University High Prospective Students
We are so excited to announce the School Choice Lottery Application 2024-25 link is now open! School choice will be open from November 13, 2023, until January 31, 2024.
To begin the application and consideration process for University High, parents must complete the school choice application. This application is open for rising juniors/11th grade only. Parents can complete the school choice application through their PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you need assistance in accessing your PowerSchool account, please contact your student's school's secretary.
To complete the application for current HCS students, follow the steps below:
- Log into your parent portal account at https://powerschool.hcde.org/public/.
- Click on your child's name to apply for the choice lottery for them.
- Click on the link for the Choice Lottery Application 2024-25 link in the Navigation list.
Completing the school choice lottery application for a student does not guarantee acceptance to the University High program. This will allow us at University High to contact your family with further application information and details. If you need more assistance with the process, Hamilton County Schools website offers written and video tutorials of how to complete the school choice application from start to finish. Click here for various links like "How to Apply" and "Choice Procedures" and "Frequently Asked Questions."
If you have questions or would like further information about the University High program, you can visit our website or contact us at (423) 425-5611.
Secretary: Wanetta Blackman, [email protected]
School Counselor: Eryn Queen, [email protected]
Principal: Arielle Hayes, [email protected]
Eligibility
To be eligible for enrollment in University High, current sophomores must be zoned for the Hamilton County school district to apply.
All students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and two (2) letters of recommendation. At least one (1) letter must come from a Hamilton County school district employee (educator, principal, school counselor). The second letter can also come from a Hamilton County school district employee or a community leader who can speak to the habits, skills, and traits that highlight the student’s ability to be successful in this program.
Cost
University High is designed to serve students and their families at no cost. Through shared collaborations between UTC and Hamilton County Schools, the cost of the program is supported financially through grants and shared resources.
Classes
Each semester, students will be enrolled in college-level courses taught by UTC faculty directly supported by counterpart high school courses taught by Hamilton County School teachers that will prepare them for future UTC classes and high school graduation requirements.
Each day will begin with an ACES Lab, the advisory structure which serves as the backbone for University High. ACES Labs will provide a “homeroom” environment for small group learning, college prep, experiential learning, and individualized attention and support with an advisor. Each week will conclude with a FOCUS Friday, a day solely dedicated experiential learning with the campus and community.
University High students will also have access to tutoring, learning labs and all other student support services offered on UTC’s campus.