MCHS Mental Health Corner

Being a teenager is hard.  Really hard.  Teens regularly face stressors from family, friends, romantic relationships, school, work, extra-curricular activities and social media, just to name a few.  Sometimes these things may leave them feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, confused or angry and they don't know what to do with these feelings.  

We are here to help!  

The Mental Health Corner is a place for students, families and staff to find resources that will help them manage some of life's challenges and tough feelings.  

Click here for the Mental Health Corner.

Another ACT Prep Workshop with Kelly Walden

ACT® Prep Workshop

$300 

January 4, 11, 18, 25

The Workshop

The 16-hour workshops is open to all students from all schools.  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

Kaylon Mannon, M.Ed., will teach the Math and Science sections.

Kelly King Walden, M.A., will teach the English and Reading sections.

Location

Reidland Church of Christ Annex, 5500 Kentucky Dam Road

Time

10:00 am to 3:00 pm each day (lunch break from 12:00-1:00)

Cost

$300 for all sessions

Scholarships available by counselor referral. Participants must bring a calculator to the math sessions.

Registration

Contact Kaylin Mannon at logostestprepky@gmail.com, and please include the following:

   *Student’s name and phone number

   *Parent’s name and phone number

   *School attending and year in school

   *Highest ACT composite score

Earn a $50 discount by referring a friend. Have the friend mention your name when registering.

Check us out on Facebook at “ACT Prep Workshops.” Our Instagram at "actprepwky" has reels with important information for students and parents.

Private tutoring sessions are also available.

Tomorrow (Tues, Nov 12) is an AP deadline!!!!!

Dear Parent and Student: The deadline for MCHS students, currently in a fall or full year AP® course, to submit their AP® Exam order is November 12.   I've attached the handout I gave to the students when I went into their AP® classroom to discuss registration and ordering.   Students must register and pay through Total Registration AND mark yes for their exam intent section in their AP Classroom. Please let Mrs. Burnham know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Resources for Success

•  5 Tips for AP Course Success •  Get the Most Out of AP Daily Resources •  Free Resources to Prepare for AP Exams

 

FINAL EXAM Schedule

Here is the FINALS schedule for the fall semester.  Stay on top of things and don't get behind in studying.  Teachers will be preparing you along the way so that you can be successful!  : )

       Thursday, December 19 FINALS - 1st & 3rd blocks

        Friday, December 20 FINALS - 2nd & 4th blocks

If you are unable to take your finals on December 19 or 20, Make-Up FINALS will be on Monday, January 6 at 9:00 am.

Taking the ACT in December?

 

AP Exam Registration Information - Fall and Full-year Classes

Mrs. Burnham will visit 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 on Tuesday, October 15 and run through Tuesday, November 12.  

There will be a seperate registration for Spring AP courses. 

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Burnham by phone or email:
270-527-1453 or jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us 

Below is the handout that will be given during the class visit.

BBB Trust Scholarship

Just a quick reminder - the deadline is October 25! 
See Mrs. Jackson for more information.

 

Women in Engineering

Fresh Face Fridays

Do you need some help with your classes or need to make up a test?

ACT Prep with Kelly Walden

Announcement from Kelly Walden: We have launched a new Instagram page to deliver ACT Prep info to our students and parents. This account is entirely dedicated to information on test dates, Workshop dates, changes to the ACT, test prep tips, and subject content information. We will have both graphic announcements and reels (videos) of a minute or less with salient information primarily aimed at the parents. Our goal in creating this Instagram account is to answer the many frequently asked questions we get.

Taking the ACT in October? Try out this ACT Prep session with Kelly Walden

PSAT is coming - get signed up!

The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 23 from 8:00 - 10:30 am 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 and can also qualify for national recognition programs.

The cost of the PSAT is $15 and is available to current students at MCHS.  This year, the PSAT will be online, so students must be prepared to bring their school-issued chromebooks.

