Science Hill High School

Topper Tidbits
2010 Spring Issue

Dates are subject to change if school calendar changes due to weather. See school web site for updates.

GRADUATION INFORMATION OBLIGATIONS

Graduation practice will be held on Friday, May 28th at 1:30pm. Seniors report All students are responsible for clearing school obligations before the end of the school year.
to the Auxiliary Gym in Freedom Hall at 1:30pm for seating placement. Seniors Parents can call Mrs. Bray, 232-2184 for 10/12 students & Mrs. Deel, 232-2206 for 8/9
who arrive late will be placed at the end of the line for graduation. Graduation students to check the obligation book. Seniors MUST have all obligations cleared by 3PM
Wednesday, May 26th. Seniors with unpaid obligations will not receive their diploma and
will be held on Saturday, May 29th at 10am at Freedom Hall Civic Center. transcripts will not be sent to post secondary schools until obligations are taken care of.
Seniors will need to report to the Auxiliary Gym at 9:00am. Please leave all
personal items, including cell phones, with your family members. Parents and
guests should plan to arrive at Freedom Hall no later than 9:30am. Limited
TENNESSEE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is available to students with an ACT score of 21 or a grade point average of
handicap seating is available on a first come first served basis. Seniors, 3.0 and who attend a qualified Tennessee school. Families must file a FAFSA (Free
although the attire for graduation is the cap and gown, we request that ladies Application for Federal Student Aid) in time for information to be received by May 1st in order
wear Sunday dress and dress shoes. Gentlemen should wear a dress shirt to be considered for the $4000 scholarship. There is now a toll free hotline number that
with tie, dress pants and dress shoes. We make every effort for the graduation parents and students may call at 1-800-342-1663. You may file the FAFSA by getting a pin
ceremony to be a dignified celebration. The administration asks that you assist number at www.pin.ed.gov and then filing the form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students must
us in making graduation a time for special memories for each graduate. Air maintain a 3.0 and full time college status to keep the scholarship.
horns and loud noise makers will not be permitted. Graduates need to make
arrangements to meet their family members outside on the plaza after ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS
graduation. Family members will not be allowed on the arena floor or in the The test will be administered May 3rd – 13th. Registration has started and will end March 24th.
cafeteria. The registration fee is $90 per test, and takes place in the Counseling office. Students who
registered should watch the announcements. Make checks payable to Science Hill High
School.
SENIOR STUFF
There will be an extremely important senior meeting on Thursday, April 22nd.
Seniors will receive end-of-year information and final instructions regarding SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM
graduation. The counselors will distribute a senior “check-out” form that will To All 17 and 18 Year Old Men- According to Federal law, all men must register with Selective
allow students to state where to send the final transcript. Seniors will list Service within 30 days for their 18th birthday. You must do this in order to stay eligible for
scholarships offered and accepted so that this information can be announced at student loans, government jobs, job training, and obtaining or renewing your driver’s license.
“Honors Day” on Friday, May 21st at 9:30am. Students should be gathering this Simply register online at www.sss.gov or apply at the Post Office. If you are already 18, you
