The 9th Grade Gazette

I’ve been meeting with all 9th grade students during their English classes to review their high school four year plans and explore postsecondary opportunities. The goal of this work is to build on the conversations that began in middle school about the elective focus programs available at HHS, as well as the many possibilities after graduation. Each student will also meet with me one-on-one to discuss their individual four year plan. Please keep in mind that nothing is set in stone. High school planning is the starting point, not the final decision!

• Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs of study (like Health Science, Business, Agriculture, Mechatronics, etc.)

• Science & Math

• Humanities (English, social studies, world languages, fine arts)

• Fine Arts (band, choir, art, theatre, etc.)

• AP/Dual Enrollment courses

Click the button below to view the focus areas available at HHS

What is it? Math Lab is an in school tutoring resource for your student. All of our math teachers offer tutoring outside of school hours, however, in school tutoring may work better for their schedule. Math Labs provide tutoring for new concepts, intervention after a failed assessment, targeted practice on required activities before retesting, and opportunities for retesting

What does my student need to bring? Your student needs to come with a specific question or something to work on.

How does my student take advantage of this awesome resource? A teacher can refer a student to math lab or a student can self refer. Students may sign up for in-school help during Study Hall, Learning Lab, PE/Wellness, or FLEX at: https://mustangmathlabs.setmore.com/

Students have several opportunities to get extra help through tutoring at HHS. Please note: sometimes tutoring sessions may be canceled, so students should always check Schoology before attending to confirm the schedule. Some teachers ask that students sign up in advance to attend tutoring—please follow their instructions to avoid confusion. Students coming before school must have a hall pass or note from the teacher in order to enter the classroom area before 7:30 a.m.

We’re excited to share that our Houston High 30+ Club members are kicking off peer tutoring next week! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get extra support from peers who have excelled academically.

If your student is interested in requesting a peer tutor, please use the link below:
👉 Request a Peer Tutor

End of Q1 : October 10th

PSAT : Tuesday, October 21st

Parents can email Cathy Young catherine.young@gmsdk12.org for assistance with navigating all of the platforms your student will be using this year. Student’s having issues during the school day can stop by the tech office on the first floor of the main building room M12.

Your student can ask their teacher if they can go speak to someone in guidance or send us an email and we can call them down from class.

If your student is absent, email hhsattendance@gmsdk12.org. Email the teacher directly if you or your student is concerned about missed assignments. Review attendance procedures here.