Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tis the Season. Please attend and support the annual Festival of Trees held at the Stephan's Performing Arts Center. For detailed information please visit the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25 facebook page at=
https://www.facebook.com/FOTPocatello/
We are so proud of our football team, finishing 2nd at state and winning 5A Academic State Champions. It was awesome to see our players recognized for their academic achievement on the gridiron at Albertson's Stadium. Way to go Highland Ram Football Players!
Congratulations
to Coach Christensen and Highland Speech & Debate. You continue to be a
program of excellence=
Congratulations
to Coach Mariani. An amazing coach and role model. Well deserved Coach=
COUNSELOR'S/COLLEGE & CAREER ADVISOR'S
Counselors
will be attending a training on Tuesday, Nov. 20th and will not
be available.
We will return on Nov. 26th
for schedule changes from 8:30-12:00.
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College / Career Office ~
Open
hours for FAFSA and / or scholarship assistance for students and families.
Please
bring Social Security numbers, 2107 taxes, W-2s.
All
sessions in the College / Career Office, C-36.
Friday,
November 30th – 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday,
Dec. 5 – these three are all after school, 4 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday,
Dec. 12 -- 4 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday,
Dec. 19 -- 4 to 6 p.m.
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A group of 37 Highland seniors and six chaperones visited the College
of Southern Idaho and Boise State on Friday, November 9, which included a Boise
State football game that night. It was a long day but a smashing success and
our students favorably impressed representatives they met from both
institutions.
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Hundreds of Highland students have taken the Workforce Readiness test
aligned with their coursework this year. It is a common-sense assessment of
problem-solving, customer service, and introductory management skills.
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Senior students have been using the Apply Idaho portal in the
hundreds. Our goal is to ask every senior student – no matter his or her
interests or plans – to apply to at least one Idaho college or university.
Idaho is fortunate indeed to have the full array of post-secondary choices:
institutions that offer certificate programs, technical training, associate’s
and bachelor’s degrees, graduate programs, and – now – its own medical school.
Every Idaho high school graduate has the opportunity to get high-quality,
moderately priced training and education, which will serve both the student and
the state well.
As we move on to second trimester, we wanted
you to know that it has been a wonderful experience meeting, getting
reacquainted and working with your student(s). The Counseling and Career Center
would like to share our thanks for not only our students, but you as guardians
as well. We are privileged to work with all of you.
2nd Trimester Schedule Changes=
Preference Changes will be done ONLY during the following dates and times.
Mon 11/19 before school and at lunch
Tues 11/20 No Schedule Changes
Mon 11/26 8:30am-12pm=last time available for preference changes for 2nd trimester.
Schedule changes for students misplaced in classes:
Tuesday 11/27-Thursday 11/29/18
Friday 11/30 schedule changes now are considered withdraw/fail.
Preference changes will not be done during class time due to upcoming finals...even if a teacher gives a student permission.
Please note we will only be doing changes for 2nd trimester to help as many students as possible during their personal time. It is likely students may have to wait in line more than once if the bell rings for class while they are in line and they need to leave. Please be patient.
Students with "See Counselor" in their schedule will be pulled in by their counselor to fill in these spots in their schedule.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Congratulations to football taking 2nd in state football! What a great season! So proud of all our players and coaches.
5A State Football Brackets=
http://idhsaa.org/manage/articlefiles/10-5A%20Football.pdfCongratulations to Drama who competed at Districts over the weekend and took 1st in props, 3rd in humorous ensemble, and had 2 qualify in solo audition. Overall the Highland Rams took 2nd with 7 qualifying for state. Great job Highland Drama!
Highland Choir Performance Monday 11/19/18 at 7:30pm in the Highalnd Auditorium.
OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS
A reminder that first trimester finals will occur on Monday November 19th and Tuesday November 20th, 2018.
After meeting with administration from the different high schools, and the district office, the following has been decided regarding finals.
