Thursday, August 9, 2012

Women in Science and Engineering at Brown

Brown University and its Women in Science and Engineering group will host a physical science-based quiz bowl tournament, the Athena Science Challenge, this year on November 3rd and 4th.   The program aims to promote math and science among high school girls.   If you would like more information on the program, please look at AthenaScienceChallenge.Com.   If you are interested, speak to your science teacher about creating a team.  

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Class of 2016, Save the Date

This year's Freshman Cookout for the Class of 2016 will be on Wednesday, August 22nd at 5:30 at Mt. Hope High School.   The cookout is a nice introduction to people and the high school.    You can catch up with friends that you haven't seen all summer, have a hot dog, get your schedule, take a tour and find your locker.  

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Class of 2013 Painting of the Rocks

Seniors, it is your turn!   The time honored Mt. Hope tradition of the Painting of the Rocks will be held on Monday, August 20th at 1:00.   Please remember to wear clothes that you would not mind enhancing with a little purple and white paint.


Monday, August 6, 2012

Days to go...

The first day of school for all students is August 28th.

College Board Testing Accommodations

I want to inform you of a service available for students with disabilities from the College Board, the educational testing service that administers the PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests and Advanced Placement examinations.    The College Board has created a process that allows students with disabilities to receive accommodations on its tests.  

As a parent, you may apply for accommodations on your child’s behalf.  You will be required to fill out the paperwork and provide the necessary documentation to the College Board.  The College Board website provides information about documentation guidelines.   The information and forms that you need to begin this process can be found at http://www.collegeboard.com/ssd.    The deadline for the October administration of the SAT is August 17, 2012.   The deadline for the PSAT is August 29, 2012.    With limited exceptions, once the College Board approves accommodations, students may use these accommodations on all tests administered by the College Board.  

If you choose to apply for accommodations on your child’s behalf, our Services for Students with Disabilities Coordinator, Ms. Lisa Martin, will be available to answer questions that will help you apply for the accommodations.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Guidance Counselor Assignments

Beginning this school year, the guidance office will have a dedicated 9th grade guidance counselor for all of our freshmen.   Mrs. Nappi will serve as the guidance counselor for all of the students in the Class of 2016 during their 9th grade year.   

Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 have been assigned to a counselor based upon a student's last name.   The counselor assignments are as follows:
A-E, Mrs. Terri Brodd
F-N, Mr. Brian MacDougall
O-Z, Mrs. Sherry Atkinson