Back to School!!! 2

The Principal’s Pen

MCHS Administration

Tony Skaggs, Principal

Chris Meadows, Assistant Principal

Vince Minix, Assistant Principal

Neil West, Adm. Asst./Athletic Dir.

Sarah B. Howard, Counselor

Marci Kazee, Counselor

Anna Gibson, Media Specialist

Magoffin County High School

July 2015

School Contact Information

Magoffin Co. High Phone 349-2011

Fax 349-5345 Career/Tech Center Phone 349-5188

Board of Education Phone 349-6117

Magoffin District Webpage

http://www.magoffin.kyschools.us

Employee Email Address

firstname.lastname@magoffin.kyschools.us

Important Dates

July 29-30, 2015

10th, 11th and 12th grade

schedules available @ MCHS

9:00 am—3:00 pm

August 3, 2015

Freshman Academy

Orientation, 6:00 pm

MCHS Gym

August 6, 2015

First day of school for students

No School

September 4 - 7, 2015

Freshman Orientation

8/3/15, 6:00 pm, MCHS Gym Meet with teachers and administrators

Pick up student schedules

Review school policies

Complete school forms

All freshmen and parents need to attend.

Students

may

NOT

carry

pocket

knives

to

school.

NO PASS-NO DRIVE

(Kentucky State Law)

Students must have less than 9 unexcused absences

and have passed 5 out of 7 classes the previous

semester to receive a verification form (necessary for

driver’s permit and license). These forms are available

in the counselor’s office.

Dress Code All faculty and students will dress in a manner that is considered professional and appropriate for school

or school-sponsored events. The following items are NOT permitted:

any type of head covering

halter tops, half tops, fishnet tops, low cut tops, backless tops

pants/shorts with holes above the knee

any article with inappropriate insinuations

altered sleeveless shirts (with cut out sides)

The following items are permitted (as long as underlined specifications are followed):

dresses, skirts, shorts (MUST come to the knee even if worn with leggings)

leggings (only if shirt reaches fingertips when arms are placed along sides)

sleeveless shirts (MUST be at least 2 inches of material across shoulder)

MCHS Communication

Parent Portal (Infinite Campus)

District/School Web Page

School Newsletters

MCHS Facebook Page

Channel 62 School News

Phone Messaging Services

For Your Information

2015-2016 Assessment

End-of-Course Exams

(20% of student

course grade)

Biology

Algebra II

US History

English II

On-Demand Writing

ALL

Sophomores & Juniors

ACT

Juniors— take ACT in

March (State Administration)

Parent Portal

Check your child’s

grades,

attendance,

and

school behavior

from home on the

Internet.

Speak with a

guidance

counselor

to set up

an account.

Public Petting

Public petting is

defined as any

display of

affection other than

hand to hand

contact. Parents will

be notified if their

child is caught public

petting. Offenses

and consequences

are listed in the

2015-2016

discipline guidelines.

ACT

Given at MCHS on:

September 12, 2015

October 24, 2015

December 12, 2015

April 9, 2016

June 11, 2016

Visit www.act.org for

registration deadlines.

College Readiness for SENIORS

COMPASS testing will be available in the counselor’s office for

math, reading and English. Seniors not meeting ACT bench-

marks have 2 free chances to take each subject.

ACT College Readiness Benchmarks

Reading 20

English 18

Math 19

CELL PHONE Policy

Cell phones are a valuable part of today’s

society. They have allowed us to stay connected

with family and friends in ways that we could have

never imagined. They are, however, a distraction in

the classroom that can often interfere with student

learning.

To minimize classroom distractions, each class

period students will be required to place cell

phones in a designated spot held secure by the

teacher.

As always, students will be free to use their cell

phones during lunch and at break.

ATTENDANCE is Important!!!

We understand that there are occasions when students must miss school.

Please follow the school’s attendance policy stated below.

***Each student has 3 days following an absence to turn in an excuse to the main office and make up his/her work.

***Students may turn in 3 parent excuses for absences each semester.

We will do the following to help your child have good attendance.

***You will receive a call each day your child is absent.

***Following the 3rd unexcused absence, you will receive a letter requesting a parent

meeting regarding your child’s attendance.

***Following the 4th unexcused absence, the Youth Service Center will contact you

regarding your child’s attendance.

