Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Highland 1/29-2/5/18

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

This year one of the things we have been focusing on is deepening our understanding of, and improving with, our self and collective efficacy, as a staff and with students. Our studies indicate that "there is a clear and well-documented relationship between expectations and performance. People and groups, or teams of people, who believe in themselves are likely to try harder, longer. In other words they have more grit and are more resilient" (quoted from Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End by Rosabeth Moss Kanter, 2006, p.39).

The definition of self-efficacy is one's belief in their ability to succeed, self-confidence.

The definition of collective efficacy is a group or team with a collective belief in the ability to succeed, confidence in each other in the collective vision, mission, goals.

Individuals, and teams of people, who develop enough self and collective efficacy to accomplish the goals they set before them have similar attributes, as do those who fall into losing spirals. The goal is to become aware of both sets of characteristics or attributes.

 As we become more aware, it is easier to identify when we are using, or slipping into, practices leading to losing streaks and correct them. Awareness is key to continual improvement. These characteristics or attributes are gathered from Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End by Rosabeth Moss Kanter  and include=
Winning Streaks:
Losing Streaks:
Winning consistently, creates an illusion that people, organizations, teams, businesses are able to walk on water, when just under the surface are support stones carefully crafted and maintained. Losing streaks begin when we think we are actually walking on water and no longer need supports. That is when we misstep where there is no support and drown.
Stone 1=Facing Facts and Reinforcing Responsibility (Accountability)
Stone 2=Cultivate Collaboration
Stone 3=Inspiring Initiative and Innovation
Losing streaks begin in response to a sense of failure, and failure makes people feel out of control. It is just one more step to a pervasive sense of powerlessness, and powerlessness corrodes confidence. When there are few resources or coping mechanisms for dealing with problems, people fall back on almost primitive, self-protective behavior. Nine pathologies begin to unfold, as an emotional and behavioral chain reaction. If untreated, these responses can turn a few losses into a long losing streak, and modest decline into a death spiral (pp.97-98).

These nine pathologies can be divided into three main categories:
1) panic
2) neglect
3) denial
  • Straight talk: Naming the problem, establishing expectations.
  • Courage to admit responsibility.
  • Dialogue and widespread communication.
  • Priorities: Clear focus and attention to details.
  • Gathering and response to performance feedback, looking in the mirror.
  • Openness without humiliation.
  • Use of data to empower and improve.
  • Established norms for teamwork.
  • Team goals and teamwork towards goals-carrying out important work jointly.
  • Getting connected in new ways, through new conversations.
  • Demonstrating inclusion.
  • Communicating respect.
  • Power to the people: permission to cut the crap and make it happen.
  • Carrying on in adversity and failure-growth mindset, grit, resilience.
  • Believe and invest in people.
  • Direct the energy to the positive.
  • Open opportunities to solve problems and contribute new ideas.
  • Think big, start small.
  • Communication decreases.
  • Criticism and blame increase.
  • Respect decreases.
  • Isolation increases.
  • Focus turns inward.
  • Rifts widen and inequities grows.
  • Initiative decreases.
  • Aspirations diminish.
  • Negativity spreads.

Our RAM Attitudes reflect the characteristics of winning streaks, and we are working continually to improve in living these attributes=

 HIGHLAND RAM ATTITUDES:
 We are thankful for your support in helping all our students prepare to have successful futures whatever adventure they decide to embark on upon the completion of high school.

We appreciate your feedback and support in our efforts to continually improve. Attached is an area where you can submit comments, anonymously where you feel Highland can improve. We appreciate your feedback. 


We will review these comments weekly as an administration.  We love our students and we want to continually improve their educational experience at Highland High School. Please share with us regularly any ideas you think we could implement. Thank you!

Go Highland Rams!

