Mustang News
Volume 11 Issue 4
January 2018
Mountain Range High School General Information
- Looking for the bell schedule?
- Want to know sports schedules?
- Need to contact a teacher?
- What's the Adams 12 returned check policy?
- Do you have a question about our attendance policy?
- More questions? Our basic info will be at the bottom of the newsletter each month.
SAT with Essay Option
Students who wish to take the SAT with ESSAY option will need to register between January 16, 2018 –February 14, 2018. Students must register for this through their College Board account (www.collegeboard.org) or by calling the College Board’s Colorado help center at 866-917-9030, option 2.
The essay provides students a chance to show colleges they are ready for college-level writing assignments. The SAT Essay assesses how well the student understands a passage and can use it as the basis for a well-written, thought-out discussion. The essay contains 3 categories:
- Reading: students show that they understood the passage including important details and their use of textual evidence.
- Analysis: students demonstrate an understanding of how the author builds an argument by examining the author’s use of reasoning and persuasive techniques and supporting claims with well-chosen evidence from the passage
- Writing: students responses are evaluated for focus, organization, and precision, with an appropriate style and tone that varies sentence structure and follows the conventions of standard written English.
Not all colleges require the SAT with Essay so please check the college essay policies to which colleges require the essay portion.
For more information regarding the essay:
- About the essay: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/essay
- Practice materials: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sample-questions/essay
- See if your college requires the SAT with Essay: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/college-essay-policies
PRACTICE SAT EXAM
A practice SAT Exam A practice SAT test will be held at Mountain Range High School on February 15th, 2018 starting at 3:30 pm. If you are interested in taking a practice SAT, you need to register on the MRHS website or follow this link: https://goo.gl/forms/4SAiTxNn7kwKiCae2 . Please see a counselor for more details or for help registering.
District outlines deadlines for 2018-2019 Choice process
Adams 12 Five Star Schools will publicize the schools open to Choice for the 2018-19 school year on December 1, 2017. The Choice application and list of open schools are available online at www.adams12.org/choice. For families without computer access, a computer kiosk is available at all schools and at the Educational Support Center located at 1500 E. 128th Avenue in Thornton.
Submit application by January 31st deadline for priority consideration
El Distrito detalla plazos para el proceso de Opción para el 2018-19
Las Escuelas Adams 12 Five Star determinarán las escuelas abiertas para Opción para el año escolar del 2018-2019 en el 1ro de diciembre de 2017. Estas serán publicadas en el Five Star Journal de diciembre y en línea en www.adams12.org/choice. Las familias con niños que ya asisten a escuelas que no están abiertas para Opción (Choice) son elegibles para llenar una solicitud para que su hijo pueda quedarse en la escuela actual o para que sus hermanos puedan asistir a la misma escuela.
Entregue la solicitud en o antes del 31 de enero para consideración de prioridad
Did you know?
During the time of year where we reflect and set goals, Did You Know that
Nutrition Services sets its own goals based on what we hear from you? See the results of our feedback survey and how we are moving forward this upcoming year:
Stampede-2018 Mountain Range Yearbook
The 2018 MRHS Yearbook is one you don’t want to miss! Order by FEBRUARY 9th to GUARANTEE your copy of this memorable keepsake for your child. This is also your last chance to personalize the cover of your book and order accessories. Visit www.jostensyearbooks.com to order today!
Questions?? Contact Mr. Jay Van Loenen, yearbook adviser, at van009519@adams12.org.
¡El anuario de MRHS de 2018 es uno que no querrá perderse! Haga su pedido antes el 9 de FEBRERO para GARANTIZAR su copia de este recuerdo memorable para su hijo. Esta es su última oportunidad de personalizar la cubierta de su libro y ordenar accesorios. ¡Visite www.jostensyearbooks.com para hacer su pedido hoy!
¿Preguntas?? Contacte al Sr. Jay Van Loenen, consejero del anuario, al van009519@adams12.org.
Adams 12 Check Policy
If you are sending your child in with a check, please include
- Your driver's license number + state
- Work and home phone numbers
- Date of birth
Atención padres/tutores-
Si usted enviará un cheque con su hijo, por favor escriba su número de licencia de conducir en el cheque, el numero de su licensia de manejo y el estado, los numeros telefonicos de hogar y trabajo y su fecha de nacimiento. Vea la nueva política del distrito para los cheques en la parte inferior. ¡Gracias!
2018 Graduation Date
Cambios Importantes de la Fecha de Graduación
La Graduación de Mountain Range es el 16 de mayo de 2018 a las 2:00 pm en el Centro de Eventos de CU (direcciones).
Senior Ditch Days/Dias de Ausencia Injustificada
Mountain Range does not approve "senior ditch days". If your son or daughter does not
have 5 absences per semester, you are permitted to call them in without a doctor/dentist note or court appearance notification. If your child should have been absent 5 or more days in a semester, the day would remain unexcused without proper documentation. Should senior attendance drop below 85% attendance during the school year, Mountain Range HS reserves the right to not excuse any absence unless a doctor/dentist note or court appearance notification is provided.
