Sophomores and Juniors interested in MS Governor's School the application is available online! Check out the links below for the application and additional information.
MS Governor's School Application
Governor's School Brochure
SENIORS!!!!!!
Hall of Fame Applications are due to Mr. Payne by Friday at 4 pm. No applications will be accepted after this time.
$40 Senior Dues need to be in to Mrs. Brown by next Friday, December 13.
Best of luck to the students taking the SATP this week. Be sure to get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast the morning of your test!
Tuesday, December 3-English 10
Thursday, December 5-US History
Friday, December 6-Algebra I
Monday, December 9-Biology
Monday, December 2, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
PLAN, BYOD, and Scholarships.....
Our last home football game is Friday night at 7:00. We will recognize our cross country, swim, cheer, dance, band, and football seniors. Please come out and support these awesome student-athletes.
CHHS will be giving the PLAN Thursday, November 14. The cost is $12. Students should pay Mrs. Hutchins in the Guidance Office to reserve their spot. The PLAN is a great way to prepare 9th and 10th graders for the ACT. Email charletta.hutchins@dcsms.org if you have any questions. Please note, Mrs. Hutchins cannot reserve a spot for your child without the $12 payment. Your child's spot is not secure until payment has been received.
The Get2College Center in Southaven is offering FREE ACT Workshops. Go to get2college.org for more information.
BYOD is here!
Your child should have received a packet about BYOD on Monday. Please read this information, sign and return this packet to school so your child can benefit from this great opportunity. Remember, students will not be allowed to participate in BYOD activities unless they have a signed permission form on file.
Teachers use BYOD to teach students how to use the Internet for research and academic purposes. We have found that so many of our students know how to use Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Vine, etc. but they have no idea how to use the Internet for academic research. This becomes a big issue when they go to college or enter the workforce-we have to start preparing them now.
Senior Info:
The last day to order a senior ad for the yearbook is Friday, November 15. Also, yearbooks will be on sale at school November 11-15. The cost is $60.00. You may send cash or check or order on line at chhs.desotocountyschools.org. Click on the "Balfour logo" on the right side of the screen. If you have any questions regarding senior ads or yearbooks, please email Roben Nobles at chhsphotos@gmail.com.
Graduate Services will be back to take orders Thursday, November 14. Remember you have to order a cap and gown in order to participate in Graduation!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!!!!!
Check out this website for a scholarship opportunity that does not require an essay! You will have to read a few articles and take a quiz. The deadline is November 26.
Scholarship search engine click here.
CHHS will be giving the PLAN Thursday, November 14. The cost is $12. Students should pay Mrs. Hutchins in the Guidance Office to reserve their spot. The PLAN is a great way to prepare 9th and 10th graders for the ACT. Email charletta.hutchins@dcsms.org if you have any questions. Please note, Mrs. Hutchins cannot reserve a spot for your child without the $12 payment. Your child's spot is not secure until payment has been received.
The Get2College Center in Southaven is offering FREE ACT Workshops. Go to get2college.org for more information.
BYOD is here!
Your child should have received a packet about BYOD on Monday. Please read this information, sign and return this packet to school so your child can benefit from this great opportunity. Remember, students will not be allowed to participate in BYOD activities unless they have a signed permission form on file.
Teachers use BYOD to teach students how to use the Internet for research and academic purposes. We have found that so many of our students know how to use Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Vine, etc. but they have no idea how to use the Internet for academic research. This becomes a big issue when they go to college or enter the workforce-we have to start preparing them now.
Senior Info:
The last day to order a senior ad for the yearbook is Friday, November 15. Also, yearbooks will be on sale at school November 11-15. The cost is $60.00. You may send cash or check or order on line at chhs.desotocountyschools.org. Click on the "Balfour logo" on the right side of the screen. If you have any questions regarding senior ads or yearbooks, please email Roben Nobles at chhsphotos@gmail.com.
Graduate Services will be back to take orders Thursday, November 14. Remember you have to order a cap and gown in order to participate in Graduation!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!!!!!
