A big week is in front of us.
We start testing on Wednesday. Teacher made exams, CTE exams, and GCS Final Exams will be administered. These are full days of school for ALL students. Please see the scheduling within this blog.
On Friday, we start State exams. We typically finish no later then 2:30. Students will receive a meal and may be dismissed from school but are not allowed to stay on campus unless attending an exam prep session or needing transportation at 4:15. Those needing transportation at 4:15. All students will remain under the supervision of staff at all times.
I will be making a call before each day of testing to remind all parents to speak to their students about the importance of these exams and to be sure they are present on these days..
Please help us out by reviewing the schedules below. These exams are weighted very heavy and can dramatically lower your student’s overall grade even to the level of failing.
How can parents and guardians assist us? Check PowerSchool for your student’s grades. Ask them when their exam schedule is and make sure they are getting good nights of rest. Compare what they share with you to the exam schedules listed below. Non state exams will be on Wednesday and Thursday, January 10th and 11th. These are full days of school. Friday, January 12th through Friday, January 19th are state exams. These exam days are usually over around 2:30 and students will be dismissed unless parents request for their student to stay on campus, attend EOC prep sessions or needing transportation home at 4:15.
We will have very specific ENG 1o, Math 1, Math 3, and Biology prep every day on Tuesday, January 16th, Wednesday, January 17th, and Thursday, January 18th, Additionally, the Saturday Blitz that occurs this Saturday, January 13th in the Media Center at 10AM/
We have only one more EOC exam blitz this coming Saturday, January 13th from 10AM to 1PM in the media center. This is for Math 1, Math 3, Biology and English 10. This exam weight is a large portion of the overall grade at 20%. Please e-mail your student’s teacher if more information is needed.
We will also have EOC prep sessions Thursday after school in the Learning Hub, and continuing on Tuesday, January 15th and Thursday, January 18th.
Students need to bring their ID cards
No Cell phones allowed. Students must turn their cell phone in. They will be visible but locked in a safety locker.
Transportation has started along with the hot meals!
Have you ever wanted to learn to take better photos? Mr. White will be teaching a darkroom photography class next semester here at HPC. Applications for the course are due by Friday 1/12. Come by Room 213 for more information and to pick up an application.
Attention Juniors! Are you interested in Chemistry? Genetics? Nanoscience? Biology? Psychology? If you would like a 6-week summer Lab Placement in one of these fields, you should apply for the 2024 Draelos Science Scholars. More information can be found on the HPC web page. Or you can contact Mr. David Williams.
Are you interested in getting your education for free? Having a career where you can earn over $50,000 a year. See Mr. Lowe if you are interested in the GAP program. Deadline for applications is Jan 31st. You can apply early before you go on break.
Men’s Lacrosse meeting after school in main gym health classroom on Tuesday 1/9/24. If you are interested in playing lacrosse in the spring, please attend.
Are you interested in playing girls soccer?! Coach Wanichko and Coach Holmes are hosting one final meeting afterschool in room 206 on Tuesday January 9th!
Workouts for women’s lacrosse will begin January 29th on the track behind the gym. You must have an up to date physical and concussion form to participate. See Coach Kelley in room 322 for more information.
Students if like working with your hands, then the Woodworking class here at Central is for you. Please see your counselor, Mr. Lowe, or Mr. Dean to discuss a schedule change before the semester ends.
If you are interested in playing softball this spring, there will be a meeting in Room 208 on Wednesday January 10th at 4:25. Please do not be late. You will receive information and paperwork for the upcoming season.
If you would like to attend Career in Sports Day with the Charlotte Hornets you will need to see Ms. King in Room 208 by Wednesday January 10.
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SGA will be hosting a Multi-Cultural Fair afterschool, February 5th. We would love to feature all cultures within our school. If you are interested in hosting a table to show of your culture, please follow the link to sign-up! Students can earn service-learning hours for their participation and we welcome the community to come join this event. Spread the word! Flyers available around school for scanning the QR code to sign-up. Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=H_vimqLeQ0yBlHYk_LuzDDSmyNs5jlZCiWFdXIE9CUVUOFNWSVYxNVU5R0dXSEkyS01CUDlCVEVYTC4u
Tomorrow, Monday, January 8, the PTO will hold its monthly meeting from 6pm to 7pm in the Media Center. Please join us and get involved!
Please link your Harris Teeter Vic card to High Point Central. Our number is 1084. LINKS= Dollars for HPC! The higher the link count the higher the earnings for HPC. You can link your card in the store by asking customer service or go to https://buff.ly/3OQ7V1w.
Check this out! Senior Trip opportunity!!!
Athletics sports passes are 125 for adults and 50 for students. They can be purchased starting on August 1 in the Main Office.
If your student is interested in sports, please contact Athletic Director Mike Cook at cookm2@gcsnc.com
Safety at our athletic events is a priority. Please review the expectations at our athletic events as well as afterschool events.
Tuesday, January 9
5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Rockingham County High School Home 6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Rockingham County High School Home 8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Rockingham County High School Home
Wednesday, January 10
Full day – State exam review, Teacher Made, GCS Final Exams
5:00 PM Boys Varsity Wrestling Dudley Senior High School v Dudley and Smith Away 6:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Swimming Smith High School Mid-State 3A Meet Away
Thursday, January 11th
Full day – State exam review, Teacher Made, GCS Final Exams
5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Indoor Track Mountain Island Winter Invitational Away
Friday, January 12th
Block 1 State Exams
5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Smith High School Home 6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Smith High School Home 8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Smith High School Home
EOC prep – 2:45 to 4:15
Saturday, January 13
10AM – 1PM Biology, Math 1, Math 3 EOC Exam Preparation – Media Center
Monday, January 15
MLK Jr Holiday – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 16
Block 2 State exams
EOC prep – 2:45 to 4:15
Wednesday, January 17
Block 3 State exams
Thursday, January 18
Block 4 State Exams
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Wrestling Thomasville High School and Bishop McGuinness Away
Friday, January 19
State Exam Make up Day
5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Atkins High School Away 6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Atkins High School Away 8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Atkins High School Away
Saturday, January 20
9:00 AM Boys Varsity Wrestling Dudley Senior High School Panther JV Tourney Away
Monday, January 22
5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Indoor Track Guilford County Championship Away
Tuesday, January 23
1st day of the 2nd semester
5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Southern Guilford High School Home 6:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Swimming Mid State Conference Tournament Away 6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Southern Guilford High School Home 8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Southern Guilford High School Home
Wednesday, January 24
5:00 PM Boys Varsity Wrestling Atkins High School Southern and Atkins Away
Thursday, January 25
TBA Boys Varsity Wrestling OPEN Women’s Regional Away
Friday, January 26
5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Dudley Senior High School Home 6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Dudley Senior High School Home 8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Dudley Senior High School Home
TBD
Senior Gradation walks (Mandatory)
Graduation practice at HPC Main gym (Mandatory)
9:30 – Capping and Awards Ceremony – Main Gym (Mandatory)
Thursday, June 6
12:30-2:30 – Graduation Practice – Greensboro Coliseum (be at Coliseum no later than 11:30)
Saturday, June 8
7:30-9:30 – Graduation – Greensboro Coliseum (be at Coliseum no later than 6pm)
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Thank you very much for all your support. If you ever have any questions please feel free to reach out to the school at 336-819-2825.
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