Students may register with Mrs. Jackson before school, during class changes, at lunch, and after school.  Sign-ups will begin on Monday, September 16 with the deadline for registering set for Friday, September 20 at 3:15 pm.  Payment can be in the form of cash or check and must be made at the time of registration.  (Checks are to be made payable to MCHS.)

What can I do to be more prepared for the PSAT? 
Everything you need to know can be found at the following website - just start at the top of the page and keep scrolling down.
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt?navId=gh-pn  

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

What is the 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.

US Space & Rocket Center Space Camp

Launch your dreams to Space Camp! The 2025 Space Camp Scholarship applications are now OPEN! This scholarship covers tuition to Space Camp for ages 9-18. Applicants must have completed grades 4-12 by Summer 2025. 

Applications are open from September 2nd, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. CST until November 25th, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Don't miss your chance to blast off!

Find out how to apply here https://bit.ly/3Xfs1X5.

                                 

                           

GSA 2025 STARTS HERE.

The time has come again - GSA is looking for current Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors with skill in their artform, passion for creativity, an open mind, collaborative spirit, and an eagerness for learning.  Artforms include Creative Writing, Dance, Design, Drama, Film+Photography, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Visual Art, Vocal Music.

Click the GSA button/link below to review the entire GSA 2025 timeline, including the application dates, informational webinar schedule, and the 2025 summer program dates!

GSA

So, what exactly is GSA?

Register for a webinar, our admin team will introduce you to the ins and outs of GSA. This year, you have 4 chances to attend, so please choose from one of the dates listed below and register today! Q&A included; each session will be recorded and made available here afterward. Free to attend, however registration is required.

• Thursday, September 26th - 5:00pm ET/ 4:00pm CT - Click here to register!
• Tuesday, October 15th - 5:00pm ET/ 4:00pm CT - Click here to register!
• Wednesday, November 6th - 5:00pm ET/ 4:00pm CT - Click here to register!
• Monday, December 9th - 5:00pm ET/ 4:00pm CT - Click here to register!

AP Credit Policy Search Tool

 Did you take an AP exam last year?  Do you plan to take one this year?

                        

Your AP scores could earn you college credit or advanced placement. Use the tool below to find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP scores.  

AP Credit Policy Search Tool

Gatton Academy Information Session

The application process takes place during the sophomore
year of high school.  Don't miss out!

BBB Trust Scholarship - check this out!!!

If you are interested in this, please see Mrs. Jackson in room 1603
for more information!  

School is back in full force!!!

Whew!!!  Sophomore year is off to a GREAT start!  Here are some things you need to know.

PICTURE DAY is on Tuesday, September 3!!!  We are aksing students to not wear green due to the backdrop acting as a "green screen."

Yearbooks can be purchased at a discounted price of $65 through the month of September.  After this, the price will raise to $85.

Tardies are being counted each block.  Please be on time to school and to class.

ACT Prep workshop at the end of June for the July ACT

 

ACT Prep Opportunity with Jane Ross & Union University

 

Learn Our Best Strategies for the ACT Science Section Jane Ross Tutoring is partnering with Union University to offer free online ACT prep for all summer test takers. Click here to sign up for the webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, from 8:00-9:15pm Central.

The Entire Series of JRT Power Sessions The free science webinar kicks off the series of JRT Power Sessions. Students can join us for the free science session only or register for the entire series. Here's the schedule of webinars designed to help you earn higher scores:

Science // May 28 After this JRT Power Session, you'll never see the science test the same way again! We'll prove it to you: The science test is not as hard as you think it is. There are three types of science passages, and each one requires a different mindset. Learn the three unique approaches for each type of passage. (This is the free webinar offered in partnership with Union.) Math // May 30 The best math test takers use lots of tools to solve the various problems on the ACT. Learn seven of the most effective tools, how to use them, and--most importantly--when to use them. Sample problems that demonstrate the use of these powerful strategies will help students see the immediate application of this lesson.

