We are offering the PSAT to all sophomores (paid for by the state) and juniors who signed up and paid (sign up sheets went through the US History classes and numerous announcements have been made in school).
We are excited to see a high number of students who signed up to take the test.
student activities:
a) All freshmen will be in classrooms working on guided freshmen activities.
b) All sophomores will be in classrooms taking PSAT.
c) all testing juniors who have paid will be in cafeteria taking the PSAT.
d) All non testing juniors and all seniors will begin the morning in the gym for a presentation by Sgt. Branson about his police dog & the swat team. The Principal, Mrs McCord, will greet students at 7:45am. From 8-9am. Then students will get a restroom break and go to the auditorium. Madison County Community Foundation will meet for about ½ hour re: scholarships, etc. from 9:30-10am.
Students will report to their designated area immediately at the start of school tomorrow morning.
Testing should run through the end of 3rd period and the day should start with 4th period and run 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th.
announcement that is running Monday & Tuesday:
Attention all sophomores & those juniors who have chosen to participate in the PSAT testing. All sophomores will report to their assigned rooms. Room assignments are posted in the main atrium, across from guidance and in the cafeteria. Testing juniors should report to the cafeteria. Entrance at pop machines ONLY.
Students who are testing should bring a supply of number 2 pencils with erasers. Make sure they are sharpened. You may also bring a 4 function or scientific calculator.
For non-testing juniors and all seniors - if you are morning voc or co-op. Follow your schedule as usual. If you are typically in the building and a non-testing junior or senior, you will report to the gym.
All freshmen have been assigned to rooms for the morning for guided activities. Please see the list of room assignments in the cafeteria, atrium, or across from guidance.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
senior meetings week of Sept 28, 2009
Counselors will be going into senior English classrooms this week to meet with seniors regarding important senior info. Counselors will hand out
1)a Senior To Do List,
2) a reference sheet for seniors outlining procedure for College app & transcript requests, Guidance counselor contact info, & useful websites.
3) a brief questionnaire for counselors to get some immediate feedback.
Counselors will discuss the timeline for the year. Counselors will be meeting individually with each senior in the next few weeks but wanted to meet with all seniors to get this basic and necessary info out to them.
Top entry on the senior list:
Attend the College fair at Kardatske Wellness Center Oct 6th 6-8pm
*meet with Murray and Associates re: affording college/what's the actual cost for the school you like. They will work free for you.
*Visit different schools and see what they have to offer
*Try to narrow down your top 5 list
*Ask about admissions requirements, cost, scholarships, majors, why you should go to their school.
1)a Senior To Do List,
2) a reference sheet for seniors outlining procedure for College app & transcript requests, Guidance counselor contact info, & useful websites.
3) a brief questionnaire for counselors to get some immediate feedback.
Counselors will discuss the timeline for the year. Counselors will be meeting individually with each senior in the next few weeks but wanted to meet with all seniors to get this basic and necessary info out to them.
Top entry on the senior list:
Attend the College fair at Kardatske Wellness Center Oct 6th 6-8pm
*meet with Murray and Associates re: affording college/what's the actual cost for the school you like. They will work free for you.
*Visit different schools and see what they have to offer
*Try to narrow down your top 5 list
*Ask about admissions requirements, cost, scholarships, majors, why you should go to their school.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Freshman meeting 9/24/09 'Making High School Count'
Each year we bring "Making it Count" to our school to meet with our students. 'Making it Count' is brought to us free of charge by monster.com & it's partners My College Options, The Apple, & Bank of America.
This presentation was geared to 9th graders as they prepare to meet with success in high school. The presenter handed out booklets of information, asked the students to follow along and participate.
He encouraged students to
1) have a clear plan of where they are headed. You are more likely to get where you are going if you know where you are headed.
2) Reviewed 4 resumes and they discussed which would be selected for a job and why
3) discussed GPA and how a poor start can make raising your GPA difficult. Also, college apps are made at end of Junior year, so colleges are really looking at 3 years of grades - make the most of them!
4) studetss took a quick assessment - what kind of learner are you? Students took a quiz, raised their hands based on answers given & were told tips of what to do to improve learning.
