Utica Community Schools is pleased to offer a hybrid learning experience to current secondary UCS students. This program will afford students an opportunity to earn an additional one-half credit toward graduation requirements per course.
Who would benefit from this program?
Students who are looking to complete a course for graduation requirements prior to the start of the 2024-2025 school year to open their schedules for other course work.
How do I register?
Meet with counselor to sign up for course(s).
Registration will open on Monday, April 29, 2024, and will close on Friday, June 14, 2024.
When does the summer session begin?
Classes begin Monday, June 17, 2024, and end Friday, July 26, 2024.
No class on Thursday July 4, 2024, or Friday July 5, 2024.
Where is the location for Credit Forward-UCS?
Henry Ford II High School 11911 Clinton River Road Sterling Heights 48313
Will transportation be provided?
Yes, a bus will be available at Eisenhower High School, Stevenson High School, and Utica High School. Students will need to be at their high school by 7:45 a.m. for transportation to Henry Ford II High School. Transportation will return students to their home high school between 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. for pick-up.
Transportation to be indicated upon enrollment.
What time can student’s drop-in to take tests, final exams or come in for support?
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Free breakfast is provided
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Credit Forward
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free lunch is provided
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Transportation to high school hub for pick-up
Can my child graduate from high school early because of the credits earned through the online learning experience?
No, these courses can be used to fill graduation requirements but not to graduate early. Will the final grade earned in this course final grade appear on my child’s transcript? Yes, a score of 60% or higher will be required in order for the student to receive credit for the course. The grade earned will be posted on the course history, be factored in calculating GPA and become part of the student’s official transcript and will be used to fulfill graduation requirements if your child successfully completes the course.
Can my child choose to receive a credit (CR) for the course(s)?
No, UCS Policy 6210 states, students will be required to take the end of the course exam provided by the electronic course agency in the presence of the UCS mentor or designee. A score of 60% or higher will be required in order for the student to receive credit for the course. The grade earned will be posted on the course history, be factored in calculating GPA and become part of the student’s official transcript.
Is there an orientation for the program?
Yes, students are required to attend in person orientation session the first week of summer classes (June 17, 2024 – June 21, 2024)
What is the cost for a course?
There is no cost for a course this program is supported by grant funds for the summer of 2024.
Will my child need their school computer?
Yes, your student will need to bring their school issued device and charging chord to each session. More information regarding devices will be provided in a follow up email in late May 2024.
Below is a list of the courses available.
Health
Lifetime Fitness (Physical Education)
Economics
Government
Algebra I B
Spanish I A
Spanish I B
French I A
French I B
No Class Jul 4 & Jul 5
