HHS Principal's Update: Week 16
Thursday, December 1st
Good Evening HHS Students and Families,
Happy December! I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving Break. As the calendar has turned, that means the end of Semester 1 is nearly upon us. We have 11 days left until Winter Break and a lot that we need to accomplish in these remaining two weeks. I know I sound like a broken record, but there's still time to make up any mission work and improve your academic standing. Remember, Semester grades determine whether you earn credit for the course, as well as athletic and activity eligibility, and we want all of our students to begin Semester 2 on track. Take advantage of this Saturday's grade boost as well as the many additional supports we have each day. Let's finish strong Bulldogs!
I wish everyone a great weekend,
Charles Dunn
Your Principal
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*NEW UPDATES THIS WEEK *
- Final Exams Schedule
- Winter Intersession
- Absences and Tardies (Loss of Privilege Update)
- Winter Ball Presale
***Don't forget to check out our 12th episode of The Weekly Bite! (Video below)***
Highland High School Student Learning Outcomes
Students embody our BARK core values. At Highland High School:
Brilliant students have multiple experiences and opportunities for academic, collegiate, professional and personal growth.
Accountable students are academically proficient and prepared for college and career readiness.
Respectful students cultivate a safe and secure, positive school culture that supports all students’ personal and academic growth.
- Kind students communicate effectively and continue to build relationships with all community members.
NEW UPDATES AND INFORMATION
Final Exams Schedule (December 15th & 16th)
Final exams will take place on Thursday, December 15th and Friday, December 16th. Please see the Final Exam Schedule Below.
- 12/15: Periods 1,3,5
- 12/16: Periods 2,4,6
*** There will not be a FLEX Day on Tuesday, December 13th***
Winter Intercession
HHS will be offering a limited Winter Intersession for 9th and 10th grade students who need to recover a failing grade from Semester 1 in Math, Science and English. Eligible students will receive an email during the final week of the semester as well as a Google Form to complete if interested in participating in Winter Intersession.
Absences and Tardies (Consequences for Excessive Absences and Tardies)
Winter Ball Flash Sale
THE HHS WEEKLY BITE: Episode 12
Each week, our HHS Film class creates "The Weekly Bite". This show is created by and produced by our students. Enjoy each week's episode!
STUDENT & PARENT RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS
December Calendar of Events
12/13: No FLEX DAY
12/15: Final Exams (Release Time of 1:45 PM)
12/16: Final Exams (Release Time of 1:45 PM)
12/16: Last Day of Semester 1
12/19 - 1/6: Winter Break (No School)
1/9: Semester 2 Begins
December Home Varsity Athletic Events
12/8: Girls Soccer vs Lancaster HS
12/8: Girls Basketball vs Lancaster HS
Math Tutoring & Support
Monday - Friday from 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM, students will have the opportunity for each of the following interventions to succeed in their math classes as well as prep for the PSAT, SAT, CAASPP, AP and NWEA Assessments.
All Subject Tutoring
Morning tutoring begins in the Student Union at 8:00 AM. Students not working on class work or attending tutoring for academic purposes will be asked to leave the venue. We will have all subjects available for tutoring.
After school tutoring is from 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Saturday School Information & Forms
Need to work on some missing assignments? Need to clear and makeup missing school days? Want a quiet place to study? Well, we have what you're looking for! Starting on September 10th, HHS will be kicking off our Saturday School sessions. Please use the Saturday School Applications below to sign up and available dates in the links below. (YOU ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE ONE, Either the Digital or Hardcopy, which you would bring with you)
2022-2023 Bell Schedule
High School Administration Team Contact Information
Principal: Charles Dunn
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Griffey: jengriffey@avhsd.org
Activities Vice-Principal: Jose Cortinas jcortinas@avhsd.org
Special Education Vice-Principal: Annitra Edmond aedmond@avhsd.org
Athletics Vice-Principal: Amanda Palmer mailto:apalmer@avhsd.org
Outreach & Interventions Vice-Principal: (Alt. Placement) Sajae Davison mailto:smdavison@avhsd.org
HHS Counseling Contact Information
Accessing your Student’s Grades in PowerSchool:
You have three options for viewing your student’s grades in the Antelope Valley Union High school District:
AV High School District App (Parent Link) - This app gives you news, information, as well as your student’s progress. It is available on both the Apple App Store and Android App Store. When in the App Stores search for AV High School District and download the app.
PowerSchool App - This app ties right into your PowerSchool parent portal. You will get live updates on grades and attendance. This app is also found on the Apple App Store and Android App store. Search for PowerSchool. The district code is NWMZ.
Parent Portal: https://powerschool.avhsd.org
Don't Miss Any Important Information: Download Parent Link TODAY
- Open Apple App Store or Google Play Store,
- Search for AVUHSD and download the app,
- Open the app and check the boxes for HHS. That's it!
Follow Us On Social Media!
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Facebook: Highland High School Bulldogs
Attendance and Absences (Contact Information)
If you need to report an absence please use the following contact information:
Email: HHS-ATTENDANCE@AVHSD.ORG
Phone: (TBD Soon)
Highland High School
Email: cdunn@avhsd.org
Website: https://www.highlandhs.org/
Location: 39055 25th Street West, Palmdale, CA, USA
Phone: 661-538-0304
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlandhs