January 25-29, 2021
THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE:
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A Room with a ViewThe HHS Drama Club is proud to present for our winter production, A Room with a View, by Tracy Wells. This lighthearted show follows the guests and hotel staff of the Regency Arms Hotel and the "baggage" that they each bring.
Please use this link to buy a virtual ticket to our live streamed performance. The link will be emailed to you when you purchase your ticket. We appreciate your support of the arts during this time! |
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COUNSELING NOTES:
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FRESHMAN - CLASS OF 2024
Quarter two grades end on February 3rd. Encourage your child to check their grades and any missing assignments. Semester one electives end and students will receive final grades for these classes. It’s important to encourage your child to utilize the student support block that is built into their schedule every Tuesday and Friday at 12:40-2:05. Support Block is a great way to check in with teachers, catch up on assignments, receive extra help, and ask questions. The google meet for support block can be found in google classroom.
SOPHOMORE - CLASS OF 2023
January 26, 2021 PSAT Exam
Quarter two grades end on February 3rd. Encourage your child to check their grades and any missing assignments. Semester one electives end and students will receive final grades for these classes. It’s important to encourage your child to utilize the student support block that is built into their schedule every Tuesday and Friday at 12:40-2:05. Support Block is a great way to check in with teachers, catch up on assignments, receive extra help, and ask questions. The google meet for support block can be found in google classroom.
JUNIOR- CLASS OF 2022
IMPORTANT UPDATES:
Juniors should be reviewing their grades and checking in with their teachers for any missing assignments prior to the end of the term. Counselors will looking forward to scheduling your junior meetings within the next couple of months. If you would like to get a head start on this process please feel free to reach out to your school counselor.
Juniors should be reviewing their grades and checking in with their teachers for any missing assignments prior to the end of the term. Counselors will looking forward to scheduling your junior meetings within the next couple of months. If you would like to get a head start on this process please feel free to reach out to your school counselor.
SENIOR- CLASS OF 2021
IMPORTANT UPDATES:
With the semester coming to an end on February 3rd it is imperative that seniors check in with their school counselor to review any concerns regarding graduation requirements. Graduation day is going to be here before we know it!
Stay tuned for information regarding the Haverhill High School Scholarship Portal!
PRE-COLLEGE / SUMMER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES:
The Pre-College Summer Programs at Umass Amherst are now accepting applications. Tuition based offerings include, but are not limited to: Kinesiology, Business, Astronomy, Psychology. Please click on the link below for additional information.
Pre-College Summer program
FAFSA Assistance
For scholars and families who would like additional assistance with completing financial aid applications, there are several workshop opportunities:
With the semester coming to an end on February 3rd it is imperative that seniors check in with their school counselor to review any concerns regarding graduation requirements. Graduation day is going to be here before we know it!
Stay tuned for information regarding the Haverhill High School Scholarship Portal!
PRE-COLLEGE / SUMMER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES:
The Pre-College Summer Programs at Umass Amherst are now accepting applications. Tuition based offerings include, but are not limited to: Kinesiology, Business, Astronomy, Psychology. Please click on the link below for additional information.
Pre-College Summer program
FAFSA Assistance
For scholars and families who would like additional assistance with completing financial aid applications, there are several workshop opportunities:
- FAFSA Day is a free virtual event for Massachusetts families that provides assistance with the completion of the FAFSA application. Registration is required. To learn more and register for an event, click here. Upcoming events will be held:
- Sunday February 7th from 2-3:30pm **(this session will be conducted in Spanish)**
- Thursday February 11th from 7-8:30pm
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COLLEGE CORNER:
The HHS Scholarship Portal is now open! The scholarship portal will remain open until March 19th. Haverhill High School offers many scholarships that are available only to HHS seniors. This year, to make it easier for scholars to apply to all scholarships that are relevant to them, the HHS Counseling Department has compiled a comprehensive list of every portal scholarship available as well as the eligibility criteria. Consider this your “scholarship cheat sheet”! While not mandatory for you to use, the attached list will help you quickly identify which scholarships to apply to so that you can more easily navigate through the Scholarship Portal. Scholarships are listed alphabetically and will indicate specific eligibility criteria such as college plans, extracurricular or community service activities, or GPA.
To apply for portal scholarships, follow the directions below. To access the HHS Scholarship Portal you will need to:
To apply for portal scholarships, follow the directions below. To access the HHS Scholarship Portal you will need to:
- Go to https://scholarship.haverhill-ps.org/
- Click on the green LOGIN button
- Enter Username and Password (this is the same username/password used to sign in the computers at HHS)
- Click LOGIN and complete the required demographic information. Be sure to click “UPDATE DEMOGRAPHICS” on the bottom of the page to save your personal information.
