Tuesday, October 31, 2017

HHS 11/1-11/7/17

Dear Parent/Guardian, Student, and Highland Ram Supporter,

 We want to formally invite the Highland faculty, parents, students, and other community members to come and enjoy a wonderful showing of DRACULA! Put on by Highland's drama students and teacher Mr. Ted Bonman. It will be a fun show. Hope to see you there on November 2, 3, 4, or 6th.


The School Board decided on a name for the Pocatello School District Athletic Stadium located behind Highland High School. The name they elected is Iron Horse Stadium, representing the long standing influence and history of the railroad in the Pocatello community. We have recently received several calls and inquiries regarding a rumor of boundaries being enforced for the high schools in our community. Currently, a committee made up of school administrators, district administrators, parents, and other community leaders has been formed to discuss the situation of school choice and boundaries for our high schools in our community. No decisions have been made and the committee is just beginning its discussion.

 Reminder to parents and students. The closer we get to the end of the trimester, please make sure you are checking infinite campus regularly. Tutoring is available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 4-5:30.  Please see the academic calendar for room numbers. If students fail a class during the school year, they may not be able to retake that class again during the year. With 1600 students, class sizes are often full and adding a student who already took the class may not be a possibility. Students who fail a class, may be required to attend summer school to make it up. If the student is a senior then they will not be able to walk with their class during graduation. 

Herff Jones will start taking orders on Wednesday, November 1st.

We are proud of Cross Country finishing strong at the state meet at Eagle Island in Eagle, ID. Girls finished with 9th place and Boys with 10th place. Great season! Swimming and Football will be competing in state competition this week. Swimming heads to Boise to the State Meet on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Boise Aquatic Center, while Football plays in the Quarter Finals v Capital in the Holt Arena this Friday at 8:15pm. If football wins they will head to Boise next Friday to take on the winner between Rocky Mountain and Eagle in the Semi-Finals. A link to state information for Swimming and Football is included below.  Good luck Highland Swimmers and good luck to Highland Football!

State Swim Information=
http://www.idhsaa.org/sports/swimming.aspx

State Football Bracket=
http://www.idahosports.com/tournaments/brackets/1718/football/5A.aspx

Also, how about our amazing Marching Band! Their hard work is an inspiration and has been paying off by winning awards in every competition they have participated in this year. Most recently last Saturday taking 2nd at the Mt. Timpanogos Marching Invitational in Pleasant Grove, UT. 

With fall sports wrapping up, Speech and Debate have already gotten underway competing at Pocatello High School and Centennial High School in Boise. They are also competing this weekend at Hillcrest High School. Girls Basketball Tryouts are also underway with Boys Basketball and Wrestling beginning in the next couple of weeks.  Winter Activities here we come! 

Recently Highland High School administration met with Pocatello High School and Century High School administration to ensure we are following the same procedures regarding finals.  As a result there have been some adjustments with how Highland handles checkout procedures on the days of finals to align more closely with the other schools.  

Students will remain in class during finals and will not be able to checkout during class time. This time has been reserved for students to complete finals and will be protected as such.  This will minimize distractions and create the best possible environment for assessment.  All the high schools in the district seek academic excellence and creating an appropriate environment for assessment is essential in helping students perform at their best.  

The question then becomes, "Can I check my student out during finals?"  The answer is, not during class time.  If there is an emergency then school administration will determine how to respond and will work with those involved.  Dental appointments or other doctor appointments do not count as emergencies and the school expectation is that these appointments will need to be rescheduled when they do not infringe on the time dedicated for finals.  Please call the school and speak with school administration with questions or concerns.    

We appreciate your support and understanding with this adjustment. 

Here is the Highland Finals Schedule for the First Trimester:

Wednesday November 8th
1st Period 8:32-9:32
2nd Period 9:37-10:37
3rd Period 10:42-11:42
LUNCH 11:42-12:30
4th Period FINAL 12:30-2:00
5th Period FINAL 2:10-3:42

Thursday November 9th
1st Period FINAL 8:32-10:02
2nd Period FINAL 10:07-11:37
LUNCH 11:42-12:30
3rd Period FINAL 12:30-2:00
0 (Early Morning) Period FINAL/Student Makeup 2:10-3:42

In order to improve we gather feedback from our own staff, our students and our  value your feedback. Please fill out the following survey and we will review the responses in our school leadership team meetings and we will plan for improvement based on the feedback you provide. Working together we will continue our tradition of excellence through continual improvement.

