our Principal has been working to meet with seniors individually who have earned an 'F' in a required class.
counselors are continuing to meet individually with seniors to discuss graduation, cooleges, post high school plans, etc.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
letters sent out on 11/20/08 to 9th, 10th, 11th
On Novenber 20th, the guidance dept sent out 762 letters to 9th, 10th & 11th graders.
These letters were sent out in response to 1st 6 weeks grades, but in conjunction with 2nd 6 weeks report cards. The intention was to tie the entire semester together.
Students fell into 1 of 2 categories:
1) received 3.0 honors or above (honor roll)
"The guidance office would like to take this opportunity to commend you on an excellent start to the 2008-9 school year!
We are sending out this note in conjunction with your second 6 weeks report card to encourage you to continue working hard and talk to your teacher about where you stand. Remember, your transcript reflects the semester grade, your 6th week grade factors into your semester grade. Take this grade as an encouragement to work harder. Make sure you are communicating with your teachers if you are not performing as well as you would like. "
2) Received a minimum of 1 F in a required area
"Your first 6 weeks grades have been posted and have raised concerns for the guidance office. We are sending out this note in conjunction with your second 6 weeks report card to encourage you to continue working hard and talk to your teacher about where you stand and how to improve you semester grade.
Remember, your transcript reflects the semester grade, your 6th week grade factors into your semester grade. Take this grade as an encouragement to work harder. Make sure you are communicating with your teachers if you are not performing as well as you would like. "
both letters ended with :
"If you would like to speak with us about your grades, please request to see your assigned counselor or the counseling intern. ‘Request to see counselor’ sheets are available in the guidance office.
Highland High School offers free tutoring for Math and English after school, check with your teachers for a schedule of when that is offered.
The Rose Hulman Homework Hotline also offers free assistance in Math and Science Sun-Thursday 7-10 pm. They can assist with individual homework questions and they have all of the textbooks Indiana schools are using in these subjects. Call 1-877-ASK-ROSE or visit http://www.AskRose.org
There are also other tutoring services available for students in other subjects, but may be at cost to students. Please see the counseling office for more information.
HHS staff is here to help you reach your goals but you are ultimately responsible for your success here at Highland.
Good luck! "
These letters were sent out in response to 1st 6 weeks grades, but in conjunction with 2nd 6 weeks report cards. The intention was to tie the entire semester together.
Students fell into 1 of 2 categories:
1) received 3.0 honors or above (honor roll)
"The guidance office would like to take this opportunity to commend you on an excellent start to the 2008-9 school year!
We are sending out this note in conjunction with your second 6 weeks report card to encourage you to continue working hard and talk to your teacher about where you stand. Remember, your transcript reflects the semester grade, your 6th week grade factors into your semester grade. Take this grade as an encouragement to work harder. Make sure you are communicating with your teachers if you are not performing as well as you would like. "
2) Received a minimum of 1 F in a required area
"Your first 6 weeks grades have been posted and have raised concerns for the guidance office. We are sending out this note in conjunction with your second 6 weeks report card to encourage you to continue working hard and talk to your teacher about where you stand and how to improve you semester grade.
Remember, your transcript reflects the semester grade, your 6th week grade factors into your semester grade. Take this grade as an encouragement to work harder. Make sure you are communicating with your teachers if you are not performing as well as you would like. "
both letters ended with :
"If you would like to speak with us about your grades, please request to see your assigned counselor or the counseling intern. ‘Request to see counselor’ sheets are available in the guidance office.
Highland High School offers free tutoring for Math and English after school, check with your teachers for a schedule of when that is offered.
The Rose Hulman Homework Hotline also offers free assistance in Math and Science Sun-Thursday 7-10 pm. They can assist with individual homework questions and they have all of the textbooks Indiana schools are using in these subjects. Call 1-877-ASK-ROSE or visit http://www.AskRose.org
There are also other tutoring services available for students in other subjects, but may be at cost to students. Please see the counseling office for more information.
HHS staff is here to help you reach your goals but you are ultimately responsible for your success here at Highland.
Good luck! "
College visits
The counselors have visited with a few college reps in the last few weeks....
MrPoyer & Ms Mullins met with Bradley University on Friday 11/7/08, Ms Mullins took a tour of Depauw (Greencastle) on Saturday 11/8/08, and all counselors met with Ivy Tech representatives on Friday 11/21. One thing I heard repeatedly was that colleges want students to talk with them, to look and see what they offer.
While at Depauw, I met with the athletic department. Each campus handles their visits a little differently. Depauw had breakout sessions and I had never heard from an athletic department before. This was quite enlightening. If a student is considering participating in athletics in college, I would encourage you to schedule a meeting with the athletic dept. at colleges of interest. The gentleman encouraged student to contact coaches of sports they are interested in and to send a video of a game (not highlights, anybody ccan look great in highlights). the president of the university met with all in attendance and talkked about seeing if the campus feels like a place you'd want to be - I think this is very important. you want to get the right fit.
