Daily Announcements
School Calendar
Student
Handbook for SY 07-08Click to view past tidbits: October/November 2007 Tidbits, December/January 2008 February/March 2008
Daily Announcements
School Calendar
Student
Handbook for SY 07-08
Click to view past tidbits:
October/November 2007 Tidbits,
December/January 2008
February/March 2008
Temporary
Policy Regarding
Student Use of Cell Phones
Summer School Registration 20008
Topper Tidbits
April/May 2008
ACADEMIC HONORS BANQUET
The annual Academic Honors Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 10th at 6PM at the D.P. Culp Center. This is by invitation only and reservations are required. For more information, contact Mrs. Reaves at 232-2160. Seniors, if you received an invitation to the annual Academic Banquet, you should have sent an RSVP to Connie Reaves in the main office.
If no inclement weather occurs, SHHS students will not attend school on April 4 and April 21.
Science Hill High School Senior Class Baccalaureate will be held Sunday, May 18th. Time & location to be announced (TBA) through the Daily Announcements & the Web Page. All seniors are invited to this service and need to wear their cap & gown.
CHORUS NEWS
· All-State Chorus will be held April 16-19.
· 9th Grade Chorus “Spring Mix” Concert May 6 @ 7pm 10/12 Auditorium.
· Spring Gala, the school-wide talent event, will be the culmination of the Johnson City “Rejoice in the Arts” week. Come and hear a variety of acts and the different choirs as we present music from “Chicago” and “Phantom of the Opera” on May 8-10 at 7PM. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door and the Choral Dept. For additional information, please call 232-2194.
EXAM POLICY
Final exams are required of ALL students (Grades 8-12) in ALL classes on the dates scheduled.
May 21 May 22 (1/2 Day of School)
8/9 Campus AM Classes 8/9 Campus PM Classes
10/12 Campus 1st & 2nd Period 10/12 Campus 3rd 4th Period
FOOD FOR THOUGHT (Servicing the Community One Meal at a Time) This is the fourth year this organization has been providing meals to SHHS students.
FFT needs your help! If you would like to support Food for Thought, send donations to: FFT 2717 Cherokee Road, Johnson City, TN 37604. FFT is a member of the JC/Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
The end of the year grade cards will be mailed out to students on June 6th.
Graduation practice will be on Friday, May 23rd at 12:30PM. Seniors report to the Aux Gym in Freedom Hall at 12:30PM for seating placement. Students arriving after seating has begun will be placed at the end of the line. Practice will begin promptly at 12:45PM.
Seniors report to the Aux Gym on Saturday, May 24th at 9:00AM. Please leave all personal items with your family members- do not bring items to the gym. Parents and guests should plan to arrive at Freedom Hall no later than 9:30AM. Although the attire for graduation is the cap and gown, we request that ladies wear Sunday dress and dress shoes. Gentlemen should wear dress shirts with neck ties under their gown. Black shoes -no tennis shoes, flip-flops, or sandals. Socks and shoes are a requirement for gentlemen. We make every effort for the graduation ceremony to be a dignified celebration for the seniors, families and guests. The administration asks that you assist us in making graduation a time of special memories for each graduate. You will need to make arrangements to meet your family members outside on the plaza after graduation. Family members will not be allowed on the arena floor or in the cafeteria.
Parents are welcome to attend. Notification cards will be mailed to students receiving awards.
« Thursday, May 1st 7:00PM 10/12 Auditorium Grades 9th-11th
« Thursday, May 15th 8:30AM Freedom Hall Grade 8
« Friday, May 16th 9:30AM 10/12 Gym Seniors
JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ ETSU D.P. CULP BALLROOM The theme for this year is, “Once Upon a Dream.”
Pictures will be taken from 9pm-Midnight in the dining rooms adjacent to the ballroom. Students will use outside ramp for pictures and prom entry. Tickets will be on sale 4/7 - 4/11 in the 10/12 Café from 10:48AM-1PM. Seniors: Single-$10, Couple-$15, Juniors: Single-$20, Couple-$35. Prom pictures will be ready for pickup in the 10/12 cafeteria during lunches approximately 3 weeks after the Prom.
All students are responsible for clearing school obligations before the end of the school year. Parents can call Mrs. Bray, 232-2184 for 10/12 students & Mrs. Deel, 232-2206 for 8/9 students to check the obligation book. Seniors MUST have all obligations cleared by 3PM Thursday, May 22th. Seniors with unpaid obligations will not receive their diploma and transcripts will not be sent to post secondary schools until obligations are taken care of.
PARKING-Senior parking for SY 08-09 will be issued at time of Senior Portrait.
PHYSICALS FOR ATHLETES FOR 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR
Physicals for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year will be held again this year at Freedom Hall.
