UPDATE: AP Exam Registration for Fall and Full-Year AP courses will begin on Monday 10/18!!!

UPDATE: Just announced!  KDE is paying for a portion of all standard AP exams.  This announcement came after registration began.  Students will now only be required to pay $19 for each AP exam.  Free/Reduced students, AP CSP, and AP CSA are $0 but still must make those selections in the registration systems.

Mrs. Burnham has visited all fall and full year AP classes this week to discuss the upcoming AP exam registration for fall and full year courses.  Registration for those AP exams will begin Monday 10/18 and run through November 8.  These courses include: AP Statistics, AP CSP, AP CSA, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP Art, AP Chemistry.  There will be a seperate registration for Spring AP courses. 

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Burnham, 270-527-1453, jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us 

This is the handout given during the informational session: 

American Legion High School Oratory Scholarship Program

The American Legion sponsors a High School Oratory Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest" - designed to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States.  This contest is open to all high school students.  

Contestants must give two speeches.

1. Prepared Oration (8-10 minutes) - original work of the student on any aspect of hte Constitution with an emphasis on the obligations of citizens to the government of the United States.
2. Assigned Topic (3-5 minutes) - addresses any one of four topics drawn at each level of the contest.  The Assigned Topics for this year's contest can be found at www.kylegion.org.

Students who place at the National level can win up to $25,000 in scholarship monies.  There are cash prizes at each level, but the import aspect of these awards is the cash can be used for any of the student's needs or wants, not just tuition.

The First District contest for our area will be held at 2:00 on Sunday, January 9, 2022 in Eddyville at the Lee S. Jones Convention Center.  The deadline for entry in the District contest is Monday, January 3, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact the Kentucky State Coordinator -  Mark Kennedy at usmc1965@bellsouth.net.

Complete rules, dates, and awards at each level can be obtained at  http://www.kylegion.org/index.php?id=42.

GSA Lunch & Learn - Tuesday, October 19

Attention Sophomores & Juniors!!!

Are you interested in applying to Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA)?

There will be an informational session during 2nd lunch on Tuesday, October 19 in the library.  You will be able to hear from a GSA alumni about the application process and her GSA experience.

Students will need to report to the library during 2nd lunch on October 19 with their food and drink.  You will be excused from class.

See Mrs. Jackson for more information.

ACT Prep Opportunity with Joy Lentz

 

Terrace Metrics Survey coming soon!

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) makes a difference in the lives of our students. We know this from the research, which demonstrates that an education that promotes SEL has a positive impact on a wide range of outcomes, including academic performance, healthy relationships, mental wellness, and more.

The MCHS couseling staff is excited about partnering with Terrace Metrics.  In the past, we were solely responsible for planning Social-Emotional curriculum. Terrace Metrics will make this job so much more effective for everyone involved!

On Tuesday 9/28, MCHS will be sending home information about our upcoming Terrace Metrics surveys.  Please watch the video link below for information about the surveys and how we will be using the information.
      https://watch.screencastify.com/v/H7pcOxuJ5Xmye63VkSgc

If you have any further questions, you may contact one of our counseling staff who are coordinating this survey by calling the school or emailing one of them directly.    

Heather Losser: heather.losser@marshall.kyschools.us

Jonathan Durr: jonathan.durr@marshall.kyschools.us

Laurrelle Couch: laurrelle.couch@marshall.kyschools.us 

GSE Lunch Presentation on Tuesday, September 28

 

ACT PREP OPPORTUNITY w/ Kelly Walden - TWO upcoming classes (Fall Break and November)

 

PSAT - Wednesday, October 13

 The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 13 from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m., at Marshall County High School.  The PSAT is only given one time a year.  As juniors, students take it to practice for the SAT, to enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation or for merit based scholarships offered by their parent’s employer (if applicable).  Students take the PSAT as 10th graders to practice. 

National Merit Scholarship Corporation: This scholarship competition awards approximately 8,200 scholarships annually. The selection process starts with the choosing of National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists and Commended Scholars. Cutoffs vary from state to state but typically Semi-Finalists score in the top one percent of students in their state and Commended Scholars between the top one to four percent.  Most of the approximately 16,000 Semi-Finalists become Finalists, and half of those ultimately receive National Merit Scholarships.

The cost of the PSAT is $20 and is available to current students at MCHS.  

The PSAT is available to current students at MCHS.  The cost of the PSAT is $20.  Students may register with Mrs. Jackson before school, during lunch, and after school.  The deadline for registering is Friday, September 10 at 3:30.  Payment must be made at the time of registration in the form of cash or check (made payable to MCHS).

