HTHS Parent Newsletter

Freshmen, Juniors and Sophomores who signed up to take the PSAT will take that test on Tuesday, October 3. This year the PSAT is being administered electronically nation-wide. There is no make-up for the PSAT. Today before school, students taking the PSAT received a website and login code to access preparation materials, to include a practice test. The PSAT is a much different format than our students are accustomed to seeing. It is important for students wishing to perform well on the PSAT to take at least one practice test under similar testing conditions.

For at least two days before the PSAT students should:

• Get a good night’s sleep – 8 to 10 hours is recommended
• Eat well and drink plenty of water

The morning of the test, students should:

• Eat a breakfast with plenty of protein
• Arrive to HTHS by 8:00 am to find your testing room
• Be sure to bring two sharpened No. 2 pencils, an approved calculator, a bottle of water, and a snack

Hewitt Trussville High School Vision

Educators, staff, parents and the community will work together to help students move forward on a positive path toward college and career readiness.

Hewitt Trussville High School Mission

The Mission of Hewitt Trussville High School is to educate all students using high standards in a safe, nurturing environment fostering academic and career competencies that prepare them to be productive citizens.

Hewitt-Trussville High School - Beliefs

Learning Organization

We believe the school system is a learning organization that teaches academics and develops character and skill.

School Community Partnership
We believe that parent and stakeholder involvement is vital to continuous improvement and successful change.

Collaboration and Communication
We believe in mutual respect in communication and collaboration between and among adults and students.

Learning Environment
We believe in innovation, creativity, rigor, and equity in a safe, productive learning environment.

Culture of Success
We believe in fulfilling our designed roles with a logical, enthusiastic, and outstanding work ethic.

October 3rd - Students who registered will take the PSAT Test. All other students will have an E-Learning Day

October 10th - All students will have an E-Learning Day

October 24th - All 10th graders will take the Pre-ACT; selected seniors will take the WorkKeys Assessment; all other students will have an E-Learning Day

To provide students an opportunity to take pictures with their friends we will allot 5 extra minutes each morning next week only. Instead of the tardy bell ringing at 8:10, it will ring at 8:15. Students may meet up with their friends and take pictures between 8:00-8:15.

Each year on the Sunday before Homecoming Week seniors are invited to come to the school and place a senior poster on the wall in the first-floor main corridor. Senior posters often showcase photos from the student’s high school years and/or their involvement in HTHS activities, organizations, athletic teams, etc.

This year seniors can come and place their poster on the wall on Sunday, September 24 beginning at 2:00 pm and closing at 4:00 pm. Please note that posters should be attached to the wall using Command strips so that they can be easily removed without damaging the wall paint. Please have your student come prepared with these strips.

We look forward to celebrating our seniors during Homecoming Week!

The Powderpuff football game is an annual homecoming event for girls in each grade level to participate in flag football games at Husky Stadium. This year‘s game will be Wednesday, September 27 with the first game starting at 6:30.

The night consists of 3 games. Seniors versus Freshman. Sophomores versus Juniors. The championship will feature the winners of the first two games.

Girls must purchase a shirt to play or to stand on the sidelines with their grade level team. The shirts are also worn for the homecoming dress up day on Tuesday. Shirt order deadline is SEPTEMBER 6th. See link below.

For those who choose to play, Sunday afternoon practices will be scheduled.

A parental permission form must also be signed to participate OR stand on the sidelines. These forms can be picked up in Mrs. Greene‘s room A221 or Mrs. Adams’ room A123.

Tickets for spectators will be sold closer to the event on GoFan for $5. Student passes do not work since this is a fundraiser event.

If you have any questions, please contact Jill.greene@trussvillecityschools.com

https://www.myschoolshares.com/schools/hewitt-trussville-hs-trussville-al/store/product_detail/1687

Don't forget picture day will be Wednesday, September 27th for Freshman, Sophomore and Juniors.

Every student who parks on the HTHS campus must have a valid HTHS decal. Beginning next week, any student who parks on campus without a decal will be issued a warning sticker on their vehicle. After one warning, there will be a $25 fine, further parking offenses will result in towing of the vehicle.

Parking registration can be found here: https://al50000063.schoolwires.net/domain/157

Online payments are accepted. Once the parking application is completed and the parking and drug testing fees are paid, students can obtain a parking decal from the HTHS Main Office. See Mrs. Windsor.

• Fees are payable online via the following link: Online Payments.
• Please compare your student’s schedule to the HTHS Fee Sheet to determine which fees are due.
• Please fill out the School Fees Questions form for assistance with school fees.

October

• 3 - PSAT Test - E-learning Day for student not testing
• 9 - Fall Holiday
• 10 - E Learning Day for students
• 24 - Pre-ACT test for sophomore; WorkKeys test for selected seniors; E-llearning day for students not testing

November

• 10 School Holiday
• 20-24 School Holidays

December

• 15 Last day of the semester
• 18 through January 2 School Holidays

January

• 3 First day of second semester

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