Unity
U.N.I.T.Y. -
Unionville Nurturing Individualism and
Togetherness Yearlong
The mission of U.N.I.T.Y. is to warmly welcome
and familiarize students with our school and community by developing
and encouraging friendships through positive opportunities and
experiences. All students are invited to be involved with the
student led organization to assist new students in their transition
to Unionville High School. New students in the district are
paired with volunteers according to their interests, sports,
music, etc. Various activities are planned throughout the year.
The U.N.I.T.Y. program was established at Unionville High School
in the summer of 1997 for the express purpose of welcoming and
making new students to the area comfortable with the High School.
Transition to a new school and area can be difficult The U.N.I.T.Y.
program promotes a smooth transition as its primary goal. Here
are some facts about the U.N.I.T.Y. program:
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U.N.I.T.Y. is all volunteer.
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Volunteers are from all segments of the high
school who want to become involved.
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Former transfer students make up fifty percent
of the U.N.I.T.Y. program.
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Most U.N.I.T.Y. activities take advantage
of the high school calendar.
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U.N.I.T.Y. has a Steering Committee which
plans and executes the program.
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U.N.I.T.Y. is a great source of information
for new students.
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An invitation to U.N.I.T.Y. activities is
an excuse to socialize.
Orientation Dinner Program |
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New Parent Coffee |
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UNITY Bake |
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Homecoming Activity Fair |
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Holiday Trip to Senior Center |
December 1, 2009 |
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Give your new student a phone call at least
once before the beginning of the school year.
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Arrange to meet with your new student at least
once before the beginning of the school year - summer activities.
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Show your new student around the school, one
on one.
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arrange a day and time to meet at school
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sign in at the main office
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go to the different wings of the school,
especially those that your student needs to visit
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Get to know your new student.
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find out what he/she did in their previous
school, such as clubs, sports, hobbies
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introduce the student to your friends
as well as other people with his/her interests
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Help him/her in doing things in the community
- i.e. finding malls, local hangouts
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During the school year, keep ongoing contact
with your new student.
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find out how they like school so far
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find out what activities they have joined
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take the student to a club or sports meeting
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invite them to a school sporting event
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Please go with you new student to U.N.I.T.Y.
activities throughout the year.
REMEMBER, YOU are one of the first impressions
that your new student will have about Unionville High School.
Make it a positive one!
To join U.N.I.T.Y. or
for more information, e-mail Anne
Williams in the Unionville High School Counseling
Center. Call 610-347-1600 or write to 750 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
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