HTHS Newsletter

Thank you to Laura Stalls (12th), Jessica Morris (11th), Peyton Drummond (10th), and Kallie Strickland (9th) for being the amazying counselors that they are! They are each such a gift to our students and school community. Curriculum Night was a huge success thanks to their tireless hard work and commitment to excellence.

Thank you, parents and students, for attending Curriculum Night! Students, if you missed it, be sure to check your Schoology pages and attend your grade level meetings for important information regarding course selection.

Important Reminder: Course selection sheets are due February 20th!

Visit https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses for information on AP courses and exams.

Visit https://app.smore.com/n/5dbj7 for information on Dual Enrollment courses.

Click the link below to submit questions. Angela Petix and Jessica Morris will hold an information meeting for students and parents who have signed up for AP/DE courses in the 2026-27 school year on February 24th. The flyer is provided under Upcoming Events.

9th–10th Grade Students: Scores can be accessed on Progress Learning by clicking on Graded Assignments and viewing the Score Report. For step-by-step guidance, students can reference the screenshots provided in Help Accessing Mock ACT Results (9–10).

11th Grade Students: Student score reports will be distributed in their English classrooms by Friday, February 13th.

What do the scores mean?

ACT benchmarks show whether a student is on track to be successful in college-level courses. Meeting a benchmark means the student has a 50% chance of earning a B or higher and a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in that subject area in college.

Here’s what each section measures:

• English (Benchmark: 18) – Assesses grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetoric. Meeting the benchmark suggests a student is ready for college English Composition.

  Math (Benchmark: 22) – Measures algebra, geometry, and basic trigonometry skills. Meeting the benchmark indicates readiness for college Algebra.

  Reading (Benchmark: 22) – Tests reading comprehension and the ability to understand complex texts. Meeting the benchmark shows readiness for college-level social science courses.

  Science (Benchmark: 23) – Evaluates interpretation of data, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving. Meeting the benchmark reflects readiness for college Biology.

Important Note: ACT benchmarks are based on graduating seniors, so it’s normal for 9th–11th graders to still be working toward these goals. Students who have not yet met a benchmark can use their Mock ACT data to identify areas for improvement and focus their study efforts before the official ACT.

If you need to send a parent excuse by email, please send it to the following email address: HTHSattendance@tcsk12.us

See the attached Student Parking Instructions below for information regarding parking pass fees.

George Washington Carver discovered over 300 uses for peanuts including foods and cosmetics! His research helped Southern farmers after the boll weevil destroyed cotton by promoting peanuts as a profitable and versatile alternative crop that could also enrich the soil!

The History Club has partnered with Medders Family Farm out of Montevallo, AL to sell peanut butter, honey, and chocolate covered peanut butter hearts for Valentines Day! Each peanut butter heart is 3oz and comes in milk chocolate or white chocolate. We will deliver these to recipients in 1st period on 2/13! Peanut butter is all natural, gluten free, has no added sweeteners, and no artificial ingredients or preservatives. The unsweetened peanut butter is keto and diabetic friendly! Peanut butter comes in 8oz jars, smooth or crunchy, and in various flavors!

We are also selling 4pk and 6pk gift sets that are 4oz jars of peanut butter.

Lastly, we are selling 1.5 pound jars of honey!

Tons of options, but all proceeds earned will go towards the charter fees for a Rho Kappa Honor Society!

The fundraiser ends on Friday January 30th in order to get the peanut butter hearts ordered and here by the 13th.

February 16, 2026 ~ President's Day ~ will be an E-Learning Day for students and a Professional Development Day for teachers.

Be sure to check out the Tracking the Huskies Newsletter for all upcoming athletic events. Go Huskies!

Gain valuable skills while exploring the vast career opportunities in the green industry. Spend your summer working with our premier full-service, high-end landscape firm and cultivate the most stunning outdoor spaces in the Birmingham area.

Our Exclusive Immersion Program Includes

• Competitive Pay

• Full-Time Temporary Employment: engage in nine weeks of full-time work with our staff

• Practical Experience: strengthen your skills and supplement your classroom instruction with hands-on experience

• Safe Exploration: discover your passions, potential, and purpose within both the horticultural and construction aspects of the landscape industry in a supportive environment

• Growth Opportunities: receive observation and evaluation from a personal mentor, as well as other members of our seasoned staff as you become fully immersed in one of these professional tracks:

• Carpentry

• Floriculture

• Operations | Production

• Landscape Maintenance

• Landscape Construction

Application Requirements

• Submission of resume

• Must have turned 16 years old by May 29, 2026, and have a driver's license with independent transportation to/from work

• Ability to access and navigate our bulk yard, loading areas, office space, and other areas of our facilities

• Ability to perform physical work outdoors during intense summer weather conditions

• Strength, stamina, mobility, and ability to carry 50 pounds

Timeline

Friday, March 6, 2026 - Applications Due

March 9 - 13 - Interviews

March 20 - Selections Announced

Thursday, May 28 - Thursday, July 30 - Immersion Program

Congratulations to these students for being named Employees of the Month at the Academy of Craft Training!

Our Husky Cheerleaders are going to Finals in 1st place! They compete at 8:48pm Central Time tomorrow. Wish them luck! GO HUSKIES!!

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