by Mrs. Tower
Exam Information for Students
SAT School Day Testing Information:
- Location: Testing will be held in the MU
- Time: The exam begins promptly at 8:30 AM
⚠️ 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 🚫:
- 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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📝 PSAT/NMSQT Registration Information
- Exam Date: October 17th at HMBHS
- Open to 10th and 11th graders.
- To register, complete the form and ensure all information matches the data in our school's student information system.
Payment Details:
- $35 via Total Registration
- Payment must be received by September 27th, 2024, to avoid cancellation of registration.
- Link to Total Registration: www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/051120
About the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
NMSC® is an independent, not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. NMSC conducts the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an annual academic competition for recognition and college scholarships.
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), 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 won’t 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 “Undecided.” You must indicate YES or NO for the exam. “Undecided” will automatically switch to “No” 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
Congratulations to all our Cougars on a fantastic start to the fall season! A special shout out to our Volleyball teams who remain undefeated in league play, and our Football teams, who are also undefeated in preseason! 🏐🏈
This Week's Highlights:
- Girls Golf will be hosting matches at the HMB Golf Links on Tuesday and Thursday – come out and show your support! ⛳
- Catch Volleyball and Tennis on the home courts this week. 🎾🏐
👏 A BIG thank you to the Wrestling team for stepping up with volunteer duties last Friday. Cougar Athletics wouldn’t be the same without the dedication of all our hardworking volunteers! 🤝
Upcoming Games:
- Join us for a AWAY Football game this Friday, as our 4-0 Cougars take on Foothill on the road! 🏈
- Boys Water Polo will have a thrilling rivalry match against the Terra Nova Tigers in the Terra Nova pool this week. Even though it’s an away game, they’d love to see as much Cougar energy as possible! 🐯🌊
Save the Date!
📅 Cougar Fan Fest is coming back on November 9th! More info coming soon. We’ll be looking for sponsors and donations – if you’re interested, please contact president@hmbcougarboosters.org.
Have a great week, and as always, Go Cougars! 🐾🎉
Meet Leo
Leo (408) 718-5806
Meet Jay
Jay (650) 387-0418
🎓 Fall Grad Night 2025 Meeting
Fall Grad Night 2025 Meeting
Join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM at HMB Brewing Company (located at the harbor) for the Fall Grad Night 2025 planning meeting!
We need volunteers to join the auction and party planning teams. Grad Night will not happen without your support – we are a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization.
📝 On the agenda:
- 📅 Schedule and key due dates
- 📍 Location and theme for the 2025 Grad Night celebration
Have questions? Reach out via email at hmbhs.gradnight@gmail.com or visit our 🌐 website at hmbhsgradnight.com. We hope to see you there! 🎉
by Mr. Jones
📸 School Pictures Are Ready!
To order, please log in to your account on mylifetouch.com
or create a new account using your student's school ID number.
🆓 In addition, all families can log in and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
💡 Learn more about the SmileSafe program here
Thank you for your support!
Hatch Fiesta Carnival
NEW! Volunteer at the Hatch Fiesta Carnival helping with games and face painting on Friday, 9/27, 5-8pm and 3-5pm for set up if available. Sign up with Catrine, cusd.sipa@gmail.com, 415-308-9853
HEAL Garden
Volunteer to take photos or staff kids activity stations @ the HEAL garden event on Saturday, 9/28, 9:30am-12:30pm. More info and sign up HERE.
Latine
NEW! 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)
