Herff Jones met with our senior class on 10/19 to share information about cap & Gown orders. they will be back Nov 3rd during lunch (10:17-11:44am) or after school until 6pm in the main entrance to accept orders. Order packets were distributed and extras are available in the main office.
Mrs McCord, our principal, emailed out this statement to the staff and also included it in our daily announcements to the building: "a very nice compliment to our senior class today. The representatives from Herff Jones said the class was the most polite and attentive they had worked with in a long time." Great job seniors!
If you have missed Cap & Gown orders or need to talk to a Herff Jones Customer Service Rep, their number is: (800) 804-3733
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Free college application week this week
The guidance office has been announcing numerous colleges in Indiana are waiving college application fees this week. There is a list outside the guidance office door.
View the list of participating Indiana colleges and universities that will be waiving Hoosier high school seniors' application fees this week.
All public colleges and nearly every private college in Indiana has agreed to waive college application fees for Hoosier
high school seniors during College GO! Week. Learn more online at www.learnmoreindiana.org/collegegoweek. You may also check with the specific school to see if application needs to be on-line, postmark deadline, etc. don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Ancilla College
Anderson University
Ball State University
Bethel College
Butler University
Calumet College of St. Joseph
DePauw University
Devry University
Earlham College
Franklin College
Goshen College
Grace College
Hanover College
Holy Cross College
Huntington University
Indiana State University
Indiana Tech
Indiana University (all campuses)
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ivy Tech Community College (all campuses)
Manchester College
Marian University
Oakland City University
Purdue University (all campuses)
Rose‐Hulman Institute of Technology
Saint Mary’s College
Saint Mary‐of‐the‐Woods College
Saint Joseph's College
Taylor University
Trine University
University of Evansville
University of Indianapolis
University of Saint Francis
University of Southern Indiana
Valparaiso University
Vincennes University
Wabash College
View the list of participating Indiana colleges and universities that will be waiving Hoosier high school seniors' application fees this week.
All public colleges and nearly every private college in Indiana has agreed to waive college application fees for Hoosier
high school seniors during College GO! Week. Learn more online at www.learnmoreindiana.org/collegegoweek. You may also check with the specific school to see if application needs to be on-line, postmark deadline, etc. don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Ancilla College
Anderson University
Ball State University
Bethel College
Butler University
Calumet College of St. Joseph
DePauw University
Devry University
Earlham College
Franklin College
Goshen College
Grace College
Hanover College
Holy Cross College
Huntington University
Indiana State University
Indiana Tech
Indiana University (all campuses)
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ivy Tech Community College (all campuses)
Manchester College
Marian University
Oakland City University
Purdue University (all campuses)
Rose‐Hulman Institute of Technology
Saint Mary’s College
Saint Mary‐of‐the‐Woods College
Saint Joseph's College
Taylor University
Trine University
University of Evansville
University of Indianapolis
University of Saint Francis
University of Southern Indiana
Valparaiso University
Vincennes University
Wabash College
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
PSAT Oct 14, 2009 Wednesday
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.
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.
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.
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