Current ITMS students grades 6th – 7th Tuesday May 13th 7:30 am
Current SHHS students grades 8th – 11th Wednesday May 14th 7:30 am
Registration packets will be available in late April at each respective main office. (TBA) Announcements will be made concerning this information. The cost is again $15. The money and the forms must be turned in by May 12th at 3pm for ITMS, and May 13th at 3pm for SHHS students in order to pre-register. Those who miss registration will not be guaranteed a physical, but if available they must show up at Freedom Hall and will pay a $10 late fee. These are the only dates the school will be offering physicals, so make plans to attend. You do not have to attend this physical, but anyone wishing to participate in the 2008-2009 school year must have a physical dated after May 1st, 2008 to be eligible to participate. Please be sure if you plan to have your child’s physical at your doctor, not to have it before May 1st.If you have any questions, please call Coach McDonald at 232-2158.
PTSA NEWS
April 8th PTSA Board Meeting 12:30
April 12th Great American Cleanup and Grounds Cleanup at SHHS. Earn Community Service.Contact Harvey Byerley 975-0104
April 17th-19th PTA State Convention at Meadowview in Kingsport
April 29th PTSA Officer Installation/Rising 8th grade meeting.
May 16th Senior Tea
August 16th Save the date for The 2nd annual “5K Run for the Hill.7:30 registration 8:30 race starts at the Liberty Bell Track. Info to follow/
REGISTRATION
· Rising 8th grade Parent Meeting will be April 29th @ 6:30 PM in the 10/12 Auditorium.
· Rising 11th & 12th Grade registration for students will be during 2nd period class from March 18th till April 4th.
RISING SENIOR INFORMATION
PORTRAITS-Please look for information in the announcements. Lifetouch has not scheduled SHHS dates at the time of this printing. This information will be provided as soon as it is available.
SENIOR STUFF
There will be an extremely important senior meeting on Friday, April 25th. Seniors will receive end of year information and final instructions regarding graduation. The counselors will distribute a senior “check-out” form that will allow students to state where to send the final transcript. Seniors will list scholarships offered and accepted so that this information can be announced at “Honors Day” on Friday, May 16th, at 9:30am. Students should be gathering this information now in order to expedite this process. In order for final transcripts to be mailed, there can be no outstanding obligations. All seniors should check with Mrs. Bray in the SHHS Counseling Office to make sure obligations are cleared. Seniors accepted to an out-of-state college in a major area that is not taught in a Tennessee college, should remember to check out the Academic Common Market for possible in-state tuition costs through the Tennessee Higher Education Commission at www.sreb.org <http://www.sreb.org. Parents - Please remember that seniors must pass all requirements for graduation in order to participate in the graduation ceremony and class rank is determined for seniors at the end of the seventh session using the cumulative GPA. Students must complete 40 hours of community service to fulfill graduation requirements. Seniors who have not passed the Gateway Exams have one more opportunity to meet this requirement before graduation. If the Gateway exams are not passed, the student will receive a certificate of attendance only (or a special education diploma if applicable).
SENIOR SPEAKER
Seniors who would like to be considered for senior speaker at graduation may pick up an application in the 10/12 Main Office. Seniors must meet the guidelines as stated on page 13 of the Student Handbook. Applications and speeches are due back by 8am April 22nd to the 10/12 Main Office. Speeches will be given during the senior meeting Friday, April 25th at 8AM.
SEASON FOOTBALL RESERVED SEATING TICKETS 2008
GET YOUR RESERVED SEASON FOOTBALL TICKETS EARLY SO YOU WON’T BE WITHOUT A RESERVED SEAT. BE A TOPPER SUPPORTER AND HELP FILL THE STANDS.
« Renewal forms will be mailed in June to season ticket holders from the 2007 season.
« Deadline to pay and renew your season tickets is Tuesday, July 15th.
« Tickets will not be mailed till payment is received.
« Tickets will be mailed the week of August 4th.
« After Tuesday, July 15th, season tickets are open to the general public starting Wednesday, July 16th.
« See Janet Phillips, 10/12 Campus Ticket Office to purchase tickets from 1pm to 3pm Monday-Friday starting July 16th
« Cost for the 2008 season will be $35 per ticket packet and $65 for ticket packet/stadium seat.
SPORTS PASS 2008-2009 (STUDENTS & ADULTS) – NEW AND IMPORTANT INFO
SHHS students (grades 8-12) can purchase a $40 General Admission Sports Pass for ALL SHHS home athletic events EXCLUDING Varsity Football for the 08-09 school year. Students may purchase a $40 Sports Pass throughout the school year from Janet Phillips in the Student Activities office on the 10/12 campus in room 502. Sports Passes will also be sold during the campus tours. Adults can purchase a $60 General Admissions Sports Pass for ALL SHHS home athletic events EXCLUDING Varsity Football. Contact Janet Phillips to order 232-2205.
