by Mrs. Tower
SAT School Day Testing Information:
- Location: Testing will be held in the MU
- Date & Time: The exam will take place on Wednesday, October 9th, and begins promptly at 8:30 AM
โ ๏ธ Late students will not be permitted entry.
What to Bring:
- School-issued Chromebook (with Bluebook app installed)
- Chromebook charger
- Calculator (Graphing or scientific)
- Note: A Desmos calculator is embedded in the exam
- Pen or Pencil
What Not to Bring ๐ซ:
- Cellphone
- Smart watch
- Ball caps (Hoodies are allowed, but no hoods up)
Scratch paper will be provided.
Be sure to review the SAT School Day Student Guide and come prepared for the exam. Good luck!
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๐ PSAT/NMSQT Registration Information
- Exam Date: October 17th at HMBHS
- Open to 10th and 11th graders.
About the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
NMSCยฎ is an independent, not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. NMSC conducts the National Meritยฎ Scholarship Program, an annual academic competition for recognition and college scholarships.
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQTยฎ), cosponsored by College Board and NMSC, is the entry route to the National Merit Scholarship Program.
If you have questions about any aspect of the National Merit Scholarship Program, including student participation requirements, the selection process, and awards offered, visit nationalmerit.org.
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2024-2025 AP Exams Registration Deadlines and Fees
Go to myap.collegeboard.org to create an account or access your existing account.
Important: Make sure your account is linked to your personal email account, not your school email account. With your school email account, you may miss notifications from the College Board and you wonโt be able to access your account after you graduate.
Enroll in your AP class by using the Join Code provided by your AP teacher (Mrs. Tower can also provide you with Join Codes)
Confirm your registration for the AP Exam(s). You have the choice of taking or not taking the exam but you must make that designation through MyAP. You need to confirm your registration for each AP course in which you are enrolled. The default setting is โUndecided.โ You must indicate YES or NO for the exam. โUndecidedโ will automatically switch to โNoโ after the deadline.
Deadlines:
Register for exam(s) by September 30th, 2024
Late Registration between October 1st, 2024 and February 28th, 2025
You must see Mrs. Tower for late registration. You will not be able to register online after September 30th, 2024.
Fees:
$105 if registered for exam by September 30th, 2024
$40 fee for late registration (from October 1st, 2024 to February 28th, 2025)
$40 for unused/canceled exam
Fee Reduction Forms due by September 23rd, 2024
Payment is made through Total Registration. Link can be found on our website.
Payment must be made by October 15th, 2024 in order for the exam(s) to be ordered for you.
See Mrs. Tower in the front office:
for the Fee Reduction Form, if applicable (or print it from our website)
if you have any logistical questions.
by Lisa Zanette
Save the Date!
๐ Cougar Fan Fest is coming back on November 9th! More info coming soon. Weโll be looking for sponsors and donations โ if youโre interested, please contact president@hmbcougarboosters.org.
Have a great week, and as always, Go Cougars! ๐พ๐
Athletics Update
Cross Country Shines at Westmoor Invitational
Cross Country had a strong showing at the Westmoor Invitational this weekend! Special shout-out to Freshman Jaymie Matheou, who placed 7th out of 86, and Jamie Bikle, who came in 5th out of 125, followed closely by Lucy Collins in 8th. The team is now preparing for the Annual Artichoke Invitational hosted by HMB on October 5th. Donโt miss this community staple eventโmark your calendars!
Football Remains Undefeated!
After a barnburner in Pleasanton on Friday night, football remains undefeated. Special congratulations to Adler Halterman, with the help of his offensive crew, for achieving an astounding 7 touchdowns in one game! Football has a bye this week but will return to action with an away matchup against Milpitas on October 11th.
Volleyball Dominates the Ocean Division!
Volleyball continues to shine in the Ocean Division this season. This week features a home game on Tuesday against Capuchino, followed by a highly anticipated rivalry match at Terra Nova on Thursday. Thursdayโs match will be a Dig Pink event in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so come dressed in your best pink!
Boys Water Polo on Fire!
The boysโ water polo team was unstoppable last week, with games on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The Cougars beat Mills 15-10 on Tuesday, and on Monday, they dominated Capuchino HS 15-5. Yesterday, JV Boys triumphed over Terra Nova 8-2, and Varsity took home an impressive 18-6 victory. Be sure to support them on Monday at Burlingame.
Girls Water Polo Gearing Up!
Despite tough competition in the Bay Division, the girlsโ water polo team is continuing to grow and improve. Their next game is at Woodside on Tuesday, and they would love to see some familiar faces in the crowd!
Girls Golf Hits the Links
Girls Golf played locally last week at the beautiful but chilly HMB Golf Links. This week, theyโll enjoy warmer weather as they take on HMB again on Tuesday. Come cheer them on!
Girls Tennis Show Resilience
Last week, Girls Tennis battled hard against Aragon and Burlingame. Theyโll be hosting Carlmont on Tuesday before traveling to San Mateo on Thursday for another exciting match.
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๐ Calling All Senior Parents!
Grad Night is an honored tradition in Half Moon Bay, but we need your help! We are a 100% volunteer nonprofit organization, and without more of you signing up to help with planning the party and organizing the auction to fund it, there will NOT be a Grad Night 2025.
Don't let this tradition slip away! You can see open positions here and sign up ASAP to make sure the Class of 2025 gets the graduation celebration theyโve been looking forward to.
Letโs make this event unforgettable! ๐
Paid Election Day Opportunity!
Apply to become a Student Democracy Ambassador at the November 5th elections. This is not an opportunity to earn service hours but an opportunity to earn $280 while witnessing American democracy in action. See this flier for more information. Apply this week to secure your spot!
Student Reminder
Check your service logs on MobileServe to make sure they get approved and are counting toward your graduation requirement. Troubleshoot any unapproved logs, email Ms. Hoffman for support.
Coastal Rep
NEW! Distribute posters for Coastal Repโs upcoming production of Mean Girls. Contact Ronda, ronda.quain@coastalrep.com
Pumpkin Festival
NEW! Calling all pumpkin ice cream scoopers! Holy Family is seeking volunteers for Pumpkin Festival weekend. Contact Ken, ken@myersathome.com
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Join a team to design and implement surveys and convivencias that will help CoastPride understand the needs and lift the voices of our local LGBTQ+ Latine community. Five sessions (7.5 hrs total) September - March. Students may choose to receive service hours OR a $500 honorarium.
๐งฆ Socktober: Help Us Make a Difference!
Each night in the United States, an estimated 600,000 people live on the streets. This October, weโre asking 2 million people to show that even a small act of love, like donating a pair of socks, can make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Please consider donating new pairs of socks during the month of October. Simply place your donations in the bins located in the main office. Letโs work together to bring warmth and comfort to those in need this season!
