Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Parents of HHS Seniors,
It is time to begin planning for the senior all-night party in June. We need as much parent support as possible to make this a memorable, safe evening for our seniors. We will be having our first parent meeting Wednesday, November 14th at 7:00pm in the Highland High School media center. If you cannot make it to the meeting but would like to participate in any way possible, please text Dedra Sanna at 208-221-1795.
A student fan bus will be taking students to the 5A State Championship Football Game featuring our Highland Rams v Rocky Mountain on Saturday 11/17/18. The bus will leave on Saturday 11/17 at 5:30am and the cost is $20. The game starts at 10am at Albertson's/Boise Bronco Stadium in Boise, ID.
Congratulations to Highland student Kristen Alexander among 24 South East Idaho Youth for being chosen by the Idaho State Journal for the annual Kids Matter award. This award is given as recognition for the good deeds, kindness, community involvement and friendship exhibited daily in neighborhoods or schools. We are proud of Kristen. She truly represents the Highland Ram Attitudes.
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/se-idaho-youth-honored-at-annual-kids-matter-awards-ceremony/article_4409c852-6f32-5645-8031-ddbae24d133b.html
Also, congratulations to Highland English teacher Mark Ritcher. He recently completed his Master's degree in Creative Writing and Professional and Entertainment Writing. We are proud of Mr. Ritcher and his work to further his own education, improving his skills for the benefit of not only himself, but all those who take his classes. Great job Mr. Ritcher!
A student fan bus will be taking students to the 5A State Championship Football Game featuring our Highland Rams v Rocky Mountain on Saturday 11/17/18. The bus will leave on Saturday 11/17 at 5:30am and the cost is $20. The game starts at 10am at Albertson's/Boise Bronco Stadium in Boise, ID.
Congratulations to Highland student Kristen Alexander among 24 South East Idaho Youth for being chosen by the Idaho State Journal for the annual Kids Matter award. This award is given as recognition for the good deeds, kindness, community involvement and friendship exhibited daily in neighborhoods or schools. We are proud of Kristen. She truly represents the Highland Ram Attitudes.
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/se-idaho-youth-honored-at-annual-kids-matter-awards-ceremony/article_4409c852-6f32-5645-8031-ddbae24d133b.html
Also, congratulations to Highland English teacher Mark Ritcher. He recently completed his Master's degree in Creative Writing and Professional and Entertainment Writing. We are proud of Mr. Ritcher and his work to further his own education, improving his skills for the benefit of not only himself, but all those who take his classes. Great job Mr. Ritcher!
COUNSELOR'S/COLLEGE & CAREER ADVISOR'S
Parents & Guardians of senior
students, the College & Career Advisors have decided to offer extended
hours after school to offer help with FAFSA, Scholarships, College Questions,
etc. Each Wednesday for four weeks starting November 28th - December 21st
the College & Career Advisors will be available from 4-6pm every
Wednesday in the CCA office (C-36). For FAFSA help please be sure to bring W2
form & 2017 Tax Information. If you have questions please contact Sarah May
Clarkson clarkssa@sd25.us, or Amanda
Blair blairam@sd25.us.
Senior students participated in
College Application Week, the first week of November. They had the opportunity
to apply to college through the Apply Idaho website. Make sure to congratulate
your student for taking initiative in their plans for after high school! Please
be sure to have your senior student be on the lookout for emails from colleges,
and to follow the directions for continuing the Fall 2019 enrollment. The next
steps in the process is being sure to fill out the 2017-2018 FAFSA, and to
start working on scholarships. You can access Highland’s local scholarships at www.tiny.cc/9s9vzy.
In other news the CCA’s took 36
Senior students to visit the College of Southern Idaho, Boise State, and the
students got to experience a Boise State football game! They had the invaluable
opportunity to experience a two year college, along with a four year college
and experience the atmosphere of being on a campus during a sporting event.
ASVAB Date: December 5th @ 9:00am
Location: Highland High School
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP ) can help you
take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for you. You can
benefit from the ASVAB CEP regardless of your plans for after high school. This
test is not just for students who are contemplating military enlistment.
The ASVAB will help you to understand your skills, abilities, and interests
that will ultimately guide you to make the best decisions about your
future. For more information or to sign up for the test, please contact
Tricia Harvala in the Counseling Center.
A reminder to students and parents that if a student fails a class they may not be able to make it up later on in the school year and will need to attend summer school. We have a large number of students. Retaking a class can be problematic because of the demand for classes and scheduling conflicts.
