Frequently Asked Questions | Utah County Academy of Sciences

FAQ

Answers to some frequently-asked questions about our school!

What is an early college high school?

Early College High Schools have similar characteristics to other public high schools. However, they have shown improved learning and academic success in students. These characteristics include:

Location on or near college campus (UCAS students have access to UVU and MTECH)
A mature learning environment
A rigorous curriculum
College credit within an accredited college degree-granting program

For more information on early college high schools, please visit: Jobs for the Future or read This Article

How does UCAS prepare students for college? What is your relationship with UVU?

UCAS supports students as they prepare for college and life beyond high school.

UCAS has individual College & Career Readiness meetings with every student every year, where students:

set their schedule for both high school and their next steps to college, and
work closely with UVU counselors to make sure they are getting the right classes for their college degree.

UCAS has a leadership class in every grade. During senior year, students fill out job applications, prepare resumes, and related next steps, almost like a "transitioning to adulthood" course.

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Our UVU partnership is strong and UVU is extremely supportive of UCAS.

During their senior year, UCAS students are full-time students at UVU on UVU campus. They are actually attending classes on campus with college students. Most seniors only have one class on UCAS campus their senior year.

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Do you offer transportation?

All UCAS students get a FREE UTA bus pass!

We also have Online Carpool to help families arrange their own carpools!

Online Carpool

UTA Bus Pass

What extra activities do you offer?

Schoolwide activity every month planned by the student council – dances, after-school BBQs, roller skating, etc.
Lunch activities every week like musical chairs, Minute-to-Win-It, Dance Dance Revolution
Clubs that are customized to student interests
Intramural competitions like flag football, March Madness Basketball Bracket, and volleyball vs the teachers

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Events

15 Apr

Dr. Ed Truck smart Provo 430-6pm

Graduation Speech Tryouts 3pm
April 15-16

Board Meeting
16 Apr

RMU Health and Medical Exploration Program
23 Apr

No UVU Classes - UCAS Classes Held
24 Apr

UVU Finals
April 24-30
01 May

UVU Graduation - 5pm @ UCCU Center
02 May

No School
05 May

Phi Theta Kappa Student/Parent Mtg Provo
09 May

Last Chance Dance
16 May

Last Day to Serve Detention

UCAS Finals
19 May

UCAS Finals
May 19-20
20 May

Board Meeting
21 May

Last Day UCAS Classes, Early Out

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