This is Mr. Hettenbach with a simple greeting from the Boulevard.
A gentle reminder that this Wednesday is a teacher workday. No school for students. This is a PERFECT time for students to catch up on any missing assignments.
Thank you to everyone who has been supporting our athletic events. GCS has moved towards a clear bag policy at athletic events across the district. Acceptable bags must be made of clear plastic or vinyl, including gallon-sized or smaller zip storage bags. Small clutch bags, diaper bags and bags used for medical supplies will be allowed but will be subject to inspection. More information about this process can be found on the GCS website at www.gcsnc.com/athletics.
Please take a moment to open up this blog in it’s entirety to see what is coming up on the boulevard. Our very own upcoming College and Career fair on October 11, College application assistance, NC A&T visit on Thursday, GTCC Career College Promise, yearbook purchasing, homecoming, spirit week, College application week, as well as many more events occurring down the road.
The nationally renown Learning Hubs start next week. Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Learning hub offers flexible opportunities for students to receive academic and social emotional supports, tutoring, enrichment, and a free meal outside of regular school hours. Please e-mail Assistant Principal Hagerman for me more details.
The week of October 17th-21st will be CFNC’s College Application Week. During this week, 40-50 colleges and universities across North Carolina will be waiving their application fee. This is a major week in the application process and tends to be when a bulk of students submit their applications. In 2021, over 30,000 applications were submitted. This year, we would like a significant percentage of our students to add to that number!
During this week we will be holding 45-minute sessions for each senior English class in the media center computer lab so students can complete the different aspects of the application process. A letter has been mailed to each student who is on-track to graduate this school year about this and what they will need to prepare. If you have any questions about this , or any questions related to College, Career and the Military, please e-mail Ms. Jorelle Trinity at trinitj@gcsnc.com.
Here are list of the college-related events we will be hosting here at HPC. If you have any questions, please let me know.
October 4th – Davidson Rep Visit
Media center at 10:00 AM – Small presentation and Q&A with Davidson College admissions representative.
October 6th – N.C. A&T Rep Visit
Media Center at 12:30. Small presentation and Q&A with NC A&T admissions representative.
October 11th – HPC College and Career Fair
Cafeteria from 5:30 PM – 7 PM. College representatives from around NC, career professionals, local organizations and businesses will join us to allow our students time to explore their college and career options. Free food will be provided.
October 13th – Guilford College On-Site Admissions
A rep from Guilford College will set up near the cafeteria and will be having a meet and greet with students as well as on-site admissions. Seniors will need to bring their transcript (unofficial is okay) and will get admission decision on the spot
October 14th – UNC-Chapel Hill Rep visit
Media center at 10:00 AM – Small presentation and Q&A with UNC Chapel Hill admissions representative.
October 17th – 21st – College Application Week
Students will be joining us in the media center in 45 minute sessions to complete the different steps of the college application process, including submitting applications to colleges that are waiving fees.
October 27th – College Family Night
A representative from the College Foundation of North Carolina will join us to inform seniors and their families what the next steps are after they have submitted their college applications, including information regarding scholarships, FAFSA, etc.
Guilford Technical Community College will present an information session about its Career and College Promise Program for high school students at the Percy Sears Applied Technology Auditorium on the GTCC Jamestown Campus on September 27th at 6 p.m.
Career and College Promise offers North Carolina high school students the chance to earn college credits at a community college campus. The program is tuition-free for high school juniors and seniors. Students must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.8.
The presentation will provide information about the dual enrollment program for high school students along with information about the admissions process and qualifications for the program.
The Career and College Promise program is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2023 semester.
Students and parents are invited to attend the free, hour-long event.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 13, 2022 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: GTCC Jamestown Campus
Percy Sears Applied Technology Building
601 East Main St.
Jamestown, N.C.
Career and College Promise offers North Carolina high school students the chance to earn college credits at a community college campus. The program is tuition-free for high school juniors and seniors (semester fees will be due). You must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher or passing test scores.