Check out this website for a scholarship opportunity that does not require an essay! You will have to read a few articles and take a quiz. The deadline is November 26.
Scholarship search engine click here.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Graduate Services
Seniors and Senior Parents! Graduate Services gave a presentation this
morning about graduation supplies, cap and gown, etc. Here are the highlights
from the meeting.....
1. If you missed the meeting, come by the Guidance Office to get a packet to see what products are available. You have to order a cap and gown in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
2. Graduate Services will be back on Tuesday, October 29 to take orders at lunch. You will have to pay your $80 deposit at this time. You can pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card. After you pay your deposit you can make payments on your balance until invitations are delivered in the Spring.
3. Make sure your name is spelled correctly on your order form. This will be the name that is listed on your invitations. Please do not use any nicknames or slang terms. Boys should not use "Mr./King/Sir."
4. Double check the height and weight information on your order form-we do not want anyone to have a gown that doesn't fit properly.
5. If you didn't fill out the information sheet during the meeting, you can return it to the Guidance Office. Graduate Services will use this information to communicate with you about important dates and deadlines.
1. If you missed the meeting, come by the Guidance Office to get a packet to see what products are available. You have to order a cap and gown in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
2. Graduate Services will be back on Tuesday, October 29 to take orders at lunch. You will have to pay your $80 deposit at this time. You can pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card. After you pay your deposit you can make payments on your balance until invitations are delivered in the Spring.
3. Make sure your name is spelled correctly on your order form. This will be the name that is listed on your invitations. Please do not use any nicknames or slang terms. Boys should not use "Mr./King/Sir."
4. Double check the height and weight information on your order form-we do not want anyone to have a gown that doesn't fit properly.
5. If you didn't fill out the information sheet during the meeting, you can return it to the Guidance Office. Graduate Services will use this information to communicate with you about important dates and deadlines.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Happy Fall!
We hope everyone had a restful Fall Break! We have closed out the first 9 weeks and are ready to finish up this semester on a great note.
Report cards will be sent home TODAY! Please be on the look out for these.
Here is a rundown of upcoming events/deadlines/etc...
1. MS State is hosting a Maroon and White Night at Whispering Woods Hotel and Convention Center beginning at 7 pm. If you have applied or are interested in attending MSU make plans to be at this event! RSVP to Christa Hudson at chudson@saffairs.msstate.edu or by phone at (901) 238-4896.
2. Tuesday, October 22 we will be hosting a Financial Aid Night and Mini College Fair from 5:30-7. There will be two financial aid sessions at 5:30 and 6:30. Please email Mrs. Brown at danielle.brown@dcsms.org to reserve your spot in one of the sessions. We have a limited number of slots for the financial aid sessions! Juniors and seniors should make plans to attend!
3. Next Friday, October 25, we are hosting a Jane Ross ACT Workshop. The cost is $60 and you can sign up in the Guidance Office. This is an excellent opportunity for our students. These workshops typically cost upwards of $200.
4. The last day to register for the December ACT is November 8. If you do not know how to sign up, we can help you! All seniors need to take the ACT at least one time during high school.
5. Juniors will be taking the ASVAB on November 11.
6. Freshmen-want to see how you would perform on the ACT? Take the PLAN on November 14. This is a pre-ACT and will give you an idea of how you will score on the real thing! The cost is $12 and you can pay Mrs. Hutchins in the Guidance Office.
7. Congratulations to the following students for scoring 30 or better on a portion of the ACT in June and September:
Mary Holland Burnett
Arian Hill
Catherine Peters
Brianna Starnes
Joseph Szabo
Brock Tschume
#RespectTheHill
Report cards will be sent home TODAY! Please be on the look out for these.
Here is a rundown of upcoming events/deadlines/etc...
1. MS State is hosting a Maroon and White Night at Whispering Woods Hotel and Convention Center beginning at 7 pm. If you have applied or are interested in attending MSU make plans to be at this event! RSVP to Christa Hudson at chudson@saffairs.msstate.edu or by phone at (901) 238-4896.