English // June 4 Students will quickly see that the English part of the ACT is the most predictable and most coachable part of the test. Using a combination of creative visuals and easy-to-follow explanations, Dr. Phillips will guide students through some of the most critical skills that can raise English scores several points. Reading // June 6 Well-trained test takers can easily spot the wrong answers on the ACT reading test. There is also a trick to recognize the right answer quickly. Using examples from previous tests, Dr. Phillips will guide students through the techniques that can raise reading scores several points.

Click here to sign up for the entire series of JRT Power Sessions. Apply coupon code SUMMER in your online cart to save $40!

Prep Workshops in May OR June for the June ACT

 

Summer School 2024 Information

Summer School 2024 Information

Where:  Marshall County High School

When:  Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, June 14

Time:  8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Registration:  https://forms.gle/jtvuHCzHrYMWEUQv5 or scan the QR code.

Questions:  Email Jenny Darnall - jenny.darnall@marshall.kyschools.us

Registration needs to be completed no later than Wednesday, May 22.

Transportation will be provided.  After you register, the bus garage will be contacting students closer to time.

• Summer School will not be offered virtually.  
• Students will complete the curriculum through teacher-led assignments AND on our online platform.  Thus, students must complete the work in person with the guidance of teachers.
• Students may not miss more than 3 hours of instruction over the course of Summer School, or they will be dismissed from the program and lose the opportunity to gain needed credits.
• All policies from the Student Code of Conduct will be enforced during Summer School.  This includes the dress code.

 

MCHS Office Hours during Spring Break

 The MCHS main office will be open on the following dates.

• Tuesday, April 2
• Wednesday, April 3
• Thursday, April 4

Office hours will be from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm each day.

ACT Prep Workshop during Spring Break

ACT® Prep Workshop

$300 - Spring Break (April 2-5)

The workshop: The 16-hour workshop is open to all students from all schools. 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, M.A., will teach the Science sections.
Kelly King Walden, M.A., will teach the English and Reading sections.
Kaylin Mannon, B.A. Mathematics, Certified, will teach the Math sections

Location: Reidland Church of Christ Annex, 5500 Kentucky Dam Road

Time: 10 AM to 3 PM each day, with lunch break from 12:00-1:00.

Cost: $300 for all sessions. Scholarships available by counselor referral.

Registration: Contact Shawn Baldwin at logostestprepky@gmail.com
Please include the following:
*Student’s name and phone number
*Parent’s name and phone number
*School attending and year in school
*Highest ACT composite score

Earn a $50 discount by referring a friend.
     Have the friend mention your name when registering.

Check us out on Facebook at “ACT Prep Workshops”

Private tutoring sessions are also available. 

Exciting STEM opportunity at EKU in June

 

Young Leaders Academy: apply through March 29

The Young Leaders Academy (YLA) is a one-week summer residential leadership conference at the University of Louisville for Kentucky high school students. This year’s YLA conference will take place from Tuesday, July 16 through Saturday, July 20.  The application for the McConnell Center’s annual Young Leaders Academy is now open.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Revisiting American Constitutionalism.” Sessions will be led by faculty, staff, and students at the University of Louisville, as well as other experts in the field of the American founding. Conference topics will include the origins of the written Constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and a variety of other topics pertinent to the foundations of the United States.

The application deadline for this year’s conference is Friday, March 29. Applications must include a one-page resume, an essay, and a letter of recommendation. More information is available on the McConnell Center civics page.

YLA is open to students who have completed at least one year of high school as of summer 2024. All students selected to attend the conference will receive a full scholarship that includes free lodging, meals, and all conference materials.

For more information contact Meghan Waters, Director of External Education, at (502)852-3158 or meghan.waters@louisville.edu.

The McConnell Center began the non-profit, non-partisan Civic Education Program in 2005 to help Kentucky citizens develop a better understanding of the U.S. Constitution and American history and to encourage open and free discussion of perennial concerns that inform contemporary politics.

