Hopkins High School

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Last Names A - K Ms. Wagenfuehr

Last Names L - Z Mr. Crook

October is College Awareness Month

What do we mean by “College” ???

When talking with students, school counselors define “college” as any education beyond high school: Trade School/Apprenticeship, 2-year college, 4-year college, and military are all options for college.

This month at Hopkins High School, we will make an extra effort to provide information about college options and have students think about what direction they want to head after high school.

Wednesdays - Teachers will be wearing their own college gear and talking about college

Career Fair for 11th graders - Friday October 27

Seniors - Many colleges waive application fees this month - so this is a great time to submit those applications!

School Counselors will be in the cafeteria on Wednesdays as well as available during Homeroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays this month to answer college application questions.

Do you know the 3 main areas School Counselors work with students are …

1. Academic - talk about any academic concerns, study plans, organizational skills, academic plans, Tech Center, AP classes, and more.

2. Personal/Social - concerns with friendships, family, other interpersonal concerns, anxiety, stress, coping skills and more

3. Career/College - deciding after high school plans and what to do when students are in high school to make those plans happen. Will a student go to trade school? 2 or 4 year college? Military? Apprenticeship? Other?

We meet with students during individual appointments, by conducting small groups, and when visiting classrooms. We also talk with parents/guardians on the phone and in person.

SCHEDULE CHANGES -

Sometimes students want to ask their school counselor about a possible schedule change because they no longer need a class or are in the wrong class, etc.

Possible schedule changes for the entire school year can be discussed and requested with your school counselor at Orientation.

For Trimester 1 requests, they need to be made at Orientation and up through the 1st Day of School.

For Trimesters 2 requests, by November 10th and for Trimester 3 by March 1st.

AP Exams May 2024

Due by October 27

Advanced Placement Exam fees are due by this date to the Office front desk.

$98 per exam / $53 per exam for student eligible for reduced fee

Cash or Checks payable to “Hopkins Public Schools”

Note: College Board sets a Late Fee of $40, so be sure to submit fees by October 27.

College Board also sets a Cancellation Fee of $40

For those students taking an AP class this year, note the following dates of the AP Exams. Please plan doctor appointments and other school absences around these dates so that students will be in attendance for the exams. These dates are set in stone and set by College Board and all test-takers around the world take these tests on the same day:

Monday, May 6 8am - US Government

Monday, May 6 12pm - Chemistry

Wednesday, May 8 8am - English Literature and Composition

Thursday, May 9 12pm - Psychology

Friday, May 10 8am - US History

Monday, May 13 8am - Calculus AB

Monday, May 13 12pm - PreCalculus

Tuesday, May 14 8am - English Language and Composition

Thursday, May 16 12pm - Biology

Class Meetings

During the month of September, school counselors held a Class Meeting with each grade level and reviewed the Grade Level Packet of information as well as discussed specific information pertaining to each grade level. Ask your student about it if they have not already told you.

Seniors

• Senior Packet -please read and refer to throughout the school year - the Senior Packet can be found here: Senior Packet

• School Counselors will be in the cafeteria on Wednesdays as well as available during Homeroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays this month to answer college/career related questions.

• DEADLINES - Many colleges have Nov 1 as first DEADLINE. As you prepare for and apply to 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, and trade schools, make a list of application deadline dates, so you can plan ahead and don’t miss any deadlines. Sometimes a college will have different deadline dates, so look into that as well to see which deadline is best for you. See you school counselor with any questions.

• Apply on website or through the Common App? Check your college or trade school website to find out how they want you to apply ….some will have you apply on their website, while others want you to apply via Common App.

• APPLICATIONS - you might need to write an essay and/or obtain recommendation letters for your college and trade school applications. Make sure you give yourself enough time to write and obtain these parts of your application.