2nd Trimester Schedule Changes=
Preference Changes will be done ONLY during the following dates and times.
Mon 11/12 before school and at lunch
Tues 11/13 before school and at lunch
Wed 11/14 before school and at lunch
Thurs 11/15 before school and at lunch
Fri 11/16 before school and at lunch
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
Two new clubs have been created at Highland. Come and join=
- The Bowling Club-contact Tough Guy Lanes with questions (208)233-2930.
- The Climbing Club-see advisor Mike Sullivan to participate in room B74.
Highland Trouvere's are putting on the Cabaret in the Highland Cafeteria Monday 11/12-Thursday 11/15/18. Entry is $10.
The PHC District 25 swim team banquet is 11/14/18 from 6-8pm @ Century High School.
Football plays Rocky Mountain in the state championship 10am on Saturday at Albertson's/Boise Bronco Stadium in Boise, ID. Students can ride a student fan bus for $20 that leaves at 6am on Saturday morning. Go Rams!
5A State Football Brackets=
http://idhsaa.org/manage/articlefiles/10-5A%20Football.pdfBoys Basketball tryouts are currently scheduled of 11/12-11/13. Freshman will be from 4-6pm and JV and Varsity will be from 6-8pm.
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 11/12/18: Veteran's Day Observed
Veteran's Day Assembly:
8:32-8:40AM Students report to 1st period to take roll. Please instruct students on appropriate behavior for this assembly.
8:40-9:45AM Escort students to front of building for presentation of the Flag. Students will then proceed to gym for the Veteran’s Day Assembly.
9:50-10:35AM 1st Hour
10:40-11:00AM Advisory
11:05-11:45AM 2nd Hour
11:50-12:30PM 3rd Hour
12:30-1:15PM Lunch
1:15-1:55PM 4th Hour
2:00-2:42PM 5th Hour
4-6pm Boys Freshman Basketball Tryouts @ Highland
6-8pm Boys JV/Varsity Basketball Tryouts @ Highland
7pm Fall Musical: Urinetown @ Highland Auditorium
7:30pm Choir Cabaret @ Highland Cafeteria
Tuesday 11/13/18: Junior Civitan Food Drive: Please Donate Non-Perishable Food Items
Preference schedule changes w/Counselors for 2nd trimester before school or at lunch.
6pm Girls Freshman Basketball @ Poky
4-6pm Boys Freshman Basketball Tryouts @ Highland
6-8pm Boys JV/Varsity Basketball Tryouts @ Highland
6pm Girls Freshman Basketball @ Poky
6pm Girls JV Basketball @ Poky
7:30pm Girls Varsity Basketball @ Poky
7:30pm Choir Cabaret @ Highland Cafeteria
Wednesday 11/14/18: Junior Civitan Food Drive: Please Donate Non-Perishable Food Items
Preference schedule changes w/Counselors for 2nd trimester before school or at lunch.
6pm PHC District Swim Team Banquet @ Century
7pm Senior All-Night Party Parent Meeting @ Highland Media Center
7pm Senior All-Night Party Parent Meeting @ Highland Media Center
7:30pm Choir Cabaret @ Highland Cafeteria
Thursday 11/15/18: Junior Civitan Food Drive: Please Donate Non-Perishable Food Items
Preference schedule changes w/Counselors for 2nd trimester before school or at lunch.
6pm Girls Freshman Basketball @ Minico
6pm Girls JV Basketball @ Minico
7:30pm Girls Varsity Basketball @ Minico
7:30pm Choir Cabaret @ Highland Cafeteria
6pm Girls Freshman Basketball @ Minico
6pm Girls JV Basketball @ Minico
7:30pm Girls Varsity Basketball @ Minico
7:30pm Choir Cabaret @ Highland Cafeteria
Friday 11/16/18: Junior Civitan Food Drive: Please Donate Non-Perishable Food Items
Preference schedule changes w/Counselors for 2nd trimester before school or at lunch.
Saturday 11/17/18
5:30am 5A State Football Championship Highland Fan Bus Leaves for Boise, ID.
10am 5A State Football Championship Highland v Rocky Mountain @ Albertson's/Boise Bronco Stadium Boise,ID
http://idhsaa.org/manage/articlefiles/10-5A%20Football.pdf
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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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UPCOMING EVENTS:
11/19-11/20/18 First Trimester Finals
11/21-11/23/18 No School Thanksgiving Break
11/26/18 No School: Record Day
11/27/18 First Day of 2nd Trimester
