Powers' Pursuit

MAP Testing!*!

Stephanie Powers — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:37:23 +0000

Mrs. Powers’ students will be completeing MAP tests on 1-31-13 – 2-1-13.

* Please get some rest and eat breakfast to be at your best!

College Door Decorating Contest!

Stephanie Powers — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:42:11 +0000

Tutoring Schedule:

Stephanie Powers — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:58:57 +0000

Week of 12-17-12-12-19-12:

* Monday- cancelled due to dept. meeting

*Tuesday- available 3:30-4:30

*Wednesday- Early Release

Stephanie Powers — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:55:58 +0000

Week of 11-12-12 – 11-16-12 @ HCHS:

Stephanie Powers — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:35:28 +0000

Monday:

Midterms sent home

Thursday:

College Fair 10:30-1:30

Friday:

Distracted Driving Assembly

Stall Talk Review Form:

Stephanie Powers — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:42:44 +0000

Stall Talk Reviews

Requirements	Possible Points	Points Awarded to Student
Must be at least 6 sentences and no more than 8 sentences long.	20
Must include a brief summary of the book.	20
Must include a comparison to another author and/ or book	20
Must include one good part about the book.	10
Must include one area of improvement	10
Must describe the author’s writing style.	10
Must include whether you recommend / not recommend the book.	10
	TOTAL POINTS

Book Title: ____________________________ Author: _______________________________

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Scream Reports & Stall Talks:

Stephanie Powers — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:38:02 +0000

Next set due: December 3rd & 4th = 100 points Each!

SCREAM

School Can Really Expand a Mind

Book Review Sheet

Student___________________________________________Grade_____________

Title________________________________________________________________

Author_________________________ Awards______________________________

Number of Pages: ________ Genre: ___________________ Source: _______________

Student: By signing below, I attest that I read this book in its entirety as prescribed by the SCREAM Reading Program. This is the first time I have read this book.

Please circle one: I read this book this: month semester school year.

Student Signature_____________________________________ Date______________

Teachers: Please indicate that the student has read and understood the following aspects of the book with a check mark by each category.

______ Characters

______ Setting

______ Plot outline (including main conflict)

______ Theme

______ One interesting detail or of the book

To receive points, students must have a copy of the book with them when they give the review. Did the student have a copy of the book when giving the review? YES or NO

In my opinion this student successfully read and reported on this book.

Teacher Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________

For Library Use Only:

SCREAM Points Awarded _______ BY _______ CB Book _____ Rec By ___

Notes:

All books for SCREAM must be at least 100 pages in length and first time reads.
Students may give ONLY two reports per day, per teacher.
Manga and graphic novels will earn a maximum of 15 points, regardless of length.
Students will receive an additional 50 points for each SCREAM review they write which is published in Stall Talk.

Theme is NOT a moral. Theme is underlying meaning of a story which often comments on life, human nature or society. (Not what people should do; what they do do.)

What’s Happening on the Hilltop:

Stephanie Powers — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:30:15 +0000

Monday, November 5, 2012

Social Studies classes conducting mock presidential elections

Department Chair Meeting in the library 3:20 p.m.

Archery practice for the HS team 3:30-5:00.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

NO SCHOOL: Election Day (240 Day Employees DO NOT report)

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Happy Birthday, Amy Coleman!!!

HCHS Administrators’ Meeting 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Club Day (Fire Drill)

Technology Inventory Day- have all of your technology present for check-in

Freshmen Rewards Lunches

– 4^th period (Attendance Winners)

- 5^th period (Freshmen Rewards!)

Academic Team: HCHS vs Nicholas Co at home

Freshmen Academy Meeting in (room 227) 3:15 p.m.

Program Review Meeting for PD 3:30 p.m. Library

Friday, November 9, 2012

Early Release day for students; release time is 11:30 a.m.

Students will be fed breakfast and lunch

Grades Due by 8:30 a.m.!!!

Bell Schedule:

8:07 – 8:20    1st
8:25 – 8:35    2nd
8:40 – 8:50    3rd
8:55 – 9:00    Homeroom
9:00 – 9:50    Veteran’s Day Program
9:55 – 11:30 Lunch

Textbook Meeting in library 1:30 p.m. (optional)

Program Review Meeting library 2:15 p.m.

Breds Soccer Banquet at Cynthiana Christian Church

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Bowling: HC at Kick-Off Tournament at the Dixie Bowl 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Bowling: Harrison vs Paris at Joyland 1:30 p.m.

Notes of Interest for the Future: (items in RED are new or changed since last week.)

November 12-
- Midterm Reports sent home with students (1^st Period)
- CIITS Training PD #2 for all faculty! 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
November 13-
- District Classified Support Meeting 9:00 a.m. at the Board Office (Joe Nichols & Leann Rognstad)
- Math Vertical Team Meeting at HCMS (room 318) 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
November 14-
- Science Vertical Team Meeting at Board Office Meeting Room 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
- SBDMC Meeting in the library 4:30 p.m.
November 15-
- Pay Day
- College Fair 10:30 – 1:30 in the Auditorium – More details will be given at the November 12^th faculty meeting.
- Meet the Breds & Fillies Night

November 16-
- Distracted Driving Tour Assembly
- HOT Conference with YSC and Paula Barnett
- Friday School 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
November 19 and 20 – College Application Days – The front computer lab is reserved all day for seniors who would like to apply to colleges online during the school day, or would like assistance with applying.
November 21- NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
November 22- NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
November 23- NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
November 26-
- COMPASS test for seniors
- Data Analysis PD 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
November 27-
- COMPASS test for seniors
- Board Of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Board Office
November 28-
- COMPASS test for seniors
- District RTI Meeting 10:00 a.m. Board Office
November 29- COMPASS test for seniors
November 30-
- Pay Day
- Friday School 3:15 – 5:15 p.m. HCHS library
December 3-
- Department Chair Meeting in the library 3:20 p.m.
- District Arts Meeting 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Board Office
December 5- MAP Training at HCMS 9:00 a.m.
December 6-
- CLUB DAY (Blood Drive & Fire Drill)
- KTIP Cycle 1 Ends
- Rewards lunch for attendance winners (Freshmen!)
- Student Advisory Council to meet with Mr. Dotson at 11:30 a.m.
- Freshmen Academy Meeting in (room 227) 3:15 p.m.
- English Vertical Team Meeting at HCMS library 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
- Certified District Leadership Team Meeting 3:30 p.m. Board Office (Nicki Jones & Bill Blackburn)
December 7- Early Release day for students; release time is 11:30 a.m.
- Students will be fed breakfast and lunch
- “Harrison County Live” 7:00 p.m.; $5.00 per person
December 8- “Harrison County Live” 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; $5.00 per person
December 10- Faculty Meeting in the library 3:30 p.m.