1.7.21 Messenger
Good Afternoon, Green Hope Families and Happy New Year!
Here is some important information for next week:
DATES
Jan 13: Falcon Flex Days. Asynchronous Day. However, students are participating in exams. Please see below.
Jan 11-15, 2020: 1st Semester Final Exams. Please see info below.
Here’s the link to WCPSS calendar.
Exam and Testing Info
Exams and State Assessments begin on Monday, January 11. We encourage students to come to school to take their state exams. Please remember that teacher made exams are not required and are all going to be administered remotely. Students do not come to campus to take a teacher made exam if they choose to take the exam.
Please go to these links for more info on exams:
Testing Info For Students Taking State Assessments
Fall Exam and Testing Presentation
Fall Exam and Testing Overview
Online Health Attestation Form
There is a lot of information on these documents in order to allow you to understand the rules and expectations that are in place right now for our Final Exams. Thank you for reading this information and becoming familiar with our Final Exam Schedule and requirements. Please understand that these policies are different from previous years in several ways, so it is important that students understand the various Final Exams and what they need to do for each course they are taking. Please also note that this Final Exam Schedule is subject to change as we get updated information from the State or WCPSS.
NEW INFO
Athletics
Soccer and LAX tryouts start Jan 11. Please see the GHHS athletics website for more info.
Driver’s Ed Update
Info on next registration for classes, etc. Drivers Ed 1.7.21 update
Immunization Info
State Law requires certain immunizations prior to grades K, 7, and 12. More info here
SENIOR INFO
Senior Cap and Gown Info
We will have a graduation ceremony! You’re going to want that cap and gown! If you haven’t ordered a cap and gown from Jostens at this point you have missed the first order deadline. Please order through Jostens
If you’re planning to use an older sibling’s gown, you still need your tassel for 2020-21. Please call Jostens at 919-789-8500 to order this.
Senior Fee Info
Seniors also have a separate $50 fee to cover their stole, diploma, diploma cover, senior social, awards and graduation program. The link to pay senior fees is here GHHS Senior Fees.
Mid-Year Reports and Transcripts
We will communicate the process to request mid-year transcripts and mid-year reports in February. Please note that first semester grades, class rank, etc. will be finalized for mid-year transcripts in mid-February, so please hold off on requesting/sending mid-year transcripts to colleges until we provide more information next month.
STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
Student Appointments with Counselors
We will resume student/counselor appointments second semester. Students, please email your assigned counselor if you need assistance/have questions prior to second semester.
UPDATE! Ms. Merry is currently on maternity leave. Below, are the student/counselor assignments while Ms. Merry is on leave. Ms. Merry is assigned to students with last names A - Day.
Mr. McIntyre (Dean of Students) - Last Names A - Bre: jmcintyre@wcpss.net
Ms. Eason (SAP Counselor) - Last Names Bri - Day: season1@wcpss.net
Ms. Tarr - Last Names Dea - Kal: ktarr@wcpss.net
Ms. O'Neil - Last Names Kam - Ngu: koneil@wcpss.net
Ms. Perry - Last Names Nia - Shu: tsperry@wcpss.net
Ms. Tibbetts - Last Names Sia - Z: atibbetts@wcpss.net
Student Services Grade Level Presentations
Freshman & Sophomore Presentation
This presentation provides information on graduation requirements, ways to explore future pathways, how parents can support their students and tips on being a successful student. We have also provided a video recording of two current seniors who offer advice and share insight from their personal high school experience.
Helpful info for juniors!
Financial Aid Advisor
Parents/Guardians and/or Students may schedule virtual appointments to meet with our Financial Aid Advisor, Ms. Brannan to discuss financial aid opportunities for post-secondary education. Please use the following link to schedule an appointment to meet with Ms. Brannan: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAEA823A75-financial2 . You may email her at: lbrannan@wcpss.net if you have any questions.
College Representatives (Virtual Opportunities)
Juniors and Seniors:
Please visit the Student Services Website: link here
(https://greenhopehsstudentservices.weebly.com/college-info-sessions.html)
to sign up for Virtual Meetings with College Representatives. Virtual Meetings will be posted one week at a time, and registration closes at noon the Friday prior to the event. If you have questions please contact Angie Murrane: amurrane@wcpss.net.
GENERAL INFO
Junior Class Rings
Here’s the link for Juniors to order Green Hope class rings: Josten's info
Math Tutoring Center
The Virtual Math Tutoring Center is now available! See this link for details: https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/gh-math-tutoring
PTSA Spirit Wear
GHHS PTSA has amazing Spirit Wear! Here is the link to the online store: link here
http://www.ghhsptsa.org/STORE.html
Yearbook Info
Senior Info:
- Senior Ads are still up for grabs! All information, purchasing, and submission links are found here: https://bit.ly/senioradinfo
- GH Talon Yearbook... They're moving quickly, so order yours today: https://bit.ly/GHHSyearbook
Dr Camille Hedrick, Principal
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