• If you are interested in sample questions, practice test answer explanations, and/or a full length practice test, please click here.
• If you have a question about PSAT scoring, please click here.  
• If you need more information pertaining to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, please click here. 

Please contact Jennifer Jackson in Room 1603 for more information.
270-527-1453
jennifer.jackson@marshall.kyschools.us

Before / After School Tutoring

Before/After School Tutoring has begun.  Any student needing some extra help is welcome to attend.  Sessions are held in the lab behind the library.  

Days of the Week: Tuesday and Thursday

Morning Sessions: 7:00 - 8:00 am

Afternoon Sessions: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Students working online on Apex to regain failed or lost transfer credits are also welcome to attend.  

School Devices, Finals, & Summer School

​This is a reminder that if you have borrowed a school device and/or hot spot for the year, it is to be returned this week.

Virtual students - return to the front office during regular school hours

In-person students - return to Mrs. Burkeen in the library

Finals for your classes are this week.  Don't forget that the final is worth 10% of your overall grade for the semester.

Thursday = finals for 2nd & 4th blocks

Friday = finals for 1st & 3rd blocks

Do you need to sign up for summer school?  Please get signed up as soon as possible.  Remember - the school is providing transportation if you need it.  Here is the link to the google form: https://forms.gle/mccmYfds3WgrWbNfA.  Be sure you are logged in to your student account to get signed up.

It's definitely been an eventful year - please let me know if you have any questions over the summer!

Mrs. Jackson  : )

 

ACT Prep workshops with Kelly Walden

ACT Prep Workshop

Three separate workshops for the June ACT         $300

The Workshop:  The 16-hour workshop is open to all students from all schools in the area. Students will not only review the subject matter, but will also learn ACT-specific test-taking strategies.  The instructors will teach the different types of questions the ACT uses, methods for handling difficult questions, and tips for dealing with tight time limits.  

Workshop Instructors   
- Shawn Baldwin, B.S., M.A., will teach the Math and Science sessions
- Kelly King Walden, B.A., M.A., will teach the English and Reading sessions

Location: Reidland Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 5500 Kentucky Dam Rd.

Dates: (Choose one)   May 25-28  or  June 1-4   or  June 7-10

Times: 10 AM to 3 PM with an hour (12:00-1:00) for lunch.

Cost: $300 for all sessions. Participants must bring a calculator.

Scholarships are available by counselor referral.

Earn a $50 discount by referring a friend. Have the friend mention your name when he or she registers.

Registration:  Please email Shawn Baldwin at logostestprepky@gmail.com.  Include the following information:    
    - Your name
    - Student’s name 
    - Parent phone number
    - Student’s phone number (if driving)
    - Student’s school and year in school
    - Student’s best ACT score (if taken)

Call 270-356-6014 for more information or look us up on ACT Prep Workshops on Facebook.

*Private tutoring sessions are also available.

Are you interested in the Air Force?

Would you like more information from the Air Force Recruiter?

Students wanting to know more about the Air Force or Space Force need to notify their counselor by the start of school on Friday, May 7.  Our Air Force recruiter will then set up a time next week to meet with you either in person or via Zoom.  Students must have parent permission.  Parents can email their student's counselor.

Let me know if you have any questions. 

Purchase AHED Health Career Academy

Message from Ann Hess - Health Career Coordinator for the Purchase Area Health Education Center

There will be a summer camp called Purchase AHED Health Career Academy.  Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors will learn about different heatlh careers from health professionals.

Date: Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: MSU Paducah campus

Apply online using this Google form: https://forms.gle/wHwNmJV7HGnG49qs8  

It's time to get serious about grades...

MCHS has just completed Grading Term 7.  We are now three-fourths of the way through the Spring semester.  As of today, all classes have been updated in Infinite Campus and relfect your most up-to-date grades.

Here is a look at upcoming dates regarding classes and finals:

• Thursday, May 13 - FINALS in all 2nd and 4th block classes
• Friday, May 14 - FINALS in all 1st and 3rd block classes

At the end of the semester/school year, the cumulative grades for each of your classes will be finalized and posted to your transcript.

In order to be promoted to junior status, students must have 13 credits at the end of the school year.

If your student failed any classes this year or as a freshman, he/she may be in danger of being retained.  In order to prevent that from happening, your student may need to attend Summer School.  The dates for Summer School are June 1 - 18.  (More information will be coming soon.)

As a reminder, the last day of school is Friday, May 14.

McConnell Center Young Leaders Academy

Click here for more information:

 2021 Young Leaders Academy

for Kentucky High School Students

 

ACT Prep Opportunity - Kelly Walden

ACT Prep Workshops will hold a Spring Break workshop for the April ACT.  They will limit registration to allow for social distancing at tables.

