Monday, October 9, 2023

Highland Newsletter 10/9-10/14/23

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER


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Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

CALENDARS                   
These calendars are continually updated and provide all the important academic and athletic/activities dates for the school year. Please look at them regularly for questions about calendar items. 

Highland Academic Calendar:

Highland Sports/Activities Calendar:

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KEY CLUB BLOOD DRIVE & UNICEF DONATIONS

Highland Key Club is sponsoring a blood drive in the lower gym tomorrow, 10/10/23. Students who are 16 or older may participate. If you donate blood that day you will get a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email. Sign up today by contacting Mrs. Frasure frasurra@sd25.us. Also, Highland Key Club has started their annual Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF drive. The funds raised will be used by UNICEF to provide help to children in need. Students will  please donate to the orange box in their 4th period class. The class that raises the most money will get a pizza party. The competition ends Thursday, October 26.  

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NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY INDUCTION MONDAY OCTOBER 16, 2023 @ 7pm

The National Honors Society has accepted 105 new members this year. The induction will be held Monday, Oct. 16th in Highland's lower gym at 7 PM. It is always exciting to welcome the new members of National Honors Society. We are proud of their focus on academics and their desire to represent our school and community with excellence. 

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SOPHOMORE PSAT WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18, 2023

Reminder that on Wednesday October 18th Sophomore's will be taking the PSAT. All Freshman, Juniors, and Seniors will not come to school, but will instead have a virtual day so that we can accomodate the requirements for the PSAT test. Freshman, Juniors, and Seniors will have online work to complete. Please contact the school with any questions or concerns. 


All sophomores in our district have been signed up to take the PSAT exam that is paid for by the State of Idaho.


The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is given to sophomores as an opportunity to become familiar with the content and process for the SAT college entrance exam which will be taken in their junior year. When testing results are utilized, they provide students feedback on their academic

strengths and weaknesses as well as exploring career interests, scholarships and college searches.


Sophomores will test with their Home Room/TA teacher, but may not be testing in the same room that is listed on their Infinite Campus schedule. On October 16th , there will be maps and classroom rosters hanging outside of the Counseling & Career Center for students tocheck to see the room they will be testing in. On Oct. 18 th , there will be staff in the testing hallways with the same items.

Practice:

https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/full-length-sat-1/paper-sat-tests/a/full-length-psat-

nmsqt

Break down of the exam:

  • Exam set-up steps approx. 20-25 min.
  • Instructions and attendance approx. 10-15 min.
  • English and Reading Exam 1 hour
  • Break 10 min. Students can have snacks and a drink, but ONLY during break time
  • Math Exam 1 hour
  • Dismissal from Exam Room approx. 5 min.

**Since this is our first time giving a digital PSAT we do not have exact times, but we

are estimating the entire process to last 3 hours to possibly 3 ½ hours**

STUDENTS MAY GO HOME AFTER THE EXAM IS OVER. IF YOUR STUDENT RIDES THE BUS, THEY WILL RUN NORMAL AND WILL BE AT HHS AT THEIR REGULAR SCHEUDLED TIME

For more information on the NEW DIGITAL PSAT, please review the following video with

your student. The video is 2:45 in length There a lot of COOL features!

What to expect with the digital PSAT/NMSQT

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yljPogCcKrY

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BOND INFORMATION
A fire on April 21 destroyed several key facilities at Highland High School, including the main gym, cafeteria, music classrooms, weight room, and office areas. Authorities ruled the fire accidental and is a covered loss. The PCSD 25 Board of Trustees is asking voters to consider approving a $45 million bond to return Highland High School to a fully functioning high school facility. The bond will also expedite the district’s ongoing Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) 5-year schedule to upgrade the multipurpose (gym) facilities at Century High School to expand capacity and meet the educational and extracurricular needs of the student population.
For detailed information about the Bond Election, please visit https://www.sd25.us/district/elections-bond. Also, feel free to contact Highland Administration, District Adminisitration, or a School Board or Trustee for questions. The vote is Tuesday, November 7th and requires a supermajority of 66.7% to pass.





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EXTRACURRICULAR'S
Congratulations to Highland Girls JV Soccer finishing their season undefeated and taking 1st in districts. 

Girls Varsity Soccer plays Madison in the district championship tomorrow, Tuesday 10/10 at 6pm at Highland while Boys Varsity Soccer plays Thunder Ridge in the district championship tomorrow, Tuesday 10/10 at 4pm at Thunder Ridge High School. Good luck to both programs seeking a state birth.