SPORTS BANQUET
Athletic coaches are responsible for organizing their own athletic banquets and notifying their athletes with dates, time, and location.
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
 | Term 1-June 2 – June 20 Term 2 June 23 – July 11. | ||
| Gateway Testing-July
15 for Algebra July 16 for 10th Grade English. July 17 for
Biology July 18 Make-ups
|
Please watch the announcements for
registration dates and additional information. | |
TENNESSEE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is available to students with an ACT score of 21 or a grade point average of 3.0 and who attend a qualified Tennessee school. Families must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in time for information to be received by May 1st in order to be considered for the $4000 scholarship. There is now a toll free hotline number that parents and students may call at 1-800-342-1663. You may file the FAFSA by getting a pin number at www.pin.ed.gov and then filing the form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students must maintain a 3.0 and full time college status to keep the scholarship.
TESTING UPDATES
♦ 8TH Grade TCAP: April 14-18, 2008
♦ End of Course Exams: May 12: English 9 and U.S. History; May 13: Math Foundations 2 and Physical Science
♦ Gateway Exams: May 6: Algebra 1, May 7: English 10; May 8: Biology
♦ Summer Gateway: July 15-17, 2008
♦ AP Test dates are in the Student handbook.
♦ YEARBOOK SIGNING DAY/SENIOR HONORS DAY FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
«Senior Tea 8:45AM 10/12 Café
«Senior Honors Program 9:30AM 10/12 Gym
«Senior Annuals 10:30AM 10/12 Café/LMC
«10th & 11th Grade Annuals 11:30AM 10/12 Gym
«9th Grade Annuals 12:50PM 10/12 Gym
«8th Grade Annuals 1:15PM 10/12 Gym
All students who ordered a yearbook will be required to show a valid photo ID in order to pick up their annual. The yearbook staff does not anticipate having any extra books to sell on distribution day. A hot dog lunch will be served to the 10/12 campus from 11:30AM-1:00PM for 10/12 students only. The 8/9 students will eat lunch on their campus before coming to the 10/12 campus. Students attending Optional High School will receive yearbooks May 19 at the 10/12 Main Office. Alternative School will be given their yearbooks the following week at the Alternative School.
Topper Tidbits
February/March 2008
ACT EXPLORER FOR 8TH GRADE
8th Grade Parents: We have received our first results of ACT Explorer for the 8th grade. We will be giving the students a copy of the results a week before the first 4 year plan meeting is scheduled. We will also discuss these results with you at our parent meeting in March. Please use these results in planning your child’s 4 year plan at SHHS.
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Review your December 07/January 08 Topper Tidbits for dates, times, and locations.
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CHORUS
The choral boosters will have a fundraiser at Pizza Inn on Thursday, February 7th. Pizza Inn will graciously donate 15% of the evening’s profits to our choral program. Come out and suppor6t us by having a pizza?
The Women’s Chorus will be participating in the Women’s Invitational Choral Clinic at MTSU on Friday & Saturday, February 8th and 9th. This is quite an honor for our students; choirs are only invited that have received excellent ratings in previous choral festivals.
The choral department is now taking orders for Singing Valentines. The cost if $10 for SHHS faculty/staff and students, $15 for everyone else. See a choir member and send your sweetie a valentine! Forms will be available in each campuses main office.
Our Spring Choral Concert will be Tuesday, March 4th at 7pm in the 10/12 auditorium. Our choirs will be performing music that we have prepared for recent competitions.
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EMERGENCY PLAN FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER
As winter weather gets closer, please make sure your student(s) knows what to do in case of any early dismissal or school closure due to inclement weather. Such as which bus to ride or who will be picking them up from school. SHHS is Johnson City-City Schools not Washington County.
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EXAMS
The 10th, 11th & 12th Grade Department 9 Week Exam schedule is as follows:
Thursday, March 6th 3rd & 4th Period
Friday, March 7th 1st & 2nd Period
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
This is a meal service program that was designed to help all students purchase lunch when they left money at home or did not bring lunch on a School day. School Board supported and approved. Food for Thought has been providing lunches to all students since 1994. If you would like to support Food for Thought, send tax deductible donations to: Food for Thought, 2717 Cherokee Road, Johnson City TN 37604.
Servicing the Community One Meal at a Time©“Hungry students can not learn”
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FOOTBALL 2008 SEASON TICKETS
Information about renewing or purchasing Season Football Tickets will be published around March.
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GRADE CARDS & MID TERMS
Grade Cards for Fall Session were mailed out around January 8th
Mid Terms will be distributed to students Wednesday, February 6th
Grade Cards will be distributed to students during 1st period Wednesday, March 26th
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Through an environment characterized by creativity, inquiry, personal responsibility, and cultural awareness, Science Hill High School will graduate students who will be proficient in math, science, language, and written/oral communication, with the ability to problem solve and work in teams in the global community.
