class of 2012 - Unionville High School
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SAMPLING OF COLLEGES ACCEPTED - CLASS OF <strong>2012</strong><br />
Albright College<br />
American University<br />
Arcadia University<br />
Arizona State University<br />
Bard College<br />
Bloomsburg University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
Boston College<br />
Boston University<br />
Bucknell University<br />
California Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />
Carnegie Mellon University<br />
Case Western University<br />
Clemson University<br />
Coastal Carolina University<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Charleston<br />
College <strong>of</strong> William and Mary<br />
Cornell University<br />
Davidson College<br />
Dickinson College<br />
Drexel University<br />
Duke University<br />
Duquesne University<br />
East Carolina University<br />
East Stroudsburg University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
Elizabethtown College<br />
Elon University<br />
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical<br />
University<br />
Florida State University<br />
Fordham University<br />
Franklin and Marshall College<br />
George Mason University<br />
George Washington University<br />
Georgia Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />
Gettysburg College<br />
Goucher College<br />
Haverford College<br />
H<strong>of</strong>stra University<br />
Immaculata University<br />
Indiana University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
Ithaca College<br />
James Madison University<br />
Johns Hopkins University<br />
Johnson & Wales University<br />
Kutztown University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
Lehigh University<br />
Lock Haven University<br />
Massachusetts Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />
McDaniel College<br />
McGill University<br />
Millersville University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
Neumann University<br />
New York University<br />
North Carolina State University<br />
Northeastern University<br />
Northwestern University<br />
Nottingham Trent University<br />
Ohio State University<br />
Oberlin College<br />
Pennsylvania State University<br />
Pratt Institute<br />
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute<br />
Rochester Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />
Saint Joseph’s University<br />
Shippensburg University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
Stanford University<br />
Susquehanna University<br />
Swarthmore College<br />
Syracuse University<br />
Temple University<br />
Towson University<br />
Tufts University<br />
Tulane University<br />
United States Naval Academy<br />
University <strong>of</strong> California<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Colorado<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Delaware<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Florida<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Kentucky<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Maine<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Maryland<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Miami<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Michigan<br />
University <strong>of</strong> New Hampshire<br />
University <strong>of</strong> North Carolina<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Rhode Island<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Richmond<br />
University <strong>of</strong> South Carolina<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Southern California<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Tennessee<br />
University <strong>of</strong> the Arts<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Toronto<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Utah<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Vermont<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Virginia<br />
Ursinus College<br />
Vassar College<br />
Villanova University<br />
Virginia Polytechnic Institute<br />
and State University<br />
Wake Forest University<br />
Washington College<br />
West Chester University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
West Virginia University<br />
Widener University<br />
Worcester Polytechnic Institute<br />
York College <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
SUCCEED<br />
EMPOWER<br />
“Empower each student to succeed<br />
in life and contribute to society.”<br />
<strong>2012</strong> HIGHLIGHTS<br />
UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
750 <strong>Unionville</strong> Road<br />
Kennett Square, PA 19348<br />
<strong>School</strong> Code: 394955<br />
610-347-1600<br />
uhs.ucfsd.org<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>: Attending College 95%: 4 year, 88%; 2 year, 7%<br />
Intel International Science Competition, 2 Representatives<br />
FBLA (Future Business Leaders <strong>of</strong> America) National Competition, 2 Representatives<br />
PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) All State Choir, 5 Representatives<br />
USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad Winner, ranking in the Top 12 Nationally<br />
One Student Accepted into the United States Naval Academy<br />
Girls Cross Country Team, Ranked 2nd in the State<br />
Two International Exchange Partnerships<br />
Top Ranked <strong>School</strong> District for PSSA (State Assessments), 4th in the State<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
John C. Sanville, Superintendent <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Paula Massanari, <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Principal<br />
COUNSELING STAFF<br />
610-347-1677 (fax)<br />
A-Col: Amber Blocher, M.A., ablocher@ucfsd.net<br />