Students can earn:
· College credit transferable to all UNC System Institutions and many of NC’s Independent Colleges and Universities
· A credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career
Spring 2023 Semester:
· October 17, 2022: Priority Application Deadline for Early Registration
· December 7, 2022: Deadline to submit new applications
· January 9, 2023: First Day of classes
· May 8, 2023: Last day of classes
New Student Admissions Meetings
Admissions Sessions are required for all new students. Because of COVID-19, the recorded Admissions Session below replaces the required Admissions Meeting. Please submit a completed application packet with all signatures after viewing the Admissions Session.
The Admissions Session includes information on the following:
· General Program Information
· Curriculum Pathways
· How to navigate the website to search for classes
· How to register for classes
· Q & A
It is important that you and your parent watch the entire recording.
Once you and your parent have viewed the Admissions Session:
- Determine your Career and College Promise Pathway – Write the Pathway name and Code on your Verification Form. Please refer to the Dual Credit Allowances Document for information on how the high school credits dual courses.
There are two types of Career and College Promise Pathways:
o College Transfer Pathways – GTCC offers nine different college transfer pathways
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o Career/Technical Education Pathways – GTCC offers numerous certificate and diploma programs.
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2. Complete the Online Application for CCP: Follow this link – https://www2.cfnc.org/exclusive.html#/applicationlogin/GTCC/GTCC_CCP/GTCCAppCCP
You will need to create an account on CFNC.org. Please include your social security number when completing the online application.
3. Once you have completed the online application, scan your additional application documents and email to ccp@gtcc.edu.
Do not copy and paste the documents into the body of the email. Please use the “attach” command.
o Verification of Student Eligibility Form – Please make sure that you have all signatures required and that you have included the pathway. Signatures may be obtained by email.
o Consent to Release Form – to be completed by the student.
o Media Release Form – to be completed by the parent.
o Year-End High School Transcript –Please send a copy of your latest transcript with the admissions packet. If you attend a public high school, you may request this through cfnc.org. Please provide your High School ID # on the Verification Form. If your transcript is in a sealed envelope, you may open it and scan it. For home school transcripts – courses must be listed by grade level, signed and dated by principal and include a cumulative unweighted GPA.
o Copy of Home School State Registration (if applicable)
4. Once you have submitted your application documents:
- Please be checking the email listed on your application. If something is missing, you will be notified. After the application is processed, the applicant will receive an email with Titan Account Activation Instructions.
- After activating your Titan account, please log into your GTCC Titan Email and check it frequently. Registration instructions will be sent to your Titan email only.
- Once you have registered for classes, you will be sent an email with instructions for our mandatory online CCP Orientation.
Please keep in mind that the purpose of CCP is for eligible high school students to earn college credits towards a college degree, diploma, or certificate. Dual credit for high school graduation requirements is a bonus, but should not be what drives course selection. Courses in the CCP transfer pathways should be selected based on the published bachelor degree plan for the major at the university the student intends to transfer to after high school. Students cannot exceed 61 credit hours for the college transfer pathways.
Parents can order underclassmen pictures online using the code on top right of the form above or bring Jamie Johnson the completed packet with the exact money, and Ms. Johnson can mail it in.
Yearbooks are on sale now for $65. See or contact Ms. J with any questions.
Parents and guardians, if your student has not returned last year’s Chromebooks along with any chargers, please do so immediately.
Are you interested in traveling to Boston in 2024? Mrs. Stafford wants to invite YOU on this opportunity to view Bunker Hill and the Boston Tea Party, Fenway Park, and the site of the Salem witch trials. See Mrs. Stafford in room 300 OR scan the blue posters that are in the hallways for more details.