2. Tuesday, October 22 we will be hosting a Financial Aid Night and Mini College Fair from 5:30-7. There will be two financial aid sessions at 5:30 and 6:30. Please email Mrs. Brown at danielle.brown@dcsms.org to reserve your spot in one of the sessions. We have a limited number of slots for the financial aid sessions! Juniors and seniors should make plans to attend!
3. Next Friday, October 25, we are hosting a Jane Ross ACT Workshop. The cost is $60 and you can sign up in the Guidance Office. This is an excellent opportunity for our students. These workshops typically cost upwards of $200.
4. The last day to register for the December ACT is November 8. If you do not know how to sign up, we can help you! All seniors need to take the ACT at least one time during high school.
5. Juniors will be taking the ASVAB on November 11.
6. Freshmen-want to see how you would perform on the ACT? Take the PLAN on November 14. This is a pre-ACT and will give you an idea of how you will score on the real thing! The cost is $12 and you can pay Mrs. Hutchins in the Guidance Office.
7. Congratulations to the following students for scoring 30 or better on a portion of the ACT in June and September:
Jake Frederick
Alex Hanna
Savannah Joyce
Zach McCain
Amandayn Abney
Justin Alberson
Taylor Baker
Madison Hester
Jordan Reynolds
Kayln Seale
Ellyn Shaffner
Rachel Spiers
Daniol Swann
Andrew Daniel
Dalton CarverMary Holland Burnett
Arian Hill
Catherine Peters
Brianna Starnes
Joseph Szabo
Brock Tschume
#RespectTheHill
Monday, October 7, 2013
Common Core Resources
Several of you have inquired about ways to help your student with the adjustment to Common Core. Below you will find a few resources....
Khan Academy
This website allows students to browse videos on various topics and have someone teach the concept to them at their own pace! Several of our teachers use Khan Academy in the classroom. Parents can create a "coach" account to monitor what your child is doing on Khan Academy and provide videos for them to watch. Khan Academy is most useful in math and science, but also has resources for economics and certain history classes.
This article from Teach Thought outlines the top 21 Common Core Apps for High School Math.
College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) has a website that goes along with the majority of our math textbooks. The CPM website has a lot of information from homework help for students to a parent resource guide to extra practice. This website is a MUST if your student is currently enrolled in a math class.
Common Core Parent Workshop Backpack
This focuses on the elementary changes brought about by Common Core but the article does an excellent job of breaking down the changes in a way that is easy to understand.
Parent and Family Resources for Common Core
The Commission of the Great City Schools has created a "Parent Road Map" for English and Math.
Also, YouTube and TeacherTube have some wonderful videos on various topics-just "google" the topic. Sometimes being able to watch or hear something a second time or in a different way can be beneficial.
We hope these resources help you and your student adjust to the changes from Common Core. Everyone at The Hill is working hard to help your student be successful and we appreciate everything you do at home. Thanks for all you do!
Khan Academy
This website allows students to browse videos on various topics and have someone teach the concept to them at their own pace! Several of our teachers use Khan Academy in the classroom. Parents can create a "coach" account to monitor what your child is doing on Khan Academy and provide videos for them to watch. Khan Academy is most useful in math and science, but also has resources for economics and certain history classes.
This article from Teach Thought outlines the top 21 Common Core Apps for High School Math.
College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) has a website that goes along with the majority of our math textbooks. The CPM website has a lot of information from homework help for students to a parent resource guide to extra practice. This website is a MUST if your student is currently enrolled in a math class.
Common Core Parent Workshop Backpack
This focuses on the elementary changes brought about by Common Core but the article does an excellent job of breaking down the changes in a way that is easy to understand.
Parent and Family Resources for Common Core
The Commission of the Great City Schools has created a "Parent Road Map" for English and Math.
