Friday, June 6, 2008

summer announcements

-Drop/Add Sessions for Schedule changes:
Tuesday, August 19: FRESHMEN 3:00-6:00

-Orientation will be on Thursday, August 21 at 7:00.

-FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: MONDAY, AUGUST 25 @ 8:00 AM

PHOTO DATES:
Dance, All Cheerleading individual and group for yearbook and sports program at 3:00 on Sept. 3 at the clock
Fall Sports photos after school on September 4
Grades 9-11 (Underclassmen photos) on September 9
Senior Make-up or Retakes (Tux & Drape & Cap & Gown) on September 11
Underclass retakes/make-ups (if absent on Sept. 9) on October 9

PTA Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, September 30 @ 7:00 pm (College Preparation)
Tuesday, November 25 @ 7:00 pm (Christmas Program)
Thursday, February 10 @ 7:00 pm (College Representatives)
Tuesday, April 14 @ 7:00 pm (Welcome upcoming Freshmen & plans for New Year)

-BAND DATES:
Full Band Rehearsals Tuesdays and Thursday 6:00-8:30 pm, August 19-October 30 (except October 16) Drumline Sectionals 4:30-6:00 pm, Thursdays August 21-October 30 (except October 16)

-OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
August 21 - Orientation
August 25 - School begins at 8:00 am
October 10 - TAILGATE (VS. NORTH GASTON)
October 24 - HOMECOMING (VS. ASHBROOK)
October 25 - Miss Forestview Pageant


announcements for Friday, June 6, 2008

-EOC EXAM SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 6: Make-up exams from 8:00-11:30 (school dismissed at 11:35), lunch is available in the cafeteria after 11:30

-Attention Track Members: Please don't forget to turn in your track uniform to Coach Strothmann asap. Report cards will be held if you do not turn in your uniform.

-Students interested in SAT CAMP this July need to come by to sign up in the office.

-Returning GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS need to see Coach Beaty or Coach Gurganus before you leave for the summer. This includes JV and Varsity.

-Runners, including returners, interested in running CROSS COUNTRY this fall, sign up in C107

-A number of people have not picked up summer reading sheets for AP ENGLISH 12. There is a summer blog part and you will be seriously out of the conversation if you do not get these sheets and work this summer. It does not matter whether you have the course in fall or spring semester. This is SUMMER reading. See Ms. Griffin in B120 today.

-NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY CHORDS are in. If you ordered one you may pick it up from Mr. Erexson.

-BUS 353 RIDE BUS 352 THIS WEEK. Buses 430, 439, 353, 352, 66 and 67 will not run early on Thursday and Friday!

-Students who have medicine in the office, please come by before you leave Friday and get it from Mrs. Smith

-Please check LOST AND FOUND items!

-The BOYS LOCKER ROOM will be disinfected this weekend. Be sure to clean out your locker by today!

-We have a number of students taking Gaston College courses next year, either the Huskins courses or as dual enrollment. A requirement to be able to do so is successfully completing the Gaston College COMPASS entrance examination. For those who have yet to take the examination, Mr. Bennett will be here on Monday and Tuesday, June 16, 17 from 9 am until noon administering the test.

-Those signed up for English 11 AP next year need to pick up the summer reading packet from Mrs. Lewis in B122.

-Rising Seniors: Tux & Drape photos on June 11, 12, & 13. There will be a participation fee of $25.00.
Wednesday, June 11: 9:00-3:30 (A-F)
Thursday, June 12: 9:00-3:30 (G-P)
Friday, June 13: 9:00-3:30 (P-Z)


-Students that have charges in the cafeteria need to pay now!


-OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
June 6 - Senior Breakfast @ 9:00 am in commons
June 6 - Graduation Rehearsal @ 10:00 am, auditorium and stadium
June 7 - GRADUATION @ 9:00 @ ALALA STADIUM
June 11, 12, 13 - Rising Seniors Tux & Drape photos
June 12 - REPORT CARDS MAILED TO STUDENTS
June 18-19 - DANCE TEAM CAMP
August 15 - FRESHMEN TRANSITION CAMP 9:30 AM-12:00 NOON

Thursday, June 5, 2008

announcements for Thursday, June 5, 2008

-EOC EXAM SCHEDULE:
Thursday, June 5: 4th period exams from 8:00-11:30 (school dismissed at 11:35), lunch is available in the cafeteria after 11:30
Friday, June 6: Make-up exams from 8:00-11:30 (school dismissed at 11:35), lunch is available in the cafeteria after 11:30

-Runners, including returners, interested in running CROSS COUNTRY this fall, sign up in C107

-A number of people have not picked up summer reading sheets for AP ENGLISH 12. There is a summer blog part and you will be seriously out of the conversation if you do not get these sheets and work this summer. It does not matter whether you have the course in fall or spring semester. This is SUMMER reading. See Ms. Griffin in B120 today.

-NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY CHORDS are in. If you ordered one you may pick it up from Mr. Erexson.

-BUS 353 RIDE BUS 352 THIS WEEK. Buses 430, 439, 353, 352, 66 and 67 will not run early on Thursday and Friday!

-Students who have medicine in the office, please come by before you leave Friday and get it from Mrs. Smith

-Please check LOST AND FOUND items!

-The BOYS LOCKER ROOM will be disinfected this weekend. Be sure to clean out your locker by Friday!

-We have a number of students taking Gaston College courses next year, either the Huskins courses or as dual enrollment. A requirement to be able to do so is successfully completing the Gaston College COMPASS entrance examination. For those who have yet to take the examination, Mr. Bennett will be here on Monday and Tuesday, June 16, 17 from 9 am until noon administering the test.

-Those signed up for English 11 AP next year need to pick up the summer reading packet from Mrs. Lewis in B122.

-Rising Seniors: Tux & Drape photos on June 11, 12, & 13

-Students that have charges in the cafeteria need to pay now!

-
Senior T-Shirts (current seniors) are on sale now! You may purchase one for $10.00 in the office from Mrs. Bruce.


-OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
June 6 - Senior Breakfast @ 9:00 am in commons
June 6 - Graduation Rehearsal @ 10:00 am, auditorium and stadium
June 7 - GRADUATION @ 9:00 @ ALALA STADIUM
June 11, 12, 13 - Rising Seniors Tux & Drape photos
June 12 - REPORT CARDS MAILED TO STUDENTS
June 18-19 - DANCE TEAM CAMP
August 15 - FRESHMEN TRANSITION CAMP 9:30 AM-12:00 NOON

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

announcements for Wednesday, June 4, 2008

-EOC EXAM SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, June 4: 2nd period exams from 8:00-11:30, 4th period review 11:35-2:45
Thursday, June 5: 4th period exams from 8:00-11:30 (school dismissed at 11:35), lunch is available in the cafeteria after 11:30
Friday, June 6: Make-up exams from 8:00-11:30 (school dismissed at 11:35), lunch is available in the cafeteria after 11:30

-PARENTS! Please note that students must stay for EXAMS AND REVIEW SESSIONS unless they are exempt and have a note from their teacher that they are exempt. Students that are not exempt are not allowed to check out from their review class unless a parent comes in to check them out. Parents cannot check their students out over the phone. High School Exam Exemption Policy is as follows: Juniors and Seniors only; EOC & VoCats are not eligible for exemption; students may not have any unexcused absences; accumulation of 3 unexcused tardies will cause the student to be ineligible, averages of 84 and below must take all exams; averages of 85-92 may not have more than 2 excused absences; averages of 93-100 may not have more than 3 excused absences.

-These students need to see Mr. Braxton after school today: Caitlyn Biggerstaff, Blake Farmer, Lucy Kendrick, CJ Massey, Antonio Rhodes, Logan Walton, and Keon Williams

-JV SOCCER GIRLS: Stop by Ms. Grover's room after school today.

-DANCE TEAM CAMP will be held at Forestview on June 18-19

-Runners, including returners, interested in running CROSS COUNTRY this fall, sign up in C107

-A number of people have not picked up summer reading sheets for AP ENGLISH 12. There is a summer blog part and you will be seriously out of the conversation if you do not get these sheets and work this summer. It does not matter whether you have the course in fall or spring semester. This is SUMMER reading. See Ms. Griffin in B120 today.

-NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY CHORDS are in. If you ordered one you may pick it up from Mr. Erexson.

-BUS 353 RIDE BUS 352 THIS WEEK. Buses 430, 439, 353, 352, 66 and 67 will not run early on Thursday and Friday!

-Students who have medicine in the office, please come by before you leave Friday and get it from Mrs. Smith

-Please check LOST AND FOUND items!

-The BOYS LOCKER ROOM will be disinfected this weekend. Be sure to clean out your locker by Friday!