Students will not, under any circumstances, be able to take finals earlier than the dates assigned.
We understand that there will be extenuating circumstances due to medical, legal or other events that infringe on this time that cannot be controlled or determined. As a result, students who may be gone during any of their finals have the first week of school after finals, until November 30th, 2018, to make up what they have missed. This time must be setup by the student with the teacher of the class of the final the student missed. Teachers are required to submit grades for the first trimester by November 26th, 2018. As a result, students who miss their finals will be recorded as having a score of 0 on their final. After the student makes up the final they have missed a grade change will be submitted.
Reminder to students and parents that the expectation for finals is that 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.
We appreciate your support and understanding. Please contact school administration with any questions or concerns.
Finals Schedule Nov 2018
Monday 11/19/18 Finals Bell Schedule
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Tuesday 11/20 Finals Bell Schedule
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TA=Makeup Work/Grade Checks/Study Time/Etc
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8:32
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9:24
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1st Period
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8:32
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8:58
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2nd Period
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9:29
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9:55
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1st Period Final Exam
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9:03
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10:33
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5 min break
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9:55
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10:00
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3rd Period
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10:38
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11:04
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2nd Period Final Exam
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10:00
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11:30
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LUNCH
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11:04
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12:04
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5 min passing time
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11:30
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11:35
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3rd Period Final Exam
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12:04
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1:34
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4th Period
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11:35
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12:12
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5 min passing time
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1:34-
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1:39
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LUNCH
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12:12
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1:12
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5th Period
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1:39
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2:05
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4th Period Final Exam
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1:12
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2:42
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5th Period Final Exam
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2:10
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3:42
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Please do not hesitate to contact school administration for questions, concerns, or frustrations. We can think, be, and learn more as we work together to continually improve.
Go Highland Rams!
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
Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.110
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
Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.110
HIGHLAND EVENTS-NEXT 2 WEEKS
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
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.
- All subjects with Ms. Fleischmann-Room B4
- All subjects with Mr. M.Sullivan-Room B74
- Mathematics with Mr. Blair-Room B69
- English with Mrs. Holston-Room B15
FCCLA Club Meetings Every Other Tuesday Starting 9/4/18 During Lunch in Room C29
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Monday 11/19/18: Finals Trimester 1
7:30pm Choir Concert @ Highland Auditorium
Tuesday 11/20/18: Finals Trimester 1
Counselors not doing schedule changes on this day.
6pm Girls Freshman Basketball v. Skyview (Logan, UT) @ Highland
6pm Girls Freshman Basketball v. Skyview (Logan, UT) @ Highland
6pm Girls JV Basketball v Skyview (Logan, UT) @ Highland
7:30pm Girls Varsity Basketball v Skyview (Logan, UT) @ Highland
Wednesday 11/21/18-Sunday 11/25/18: Thanksgiving Break
I am grateful to be a Highland Ram!!
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Monday 11/26/18: No School Record Day
8:30am-12pm Last chance for preference schedule changes w/Counselors for 2nd trimester.
Tuesday 11/27/18: First Day 2nd Trimester
Schedule changes for students misplaced in classes only, no preference changes.
6pm Boys Freshman Basketball @ Skyview (Logan,UT)
6pm Boys JV Basketball @ Skyview (Logan,UT)
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Skyview (Logan,UT)
6pm Girls Freshman Basketball v. Rigby @ Highland
6pm Girls JV Basketball v Rigby @ Highland
7:30pm Girls Varsity Basketball v Rigby @ Highland
Wednesday 11/28/18
Schedule changes for students misplaced in classes only, no preference changes.
5pm JV/Varsity Wrestling v Blackfoot & Shelley @ Blackfoot
7:30pm Drama Showcase Performance @ Highland Auditorium
Thursday 11/29/18
Schedule changes for students misplaced in classes only, no preference changes.