Also, YouTube and TeacherTube have some wonderful videos on various topics-just "google" the topic. Sometimes being able to watch or hear something a second time or in a different way can be beneficial.
We hope these resources help you and your student adjust to the changes from Common Core. Everyone at The Hill is working hard to help your student be successful and we appreciate everything you do at home. Thanks for all you do!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Homecoming, College Visits, Scholarships, and End of the 9 Weeks
Several things to keep in mind over the next few weeks...
A. Homecoming is next week! Students are staying after school this Friday to decorate hallways. Be sure to contact your class officers to see how you can help with hallway decoration and/or float decoration.
B. On the topic of Homecoming, below are the Dress Up Days for next week.
Monday-Celebrity v. Hero Day
Tuesday-Dynamic Duo Day
Wednesday-Holiday Day
Thursday- Theme Day
Friday-Spirit Day
Keep in mind our Homecoming Parade will be Friday, October 11 starting at 2:15 with a Pep Rally to follow.
C. Seniors, the procedure for requesting a College Visit has changed. Please follow the steps below when requesting a college visit:
1. Contact the school of your choice to step up your visit. This sounds like common sense but you would be surprised how many people request a visit before they have talked to someone at the school. You can do "drop-in" visits but it is a much better use of your time to schedule the visit ahead of time.
2. Get a College Visit form from Mr. Payne. Your visit has to be approved by Mr. Payne in order for your absence to be excused. This needs to be done a few weeks before your scheduled visit to allow time for verification and approval.
3. Have your parents sign the form and return it to Mrs. Bender in the Front Office. You must return the form in order to have your absence counted as a "school activity." The school will contact your parents to verify the visit.
4. Enjoy your visit day! Be prepared with questions like these from the National Center for College Costs or these from the ACT website.
The schools expect you and your parents to have questions-this is a big decision! Your admissions counselor and tour guide are there to give you as much information as possible to help you make that decision.
5. Bring back proof of your visit from the college or university-this needs to be turned in to Mrs. Bender. This needs to be signed by a school official. A flyer from the university does not count as proof of an official college visit. The schools are used to having to provide proof of a visit for students so this should not be an issue.....remember without proof of your visit we cannot excuse your absence.
You are allowed one College Visit each nine weeks (giving you a total of 4 for the year). Please make sure to follow these steps to ensure your college day is approved and absence is excused.
D. Seniors, keep an eye out for scholarship deadlines. Below are a
few to keep in mind....
Horatio Alger Scholarship deadline is October 25.
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship deadline is October 31
Zinch.com/scholarships/weekly has a weekly drawing for a
$1000 scholarship-all you have to do is register and answer a short essay!
The priority deadline for most university scholarships is Dec 1.
Also, check our previous blog posts for other scholarship opportunities!
E. Seniors if you need help with your resume, sign up for the counselor's Resume Workshop! Come by the Guidance Office for more information.
F. Last but not least, the end of the first term is drawing near! Next Wednesday we will have term tests for periods 2 and 4, Thursday will be tests in periods 1 and 3. Start studying now so you can be prepared!
A. Homecoming is next week! Students are staying after school this Friday to decorate hallways. Be sure to contact your class officers to see how you can help with hallway decoration and/or float decoration.
B. On the topic of Homecoming, below are the Dress Up Days for next week.
Monday-Celebrity v. Hero Day
Tuesday-Dynamic Duo Day
Wednesday-Holiday Day
Thursday- Theme Day
Friday-Spirit Day
Keep in mind our Homecoming Parade will be Friday, October 11 starting at 2:15 with a Pep Rally to follow.
C. Seniors, the procedure for requesting a College Visit has changed. Please follow the steps below when requesting a college visit:
1. Contact the school of your choice to step up your visit. This sounds like common sense but you would be surprised how many people request a visit before they have talked to someone at the school. You can do "drop-in" visits but it is a much better use of your time to schedule the visit ahead of time.