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NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to the following teachers that became national board certified this year-Laura Lifford-English 8/9, Jeff Price-English 10/12, Dr. Lisa Swor-English 10/12, Connie Williams-Math 8/9.
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NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
The test will be administered May 5th-16th. Registration will begin Monday, February 4the and will end Tuesday, March 4th. The registration fee is $84. per test. Students should watch the announcements and register early. Make checks payable to Science Hill High School.
ASVAB (ARMED SERVICE VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY)
The test will be given to registered juniors and seniors on February 20th. Students should have signed up in the Counseling Office for the test in January. This free test is necessary for career placement if entering the military and it is also a good occupational interest test for all students.
(FAFSA) is available in the Counseling Office or students and parents can go on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. A pin number is necessary for students and parents and can be obtained at www.pin.ed.gov. Keep your pin numbers in a safe place to use throughout college. On-line applications will produce a quicker response. FAFSA’s should be completed as soon as W-2 forms are received (no later than March 1st for financial aid). The quicker the forms are submitted, the better the chance to actually receive money if you qualify. Please talk with the counselors or with a college financial aid office if you have questions. Always keep a copy of your FAFSA and the student aid report that you should receive. FAFSA’s must be completed each year. This is necessary in order to receive the Tennessee Hope and other Lottery Scholarships.
There are many local scholarships available at Science Hill High School. The competition is among Science Hill students only, so the chance for being awarded money is much greater. These scholarship applications were available in the Counseling Office in January. Students should watch the announcements and check the scholarship board in the Counseling Office as well. The scholarship winners will be announced at Awards Program May 16th.
SENIOR CHECK OUT FORMS
Forms will be given to seniors on Friday, April 25th at 8am in the 10-12 Auditorium during the senior meeting. This form is very important, as it instructs the counseling office where to send the final high school transcript. Please make sure your student completes this form and returns it to the counseling office ASAP.
Students in grades 8 and 11 are required to complete the State Department of Education's writing exam. This year the writing exam will take place on Wednesday, February 6th (date moved due to elections on February 5th). Students are provided a topic, or prompt, and are required to write a 3-5 paragraph essay in a specific amount of time. In preparation for this exam, practice writing assessments are held involving all students, grades 8-12. If there are any questions regarding this exam or any other state mandated exam, please contact Dr. Selene Hardin at 232-2192 ext. 4645.
To All 17 and 18 Year Old Men- According to Federal law, all men must register with Selective Service within 30 days for their 18th birthday. You must do this in order to stay eligible for student loans, government jobs, job training, and obtaining or renewing your driver’s license. Simply register online at WWW.SSS.GOV or apply at the Post Office. If you are already 18, you cannot complete a FAFSA unless you have registered.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for February 7th from 3-7:15PM by appointment ONLY by calling Mrs. Deel at 232-2206 for 8/9, or Mrs. Bray at 232-2184 for 10/12. Throughout the year parents may schedule parent/teacher conferences with teachers by calling 232-2190 for 10/12 parents, 232-2177 for 8/9 parents, 928-0380 for AC parents. Ask for teacher's voice mail and leave a message that you would like to schedule a conference.
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Information on registration for 2008-2009 classes will be mailed on Wednesday, February 20th in a special registration edition of Topper Tidbits.
Parent meetings for registration are scheduled as follows:
MEETING |
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Rising 8th |
Tuesday, April 29th |
6:30PM |
10-12 Auditorium |
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Rising 9th |
Monday, March 3rd |
6:30PM |
10-12 Auditorium |
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Rising 10th-12th |
Thursday, March 6th |
6:30PM |
10-12 Auditorium |
4 Yr-plan appointments are scheduled as follows:
DATE |
TIME |
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Thursday, March 20th |
3-7:30pm |
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Monday, March 24th |
3-7:30pm |
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Tuesday, March 25th |
3-7:30pm |
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Thursday, March 27th |
3-7:30pm |
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SENIOR INFORMATION
A representative from Jostens will be in the 10/12 Cafeteria from 10:48am-4pm on Thursday, March 20th to deliver all orders received for Senior Cap/Gown/Graduation supplies. If you have not placed an order for your Cap/Gown/Graduation supplies, see Connie Reaves in the 10/12 Main Office ASAP.
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SPRING BREAK
Students will not attend school from Monday, March 10th through Friday, March 14th.
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STUDENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
All students are responsible to clear up their financial obligations. Parents may call Mrs. Bray @ 232-2184 to check the obligation book. Seniors MUST have all obligations cleared before a transcript will be mailed to colleges or employers.