information now in order to expedite this process. In order for final transcripts cannot complete a FAFSA unless you have registered.
to be mailed, there can be no outstanding obligations. All seniors should check
with Mrs. Bray in the SHHS Counseling Office to make sure obligations are TEST DATES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010
cleared. Seniors accepted to an out-of-state college in a major area that is not
taught in a Tennessee college, should remember to check out the Academic DATE TEST GRADE/STUDENTS/SUBJECT
Common Market for possible in-state tuition costs through the Tennessee Tues., March 9 ACT 11th
Higher Education Commission at www.sreb.org <http://www.sreb.org. Parents March/April 2010 IB IB Art
- Please remember that seniors must pass all requirements for graduation in April 5-9 TCAPs 8th
order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Class rank is determined for
seniors at the end of the seventh session using the cumulative GPA. Students TBA EOC/AYP (pilot) Session Algebra 2
must complete 40 hours of community service to fulfill graduation requirements. Mon, May 3 AP AP US Gov & Politics (am)
Seniors who have not passed the Gateway Exams have one more opportunity Tues, May 4 EOC/AYP Session/Year Algebra 1
to meet this requirement before graduation. If the Gateway exams are not IB IB English HL paper 1 (am)
passed, the student will receive a certificate of attendance only (or a special AP AP Statistics (pm)
education diploma if applicable). Wed, May 5 EOC/AYP Session English 10
IB IB Math paper 1 (pm)
SENIOR SPEAKER AP AP Calculus AB BC (am)
Seniors who would like to be considered for senior speaker at graduation may
pick up an application in the 10/12 Main Office. Seniors must meet the Thurs, May 6 EOC/AYP Session Biology
guidelines as stated on page 15 of the Student Handbook. Applications and IB IB Math paper 2 (am)
speeches are due back by 2:40pm, Monday, April 19th to the 10/12 Main Office. IB Psychology paper 1 (pm)
Speeches will be given during the senior meeting Thursday, April 22 nd at 8am. AP AP English Lit & Comp (am)
Applications will be available in the main office by Friday, April 8th. Fri, May 7 EOC/AYP Make-ups
IB IB Psychology paper 2 (am)
ACADEMIC HONORS PROGRAM AP AP US History (am)
Invitations for the Academic Honors Program will be mailed March 1 st. This AP AP European History (pm)
event, sponsored by the Johnson City Board of Education, is by invitation only. Mon, May 10 IB IB English paper 2 (am)
Seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the end of the seventh AP AP Biology& Music Theory (am)
session are awarded with a medallion and certificate. Please RSVP to Connie AP AP Physics B (pm)
Reaves at 232-2160 by 3pm on March 24th. Tues, May 11 IB IB History of Americas papers 1 & 2 (pm)
AP AP Chemistry (am)
EXAM POLICY Wed, May 12 IB IB History of Americas paper 3 (am)
Final exams are required of ALL students (Grades 8-12) in ALL classes on the Thurs, May 13 EOC Session/Year English 9
dates scheduled. Final exams are scheduled for May 27th & 28th. Watch Daily AP AP Macroeconomics (am)
Announcements for specific times.
AP AP Microeconomics (pm)
Fri, May 14 EOC Session US History
GRADE CARDS Mon, May 17 IB IB Biology papers 1 & 2 (pm)
Grade Cards will be distributed to students during period Wednesday, March
1st Tues, May 18 IB IB Biology paper 3 (am)
24th. The end of the year grade cards will be mailed out to students on Friday, Wed, May 19 IB IB Spanish papers 1 & 2 (am)
June 4th.
PROM SCHOLARSHIPS
The SHHS Junior / Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 8 th at Freedom Students should watch the announcements for scholarship information and check
Hall. Tickets will be on sale beginning Tuesday, April 27th – Thursday, April 29th the scholarship board in the Counseling Office as well. The scholarship winners