5) Reviewed how to take notes, improve test taking by 4 simple test-taking techniques, and improve grades by a) thinking beyond the week, grab 10 minutes to work when you can (on bus, before dinner, etc), c) get organized up front.
6) Climb your way to the top by a) getting involved, b) staying involved, c) Holding a leadership position d) meeting your obligations & e) doing great things
This presentation was geared to 9th graders as they prepare to meet with success in high school. The presenter handed out booklets of information, asked the students to follow along and participate.
He encouraged students to
1) have a clear plan of where they are headed. You are more likely to get where you are going if you know where you are headed.
2) Reviewed 4 resumes and they discussed which would be selected for a job and why
3) discussed GPA and how a poor start can make raising your GPA difficult. Also, college apps are made at end of Junior year, so colleges are really looking at 3 years of grades - make the most of them!
4) studetss took a quick assessment - what kind of learner are you? Students took a quiz, raised their hands based on answers given & were told tips of what to do to improve learning.
5) Reviewed how to take notes, improve test taking by 4 simple test-taking techniques, and improve grades by a) thinking beyond the week, grab 10 minutes to work when you can (on bus, before dinner, etc), c) get organized up front.
6) Climb your way to the top by a) getting involved, b) staying involved, c) Holding a leadership position d) meeting your obligations & e) doing great things
Monday, September 21, 2009
PSAT Wednesday October 14th
All sophomores wil be expected to test. The state is paying for the sophomore testing.
Any junior who would like to sign up will be allowed to test. The cost is $13. Tuesday 9/22 is the last day for juniors to signup to test PSAT and announcements are being made to students today.
Any junior who would like to sign up will be allowed to test. The cost is $13. Tuesday 9/22 is the last day for juniors to signup to test PSAT and announcements are being made to students today.
2009 - start of the year
I do apologize for not posting yet. I had some difficulties getting back oon. Those should be resolved.
Beginning of the year meetings were held with all students. These were grade specific.
Deans reviewed attendance, discipline, and school rules. Guidance reviewed academics, etc.
Class rings have been ordered by the freshmen.
homecoming events are this current week.
Beginning of the year meetings were held with all students. These were grade specific.
Deans reviewed attendance, discipline, and school rules. Guidance reviewed academics, etc.
Class rings have been ordered by the freshmen.
homecoming events are this current week.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Reistration dates
wow, can't believe it is time for a new school year to begin.
Registration for Highland High School students will be as follows:
Seniors Monday, August 10th 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Juniors Monday, August 10th 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Sophomores Tuesday, August 11th 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Freshman Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 – 11:00AM
Registration will be closed daily from 11AM – 12 Noon for lunch.
For those students who cannot attend their scheduled registration, Highland High School will have open registration as follows:
August 11th from 12:00 – 3PM
August 12th from 4PM – 7PM
August 13th from 12:00 – 3PM
Please plan to attend one of these scheduled registration times. Registration WILL NOT be allowed the first day of school.
Registration for Highland High School students will be as follows:
Seniors Monday, August 10th 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Juniors Monday, August 10th 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Sophomores Tuesday, August 11th 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Freshman Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 – 11:00AM
Registration will be closed daily from 11AM – 12 Noon for lunch.
For those students who cannot attend their scheduled registration, Highland High School will have open registration as follows:
August 11th from 12:00 – 3PM
August 12th from 4PM – 7PM
August 13th from 12:00 – 3PM
Please plan to attend one of these scheduled registration times. Registration WILL NOT be allowed the first day of school.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The end is almost here & SAP
Wow, what a whirlwind of a year. As we settle down to the end of the year, we are looking forward to a wonderful graduation the evening of May 30th.
We had a great Student Appreciation Day last Friday. Students earned the right to participate through behavior and attendance. I guess another way & in my eyes the better way to look at it is that students lost the right to participate through negative attendance and behavior.
There were many activities in which students could participate and pizza, snow cones, soda, and water were served. What a fantastic celebration of our great students!!
We had a great Student Appreciation Day last Friday. Students earned the right to participate through behavior and attendance. I guess another way & in my eyes the better way to look at it is that students lost the right to participate through negative attendance and behavior.
There were many activities in which students could participate and pizza, snow cones, soda, and water were served. What a fantastic celebration of our great students!!
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