Dear Utica Academy of Science Parents and Guardians,

After assessing our reopening plan with teachers, parents, families, and community members' input, we have made some changes to our reopening plan in order to ensure the health and safety of our students, families, staff, and community, while continuing to support the social-emotional and academic growth of our students.

Elementary School
Utica Academy of Science Elementary School’s first day of school will remain September 8th, however we will begin with one (1) week of online instruction. After the initial week online, UAS Elementary School will begin to bring back each grade level for hybrid instruction one week at a time. Following a staggered schedule to return students back to school will give the school additional time to meet with new families and prepare classrooms. It will also allow us to teach our Kindergarten students foundational skills in a smaller environment. In addition, it will give all students, whether they selected hybrid or full-time online, an opportunity to acclimate to online instruction with the full support of their teachers and administrators.

All families should have received a dojo message with your child's teacher's name, the instructional model that you selected, and if you selected hybrid, the 2 days that your child will attend in person.

Any families who selected full-time online instruction will remain online throughout the staggered return dates.

The elementary school schedule will be as follows:

• September 8: Grades K through 3 will begin online instruction on September 8th.
• September 14: Families who selected the hybrid model will send their Kindergarten students to school following their scheduled days starting on September 14th. Grades 1 to 3 will remain online.
• September 21: Families who selected the hybrid model will send their First Grade students to school following their scheduled days starting on September 21st. Grades 2 to 3 will remain online.
• September 28: Families who selected the hybrid model will send their Second and Third grade students to school following their scheduled days on September 28th. All families who selected full-time online, will remain online.

The health and safety of our school community is of the utmost importance. Staggering the return of students allows us the unique opportunity to take a measured approach to returning students back to school.

If you have any questions, please contact the elementary school main office at 315-574-3000 or your classroom teacher on ClassDojo or through email.

Middle School
Utica Academy of Science Middle School will begin to bring back each grade level for hybrid instruction in a staggered schedule.

• September 8: Families who selected the hybrid model will send their 6th grade students to school following their scheduled days starting on September 8th. Grades 6-8 students who are receiving Special Education and ENL Services will also start in-person on September 8th. All 6th grade families who selected full-time online, will remain online. Grades 7 and 8 will remain online.
• September 21: Families who selected the hybrid model will send their 8th grade students to school following their scheduled days starting on September 21st. All 6th and 8th grade families who selected full-time online, will remain online. Grade 7 will remain online.
• September 28: Families who selected the hybrid model will send their 7th grade students to school following their scheduled days starting on September 28th. All families who selected full-time online, will remain online.

Please note that in-person education is only for those parents that selected Hybrid Model earlier. More detailed information will be provided to families via letter, e-mail, or robocall. If you have any questions, please contact the middle school main office at 315-266-1072.

High School
Grades 9-12 will be fully online in the 2020-21 school year as communicated since the beginning. We will provide online classes in both synchronous (live) and asynchronous classes. In addition, HS scholars will have an opportunity to come into the building and meet with their mentor once a week on a designated day.

If you have any questions, please contact the high school main office at 315-574-3000.

Dear Parents and 9th Grade Scholars,

Utica Academy of Science High School is inviting all 9th grade students for an online orientation on Wednesday, 8/26/20 at 5:00pm.

Please join the meeting from this link: Meeting Link

Friday, August 14, 2020 — The 2020-2021 Academic Calendar is now available! Please visit the Academic Calendar page on our website to download your copy today. This is a great way to stay up to date with all the latest events, holidays and more. Please note, the first day of school is Tuesday, September 8th. Have a great summer Atoms!

Monday, August 3, 2020—Due to tomorrow's forecast, we are postponing the UAS High School Graduation to Thursday 8/6 at 8 pm. The location, Herkimer County Fairgrounds, will remain the same.
We look forward to seeing you at our first-ever Drive-in Movie Theater Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, August 6 at 8 pm. Please share this with all #UASCS Seniors and their families!

Tuesday, July 21, 2020—Educating Students of Color

You’re Invited to a Free Online Town Hall presented by the Mohawk Valley Frontiers, Jr. Frontiers, and Jr. Frontiers Alumni Impact Coalition in cooperation with The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties.

Tuesday, July 21, 10 a.m - Noon

A group of panelists will examine the challenges confronting educators when working with students of color and best practices to address them. Teachers, educators, parents and students are welcome to attend this educational event.

Online: www.bit.ly/2DqDaip
Phone: 1-646-876-9923

Zoom Meeting ID: 82338312175 Password: 610115

This event will also be on Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/foundationhoc

Friday, July 10, 2020—Due to supply chain interruptions caused by the global pandemic, all #UASCS uniform orders must be placed by July 31. All orders must be placed online and shipped directly. Order Now ➡️ www.uascs.org/uniform

Monday, July 7, 2020—☀️ #UASCS Elementary Summer School ☀️ Summer school will start July 6th and end on July 17th. The daily schedule will be from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Families will be notified directly via classroom Dojo if their student is required to attend summer school. 

Thursday, June 25, 2020—This THURSDAY #UASCS 8th Graders are invited to a drive-thru promotion ceremony from 2:30-4 p.m. 🤍💙❤️ Scholars & parents are asked to remain in vehicles at all times, follow the signs & use the utility road behind the MS. Please practice social distancing if you are walking!

Monday, June 15, 2020—The Mohawk Valley Frontiers, Jr. Frontiers, and Jr. Frontiers Alumni Impact Coalition would like to invite the SANY student body to be part of a virtual Town Hall meeting that will be educational and possibly a lifesaving event to address relationships between Law Enforcement personnel and students of color. This is a collective effort in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. The projected date and time are Monday, June 15, 2020, 10:00 – 11:30 am.

With the senseless murder of George Floyd and other recent injustices against Ahmaud Arbery, Christian Cooper, and Breonna Taylor to name a few, this event is considered timely and critical for the safety of our youth given the end of the school year, start of the summer months, and increased frustrations and anger. This virtual event will be facilitated by members of the Frontier Organization and the guest panelists will include Officers of color who are in command and have authority over Law Enforcement personnel.

The purpose of the Town Hall is threefold:
1) To allow children of color to see Black people (people of color) who are in Law Enforcement, let them know that Law Enforcement and its mission can become community friendly with communities of color, and the two can find a way to work for the benefit of the students.
2) To address the fears and frustration of students about being a target for unnecessary police action against them.
3) To have the Officers give tips and advice on how students can conduct themselves when they are stopped or pulled over by Law Enforcement and ultimately get home safe.

Meeting Information

Monday, June 15, 10 a.m.
Online: www.bit.ly/2XMZ47p
Phone: 1-646-876-9923
Zoom Meeting ID: 81360811004

Is your child interested in coding? If yes, then these summer courses are for him/her.

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Duration: 5 Weeks

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If you're interested in learning Python, please reach out to Mr. Seker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.