-We have a number of students taking Gaston College courses next year, either the Huskins courses or as dual enrollment. A requirement to be able to do so is successfully completing the Gaston College COMPASS entrance examination. For those who have yet to take the examination, Mr. Bennett will be here on Monday and Tuesday, June 16, 17 from 9 am until noon administering the test.

-Those signed up for English 11 AP next year need to pick up the summer reading packet from Mrs. Lewis in B122.

-Rising Seniors: Tux & Drape photos on June 11, 12, & 13

-Seniors: If you would like to purchase a Senior Video which will be played at the Senior Breakfast you may do so for a cost of $5.00 but you must place your order by Wednesday, June 4. You can pre-order your video from Mrs. Rouse in D104 or see Mrs. Bruce in the front office. You must have your $5.00 to reserve a video. Please don't forget to pick up your pictures from Mrs. Rouse (the ones used in the video)-they are ready!

-Students that have charges in the cafeteria need to pay now!

-
Senior T-Shirts (current seniors) are on sale now! You may purchase one for $10.00 in the office from Mrs. Bruce.


-OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
June 6 - Senior Breakfast @ 9:00 am in commons
June 6 - Graduation Rehearsal @ 10:00 am, auditorium and stadium
June 7 - GRADUATION @ 9:00 @ ALALA STADIUM
June 11, 12, 13 - Rising Seniors Tux & Drape photos
June 12 - REPORT CARDS MAILED TO STUDENTS
August 15 - FRESHMEN TRANSITION CAMP 9:30 AM-12:00 NOON

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

announcements for Tuesday, June 3, 2008

-EOC EXAM SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, June 3: 1st period exams from 8:00-11:30, 2nd period review 11:35-2:45
Wednesday, June 4: 2nd period exams from 8:00-11:30, 4th period review 11:35-2:45
Thursday, June 5: 4th period exams from 8:00-11:30 (school dismissed at 11:35), lunch is available in the cafeteria after 11:30
Friday, June 6: Make-up exams from 8:00-11:30 (school dismissed at 11:35), lunch is available in the cafeteria after 11:30

-PARENTS! Please note that students must stay for EXAMS AND REVIEW SESSIONS unless they are exempt and have a note from their teacher that they are exempt. Students that are not exempt are not allowed to check out from their review class unless a parent comes in to check them out. Parents cannot check their students out over the phone. High School Exam Exemption Policy is as follows: Juniors and Seniors only; EOC & VoCats are not eligible for exemption; students may not have any unexcused absences; accumulation of 3 unexcused tardies will cause the student to be ineligible, averages of 84 and below must take all exams; averages of 85-92 may not have more than 2 excused absences; averages of 93-100 may not have more than 3 excused absences.

-Runners, including returners, interested in running CROSS COUNTRY this fall, sign up in C107

-A number of people have not picked up summer reading sheets for AP ENGLISH 12. There is a summer blog part and you will be seriously out of the conversation if you do not get these sheets and work this summer. It does not matter whether you have the course in fall or spring semester. This is SUMMER reading. See Ms. Griffin in B120 today.

-NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY CHORDS are in. If you ordered one you may pick it up from Mr. Erexson.

-BUS 353 RIDE BUS 352 THIS WEEK. Buses 430, 439, 353, 352, 66 and 67 will not run early on Thursday and Friday!

-Students who have medicine in the office, please come by before you leave Friday and get it from Mrs. Smith

-Please check LOST AND FOUND items!

-The BOYS LOCKER ROOM will be disinfected this weekend. Be sure to clean out your locker by Friday!

-We have a number of students taking Gaston College courses next year, either the Huskins courses or as dual enrollment. A requirement to be able to do so is successfully completeing the Gaston College COMPASS entrance examination. For those who have yet to take the examination, Mr. Bennett will be here on Monday and Tuesday, June 16, 17 from 9 am until noon administering the test.

-Those signed up for English 11 AP next year need to pick up the summer reading packet from Mrs. Lewis in B122.

-Rising Seniors: Tux & Drape photos on June 11, 12, & 13

-Cross Country Banquet, Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 pm

-Seniors: If you would like to purchase a Senior Video which will be played at the Senior Breakfast you may do so for a cost of $5.00 but you must place your order by Wednesday, June 4. You can pre-order your video from Mrs. Rouse in D104 or see Mrs. Bruce in the front office. You must have your $5.00 to reserve a video. Please don't forget to pick up your pictures from Mrs. Rouse (the ones used in the video)-they are ready!