ACT Prep Workshop

Spring Break April 6,7,8,9

$300

The Workshop:  The 16-hour workshop is open to all students from all schools in the area. Students will not only review the subject matter but will also learn ACT-specific test-taking strategies.  The instructors will teach the different types of questions the ACT uses, methods for handling difficult questions, and tips for dealing with tight time limits. 

Workshop Instructors 
Shawn Baldwin – B.S., M.A., will teach the Math and Science sessions
Kelly King Walden – B.A., M.A., will teach the English and Reading sessions

Location: Reidland church of Christ Annex – 5500 Kentucky Dam Road

Tuesday through Friday: 10:00 – 3:00 daily with lunch break from 12:00 – 1:00

Participants must bring a calculator.

Cost: $300 for all sessions. 
        - Earn a $50 discount by referring a friend. Have the friend mention your name
          when he or she registers.

 Scholarships are available by counselor referral.

Registration: Contact Shawn Baldwin – 270-356-6014 or 
          logostestprepky@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook at ACT Prep Workshops.

Private tutoring sessions are also available.

Are you interested in attending one of the US Military Academies - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, or Coast Guard?

 

ACT Prep Opportunity with Kelly Walden

 

Message from Jennifer Burnham - Junior Counselor

Hello Class of 2023!

If you were not able to attend Registration night, no worries you will be discussing the registration process in Huddle over the next couple of weeks.  Next Wednesday, March 10th, your huddle teacher will begin individual conferences with each of you to select your courses for next year.

Here is a link for the course guide and the rising junior mock form.

The course guide will be a helpful tool to complete this process.  It contains graduation requirements, pathways, and course descriptions.  The mock registration form will allow you to discuss course options with your families and come prepared for your Huddle registration session with your top 8 choices as well as your alternates.

We will register during Huddle from March 10 - March 17   It will be VERY important that you have reviewed the information in the course guide and on the mock form so that you will be ready when it’s your turn to register.

Rising juniors will need to reference the graduation requirements to ensure they have met and have a plan to meet remaining graduation requirements.  The requirements can be found in the course guide.  Your transcript is available through your IC student portal under documents. Rising juniors will complete a transcript review with their advisors, choose electives, and choose alternates.

Rising juniors have the opportunity to take AP and dual credit courses.  Dual credit courses are offered through several partners. Some of these courses are taught on campus with our faculty, online through MSU or WKCTC, or collaboratively through the UK Next Generation Scholars program, with a UK teacher and a MCHS teacher. Information about dual credit opportunities can be found in the Special Programs section of the Course Guide.  A Quick Reference Guide can be found on page 11 in the guide. 

Let me know what questions you have!  You can email me (jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us) or complete this form to schedule a meeting with me so we can discuss any questions you may have.

AP Exam Registration deadline is Friday, March 5

 AP Exam registration is currently open now through March 5 for any student enrolled in a spring semester AP course – see information below. 

Contact Jennifer Burnham, School Counselor, with any questions.

270-527-1453 OR jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us

SPRING 2021 AP EXAM INFORMATION 

AP EXAM FEE: $95

-      Fee waivers are available if you qualify for free/reduced lunch. There will be a place to mark that in the online registration account.  

-      Current SBDM policy states that students that score a 3 on the AP exam are eligible for one letter grade increase on their final course grade.  Scores of 4 or 5 are eligible for up to 2 letter grade increases. Transcript changes occur once AP scores arrive and are processed in the fall.   

 REGISTRATION & PAYMENT PROCESS

*AP Exam ordering and registration is a TWO step process.

1. Payment 

-       Total Registration is being used to handle our AP exam payments this year. Students must create an account and login to register and pay for their exams.  This will provide students with the option to pay with a credit card (students may also pay by debit card, check, or cashier’s check if they want/need to).  Students previously using Total Registration in years past or to register for the PSAT will already have an account and will click ‘login here’ at the bottom of the sire.

     There will be a link on our school website “AP EXAMS” that you can click on or you can access the registration site directly at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/180200  

2. Enroll/Register 

-        Students must enroll in their AP courses and mark their intent in the CollegeBoard’s MyAP system. Students registering for an AP exam must mark their exam indicator to yes.  This is done at  MyAP.CollegeBoard.org.

-        Students will log in with their existing College Board student account (if you have previously taken AP, PSAT, or SAT exams) or will create a new College Board student account. An account should have already created and the course joined with the code given by the AP teacher during the first week of the course. 

*Note: Total Registration is used to record payment while CollegeBoard's MyAP Classroom is used to mark intent for the actual order. One cannot be completed without the other. 

