Judges' Docket
Weekly JHHS Newsletter from Principal Kablan - 3/5/2021
Writing SOL
If your student is currently enrolled in English 3 or has taken English 3 but not successfully completed the Writing SOL please read this letter with details on when and how this testing will take place. Letters are also being mailed home to students that should be testing.
Have you scheduled your classes for next year? (2021/22)
So, watch the informational video, check out the AP/Elective Fair videos, and take time to complete your Time Commitment worksheet. Then, you'll be ready to make your best choices. You will have an opportunity to make changes or adjustments to your requests in April, when a letter with your selections is mailed to your home.
School Board Student Representative Application
Attention Seniors: Please Complete Diploma Seals Survey
Please complete this survey to help determine if you may be eligible to have certain seals added to your Diploma this spring. Deadline is 3/10/2021.
Biliteracy Seal
Are you interested in earning the Virginia State Seal of Biliteracy? JHHS is offering students the chance to take the AVANT 4S test in Spanish, French, German, and other languages.
What is it? The Seal of Biliteracy is a special stamp/seal that gets added to your diploma and listed on your transcripts.
How does it help me? This seal shows colleges, the military, and jobs that you can communicate in two different languages. This is a valuable skill!
What is the test like? The test is 4 different parts: reading, writing, speaking and listening. It takes 2-3 hours to complete the whole test. You will need to speak into a microphone for the speaking part. You can see samples from the AVANT 4S test and try it out HERE.
How does it work? You will get four scores (one for each part). In order to earn the Seal of Biliteracy, you must score a 5 or higher (out of 9) in each section.
Who? Any student at Handley can take the test. If you have already taken an AP test in this language and earned a 3 or higher- Congrats! You already have the Biliteracy Seal!
When? You can pick from 2 days/times.
---Wednesday, April 28 in the morning (8:30-11:30)
---Wednesday May 5 in the afternoon (12:00-3:00)
What you need to do! STUDENTS check your email for BILITERACY SEAL, fill out the form to get on the list. Must be completed by Friday, April 9
Contact Person: Maggie Gavello (gavello@wps.k12.va.us)
Commonwealth of Virginia Institute for Open-Mindedness
High school students (9-12) from across Virginia are invited to apply. This comprehensive online program will equip students with the knowledge and tools to reach across differences and get out of their community comfort zones to understand perspectives other than their own. Through speakers, small group discussions, and direct action, we will build an experience for students, which equips them with bridge-building and civic engagement skills. We will use the Open Mind online platform as part of our curriculum.https://openmindplatform.org/
This four-week program will take place on MONDAYS, March 29, April 5, 12, and 19 from 7-8:15 pm via ZOOM.
The program is FREE if accepted, students MUST attend all four sessions and complete one personal assessment each week.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 5, 8 PM
https://tribelink.wm.edu/submitter/form/start/461075
For more information https://www.wm.edu/offices/sel/leadership-opportunities/leadership-by-design/index.php
Economics and Personal Finance Summer Online Course
We will be offering the opportunity for students in the rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade to complete their Economics and Personal Finance course online through Edgenuity this summer. This course is a graduation requirement for students. The course will run from June 1st until August 2nd. Students are able to go at their own pace but must complete the course by August 2nd. In the Fall Semester, there will be a day in which the W!SE Financial Literacy Exam will be given to students.
The cost is $140 and a sliding scale is available for students eligible for free/reduced lunch. Payments can be made using a credit card through myschoolbucks (an additional 4% must be added to the total). Cash or check is also accepted and checks should be made payable to Handley High School. Registration form, honor code agreement, and payment must be received by April 16, 2021 to the Counseling Office in order to be enrolled in this course.
After registering for the course, there will be an informational meeting later in the semester in which students will receive their login information.
Copies of the registration form and honor code agreement are available on the School Counseling website under summer opportunities and in the Counseling Office.
If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.