2. Get a College Visit form from Mr. Payne. Your visit has to be approved by Mr. Payne in order for your absence to be excused. This needs to be done a few weeks before your scheduled visit to allow time for verification and approval.
3. Have your parents sign the form and return it to Mrs. Bender in the Front Office. You must return the form in order to have your absence counted as a "school activity." The school will contact your parents to verify the visit.
4. Enjoy your visit day! Be prepared with questions like these from the National Center for College Costs or these from the ACT website.
The schools expect you and your parents to have questions-this is a big decision! Your admissions counselor and tour guide are there to give you as much information as possible to help you make that decision.
5. Bring back proof of your visit from the college or university-this needs to be turned in to Mrs. Bender. This needs to be signed by a school official. A flyer from the university does not count as proof of an official college visit. The schools are used to having to provide proof of a visit for students so this should not be an issue.....remember without proof of your visit we cannot excuse your absence.
You are allowed one College Visit each nine weeks (giving you a total of 4 for the year). Please make sure to follow these steps to ensure your college day is approved and absence is excused.
D. Seniors, keep an eye out for scholarship deadlines. Below are a
few to keep in mind....
Horatio Alger Scholarship deadline is October 25.
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship deadline is October 31
Zinch.com/scholarships/weekly has a weekly drawing for a
$1000 scholarship-all you have to do is register and answer a short essay!
The priority deadline for most university scholarships is Dec 1.
Also, check our previous blog posts for other scholarship opportunities!
E. Seniors if you need help with your resume, sign up for the counselor's Resume Workshop! Come by the Guidance Office for more information.
F. Last but not least, the end of the first term is drawing near! Next Wednesday we will have term tests for periods 2 and 4, Thursday will be tests in periods 1 and 3. Start studying now so you can be prepared!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Lots of information!
I meant to post at the end of last week, but with SATP re-test, athletic events, and conferences the blog was pushed back a few days. However, all of those things mean school is in full swing!
We have several things to keep in mind in the coming weeks....
1. Attention all athletes! Are you interested in playing at the next level (i.e. college)? If you are you need to register through the NCAA Clearinghouse. This has to be done in order for the school to communicate with colleges and universities about your academics. Go online to the NCAA Eligibility Center to register. (Note-there are 2 Center Hills when you register. Check with Mrs. Brown to make sure you are signed up under the correct one.)
2. Senior athletes, if you are interested in applying for the Wendy's High School Heisman the deadline to apply is October 2. You can go online to The Wendy's High School Heisman Page to apply.
3. The Center Hill Library is having their second annual BOOK FAIR beginning Sept. 30th and running through October 4th. Please encourage your student to visit the Book Fair. Reading outside of class is one of the best ways to increase your ACT score!
4. Important Dates:
September 24-US Marine Corp will be in the Commons at Break!
September 25- See You at the Pole at 7:50 a.m.
September 27-Last day to register for October ACT
September 28-Senior Visit Day for Memphis and Delta State (go to their websites for more information)
5. Homecoming is October 11. Our theme is "Crush the Wave." Check with your class officers and sponsors to see how you can get involved! We want everyone to participate in the Homecoming festivities.
Last but not least-our football team plays Lewisburg this Friday night at The Hill at 7. Please come out and support them! Not only is this is huge rival game but it is also our first district game. Hope to see you there!
#RespectTheHill
We have several things to keep in mind in the coming weeks....
1. Attention all athletes! Are you interested in playing at the next level (i.e. college)? If you are you need to register through the NCAA Clearinghouse. This has to be done in order for the school to communicate with colleges and universities about your academics. Go online to the NCAA Eligibility Center to register. (Note-there are 2 Center Hills when you register. Check with Mrs. Brown to make sure you are signed up under the correct one.)
2. Senior athletes, if you are interested in applying for the Wendy's High School Heisman the deadline to apply is October 2. You can go online to The Wendy's High School Heisman Page to apply.
3. The Center Hill Library is having their second annual BOOK FAIR beginning Sept. 30th and running through October 4th. Please encourage your student to visit the Book Fair. Reading outside of class is one of the best ways to increase your ACT score!