DEADLINES

Fall/Full Year courses: 

Students currently in a fall or full year AP course at Marshall County High School must register and pay for exams by Friday, November 6. The registration window opens October 13,2020. 

Spring courses:

Students taking a spring semester course must register and pay by March 5, 2021. 

**If you do not sign up and pay for the exam during your course’s window (fall/full year or spring) an exam will not ordered for you – no exceptions.   

 

REFUND POLICY

-         Students who cancel an exam by Friday, April 23, 2021 are entitled to a refund of the exam fee minus a cancellation fee of $20.00 (per exam cancelled). 

-         After Friday, April 23, 2021, there are no refunds. 

-         Late fees are nonrefundable. 

 

2021-2022 Commissioner's Student Advisory Council

 

Students encouraged to apply for 2021-2022 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council (FRANKFORT, KY) – Public school students in grades 10-12 are invited to apply for 14 vacant positions on the 2021-2022 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, a group that provides input to the Kentucky commissioner of education. The Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council is a year-long program. The group will meet with the commissioner and Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff to discuss how decisions made at the state level are affecting students throughout Kentucky. Members will provide feedback from a student perspective on critical issues impacting Kentucky students and schools. "Involving the voices of our students and empowering them in our decisions is critically important to all of us here at KDE," said Jason E. Glass, Kentucky's commissioner of education and chief learner. "Over the past year, KDE has increased the number of meetings with this valuable student council and has continued to look for additional ways to include their voice as we develop policy and provide guidance to our districts and schools." KDE is seeking students for the council who have innovative ideas and thoughtful insight into how schools and student achievement can be improved. Students who represent the diverse academic, geographic, demographic and school-size variables for Kentucky are encouraged to apply. Students selected to serve on the council represent each of the seven Supreme Court districts, and at least one student from the Kentucky School for the Blind, the Kentucky School for the Deaf and students enrolled in a career and technical education pathway. Students selected for the council may serve consecutive one-year terms as long as they remain eligible to serve. A committee of KDE appointed representatives will review and score all applications based on the answers provided. Top scoring applicants will be invited to interview for a position on the council; appointments will be determined by how well the applicants communicate their ideas and goals. The application deadline is March 12, 2021. Interested students should use this Google form to apply.

Academic Summer Programs at Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend virtual academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, history, and creative writing.

• Virtual Camp Psych: Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology during this fun, challenging, and engaging introduction to the field.
• Civil War Era Studies Virtual Camp: Campers will get to enjoy historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania while studying American Civil War History through unique learning experiences. Students will explore the circumstances leading to the war, investigate significant battles during the war, and explore the condition of the United States after the war.
• Young Writers Virtual Workshop: Students gain an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen.

Sophomores can learn more and register on the Gettysburg College summer camp website.

Counselor Contact Information

Our MCHS School and Mental Health Counselors are available and will continue to be available to students and staff throughout this tragic event, as needed.  During inclement weather and/or a NTI setting, counselors can connect with students through email, text, phone, or Zoom/Google Meet during regular school hours. Click this link to complete a Google form so that you can arrange for a counselor to contact you or your student.  Their contact information is also listed below.

12th - Jill Boone: jill.boone@marshall.kyschools.us or (270) 883-2445

11th - Jennifer Burnham: jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us or (270) 681-2901

10th - Jennifer Jackson: jennifer.jackson@marshall.kyschools.us or (731) 468-6549

  9th - Evan Merrick: evan.merrick@marshall.kyschools.us or (423) 403-6397

Mental Health - Heather Losser: heather.losser@marshall.kyschools.us or (502) 430-2032

Mental Health - Jonathan Durr: jonathan.durr@marshall.kyschools.us or (270) 883-1441

 

If a student is in crisis and needs to speak to someone after hours or on the weekend, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, at (800) 273-8255.

AP Exam Registration is underway for Spring Courses - Deadline: March 5

AP Exam registration is currently open now through March 5 for any student enrolled in a spring semester AP course – see information below. 

Contact Jennifer Burnham, School Counselor, with any questions.

270-527-1453 OR jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us

SPRING 2021 AP EXAM INFORMATION 

AP EXAM FEE: $95

-      Fee waivers are available if you qualify for free/reduced lunch. There will be a place to mark that in the online registration account.  

-      Current SBDM policy states that students that score a 3 on the AP exam are eligible for one letter grade increase on their final course grade.  Scores of 4 or 5 are eligible for up to 2 letter grade increases. Transcript changes occur once AP scores arrive and are processed in the fall.   

 REGISTRATION & PAYMENT PROCESS

*AP Exam ordering and registration is a TWO step process.