• FAFSA - Students applying to 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, and trade schools are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be eligible for scholarships, grants, and federal aid. Most post-secondary schools participate with federal student aid programs, however, you can check with each school to be certain. Schools also sometimes use the FAFSA information to determine eligibility for their own in-house scholarships and grants. Students and Families can obtain FAFSA ID beginning in October (this is the 1st Step) and then the FAFSA opens later this year in DECEMBER for students and families to complete - the sooner you complete, the more opportunities students are eligible for. See your school counselor with questions. You can also refer to: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Juniors

• This is the school year you will start to make more solid post-secondary plans - what you will be doing after high school graduation! This planning can be exciting as well as sometimes a little daunting. Your school counselor is here to help. Also, refer to the Junior Packet of information. The Junior Packet can be found here: Junior Packet

10th graders

• This year you will continue to grow and develop as a high school student as well as think about and plan for any Tech Center programs, AP classes, and more. Your school counselor is here to help. Also, refer to the 10th grade packet of information. The 10th Grade Packet can be found here: 10th grade Packet

9th graders

• Remember your school counselor is available to answer any questions and provide support - stop by to see us in the Office and if we are not available, complete a GREEN appointment request sheet. We will then call you down to meet.

• 9th Grade Packet can be found here: 9th grade Packet

Michigan Career Pathfinder

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Employment and Training (LEO-E&T) created this online career planning tool to help connect Michigan residents with high-quality, in-demand degrees and credentials. We encourage students and families to explore this useful tool:

Michigan Career Pathfinder

Counseling Office September Stats

4 Class meetings

4 Wednesdays - ASK a School Counselor at Lunches

Homeroom each T and Th for college, trade school, military applications

14 college/trade school/military representatives visiting Hopkins during Lunches and Homeroom

Congratulations to the Hopkins Viking Marching Band on their second place finish at the Otsego Band Invitational Saturday September 30th! The band received excellence awards in guard and percussion. On October 10th, the band will travel to Wayland for District Marching Festival. October 14th the band will perform at the Grandville invitational and October 21st at the East Kentwood Invitational.

Did you know that College Representatives and the Branches of our Military visit our schools throughout the year? If you would like to get more information about the options for your future please sign up on the attached Google Document. Please check often as representatives add frequently. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tMpI84_Xhsek4jkRebJVKIoAUrTmu8h6bND-77e_06E/edit?usp=sharing

Handbook Reminders

Appearance:

As the fall is officially upon us, it is important to make sure that all students are coming into school with school- and weather-appropriate clothing. We take pride in the appearance of our students, and their dress is a factor not only in school but in their future careers as well. Hats, sunglasses, cut-off shorts and any clothing exposing midriffs or undergarments should be left at home for out-of-school wear only. We also recommend students layer up in the fall (or keep an extra sweatshirt in their locker), as the weather can dramatically change from morning to afternoon. Let’s hope we have some great fall weather and can enjoy some warm temperatures before the snow hits, and again - thank you for your support and helping make sure your child is following the handbook dress code policy!

Credit Attainment Based on Attendance:

Parents and students share the obligation under state law to insure compulsory school attendance. Every day in school is important. The classroom instruction missed when a student is absent cannot be completely recovered. Therefore, a parent may excuse 6 days per class each trimester without documentation from a medical professional. Each absence after the 5th will be excused if there is documentation from a medical professional and it is received within 48 hours of the absence (quarantine paperwork turned in from the Allegan County Health Department will not affect credit attainment). Otherwise, each additional absence will be marked as “unexcused”.

● A student cannot miss more than six (6) days of class per trimester, excused or unexcused, in order to be eligible for credit.

● Parents will be notified after four (4) absences each trimester to avert a potential non-attainment of credit. Parents will also be notified if a student passes six (6) for consideration to begin the appeals process.

● All absences from school excused or unexcused will be counted toward the six-day limit. An appeal may be submitted by the parents/guardians, a school review committee may make adjustments to this limit due to extenuating circumstances.

Truancy

Student attendance is critical to the learning process. Truancy is therefore a serious issue and will be dealt with in a serious manner by the school and district. A parent or other person in parental relation who fails to comply with the Michigan Compulsory School Law (§ 380.1561) is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $5.00 nor more than $50.00, or imprisonment for not less than 2 nor more than 90 days, or both.

Parents will be notified in writing when a student has accumulated 5 unexcused absences. If a student accumulates 7 unexcused absences, parents will be contacted and a meeting may be scheduled. Continued contact with parents may occur as additional absences accumulate throughout the school year. If a student accumulates 10 unexcused absences a third letter will be sent home and the Allegan County Truancy Officer will be notified. These absences are accumulated per school year.

