Science Hill High School Newsletter
September 20, 2024
School Improvement Plan
Each year, all schools across the state are required to submit an Improvement Plan that addresses the needs of students. I wanted to share with our SHHS community a snapshot of our plan for this year. If you would like more detailed information on our plan, please visit our website.
October 1
The Science Hill Student Activities Council will host a Fall Festival from 5 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, October 1 on the Band Practice Field. There will be free pizza, popcorn and drinks for refreshments and a DJ and inflatables for entertainment. Many of the school's clubs will sponsor booths with games and other activities. The festival is free for all Science Hill students with their student IDs.
One of Science Hill's largest clubs, Appreciation for Women in STEM (AWSTEM), is only a year old, but has doubled in size since its founding. Co-presidents Lauren Yobst and Lacy Leita said they recognized the need for the group when they noticed gender discrepancies in their science classes, where there were often more boys than girls.
Lauren and Lacy said the club is a place where women can explore their interests in science. At a recent meeting in September, guest speaker Andi Heimer, a piping engineer working at Eastman, spoke to club members about the work she does and how her path in life led her to her career. The club's Instagram account features a video takeover each month by a woman working in a science-based job who shares info about her work.
On October 2, the club will host a STEM night for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at Cherokee and South Side elementary schools from 5 to 7 pm in Grand Topper Hall. The event, in partnership with A/V Production, HOSA, Robotics and TAPS, will include hands-on science experiments, an organ tour, talks with engineers, prizes and food!
Students can join any of the dozens of active clubs at Science Hill. Participation in an extracurricular activity can help a student's well-being, improve academic performance and create relationships that last a lifetime! Find the right club for you on the list of clubs on Science Hill's website and get involved.
Where to Watch
Talented Toppers constantly impress us with their skills. Check out Trea'zur Cassidy's HillTalk podcast and watch the Topper Report for all the News and Sports you need!
Tutoring
Is a hypotenuse part of a triangle or a brain? Maybe that's a hypothalamus? Are you hypothesizing about ways to boost your grades? Come to tutoring and you can unlock the secrets to academic success. And that's no hyperbole.
Geometry Tutoring is available every morning from 7:15 to 7:35 in Room A215 or A219. In the afternoon, you can attend tutoring sessions from 2:45 to 4 in Room A218 on Monday, Room A215 on Tuesday, Room A208 on Thursday or Room A221 on Friday. Please show up by 3 for afternoon tutoring.
Biology Tutoring is available Tuesday and Thursday at 7 each morning and from 3 to 4 each afternoon in Room 413.
During the September Board of Education meeting, board members passed a resolution proclaiming September and October as PTA Membership Enrollment Months in Johnson City. With this resolution, the board encourages all concerned and interested citizens to join a local PTA unit.
Science Hill's Parent Teacher Student Association organizes several events each year, most recently, the Homecoming Dance. You can support Science Hill's PTSA by visiting https://sciencehill.givebacks.com/store and clicking "Memberships" in the navigation menu.
On Wall in the Main Office
PTA Forms - How to sign up and be informed with PTA events and news.
JCS Communication Tools - Information on how to stay connected with Johnson City Schools.
Gradebook Portal Request Form - To request access to PowerSchool parent account.
Community Service Hours Form - Log form for students' community service hours. Must be signed by a the volunteer supervisor.
Transit Request Forms - Must be filled out, approved, and on file before students can use the school bus system.
Medicine Administration Permission Form - Must be filled out and turned into the nurse if students have medicine that needs to be taken during the school day.
Parent Observer Request Form - To request access to Canvas parent account.
On the counter in the Main Office
Lunch Form - For more information about our lunch program. There is a QR code that will direct on how to fill out forms regarding free and reduced lunch.
School Map - For a layout of the school so that students are able to locate their classes.
Drop-Off/Pick Up Map - For car drop off and pick up locations.