8th grade High School Information

Tue, 12/08/2020 - 9:35am

8th grade Prepares for High School!

All About Howard High - Click the link to meet Mr. Novack and Mr. Mindel and to learn about life as a Howard Lion.

All About Long Reach - Click the link to find out about course selections, academics, sport, clubs and all that Long Reach has to offer.

 

January 7, 2021, Thursday  - Long Reach High School Virtual Information Night, 6 p.m.  

This is a family/student scheduling information night from 6-7 p.m.

Main Meeting Link (English):  https://meet.google.com/buj-euto-ivy

En español: https://meet.google.com/tfh-ienb-sgp

Updated information at:  LRHS Parent & Student Scheduling Information for the 21-22 School Year 

 

January 7, 2021, Thursday -  Virtual Career Academies Information Night  7-8 p.m. 

Click the link to register in advance for any two sessions each night.  

 

 

January 11, 2021, Wednesday Howard High School Virtual Lions Scheduling Night, 6:30 p.m.  

The Lions’ Scheduling Night was rescheduled for January 11th. Join Howard staff for information sessions for both incoming 9th graders and rising 10th-12th graders (and their parents, of course).

The program will feature both pre-recorded videos/presentations and live Google Meets to talk with curriculum representatives about course selections for the 2021-2022 school year. Since this is a rescheduled event, many people have already viewed the videos and begun exploring the “elective fair.” Therefore, the program will begin with joining Google Meet Q & A sessions starting at 6:30pm. Drop in the Meets you have questions about and refer to the website for the evening for the schedule of events and more information:

https://sites.google.com/hcpss.org/hohsessentialplanning/hohs-essential-planning

 

Lions Scheduling Night is for both incoming 9th graders/families and rising 10th-12th graders.  The program will be a combination of pre-recorded videos and live Google Meets.  On January 6th, there will be a link on the Howard High Website for you to navigate activities for the evening.  For now, please review this document:  Lions Night Information

 

Link for Lion's Night https://sites.google.com/hcpss.org/hohsessentialplanning/hohs-essential-planning

 

Dear 8th Grade Families:

Are you excited to learn about high school?  There are a lot of information sessions taking place so parents and students will be informed and ready for the high school registration process.  Below are the important events.  Please write all of these dates and details on your calendars.  

 

Our counselors created the following slide show to help you prepare for 9th grade course selection:  SLIDESHOW

 

Monday, December 14, 2020

What:  High School 101 Screencast Presentation

Who:  8th Grade Students

Where: In all 8th Grade Homeroom Classes

When:  10:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

 

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

What:  Parent Help Session on High School & 9th Grade Course Selection

Who: Parents and Students (Spanish Presentation)

Meet Code:  HIJOS

When: 7 p.m.

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

What: Howard High School Virtual Visit to Bonnie Branch

Who: 8th Grade Students

Meet Code: BBMS-Howard

When:  11 a.m.

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

What:  Long Reach High School Virtual Visit to Bonnie Branch

Who:  8th Grade Students

Meet Code: BBMS-LRHS

When: 12 noon

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

What: Parent Help Session on High School &  9th Grade Course Selection

Who: Parents and Students (English Presentation)

Meet Code:  HSPREP

When:  7 p.m.

BBMS Power Point Presentation 2020

 

Thursday, December 17, 2020

What: Parent Help Session on High School & 9th Grade Course Selection 

Who: Parents and Students (English Presentation)

Meet Code:  HSPREP

When: 7 p.m.

BBMS Power Point Presentation 2020

 

Monday, December 21, 2020

What:  8th Grade Course Registration and Academic Opportunities Screencast Presentation

Who:  8th Grade Students

Where:  In all 8th Grade Homeroom Classes

When:  10:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. 

 

 

Monday, December 21, 2020 through January 15, 2021: Selecting courses for 9th grade

Synergy is open for registration and students/parents may view pre populated recommendations based on current placements.  HCPSS is planning for a 7-period school day during 2021-2022.  Students will register for 7 credits and 4 alternates.  However, in the event HCPSS continues a 4x4 schedule, the first alternate will be the eighth course. This language will be included on the student's course request page in Synergy.

 

January 7, 2021

What: Long Reach High School Information Night 

Who: 8th grade Students and Parent

When: 6:00 p.m.

Main Meeting Link (English):  https://meet.google.com/buj-euto-ivy

En español: https://meet.google.com/tfh-ienb-sgp

Updated information at:  LRHS Parent & Student Scheduling Information for the 21-22 School Year 

 

January 7, 2021

What: Career Academies Virtual Information Session 7 - 8:00 p.m.

Who: 8th grade Students and Parents. Parents must register in advance.

When: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

More Information

 

January 11, 2021  - What: Howard High School Information Night

The Lions’ Scheduling Night was rescheduled for January 11th. Join Howard staff for information sessions for both incoming 9th graders and rising 10th-12th graders (and their parents, of course).

The program will feature both pre-recorded videos/presentations and live Google Meets to talk with curriculum representatives about course selections for the 2021-2022 school year. Since this is a rescheduled event, many people have already viewed the videos and begun exploring the “elective fair.” Therefore, the program will begin with joining Google Meet Q & A sessions starting at 6:30pm. Drop in the Meets you have questions about and refer to the website for the evening for the schedule of events and more information:

https://sites.google.com/hcpss.org/hohsessentialplanning/hohs-essential-planning

Who: 8th grade Students and Parent

When: 6:30 p.m.

Lions Scheduling Night is for both incoming 9th graders/families and rising 10th-12th graders.  The program will be a combination of pre-recorded videos and live Google Meets.  On January 6th, there will be a link on the Howard High Website for you to navigate activities for the evening.  For now, please review this document:  Lions Night Information

Link for Lion's Night https://sites.google.com/hcpss.org/hohsessentialplanning/hohs-essential-planning

 

January 15, 2021

What: Deadline for Parents to Completer Course Requests in Synergy

Who: Parents

 

Please review our high school information slideshow for High School information nights in January and additional important information.  

 

We are excited to work with you and your child to prepare for high school!

 

 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Germroth (Last names A-K) and Mrs. Savage (Last names L-Z)

Debbie_germroth@hcpss.org and Margaret_savage@hcpss.org

BBMS School Counselors