THE HATTER UPDATE (January 5, 2024)

Hopefully, the winter break provided an opportunity to relax. We also hope 2024 is a blessed year for all our high school faculty, staff, students, and families. Now that we are back, the focus is on closing out the first semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. The information within this edition of the Hatter Update is focused on the month of January and the important events within. The next few weeks will be pretty hectic as we end the first half of this school year. Students and staff seek to regain their routine after the long winter break away from classes while covering the last stages of course content and preparing for final exams.

As of today, there are 12.5 days left in the first semester. As always, half-credit and elective area classes will make students aware of in-class final assessment testing dates. Final exams for full credit content courses will take place from January 19 - January 25. On January 19th - January 23rd, Social Studies and World Language exams will take place during class time. On January 24th and 25th Math, Science, and English exams will take place on a special schedule where students will only attend if they have an exam. On those days (Jan. 24-25), exam testing windows are 7:40-9:40 and again from 10:00-12:00. You can see the final exam calendar below.

Wednesday, January 24th

7:40-9:40 MATH

10:00-12:00 SCIENCE

Thursday, January 25th

7:40-9:40 ENGLISH

10:00-12:00 MAKE-UP WINDOW

On the 24th and 25th exam days, ECAT is optional. Transportation will be available for ECAT students who want to attend.

CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION ON EXAM DAYS

PROFICIENCY ON THE KEYSTONE EXAMS IS NOW A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE CLASS OF 2024, 2025, 2026 & 2027. Students in select grades will be taking English Literature and Biology over a 4-day window next week.
January 8th & 9th - English Literature (students in English 10 at the college prep and honors levels)
January 10th & 11th - Biology (students in Biology at the college prep and honors levels).

*Students taking Keystone Exams on these days will arrive at the regular time (testing begins at 7:30 am). Students not testing will arrive on a two-hour delay, and 1st period begins at 9:30 am. The 2-hour delay schedule is below*

STUDENTS THAT ARE NOT TESTING SHOULD BE AT THEIR BUS STOP NO LATER THAN 8:55 AM.

Please take note of the 2-hour delay schedule on Keystone Exam Days. Those dates are January 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, & 11.

• Students NOT testing in Algebra, Literature, or Biology Keystone exams will arrive for a 9:30 am start and follow the 2-hour delay schedule.
• If your student IS testing in one of the three areas of Algebra I, Literature or Biology, they will come in at the regular time. After completing the exam, they will join the rest of the student body and follow a 2-hour delay class schedule.
• Transportation will be provided for all students.

Students attending ECAT:

• AM Tech Students:

  • If NOT testing, report to ECAT as scheduled. District transportation will still be available if needed, leaving HH at 7:20 am and returning at 10:45 am. Students will report to Study Hall if using district transportation upon their return to HH. Those who are providing their own transportation must return to HH by 12:30 pm for the start of 4th-period classes.
  • If testing, students will be excused from ECAT and report to Study Hall during periods 1 and 2, then follow their PM schedule with HH as normal.

  PM Tech Students:

  • Students will report to HH as assigned – by 7:20 am if testing, or by 9:20 am if not testing.
  • Transportation to ECAT will leave HH at 11:30 pm to allow students 15 minutes to obtain lunch from the cafeteria. If students provide their own transportation, they may leave the building at 11:20 am following 2nd period.

  All start and end times for ECAT classes will remain the same.

Is your senior looking for a hands-on career in an in-demand industry after graduation? Encourage them to apply for this free pre-apprenticeship program in manufacturing occurring NEXT SEMESTER. Through a combination of online modules and in-person lab experiences, students will earn an industry certification and an opportunity for a lucrative position after graduation. Spots are limited, and the application is due January 11. Contact Mrs. Townsend at mtownsen@hhsd.org for more information.

• January 12, 2024, is an early dismissal for high school students.
• January 15, 2024, the high school is closed to observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service
• January 26, 2024, the high school is closed for Record's Day.

On February 1, 2024, during Lunch & Learn, each department will have on display the courses that students can select for the 2024-2025 academic year. With the course selection window quickly approaching, making sure students know what's available to them is important!

HSA Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 10th @ 6:00 pm in Room D108. All are welcome. Notice this is a change from the regular time of 7:00 pm

Special Occasion Clothing Sale – January 19, 20, 21 and March 8, 9, 10

Our Special Occasion Clothing Sale is BACK this January! Long and short dresses, as well as suits, shoes, and accessories, are all available for sale. Many dresses are brand new with tags, priced at $5-$20. Get ahead on prom dress shopping on our first dates in January: January 19th, 4 pm-8 pm, and January 20th and 21st, 10 am -4 pm. All details are in the attached flyer.

Donate to the Special Occasion Clothing Sale

If you have items to donate, they can be dropped at the school any day during school hours or left in the lobby after hours. Contact Jen Wilson at jenspearing@gmail.com for other donation arrangements.

Volunteer for the Special Occasion Clothing Sale

We need volunteers to help set up, sell, and clean up, too. Sign up here: HHHS HSA: Special Occasion Clothing Sale Jan 2024 (signupgenius.com)

Come join Dr. Scott Eveslage invites you to join him for coffee and light breakfast and insider’s insights

about the school district’s initiatives and happenings.

Website: https://www.hatboro-horsham.org/
Location: 899 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA, USA
Phone: 215.420.5501