Congratulations to both Boys and Girls Golf, both placing 7th at the state tournament. We are so proud of their great season. Way to go Highland Golf!

FAMILY PASS & TICKET PRICES
Get your family sports pass now that includes all home events for the school year, even football games! (Tournaments playoffs, state, and events at the other high schools in the district not included).

Family Passes are $250 for 2 adults and 4 children(14 and under)
                             $125 for 1 adult and 4 children(14 and under)

 Here are the individual costs of tickets for the 2022-23 school year:

Adults-$7.00
Visiting Students and Senior Citizens (60 & Older)-$5.00
Children 12 and under-$5.00
District Middle School Students w/Activity Card-$4.00
Children 5 and Under-Free
Senior Citizen Pass (60 or older)-Free

Student Activity Cards-$50 (good for entrance to all home games at all 3 high schools).

Please contact the school bursar with questions. 

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024
Important Dates/Information Class of 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1am68biO7NYd22Xk1FxyI81fp1zuy2uw4tHBzVPDJIdA/edit?usp=sharing

Senior Photos for the yearbook are due before October 31st. 


Here is information about posting a bigger picture-quarter, half, or whole page in the yearbook to congratulate and celebrate your graduate...

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

Bursar
-Shelley Huelsman (huelsms1@sd25.us) phone ext.106

Registrar
-Elaine Whitehead (whitehel@sd25.us) phone ext.114
-Katie Schwartz (schwarka@sd25.us) phone ext.111

Attendance
-Mindy Murphy (murphymi@sd25.us) phone ext.115

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(Department Chair)=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.110
-Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.116
-Sarah May Clarkson=College & Career Advisor (clarkssa@sd25.us) phone ext.123
-Alice Rowe=College & Career Advisor (roweal@sd25.us) phone ext.236

School Psychologist
-Amy Holloway hollowam@sd25.us
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Highland Newsletter 10/2-10/7/23

                     HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER



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Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

CALENDARS                   
These calendars are continually updated and provide all the important academic and athletic/activities dates for the school year. Please look at them regularly for questions about calendar items. 

Highland Academic Calendar:

Highland Sports/Activities Calendar:

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NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6th 

Reminder that high school students DO have school on Thursday, October 5th, this week. They DO NOT have school on Friday, October 6th, this week. Teachers will be involved in professional development about suicide prevention and making parent contacts on Thursday evening after school and Friday morning until 12pm. 

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BOND INFORMATION
A fire on April 21 destroyed several key facilities at Highland High School, including the main gym, cafeteria, music classrooms, weight room, and office areas. Authorities ruled the fire accidental and is a covered loss. The PCSD 25 Board of Trustees is asking voters to consider approving a $45 million bond to return Highland High School to a fully functioning high school facility. The bond will also expedite the district’s ongoing Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) 5-year schedule to upgrade the multipurpose (gym) facilities at Century High School to expand capacity and meet the educational and extracurricular needs of the student population.
For detailed information about the Bond Election, please visit https://www.sd25.us/district/elections-bond. Also, feel free to contact Highland Administration, District Adminisitration, or a School Board or Trustee for questions. The vote is Tuesday, November 7th and requires a supermajority of 66.7% to pass.





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EXTRACURRICULAR'S
Congratulations to Highland Girls Golf taking 1st place at districts and Boys Golf taking 2nd place both earning a spot to go to state in Lewiston, ID this Thursday and Friday. Rebekah Maughan was the standout winning the district championship! Great job Rebekah! Good luck Highland Golf at the state tournament. Here is more information about state: https://idhsaa.org/golf 






Congratulations to Highland Marching Band taking 1st place in Logan, UT this past weekend. It is so awesome to see the hard work of these students paying off. Great job Highland Band! We are proud of you!





FAMILY PASS & TICKET PRICES
Get your family sports pass now that includes all home events for the school year, even football games! (Tournaments playoffs, state, and events at the other high schools in the district not included).

Family Passes are $250 for 2 adults and 4 children(14 and under)
                             $125 for 1 adult and 4 children(14 and under)

 Here are the individual costs of tickets for the 2022-23 school year:

Adults-$7.00
Visiting Students and Senior Citizens (60 & Older)-$5.00
Children 12 and under-$5.00
District Middle School Students w/Activity Card-$4.00
Children 5 and Under-Free
Senior Citizen Pass (60 or older)-Free

Student Activity Cards-$50 (good for entrance to all home games at all 3 high schools).

