Email requests can be sent to: RTKrequest@upcs.net

Our Right to Know policy can be found here.

The present school health laws of the State of Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Health Department require that all students be immunized against the following diseases. Please provide your child’s current immunizations for registration. If not complete at that time, the Certified School Nurse will notify you of additional requirements. They should then be completed and documentation provided for the first day of school.

ALL STUDENTS GRADES K-12

4 doses Tetanus (1 dose after 4th birthday)
4 doses Diphtheria (1 dose after 4th birthday)
3 doses Polio
2 doses Measles
2 doses Mumps
1 doses Rubella
3 doses Hepatitis B
2 doses Varicella or written statement from physician/designee indicating month and year of disease or serologic proof of immunity

FOR STUDENTS GRADES 7-12

(In addition to those listed for All Students Grades K-12)

1 dose of Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap)
1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4)

EXEMPTION TO IMMUNIZATION LAW:

Medical — Student whose physical condition is such that an immunization would endanger their life or health. Such a statement must be signed by a Physician.

Religious — Written statement by parent/guardian of religious or moral belief opposed to such immunization.

• Medication Policy and Procedure
• Grade Appropriate School Services
• Self-Carry/Self-Administration of Asthma Medication Policy
• How to Use a Peak Flow Meter
• How to Use an Inhaler
• School Asthma Management Plan Form
• Parental Diabetes Guidelines
• UPCS Grades 6-12 Diabetes Guidelines

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.

Here’s how it works:

• Submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system
• Crisis center reviews, assesses and processes all submissions
• Crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and/or law enforcement  for intervention
• If needed, crisis center may contact tipster anonymously through the app

All Urban Pathways students receive free breakfast and lunch daily. Please use the ‘FD Meal Planner’ to view our menu for the month!

Additional Resources:

USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder >

Community Eligibility Provision Brochure >

Click here for the full student dress code.

Urban Pathways students can access public transportation and receive a free Port Authority bus pass if they live in the Pittsburgh Public School District.

Transportation Guidelines:

The student’s district of residence determines the student’s transportation:

Students who live less than two miles from the school are typically considered walkers.

For students who live in the Pittsburgh Public School District (PPS):

PPS issues Connect Cards for most students who live two or more miles from the school. Urban Pathways receives these Connect Cards from the Port Authority at the beginning of the year.

Students must be in attendance on the day the Connect Cards are distributed to receive the Connect Card; no person other than the student can sign for the Connect Card.

If the student is absent on the day the Connect Cards are distributed, they may report to the office at 3:15 p.m. the next day to sign for their card. Students will keep the same Connect Card for the entire school year.

The cards reload monthly, as long as the student is still a resident in their PPS transportation area.

If a student loses or damages the Connect Card, or if it’s stolen:

They can request a replacement card from the office for a $5 fee. Students are responsible for arranging transportation if they do not have the Connect Card they were issued.

Students who lose their Connect Card can be given one bus ticket to get home.

Urban Pathways will provide one bus ticket per semester to students who lose their Connect Card.

For students who live in school districts that provide bus passes:

For students living in any other school district, students must contact their home school district for lost or stolen transportation cards.

Currently, Wilkinsburg and Steel Valley school districts issue passes directly to students:

Please note that the procedures are determined by the individual districts and can change at any time.

Districts that provide school buses and vans:

Currently, these districts provide buses or vans to students: Carlynton, Penn Hills, Sto-Rox, West Allegheny, and Woodland Hills. These buses and vans often serve multiple schools. Students must be on the bus and ready to go on time at the end of the day.

Please note that the procedures are determined by the individual districts, and can change at any time.

Parents may have to contact their home district prior to the beginning of the school year to complete transportation registration and to receive a bus stop/van assignment.

For students who ride school buses and vans:

Students can request a bus ticket home from school for legitimate school-sponsored events and activities. This includes approved club meetings, office hours, tutoring, and sporting events for team members. This does not apply to detention.

Students who are assigned detention are responsible for making arrangements to get home.

To request a bus ticket, the student must get a note from the supervising adult of the activity and bring it to the office before 4:15 p.m.