This Week at Heritage High

• GHSA Dead Weeks for Athletics are May 27 - June 2 and July 1-7
• Credit Recovery in person is June 3-20, M-Th from 8:30-11:30 am
• Credit Recovery online is June 3-July 18
• Senior Parking Lot Painting part is August 1st at 5:00 pm
• Kids Softball Camp is May 28-30
• Kids Dance & Cheer Camp is May 29-31
• Kids Soccer Camp is May 29-31
• ArtKids Camp is June 3-7
• Kids Baseball Camp is June 3-6
• Kids Wrestling camp is June 3-6
• TheatreKids is June 17-22
• Little Generals Football Camp is June 24-26
• Most athletic teams will hold workouts, practices and camps during the summer. See your individual sport calendar or contact coaches for more information.

Summer Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Closed July 4th. Due to staff vacations and several retirements in June, there may be other days where the office is closed.

Report Cards will be mailed between May 31 and June 3. Student and parent portal access to grades will be unavailable as teachers calculate final grades. Staff from the counseling office will call parents of students who failed classes to offer credit recovery options for the summer. Students who have outstanding cafeteria fees, other fees or have not returned all school issued equipment (chromebook, charger, textbooks and media center books) will have their report card held until all fees are paid and equipment returned.

HHS students have the opportunity to recover credit for Math, Science, Social Studies and English classes during the summer in credit recovery. There are two options for students to recover credit for failed classes:

Credit Recovery Options:
1. In person at HHS from June 3-20 on Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Bus transportation is available (click here to sign up). Students will work in small groups with a HHS teacher to recovery credit for an academic class (English, Math, Science or Social Studies) that the student failed. Contact your school counselor for more information. THIS IS OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL FORM OF CREDIT RECOVERY.

2. Online through HHS from June 3 - July 18. Students must attend orientation session on June 3rd at 8:30 am with Coach Chris Hight. Students will work online through Edmentum. Coach Hight will be available to answer emails/questions based on this calendar (click here). All assignments must be completed by July 18th. For questions about online credit recovery, email chight.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us.

To request an official transcript, email your counselor or the registrar (elones.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us).

Counselors:

Last Name A-D: Cassey Campbell ccampbell.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name E-K: Deston Franks dfranks.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name L-R: Allison Allen allen.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name S-Z: Katelyn Canida kcanida.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Students may take a class to get ahead and earn first time credit online during the summer through the Catoosa Online Academy. The cost is $400 per class. Click here to download an application.

Click here for more information including dates for summer school with COA.

We are excited to post the new Summer Reading lists for Honors and AP English. A guided summer reading program gives students a chance to build a much needed reading repertoire that will serve them in many ways throughout high school and into college. Learning to read and analyze a book independently is important to college success. Those who are planning to take AP Literature or Language will find that guided summer assignments provide the reading and writing edge students need to be successful on AP exams. Moreover, a summer reading program keeps students intellectually engaged so there is less of a learning lull before a new school year begins. To take full advantage of summer reading, students should join the Google Classroom assigned to their grade/class, choose books that appeal to them, and read thoughtfully and thoroughly in order to be successful in summer testing and during class discussions. Taking notes on the books will help students remember information for the tests. Lists, assignments, test dates, and due dates will be posted in Google Classroom. Please ask your teacher if you need further information or would like advice about a book to read.

Happy Reading

HHS English Department

To stagger start times throughout the county, classes will begin at 8:15 am and school will end at 3:30 pm. There will be several changes at HHS for the 24-25 school year among faculty and staff members. The following faculty members will be retiring or leaving HHS: Ronnie Bradford (Principal), Jason Carter (From Here to Career Teacher), Steve Chattin (Math Teacher), Larissa Coleman (Paraprofessional), Vaughn Crane (Work Based Learning), Shelly Crow (CTAE Secretary), Lisa Faltesek (Secretary), Dr. Lisa Godfrey (Literacy Specialist), Kim Hayen (Science Teacher), Ellen Lann (SE & AP Stats Teacher), Jessica McCole (English Teacher), Sherry Niles (School Secretary), Dr. Eric Schexnaildre (CTAE Assistant Principal & Athletic Director), April Teem (Bookkeeper) and Karen Wolfe (Math Teacher).

Welcome New Faculty members!

Matt Phillips, Principal

Michelle Gee, Registrar

Julissa OHearon, Bookkeeper

Karina Olvera, School Secretary

New Positions:

Cody Lee will be Assistant Principal/Academic Coach

Greg Elkins will be the new Athletic Director

Kari Cooper will be a new Assistant Athletic Director

Ronnie Natola will be a new Assistant Athletic Director

Emily Lones will move from Registrar to CTAE Secretary/Athletic Secretary

Fees/Donations for the new school year are locker rental ($10), parking permit ($30), and supply donation ($30). Students may not park on campus without a permit.

Schedule Pick Up/Fee Payment is Thursday, August 1st from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm

Seniors can purchase a reserved, customized, parking spot for an additional fee. Visit the Class of 2025 google classroom (code: f2lxfln)) for reserved parking information including personalized painting information. All funds collected for senior parking will go directly toward senior activities.

Open House is Tuesday, August 6th from 6:00-8:00 pm

The first day of school is Thursday, August 8th. The school building opens at 7:00 am. Breakfast will be served beginning at 7:30 am. Students report to the gym for the first day of school assembly by 8:15 am.

Supplies: Do not worry about purchasing specific supplies before school begins. There are very few supply demands, and schedules sometimes change during the first week of school. Please wait to purchase any needed supplies other than pen, pencil, and notebook paper.

Heritage Parents,

One of the biggest needs for HHS is to find people willing to become bus drivers for Catoosa County Schools. Please help us to continue to get the word out so that we can find and train courteous, reliable, safe and professional bus drivers! We need you to spread the word! Please speak with your friends, family and neighbors to see if they may know of anyone interested in becoming a part of our outstanding team.

Ronnie Bradford

Principal, HHS

Catoosa County Public Schools

Why Drive with Us?

★ Earn $16.44/hour starting pay with no experience required.

★ More experience = more money! Earn up to $20.02 per hour with experience.

★ Enjoy PAID, in-house training to earn your CDL!

★ Excellent benefits include vision, dental, and medical, and retirement packages!

★ Relax on your time off during the summer months and holidays.

★ Choose from a variety of bonus hours driving for field trips and other school activities.

Apply today! Email Shawnee Cady at scady@catoosa.k12.ga.us or call 706.965.2913

Website: www.hhsgenerals.com
Location: 3960 Poplar Springs Road, Ringgold, GA, USA
Phone: (706) 937-6464
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Twitter: @HHSGenerals