The Bison Dig Pink Volleyball game is Tuesday, October 4. Join us in celebrating those who have won the fight and honoring all who did not. If you are or know anyone who is a survivor please invite them to the game to be recognized by the JV and varsity match. We are also raising money to help local cancer Research. Find a volleyball player to purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets. Baked goods will also be sold at the game on Tuesday. Let’s Pink out the gym on Tuesday
There will be a Quiz Bowl interest meeting Monday October 3rd in room 302 immediately after school. Quiz Bowl is a competition where teams answers questions from a variety of topics from English to Math to History to Pop Culture. See Mr. Myers or Mrs Ranew for more information. Come out and show us what you know!
Our students have the opportunity to create Dia de los Muertos alters and ofrendas. These would be displayed at the High Point Museum from Saturday October 29th- Friday November 4th. There is a Dia de los Muertos celebration Saturday October 29th from 10-2. Ms. Parker will hold an interest meeting in room 320 on Tuesday October 4th at 4:20. Please join us in this celebration of culture!
Are you interested in traveling to Spain? Mrs. Ranew and Ms. Wanichko are traveling to Barcelona and Madrid in 2024. Come see us for details or scan the QR code for the trip website. Press the interested button to keep up with meeting information.
The Student Government Association (SGA) has been working hard planning this year’s activities!
One thing the students REALLY wanted last year that we are bringing back to HPC is a Homecoming DANCE!
You may have seen already but Homecoming Court will occur at the football game on 10/21 during halftime.
Previous years we did the female court during Football season, and a boys court during Basketball season. This year we will be doing both courts at the football game.
Followed by the dance SATURDAY evening, 10/22 from 8:00-11:00.
Tickets will be available starting in October. $10 for an HPC student, $20 to bring a non-HPC student (they must be under 20 years old and pass a background check through Officer Sep & Officer Jones).
Location: HPC Cafeteria
Food: Students should eat prior to the dance. Candy & Light snacks/drinks provided.
Parents, when checking out your students early for any reason, please bring in your ID and be prepared to show it upon request. Please make sure to update all emergency contacts in SchoolMint. Please e-mail Tracy Hamlin for any questions.
We want to remind our parents of an important requirement for students who are entering the 12th grade next year.
12th-grade students are required to receive the booster dose of the Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV).
GCS is legally required to exclude students who do not have documentation showing they received the required vaccinations within 30 calendar days of the first day of school (Aug. 29, 2022, for schools on the traditional calendar), or their first date of enrollment.
Appointment cards are not accepted as proof of documentation.
Please remember this requirement when you are scheduling your child’s yearly check-up and make sure you get proper documentation. Summer vacation is a great time to schedule an appointment for the vaccines.
·We encourage you to get your child vaccinated now before the deadline.
MCV is available at your health care provider’s office or by appointment at the Guilford County Department of Public Health offices, located in Greensboro (1100 E. Wendover Ave.) and High Point (501 E. Green Dr.).
To schedule an appointment for your child please call (336) 641-3245. Students may also receive vaccinations from their healthcare provider.
For families without insurance, you may call (336) 641-6720 for a free health assessment and immunization appointment.
GCS will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT test to all students in grades 10 and 11 on Wednesday, October 12.
The PSAT/NMSQT is a vital opportunity for students to practice for the SAT college admissions assessment. These tests provide valuable indicators of college readiness and the unique data source for AP Potential reports.
This will be an asynchronous learning day for 9th and 12th graders. 9th and 12th graders should be accessing assignments from their teachers Canvas page. 210th and 11th graders MUST be in attendance for the PSAT.
For athletes needing a Physical, feel free to use FastMed HPC Sports Twitter Page)
Sports passes will be sold in the Main Office
Always take an opportunity to visit the HPC Athletics Web site for Season long schedules, athletic forms and links, along with the spirit store.
Monday, October 3
4:00 PM Girls Varsity Golf Atkins High School Mid-State Conference Match Away
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Andrews High School Away
5:00 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Atkins High School Away
7:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Andrews High School Away
UTI/NASCAR
NASCAR Technical Institute, Students can choose to take the automotive route to prepare for a technician career, gain skills to become a CNC machinist or train to become welders. Those who complete the Automotive program can also enroll in the NASCAR Technology advanced training program.
