Utica Community Schools

UCS Pathways to Success was established 19 years ago by the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board to ensure families and students are aware of the opportunities, services and programs available to all Utica Community Schools students. By beginning a plan early, parents can set their students on a path that best fits their needs and interests. 

UCS Pathways to Success will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 6:00-8:00pm at Henry Ford II High School, 11911 Clinton River Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48313. 

2025-26 Pathways to Success Schedule:
6:00 p.m. - Booths Open
6:30-7:00 p.m. - Session I
7:10-7:40 p.m. - Session II
8:00 p.m. - Event Concludes

Information Booths featured at UCS Pathways to Success will include:

• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
• Art Department
• Athletics
• Bemis Junior High School
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• College for Creative Studies Dual Enrollment
• Davis Junior High School
• Dual Enrollment
• Eisenhower High School
• Elementary School in UCS
• English as a Second Language (EL)
• Eppler Junior High School
• Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies (GLK-UAIS)
• Henry Ford II High School
• Information Booth
• Jeannette Junior High School
• Lawrence Technological University Dual Enrollment
• Macomb Community College Dual Enrollment
• Malow Junior High School
• Music Department
• Physical Education
• Schools of Choice
• Science Department
• Shelby Junior High School
• Stevenson Center for Manufacturing, Automation and Design Engineering (Stevenson MADE)
• Stevenson High School
• Student Support and Special Services
• Technology Department
• Transportation Department
• Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST)
• Utica Center for Science and Industry (CSI)
• UCS Community Education
• UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence
• UCS THRIVE: Supporting Socieal Emotional Health in Students and Families
• Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Utica High School
• World Languages, Seal of Global Language and Michigan Seal of Bi-Literacy

2025-26 Breakout Sessions
Beneficial to families with students in:  
Δ  Elementary   Δ  Junior High   Δ High School

Δ  Get Set for Young 5s/Kindergarten/Elementary 
Student achievement is the number one goal in Utica Community Schools, and the journey toward College and Career Readiness begins in elementary school. Topics covered include daily schedule, personal learning devices for students and more.

Δ  Get Set for Junior High School
Learn how you and your student(s) can prepare for the junior high experience. Topics covered include course selection, daily schedule, lockers, lunch and more.

Δ  Get Set for High School 
Discover the variety of learning opportunities and extra-curricular activities available in high school.  

Δ   Δ  Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies (GLK-UAIS)
GLK-UAIS is Utica Community Schools’ full-day International Baccalaureate Diploma Academy. This collaborative environment and the rigorous, comprehensive and internationally-minded curriculum challenge the learner to grow personally and academically.

Δ   Δ  Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) 
UCMST is designed for students who have an interest in mathematics, science, computer science and curriculum integrated technology. Students in this four-year program have one half-day of course work at their home high school including English, social studies and electives. Students are transported to the Instructional Resource Center for their mathematics, science and technology instruction.  

Δ   Δ  Utica Center for Science and Industry (CSI) 
UCSI students in this four-year program have access to work-based learning opportunities, including job shadowing, mentoring and work-site internships. Students focus on the Design Thinking Process and choose one of the three Career and Technical Education pathways: Multimedia Production, Mechatronics (Advanced Robotics Systems) or Engineering Technology. One half-day of course work will be at the students’ home high school.  

Δ   Δ  Stevenson Manufacturing, Automation and Design Engineering (Stevenson MADE)
Stevenson MADE blends rigorous academic content with relevant, real world applications by making use of strong business relationships and post-secondary partners in the field of Advanced Manufacturing. All course work has project based learning with design thinking and problem solving at the core. This four-year program is open to Davis, Heritage, and Jeannette junior high school students scheduled to attend Stevenson High School. If additional seats are available, applications from other schools will be considered (internal transfer approval will be required for non-Stevenson feeder school students).   

Δ   Δ   Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services (HHS)
HHS utilizes therapeutic services, public safety and rehabilitation services themes to help students develop technical and critical thinking skills while exposing students to in-depth industry related challenges through a medical lens. Emphasis is placed on cross-curricular integration and emerging technologies pertinent to the medical field. 

Δ    Δ   Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Discover your future through Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways offered at our high school, where you can explore hands-on learning in fields like business, health sciences, engineering, and skilled trades. These programs help you earn valuable skills, certifications, and college credits while preparing for high-demand careers and postsecondary success.

Δ  Take a College Course in High School: Macomb Community College Dual Enrollment 
Take a course at a local college or university and earn high school and/or college credit. Application process takes place in ninth grade.  Featured school: Macomb Community College.

Δ  Δ  School-to-Work 
Connecting classroom learning with work-based learning experiences, preparing students for the move from classroom to work site, supporting supervised on-the-job training, and helping students make career decisions.  

Δ   Δ    Δ   Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
SAs a national program, the goal of AVID is to help close the achievement gap by preparing students for college and success in a global society. AVID is intended for students who have the potential for honors and AP work in high school but need academic and emotional support paired with rigor. 

 
NOTE: This webpage is to serve as a preview of the 2025 UCS Pathways event. The offerings listed throughout this webpage and the event schedule are subject to change. Updated 11/7/2025.