1. Payment 

-       Total Registration is being used to handle our AP exam payments this year. Students must create an account and login to register and pay for their exams.  This will provide students with the option to pay with a credit card (students may also pay by debit card, check, or cashier’s check if they want/need to).  Students previously using Total Registration in years past or to register for the PSAT will already have an account and will click ‘login here’ at the bottom of the sire.

     There will be a link on our school website “AP EXAMS” that you can click on or you can access the registration site directly at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/180200  

2. Enroll/Register 

-        Students must enroll in their AP courses and mark their intent in the CollegeBoard’s MyAP system. Students registering for an AP exam must mark their exam indicator to yes.  This is done at  MyAP.CollegeBoard.org.

-        Students will log in with their existing College Board student account (if you have previously taken AP, PSAT, or SAT exams) or will create a new College Board student account. An account should have already created and the course joined with the code given by the AP teacher during the first week of the course. 

*Note: Total Registration is used to record payment while CollegeBoard's MyAP Classroom is used to mark intent for the actual order. One cannot be completed without the other. 

DEADLINES

Fall/Full Year courses: 

Students currently in a fall or full year AP course at Marshall County High School must register and pay for exams by Friday, November 6. The registration window opens October 13,2020. 

Spring courses:

Students taking a spring semester course must register and pay by March 5, 2021. 

**If you do not sign up and pay for the exam during your course’s window (fall/full year or spring) an exam will not ordered for you – no exceptions.   

 

REFUND POLICY

-         Students who cancel an exam by Friday, April 23, 2021 are entitled to a refund of the exam fee minus a cancellation fee of $20.00 (per exam cancelled). 

-         After Friday, April 23, 2021, there are no refunds. 

-         Late fees are nonrefundable. 

 

ACT Prep with Jane Ross Tutoring

For several years, MCHS has partnered with Dr. Ben Phillips with Jane Ross Tutoring to do the on-site ACT Prep Class for all juniors in February.  He has just sent us this opportunity!  It's awesome, and we hope you all can join!
 
Jane Ross Tutoring is partnering with Union University to offer online ACT prep for the spring tests!  Beginning Wednesday, Jan 27, we will host a series of five weekly webinars where we teach our proven strategies for beating the test.
 
Our live webinars are called JRT Power Sessions.  In the first session, I'll share seven of the most effective math strategies. The best part is that the first session is FREE.
 
Students who attended our JRT Power Sessions last year gave us great feedback.  "Connor raised his score from a 16 to a 24, and his college upped his scholarship offer by $2,500 per year.  His investment in the webinars reaped a return of $10,000!"
 
To attend the first JRT Power Session, simply register by clicking this Union link:  uu.edu/events/ACTprep
 
After the first session, we'll continue the series for students who want training for the other parts of the ACT.  All of the details—including dates and cost—can be found here.
 
Higher scores open doors!
 
--Dr. Ben Phillips, Agency Director

HOBY Applications are due Friday, January 22

 Dear Sophomores:  This application could be the beginning of a fun and exciting learning experience.  Since 1958, HOBY has provided transformative leadership development training to positively impact the lives of thousands of high school students in the US and abroad annually.  All 10^th graders are eligible and are encouraged to apply! 

About HOBY:  HOBY has conducted annual seminars since 1958.  During the seminars, 10^th graders have the opportunity to meet, interact with and question regionally and internationally renowned leaders.  HOBY Leadership Seminars are two-to-three-day events held each spring in your state.

HOBY’s purpose is to bring together a select group of high school sophomores who have demonstrated leadership ability so that they can interact with groups of distinguished leaders in business, government, education, and other professions to discuss present and future issues.  The informal, question-and-answer format during these seminars meets HOBY’s specific goals:

• To seek out and develop leadership potential in high school sophomores;
• To encourage and assist students in their quest for self-development and self-identification;
• To introduce potential leaders to today’s recognized leaders through informal, give-and-take discussions on a variety of current, critical topics;
• To provide through this exposure the opportunity to explore free enterprise and community service.

For additional information, check out the HOBY website: www.hoby.org.

Selection:  All sophomores are eligible to apply.  The applications will be judged by a selection committee based on your leadership ability, sensitivity to others, and desire to communicate your knowledge to your peers.  If you are selected, you will receive an invitation to attend the weekend seminar in Kentucky.  

The Kentucky-West Leadership Seminar will be held VIRTUALLY on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5. 

If selected, the fee to attend is $225.  

Email Mrs. Jackson if you are interested in applying, and she will send you more information about the applicaiton process.
          jennifer.jackson@marshall.kyschools.us