UTI/NASCAR will be on campus all day providing information about the program. Students should contact Mr. Lowe in room 221C if they would like to attend an informational session.
Tuesday, October 04
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Rockingham County High School Home
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Rockingham County High School Home
7:00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Rockingham County High School Home
Davidson College – Media Center 10AM
Thursday, October 06
5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Cross
Country Atkins High School (Smith and Southern Guilford) Away
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Cancelled- Ben L. Smith High School Home
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Ben L. Smith High School Home
6:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Ben L. Smith High School Home
Virtual NC A&T Rep Visit
Media Center at 12:30. Small presentation and Q&A with A&T admissions representative.
Thursday, October 6
Interim reports
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Cancelled- Ben L. Smith High School Home
5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Cross
Country Atkins High School (Smith and Southern Guilford) Away
6:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Ben L. Smith High School Home
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Ben L. Smith High School Home
Friday, October 07
7:30 PM Boys Varsity Football Rockingham County High School Away
Monday, October 10
6PM/7PM PTO and Bison Club Meeting – Media Center
1:00 PM Girls Varsity Golf Mid State Conference Tournament Away
Tuesday, October 11th
High Point Central – College and Career Fair/Title 1 Night
At 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Students and parents can meet with representatives from different colleges, businesses, and industries. Free food will be provided.
1:00 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Mid-State Conference Tournament Away
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Atkins High School Away
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Atkins High School Away
7:00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Atkins High School Away
Thursday, October 13th
Guilford College on-site admissions
Cafeteria at 11:00 AM. A rep from Guilford College will set up near the cafeteria and will be having a meet and greet with students as well as on-site admissions. Seniors will need to bring their transcript (unofficial is okay) and will get admission decision on the spot.
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Southern Guilford High School Home
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Southern Guilford High School Home
7:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Southern Guilford High School Sr Night Home
Friday, October 14
UNC Chapel Hill Rep Visit
Media Center at 10:00 AM. Small presentation and Q&A with UNC admissions representative.
5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Cross
Country GCS County Championships Away
7:30 PM Boys Varsity Football Ben L. Smith High School Away
Monday, October 17-21
CFNC’s College Application Week
Homecoming Spirit Themes
Monday, October 17
6:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Mid State Conference Tournament Home
Tuesday, October 18
6:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Mid State Conference Tournament Home
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Dudley Senior High School Home
Wednesday, October 19
5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Cross
Country Mid-State Conference Meet Away
6:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Mid State Conference Tournament Home
Thursday, October 20
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Eastern Guilford High School Sr Night Home
Friday, October 21
GTCC Truck Driving Program will be on campus 1st, 2nd and 3rd blocks. See Mr. Lowe in room 221C to sign up to attend a session. They will have a tractor on site for students to explore.
Homecoming pre-game tailgating. Music and food!
Friday, October 21
7:30 PM Boys Varsity Football Atkins High School Sr Night/Homecoming Home
Saturday, October 22
8:00 to 11:00PM Homecoming Dance – Cafeteria
Tuesday, October 25
GAP (Guilford Apprenticeship Program) will be on campus on Oct 25, Media Center, 2pm. They will discuss the great opportunities with the program. Students with GPA of 2.8 and higher will be invited to attend the presentation which will be in the media center at 2pm
3PM – Senior Meeting – Re: Graduation
Thursday, October 27th
Financial Aid Information Night (With CFNC Representative) Media Center at 6:00 PM. You’ve applied to college, now what? This event will explain the steps that seniors need to take to get financial aid and enrolled in college.
Wednesday, November 2
Students interested in the military can take the ASVAB test. The test will begin at 9:30. Students need to report to the media center by 9:00am. To sign up, see Mr. Lowe in room 221C, Major Davis or SSgt Terry. ASVAB test will be given on Nov 2th, in the media center, starting at 9:30am to 3rd block.
Monday, November 7
1st quarter Report Cards
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