Science Hill High School Newsletter

The deadline for selecting classes for rising 10th-12th graders for next year has been extended until Monday, March 4th at 7A.

The Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, March 4th from 6:00-7:00P.

Reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, March 5th due to Election Day.

Friday, March 8th marks the end of the first nine weeks! Ask your students how they're feeling about any potential midterm exams and how they feel about the last quarter of the school year!

There will be NO SCHOOL for students during the week of Monday, March 11 through Friday March 15 due to Spring Break. Students will return Monday, March 18.

Rising 10th-12th graders attend scheduled individual counselor appointments during school day to verify and approve class registration selections.

4-year plan meetings consist of the student, a parent/guardian, and an advisor discussing high school graduation requirements and selecting 9th grade classes. Meetings are by appointment only and available every 30 minutes. Location is Science Hill's Career Technical Education (CTE) building at 251 Cotty Jones Lane, Johnson City, TN 37604.

Click HERE to schedule a 4-year plan appointment.

THIS IS ONLY FOR RISING 9TH GRADE STUDENTS.

The Science Hill Library, located between the Main Office and Grand Topper Hall, is an amazing resource for students. Beyond having access to hundreds of books and checking out needed class materials (i.e. textbooks, calculators, and Chromebooks), the library provides many other opportunities to get involved with and enhance their learning.

The large space is equipped with different areas that allow for different options for learning. The more open section is able to hold up to three full classes and this space allows for teachers and the library team to collaborate on lessons and workshops such as research and data base collections. The conference room is available for meetings and study sessions. The seating areas that can be found throughout the library are also excellent study and reading spots that students can use during their lunch.

Other resources that can found here are:

• Topper Tech Team: Our Topper Tech Team is available during each class period where students are able to get help with any Chromebook issues that may come up.
• IDs: Students can get replacement permanent IDs (only during lunch)
• Technology: Use library technology such as laminators and databases to aid in projects and school work.
• Book Tastings: Where students can get personalized summaries of books that they may like before checking them out to both expand on their reading selections and narrow down their literature likes and dislikes along the way!
• And so much more, the possibilities are endless!

The library is open from 7:15AM - 3:15PM and run by our Library Media Specialist Mrs. Anne Timbs and our Librarian Assistant Mrs. Maria Hale. For more information about our library and the services and opportunities, please check out the website here.

We are always wanting to grow and improve with what we offer for our Science Hill students and families so we would appreciate your time to give us feedback on both Class Registration and the Newsletter! Please click on the links below that will direct you to the form.

Milligan University

• Fall 2024 Application is FREE - Students can apply for free at milligan.edu/apply by using the fee waiver code: BUFFALO24.
• Personalized Campus Visits - Students can schedule a personalized visit of Milligan where they have the opportunity to attend a class, meet with a professor, eat in the dining hall and so much more! Click here for more info.
• Preview Days - The final general Preview Day will be held on Friday, March 22. To learn more, click here. They also are offering a Youth in Ministry Conference from March 22-24 where you can click here 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!

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.