H-BC Secondary Families:
This past Monday, January 17th, HBC Secondary recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Each teacher wrote their favorite MLK Jr. quote and discussed the quote’s meaning to their classes, all students watched an engaging MLK Jr video with discussion during Patriot Prep/CollegeCareerReady class and some teachers/students shared about their experience at the MLK Jr. Memorial in Washington DC this past summer! Thank you Martin Luther King Jr! Here are some pictures from this past summer and quotes from past Monday.
One of my favorite memories during the World Classroom Field Trip to Washington D.C. this past summer was standing at the exact location that Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. I’m excited for the almost 40 HBC students/adults to be able to experience this in 2023 when we return to Washington DC.
Wellness and Well Being (New)
Please continue to pay close attention to your child’s health and symptoms daily. Use the screener that is listed below and when in doubt call the school office with questions. This is also a great time to remind your student(s) about good hygiene/health - washing hands regularly, proper way to sneeze and cough, getting good rest and drinking plenty of water.
SCREENER - Continue to SCREEN your students daily.
Stay Updated (Repeat)
Please follow us on Facebook - @hbcpatriots1 or Twitter - @hbcpatriots
This is a great way to see all the amazing happenings at HBC Public Schools!
Important Dates Ahead (New)
Friday, January 21, Beginning of Quarter 3 / Semester 2
Monday, January 24--No School for Students (Staff Development Workshop Day for Teachers)
Thursday, February 17 - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences (see details below)
Friday, February 18 & Monday, February 21 - No School Presidents Day/Weekend
Academics First - OntoCollege & Preparing Our Students for Colleges & Careers (Repeat)
Our high school seeks to create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Thus, we are bringing proven, entertaining ACT preparation—OnToCollege (OTC)-- to students. Each student will experience the course in school over the next few months leading up to the ACT or MCAs (ACT for Juniors is on April 5th, 2022 Test Date).
Students will also have online access at home to further prepare and work through many of the Additional Prep and Solution Video resources that are available to them. If your student is struggling with a specific subject area or concept on the ACT, OTC’s Additional Prep and Solution Video resources can help.
Higher ACT scores can mean larger college scholarships. The average score increase from OnToCollege is 2-3 points for the ACT, which can save your family thousands in college costs and increase your child’s college choices. Click here to watch a short video where John Baylor discusses the importance of the ACT, even at test-optional schools.
We will be offering valuable instruction time during the school day (during College & Career Ready and Patriot Prep) to complete the course. All students are expected to attend the classes to prepare for their test (ACT/MCA).
You are invited to follow OnToCollege’s Twitter feed, Facebook page, and use resources, read blogs, or watch videos/podcasts available for free at OnToCollege.com.
We are excited to be doing even more to maximize your child’s chances to get into his or her best-fit college or technical school at the lowest cost and to become a college graduate with minimal debt. Thanks for helping us ensure students prioritize this course and the upcoming test.
Thursday, February 17th - Parent/Teacher Conferences Secondary (New) - Please mark your calendars for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 17th from 3:45 - 7:30 PM. Conferences will look similar to previous conferences where parents/caregivers can come and meet with their students’ teachers during the 3.5 hour time block. Teachers will be available to discuss students’ progress during this time. If your student is not passing or struggling in a particular subject, it is strongly recommended that both student and parent(s) have a conference with his/her teacher.
Jr. Parents After Prom Fundraiser - HBC Hats (New)
New Year... New Hat! Take a look at these HBC Hats! All the proceeds go to our Jr. Parents After Prom Party this spring! Thank you for supporting our HBC After Prom Party! ~Junior Parents https://hbcpromo.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=E7Y4H
Free and Reduced Lunch (Repeat)
If your family’s income has changed since the start of the school year it is still possible to complete an application for free and reduced lunch. With all meals currently free, this application can also provide additional program and activity benefits. Forms are available online or at the secondary school office.
E-Learning Days (Repeat)
E-learning days...if school is cancelled because of inclement weather or any other reason. Here is the procedure for E-Learning Days (Link).
Look at Student(s)’ Grades, Progress, Attendance, Lunch Bill, ETC on JMC App - Smart Phone (Repeat)
Open Gym Sundays - Hugo Goehle Gym - Hills (Repeat)
Deficiency Lists for End of 2nd Quarter- (Repeat)
As we emphasize the importance of academics and being well-rounded students, athletes and participants of co-curricular activities, please be reminded that we have continued to utilize the Deficiency List.
The Deficiency List / Academic Eligibility is located in Section 9 of the Secondary Student Handbook (LINK).
This slide explains the different levels of deficiencies. Parents and students will receive an emailed letter notifying them if their student is on the deficiency list. Please continue to support your student who may be struggling with completing school work.
The picture below shows the different levels of the Deficiency List.
HBC Athletics Updates (Repeat)
For the most updated information about sporting events, please download the HBC App or the HBC School Website
Children’s Dental Services: See the attached is Rock/Nobles County Dental Service information. (New)
School Lunch (Repeat) -- With current food availability our menus do change. Our Food Service Director does keep the menu on the H-BC App current- https://www.hbcpatriots.com/dining Remember to refer to the App and not the newsletter for the most current menu.
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AM BUS CHANGES--For morning bus changes please call or text the bus line--make sure to identify your student and the bus number they are riding: 507-962-3240 Ext. 4.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net