Science Hill High School Newsletter

Reminder that the deadline to turn in the TN Promise application is November 1! Students can talk to their counselor for assistance or visit the TN Promise website for more information.

We will have a Jostens Representative in the Grand Topper Hall during lunches on Thursday, November 2 to help students who still need to order their Science Hill Custom Cap & Gown for graduation. Orders may also be placed online at Jostens.com. All orders received after Thanksgiving will be charged a late fee.

The Choral Department and Chamber Orchestra present Beauty and the Beast: The Musical! Shows will take place on November 2 and 4 at 7:00P and on November 5 at 2:30P in the Science Hill Auditorium. Tickets are $10 at the door. Come out and support the arts!

Science Hill High School will be presenting the Veterans Day Memorial Observance program

on Friday, November 10 to remind our student body and community of the importance of our veterans.

This program has two parts and is planned and hosted by the ARMY JROTC battalion with inclusion of the SHHS band and choir. The first part is a small fifteen-minute ceremony at the outdoor Alumni Circle next to the cafeteria at 7:40am. Following that, at 10:00am in the TOPPER NATION Gym will be a Veterans Day event featuring a guest speaker with military-themed honors and ceremonies finished with a exhibition rifle drill. This part should conclude at 11:00am.

Monday, November 20 will be the last opportunity for underclassmen to take school pictures! If your student still needs to take a picture, they will need to do so on that date.

The TN Governor's School application for the Arts is approaching! Materials and information about the programs can be found on Counselor Row and students should plan to meet with them prior to the deadline to ensure they understand the application process. All applications must be turned into your student's counselor by Monday, November 20 if they plan to apply for any of the Arts programs.

All other program applications are due on Monday, December 4.

For more information about TN Governor's School, please visit the TN Governor's School website. **Please note that while the dates on the State site do not seem updated, each individual program is current and up to date on deadlines.

There will be no school for students during the week of Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24 due to the holiday break.

Students will return Monday, November 27.

All items and belongings that are to be dropped off for students must be brought through the Main Office (entrance can be found on the side of the school facing John Exum Pkwy). Items can be given to our front desk receptionist.

All items should be in a bag or container with the student's name clearly written on them. If you are able to notify them that their item is in the Main Office, please do so, otherwise students will only be called down between classes or on their way to lunch.

Any food deliveries (Doordash or parent drop off) must also come though the Main Office. Doordash orders are only accepted from 10:50A to 1:00P and a table is located in the attendance office. Students are only allowed to pick up food between classes or during their lunch.

For medications, those will need to be given to the nurse directly. We are able to radio them to the office for pick up but please be patient as they may be working with a student when we call.

All student and parent forms can be found in our Main Office in two main places: on a grid on the wall by the main entrance or on our counters.

On Wall in the Main Office

PTA Forms - How to sign up and be informed with PTA events and news.

JCS Communication Tools - Information on how to stay connected with Johnson City Schools.

Gradebook Portal Request Form - To request access to PowerSchool parent account.

DMV Form - Needed to obtain their learner's permit. It must be filled out and signed before taking it to the DMV.

Community Service Hours Form - Log form for students' community service hours. Must be signed by a the volunteer supervisor.

Transit Request Forms - Must be filled out, approved, and on file before students can use the school bus system.

Medicine Administration Permission Form - Must be filled out and turned into the nurse if students have medicine that needs to be taken during the school day.

Parent Observer Request Form - To request access to Canvas parent account.

On the counter in the Main Office

Lunch Form - For more information about our lunch program. There is a QR code that will direct on how to fill out forms regarding free and reduced lunch.

School Map - For a layout of the school so that students are able to locate their classes.

Drop-Off/Pick Up Map - For car drop off and pick up locations.

Wondering what life after high school might look like? Does your student know exactly what they want to do after graduation and want to make sure they're on track? Or maybe they're still trying to figure it all out and need guidance. Whatever path your student is currently on, our career counselor is here to help!

Mr. Josh Jarnigan has worked at Science Hill over the last few years as one of our school counselors but has recently transitioned into a new role as our career counselor where his major focus is on helping prepare students for what comes after they walk across the stage in May.

The career counseling office's belief is that students that have created a career plan maintain a more positive attitude and self image which enables them to be more productive both in the classroom and in their personal lives. We hope to have the opportunity to help you identify your options and get you started on the path that best suits you!

Students are able to see what opportunities are available to them whether its taking a career-interest test, enrolling in dual enrollment courses through one of Science Hill partnered colleges and universities, attend career and college fairs, and even applying for internships!

Mr. Jarnigan is located in the Career & Technology Education (CTE) Building near the front office and can be reached at jarniganj@jcschools.org.

Please visit the Career Counseling page on the website for more information.

Want to know more about what scholarships are available to students and other post-high school opportunities are available to students to prepare them for what comes after graduation? Then visit the Counselor's Page on our website and under the Financial Aid/Scholarships tab is where that information can be found.

This page is updated regularly with available scholarships, open house nights, duel enrollment nights and alike!

Bloomz is the texting app used by SHHS to text information such as scholarships, deadlines, meetings, and other pertinent information. To sign up for this service, simply download the Bloomz app on your phone and create an account. Then join the appropriate class using the course codes listed below.

• Class of 2024 – B5KQ4Z
• Class of 2025 – 6SZFGP
• Class of 2026 – GSJGXN
• Class of 2027 – WZ8XZ2

Daily Announcements
Check out our announcements page that are updated daily on the website! This is where you can find more information about detailed events, student opportunities, club meetings, and more! Follow the link above or press the button on the website's main page that can be found by scrolling halfway down.

Social Media

Social Media can be a great communication tool to push out important events and information in a fun and entertaining way. Both our official Instagram (handle: sciencehill_jcs) and Facebook (linked here) as used to showcase what's going on at the hill both academically and athletically while keeping both families and students informed with the most updated information

Bloomz

Bloomz is another one of our communication outlets that allow for instant notifications about important announcements and reminders such as parent/teacher conferences, picture days and make ups, and event cancellations and reschedule dates. Join Bloomz today by either downloading the Bloomz app or visiting the website (bloomz.com) and entering the code NH4F36. More detailed instructions can be found below!