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2 Some facts about UC. Union Catholic High School maintains high academic standards in a valuecentered educational environment, 100% strong in our commitment to moral teachings, ethical norms and the establishment of a community of faith in a coeducational setting. With academic advantages found nowhere else, UC students go on to college and successful careers. Union Catholic is a regional, Catholic High School serving a diverse population of students drawing from over 125 public, private and parchial schools. We are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. n For the past 15 years, our graduates have enjoyed a 100% college acceptance rate. n On average, 98 percent of our graduating seniors attend college in the fall semester following graduation. n UC students in the class of 2015 were awarded over $19 million in college scholarships and grants. n Acceptances from top institutions have included Boston College, Bowdoin College, Brown University, College of William and Mary, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Georgetown University, New York University, Princeton University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Syracuse University, Tufts University, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University and dozens more.

3 Requirements for Graduation A minimum of 124 Credits is required for graduation. Credits are earned for required and elective courses. Required Courses Include: n English 4 years n Math 3 years n World History 1 year n U.S. History 2 years n Lab Science 2 years n World Language 2 years (of same language) n Religion (passing grade each year) n Physical Education (4 semesters) Advanced Courses: Advanced placement courses are offered in: Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition U.S. History Government and Politics European History Calculus Statistics Spanish Students also take AP courses on virtual high school: French Psychology Art History Microeconomics Macroeconomics World History Music Theory Computer Science Human Geography Accelerated and Honors courses are offered in: English History Languages Mathematics Science Virtual High School courses are available in all learning areas.

4 Our graduates succeed academically. We acknowledge with pride our Class of 2015 Scholarship recipients for their most prestigious achievements along with our National Merit Commended Student, our three New Jersey Rising Scholars, our Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Program, our National Achievement Scholarship Recipient, our seventeen AP Scholars, our two AP Scholars with Honors and our two AP Scholars with Distinction. Below are the SAT Test performance scores for the 2015 graduating class: Grading System A B B C C D 64 & Below F Critical Reading Math Writing Top 10% Quintile Quintile Quintile Quintile Quintile Inspiration takes many forms at Union Catholic High School, where uncompromising academic standards, faith, diversity, and technology fuse to create a distinct college preparatory program. - U.S. News & World Report

5 College Acceptances for UC graduates. Albright College American University Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Bringham Young University Brown University Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University Caldwell University Carnegie Mellon University Catholic University of America Centenary College Chestnut Hill College College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Columbia University Dartmouth College Delaware State University DeSales University DeVry Institute of Technology Drew University Drexel University Duquesne University East Stroudsburg University Elon University Emory University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fashion Institute of Technology Felician College Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College George Washington University Georgetown University Goucher College Hampton University Hofstra University Howard University Iona College Ithaca College James Madison University Johnson and Wales University Kean University King s College Kutztown University Lafayette College LaSalle University Lehigh University Loyola University in Maryland Manhattanville College Marist College Mass. College of Pharmacy Miami University Monmouth University Montclair State University Moravian College Morehouse College Mount St. Mary s University Muhlenburg College Neuman University New Jersey Institute of Technology New York Institute of Technology New York University Northeastern University Occidental College Pace University Pennsylvania State University Princeton University Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Ramapo College of NJ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rider University Robert Morris University Rowan University Rutgers University Saint Francis University Saint Joseph s University Saint Peter s University Savannah College of Art & Design Penn State University Schreyer Honors College Seton Hall University Simmons College Smith College Stevens Institute of Technology St. John s University St. Leo University Swarthmore College Syracuse University Temple University The College of New Jersey Tufts University Tulane University United States Naval Academy University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Hartford University of Maryland University of Mary Washington University of Massachusetts University of Michigan University of North Carolina University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business University of Toronto University of Virginia Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute Wagner College Wake Forest University Wesleyan University

6 Union Catholic is a unique high school. Our faith-based, technology-infused learning environment has received national attention and makes us one of the premier Catholic high schools in New Jersey. UC s progressive Tablet Learning Program means that every student stays connected and productive anytime, anywhere. Six learning levels assure optimum learning that focuses on individual strengths. Our innovative Virtual High School program allows students to take accredited online courses in non-traditional subjects like Screenwriting, Web Design, Oceanography, Music Composition, AP Macroeconomics, and over 300 more. This powerful integration of technology and curriculum has been successful in providing UC students with a comprehensive, college preparatory education that s exciting and relevant and consistently results in academic success. Faith. Values. Excellence. Success Martine Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ Phone: Fax: