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Urbana High School

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Counselors

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UHS Counseling Department

The Counseling Department at Urbana High School provides services regarding the academic, social-emotional, and career development of all students. Counselors can answer questions related to course selection and scheduling as well as scholarships, college, and post-graduation plans. 

Students are assigned a counselor based on their first letter of their last name:

A-F: Brittany Ward

G-Mo: Tamelyn Motley

Mu-Z: Meagan Stenzel

Dual Language and Multilingual Students: Andrea Usoz Aldea

College and Career Coordinator: Leigh Ann Stuckemeyer

Transcripts: If you need a copy of your transcript, please e-mail our Counseling Office Secretary, Joseph Ballenger. He can also assist students in sending their transcripts to colleges and universities

Graduation Requirements

Forty-five (45) total credits are necessary to earn a diploma. All courses passed at the end of each semester, including P.E., earn one credit. Department Aide and Student Directed Learning earn 1⁄2 credit.

Required Courses:

English: 8 semesters

Social Studies: 4 semesters

Civics: 1 semester

Math: 6 semesters

Life Science: 2 semesters

Physical Science: 2 semesters

Physical Education: 7 semesters 

Health: 1 semester

Consumer Education: 1 semester

Art/Music/Foreign Language/Career & Tech Education: 2 semesters

Resources

Scholarships: The Scholarship Bulletin is a comprehensive document of scholarships available to UHS students. Specific criteria, applications, and deadlines can be found underneath each scholarship. Seniors should check this document often, as it is updated regularly.

Social Emotional Resources: Counselors are available to meet with students regarding their social-emotional well-being. We may also refer them to one of our Clinical Professionals. We help mediate conflict between students, students and their teachers, and issues that may arise within the community.

Standardized Testing: Standardized testing is required at the following grade levels:

  • Freshman: pre ACT 9 
  • Sophomores: pre ACT 10
  • Juniors: PSAT/NMSQT (optional), ACT (graduation requirement)

More information regarding these assessments can be found at Illinois ACT

FAFSA: The FAFSA is used to apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans. Your college will use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. FAFSA completion is a graduation requirement, so it is in seniors’ best interest to complete this process as soon as possible. If you are not planning on attending college in the fall, you must complete the FAFSA non-participation form and return it to your counselor.