Science Hill High School Newsletter

We hope that everyone had a safe and restful winter break! Let's start off the new semester strong!

The Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, January 8th from 6:00-7:00P.

On Monday, January 15, Johnson City Schools will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

As we get back into the swing of things, we wanted to highlight the Attendance Office, located in the Main Office across from the front desk, with a few reminders about the check-in/check-out process along with submitting doctor's notes and other excuse related questions.

Tardies/Late Arrivals

Reminder that school starts at 7:40AM so students should plan to arrive before them. However, we all know that being late can happen which in that case, students should check in through the attendance office with their student ID number if they arrive after 7:40 so that they can receive their tardy pass to take to their classroom. This process also applies to any late arrivals where students do not have a doctor's note.

Excuse Days

All students have 5 Sick days and 3 Parent Request days for the entire year and it does not reset with each semester. These can be used without a doctor's or excuse note and all parents have to do is call our attendance office to let our secretaries know they would like to use one.

Check-Ins/Check-Outs

If your student is checking in late because of an appointment, all they need to do is bring the excuse note to one of our attendance secretaries and they will receive an excuse pass to class.

If your student is checking out early, parents can either call ahead or walk-in, making sure to bring an ID, and sign them out with one of our attendance secretaries. If parents call ahead, students will receive an early dismissal slip in class so that they may leave at the specified time.

Please note that due to the high volume of students, calls may not go through the first time so please leave a voicemail. Our secretaries check the voicemail frequently to ensure that all students are out in a timely manner. They appreciate your patience!

Our attendance line can be reached at (423) 232-2191.

It's time to start thinking about selecting classes for the 2024-2025 school year!

While registration for courses does not officially open until February, now is a great opportunity to note important registration dates (found below) and look over the program of studies page to ensure a smooth registration process in the meantime.

Parents are invited to attend the Rising 10th-12th Grade Parent Meeting on February 15th at 6PM in the Auditorium hosted by our counseling department where they will be discussing information on graduation requirements, class registration, advanced programs and parent tools.

Information for Rising 9th Grade Students will be shared via a letter sent home from the middle schools on February 12th.

More information about class registration will be provided soon.

As stated in the letter to parents and students on December 19, starting on January 4, 2024, Science Hill students will be required to wear a Science Hill Student ID badge each day in accordance with new school district procedures. This is an additional step to help us offer a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff.

On January 4, 2024, we successfully distributed IDs to all students who were present during their homeroom. We will have another distribution on January 5. These IDs must be worn around their neck and visible (not tucked under clothing or in bags) at all times.

Students will also need to show their IDs to gain access to certain parts of campus such as the door by Grand Topper Hall and the back door at our CTE building. This will also apply to the powered gate on Cotty Jones, where students will be required to show their ID before the gate opens. Additionally, students will be able to sign in if they are late or tardy by scanning their ID when they check in the attendance office.

We understand this is a new procedure, but we are encouraging students to start developing a routine to ensure that they bring their ID with them each day. If a student happens to forget their ID, they will be issued a temporary ID from their first block teacher and will return the temporary ID at the end of the day to their fourth block teacher.

This policy is an additional layer that will enhance the overall safety of our campus for our students and staff. We appreciate your assistance and attention to this matter. Our Science Hill administrative team is available to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding these changes.

Attached below is the a pdf of the letter that parents and students received on December 19, 2023.

Along with our Instagram page, we have finalized our Facebook page!

Take a chance to like and follow the Science Hill Facebook page to keep in the know with all that's happening at the hill! Check it out here!

ACT Bootcamps are coming soon starting in February! These sessions are here to help students improve their overall scores in each test area along with learning the dos and don’ts for taking the ACT. The sign up link can be found HERE and please view the flyer 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.