First of all, I want to thank you parents who have checked in with my blog to keep updated on HHS happenings. Thank you very much!
Graduation night is here!
Four years ago, we met the current senior class when they entered our doors as freshmen. I remember meeting many of them at our freshman scheduling and informational meeting while they were 8th graders. I am so proud of my Highland students and all they have accomplished! We, the counselors, look forward to sharing commencement night with our seniors tonight.
General information :
Seniors who are participating in commencement must be at Byrum Hall at Anderson University no later than 6:30pm tonight.
Letters are being placed in all senior packets that will be handed out tonight. The letters, which have information current as of Friday May 21st, indicate if a student is receiving a diploma or if they have outstanding work. If they have outstanding work, the paperwork indicated what credits are still required and correspondence paperwork will be included.
(all information below is available on the senior notes that went in grad packets)
Diplomas will be handed out at HHS on Tuesday June 1st during lunches which run from 10:15-11:45am.
Note that guidance counselors are only available through the last student day, June 1, 2010 to address 2010 senior issues.
IMPORTANT CONSOLIDATION INFORMATION:
Highland High School’s registrar will send out official transcripts to any college requesting them. These will be sent out by July 1, 2010.
NCAA final transcripts will be sent out automatically for any student who is already registered for the NCAA clearinghouse. The guidance secretary has the list of names and will send these out.
All Highland High School records will be sent to Anderson High School at the end of June.
Beginning July 1, 2010, you will need to contact AHS guidance office at 641-2037 regarding the following:
1) transcript requests – contact the registrar at 641-2037 to request official transcripts.
2) completion of outstanding credits, to set up a time to pick up your diploma- Call to set up an appointment. You will need to take proof of your final grade to the high school and they will assist you in getting your diploma.
3) any other guidance/transcript issues/ proctoring of correspondence final exams.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
9th grade English classes visited last week
Last week, freshmen received important information regarding graduation requirements. This information is not different from anything that has been passed out during scheduling and informational meetings earlier this year, but we wanted to make sure that students understand requirements needed for graduation.
One of our counselors, Mrs. Wicker, visited each freshman English class. Each student received a Core 40 and Academic Honors requirement sheet, as well as his/her transcript with first semester grades included and a print-out of his/her Northwest test scores. Students were asked to take these papers home and file with important papers after showing it to parents.
Students also were asked to fill out a 5-year plan, covering four years of high school and post-high school plans. Students have received a copy of this plan to go over with their parents. Since this is a copy, there is no need to return it, but please place it with the other important papers. This plan is not binding, but simply a way to get students thinking about their future.
High school is always an exciting time, but it is never too early to make plans for college, military, or work after graduation. Working hard now will help students achieve their goals later! Any questions about the Northwest test should be directed to Mrs. Denise Harvey, Highland’s testing coordinator. If you have other questions, feel free to contact your child’s counselor, visit the school’s website (www.acsc.net/hhs) or visit Ms. Mullins’ counseling blog at www.highlandhighschool.blogspot.com.
One of our counselors, Mrs. Wicker, visited each freshman English class. Each student received a Core 40 and Academic Honors requirement sheet, as well as his/her transcript with first semester grades included and a print-out of his/her Northwest test scores. Students were asked to take these papers home and file with important papers after showing it to parents.
Students also were asked to fill out a 5-year plan, covering four years of high school and post-high school plans. Students have received a copy of this plan to go over with their parents. Since this is a copy, there is no need to return it, but please place it with the other important papers. This plan is not binding, but simply a way to get students thinking about their future.
High school is always an exciting time, but it is never too early to make plans for college, military, or work after graduation. Working hard now will help students achieve their goals later! Any questions about the Northwest test should be directed to Mrs. Denise Harvey, Highland’s testing coordinator. If you have other questions, feel free to contact your child’s counselor, visit the school’s website (www.acsc.net/hhs) or visit Ms. Mullins’ counseling blog at www.highlandhighschool.blogspot.com.
Friday, May 7, 2010
co op meeting held 5/6 for juniors taking co op next year
I invited the co op teachers to HHS to visit with our 'to be' seniors about the co op program ,answer any questions, and explain the process of co op. students were given copies of resumes, asked to make one for themselves and begin preparing for co op.
Mrs Pam Foley pfoley@acsc.net and Mr Bill Coggins bcoggins@acsc.net met with the students, encouraged them to call AHS this summer if they have any questions, and I have listed their emails above if you would like to reach them about co op.
