An academic community designed to provide opportunity for excellence

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Upper School

• An academic community designed to provide
  opportunity for excellence

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Take a ride on the U School bus to destination
Success Starts Here!
University School of NSU
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Students say that they come to University School
for these reasons

• Opportunities to become involved in a variety of
  extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
• Personal attention from faculty and staff.
• Student population is focused on college
  preparatory work with few distractions.
• Faculty is focused on providing challenging and
  successful learning experiences.
• Students feel University School is a safe,
  caring, and accepting environment in which to
  learn.

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University School faculty and staff say they are
here because

• We can teach because
• our students are selected because of their
  motivation to excel at their passion
• Academics
• Athletics
• Arts
• Our students are selected because they reflect
• high standards of behavior
• respect for others
• strong focus on academics and preparation for
  college admission

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We are 100 College Preparatory!
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The chemistry at USchool is right for Success!

• 649 students in grades 9-12
• International influence from over 40 countries
  with a wide range of ethnic and economic
  backgrounds
• Wide range of academic offerings designed to
  prepare students for college
• Competitive athletic program
• Award winning arts program

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Catalysts for Success are

• Students who are motivated and focused on their
  jobs in the school setting
• Faculty who are willing and ready to provide
  exceptional instruction and support

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This years question for YOU as you play a role
in the University School community

• What does the life you lead say about you?
• SPIRIT committees generating questions and
  solutions.
• Student council and grade level officers
  providing leadership for projects.
• Student Leadership Presidents in each advisory
  representing you!

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Each of you is challenged to live up to these
expectations!

• School is a full time job!
• Attend to your course work.
• Attend to your extracurricular responsibilities.
• Balance your work load and demands on your time
  and energy by being selective about your course
  work and extra-curricular activities.
• Reach out to a teacher or administrator if you
  are overwhelmed.
• Make healthy choices in your school and personal
  life!

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Stay informed!

• Access www.uschool.nova.edu for all of the latest
  happenings!
• Homework Hero
• My Backpack
• Athletic, Academic, Arts calendars and articles
• Upper School messages from Director on website
  and through email
• Your USchool email account

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Freshman Your first year to find a place and
make a difference!

• Freshman Leadership Day (September 19) What
  does the life you lead say about you?
• Freshman Community Service Day (November 20)
• Freshman Class Activities
• Student Leadership Meeting with Advisors
• Participation in athletics and/or the arts
• Membership in clubs
• Community service

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Sophomores and Juniors Walk a path that builds a
life you want to remember!

• Participate in your Sophomore and Junior Class
  activities.
• Capstone for Juniors
• 3 year research projects
• Community service, including 3-4 year community
  service focus projects
• Student Leadership Meeting with Advisors
• Participation in athletics and/or the arts
• Membership in clubs

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Seniors Live a life at USchool that makes you
proud of your contributions, success, and
independence!

• Participate in Senior Class activities
• Student Leadership Meeting with Advisors
• Participate in athletics and/or the arts
• Maintain your membership in clubs
• Take ownership of your college application
  process!
• Honor your senior privileges
• Free period use of library, dining services,
  outside seating areas.
• Movement around NSU Einsteins, Sherman Library,
  Food Court _at_ Rec. Plex (OFF LIMITS from
  1130-130)
• Non-chargeable absences for auditions, college
  visits
• Prom (April 23), Grad Bash (April 25-26),
  Graduation (May 23)
• Senior Skip Days (Oct. 15, April 23)
• College logo outerwear and college t-shirts all
  year
• Senior T-shirt on Monday and Friday
• Senior Class food orders on Fridays
• Green senior wrist band for food service priority
  line.
• Exam exemptions related to attendance

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Know the people who are here to help you!

• Dr. Marten, Associate Director of Student Life
• Mrs. Beck, Associate Director of Guidance
• Mr. Snyder 9th and 10th grade counselor
• Mrs. Marks 11th and 12th grade counselor
• Mrs. Cheney, Associate Director of Academic
  Affairs
• Dr. Chiarolanzio, Associate Director of
  Professional Development and Special Projects
• Mrs. Marcus, Director of College Counseling
• Ms. Kinsbruner
• Mr. Torres
• Dr. Tara Ellsley, Director of Student Activities
• Mrs. Blattner, Enduring Community Service
• Ms. Cook, Director of the Arts
• Coach Harriott, Athletic Director

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Welcome to University School 2008-2009 Make it a
good year!