Please contact the school bursar with questions. 

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NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY
National Honors Society applications have been sent out to Sophomores and Juniors with a 3.6 GPA (or higher). Applications were due Friday, Sept. 29th. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Plato or your child's counselor. 

KEY CLUB
Key Club is hosting a blood drive next week on Tuesday, October 10. Students who are 16 or older may participate. If you donate blood that day you will get a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email. Students need to contact Ms. Frasure to sign up or with questions. frasurra@sd25.us.
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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024
Important Dates/Information Class of 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1am68biO7NYd22Xk1FxyI81fp1zuy2uw4tHBzVPDJIdA/edit?usp=sharing

Senior Photos for the yearbook are due before October 31st. 


Here is information about posting a bigger picture-quarter, half, or whole page in the yearbook to congratulate and celebrate your graduate...

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

Bursar
-Shelley Huelsman (huelsms1@sd25.us) phone ext.106

Registrar
-Elaine Whitehead (whitehel@sd25.us) phone ext.114
-Katie Schwartz (schwarka@sd25.us) phone ext.111

Attendance
-Mindy Murphy (murphymi@sd25.us) phone ext.115

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(Department Chair)=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.110
-Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.116
-Sarah May Clarkson=College & Career Advisor (clarkssa@sd25.us) phone ext.123
-Alice Rowe=College & Career Advisor (roweal@sd25.us) phone ext.236

School Psychologist
-Amy Holloway hollowam@sd25.us
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Highland Newsletter 9/25-9/30/23

                    HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER



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Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

CALENDARS                   
These calendars are continually updated and provide all the important academic and athletic/activities dates for the school year. Please look at them regularly for questions about calendar items. 

Highland Academic Calendar:

Highland Sports/Activities Calendar:

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The College Board that administers the PSAT and SAT tests choose semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships based on test scores from out of over 1.3 million students nation wide. Only 7% make it to be semifinalist. Highland has 2 students that scored high enough to be deemded semifinalists. 


Elise Wood

Ellie Burnside


We are so proud of Elise and Ellie and this academic accomplishment and opportunity to continue towards becoming a finalist. Congratulations Elise and Ellie, we are proud of you and thank you for your hardwork and diligence. You represent the RAM Attitudes we strive to instill as our culture at Highland High School.  

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SPEECH & DEBATE

Recently we received a letter from the National Speech & Debate Association. The letter recognized Highland as one of the top programs in the nation for speech & debate ranking them in the top 50 in the whole nation. Congratulations to our Speech & Debate coaches and students for this honorable recognition! This is the most prestigious award the National Speech & Debate Association can bestow upon a school. Recognition earned through competition, leadership, and service. We are so proud of our speech and debate students and coaches. It is awesome to see you recognized for all your hard work. 

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BOND INFORMATION
A fire on April 21 destroyed several key facilities at Highland High School, including the main gym, cafeteria, music classrooms, weight room, and office areas. Authorities ruled the fire accidental and is a covered loss. The PCSD 25 Board of Trustees is asking voters to consider approving a $45 million bond to return Highland High School to a fully functioning high school facility. The bond will also expedite the district’s ongoing Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) 5-year schedule to upgrade the multipurpose (gym) facilities at Century High School to expand capacity and meet the educational and extracurricular needs of the student population.
For detailed information about the Bond Election, please visit https://www.sd25.us/district/elections-bond. Also, feel free to contact Highland Administration, District Adminisitration, or a School Board or Trustee for questions. The vote is Tuesday, November 7th and requires a supermajority of 66.7% to pass.




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NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY
National Honors Society applications have been sent out to Sophomores and Juniors with a 3.6 GPA (or higher). Applications are due Friday, Sept. 29th. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Plato or your child's counselor.

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024
Important Dates/Information Class of 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1am68biO7NYd22Xk1FxyI81fp1zuy2uw4tHBzVPDJIdA/edit?usp=sharing

A Class of 2024 group photo will be taken on October 2nd at 10am at Highland High School Stadium.

Senior Photos for the yearbook are due before October 31st. 


Here is information about posting a bigger picture-quarter, half, or whole page in the yearbook to congratulate and celebrate your graduate...

