I must apologize, I was locked out for a while.
course fairs:
current 9, 10, 11 January 29th 6pm-8pm will provide info to parents and students about course offerings. will be in cafeteria. Doors open at 5:45pm. Teachers will set up an area & can provide info to students/parents (handouts/videos/ etc.). Suggested times will be: 6-6:30pm for 9th, 6:30-7:15pm for 10th, 7:15-8pm for 11th (to try and control volume of people coming thru). counselors will have handouts made available here: Recommendation sheets/worksheets /grad requirements/etc. these will be handed out Friday at HHS following meeting for anyone unable to attend. Our planning and information packets were delivered to all in house 9th & 10th grade English classes. Announcements went out over PA beginning January 30th for students to come pick up planning sheets. Financial aid night for seniors also scheduled for this night in library, 7pm.
Actual scheduling:
Feb 2-6 counselors will meet in English classrooms to schedule 9th graders for 10th grade year
Feb 9-13 counselors will meet in English classrooms to schedule 10th graders for 11th grade year
Feb 17-20 counselors will meet in US History classrooms to schedule 11th graders for 12th grade year
meetings with current 8th to schedule 6:30pm Sat Feb 21st at 9am Feb 25th Wed (early release day), and February 26th thurs. We will have a course fair and we will complete schedules at that time.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
reviewing schedules for 2nd semester
Today during activity period, we handed out schedules to all students and asked that they review their schedules for errors - missing a required class, missing a period, etc.
Students were reminded that schedules are created for the year and elective changes are not to happen at this point.... this is merely a double check for the double checks the counselors have done. This helps smooth the start of 2nd semester considerably.
Again, schedules in our corporation are set for the year. This is not a time for elective changes - this is a time to assure a smooth transition to 2nd semester.
Students were reminded that schedules are created for the year and elective changes are not to happen at this point.... this is merely a double check for the double checks the counselors have done. This helps smooth the start of 2nd semester considerably.
Again, schedules in our corporation are set for the year. This is not a time for elective changes - this is a time to assure a smooth transition to 2nd semester.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
in Senior English classes - signing up for FAFSA PIN
Mr Poyer is meeting in Senior English classes and having students go on-line and register for their PIN.
www.pin.ed.gov log on to get electronic signature PIN for FAFSA.
This is required for the electronic FAFSA form.
Paper FAFSA takes about 10 weeks for initial paperwork, then another 10 for revisions. electronic takes a matter of days.
Parents must get a PIN separate from their student - Mr Poyer handed out 'homework' sheets for students to take to their parents.
FAFSA's are completed after January 1st using 2008 tax information.
Mr Poyer stated: get FAFSA apps in early so benefit from the most money.
Talk to your financial aid office once the FAFSA is completed - they may have discretionary funds to give out (they decide who gets it).
We've posted financial aid dates in January - those posters will be in senior classes (should already be posted).
Murray and Associates will be in our building in January. They are a free service (paid for by Madison County Community Foundation) to help you figure out the true cost of college, work through financial aid, etc. They are a free service you can use throughout your college career. More info to come in February.
www.pin.ed.gov log on to get electronic signature PIN for FAFSA.
This is required for the electronic FAFSA form.
Paper FAFSA takes about 10 weeks for initial paperwork, then another 10 for revisions. electronic takes a matter of days.
Parents must get a PIN separate from their student - Mr Poyer handed out 'homework' sheets for students to take to their parents.
FAFSA's are completed after January 1st using 2008 tax information.
Mr Poyer stated: get FAFSA apps in early so benefit from the most money.
Talk to your financial aid office once the FAFSA is completed - they may have discretionary funds to give out (they decide who gets it).
We've posted financial aid dates in January - those posters will be in senior classes (should already be posted).
Murray and Associates will be in our building in January. They are a free service (paid for by Madison County Community Foundation) to help you figure out the true cost of college, work through financial aid, etc. They are a free service you can use throughout your college career. More info to come in February.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Financial dates - seniors, mark your calendars
The tentative date for the financial aid assistance night for parents at Highland High High School is scheduled for January 29,2009.
College Goal Sunday on February 15, 2009, at 36 locations statewide
FAFSA Friday on February 27, 2009, which will provide online help via the Web and online videos.
- more info to follow as more details become available!
College Goal Sunday on February 15, 2009, at 36 locations statewide
FAFSA Friday on February 27, 2009, which will provide online help via the Web and online videos.
- more info to follow as more details become available!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
principal meeting with seniors re: F's
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.
counselors are continuing to meet individually with seniors to discuss graduation, cooleges, post high school plans, etc.
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.
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