Testing

Spring Testing dates and information for all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students can be found at Testing (hpsvikings.org) . This year, the PSAT - 9, PSAT - 10, and SAT will all be administered digitally, so students will have some pre-administration sessions to make sure they are prepared with their technology prior to the testing date(s). Please make sure your child is in attendance on the appropriate day, as testing makeups mean they will miss out on direct classroom instruction. Thank you!

9th grade Academic Meetings

Mrs. Robrahn just completed 9th grade academic meetings with 9th grade students for the first trimester. Each student was given a pass to come meet with Mrs. Robrahn, and during these meetings the following topics are discussed:

• How the transition to high school has gone so far?

• How the coursework lead is going this trimester? Any worries so far this year?

• A check of academic grades and a reminder of what can be still be completed and turned in (for those behind in any classes)

• A reminder to check grades online (1-2x per week) and email (1x per week) to stay on top of school information

• A quick look at their next trimester classes, and how different that trimester coursework load will feel compared to this trimester

• A discussion of who to talk to if they have questions about things going on at school

• General info - secretary

• Scheduling questions or needing someone to talk to - counselor

• General school questions - Mrs. Robrahn

Each trimester, students will meet with Mrs. Robrahn to discuss academic grades, goals, and planning. Scheduling will also be discussed mid-year, and students will meet with Mrs. Robrahn at the end of the year to make sure that the student is prepared for 10th grade. While specific scheduling questions should be directed to the child’s counselor (Mrs. Wagenfuehr for last names A-K, Mr. Crook for last names L-Z), Mrs. Robrahn uses these meetings as a chance to advise and get to know our freshmen to see how we can help them succeed in high school and their future endeavors.

Jason Babiak --------------- jasobabi@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2104

Alyssa Bargabus ---------- alysbarg@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1119

Alexandria Bosanac ------ alexbosa@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1110

Tara Burgess ---------------- taraburg@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1112

Erica Chamberlin ---------- ericcham@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2101

Jessica Couch -------------- jesscouc@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1104

Alexander Cross ----------- alexcros@hpsvikings.org Ext. 3129

Tim Dommenick ----------- timdomm@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1117

Kaitlyn Dudek --------------- kaitdude@hpsvikings.org Ext 1593

Rebecca Ellithorpe ------- rebeelli@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2111

Trenton Feyen -------------- trenfeye@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2110

Cody Francis ---------------- codyfran@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2109

Melissa Haverdink ------- melihave@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2119

Ben Herrick ------------------ benherr@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1103

Diane Kamps --------------- diankamp@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2108

Lindsay King ---------------- lindking@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1101

James Kiss ------------------ jamekiss@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1102

Zachary Miller -------------- zachmill@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2103

Phil Moerdyke -------------- philmoer@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1109

Lisa Nagengast ----------- lisanage@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2102

Matt Oeverman ------------ mattoeve@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1113

Jaclynn Rewa ---------------- jaclrewa@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1107

Casey Schoenborn ------ casescho@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2106

Susan Snoeyink ----------- susasnoe@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1108

William Spoelhof --------- willspoe@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2100

Russ VanDommelen --- russvand@hpsvikings.org Ext. 1118

Jessica Williams --------- jesswill@hpsvikings.org Ext. 3129

Amy Yuengert ------------- amyyuen@hpsvikings.org Ext. 2107

The 2022-2023 District and School Annual Education Reports are now available at www.hpsvikings.org. Hard copies are available in the school office.

Ken Szczepanski, Principal

kenszcz@hpsvikings.org ext. 1509

Jessica Robrahn, Assistant Principal

jessrobr@hpsvikings.org ext. 1507

Todd Crook, Counselor

toddcroo@hpsvikings.org ext. 1520

Christine Wagenfuehr, Counselor

chriwage@hpsvikings.org ext. 1510

Andrew Mains, Athletic Director

andrmain@hpsvikings.org ext. 1511

Email: highschool@hpsvikings.org
Website: hpsvikings.org
Location: 333 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI, USA
Phone: 269-793-7616
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HopkinsHighSchool

The Hopkins Public School District Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, or disability in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Mr. Scott VanBonn Superintendent of Schools, Hopkins Public Schools, 400 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI 49328 Phone 269-793-7261.

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") that are protected by Federal civil rights laws in its programs and activities.