Días de ausencia injustificada de estudiantes Senior
Mountain Range no autoriza “días de ausencia injustificada” de estudiantes senior. Si su hijo o hija no tiene 5 ausencias por semestre, usted podrá reportar una ausencia sin presentar una nota del médico o dentista o notificación de comparecencia ante un tribunal. Si su hijo ha faltado 5 o más días en un semestre, el día de ausencia sería considerado injustificado sin la presentación de la documentación adecuada. Si la asistencia del estudiante senior está por debajo del 85% durante el año escolar, Mountain Range HS se reserva el derecho a no justificar una ausencia sin la presentación de una nota del médico, dentista o notificación de comparecencia ante un tribunal.
Come see the MRHS Robotics Team!
Vengan a ver competir al Equipo de Robótica 4284 de MRHS en el Aims Community College en Greeley el sábado, 13 de enero y en Peak to Peak Charter School en Lafayette el sábado, 20 de enero. La competencia comienza a las 11 AM. Para más información, escríbale un correo electrónico a la Sra. Monahan, el Sr. Davis o al Sr. McCall.
Mark your Calendars/Marquen sus calendarios
- Januar 8- Teacher In-Service Day – No School for MRHS
- January 9- 2nd Semester Begins – Students return from Winter Break 7:10am – 3:00pm Singleton schedule periods 1-8
- January 10- Mini Skinny periods 1-8
- January 11- Singleton schedule periods 1-8
- January 15- Martin Luther King Day - No School
- January 17/18- Start of weekly Wednesday/Thursday block schedule, Includes Access time, refer to bell schedule
- February 15- Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00pm – 7:00pm
- February 16- District In-Service Day- No School District Wide
- February 19- President’s Day - No School
- 8 de enero- Capacitación de maestros - No hay clases para MRHS
- 9 de enero- Comienza el 2do semestre – Estudiantes regresan de las vacaciones de invierno 7:10am – 3:00pm Horario Singleton períodos 1-8
- 10 de enero- Períodos Mini Skinny 1-8
- 11 de enero- Horario Singleton períodos 1-8
- 15 de enero- Día de Martin Luther King – No hay clases
- 17/18 de enero- Comienza el horario en bloque de miércoles/jueves, Incluye tiempo de Access, vea el horario de clases
- 15 de febrero- Conferencias de padres y maestros 4:00pm – 7:00pm
- 16 de febrero- Capacitación de maestros - No hay clases en todo el distrito
- 19 de febrero- Día de los Presidentes – No hay clases
Senior Information
The following colleges will be visiting soon, please sign up on Naviance if you are interested in attending.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 @ 10:30am: Western State Colorado University
Thursday, January 18, 2018 @ 10:30am: Trinidad State Junior College
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 @ 1:30pm: Colorado State University Pueblo
Las siguientes universidades estarán visitando muy pronto, favor de apuntarse por Naviance si están interesados en asistir.
Martes, 16 de enero, 2018 @ 10:30am: Western State Colorado University
Jueves, 18 de enero, 2018 @ 10:30am: Trinidad State Junior College
Martes, 30 de enero, 2018 @ 1:30pm: Colorado State University Pueblo
Attention seniors! Now is the time to make sure all student fees are paid. All fees must be paid to participate in graduation. If you have questions about your account please stop by the bookkeeping office and see Ms. McKinney or call 720-972-6304. Thank you!
¡Atención “seniors”! Ahora es tiempo de asegurar de que todas sus cuotas estudiantiles estén pagadas. Todas las cuotas deben ser pagadas para poder participar en la graduación. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca de su cuenta por favor vaya a la oficina de contabilidad y vea a la Srta. McKinney o llame al 720-972-6304. ¡Gracias!
Athletics Announcements
- 2017-18 Sports Information
- Attention Girls Golfers and Parent/Guardians: We will be having a meeting regarding winter time practice at a new indoor facility and the upcoming girls' golf season. The meeting will take place on January 10th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Corral Room.
- 2017-18 Información Deportiva
- Atención Niñas Golfistas y Padres/Tutores: Tendremos una reunión acerca de las prácticas durante invierno en nuestra nueva instalación cubierta y la próxima temporada de golf femenino. La reunión será el 10 de enero de 5:30 pm a 6:30 pm en el Corral Room.
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Notice a mistake?
Please be aware MRHS makes every effort to produce a correct and accurate newsletter. However, errors can happen. If you notice a mistake, please notify Karen Polson at
720-972-6310.
Por favor tenga en cuenta que MRHS hace el mayor esfuerzo posible por producir un boletín correcto y exacto. Sin embargo, errores pueden ocurrir. Si nota un error por favor notifique a Karen Polson al 720-972-6310.
Mountain Range High School
Athletics & Activities Hotline: 720-972-6399
Fax: 720-972-6529
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Email: karen.r.polson@adams12.org
Website: http://www.mountainrange.adams12.org/
Location: 12500 Huron Street, Westminster, CO, United States
Phone: 720-972-6300