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Weekly JHHS Newsletter from Principal Kablan - 1/8/2021
End of Course SOL Testing
End of course SOL testing will take place January 19-29. We will have a different schedule January 19, 21, and 22. Read this letter for all the details. If your student is testing please complete the form included in the letter. The form is also used to request transportation for testing. It is important that this is completed
Writing SOL Special Makeup Date
If you were assigned to take the writing SOL this fall and did not make it please report to JHHS on January 11th and 12th to complete this test. Students were notified by email from Mr. Timmons if they need to complete the test. Read this letter for more details.
JHHS Spring 2021: Schedule Correction Form
Attention All Students!!
Please use this form to complete a schedule correction request for the Spring 2021 semester. Any requests being made need to be submitted using this google form.
The deadline to submit a schedule correction request is Friday, February 12th at 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor directly.
COUNSELOR CORNER: What's Up Wednesdays!
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.
Potomac State Virtual College Visit
WVU Potomac State will be hosting a virtual college visit on Wed., January 13th at 9:00 am. Potomac State is a small rural college that is a direct feeder school to WVU. This is your opportunity to ask questions about academics, campus life, and transfer opportunities. Check your grade level Canvas page for the Google meet link.
Attention Seniors -- Applications for local scholarships being accepted! Don't wait!
Please print out and complete this form to apply (student AND parent signature required). If you do not have the resources to print out the form outside of school, please stop by the Counseling office or Ms. Tilling's room (Career Center) to pick one up.
NOTE: No transcript is needed for this application.
Three ways to return completed application:
1. Bring it to Counseling Department
2. Give it to Front Office Secretary
3. Mail To:
John Handley High School
ATTN: Counseling Office
PO Box 910
Winchester, VA 22604
Application deadline is Friday, January 15th at 3:30 PM. No late applications will be accepted.
Summer Enrichment Opportunities for Students
Looking for Summer Opportunities? Now is the time to watch for information via CANVAS announcements. For example, this week, we learned that the US Naval Academy STEM (rising 9-11th graders) and Summer Seminar (rising 12th graders) are now accepting applications! That's just one example of programs that are available. Also check out the JHHS School Counseling web-page featuring Summer Opportunities for Students. Costs vary, but some are free!
Links to Information:
Summer Academy (current 11th graders) click here.
Summer STEM (current 8-10th graders) click here.
JHHS Counseling Page with Summer Opportunities click here.
Seniors: Paint Your Parking Spot Fundraiser
Seniors, come have fun with your friends and show your Handley pride by painting your own personal space in the parking lot. You don’t have to drive to express your creativity and own a space. And if you do drive, this reserves your parking space for the remainder of the year.
Painting Days/Times:
Wednesday, Dec 30, 1-4 pm
Saturday, Jan 9, 1-4 pm
Friday, Jan 15, 1-4 pm
Click here for forms and instructions.
Library News
Escape winter by warming up with one of our newest arrivals. You can put a hold on a book and we'll deliver within Handley, or we can arrange curbside pickup/drop-off for our distance learners if you send us an email. Click here to view and place holds on our newest books and eBooks.
Creating a Culture of Digital Citizenship
WPS is currently embarking on its yearly lessons on Digital Citizenship. Students and staff alike will be discussing and promoting the importance of practicing safe and positive internet usage.
Why Teach Digital Citizenship?
Students learn to respect and protect themselves and others online
VA Standards of Learning for Digital Learning Integration (Adopted 2020, to be fully implemented in 2021-2022)
VA Legislation requires schools to include a component on internet safety in the division’s acceptable internet use policies and integrated within the instructional programs.
Common Sense Certification for Staff, School, and District
Seniors, Be Sure To Place Your Cap and Gown Order
Graduation Date Set for Friday, June 18, 2021
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!
Summer Residential Governor's School Programs 2021
This information is for only 10th and 11th Grade Students and Parents:
Click here for information on Summer Residential Governor’s School Programs for 2021.