Com-Gr: Beth Lynch, M.Ed., blynch@ucfsd.net<br />
Gs-K: Lori Stewart, M.S., lstewart@ucfsd.net<br />
L-N: Maribeth Lyles, M.Ed., mlyles@ucfsd.net<br />
O-Sm: Lora Elfreth, M.A., lelfreth@ucfsd.net<br />
Sn-Z: Carolyn Spiegel, M.Ed., cspiegel@ucfsd.net
SCHOOL AND<br />
COMMUNITY FACTS<br />
<strong>School</strong> Enrollment: 1336, in grades 9-12.<br />
<strong>Unionville</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> (UHS) is a co-ed public school established in 1921.<br />
UHS is accredited by the Commonwealth <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania.<br />
In addition to the rigorous academic courses provided, UHS oers students<br />
21 AP courses, 24 honors courses, independent study, work experience,<br />
vocational/technical training, and Immaculata University dual enrollment<br />
courses.<br />
Numerous school and community extracurricular activities are oered.<br />
Located in the heart <strong>of</strong> the historic Brandywine Valley in southeastern<br />
Pennsylvania, students benet from the close proximity <strong>of</strong> Philadelphia, PA<br />
and Wilmington, DE.<br />
FACULTY CLASS RANK<br />
Total faculty = 104:<br />
Doctorates = 3<br />
Masters Degrees = 82<br />
Bachelors Degrees = 19<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Each student must earn a minimum <strong>of</strong> 22<br />
credits in grades 9-12 and complete a graduation<br />
project to graduate from UHS. Courses are<br />
oered on a year long or semester basis, with<br />
grades being reported quarterly.<br />
English 4.0 credits<br />
Social Studies 4.0 credits<br />
Mathematics 3.0 credits<br />
Science 3.0 credits<br />
Health/PE 1.5 credits<br />
Arts or Humanities 1.0 credit<br />
Essential Computers 0.5 credit<br />
Electives 5.0 credits<br />
GRADING SYSTEM<br />
A+ = 97 - 100 (4.3)<br />
A = 93 - 96 (4.0)<br />
A- = 90 - 92 (3.7)<br />
B+ = 87 - 89 (3.3)<br />
B = 83 - 86 (3.0)<br />
B- = 80 - 82 (2.7)<br />
GPA is calculated using a weighted 4.0 scale.<br />
AP and honors courses are weighted by adding<br />
quality points to the nal grade. One quality point is<br />
added for AP courses and .50 quality point is added<br />
for honors courses. Class rank is reported by decile.<br />
e distribution <strong>of</strong> cumulative GPA by decile for the<br />
320 students <strong>of</strong> the Class <strong>of</strong> 2013 is as follows:<br />
1st Decile: 4.1356 – 4.8262<br />
2nd Decile: 3.8772 – 4.1355<br />
3rd Decile: 3.7068 – 3.8771<br />
4th Decile: 3.5267 – 3.7067<br />
5th Decile: 3.3800 – 3.5266<br />
6th Decile: 3.2329 – 3.3799<br />
7th Decile: 3.0570 – 3.2328<br />
8th Decile: 2.7831 – 3.0569<br />
9th Decile: 2.4951 – 2.7830<br />
10th Decile: 0.0000 – 2.4950<br />
C+ = 77 - 79 (2.3)<br />
C = 73 - 76 (2.0)<br />
C- = 70 - 72 (1.7)<br />
D+ = 67 - 69 (1.3)<br />
D = 63 - 66 (1.0)<br />
D- = 60 - 62 (.7)<br />
F = below 60<br />
STANDARDIZED TEST RESULTS<br />
94% <strong>of</strong> the Class <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong> took the SAT I. Average scores were 577 for<br />
Critical Reading, 591 for Math, and 584 for Writing.<br />
92% <strong>of</strong> the Class <strong>of</strong> 2011 took the SAT I. Average scores were 572 for<br />
Critical Reading, 581 for Math, and 564 for Writing.<br />
90% <strong>of</strong> the Class <strong>of</strong> 2010 took the SAT I. Average scores were 573 for<br />
Critical Reading, 591 for Math, and 567 for Writing.<br />
ACT % <strong>of</strong> seniors English Math Reading Science Composite<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong> 74% 26.3 26.6 26.4 25.2 26.2<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 2011 52% 26.5 26.7 26.4 25.2 26.4<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 2010 55% 26 26.6 25.5 24.7 25.8<br />
ADVANCED PLACEMENT<br />
Our AP oerings are usually limited to 11th and<br />
12th grade students.<br />
e total number <strong>of</strong> AP courses taken is restricted<br />
due to the constraints <strong>of</strong> scheduling.<br />
e average number <strong>of</strong> AP courses students in the<br />
top 10% take in their high school career is 7.<br />
91% <strong>of</strong> AP students earned scores <strong>of</strong> 3 or higher.<br />
125 Students were designated as AP Scholars<br />
CLASS OF FINALISTS COMMENDED<br />
<strong>2012</strong> 11 20<br />
2011 3 23<br />
2010 12 13<br />
AP COURSES OFFERED HONORS COURSES OFFERED<br />
Art<br />
Art History<br />
Computers<br />
Computer Science<br />
English<br />
Language and Composition (English 11)<br />
Literature and Composition (English 12)<br />
Foreign Language<br />
French Language<br />
German Language<br />
Spanish Language<br />
Mathematics<br />
Calculus AB<br />
Calculus BC<br />
Statistics<br />
Music<br />
Music eory<br />
Science<br />
Biology<br />
Chemistry<br />
Environmental Science<br />
Physics I (Mechanics)<br />
Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism)<br />
Social Studies<br />
Comparative Government and Politics<br />
Economics (Macro & Micro)<br />
United States Government and Politics<br />
United States History<br />
World History (starting <strong>2012</strong>-2013 school year)<br />
Reading Math Writing<br />
UHS 577 591 584<br />
National 496 514 488<br />
English<br />
English 9<br />
English 10<br />
American Studies / English 11<br />
English 12<br />
Foreign Language<br />
French II, III, and IV<br />
German II, III, and IV<br />
Spanish II, III, and IV<br />
Mathematics<br />
Geometry<br />
Algebra II<br />
Honors Advanced Math<br />
Science<br />
Biology I<br />
Chemistry I<br />
Physics<br />
NATIONAL MERIT PROGRAM<br />
Social Studies<br />
American Studies / US History<br />
Cultural Studies<br />
Western Civilization
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