Library News
March is Women’s History Month. This week, we are highlighting some popular YA fiction with fierce female characters! Use this link to open the slide. Click on a book to read a description and put it on hold. Let us know who your favorite female character is by completing this form.
LMC Club Meeting
March 17th @ 2 PM
Use google meet code lmcclub to join!
Check classroom to stay up-to-date.
LFCC Orientation
Handley will be offering a Lord Fairfax Community College Orientation for students who will be attending in the summer or fall of 2021. The orientation is scheduled for March 17th at 6:30 and will be virtual. A link will be provided at a later date. Let Ms. Tilling know if you will be attending so she can process your transcript and get it sent over to LFCC.
Handley Students Moving On to Compete in Regional Science Fair This Month
Last semester, Honors Biology classes carried out individual science fair experiments. Four individuals were chosen to move on to complete in the Regional Science Fair later this month, and the winners are:
- 1st place - Garrett Stickley with The Effect of Sunscreen on Solar Powered Lanterns
- 2nd place - Alice Gonzalez Lamas with The Effect of household and commercial disinfectants on CFU’s of E. Coli
- 3rd place - Avinah Dabas with The Effect of fruit ripening on sugar content
- 4th place - Mary Botros with The Effect of Price (per oz) of Wheat Bread on Mold Growth
Please congratulate these scientists!
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Now Open for the Class of 2022!
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is now open for class of 2022 students. It guides students step-by-step through the college planning process. For each step that a student completes, they'll earn a chance at a $500 scholarship. When they complete all six steps, they'll earn a chance at $40,000.
Sign up and take the first step by building a college list.
Girls Who Code FREE Summer Immersion Program
Our Summer Immersion Program is a free 2-week virtual program and we encourage your eligible 9th-11th grade girls and non-binary students to apply.
Participation is 100% free & GWC provides need-based tech access support!
Participants learn HTML, CSS, and Javascript coding skills and don’t need any prior experience!
Qualifying applicants can apply for need-based stipends of up to $300!
Apply to Girls Who Code’s free 2-week Virtual Summer Immersion Program for an unforgettable experience! Current 9th -11th grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply.
The application deadline is March 19th! We strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups in tech to apply early, including Black, Latinx, and students from low-income backgrounds.
Why should you join Girls Who Code this summer?
Learn how to use HTML, CSS, and Javascript coding skills to make an impact on what matters to you. Not a coder yet? No problem!
Join a sisterhood of supportive peers and make lifelong friendships!
Meet women in tech from top corporations like Disney, AT&T, Twitter & more.
You can join for free! Plus, Girls Who Code will provide need-based tech support for those who qualify.
Join a webinar, check out this flyer and the FAQ page for more information.
If Your Child Is Diagnosed with Covid...
Seniors, Be Sure To Place Your Cap and Gown Order
Procedure for Requesting Change from Hybrid to Distance Learning Schedule
Here is the procedure to follow if you would like to make a request to change from Hybrid to Distance Learning. Until the student is approved for a change to DL, they must continue to attend school or they will be marked absent.
- The parents/guardians must contact their student's school counselor to ask for a change request.
- School counselor submits a Google form request for the student.
- Principal Kablan checks the spreadsheet and approves/denies the request.
- Once approved, the counselor contacts the parent/guardian to let them know that it has been approved for the student to move to DL.
- Then, the registrar changes the information for the student in PowerSchool. She sends out weekly updates to teachers.
Free Meals Available on Wednesdays!
During the 2020-2021 school year, free meals for all students will be available for pickup at each school on Wednesdays from 11 am until 1 pm. Students do not need to be present for meal pick up and no documentation is required.
Students will receive one breakfast and one lunch for each day they are not physically in school.
- Hybrid schedule students will receive 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches.
- 100% Distance Learning students will receive 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches.
You can pick up meals for all your children at one single school.
Please fill this form. This will help us with planning our food orders and labor requirements. Thank you for your help!