School Improvement Survey Link=https://goo.gl/forms/JiVldqbeCqKxzRww1

Finally, a reminder that Sunday 11/5/17 is Daylight Savings and you will need to set your clocks back an hour.

Go Highland Rams!

HHS Fall Athletics/Activities Weekly Report:

Highland High School Administration (208)237-1300
Brad Wallace-Principal (wallacbr@sd25.us) phone ext.103
Travis Bell-Assistant Principal/Athletic and Activities Director (belltr@sd25.us) phone ext.105
Jena Wilcox-Assistant Principal (wilcoxje@sd25.us) phone ext.104
Steve Morton-Assistant Principal (mortonst@sd25.us) phone ext.107 

Counseling Center (208)237-1300
Tami Romriell=students with last name A-D (romrieta@sd25.us) phone ext.131
Christa Santos-Smith=students with last name E-K (santosch@sd25.us) phone ext.109
Cali Baker=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.116
Roger Holyoak=students with last name S-Z (holyoaro@sd25.us) phone ext.110

School Psychologist
Debra Erlandson-(erlandde@sd25.us) phone ext.141

News and information from the Counselors and College/ career Advisors

Nextsteps. Idaho.gov
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Financial Aid Information for Parents Visit NextSteps.Idaho.gov and click on the tab at the top FOR FAMILIES
These resources can help put the financial aid process and your options in perspective.
Scholarship Search 101
http://nextsteps.idaho.gov/resources/scholarship-search-101
You can pay for college. Here’s how.
http://nextsteps.idaho.gov/resources/you-can-go-heres-how/
Understanding Federal Student Aid
http://nextsteps.idaho.gov/resources/types-of-federal-student-aid
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
http://nextsteps.idaho.gov/resources/fafsa-on-the-web-worksheet
National Scholarship Search Engines.



IMPORTANT HHS SITES/LINKS KEEPING YOU INFORMED:


HIGHLAND SPORTS/ACTIVITES CALENDAR:

SCHOLARSHIPS: For current information on SCHOLARSHIPS please check the link-https://sites.google.com/a/sd25.us/schools/scholarships

HIGHLAND SCHOOL DATA ANALYSIS:

HIGHLAND INTERVENTIONS for ACADEMICS/ATTENDANCE/BEHAVIOR:

DISTRICT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CLASSES:

DISTRICT AP/DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES:

HIGHLAND FACULTY, CLUBS, ADVISORS & EMAILS:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zT89ZOcir5HijP53_J6fZ2X0uvj8g6kt_B1XlR_g0GY/edit?usp=sharing

HIGHLAND SCHOOL SONGS: 

HIGHLAND NEWSLETTER: Check in on the weekly blog updated by HHS administration each weekend. http://rammessages.blogspot.com/?view=classic


HIGHLAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Check out RAMTV produced by the HHS Broadcasting classes= https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dzu9D7sw_44YVVXyiFh9g

HIGHLAND MEDIA CENTER INSTAGRAM: Follow @highlandreads 

PRINCIPAL WALLACE's TWITTER: Follow@wall7935

Be sure and purchase your $2 Ticket or Tickets for the Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Pocatello Raffle benefiting Athletics and Activities.  Last year a Pocatello High School parent won a brand new Dodge Dart all expenses paid including taxes.  Over $56,000 was raised for school activities in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District in last years raffle.  Support athletics and activities again this year and buy raffle tickets for $2 for the chance to win a new Jeep Renegade worth $25,000 donated by Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Pocatello. There is no limit on the number of tickets you can buy.  All expenses for the car are covered, including taxes.  All proceeds go to school athletics and activities.  Tickets are on sale until May 21, 2018 and the drawing will take place at the new Lithia Dealership in Pocatello on May 31, 2018.  Contact the school bursar to buy tickets (208)237-1300 and/or look to buy tickets and see the car on display at home events throughout the school year.


