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
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
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.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)