Thursday, October 19, 2023

Registration for AP exams - Fall and Full Year Classes

Mrs. Burnham has visited with every fall or full year AP course in the past two weeks to discuss AP Exam Registration with the students and teachers. AP Exam Registration process is below:

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

  1. 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:

Students currently in a fall or full year AP course at Marshall County High School must register and pay for exams by Wednesday, November 8. The registration window opens Wednesday, October 18. Students will not be able to register after 11/8.

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

  




Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Are you interested in the medical field?

Check out this exciting opportunity for high school students interested in pursuing a medical career: 120 in 365

https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/meded/120-365-initiative 

Through the “120 in 365” initiative, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Medical Student Ambassadors visit all Kentucky counties virtually throughout the year to expose high school students to the possibility of a medical career. 

This online meeting and presentation aim to make medical education more accessible by showing prospective students realistic paths to a medical degree. This interactive online presentation (via Zoom) gives high school students from every county in Kentucky the opportunity to hear firsthand from current medical students about their personal journey to medicine and why they chose the University of Kentucky College of Medicine! Different ambassadors will present each date.

If you'd like to attend in my office during the school day please email me!  If you are off campus and want to attend here is the link.

The link specifically for your region: https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlfu2rpj8iHd16ICWfM6S8MjqAZXtaZXC3#/registration.

Sep 21, 2023 02:00 PM

Oct 19, 2023 02:00 PM

Nov 16, 2023 02:00 PM

Jan 27, 2024 09:00 AM

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

PSAT on Wednesday, October 18

The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 18 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 and can also qualify for national recognition programs. 


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.  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 11 with the deadline for registering set for Friday, September 15 at 3:15 pm.  Payment must be made at the time of registration in the form of cash or check.  Checks are to be 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 Mrs. Jackson in Room 1603 for more information.
270-527-1453

jennifer.jackson@marshall.kyschools.us

Monday, August 28, 2023

Need help in a class or need to take a make-up test?

 

Tutoring/Make-Up Testing
Tuesday and Thursday mornings - 6:45 am-7:45 am

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons -  3:15 pm-4:15 pm

Located in the MCHS Library
Tuesday mornings = English and Science with Mr. Shelton
Tuesday afternoons = English, Math and Science with Mrs. Conley and Mrs. Miller Thursday mornings = English, Math, and Science with Mr. Shelton and Mrs. Rogers Thursday afternoons = English, Math, and Science with Mrs. Conley and Mrs. Miller



Friday, August 25, 2023

Miracle League Volunteers

This is a great opportunity for students to get involved and volunteer their time on Saturday mornings. Anyone interested may sign up at https://forms.gle/8HU9tLtthCmSrKVR7.

We are currently looking for coaches and buddies for our first season with the Miracle League of Western Kentucky.  Coaches would need to be available for all 4 dates (Sept 9, Sept 16, Sept 23 & Oct 14). Buddies may select the dates they would like to participate.  There are no practices, only games on Saturday mornings. 

The "Buddy" program is an amazing opportunity to volunteer and get involved with the Miracle League for those age 14 and older.  Buddies are able-bodied peers that will be paired with athletes to assist them in hitting the ball, playing in the field and running the bases.  Those interested ages 14-17 will need to acquire a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach or school administrator to be eligible, age 18+ will be required to complete a background check.  Letters of recommendation should be submitted to parks@marshallcountyky.gov.  A link will be sent out to complete an online background check if required. 




Governor's School for the Arts

                                         


Love Architecture+Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Film + Photography, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Visual Art or Vocal Music? If so this program is for you!

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.

SEPTEMBER 21ST TO DECEMBER 6TH, 2023 - "GSA 101" Webinars

So, what exactly is GSA?

In these webinars, 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.

OCTOBER 5TH, 2023 - Application Portal Opens & Applicant Guides Released

  • Applicant Guides - These important documents describe the application/audition process and criteria for GSA 2024, enabling applicants to start honing their materials. 
  • Application Portal - Students will be able to start uploading their applications materials. Read the applicant guides (referenced above) for more information; the entire application is virtual. All completed applications will be considered. Applications are due Sunday, January 14th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET/10:59pm CT.
  • Application Walkthrough Video - Not sure how to navigate through Acceptd (GSA's Application Portal)? This video will take you step-by step in this process, from your initial Acceptd profile creation to hitting that green "Submit" button at the very end.

Website: kentuckygsa.org
Helpline: (502) 566-5192
Facebookfacebook.com/kentuckygsa
Twitter: twitter.com/KYGSA
Instagram: instagram.com/kygsa
YouTube: youtube.com/KentuckyGSA

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