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) APPLICATIONS
Students in grades 8-11 may pick up applications to run for an SGA office for the 08-09 school year from March 17th through March 31st in the 8/9 or the 10/12 Main Offices. Applications are due back to the 8/9 or 10/12 Main Offices no later than 3pm Wednesday, April 2nd. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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THE LOCKER
Stop by "The Locker" to find all of your Science Hill spirit items. We still have a great supply of hooded sweatshirts, toboggan’s and the famous “Hill” t-shirt.
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TRACK MEETING
If you are interested in track plan on attending a meeting on Monday, February 4 at 2:55pm in the 10/12 cafeteria for students in grades 9-12. An 8th grade meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5th at 2:40pm in room B217 on the 8/9 campus. The paperwork should only take 15 minutes.
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Athletic coaches are responsible for organizing their own athletic banquets and notifying their athletes with date, time and location.
Topper Tidbits
December/January 2008
SPORTS PASS
Winter sports are quickly approaching so make plans to get your Sports Pass which permits admission to all home athletic events (Except Tournaments) for this school year. See Janet Phillips on the 10/12 campus room 502 Student Activities Office (next to the locker) to complete form. Students $40 & Adults $60 (check payable to SHHS). YOUR SPORTS PASS CAN BE PICKED UP WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER REQUESTED. Any questions, call Janet Phillips 232-2205 or Keith Turner 232-2195.
8/9 Campus
12/17 Monday Morning Exams/Regular Classes in afternoon.
12/18 Tuesday Afternoon Exams at 7:45am as if 11am (1/2 day)
10/12 Campus
12/17 Monday 1st & 2nd Period/Regular Classes in afternoon
12/18 Tuesday 3rd & 4th Period Exams will start at 7:45am (1/2 day)
All students are required to take exams in all classes on the scheduled date for final exams.
OFFICE SCHEDULE FOR HOLIDAYS
The Science Hill High School offices will be closed from Monday, December 24, 2007 through Tuesday, January 1, 2008, so please plan accordingly.
HOLIDAY BREAKS
Tuesday, December 18th is the last day for students. This is a ½ day. 8/9 students will be dismissed at 11:25am and 10/12 students will be dismissed at 11:30am. Students report to homeroom on Wednesday, January 2nd to receive Spring Session class schedules. NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 21st.
FINE ARTS PRODUCTIONS
December 4 9th Grade Chorus Concert @ 7pm, 10/12 Aud
December 6 8th Grade Chorus Concert @ 7pm, 10/12 Aud
December 10 8th Grade Band & Percussion Ensemble 7:30pm 10/12 Aud
December 11 9th Grade Band & Symphonic Band 7:30pm 10/12 Aud
December 13 Choir Concert 7pm 10/12 Aud
STUDENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
ALL STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO CLEAR UP THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. Parents may call Mrs. Deel at 232-2206 for 8/9, and Mrs. Bray at 232-2184 for 10/12 to check the obligation book. Seniors MUST have all obligations cleared before a transcript will be mailed to colleges or employers.
COUNSELING NEWS
FINANCIAL AID – Want to earn $16,000.00 toward college? Financial Aid Night will be held at East Tennessee State University’s D.P. Culp Center, Thursday, December 13, 2007, at 6 p.m. Information will be shared regarding completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the Lottery Scholarship, and other lending options. Representatives from local colleges and universities and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) will be available to offer information.
The FAFSA should not be completed until after January, 2008. Tax information is completed for families after January 1, 2008. Parents and students should be applying now for their PIN numbers at the following website: pin.ed.gov. You will need an email address, social security number, pass phrases and birthdates to apply for your pin. The pin numbers will be emailed back to you. Keep accurate records of pin numbers and pass phrases since these are necessary to use as an electronic signature when you do complete your FAFSA every year that you attend college.
Local Scholarship information will be available at Financial Aid Night. Applications will be available for students after winter break. Check our daily announcements at our website: jcschools.org/shhs.htm.
STUDY SKILLS COURSES will be offered by the Counseling Office to 10/12 students free and right after school. General study skills, note-taking, test taking skills, and test anxiety prevention will be some of the topics offered. Please watch the Daily Announcements for upcoming times, dates, and place.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS should be completed as soon as possible. Colleges have deadlines for applications and especially for scholarships. Any application due the first week in January should be completed and transcripts requested by December 15th. Male students should remember to register with Selective Service as soon as possible after turning “18”. Failure to do so will delay admission and financial aid help. You must apply to college to obtain financial aid or complete the FAFSA. Clear all obligations before transcripts can be sent.
