QUESTIONS FROM THE
8TH GRADERS
Answers from the high school
DO THEY GIVE OUT
HOMEWORK ON THE FIRST
DAY?
Maybe, but probably not. The very first
day of school is for freshmen only. It gives
you a chance to find your way around and
you get some orientation programs. The
next day, everyone is there. (And you will
probably get homework.)
IF PEOPLE PICK THE SAME
ELECTIVE CLASS, WILL THEY
BE IN THE SAME PERIOD OF
THE CLASS?
Yes, if it is a class with just one section.
Most electives have multiple sections, so
the chance is not as great.
IF YOU’RE LATE TO CLASS
THE FIRST WEEK, DO YOU
STILL GET IN TROUBLE?
Teachers and administrators are
understanding and give you a few
days to find your way around.
SHOULD I BE SCARED OF
OLDER KIDS?
No, but you should be respectful of them.
If there is a problem with older (or any)
students picking on you, notify an adult.
DO WE HAVE TO SHOWER
FOR PE?
No. (But we wish you would…….)
WHO DO WE GO TO FOR
FEMININE NEEDS DURING
THE DAY?
The ladies in the Deans’ Office – Room 2117.
DOES EVERYONE HAVE THE
SAME LUNCH PERIOD?
No. There are 4 lunch periods for
freshmen and sophomores. 4A, 4B,
5A, and 5B.
All juniors and seniors have 6th hour
lunch.
IS THERE A DAY WHERE
FRESHMEN HAVE TO WEAR
A CERTAIN COLOR AND
THE OLDER KIDS GET TO
PRANK US?
No.
But we do have “class color” day during
homecoming week.
DO WE GET TO LEAVE
SCHOOL FOR LUNCH?
Not as a freshman. Or as a
sophomore.
Only juniors and seniors have offcampus lunch privilege.
WHAT ARE THE AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES?
Whew! Lots of them. If you are interested,
listen to the announcements, watch for
signs in the hallways, and ask people
about what you are interested in.
WE DON’T HAVE SOCIAL
STUDIES AS FRESHMEN. IS
IT REQUIRED FOR
SOPHOMORE YEAR?
Yes. Sophomores are required to take
a one-year World Studies Social
Studies course.
DOES THE MARCHING
BAND TRAVEL? HOW OFTEN
AND HOW FAR?
In the past, marching band has traveled
to contests in the central Illinois area.
WILL WE HAVE CLASSES
WITH STUDENTS FROM
OTHER GRADES?
Yes. Some classes will be almost all
freshmen (Comp 9, Algebra I, Biology,
PE 9 and Health). Others will have
students from other grades
(American Gov’t, Art, Foods, World
History, etc).
WHEN DO WE GET OUR
ACTUAL SCHEDULE FOR HIGH
SCHOOL? THE ONE THAT HAS
OUR TEACHERS AND THE
CLASSROOMS.
In August. You get your schedule (listing
classes, locations, teachers, and locker)
at central registration at UMS. That is
also when you have your ID photo
taken.
CAN WE CARRY OUR
BOOKBAGS AROUND? CAN
WE BRING WATER BOTTLES
TO OUR CLASSES?
Bookbags = Yes, you may carry them
with you to classes.
Water bottles in classes = No
ARE OUR CLASSES ON
DIFFERENT FLOORS AND
ALL OVER THE BUILDING?
Yes.
The high school has 3 floors. When you
get your schedule in early August, take
an hour to go to the high school and
locate your locker and classrooms.
IS HIGH SCHOOL SPLIT
INTO TEAMS LIKE THE
MIDDLE SCHOOL IS?
No. The high school does have teams,
but the students on each team do not
travel from class to class together.
They will have some teachers in
common, though.
DOES LUNCH IN THE HIGH
SCHOOL CHANGE FROM
LUNCH IN THE MIDDLE
SCHOOL?
Nope! Same food. Most of the UHS food is
actually prepared by the fine folks in
the the UMS kitchen.
HOW MUCH TIME BETWEEN
CLASSES?
5 minutes. That is enough time to get
from one class to another, but it may
not allow time for you to chat with
friends, use the restroom, or go to
your locker. You’ll have to learn how
to use the time between classes.
DOES THE HIGH SCHOOL
HAVE EARLY OUT ON
WEDNESDAY?
Yes. On Wednesday, 8th hour dismissal is
at 2:26.
WHAT ARE THE CELL PHONE
POLICIES?
CAN WE HAVE iPODS?
All electronics must be off and out of
sight during the school day. You can
have them in the building and you
can use them before or after school,
but not during your school day.
CAN YOU CHANGE YOUR
CLASSES AFTER SCHOOL
STARTS?
Yes. You have 5 days for schedule
changes. However, it is best to have all
your classes set before school is out in
June. Many classes will be full in
August and changing will not be
possible.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL A
CLASS?
Credit is not given for failing grades.
If you fail a required class, it must be
repeated until passed. PE classes are
made up after school through
recapture. Electives do not need to be
repeated, but that credit is lost.
Failing classes will impact your
advancement to the next grade and
on-time graduation.