ATTENTION POTENTIAL GRADUATES and PARENTS=
Senior All-Night Graduation Party plans are in full swing and we're excited for an amazing celebration! We are currently seeking monetary and prize donations. If you would like to donate or have connection with a business you could contact for donation, please let us know. Also, if you'd like to help with tickets, advertising, food, games, entertainment, fundraising, prizes, slideshow, decorations, security, or chaperoning, we'd love to have as many parents involved as possible. 
Our next parent meeting will be in the HHS Media Center Thursday, Jan 18 at 7:00pm. Please contact for more information. Thanks!
Annie Leavitt (Senior Class Party Coordinator)  208-705-7131  hhs2018gradparty@gmail.com 
Brett Lewis (Fundraising Team Leader)  208-705-7964  brett.lewis@dhw.idaho.gov 
Leeann Campbell (Fundraising Team Leader)  208-221-8262  campleeann@cableone.net  

News and information from the Counselors and College/ career Advisors

Here are a few things for high school students to consider from
Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. - on www.LiveCareer.com

Take time to think about what you like to do; dream and imagine ideal careers. There are so many opportunities, so many different types of jobs and careers in a wide variety of industries — and there are also other career paths that are just emerging. Even if you are fairly sure of a career choice, take the time in high school to explore similar (or even vastly different) careers. Explore all your options. Examine your likes and dislikes and take a few career-assessment tests. Answer the question, if you could have any job right now, what would it be — and why? Don’t let any barriers hold you back from finding the perfect career.
Example: Take the time for some career assessment and career exploration to expand your vision of potential majors and career paths.
Work, volunteer, or otherwise gain some experience. As with your education, the more you are exposed to, the more options will open to you as you search out careers. There are even a growing number of internship opportunities for high-school students. Seek work and volunteer experiences in and out of school. And from a practical standpoint, work experience looks good on college applications — and on future job applications and resumes. And one other benefit if you are working in a paid position: spending money! Just remember that school and grades have to come first, so only work if you can balance your schedule, manage your time.
Example: If you’re interested in a career in journalism, start writing for your school newspaper and look into a part-time job at a local newspaper.
Don’t let anyone control your dreams and ambitions. You will be horribly miserable at best if you let a parent or other family member dictate your major or your career. Students often feel pressure to follow in an adult family member’s career path, especially if s/he is footing the bill for college, but the worst thing you can do is choose a career to please someone else.
Example: A former student of mine came from “a family of accountants,” and everyone was supposed to join the family CPA firm. The problem, however, was that she had no aptitude for numbers and hated accounting — yet could not summon the courage to tell her family. When she finally did confess her dislike, the world did not end, and
US Naval Academy Prospective Candidates and Applicants
Check out this video montage of the USNA Class of 2017 (A Great Place to Be).  
REMINDER:  Summer Seminar and Summer STEM applications are now being accepted.  DON'T WAIT to apply. (USNA Summer Programs)
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Commander Ledesma

R. R. Ledesma
Commander, US Navy (Retired)
US Naval Academy Blue & Gold Officer Area Coordinator for Idaho
USNA '87            Cell Phone #:  (208) 954-3379

We have a couple of Information Nights coming up that we would like you know know about.  One in Pocatello on February 20 in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room  and one in Idaho Fall on March 8 in the Bennion Student Union Multipurpose Room. They will both be held from 6:30-8:00 pm. See attached flyers for additional information.

At these events students can learn about:
Early College Options in the high school and on an ISU campus
Advanced Opportunities-Fast Forward Opportunities
Application Process
NCAA Eligibility
IMPORTANT HHS SITES/LINKS KEEPING YOU INFORMED:

INFINITE CAMPUS:
https://ic.sd25.us/campus/portal/pocatello.jsp

HIGHLAND RAM ATTITUDES:

SCHOOL DISTRICT#25 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM HANDBOOK: Page 4 has Graduation Requirements
http://www.sd25.us/PDF/Curriculum/Handbooks/17-18-HS-Handbook.pdf

HIGHLAND ACADEMIC CALENDAR:

HIGHLAND SPORTS/ACTIVITES CALENDAR:
http://highlandrams.org/

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 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 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 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE WEEK

Monday 1/29/18

Tuesday 1/30/18
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4 & B74
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B70

1st Round Bye Girls Varsity Basketball District Tournament (Next Game Thursday 2/1/18)

Wednesday 1/31/18
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B69

6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Bonneville
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Bonneville

