Schools
Get in the game at the UCS academic blitz this evening
Event helps parents create a game plan for success in UCS secondary programs
Area families can create a successful game plan for their children’s educational future at the ninth annual Utica Community Schools Academic Blitz tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Henry Ford II High School, 11911 Clinton River Road in Sterling Heights.
While the Blitz is specifically targeted to students in grades 5 through 10, the event is open to all area families interested in specific options available in UCS and after graduation. The evening allows parents and students to develop a plan that takes advantage of the unique programs and services in the district.
Babysitting services are being provided at the event.
The evening will begin with guest speaker Hoor Bhanpuri, the K-12 Senior Director of the Midwest Regional Office of the College Board. The district will also be honoring Advanced Placement teachers from each UCS high school and specialty programs that represent ongoing efforts to increase participation and success in the college-level program.
Following the presentation, families will be able to choose from 14 breakout sessions:
Oakland University
Career and Technical Education
Utica Academy for International Studies
Advanced Placement Opportunities
Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology
Utica Center for Science and Industry
Developing Into a Leader- special high school student panel designed for junior high school students
Naviance Help Session
PSAT/SAT question and answer
Get Set for High School
World Languages
Office 365
Early College of Macomb
Engineering & Advanced Technology - MI Apprentice Program Plus (MAP+)
Informational booths will also be available with representatives from a variety of secondary programs, post-secondary programs and agencies that support area educational opportunities. Booths will open at 6 p.m.
The booths are:
Macomb Community College
Oakland University
UCSI
UCMST
Detroit Institute of Arts
UAIS
UCS junior high school counselors
Career and Technical Education
UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence
UCS high schools: Eisenhower, Ford II, Stevenson and Utica
Velocity - Women in Defense
Dollars for Scholars
UCS Community Education
MET/MESP college savings plans
UCS district information
