United Junior/Senior High School (Pennsylvania)
| United Junior/Senior High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
10780 Route 56 Highway East Armagh, Pennsylvania, 15920 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | United School District |
| Superintendent | Dr. David Blozowich |
| Principal | Mr. Lewis G. Kindja |
| Asst. Principal | Mr. Robert Jones |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 650 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.32:1 |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and White |
| Athletics conference |
PIAA District 6 Heritage Conference |
| Mascot | Lions |
| Newspaper | Blue and White Star |
| Communities served | Armagh |
| Feeder schools | United Elementary School |
| Website | United Junior/Senior High School |
United Junior/Senior High School is a secondary school located in East Wheatfield Township, Pennsylvania, United States.
The school serves the borough of Armagh and the townships of Brush Valley, Buffington, East Wheatfield, and West Wheatfield.
Academics
Credit earning at United begins in Grade 9, with students required to have 25.5 Credits[1] before they graduate.
Graduation Requirements
| Subject or Area | #/Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4.0 | |
| Mathematics | 4.0 | |
| Social Studies | 4.0 | |
| Science | 4.0 | |
| Healthy Living | 0.5 | |
| Career Ed | .25 | Nine-week course in grade 10 |
| Intermediate Computer Applications | .50 | |
| Advanced Computer Applications | .50 | |
| Technology Studies | .25 | |
| Wood/Metal | 0.25 | |
| Family/Consumer Science | .25 | |
| Music OR Art | .25 | Grade 9 Course |
| Graduation Project | 1.0 | state required |
| Electives | 5.75 | |
| TOTAL | 25.5 |
Courses and areas of study
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Physical/Health Education
- Technology Education
- Business Education
- Agriculture Education
- World Language - Including French and Spanish
- Family/Consumer Sciences
- Art
- Music
Vocational Education
Students in grades 10-12 have the opportunity to attend the Indiana County Technology Center in White Township for part of their school day if they wish to obtain training in a specific area that the ICTC offers.
Clubs
There are several Clubs available to the student at United:[2]
- Archery
- Art
- Bible
- Environmental
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
- Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- Junior High Environmental
- Library
- Middle School Student Council
- National Honor Society
- Robotics
- Running
- S.A.D.D.
- Science
- Senor High Student Council
- Ski
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- United Quiz Bowl
Athletics
Boys Athletics
- Baseball - Class AA
- Basketball - Class AA
- Cross Country - Class AA
- Football - Class A
- Golf - Class AAAA
- Soccer - Class A
- Track and Field - Class AA
- Wrestling - Class AA
Girls Athletics
- Basketball - Class AA
- Cross Country - Class AA
- Golf - Class AAAA
- Soccer - Class AA
- Softball - Class AA
- Track and Field - Class AA
- Volleyball - Class A
References
- ↑ "Curriculum Planning Guide 2010-". United School District. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
- ↑ "Clubs and Groups". United School District. Retrieved 21 January 2012.