6:30pm Wrestling v Bonneville @ Highland (Faculty Night)

Thursday 2/1/18-2:30pm ISU Tech Day: Physical Therapist Assistant 
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4 & B74
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B70

7pm Girls Varsity District Basketball v Madison @ Highland

Friday 2/2/18
12pm Speech & Debate Tournament @ Blackfoot

 3pm Wrestling Fleischmann Tournament @ Pocatello High School

6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball v Rigby @ Highland
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball v Rigby @ Highland

Saturday 2/3/18
8am Speech & Debate Tournament @ Blackfoot

 8am Cheerleading Cupids Cheer Challenge @ Highland

 9am Wrestling Fleischmann Tournament @ Pocatello High School

Monday 2/5/18: Nice Week
10:40am Nice Week Assembly
                                    1st hour 8:32-9:18
                                    Advisory 9:23 - 9:43
                                    2nd hour 9:48- 10:36
                                    Assembly 10:41 - 11:41
                                    3rd hour 11:46 - 12:32
                                    Lunch 12:32 1:12
                                    4th hour 1:12 1:55
                               5th hour 2:00 - 2:42

 Tuesday 2/6/18: Highland Leadership Team Meeting 7:40am
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4 & B74
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B70

 Nice Week: Teacher Recognition Challenge

 7pm Girls Varsity District Basketball TBD

Wednesday 2/7/18: Nice Week
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B69

7pm Nice Week Pillow Movie @ Highland
Thursday 2/8/18: Nice Week
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4 & B74
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B70

Nice Week: Sticky Notes Game

 7pm Girls Varsity District Basketball TBD

Friday 2/9/18: Nice Week
5:30am Shredders Ski/Snowboard Club Trip to Sun Valley, Sign-up w/Mr. Sullivan-Room B74

 12pm Speech & Debate @ Rigby

 6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Century
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Century

6:30pm Wrestling v Rigby @ Highland (Senior Night)

Saturday 2/10/18
8am Speech & Debate @ Rigby

 9am Cheer & Dance Districts @ Pocatello High School

Upcoming Events:
  • 4pm-5:30pm Tutoring Every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
    • English Room B15
    • General Tutoring Rooms B4 & B74
    • Math Tutoring Rooms B69 & B7
  • 2/19 No School President's Day
  • 2/21-2/22 Finals Trimester 2
  • 2/22 Last Day of Trimester 2
  • 2/23 No School-Record Day
  • 2/26 First Day Trimester 3
  • 2/28 5:30-9:30pm HHS Family Ski/Snowboard Night @ Pebble Creek Resort-Lift Passes & Dinner Provided
  • 3/5-3/13 Highland Make-A-Wish Week
  • 3/11 Daylight Savings
  • 3/13 Key Club Blood Drive @HHS
  • 3/15 ISU Tech Expo
  • 3/31 Spring Casual Dance
  • 4/2 & 4/10=ISAT 2.0 Testing for all Sophomores-State Graduation Requirement (Please make sure your sophomore students are in attendance on these days)
  • 4/10 Juniors Statewide SAT Testing Day @ Highland
  • 4/17 Every 15 Minutes Assembly & Crash
  • 4/30 12pm Highland Highest Honors Luncheon and Awards @ Highland Media Center
  • 4/30 6:30pm District Highest Honors Reception @ Highland High School Cafeteria
  • 5/5 Highland Prom
  • 5/17-18 Graduates Finals
  • 5/18 Graduates Last Day of School
  • 5/21 Graduates Makeup Day (for those that need it)
  • 5/23-24 Finals for Trimester 3
  • 5/24 Last Day of School
  • 5/25 9am Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal @ Holt Arena
  • 5/25 6pm Highland Graduation @ Holt Arena
  • 5/25 10:30pm Senior All-Night Graduation Party @ Mountain Event Center for more information or to volunteer to help please email hhs2018gradparty@gmail.com
  • 5/29 Record Day
  • 5/29-6/1 9-11am & 1-3pm Graduate Diploma Pickup Day and Fee Payment
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