and Monday, May 3rd – Wednesday, May 5th. Prom begins at 9pm and ends at 12 will be announced at Awards Program Friday, May 21st.
midnight Ticket prices are $20 per single ticket and $35 for a couple. Students
must have a ticket; tickets are not sold at the door.
RISING SENIOR INFORMATION
PORTRAITS-Please look for information in the Daily Announcements.
PHYSICALS FOR ATHLETES FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR Photography dates have not yet been confirmed for SHHS at this time. This
Physicals for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year will be held on Tuesday, May information will be provided as soon as it is available.
4th at Freedom Hall. The physicals are available to current Indian Trail Middle
School students and current Science Hill High School students 8th-11th. FOOD FOR THOUGHT (Servicing the Community One Meal at a Time) This is
Registration packets will be available April 21st at each respective main office. the fifth year this organization has been providing meals to SHHS students.
The cost is $15. The money and the forms must be turned in by May 3rd at 8am FFT needs your help! If you would like to support Food for Thought, send
in order to pre-register. Those who miss registration will not be guaranteed a donations to: FFT 2717 Cherokee Road, Johnson City, TN 37604. FFT is a
physical, but if available they must show up at Freedom Hall and will pay a $10 member of the JC/Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
late fee. This is the only day the school will be offering physicals, so make plans
to attend. You do not have to attend this physical, but anyone wishing to YEARBOOK SIGNING DAY/SENIOR AWARDS DAY
participate in the 2010-2011 school year must have a physical dated after April FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010
15th to be eligible to participate. If you plan to have your child’s physical at your  Senior Tea 8:45am 10/12 Café
doctor, do not have it before April 15th. If you have any questions, please call  Senior Awards Program 9:30am 10/12 Gym
Coach McDonald at 232-2158.  Senior Annuals 10:30am 10/12 Café/LMC
 10 & 11 Grade Annuals
th th 11:30am 10/12 Gym
SEASON FOOTBALL RESERVED SEATING TICKETS 2010  9th Grade Annuals 12:50pm 10/12 Gym
Information about season football tickets is forthcoming.  8 Grade Annuals
th 1:15pm 10/12 Gym
All students who ordered a yearbook will be required to show a valid photo ID in
order to pick up their annual. The yearbook staff does not anticipate having any
SCIENCE HILL FOOTBALL VARSITY SCHEDULE 2010 extra books to sell on distribution day.
Aug 20 Soddy Daisy Away 7:30pm
Aug 27 Elizabethton Away 7:30pm THE LOCKER
Sep 3 Volunteer Home 7:30pm Stop by "The Locker" to find all of your Science Hill spirit items. We still have a
Sep 10 (Homecoming) Morristown West Home 7:30pm great supply of hooded sweatshirts, toboggan’s and the famous “Hill” t-shirt.
Sep 17 Tennessee High Home 7:30pm
Sep 24 Open STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) APPLICATIONS
Oct 1 Crockett Away 7:30pm Student Government Association Applications will be available beginning March
Oct 8 Daniel Boone Away 7:30pm 1st in the main office on either campus. Applications are due by 3 pm on Friday,
Oct 14 Sullivan South Home 7:30pm March 12th. Eligibility letters will be issued on Thursday, April 1st and
Oct 22 Dobyns Bennett Away 7:30pm campaigning may begin on April 2nd. Elections will be held on Thursday, April 9th.
Oct 29 Sullivan Central Home 7:30pm
Nov 5 1st Round 7:00pm REGISTRATION & 4YR PLANS
Nov 12 2nd Round 7:00pm Parent meetings for registration are scheduled as follows:
Nov 19 3rd Round 7:00pm MEETING DATE TIME LOCATION
Nov 26 Semi Finals 7:00pm
Rising 8th Thursday, April 29th 6:30PM 8/9 Little Theatre
Dec 3 Blue Cross Bowl TBA