4. Important Dates:
September 24-US Marine Corp will be in the Commons at Break!
September 25- See You at the Pole at 7:50 a.m.
September 27-Last day to register for October ACT
September 28-Senior Visit Day for Memphis and Delta State (go to their websites for more information)
5. Homecoming is October 11. Our theme is "Crush the Wave." Check with your class officers and sponsors to see how you can get involved! We want everyone to participate in the Homecoming festivities.
Last but not least-our football team plays Lewisburg this Friday night at The Hill at 7. Please come out and support them! Not only is this is huge rival game but it is also our first district game. Hope to see you there!
#RespectTheHill
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Senior Meeting Agenda
Thanks to all who came out to the Senior Parent Meeting Tuesday night. We hope some of your questions were answered. For those of you who were not able to make it, you can get a copy of the hand out here.
You will also need a copy of the Graduation Dress Code. This was created by a group of students and parents from the Class of 2009 (our first graduating class). Please keep these guidelines in mind when planning for Graduation. All students must be in compliance with the Graduation Dress Code in order to walk.
Finally, we (the counselors) attended a meeting at the Get2College Center in Southaven yesterday. We received some great information from different colleges and organizations. We will share this information with you as the year progresses but we did have a few dates from colleges you might want to keep in mind. You can find that information here.
Also remember the DeSoto County College Fair is tonight at Southaven High School from 4:30-7. We hope to see you and your student there!
You will also need a copy of the Graduation Dress Code. This was created by a group of students and parents from the Class of 2009 (our first graduating class). Please keep these guidelines in mind when planning for Graduation. All students must be in compliance with the Graduation Dress Code in order to walk.
Finally, we (the counselors) attended a meeting at the Get2College Center in Southaven yesterday. We received some great information from different colleges and organizations. We will share this information with you as the year progresses but we did have a few dates from colleges you might want to keep in mind. You can find that information here.
Also remember the DeSoto County College Fair is tonight at Southaven High School from 4:30-7. We hope to see you and your student there!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
More Scholarships!
Juniors and Seniors, have you created an account through College Prowler? Fast Web? These websites and many more are FULL of scholarship opportunities and college information!
College Prowler
September Scholarships from College Prowler
Fast Web
Scholarship Experts
FAFSA
Scholarships.com
USA Today Article: 10 Best Sites to search for scholarships
Top 5 Scholarship Websites from "The Bottom Line"
Sign up for their newsletters so you can be "in the know" about scholarship deadlines and other important information.
College Prowler
September Scholarships from College Prowler
Fast Web
Scholarship Experts
FAFSA
Scholarships.com
USA Today Article: 10 Best Sites to search for scholarships
Top 5 Scholarship Websites from "The Bottom Line"
Sign up for their newsletters so you can be "in the know" about scholarship deadlines and other important information.
Friday, September 6, 2013
September is here!
The hustle and bustle of the beginning of the year has started to settle and we are pushing full steam ahead into September. We have a lot of things going on at The Hill and we don't want you to miss anything!
1. Progress reports were sent home in every academic class today. Be on the lookout for these as they are an excellent way to keep you informed about your child's grades.
2. There will be a Senior Parent Meeting Tuesday night, September 10 at 6. If you are a senior parent, please make plans to be there. We will have lots of information that will directly affect your student.
3. The DeSoto County College Fair will be held at Southaven High School Thursday, September 12. Colleges from Mississippi and Tennessee, military recruiters, and technical colleges will be in attendance. This is a GREAT opportunity for students to get information from several different areas. All students are invited to attend; however, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders need to make a special effort to attend. Click here to see the flyer with break out session times.
4. We know that the College Fair can be an overwhelming experience, in order to help students get the most out of it we have complied a list of questions and topics about college life. You do not have to ask all of these questions, but pick a few from each category to use as a guide.
College Fair Questions from a Former College Recruiter
College Fair Questions by Topic
We hope your school year has gotten off to a great start!
