Union CatholicNew Parent Orientation

September 10, 2013

WiFi available this eveningSSID: UC_Events

Password: welcome2017

WelcomeSister Percylee Hart, RSM

Principal

Barbara Dellanno

Academic Dean

Faith Formation Dean

Mission

bdellanno@unioncatholic.org

Betsy ThorntonAdmissions Director

“Transitioning”

Word-of-Mouth Advertising

bthornton@unioncatholic.org

Allison Lestarchick

OGet Connected

OLoyalty Forms

OPub Night

Director of Parent Relations

alestarchick@unioncatholic.org

Noreen Andrews

OHealth OfficeOParent/

Teacher communications

OCalendarOAcademics

Assistant Principal

nandrews@unioncatholic.org

Health Office• Two nurses, each 2½ days per week:

O Mrs. Naik and Mrs. CohenO

• Please make sure all health records are up-to-date

• Communication is essential!

O 908-889-1600 ext. 311O ucnurse@unioncatholic.org

How to accessAssignments, Texts, etc.

O UC.Edgate.com—begin hereO SchoolNotes

O GO to the SOURCE—Your studentO When confused or lost, when your

don’t know how—go to the child! O They KNOW how—ask him/her to

teach you.O Collaborative learning at its best

Teacher SitesAccess Teacher Sites on the UC website, under the Academics tab

Report MailingsO Progress Reports

MailedO October 3O December 5O February 21O May 1

O Report Cards Mailed

O November 7O January 24O March 27O June 24

Academics• Placement based on standardized

test scores, grades from previous school and placement testing

• Academic offerings, course descriptions and graduation requirements – Academics tab on website

• Best communication resource =O Guidance Counselor

Jennifer Dixon

OCounselorsOProceduresOFoundations

ProgramOInternationa

l Program

Guidance Director

jdixon@unioncatholic.org

SecuritySister Percylee

ProceduresO Consistently work to maintain

securityO Emergency response plan is in place O State mandate for one fire drill and

one security drill each monthO All outside doors are locked at 8:00

AMO After 8:00 AM front door is the only

accessO We need YOUR help maintaining

security

School Security Floor Plan

Susan Dyckman

Development Director

sdyckman@unioncatholic.org

Dr. Jim Reagan

ODiscipline

ODress Code

OStudent Activities

OPick-up & Drop-off

Assistant Principal

jreagan@unioncatholic.org

DisciplineO Student behavior expectations are

based on the Union Catholic Core Values

O Bullying Policy

O DisciplinariansO Dr. Reagan Grade 12O Ms. Kathy Matthews Grades 9-10-11

Boys’ Dress Code• Flynn & O’Hara pants

• Dress shirt and tie or UC “summer” shirt

• Solid black or solid brown shoes

• Belt and socks required

• Acceptable hairstyle and hair color

• No piercings or visible body art

Girls’ Dress Code• Flynn & O’Hara skirt

• Flynn & O’Hara blouse or UC “summer” shirt

• Solid black or solid brown shoes

• White, gray, maroon or navy blue socks or tights

• Acceptable hairstyle and hair color

• No piercings other than earrings, and no visible body art

Bus Staging Areas

Karen Piasecki,

OLaptopsONavin System

OHoneywell Instant Alert

OUC App

Associate Principal

kpiasecki@unioncatholic.org

Navin Lunch SystemAccess the Navin Cafeteria System on the UC website, under the Parents tab

New user

sign-up

Honeywell Instant Alert

Access the Instant Alert System on the UC website, under the Parents tab

New user

sign-up

Download the Union Catholic

App

Link is available on our homepage

Questions???O We are all available in this room this

evening

O Contact us with ANY questionsO 908-889-1600

O mainoffice@unioncatholic.orgO www.unioncatholic.org