ACT Prep Workshop (for April test date) starts in March

 ACT® Prep Workshop

$300 - March 2,9,16,23

The workshop: The 16-hour workshop is open to all students from all schools. 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, M.A., will teach the Science sections.
Kelly King Walden, M.A., will teach the English and Reading sections.
Kaylin Mannon, B.A. Mathematics, Certified, will teach the Math sections

Location: Reidland Church of Christ Annex, 5500 Kentucky Dam Road

Times: 10 AM to 3 PM each day, with lunch break from 12:00-1:00.
March 23 session will run from 8-12 AM

Cost: $300 for all sessions. Scholarships available by counselor referral.

Registration: Contact Shawn Baldwin at logostestprepky@gmail.com
Please include the following:
*Student’s name and phone number
*Parent’s name and phone number
*School attending and year in school
*Highest ACT composite score

Earn a $50 discount by referring a friend.

Have the friend mention your name when registering.

Check us out on Facebook at “ACT Prep Workshops”

Private tutoring sessions are also available.

Spring AP Course Exam Registration Deadline - March 8

Ms. Burnham has visited every spring AP® Class (Lit, Art, Stats, CSP, CSA Macro, Gov) last week to pass along this information. 

The deadline to register for AP exams for courses that began in January will be Friday, March 8.  This is said cautiously because you will still be able to pay with a credit card on March 8 BUT if you are mailing a check, Total Registration needs two weeks to process and post before ordering the exam.  So paying with a check means you have a much earlier deadline.  The Total Registration system and the MYAP Classroom system have to match at the end of the day on March 8 or there will not be an exam ordered for your student.

Taking an AP exam is not mandatory, but it is how you can earn college credit.  Click here to use CollegeBoard's tool to find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP scores so that you know how taking an AP exam can benefit your student. 

Ms. Burnham did a classroom presentation and provided students with the following information.  Please let her know if you have any questions!  (270.527.1453 or jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us)

AP EXAM FEE $21

-Fee waivers are available if you qualify for the federal free/reduced lunch program. There will be a place to mark that in the online registration account (Total Registration) in lieu of entering a form of payment. You still have to complete all steps below.

 

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT PROCESS

*AP Exam ordering and payment is a TWO step process. You have to pay and enroll on two different sites!

1. Registration and Payment – Total Registration

We are using Total Registration 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 credit or debit card – visa or mastercard only, check, or cashier’s check if they want/need to).  Students previously using Total Registration in years past will already have an account and will click ‘login here’ at the bottom of the site. If you elect to mail your payment, TR must receive and process it before the deadline otherwise you’ll need to pay with a card.

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 – MyAP CollegeBoard account

Students must enroll in their AP courses and mark their exam intent in the CollegeBoard’s MyAP Classroom system.  This is done at MyAP.CollegeBoard.org. You will login with your existing College Board student account (if you have previously taken AP, PSAT or SAT exams) or you will create a new College Board student account. You should have already created an account and joined your course with the code given to you by your teacher in the first month of the course.  Change your exam indicator to yes or no.

 

*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.

                                                 FEES & DEADLINES:

Fall/Full Year courses:

This registration has already closed.

Spring courses:

Students taking a spring semester course must register and pay by March 8, 2024. The registration window opens February 14 for those courses.  The CS/IT Academy at KDE is paying for all AP CSP exams for interested students. Students still must complete both portions of the registration and payment process.

 

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

 

*Digital: The following exams will be digital (not paper/pencil): AP Lit, AP CSP, AP US.

 

REFUND POLICY:

• Students who cancel an exam after the exam’s registration period OR do not sit for an ordered exam will be charged a $40 cancellation fee from CollegeBoard.
• There are no refunds after the exam’s registration period ends.
• Students can cancel an exam during the exam’s respective registration period and receive a full refund.
• Fall and full year courses – By 11/8/23
• Spring courses – by 3/8/24