#RespectTheHill
1. Progress reports were sent home in every academic class today. Be on the lookout for these as they are an excellent way to keep you informed about your child's grades.
2. There will be a Senior Parent Meeting Tuesday night, September 10 at 6. If you are a senior parent, please make plans to be there. We will have lots of information that will directly affect your student.
3. The DeSoto County College Fair will be held at Southaven High School Thursday, September 12. Colleges from Mississippi and Tennessee, military recruiters, and technical colleges will be in attendance. This is a GREAT opportunity for students to get information from several different areas. All students are invited to attend; however, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders need to make a special effort to attend. Click here to see the flyer with break out session times.
4. We know that the College Fair can be an overwhelming experience, in order to help students get the most out of it we have complied a list of questions and topics about college life. You do not have to ask all of these questions, but pick a few from each category to use as a guide.
College Fair Questions from a Former College Recruiter
College Fair Questions by Topic
We hope your school year has gotten off to a great start!
#RespectTheHill
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
National Honor Society Tutoring
FREE Tutoring!
The National Honor Society (NHS) is offering FREE tutoring after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45. This is a great opportunity for you (or your student) to receive a little extra help....and did we mention it is FREE?
A few things to keep in mind if you are going to attend the after school tutoring sessions:
1.Students must sign up the day before the tutoring session you are attending. The sign up sheet is outside Mrs. Umberger's door (A9). This allows NHS time to plan and make sure enough tutors are available in the necessary subject areas.
2.No cell phones out in the library. This is a time to study and focus-not a time to check social media or text.
3.Students must have a ride scheduled prior to coming to tutoring. Again, we want to be focused on our academics-not worrying about a ride.
4.Students not receiving tutoring services will not be allowed to "hang out" in the library-even if they are providing transportation for another student. We are doing this is to help students stay focused; not punish them.
5. Students should have all necessary materials for the subject they are receiving tutoring services. Example; if you have signed up for Algebra tutoring, you should have your Algebra book, notebook, pencil, notes from class, and a calculator. NHS will not provide materials for students, nor will students be allowed to go to their locker after entering the library.
6. In addition to having all necessary materials, students will need to have a page number reference and an objective to cover during the tutoring session. Students should get this information from their teacher.
These guidelines are designed to make everything run as smoothly as possible. We want our students to get as much out of tutoring as they can.
If you have any questions about NHS Tutoring, please email Mrs. Umberger, NHS Sponsor, at amanda.umberger@dcsms.org.
The National Honor Society (NHS) is offering FREE tutoring after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45. This is a great opportunity for you (or your student) to receive a little extra help....and did we mention it is FREE?
A few things to keep in mind if you are going to attend the after school tutoring sessions:
1.Students must sign up the day before the tutoring session you are attending. The sign up sheet is outside Mrs. Umberger's door (A9). This allows NHS time to plan and make sure enough tutors are available in the necessary subject areas.
2.No cell phones out in the library. This is a time to study and focus-not a time to check social media or text.
3.Students must have a ride scheduled prior to coming to tutoring. Again, we want to be focused on our academics-not worrying about a ride.
4.Students not receiving tutoring services will not be allowed to "hang out" in the library-even if they are providing transportation for another student. We are doing this is to help students stay focused; not punish them.
5. Students should have all necessary materials for the subject they are receiving tutoring services. Example; if you have signed up for Algebra tutoring, you should have your Algebra book, notebook, pencil, notes from class, and a calculator. NHS will not provide materials for students, nor will students be allowed to go to their locker after entering the library.
6. In addition to having all necessary materials, students will need to have a page number reference and an objective to cover during the tutoring session. Students should get this information from their teacher.
These guidelines are designed to make everything run as smoothly as possible. We want our students to get as much out of tutoring as they can.
If you have any questions about NHS Tutoring, please email Mrs. Umberger, NHS Sponsor, at amanda.umberger@dcsms.org.
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