- Click on the empty box with the word SCHOLARSHIP above it. When you click on a scholarship from the drop-down menu, the scholarship description and requirements will appear on the screen.
- In the box below titled “Why Should I Receive This Scholarship”, provide a brief statement highlighting the ways in which you meet the eligibility criteria for this award. All statements should be 100 words or less unless otherwise specified.
- Statements should only address the criteria that is specific for that scholarship. For example, if you are applying to a scholarship with criteria of community service, elementary education major, and 2 or 4 year college- your statement would address why you want to study education, what college you hope to attend, and what community service projects you were involved in and what you enjoyed the most about them.
- For scholarships with no specific eligibility criteria, scholars should provide a brief statement highlighting some aspect(s) of their high school career (academic achievement, personal growth, or extracurricular involvement) and your post-secondary goals.
- Click SUBMIT and the scholarship will appear below.
- Click on next scholarship name to continue to apply for any scholarships you are eligible for.
- When finished, print the list of scholarships to which you applied. Keep a copy for your records and give a copy to your counselor.
Requesting Transcripts:
For scholars applying to a college/university, be sure to fill out the transcript request form and submit to your counselor at least 2 weeks prior to your application deadline. Transcript Request Form
For scholars applying to a college/university, be sure to fill out the transcript request form and submit to your counselor at least 2 weeks prior to your application deadline. Transcript Request Form
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SCHOLARSHIP OF THE WEEK:
Equitable Excellence Scholarship
Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship.
Applicants to the Equitable Excellence Scholarship must:
Apply Here
Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship.
Applicants to the Equitable Excellence Scholarship must:
- Demonstrate courage, strength and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service
- Be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States.
- Be a United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
Apply Here
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Human Resource Specialist
- Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Typical Tasks Associated with This Career:
- Consult with employers to identify employment needs
- Interview applicants about their experience, education, and skills
- Contact references and perform background checks on job applicants
- Inform applicants about job details, such as duties, benefits, and working conditions
- Hire or refer qualified candidates for employers
- Conduct or help with new employee orientation
- Keep employment records and process paperwork
- Expected Income: Average: $73,130
- Job Growth:7% next 10 years
- Related High School Coursework
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
- Computer Technology
- English
- Intro to Business
COLLEGE OF THE WEEK
Bunker Hill Community College
Location: Boston, MA
Website
Enrollment: 11,216
About: Bunker Hill Community College serves as an educational and economic asset for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by offering associate degrees and certificate programs that prepare students for further education and fulfilling careers. Their students reflect their diverse local and global community, and the College integrates the strengths of many cultures, age groups, lifestyles and learning styles into the life of the institution. The College provides inclusive and affordable access to higher education, supports the success of all students and forges vibrant partnerships and pathways with educational institutions, community organizations, and local businesses and industries.
Fast Facts:
Standardized Test: N/A
Location: Boston, MA
Website
Enrollment: 11,216
About: Bunker Hill Community College serves as an educational and economic asset for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by offering associate degrees and certificate programs that prepare students for further education and fulfilling careers. Their students reflect their diverse local and global community, and the College integrates the strengths of many cultures, age groups, lifestyles and learning styles into the life of the institution. The College provides inclusive and affordable access to higher education, supports the success of all students and forges vibrant partnerships and pathways with educational institutions, community organizations, and local businesses and industries.
Fast Facts:
- Student Faculty ratio 25:1
- Associates Degrees and Certificates
- $0 application fee
- Online application
- High school transcript
- College Placement Test (for GPA's below 2.7)
Standardized Test: N/A
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM:
AP Mock Exams are coming up! In order to best prepare, scholars should utilize the resources provided on the College Board website. Scholars are encouraged to view “AP Daily” to view short, targeted videos that help support learning for each topic within a course unit. Additionally, there are practice exam questions located in the “Exam Preparation” portion of each AP classroom.
AP Coordinator Contact Information:
Jennifer Breslin: jennifer.breslin@haverhill-ps.org 978-374-5700 x1135
Jennifer Hart: jennifer.hart@haverhill-ps.org 978-374-5700 x 1127
AP Coordinator Contact Information:
Jennifer Breslin: jennifer.breslin@haverhill-ps.org 978-374-5700 x1135
Jennifer Hart: jennifer.hart@haverhill-ps.org 978-374-5700 x 1127
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Coming Soon
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Social Media:
Girls' Bball v Andover
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Members of the HHS Boys Swim & Dive Team
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This time of year, coupled with remote learning, can be stressful for students, caregivers, and staff! Watch for signs of stress and be sure to take care of yourself. Attached is an article containing great ideas for stress management. Feel free to reach out if you need support! We are in this together!