TESTING INFORMATION
Gateway Exams will be administered on the following dates: December 4-Gateway Math (Algebra), December 5-Gateway Language (English 10), December 6-Gateway Science (Biology). Only students who are enrolled in block schedule classes will complete these exams in December. Students who have previously failed the exam and those students who are new to Tennessee and have already taken the courses will also take the exams. Students who are currently enrolled in these Gateway Classes will be required to take these examinations. In addition to meeting the graduation requirements, these tests are counted as 15% of the student’s final grade in the course. If a student has already passed a Gateway Exam, but failed a class, they must take the Gateway Exam again as it is part of their final grade.
End of Course Exams will be administered as follows: December 10-U.S. History & English 9 (10-12 campus), December 11-Math Foundations 2 (10-12 campus only) & Physical science (9-12 students). Students currently enrolled in these courses must take these exams. These exams will count as 15% of the student’s final grade in the course.
PLAN Sophomore students and parents will receive results of the PLAN Test (the Preliminary ACT) in January. Students will obtain their score reports and the test booklet that they used when the PLAN was administered on November 8th. This is useful information for students to use when preparing for the ACT college entrance testing which usually occurs during our student’s junior year (11th grade). This test predicts ACT scores and also provides the results of an Interest Inventory which students may use to explore job and career opportunities. Please contact your student’s counselor if you would like to review the PLAN Score Report with them.
SENIOR INFORMATION:
Don't forget to check the spelling of your name listed on the 10/12 Main Office window. This is how your name will appear on your diploma. If you have a change or correction, see Connie Reaves in the main office BEFORE Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Changes will not be made after diplomas have been ordered. Seniors can order graduation products on line at www.jostens.com.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Providing lunch meals to SHHS students for four years, Food for Thought needs your financial support. If you would like to support the award winning Food for Though meal service program, send tax deductible donations made payable to: FFT/SHHS Foundation, 2717 Cherokee Road, Johnson City, TN 37604 or go on-line to www.myschoolbucks.com for fast, easy payment. For more information contact Audrey Cloyd at 423-926-4755.
SHHS PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Thank you to all who have
joined the PTSA so far. We have a total of 762 members including 25 Challenge
Members (those who joined all 10 JC School PTAs). This total is 170 members
MORE than we had last year!
*For all teachers (and
anyone else) who haven't joined PTSA. There is still time! Contact Patty
Holbrook 929-9371 or D. Kerr 282-1859.
* The SHHS PTSA would like to thank Matt Johnson and CiCi's Pizza for their
support during our Teacher Appreciation luncheons.
*The SHHS PTSA Newsletter is now online at
www.shhsptsa.org. Check the Links and Events Page for the current
newsletter.
* For students who need Community Service Hours, the PTSA has many
opportunities. Volunteer to help out at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore Student
Fun Day on December 9, 2007-contact Karen Lauderdale at 282-9711. Volunteer with
Grounds Beautification-contact Harvey Byerley at 975-0104
* Best wishes to all for
a safe and Happy Holiday Season!
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
The Science Hill School Improvement Committee is at it again this year for all parents or other interested parties. Below is a copy of the SH Mission Statement, written during the 2006-07 academic year. If you should desire to see any changes, please contact William Stanton (10-12 campus) via school mail, or e-mail him at: stantonw@jcschools.org. We appreciate your input.
Science Hill’s Mission Statement, written 2007:
“Through an environment characterized by creativity, personal responsibility, and cultural awareness, Science Hill High School will graduate students who will be proficient in math, science, language, and written/oral communication, with the ability to problem solve and work in teams in a global community.”
NORTHEAST STATE FAST TRACK PROGRAM
Twelve Science Hill students have applied for Northeast State's Spring 2008 Fast Track Program. Not only do these students earn college credits (books and tuition free) while still in high school, they will be able to earn an Associate's Degree (books and tuition free) and, only two years after high school graduation, qualify for jobs paying from $45,000 to $60,000 with local employers. Fast Track programs include: Chemical Process Operations, Electromechanical Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Welding/Metal Fabrication, and Health-Related Professions (R.N. in two years). For more information see Ms. Bray in 10-12 Guidance or contact Mr. Gary Lee, Northeast State's Director of High School Transition Programs at 423-354-2505 or gelee@northeachstate.edu .
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS SPRING 2008
**DATES, LOCATION AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS OR www.jcschools.org/shhs
Parent/Student meeting is required for all squads. If parent or guardian is not available, an adult (18 years or older) must attend meeting with student.
ALL CHEERLEADING PACKETS WILL BE NUMBERED AND SIGNED OUT BY AN ADULT.
TRYOUTS FOR 8th GRADE SQUAD
Required parent/student meeting on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 5:30pm in the SHHS 10/12 Cafeteria for all 7th grade parents and their 7th grade students who wish to try out for the SHHS 8th Grade Cheerleading Squad. Required try out clinics will be held on Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18 in the Auxiliary Gym at Freedom Hall from 3pm - 6pm. Attendance at both clinic days IS REQUIRED. Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 19 from 3pm - 6pm in the SHHS 10/12 Gym. Completed forms & physicals need to be signed in with Tammy Pearce at ITMS Administrative Office by 3pm March 7, 2008.
