Ms. Simon Says…

HIALEAH HIGH SCHOOL

OPEN HOUSE 2011

September 13, 2011

BELL SCHEDULE

6:00 – 6:35 p.m.   Resource Fair and Title I Annual Orientation (Annex Cafeteria)

6:40 – 7:05 p.m.   First Period Visitation (Welcome and Video Presentation)

 7:13 – 7:23 p.m.   Second Period Visitation

 7:31 – 7:41 p.m.  Third Period Visitation

7:49 – 7:59 p.m.   Fourth Period Visitation

8:08 – 8:18 p.m.   Fifth Period Visitation

8:26 – 8:36 p.m.   Sixth Period Visitation

8:44 – 8:54 p.m.   Seventh Period Visitation

9:02 – 9:12 p.m.   Eighth Period Visitation

Students can receive free tutoring by enrolling in Supplemental Educational Services (SES) for the 2011-2012 school year.  This free tutoring is offered by state-approved private providers for grades K-12 in reading, language arts, mathematics, and science.

On Thursday, September 1, in the Media Center at 6:30 pm, Hialeah High will be hosting an SES fair to allow parents the opportunity to meet providers, receive information about tutoring options, and complete/submit application forms.

If parents are unable to attend the SES fair, they can apply for SES in the following ways:

1. Submit to their child’s school, or Title I Administration directly, the application that was mailed to the home of all students (187,000) enrolled in SES eligible schools.

2. Apply online through the Parent Portal. Schools have been asked to have computers and staff available during the school-level Fairs to assist parents with enrollment via the Parent Portal.

3. Apply by completing the electronic application (Microsoft Outlook required) available in the NCLB website at http://nclbchoice.dadeschools.net/pdf/7000.pdf.

In order to access the online version of your textbook, you will need the registration code for your grade:

Grade 9:    4696215 – 130

Here are the full instructions on how to access your textbook online:

• Go to http://www.classzone.com
• Click Language Arts, Middle School or High School, Florida, and GO.
•   Choose your book cover for given grade level.
•  All of the resources above the red line are open and do not require a Username or Password. All students may access. To sign up for an account, click Online Book.
•    Choose New Visitors, then Create Student Account.
•   Type in the Activation Code from the top of this page for your given grade level text. Use the eEdition code.
•  Students are to type in their birthday. The birth date is never used again – it just verifies the ages of the students registering for an online account.
• Fill in all the information, check the agreement box, and click Create Account.
•  Registration is complete. Scroll down on how to add additional Activation Codes for other grade level books or Essay Smart. Write down your username and password!
•  Click Enter another activation code.
•  Go to the top of this form and enter the code for Essay Smart for your grade level. (For grades 9-12, that code is: 4696215-20.)
•  Click on Go to Classzone to begin using your online book. Essay Smart is located in the center of the page. The pages of the student text are under Online Book link in lower left hand corner.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please let me know so I can help you.

Here are the full instructions for accessing your practice tests online: 

• Log on to your Student Portal
• Click on the Apps/Services/Sites Link at the top of your portal
• Click on the Virtual Library Link (2^nd link in the 3^rd column)
• Click on the Secondary Resources link (3^rd link from the top)
• Click on GALE Cengage Learning (Senior) link (4^th link from the top)
• Click on the “Testing & Education Reference Center” button under the Electronic Resources Page
• A page entitled INFOTRAC will appear
• Click Proceed
• A page entitled Testing & Education Reference Center will appear
• Under the High School Tools tab click on Advanced Placement Exams (AP)
• A list of online practice tests will appear
• Click on the course subject link of your choice

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Dear Prospective English I and AP English Language Students,

You can download a copy of your Summer Assignment and Course Syllabus directly from this site. Just click on the document in the “BOX” located to the right (you may need to scroll down to see it). Please note you will need Adobe Reader to view these documents, which you can download for free here. Feel free to save these documents to your computer.

AP students, you will find the Summer Assignment on the second page of the packet. Due dates for the Summer Assignment will be further discussed in class during the first week of school.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at ASimon78@dadeschools.net.

Best,

Ms. Simon

Little things can make a BIG difference…

Prom Season is soon approaching and FNC’s Main Campus will be receiving, collecting, and gathering prom dresses for young high school students who otherwise would not be able to attend their proms.

FNC is happy to participate in being a drop off location collecting Prom dresses, accessories, etc. for Becca’s Closet.  They are reaching out to our students, faculty, staff, and the community to join us in this worthwhile cause.   In joint effort with Power 96, this event will take place on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 4425 West 20^th Avenue.

Becca’s Closet is a national non-profit organization that was started in loving memory of Rebecca Kirtman, a beautiful, loving, giving, and caring 16 year old South Florida high school student.  She was an honor student, cheerleader, who regretfully passed away in a tragic car accident in 2003.  Her family, friends, and even those who did not know her keep her dream of giving less fortunate girls prom dresses and accessories, and most importantly the opportunity to fulfill their dream to attend High School Prom!  Keeping her spirit alive, Becca’s Closet continues to grow, contributing and helping many young students and their communities.

You can help by going through your closets, looking for, finding, selecting, and donating a prom dress and / or accessories.  Please share this information with your friends, family, professors, classmates, coworkers, and on your online community profile.

If you know of any student who is also in need of a prom dress please let us know so that we are able to help.

Becca’s legacy and desire to help others continues. For more information on Becca’s Closet, please visit their website at http://www.beccascloset.org and Becca’s Closet Documentary by Kimberly Schwartz at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYX_y9sWt8g

Book Club t-shirts are now on sale! Our Book Club t-shirts have arrived! You can purchase one for just $10.00 (cash only, please).  See me in room 346 to purchase your t-shirt. And hurry — they’re going fast!