Dear Parents and Community:

University High School remains committed to preparing our students for their future not our past.  We support the state’s commitment to raising the academic achievement and performance of all students.  The state essential learnings and performance standards have been incorporated in our course offerings.   These measures promote increased accountability of students, staff, and program.  We used data from our 10^th grade test results to modify our course offerings and improve student learning and prepare our students to meet the changing demands of the 21^st Century.

  The U-High staff and community representatives have worked the last three years to design and furnish a new high school. The new U-High will open in September 2002.  The new building will support our program goals and the learning needs of our students.  State-of-the-art technology will enable our students to experience technology as part of the learning process and reflect how technology is currently being used in the world of work.  District committees have reviewed all school programs from academic to transportation to insure we make a smooth transition from our current 10-12 configuration to a 9-12 high school.

  We point with pride to our students, school, and  educational programs at University High School.  The staff, School Management Team, and School Improvement Team for Education pledge to continue working to help our students learn the skills necessary to successfully adapt to our rapidly changing world.

  We encourage parents and community members to visit University High School.  If you want more information about U-High, please visit our web site at www.cvsd.org/university/.  This student-created web page is just one example of how students are applying their learning to solve problems and create work products.

  Sincerely,

  Erik Ohlund