Speech & Debate Alta Silver and Black Invite @ Alta High School (Sandy, UT)
Schedule changes for students misplaced in classes only, no preference changes.
Speech & Debate Alta Silver and Black Invite @ Alta High School (Sandy, UT)
6pm Girls Freshman Basketball @ Bonneville
6pm Girls JV Basketball @ Bonneville
7:30pm Girls Varsity Basketball @ Bonneville
6pm Boys Freshman Basketball East-West Tourney v. Mt. View @ Highland
6pm Boys JV Basketball East-West Tourney v. Mt. View @ Highland
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball East-West Tourney v. Mt. View @ Highland
Friday 11/30/18
Schedule Changes are now considered withdraw/fail.
Speech & Debate Alta Silver and Black Invite @ Alta High School (Sandy, UT)
Speech & Debate Rim to Rim Invite @ College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls
2pm Boys JV Basketball East-West Tourney v. Boise @ Holt Arena
3pm Boys Freshman Basketball East-West Tourney v. Boise @ Holt Arena
6pm Boys Varsity Basketball East-West Tourney v. Boise @ Holt Arena
Saturday 12/1/18
Speech & Debate Alta Silver and Black Invite @ Alta High School (Sandy, UT)
Speech & Debate Rim to Rim Invite @ College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls
2pm Boys Freshman Basketball East-West Tourney v. Borah @ Highland
2pm Boys JV Basketball East-West Tourney v. Borah @ Holt Arena
4pm Boys Varsity Basketball East-West Tourney v. Borah @ Holt Arena
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Monday 12/3/18
Tuesday 12/4/18
6pm Boys Freshman Basketball @ Blackfoot
6pm Boys JV Basketball @ Blackfoot
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Blackfoot
Wednesday 12/5/18: ASVAB Testing in Media Center for students who signed up to take it.
Thursday 12/6/18
4:40pm Girls Freshman/JV & Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Preston
5pm JV/Varsity Wrestling v. Bonneville/Hillcrest @ Highland
5pm JV/Varsity Wrestling v. Bonneville/Hillcrest @ Highland
Friday 12/7/18
Girls Freshman/JV & Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Preston
JV/Varsity Wrestling Tournament @ Marsh Valley
Speech & Debate Holiday Havoc @ Columbia (Nampa,ID)
Speech & Debate The Jungle @ Idaho Falls
Saturday 12/8/18
Girls Freshman/JV & Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Preston
JV/Varsity Wrestling Tournament @ Marsh Valley
Speech & Debate Holiday Havoc @ Columbia (Nampa,ID)
Speech & Debate The Jungle @ Idaho Falls
Dance Competition Western States @ Blackfoot
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
11/26/18 No School: Record Day
11/27/18 First Day of 2nd Trimester
11/30 Schedule changes now considered withdraw/fail.
12/23/18-1/6/19 No School Winter Break
1/21/19 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/24/19 2nd Trimester Mid Term
1/30/19 No School: Professional Development
2/15/19 FCCLA District STAR Event
2/18/19 No School President's Day
2/22/19 NAEP (Federally Mandated) Test for Seniors-Randomly Chosen
2/27/19-2/28/19 Finals Trimester 2
3/1/19 No School Record Day
3/4/19 First Day Trimester 3
3/10/19 Daylight Savings (Set Clocks Ahead 1 Hour)
11/30 Schedule changes now considered withdraw/fail.
12/23/18-1/6/19 No School Winter Break
1/21/19 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/24/19 2nd Trimester Mid Term
1/30/19 No School: Professional Development
2/15/19 FCCLA District STAR Event
2/18/19 No School President's Day
2/22/19 NAEP (Federally Mandated) Test for Seniors-Randomly Chosen
2/27/19-2/28/19 Finals Trimester 2
3/1/19 No School Record Day
3/4/19 First Day Trimester 3
3/10/19 Daylight Savings (Set Clocks Ahead 1 Hour)
