UC was the very best choice my child could have made four years ago. She was accepted at all of the other Catholic schools where she applied and decided on UC, even though she didn't know anyone there. She immediately made wonderful friendships; excelled in her honors and college level classes. She joined
... Read more many clubs took on leadership roles. She has already been accepted at 4 of the 6 colleges she applied to and has been offered 4 merit scholarships. UC's laptop based program prepares all students for the future of their dreams. No matter what the current academic level of the student entering UC, the environment of the UC community will encourage the student to improve and excel to reach the future of their dream. The value of the education received at UC is greater than anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/09
I love everything about UC. The teachers, technology, the students, all the after school clubs and programs they have to offer. UC is a family. I feel like it truely is my come. As someone who never really enjoyed school in the past, I now look forward to getting up every morning and going to school.
... Read more The teachers are so caring and helpful to each and every one of us. Its absolutly amazing. Also, as someone who came from a public school, its a very new experience for me. I didn't think i would love going to a private school as much as this. I would recommend Union Catholic to everyone! Read less
Posted by a student on 12/21/08
I have a long history with UC and will tell you that it never loses sight of its mission to teach while building and enviroment of love and support within all in the comunity. It achieves high results without having the students suffer through excessive pressure. One additional comment an earlier review
... Read more states that the focus is on sports....... I can't even begin to imagine that they are talking about the same school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/05/08
True this school has great academics, the right use of technology, and will prepare your child well for college but there are more important reason to send you child here. I want my children educated in a place that holds the same values we have in our home.
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/08
GREAT SCHOOL! great teachers, so very nice people, nice campus! 5 STARS!
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Posted by a student on 02/07/08
What I like about UC is the strong focus on academics, a good balance between traditional methods and the use of technology, and the collegiate atmosphere.
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Posted by a parent on 01/08/08
Union Catholic is an excellent school that cares for each student and prepares them for their future ahead of them.
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Posted by a student on 11/17/07
The academics are sub-standard for the price. UC cares more about the sports teams then academics. Not many courses are offered. Save your money and your child, I took mine out very quickly!
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Posted by a parent on 07/19/07
Great School I love it here from the teachers to the students to the environment.
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Posted by a student on 09/16/05
Although the schools is vey expensive. I highly reccomend it. It prepares the child for the future and college very well.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Scotch Plains schools — Union Catholic Regional High School is located at 1600 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains NJ 07076. 1600 Martine Ave is in the 07076 ZIP code in Scotch Plains, NJ The school district for Union Catholic Regional High School is the Archdiocese Of Newark Education Off. Union Catholic Regional High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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