TRYOUTS FOR 9TH GRADE SQUAD
Required parent/student meeting on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 5:30pm in the SHHS 10/12 Cafeteria for all 8th grade students who wish to try out for the SHHS 9th Grade Cheerleading Squad. Required try out clinics will be held on Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18 in the Auxiliary Gym at Freedom Hall from 3pm - 6pm. Attendance at both clinic days IS REQUIRED. Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 19 from 3pm - 6pm in the SHHS 10/12 Gym.
TRYOUTS FOR JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD
More information to follow about possibly having a JV Squad. Check Daily Announcements or web page www.jcschools.org/shhs.
TRYOUTS FOR VARSITY SQUAD
Required parent/student meeting on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 5:30pm in the SHHS 10/12 cafeteria for all freshman, sophomores and juniors who wish to try out for the SHHS Varsity Cheerleading Squad. Required try out clinics will be held on Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18 in the SHHS 10/12 Gym from 3pm - 6pm. Attendance at both clinic days IS REQUIRED. Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 19 from 3pm - 6pm in the SHHS 10/12 Gym.
IF SCHOOL IS DISMISSED DUE TO WEATHER, MEETINGS WILL BE RESCHEDULED AND POSTED IN THE DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS OR WWW.JCSCHOOLS.ORG/SHHS.
All forms and physicals must be completed and submitted to Janet Phillips between the hours of 7am – 12noon or 1pm - 3pm in Room 502 (Student Activities Office) next to the Locker on the 10/12 campus of Science Hill by 3pm on Friday, March 7, 2008. Forms and physicals will not be accepted at any other location. Signature required when turning in forms and physicals.
OPEN GYM CHEER CLINIC
Clinic will be held on Monday, March 3, 2008 from 3:15-6:15pm in the 10/12 Cafeteria. This clinic is not required but all girls who plan to try out are welcome to come. The cost is $15 at the door.
LETTERS-No one else may pick up the letter for the candidate. Each candidate may pick up their letter at each campuses main office on March 21, 2008 after school.
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LISTEN TO A LIST OF WEEKLY ACTIVITIES FOR SCIENCE HILL BY CALLING 232-2203.
Seniors should be completing college applications now. Many schools have Nov. 1 deadlines for honors level scholarships and early decision or early action. Be sure to pay the $5.00 senior fee, complete a transcript release form to be kept in the student’s record, pay all obligations (Call Shelia Bray, 232-2184 to check on obligations) and update your resume. If you need written recommendations from teachers, give them plenty of time to complete and offer them a copy of your resume. If you apply on-line, remember to tell the counseling office to send a transcript. If you complete a paper copy, bring your application to your counselor to be completed with your transcript and mailed. The faster you apply, the better chance you have of being accepted. Parents and students need to go on-line and check out a program at www.tn.kuder.com. This program provides occupational information, interest testing, college searches, financial aid and scholarship information. Students have access to all the information that can help them apply to colleges in their senior year. This program can be set up by the student and may be used throughout high school. Resume writing is also available. In order to complete an interest survey to determine possible occupations, students must see the counselor to obtain a special code. Eighth grade students will begin the program with follow-up in grade nine. Other good web sites can be found through www.jcschools.org/shhs under the counseling section. Daily announcements to students, which often contain scholarship information, can be found at the SHHS site.
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ACT PREP COURSE
The Counseling Office is offering an ACT Prep Course for the October 27 and the December 8 ACT Exams. The cost is $15.00 and is payable in the Counseling Office. The class meets from 2:45-4pm on October 16, 18, 22, 23,& 25 for the October ACT. The class for the December ACT meets from 2:45-4pm on November 27, 28, 29 and December 4 and 6. The class covers testing-taking strategies as well as test materials.
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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Senior parents and students-plan to attend the once a year opportunity to learn about Financial Aid. How do you apply for the HOPE (lottery) Scholarship? What process is necessary to obtain grants and loans? To find out, please attend Financial Aid Night on Thursday, December 13 at 6pm at the D.P. Culp Center at ETSU.
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GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL
Governor’s School applications are available in the Counseling Office. The Governor’s Schools are 4-6 weeks of intensive study in the summer at various college campuses. The Arts applications are due by October 15 and all others by November 5 to the Counseling office. There are several new schools. Sophomores & Juniors may apply but can only attend 1 school. College Credit is possible. Attendance is Free.
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PSAT
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) will be given October 20th. Juniors take this test to see if they may qualify for the National Merit or National Achievement Award. Sophomores may take the test for practice. The test date is set nationally and schools administer the exam one time each year.