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EXTRACURRICULAR'S
Congratulations to all who participated in the Seniors vs Juniors Ultimate Catch Game last night. The freshman cheerleaders delivered a stellar performance and the Seniors won making it their second year in a row, an accomplishment that has not happened in the last 10 years. Great game by everyone, it was lots of fun. Thank you to student leadership for putting on this event. 

Seniors

Juniors

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FAMILY PASS & TICKET PRICES
Get your family sports pass now that includes all home events for the school year, even football games! (Tournaments playoffs, state, and events at the other high schools in the district not included).

Family Passes are $250 for 2 adults and 4 children(14 and under)
                             $125 for 1 adult and 4 children(14 and under)

 Here are the individual costs of tickets for the 2022-23 school year:

Adults-$7.00
Visiting Students and Senior Citizens (60 & Older)-$5.00
Children 12 and under-$5.00
District Middle School Students w/Activity Card-$4.00
Children 5 and Under-Free
Senior Citizen Pass (60 or older)-Free

Student Activity Cards-$50 (good for entrance to all home games at all 3 high schools).

Please contact the school bursar with questions. 

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COLLEGE & CAREER ADVISORS

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

Bursar
-Shelley Huelsman (huelsms1@sd25.us) phone ext.106

Registrar
-Elaine Whitehead (whitehel@sd25.us) phone ext.114
-Katie Schwartz (schwarka@sd25.us) phone ext.111

Attendance
-Mindy Murphy (murphymi@sd25.us) phone ext.115

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(Department Chair)=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.110
-Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.116
-Sarah May Clarkson=College & Career Advisor (clarkssa@sd25.us) phone ext.123
-Alice Rowe=College & Career Advisor (roweal@sd25.us) phone ext.236

School Psychologist
-Amy Holloway hollowam@sd25.us
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Monday, September 18, 2023

Highland Newsletter 9/18-9/23/23

                   HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER



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Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

CALENDARS                   
These calendars are continually updated and provide all the important academic and athletic/activities dates for the school year. Please look at them regularly for questions about calendar items. 

Highland Academic Calendar:

Highland Sports/Activities Calendar:

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HIGHLAND ATTENDANCE INTERVENTION

Students are expected to be in each class, in their seat, on time, ready to learn, every day.  Attendance is one of the most essential pieces in receiving an education and preparing students for future success in college and/or career. Not attending, or being late to class, results in missing valuable information and makes it extremely difficult for student learning to occur. 


A parent/guardian has 3 days to provide medical documentation to the school following a medical visit in order to verify the absence, otherwise the absence will remain coded as “absent.” 


Student Absences at the Secondary Level

Students are allowed 5 unexcused absences in a trimester without a consequence. On a student's 6th unexcused absence they will receive a truancy. Additional truancies will be issued for continued unexcused absences.


Attendance reports are reviewed at least once a week at which time truancies, the assigned consequences, and notifications are distributed. 


If a student is going to be absent for extenuating circumstances, please contact school administration in order to minimize the impact on the students education and to possibly avoid a truancy.  


Truancies and Assigned Consequences

Whether a student is found truant from a class or classes, has excessive absences leading to truancy, or has excessive tardies leading to truancy, the attendance issues will all be added together and result in the following consequences=


Truancy 1

Warning and notification given through email, and text from school administration of potential consequences for continued truancies.

Truancy 2

Warning and notification given through email, text and letter from school administration. A student conference with school administration is assigned to occur within 5 days of the assigned truancy and possible additional consequences may be assigned by school administration.

Truancy 3

Warning and notification given through email, text, and letter from school administration. A student conference is requested with the principal to occur within 5 days of the assigned truancy where a student appeal can be made. Possible additional consequences may also be assigned.

Truancy 4

Notification given through email, text, and letter from school administration. 

  • Possible student suspension from school.

  • Students 15 or younger will be referred to the School Resource Officer for a citation for habitual truancy and may receive additional consequences.  

  • Students 16 and older will lose credit and will be unenrolled from the class or classes in which they have 8 or more absences.

Truancy 4+

Notification given through email, text, and letter from school administration.

  • Possible student suspension from school.

  • Possible District Discipline Hearing. 

  • Possible Unenrollment. 


Appeal Process Due to Excessive Absences

If a parent/guardian and/or the student wish to appeal the consequences of a 4th truancy the following procedure applies:

  • The parent/guardian and/or the student has 5 school days from the date of the 3rd truancy to appeal the loss of credit and/or additional consequences due to excessive absences. They must contact and speak with a school administrator for an appeal. 