-Students that have charges in the cafeteria need to pay now!

-
Senior T-Shirts (current seniors) are on sale now! You may purchase one for $10.00 in the office from Mrs. Bruce.


-OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
June 3 - Cross Country Banquet
June 6 - Senior Breakfast @ 9:00 am in commons
June 6 - Graduation Rehearsal @ 10:00 am, auditorium and stadium
June 7 - GRADUATION @ 9:00 @ ALALA STADIUM
June 11, 12, 13 - Rising Seniors Tux & Drape photos
June 12 - REPORT CARDS MAILED TO STUDENTS
August 15 - FRESHMEN TRANSITION CAMP 9:30 AM-12:00 NOON

Monday, June 2, 2008

announcements for Monday, June 2, 2008

-EOC EXAM SCHEDULE:
Monday, June 2: 3rd period exams from 8:00-11:30, 1st period review 11:35-2:45
Tuesday, June 3: 1st period exams from 8:00-11:30, 2nd period review 11:35-2:45
Wednesday, June 4: 2nd period exams from 8:00-11:30, 4th period review 11:35-2:45
Thursday, June 5: 4th period exams from 8:00-11:30 (school dismissed at 11:35), lunch is available in the cafeteria after 11:30
Friday, June 6: Make-up exams from 8:00-11:30 (school dismissed at 11:35), lunch is available in the cafeteria after 11:30

-PARENTS! Please note that students must stay for EXAMS AND REVIEW SESSIONS unless they are exempt and have a note from their teacher that they are exempt. Students that are not exempt are not allowed to check out from their review class unless a parent comes in to check them out. Parents cannot check their students out over the phone. High School Exam Exemption Policy is as follows: Juniors and Seniors only; EOC & VoCats are not eligible for exemption; students may not have any unexcused absences; accumulation of 3 unexcused tardies will cause the student to be ineligible, averages of 84 and below must take all exams; averages of 85-92 may not have more than 2 excused absences; averages of 93-100 may not have more than 3 excused absences.

-We have a number of students taking Gaston College courses next year, either the Huskins courses or as dual enrollment. A requirement to be able to do so is successfully completeing the Gaston College COMPASS entrance examination. For those who have yet to take the examination, Mr. Bennett will be here on Monday and Tuesday, June 16, 17 from 9 am until noon administering the test.

-Those signed up for English 11 AP next year need to pick up the summer reading packet from Mrs. Lewis in B122.

-Rising Seniors: Tux & Drape photos on June 11, 12, & 13

-Cross Country Banquet, Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 pm

-Students who plan to take AP English 12 need to get summer reading work from Ms. Griffin in Room B120

-Seniors: If you would like to purchase a Senior Video which will be played at the Senior Breakfast you may do so for a cost of $5.00 but you must place your order by Wednesday, June 4. You can pre-order your video from Mrs. Rouse in D104 or see Mrs. Bruce in the front office. You must have your $5.00 to reserve a video. Please don't forget to pick up your pictures from Mrs. Rouse (the ones used in the video)-they are ready!

- Winter/Spring Sports Banquet: Monday, June 2 at 6:15 in the school cafeteria. Athletes eat FREE, guests pay $5.00.

-Please remember to wear your RENAISSANCE T-SHIRT on Friday's. We will be giving out certificates to local restaurants and other prizes.

-Students that have charges in the cafeteria need to pay now!

-
Senior T-Shirts (current seniors) are on sale now! You may purchase one for $10.00 in the office from Mrs. Bruce.


-OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
June 1 - Vesper Service @ 6:00 pm, First Baptist Church, Union Road
June 2-5 - EOC, VOCATS AND TEACHER MADE EXAMS
June 2 - SPRING SPORTS BANQUET @ 6:15 in the school cafeteria
June 3 - Cross Country Banquet
June 6 - Senior Breakfast @ 9:00 am in commons
June 6 - Graduation Rehearsal @ 10:00 am, auditorium and stadium
June 7 - GRADUATION @ 9:00 @ ALALA STADIUM
June 11, 12, 13 - Rising Seniors Tux & Drape photos
June 12 - REPORT CARDS MAILED TO STUDENTS
August 15 - FRESHMEN TRANSITION CAMP 9:30 AM-12:00 NOON