Tyngsborough High School
November 9, 2017
What's Happening!
With only two weeks remaining in the trimester many classes have began preparing for trimester exams and final projects. Comprehensive project presentations begin next week with topics including car audio, video editing and construction of a backyard ice rink. Students in writing research are finishing up phase 2 of research projects. Final exams are scheduled for November 20th-22nd.
Thank you to all the Veterans who are serving or have served our country.
Have a great weekend!
Important Dates
11/9 - College Question and Answer
11/10 - No School / Veterans Day
12/1- Report Cards
12/4 - Fall Sports Awards Night 7:00
12/14 - High School Info Night for Middle School Students & Parents 6:30
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the November Students of the Month!
Katherine Alvarez
Katerine Andre
Lia Nocella
Arth Patel
2017-2018 Coordinated Program Review Onsite Visit
Date: November 1, 2017
Dr. Michael Flanagan, Superintendent of the Tyngsborough Public Schools was informed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of an upcoming Coordinated Program Review that will be taking place this school year. As part of this Coordinated Program Review, Department staff will visit the district during the week of November 27, 2017. Such visits are routinely conducted by the Department to satisfy federal and state requirements for the periodic review of specific education programs and services in schools throughout the Commonwealth. The Department is reviewing several programs during a single visit in order to use Department and school staff’s time most efficiently and to encourage strong connections among the programs.
The Department's Coordinated Program Review will address the following programs: Special Education, Civil Rights, and English Learner Education. After reviewing school district procedures for these programs, a Department team will make its onsite visit, during which it will review individual student records, interview administrators, teachers and survey parents and observe instructional spaces. After the onsite visit it will prepare a report for the superintendent and school committee, with detailed findings for each program. All parents/guardians of students receiving special education services will be invited to participate in an online survey. Those parents wishing to take the survey who do not have access to the internet may request a paper copy of the survey from the Department using the contact information found below.
Using a scale of ratings ranging from “Commendable” to “Not Implemented,” the report will rate the implementation of each requirement reviewed by the Department. Where requirements are found not implemented or only partially implemented, the district must propose to the Department corrective action to bring those areas into compliance with statutes and regulations. Districts and schools are encouraged to incorporate the corrective action into their district and school improvement plans and professional development plan. The school district will be provided with technical assistance from the Department in developing a corrective action plan. Both the Department’s report and the corrective action plan are public information and will be available to the public upon request. Program Review Final Reports are also available on the Department’s Internet website at <http://www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/review/cpr/reports/>.
Any member of the public may request to be interviewed by telephone by a member of the Department's visiting team. Those wishing to be interviewed should call the superintendent's office at 978-649-7488 no later than November 12. 2017 to leave their name and phone number, or they may call the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at (781) 338-3733. A member of the visiting team will contact each person desiring an interview within two weeks after the completion of the onsite visit. If an individual is not comfortable communicating in English or requires some other accommodation, the Department will make arrangements to communicate appropriately with the individual.
School Counseling
Early action and early decision college deadlines are quickly approaching. Seniors should schedule an appointment to meet with their school counselors to discuss their future plans if they have not already done so.
The school counseling department will be hosting the final College Question and Answer meeting on December 7th at 8:00 a.m. This is a great time to learn about the college application process. Please RSVP to Elizabeth Hartigan at Elizabeth.Hartigan@tyngsboroughps.org at least 48 hours in advance.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application is now available to complete. This application can be found at fafsa.gov. The FAFSA is the most important application in the financial aid process. All colleges and universities will require the FAFSA before determining a financial aid award. Colleges may also require students to complete a CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (profileonline.collegeboard.org) and/or a college specific financial aid application. It is important to be aware of each college's financial aid deadlines - missing deadlines could result in missing out on financial aid. For more information on the financial aid process please visit mefa.org.
FAFSA Day Massachusetts is a non-profit, volunteer driven program providing free assistance to students and families seeking to complete the FAFSA. These events will be taking place in high schools, colleges, and libraries across the Commonwealth and will provide one-on-one, step-by-step assistance for families completing the FAFSA. Please visit FAFSADay.org or email fafsaday@gmail.com for more information.
Athletics
Upcoming Events:
Football: 11/10 at Montachusett Tech
Corss Country: 11/10 Central Mass Divisional Meet at Gardner
Follow us on TWITTER @tyngtigersports
Ski and Snowboard Club
Our Ski & Snowboard Club has begun preparations for the upcoming winter season. The club will meet for six Tuesdays in January and February and travel to Wachusett Mountain for skiing and riding. For more information and paperwork, go to:
Tutoring
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS
May 23, 2018 - Senior Awards Night
May 25, 2018 - Pre-Prom/Prom
June 1, 2018 - Graduation
Travel
Costa Rica tour number : 2035176SP
Greece tour number: 2035187HU
For more information on the trips please visit:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw6EtyvCgJjrVWFST25xMkVEWUU/view?usp=sharing
Tyngsborough High School
Email: jeffrey.ogden@tyngsboroughps.org
Website: ths.tyngsboroughps.org
Location: 36 Norris Road, Tyngsborough, MA, United States
Phone: 978-649-7571
Facebook: facebook.com/tyngsboroughhighschool
Twitter: @tynghighprin