  • The criteria for an appeal to be considered includes:

    • The student has a passing grade in the class or classes in which they have excessive absences.

    • The student does not have any behavior requiring intervention from school administration since the 3rd truancy.


If the student requesting the appeal does not meet the criteria listed above, the student’s appeal will be denied and they will receive the consequences assigned to a 4th truancy. The parent/guardian and/or student can request an additional review from district administration if desired.


Make-Up Privileges

Regular daily attendance is expected for all high school students. Students will be expected to make up work missed as a result of absences, including school sponsored events. Time allowed for this is based on the number of days the student was absent plus one more school day. Teachers do have the discretion to extend the number of days allowed on a case by case basis. Make up work should be completed outside of instructional time. Students that are truant/suspended may only make up work at the discretion of the teacher and/or an administrator.

 

Finals

Students absent on the day of a final will receive a zero on the final. Requests to make up a final must be made within one school day. Requests will be granted at the discretion of the school administration. Taking a final at a different time than on finals days must be approved by school administration.  

 

Student Tardiness at the Secondary Level

Students who arrive late disrupt the learning environment of the classroom. Tardiness at the secondary level is a condition for which a student arrives less than 15 minutes after the start of class. Any student who is tardy beyond 15 minutes of class time may be reported as absent or truant. The Teacher and/or Attendance Clerk are responsible for monitoring and recording student tardiness. Beyond possible teacher consequences assigned for tardiness, every 5 tardies in a class period is considered a truancy.  

 

Corrective action for student tardiness is within the scope of student discipline. Should a student be under the jurisdiction of juvenile authorities, student tardiness shall be reported to the student’s probation officer. 

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024

Important Dates/Information Class of 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1am68biO7NYd22Xk1FxyI81fp1zuy2uw4tHBzVPDJIdA/edit?usp=sharing

A Class of 2024 group photo will be taken on October 2nd at 10am at Highland High School Stadium.

Senior Photos for the yearbook are due before October 31st. 


Here is information about posting a bigger picture-quarter, half, or whole page in the yearbook to congratulate and celebrate your graduate...

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EXTRACURRICULAR'S
There is a Highland Cheerleading Clinic coming up September 22nd for all grades Pre-6th. Cost is $51 and includes cheer training, a sweatshirt, a headband, dinner, snacks, and fun prizes. They will then perform in Highland High School's Stadium. Go to the link and see the flyer below for more details and to register. 



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For those interested, there is a family sports pass that includes all home events for the school year, even football games! (Tournaments playoffs, state, and events at the other high schools in the district not included).

Family Passes are $250 for 2 adults and 4 children(14 and under)
                             $125 for 1 adult and 4 children(14 and under)

 Here are the individual costs of tickets for the 2022-23 school year:

Adults-$7.00
Visiting Students and Senior Citizens (60 & Older)-$5.00
Children 12 and under-$5.00
District Middle School Students w/Activity Card-$4.00
Children 5 and Under-Free
Senior Citizen Pass (60 or older)-Free

Student Activity Cards-$50 (good for entrance to all home games at all 3 high schools).

Please contact the school bursar with questions. 

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COLLEGE & CAREER ADVISORS

Dear Highland Students & Families,
It’s only the second full week of September, but we have been favorably impressed by
the senior students who have come forward to ask about college applications, financial
aid, and scholarships. Here is some advice, some information, and some college-
related events to mark your calendars.

College Applications: The Sequence of Events If you are applying to Idaho colleges and programs:
1) Apply.
2) Get admitted.
3) Apply for scholarships on their website (starting at about the start of the new
calendar year).

The no-cost platform with 10 Idaho colleges, career technical school and programs,
called Apply Idaho opens October 2nd.

If you are applying to Ivy League / selective colleges or BYU Provo / Hawaii:

1) Apply very soon. Each college has its own priority or early decision or hard
deadlines. The BYU Provo / Hawaii deadline is November 1st, no wiggle room.

2) Ivy League / selective colleges want to apply for admission and financial aid at
the same time. These schools have you complete the CSS Profile on the College
Board website (which is a real process).

3) In the spring you will learn about your admission status and your financial aid
award / package.

4) It will cost money to submit applications to these schools (you can always ask for
an application fee waiver) and to request official transcripts for your dual-credit
coursework.

If you are applying to out-of-state schools or programs:

1) It will often cost money to apply, but ask the CCAs if they have a fee waiver
(sometimes we do and sometimes we don’t).

2) Get admitted.

3) Apply for scholarships offered by that school or program, and then look for lots of
other money because your first year at an out-of-state school will be expensive.

In your second year, assuming you have fully established residency, you will be
eligible for in-state tuition.

If you are interested in the military service academies . . .

West Point, Annapolis, the Air Force Academy, the United State Merchant Marine
Academy. Students interested in applying and being considered for admission at any of these
distinguished academies have to start the process at the start of the junior year. Talk to
the CCAs for more information.

Training programs / apprenticeships / study or work abroad:
 Just ask the CCAs

Planning on a year or two of service after graduation:

 We still strongly encourage you to apply to colleges or training programs in your
senior year and complete a FAFSA before you leave.

The FAFSA

It is being revised, revamped, simplified.
Sigh.
It will not open until December or January, which will put the squeeze on our seniors
and families. But the CCAs will offer events this fall and in the new year to help students
and families get the FAFSA completed and submitted. The Idaho colleges and training
programs cannot award scholarships until the FAFSA is submitted.
Stay tuned for more information on this topic.

Scholarship Monies

We have had students inquire about scholarships before they have applied to any
colleges, which is putting the cart before the horse, a bit.
Students should think about scholarship money as a series of concentric circles. The
first and easiest money (if you have been a good and conscientious student) is found at
the schools to which you’ve been accepted; they want to entice you to come with
scholarship offers. The second grouping of money is offered by the state of Idaho and
by Idaho foundations / corporations / private scholarships. The third pot of money is
national scholarships, which you’ll see at websites like scholarships.com, FastWeb, etc.
In the national scholarship category, you will find lots and lots of money, but will also
face much more competition. It is entirely up to you how you go after scholarship
money, but schools have coffers of money for students – based on GPA, or instrument
played, or program of study, or hometown, or many other factors – that is waiting to be
tapped.

Also any scholarship money is a diminishing pot. The longer students wait to apply for
scholarships, the less likely that scholarship money will come their way . . . the state
only has so much money to give away, colleges and universities have a set scholarship
budget, and foundations (family, corporate, private) likewise have a set amount of
money designated for scholarships.

In terms of deadlines, please ask your college career advisors, but in general:

 Apply to the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship as soon as it opens (in October).
 Apply to institutions for their scholarships (for start date Fall 2024) beginning on
January 1st , 2024.
 Apply to private / corporate / national / foundation scholarships according to the
directions on their website.

College Visits ! ! ! Mark Your Calendars

Colleges are coming to call, so please mark your calendars and don’t miss these
opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: Students who wish to attend such visits during the school day, have to
speak to their teachers ahead of time, ask nicely for permission to attend, turn in any
work due that day ahead of time, and return immediately to class if the visit concludes
or the student has had his or her questions answered. This is important. Students
cannot – and should not – assume that they will be excused from class if they have not
made arrangements ahead of time. And teachers reserve the right to not excuse
students from class.

University of Oregon
Native American student recruitment
Monday, September 18th
12 noon to 12:36 pm
CCA area, C-36

Boise State University
Friday, September 22nd
11:12 am to 12:27 pm (3 rd hour)
Room B-18 (Ms. Plato’s room)

Utah Tech University Admissions Open House
Formerly known as Dixie State
Tuesday, September 26th
6 to 8 pm
Media Center
Please see the CCAs about pre-registration and preparation.

University of Utah
Tuesday, October 17th
10 am
CCA area, C-36

That is enough for one Monday. Read in the weeks ahead about the new FAFSA, Apply
Idaho, dual-credit coursework, and all kinds of good stuff.

Alice Rowe
Sarah May Clarkson
College career advisors, C-36

Thank you for all your support! 

GO HIGHLAND RAMS!

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

Bursar
-Shelley Huelsman (huelsms1@sd25.us) phone ext.106

Registrar
-Elaine Whitehead (whitehel@sd25.us) phone ext.114
-Katie Schwartz (schwarka@sd25.us) phone ext.111

Attendance
-Mindy Murphy (murphymi@sd25.us) phone ext.115

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(Department Chair)=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.110
-Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.116
-Sarah May Clarkson=College & Career Advisor (clarkssa@sd25.us) phone ext.123
-Alice Rowe=College & Career Advisor (roweal@sd25.us) phone ext.236

School Psychologist
-Amy Holloway hollowam@sd25.us
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