MHSHS would like to congratulate and recognize our Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Recipients. Our Advanced Placement (AP) has experienced growth in terms of both opportunities and outcomes. In terms of growth, we have expanded our course offerings from 13 to 21 courses. In terms of outcome, we have increased our AP student course enrollment, student participation in exams, and the number of students earning AP Scholar Awards. We are excited to share that we have doubled our AP scholars from five to ten students in one year!
Please join us in congratulating our current students Kenney Banegas, Tri Do, Elizabeth Garcia, Nishat Kayum, Ammar Razzak, Adolfo Ruiz Padron, and Anamika Sharif! We will celebrate their success on Friday, October 1, 2021, during lunch. Special thanks to our AP teachers for their commitment to ensuring our students model the AP theme "Reach Ahead!"
Dr. Myers and Mr. Medina
Dr. Tom Myers, assistant principal, has been accepted into a highly competitive leadership program - GCPS Aspiring Principal Program (APP)! I know we would all agree that Dr. Myers is an extraordinary leader that continuously goes above and beyond to support all stakeholders. Dr. Myers will represent MHSHS exceptionally well during this high-level learning experience. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Myers!
Please join me in congratulating Mr. Marcus Medina for his recent appointment as assistant principal at Collins Hill High School. I think we would all agree that Collins Hill High is fortunate to have his positive energy, love of learning, and authenticity. Please join me in celebrating Mr. Medina's accomplishment and promotion!
October 4th: Financial Aid Night (Seniors Only)
October 12th-15th: District Assessments-Interims
October 12th-13th: ELA and Social Studies Interims
October 14th-15th: Math and Science Interims
October 20th Digital Learning Day #2
Dates for the 2021 - 2022 School Year Digital Learning Days:
- October 20, 2021, Day #2.
- November 9, 2021, Day #3.
- January 25, 2022, Day #4.
- March 2, 2022, Day #5.
- March 22, 2022, Day #6.
Device checkout for DLD #2 for students:
- Parents/guardians can come to check out devices on Friday, October15th from 7:30AM to 11:30AM. A parent/guardian must be present in order to check out a device as the device distribution form has to have a parent/guardian signature.
- Devices must be returned on Thursday, October 21st to Mrs. Noordoorn in the Media Center.
MHSHS Counseling Corner Newsletter
Parents and students,
Read the latest edition of The Counseling Corner newsletter. Each month, you will receive a new edition of the newsletter. A copy of the newsletter will be available on the counseling page on McClure Health Science High School website.
While meals will be provided at no charge for all students this school year, families whose students would be eligible for meal support in a typical year should complete the free/reduced-price meal application as soon as possible. A new application must be completed each school year.
Confirmed eligibility for free/reduced-price meals ensures access to many benefits beyond school meals.
Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
- Free SAT/ACT
- Free college applications
- Free/reduced internet additional technology for schools
- Training/resources for parents to use at home
Student-Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form
- Free and Reduced Lunch Form
- Parent Portal Access Form
- 2021-2022 Junior & Senior Parking Form and Pay Parking Fee on My Payments Plus
- Pay School Fees
- Sign-off that you have read and reviewed the student/parent handbook.
- Sign-off that you have read and reviewed Title I documents.
Class of 2022 Senior Dues are $200 and can be paid through www.scholasticimages.com. Senior dues include Cap & Gown, the Official MHSHS Stole, Class of 2022 Tassel, Diploma, Diploma Cover, Senior t-shirt, Senior week activities, Senior Breakfast, Official 2022 Yearbook, and selected senior events. Dues must be in by October 1st. If dues are paid after October 1st the price will increase to $250.
Class of 2023 Junior Dues are $100 and can be paid through My Payments Plus. Junior dues include prom, class t-shirt, spirit week, and selected class events. Dues must be in by October 1st. If dues are paid after October 1st the price will increase to $150.
Clothing & Shoes Recycle Bin
You are invited to take GCPS communications survey
School district partners—families, staff, and community members—are encouraged to participate in GCPS’ online School Communication Performance Evaluation (SCoPE) survey to share their feedback on the effectiveness of communication at the class, school, and district levels. The survey is part of a districtwide Communications Audit that is being conducted by an outside organization—the National School Public Relations Association. The audit is designed to provide district leaders with a snapshot of current communication efforts, the climate for communication, the issues and image perceptions the district is facing, and the communication needs and preferences of GCPS’ audiences. Participants will be asked to share how they prefer to receive information, the effectiveness of the communication they receive, and their perceptions related to communication and GCPS. In the spirit of continuous improvement, district and school leaders will use survey results, along with feedback from 40 focus groups and additional interviews, to increase the effectiveness of communication to support our families, students, and staff. The survey is open Sept. 20-Oct. 4.
Participate in the survey by Oct. 4!
Families…
https://bit.ly/GCPSCommunicationSurveyFamily
Employees…
https://bit.ly/GCPSCommunicationSurveyStaff
Community members
https://bit.ly/GCPSCommunicationSurveyCommunity
GCPS Parent Resources
We know that families want easy access and one, go-to location for need-to-know information about their student's education— from records to resources. Just as important, you want an easy way to stay in touch with the school. The Updated Parent Portal gives parents access to grades, assignments, and communication with teachers. The Parent Portal gives families a direct line to the classroom, with 24/7 real-time information and anytime, anywhere access, with in-portal translation in multiple languages. And that's just the beginning...