Ticket Prices for Holt Arena:
$8-adult
$6-Middle School w/Student ID
$4-Child/Senior
$2-High School w/Student ID
$2-District Employee w/Activities Card

Soccer Ticket Prices @ Bannock Fields
Soccer is now charging for games at Bannock Fields.
The prices are=
$3-general admission
$10-family general admission
FREE-High School Students w/Activities Card 
FREE-Kids 6 and Under
Ticket Prices for Events @ HHS:
$6-Adults
$5-Seniors 55 and up
$4-Children 6-14yrs.
FREE-Staff w/Activities Card
FREE-Any Pocatello School District High School Student w/Activities Card
$3-Middle School Student w/Activities Card
$4-Visiting Student(s) w/Activities Card

Family Events/Activities Passes available for $130.  This gets you and your entire immediate family (except high school students-they must buy their own activity card) into any home event for the entire school year.  This does NOT include Holt Arena. 

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL November 1-November 14, 2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
  

Wednesday 11/1/17
Herff Jones Graduation Orders
4pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm General Tutoring Rooms B4
4pm Math Tutoring Room B69
4pm Girls Basketball Practice/Tryouts
6:30pm Fall Band Concert @ Highland Main Gym

Thursday 11/2/17
10:30am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony-Pocatello School District Iron Horse Stadium @ Highland
2pm Leave for State Swim Meet @ Boise Aquatic Center
2:30pm ISU Tech Thursday's: Occupational Therapy Assistant 
4pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm General Tutoring Rooms B4 & B74
4pm Math Tutoring Room B70
7:00pm Dracula put on by Highland Drama @ HHS Auditorium $3 students $5 General Admission

Friday 11/3/17
Speech & Debate Joust @ Hillcrest
State Swim Meet @ Boise Aquatic Center
7:00pm Dracula put on by Highland Drama @ HHS Auditorium $3 students $5 General Admission
8:15pm State 5A Football Quarter Finals v Capital @ Holt Arena 

Saturday 11/4/17
State Swim Meet @ Boise Aquatic Center
7:00pm Dracula put on by Highland Drama @ HHS Auditorium $3 students $5 General Admission

Sunday 11/5/17-DAYLIGHT SAVINGS, Set Clocks Back an Hour

Monday 11/6/17
7:00pm Dracula put on by Highland Drama @ HHS Auditorium $3 students $5 General Admission

Tuesday 11/7/17
4pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm General Tutoring Rooms B4 & B74
4pm Math Tutoring Room B70

Wednesday 11/8/17-FINALS TRI 1
Bell Schedule=
1st Period 8:32-9:32
2nd Period 9:37-10:37
3rd Period 10:42-11:42
LUNCH 11:42-12:30
4th Period FINAL 12:30-2:00
5th Period FINAL 2:10-3:42

4pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm General Tutoring Rooms B4
4pm Math Tutoring Room B69

Thursday 11/9/17-FINALS TRI 1 
Bell Schedule=
1st Period FINAL 8:32-10:02
2nd Period FINAL 10:07-11:37
LUNCH 11:42-12:30
3rd Period FINAL 12:30-2:00
0 (Early Morning) Period FINAL/Student Makeup 2:10-3:42

 4pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm General Tutoring Rooms B4 & B74
4pm Math Tutoring Room B70

 Friday 11/10/17-STUDENTS NO SCHOOL/RECORD DAY
First Day of Boys Basketball Tryouts
First Wrestling Practice
Speech & Debate Gate City Invite @ Highland
5A State Football Semi-Finals=
Winner of Highland v Capital plays winner of Eagle v Rocky Mountain in Boise

Saturday 11/11/17-VETERAN'S DAY
Speech & Debate Gate City Invite @ Highland
10am Mock Drama Competition 
6pm Girls Freshman/JV Basketball v Minico @ Highland
7:30pm Girls Varsity Basketball v Minico @ Highland

Monday 11/13/17-VETERAN'S DAY ASSEMBLY
First Day of 2nd Trimester
Veteran's Day Assembly Bell Schedule=

Tuesday 11/14/17


Upcoming Events:
  • 11/29 Key Club Blood Drive @HHS
  • 3/13/18 Key Club Blood Drive @HHS
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