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Q: Why
should I choose UCAS?
A: The greatest benefit
of attending UCAS is the opportunity to
graduate high school with many credits and possibly an associate's
degree from UVU.
Also,
we have a small student count (around 360) which allows the teachers to
get to know the students, and the students to get to know each other.
Q:
What are the fees for UCAS?
A: There is a mandatory
$35 admission fee to UVU for college credit
earned by the students. There are textbook fees and lab fees
depending on the student's classes, usually between $150 and $200.
UCAS uses the textbook fee to help pay for the high school and college
textbooks that we purchase for the students.
Q:
What transportation is available?
A: Students who enroll
at UCAS will be given a UTA bus pass for the
school year. There are several routes to UCAS, please check with rideuta.com for a
route near your home.
Q: How can I eat lunch?
A: A hot school lunch is provided every day from Timpview High. You may
also bring a
lunch from home. We have a fridge and microwave that you can use
in the Activity Center. We also have some vending machines
available. UVU has a food court available just across the street on
campus. We do offer Utah State's free
and reduced lunch program for all who qualify.
Q. Do you require
uniforms?
A. No, but we do have a
dress policy including no tank tops, short shorts, or hats.
Please see our dress policy found here.
Q:
Do I need a parking permit?
A: Students may
purchase a parking permit at Parking Services on UVU
campus. There are also passes available at the LDS seminary for those who
enrolled in their program.
Parking
Services (801) 863-8188.
Q: Do you
have LDS Seminary available?
A: Yes. The LDS Church Education System has provided two teachers for
UCAS
students. Classrooms for seminary are located in the LDS church approx.
half a block east of UCAS. Classes are available nearly every hour.
Q: What time does
your school day run? Why?
A: We will start at
9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. each day. We chose
this time in order to accommodate students who have to travel. This
schedule also allows students who would like to be in an early morning
class such as Journalism or seminary.
Q: Can I take a foreign language besides
Spanish? What about other
classes that are not in a major field of study?
A: The only foreign
language class that UCAS will offer is Spanish. If
a student wishes to take another foreign language class or a class that
is outside their field of study, the student may have to pay regular
UVU fees for that class. We ask that students talk to their counselor
about these classes.
Q: Where will I take
driver's education?
A: You will need
to take driver's education on-line or at your neighborhood high school.
Most high
schools offer driver's education before and after
school. You may also take the class part of driver's ed through
the electronic high school and the road section at your neighborhood
high school.
Q: Do you offer P.E.
at UCAS?
A: We do have one P.E.
teacher here at UCAS. Some of our students take their P.E.
classes at UVU.
Q: Will you accept
students on a first come first serve basis?
A: No, if we have
more students apply than we agree to accept, we are required by
law
to hold a lottery. UCAS generally accepts between 120 and 140
Sophomores and 10 to 15 Juniors each Fall. Please see our
admissions policy found here.
Q: Will I be able to
attend my neighborhood high school and UCAS at the
same time?
A: No. UCAS requires
students to be full-time students at UCAS. If you have questions about
special sports, music, or dance classes, please see your counselor.
Q: What school
activities will you have?
A: We have a student
government that plans school activities
similar to those in your neighborhood high school. We hold
dances, lunch activities, barbeques, and many other activities for the
students. Clubs are created by the students, and anyone may
participate.
Q: What other
elective courses do you have at UCAS?
A: We have
office/counseling aides, yearbook, school newspaper, and
student government as well as Spanish I and II, public speaking, web
design, introductory art, art history, robotics, and humanities.
Q: Do all UCAS
students receive the UVU Associate Degree at UCAS?
A: No. While one of the
goals of UCAS is to have all Seniors earn an Associate Degree, the
realization of that goal depends on the individual student's academic
preparation, schedules, attendance, and choices. |