4 Yr-plan appointments are scheduled as follows:

SPORTS PASS 2010-2011 (STUDENTS & ADULTS) DATE TIME LOCATION
SHHS students (grades 8-12) can purchase a $40 General Admission Sports Monday, March 22nd 3-7:30pm 8/9 Library
Pass for ALL SHHS home athletic events EXCLUDING Varsity Football for the Tuesday, March 23rd 3-7:30pm 8/9 Library
10-11 school year. Students may purchase a $40 Sports Pass throughout the Thursday, March 25th 3-7:30pm 8/9 Library
school year from Janet Phillips in the Student Activities Office on the 10/12 Monday, March 29th 3-7:30pm 8/9 Library
campus in room 504. Sports Passes will also be sold during the campus tours.
Adults can purchase a $60 General Admissions Sports Pass for ALL SHHS home
athletic events EXCLUDING Varsity Football. Contact Janet Phillips to order SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
232-2205. Session 1-June 7th–June 29th 8am- noon Monday-Friday
Session 2-June 28th–July 16th 8am- noon Monday-Friday
SPORTS BANQUET Course offerings for grades 9-12 will include Drivers Education, Keyboarding,
Athletic coaches are responsible for organizing their own athletic banquets and Wellness, and Credit Recovery. Jump Start English and Jump Start Math will be
notifying their athletes with dates, time, and location. offered to entering ninth grade students based on referral of 8th grade
teachers. Registration will be in May. Please watch for further details in the Daily
SPRING SESSION HOLIDAYS Announcements.
 Monday-Friday, April 12th-April 16th
 School will be closed for students and faculty. STUDENT AWARDS DAY
Parents are welcome to attend. Notification cards will be mailed to students
receiving individual and department awards. Students with A and B’s will be
recognized at the programs.
SCHOOL CALENDAR CHANGES Tuesday, April 27th 7:00pm 10/12 Auditorium Honors Program Grades 9th-11th
Due to snow days the school calendar has changed. Friday, April 2nd will be a Friday, May 14th 8:30am Freedom Hall Honors Program Grade 8
regular school day. The last day of school will be Friday, May 28th which will be ½
day for students. Exam days have been changed to May 27th & May 28th. Friday, May 21st 9:30am 10/12 Gym Seniors Awards Day
SHHS PTSA BRIEFS DRAMA NEWS
The PTSA wishes to congratulate the following students on their outstanding work in the The Science Hill High School Showstoppers present
annual Reflections Cultural Arts Program: These students will receive recognition at the “I Never Saw Another Butterfly”
Awards Day ceremonies. For further info please contact Lisa Daniel @ 282-9302.
“Beauty Is…” The Science Hill High School Showstoppers are proud to present the drama “I Never
Videography: Gold: Lucy L. Lyon (8th) Saw Another Butterfly” for it’s Spring Production 2010. “I Never Saw Another Butterfly”
Photography: Gold: Lauren Snapp(12th), “Mystery”, Silver: Lauren Snapp, “Autumn”, is a play set in Czechoslovakia during the Nazi occupation of that country, during which
Bronze: Lauren Snapp, “Love” over 15,000 Jewish children passed through the Nazi encampment known as Terezin.
Honorable Mention: Lauren Snapp, “Optimism” Only about a hundred were still alive when Terezin was liberated at the end of the war.
Literature: Gold: Emily R. Crawford (8th), Silver: Tasha D. Sutherland (8th), Bronze: Over 5,000 pieces of the children’s artwork and poetry survived Terezin and were found
Kendra Fain (8th) in an old suitcase many years later. Raja, a young Czechoslovakian girl, lived through it
Honorable Mentions: Ethan Spangler (8th), Kevin Ye (8th), Emily Parker (8th) all at Terezin, teaching children when there was nothing to teach with, helping to give
Winners at Council: Emily Crawford 2nd Place Literature; Lauren Snapp 1st, 2nd, 3rd them hope when there was little reason for hope. This play is her story. It is history as
Photography; Lucy Lyon 1st Place Videography much as any play can be history, showing the best and the worst of which the human
heart is capable. Performances of “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” will be Thursday,
Our local and city Safety Poster winners are: April 29th, Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st at 7:00 p.m. each night in the Science
1st Kianna Williams 8th grade Hill High School Auditorium. Tickets are only $5.00 and can be reserved ahead of the
2nd Sarah Jane Jernigan 8th grade performances or can be picked up at the box office the day of the performance. Call the
3rd Caitie Nickles 8th grade Science Hill High School Showstoppers at 232-2161 for information.
SHHS PTSA will hold a brief informational meeting before the April 29 th rising 8th parent
meeting. PTSA Officers for 2010-2011 year will be voted upon & installed.

Spring Grounds Beautification workday on Saturday, March 6 th. Meet at the 8/9 Plaza.
Parent & student volunteers are needed. Students can earn 3 hrs of community service. Call
Harvey Byerley at 975-0104 or 794-9344 for more information.

The next PTSA Legislative Day in Nashville is March 17th, and the topic is the Quality of
Education and Core Standards. Please contact Misty Davis at 423-341-4142 for more
information.

The 97th Tennessee PTA Annual Convention is April 30th – May 2nd in Nashville, TN, and the
National PTA Convention is June 10th – 13th, in Memphis, TN. State Convention information
can be found at www.tnpta.org and National Convention information can be found at
www.pta.org/annualconvention.

SHHS PTSA would like to thank our volunteers that make our programs successful and
benefit our students and staff. To volunteer for the Senior Tea or Activities Day in May,
please contact Misty Davis at 423-341-4142.

All dates are subject to change if school

calendar changes due to weather.

See school web site for updates:

www.jcschools.org/shhs.

Science Hill High School

Topper Tidbits
Spring 2010