MrPoyer & Ms Mullins met with Bradley University on Friday 11/7/08, Ms Mullins took a tour of Depauw (Greencastle) on Saturday 11/8/08, and all counselors met with Ivy Tech representatives on Friday 11/21. One thing I heard repeatedly was that colleges want students to talk with them, to look and see what they offer.
While at Depauw, I met with the athletic department. Each campus handles their visits a little differently. Depauw had breakout sessions and I had never heard from an athletic department before. This was quite enlightening. If a student is considering participating in athletics in college, I would encourage you to schedule a meeting with the athletic dept. at colleges of interest. The gentleman encouraged student to contact coaches of sports they are interested in and to send a video of a game (not highlights, anybody ccan look great in highlights). the president of the university met with all in attendance and talkked about seeing if the campus feels like a place you'd want to be - I think this is very important. you want to get the right fit.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
New scholarship list posted
Both on www.acsc.net website and on counseling department bulletin board.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Mrs Wicker attended Indiana School Counseling conference Nov 6 & 7, 2008
Notes from Mrs. Wicker----HHS counselor (S-Z)
After attending the Indiana School Counselors Association Fall Conference, I confirmed what I had already suspected—Highland High School is a great school and has many opportunities in place for students to be successful! There are, however, changes coming for all Indiana high schools. Starting with the class of 2012 (our freshmen), all students must pass the End of Course Assessment (ECA) for Algebra 1 and English 10. This replaces the Graduation Qualifying Exam (GQE). These same students will also be taking the ECA for Biology.
High schools must also offer 2 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 2 Dual-credit courses (i.e. Ivy Tech English and Math). Highland offers 13 AP courses and 2 Dual-credit courses. By taking a rigorous course of study in high school, our graduates will be in good shape for college.
Seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary school should now be in the process of applying to colleges. Any senior who is a 21st Century Scholar should be receiving important paperwork detailing the exit interview process, applying for college, and filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All families of seniors are encouraged to fill out a FAFSA after Jan. 1, 2009. For more information, go to
www.fafsa.ed.gov. We will have more information in the future about College Goal Sunday, Feb.15, 2009---a great way to get free help with your financial aid application.
This is an exciting time for our students, but it can also be confusing. Be sure to contact your student’s counselor if you have specific questions.
After attending the Indiana School Counselors Association Fall Conference, I confirmed what I had already suspected—Highland High School is a great school and has many opportunities in place for students to be successful! There are, however, changes coming for all Indiana high schools. Starting with the class of 2012 (our freshmen), all students must pass the End of Course Assessment (ECA) for Algebra 1 and English 10. This replaces the Graduation Qualifying Exam (GQE). These same students will also be taking the ECA for Biology.
High schools must also offer 2 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 2 Dual-credit courses (i.e. Ivy Tech English and Math). Highland offers 13 AP courses and 2 Dual-credit courses. By taking a rigorous course of study in high school, our graduates will be in good shape for college.
Seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary school should now be in the process of applying to colleges. Any senior who is a 21st Century Scholar should be receiving important paperwork detailing the exit interview process, applying for college, and filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All families of seniors are encouraged to fill out a FAFSA after Jan. 1, 2009. For more information, go to
www.fafsa.ed.gov. We will have more information in the future about College Goal Sunday, Feb.15, 2009---a great way to get free help with your financial aid application.
This is an exciting time for our students, but it can also be confusing. Be sure to contact your student’s counselor if you have specific questions.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Week of November 3rd
Wednesday November 5th is a half day/professional development day.
Students will be released at noon.
Mrs Wicker will be attending the ISCA fall conference on Thursday/Friday
Mr Poyer & Ms Mullins will be attending an informational meeting hosted by Bradley University on Friday.
Students will be released at noon.
Mrs Wicker will be attending the ISCA fall conference on Thursday/Friday
Mr Poyer & Ms Mullins will be attending an informational meeting hosted by Bradley University on Friday.
VA benefit info came across my desk today
"The natural or legally adopted child(ren) of a disabled veteran may be eligible for remission of fees (free tuition) at any state-supported post secondary school or university in the State of Indiana. This applies at any age as long as the child was adopted by age 24 and the child is a resident of Indiana. The Remission of Fees is good for 124 semester hours of education and may be used for either undergraduate or graduate level work. The amount remitted is 100% of tuition and all mandatory fees. The term "mandatory fees" is defined as any fee that must be paid by every student attending the institution. Ref: IC 21-14-4-1, IC 10-5-16.5-3." pays 100%.
Check out website http://www.in.gov/dva/2828.htm.
Check out website http://www.in.gov/dva/2828.htm.
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