Mrs Pam Foley pfoley@acsc.net and Mr Bill Coggins bcoggins@acsc.net met with the students, encouraged them to call AHS this summer if they have any questions, and I have listed their emails above if you would like to reach them about co op.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Grief summer workshop
St Vincent's Hospice bereavement department presents The Dove's Journey. Will feature a family centered approach to grief. Utilizing music, art, and nature as a means of exploring the grief process and to develop coping skills and open lines of communication as a family.
Meet: June 7,14,21,& 28, 2010 Dinner will be at 5:30pm, Workshop will be from 6-8pm. Open to all families that have experienced a loss in the last 24 months. Participants must be 4 years old & up.
Location: st Vincent Hospice 8450 Payne Road, Indianapolis, IN
There is no charge to attend. registration is required.
For more info or to register contact:
Rachel Friesen, LCSW @ (317)338-4040 or Meg Scott @ (317)338-4008
Meet: June 7,14,21,& 28, 2010 Dinner will be at 5:30pm, Workshop will be from 6-8pm. Open to all families that have experienced a loss in the last 24 months. Participants must be 4 years old & up.
Location: st Vincent Hospice 8450 Payne Road, Indianapolis, IN
There is no charge to attend. registration is required.
For more info or to register contact:
Rachel Friesen, LCSW @ (317)338-4040 or Meg Scott @ (317)338-4008
Making it Count senior presentation
We had a great presentation for seniors yesterday titled "Making College & Career Count." some key points:
* When choosing your career/major, consider strengths, interest, future job market (refer to occupational outlook handbook at www.bls.gov/oco).
*Be able to prove you have important skills and winning characteristics for success
* What brand are you? When you hear the brand Nike, what images come to mind? When people hear your name, what images/description comes to mind? What you do and how you act decides your brand.
*only put on the internet what you would put on your resume. 45% of those hiring do a google search to find out more about you.
* Manage your time like it's money. Currently high school age group spends 28 hours per week surfing the web. That cuts into study,work,sleep, etc time.
* managing finances.
* Networking tips
web resources
www.ultimatemoneyskills.com
www.makingitcount.com
www.bls.gov/oco
* When choosing your career/major, consider strengths, interest, future job market (refer to occupational outlook handbook at www.bls.gov/oco).
*Be able to prove you have important skills and winning characteristics for success
* What brand are you? When you hear the brand Nike, what images come to mind? When people hear your name, what images/description comes to mind? What you do and how you act decides your brand.
*only put on the internet what you would put on your resume. 45% of those hiring do a google search to find out more about you.
* Manage your time like it's money. Currently high school age group spends 28 hours per week surfing the web. That cuts into study,work,sleep, etc time.
* managing finances.
* Networking tips
web resources
www.ultimatemoneyskills.com
www.makingitcount.com
www.bls.gov/oco
Monday, April 19, 2010
summer school
Summer school is not being offered in ACS but is being offered at Muncie Burris in Biology, Geometry, US History and PE 9, 10.
Applications are available in the guidance office or on Burris website (http://www.bsu.edu/burris/ scroll down to announcements).
Application deadline May 25th to make sure you get them in on time.
Applications are available in the guidance office or on Burris website (http://www.bsu.edu/burris/ scroll down to announcements).
Application deadline May 25th to make sure you get them in on time.
Dates to be aware of:
Senior dates:
May 20th - grades due at close of day
May 25th - awards ceremony in AM. Practice AU in PM
May 26th - graduation
June 1 - at close of day, students allowed to pick up diplomas (we are told no waiver days for seniors were granted by the state so they are to attend thru May 1).
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Virtual high school, retrieval dates
April 21 - final registration/orientation
May 14 - All book reports due for all students
May 19 - Last day for graduating seniors (grades due next day at home high school)
May 28 - last day for VHS for all students
May 20th - grades due at close of day
May 25th - awards ceremony in AM. Practice AU in PM
May 26th - graduation
June 1 - at close of day, students allowed to pick up diplomas (we are told no waiver days for seniors were granted by the state so they are to attend thru May 1).
_________________________________________
Virtual high school, retrieval dates
April 21 - final registration/orientation
May 14 - All book reports due for all students
May 19 - Last day for graduating seniors (grades due next day at home high school)
May 28 - last day for VHS for all students
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