***Following the 6th unexcused absence, the Director of Pupil Personnel will contact you.

Program Review News

All Kentucky high schools are implementing Program Reviews in the areas of Arts/Humanities, Practical Liv-

ing/Career Studies, Writing, and World Language (new for the 15/16 school year). Each program review con-

tains the following areas:

Curriculum and Instruction – the ways in which the content, materials, and learning processes provided for

your child are of consistently high quality

Formative and Summative Assessment – the ways in which teachers in the program use ongoing and formal

assessment to understand and respond to the needs of individual students

Professional Development and Support Services – the ways in which the school provides teachers with the

professional learning experiences and support they need to provide high quality instruction for your child

Administrative/Leadership Support and Monitoring – the ways in which the school leadership supports ef-

fective program implementation and provides for the ongoing needs of students and teachers

The goal of Program Reviews is to continually improve teaching and learning throughout the school in all

program areas. Schools are held accountable for these programs annually in their overall school score when

reporting state assessment results.

14-15 Program Reviews IN ACTION

ATV safety presentation and student writing

(collaboration with Magoffin Health Dept and Extension

Office

Art and writing integration with artist Chris Epling

College visits to Big Sandy, Mayo, Morehead State and

UPIKE

College presentations at MCHS—-Representatives from

UPIKE, Morehead State, Big Sandy, EKU, UK and Sullivan

Financial literacy presentations at MCHS by KHEAA, So-

cial Security Administration and Big Sandy Workforce

Solutions

UNITE presentations/activities on destructive decisions

Student speeches, presentations and performances in

MCHS courses, regional and state competitions

Math projects requiring students to make real life deci-

sions regarding career studies and consumerism

Collaboration of arts/humanities department in commu-

nity festivals

Student leadership through Student Senate and local

civic groups

Last year, students had multiple learning opportunities through each Program Review.

Agriculture Students make

Common Core Connections The common core standards expect that students

will incorporate literacy skills across the curriculum.

This year, agriculture students practiced speech writ-

ing and delivery based on a topic of interest. Connect-

ing with all of the common core literacy components,

students had to read, write, listen and speak in order

to complete the task.

Students Participate in Mock Trial

Writing standards require that students defend a position

through argumentative writing. English students participat-

ed in a mock trial where they reviewed evidence (witness

testimonies, background reports, bank statements, etc.) for

a fictional character. After reviewing evidence, students

chose a position and wrote a defense in the form of an

argumentative essay.

Continue to look for Program Review

updates throughout this new school

year. These updates will be posted using

various forms of media.

Counselor’s Connection

College Representatives to visit MCHS

During the first semester, college representatives will

visit MCHS to talk to seniors (in English IV classes)

about the application process, scholarships, and financial

aid. The following colleges/universities are scheduled to

visit MCHS: Big Sandy Community and Technical Col-

lege, Morehead State University, UPike, Eastern Ken-

tucky University, and Alice Lloyd College.

Seniors:

Scholarship applications can be found under the

Counselor’s Connection tab on the Magoffin County High

School webpage.

Be sure to “like” the Magoffin County High School

Counselor’s Office Facebook Page to receive important

information and deadlines.

HOBY

The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Program allows high school sophomores to recognize their

leadership talents and apply them in becoming ethical leaders in their home, school, and community. Students

attend three– or four-day seminars and participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in their state,

and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning to make a positive impact in their community.

Interested sophomores can apply in October. See counselors for details.

Governor’s Scholars Program

The Governor’s Scholars Program is a summer

residential program for outstanding students who

have completed their junior year of high school. The

program’s mission is to enhance Kentucky’s next

generation of civic and economic leaders. The appli-

cation will be available in late September. For more

information and to access the application, visit:

www.gsp.ky.gov

Rogers Scholars Program The Rogers Scholars Program is an intensive, weeklong

program focusing on developing skills in leadership, technolo-

gy, entrepreneurship, and community service. Students apply

during their sophomore year in high school and those selected

attend the program the summer before their junior year. For

more information, access to the application, and a list of colleg-

es that offer scholarships to participants visit:

www.centeryouthprograms.com

Deadline: January 31st

Robinson Scholars Program

The Robinson Scholarship is a full, four-year scholarship to the University of Kentucky. In order to be con-

sidered for the Robinson Scholarship, students must first apply for acceptance into the Robinson Leadership

Pool. Each year, the Leadership Pool admits at least three current high school freshmen from each eligible

county. To be considered, students must be a first generation college bound student (parents can not hold a

four year college degree). Applicants will be selected based on academic achievement, participation in commu-

nity service, extracurricular activities, personal enrichment, and need for financial aid. Students must apply

online at www.uky.edu/RobinsonScholars/apply.htm. The online application is accessible October—January.

Visit the following websites for more information on gaining money for college:

www.kheaa.com—Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority

(information about Kentucky scholarships and grants.)

www.fafsa.ed.gov—Apply for federal and state grants/loans.

www.fastweb.com—Search over $1 billion in scholarships.