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
Science Hill has been accepted as a candidate school to become an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The anticipated date for course offerings is Fall, 2008. The IB Diploma Program is a two year course of study for 11th and 12th grade students, resulting in an IB Diploma as well as a Tennessee State diploma. This is a comprehensive curriculum that serves highly motivated college-bound students. It emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to learning in which the student is an active participant. All Diploma candidates study languages (English and a foreign language), a social science, an experimental science, mathematics, and the arts. The goal of IB Diploma Program is to produce critical thinkers with a well-rounded global perspective. Any interested student or parent may contact one of the counselors or Dr. Selene Hardin, IB Coordinator for Science Hill at 232-2192 x 4645 or hardins@jcschools.org for further information.
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The Student Government Association will collect food items from November 5th – 16th to create food baskets for Thanksgiving. The food collected by the students will go to 80 SHHS student families. Last year the students collected enough food for 80 SHHS families to have breakfast, lunch, a complete Thanksgiving dinner (including turkey), and an additional dinner. Each classroom is assigned a certain food item to collect. Please ask students what food item they are suppose to bring in and help support the Thanksgiving Food Drive.
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GARAGE SALE
Basketball Boosters Annual Garage Sale: Friday, October 5 & 6 at 3329 Berkshire.
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MATH TUTORING
If you son or daughter seems to be struggling with any of their Math courses, please check with his or her math teacher for FREE tutoring times.
CHORUS NEWS
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” will be performed by the SHHS Choral Department November 1, 3, 4 (3:00pm on the 4th only) and 8, 9, 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. Millie Dillmount, (Jennifer Darden) comes to New York is search of a secretarial job and an unattached boss. She moves into a hotel for women, run by kindly Mrs. Meers (Jake Jessup), and she befriends the pretty, petite orphan Dorothy Brown (Briana Raione). Millie finds work with the handsome bachelor Trevor Graydon (John Schmidt), but Trevor has his eyes on Dorothy. So too does Mrs. Meers, who despite her kindly exterior is actually an unscrupulous white slaver. Paper clip salesman Jimmy Smith (Craig Berglund), on the other hand, pledges his undying love to Millie. Come enjoy and find out what happens next. If you have any questions you can call 423-232-2194.
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WEBPAGE
Keep informed of the latest events and happenings at Science Hill. Log on to WWW.JCSCHOOLS.ORG/SHHS and access our daily announcements, sport schedules, topper tidbits, and much more. You can even purchase Science Hill spirit items from our bookstore on-line. Log in and check it out!!!
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CA$H FOR CARTRIDGE$
Science Hill High School is partners with Cartridge World to recycle your used ink and laser cartridges. Help Science Hill raise money by donating your empty cartridges. Used ink and laser cartridges may be dropped off at Science Hill’s 10-12 main office or the 8th grade office on the SH 8-9 campus. Cartridges from area Businesses are also welcome. Businesses may contact Connie Reaves at 232-2160 to arrange pick up for larger quantities.
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SENIOR CAP & GOWN AND ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION
Seniors received graduation cap & gown and announcements order information from Jostens on September 25, 2007. Orders will be taken on October 2 in the 10-12 cafeteria for Senior Girls during lunch time and 2:50-6pm and Senior Boys will place their order during lunch time on October 3 from 2:40-4pm. Jostens will also be taking orders in the cafeteria on October 18 from 11-1pm. Seniors are reminded to complete their order forms and have deposit ready upon placing their orders with the representative. If you need an order packet or have questions, see Connie Reaves in the SH 10-12 main office.
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SENIOR DIPLOMA NAMES
Seniors are reminded to check the spelling of their name on the list that is posted on the 10-12 main office windows. This is how your name will appear on your diploma. Turn any changes/corrections in to Connie Reaves in the 10-12 main office by November 20. Names will not be changed after diplomas are ordered.
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à 10-12 Dept. Exams 10/4 (3rd & 4th periods) 10/5 (1st & 2nd periods)
à End of nine weeks on10/5
à Grade cards given in 1st period classes on 10/24
à Mid Terms given to students for Term 2 on 11/14
Make sure you check Gateway, End-of-Course, and Final Exams dates as family plans are made during the holiday season.
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● SAT & SUBJECT October 6th
● PSAT October 20th
● ACT October 27th
● SAT & SUBJECT November 3rd
● EXPLORE November 5th & 6th (8th graders only)
● PLAN November 7th & 8th (10th graders only)
In May the TN Legislature passed into law the Explore & Plan mandated test.
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FALL SESSION HOLIDAYS.
à NO SCHOOL October 8-12. Athletic and extracurricular academic activities will still be held as scheduled.
à NO SCHOOL October 26.
à NO SCHOOL on November 21-23. Thanksgiving Holidays.