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Happy Holidays Volume 1, Issue 2
The Principal’s Pen
MCHS Administration
Tony Skaggs, Principal
Chris Meadows, Assistant Principal
Vince Minix, Assistant Principal
Neil West, Adm. Asst./Athletic Dir.
Sarah B. Howard, Counselor
Marci Kazee, Counselor
Anna Gibson, Media Specialist
Magoffin County High School
December 2015
School Contact Information
Magoffin Co. High Phone 349-2011
Fax 349-5345
Career/Tech Center Phone 349-5188
Board of Education Phone 349-6117
Magoffin District Webpage
http://www.magoffin.kyschools.us
Employee Email Address
Reminder Students
may
NOT
carry
knives
to
school.
Dress Code All faculty and students will dress in a manner that is considered professional and appro-
priate for school or school-sponsored events. The following items are NOT permitted:
any type of head covering
halter tops, half tops, fishnet tops, low cut tops, backless tops
pants/shorts with holes above the knee
any article with inappropriate insinuations
altered sleeveless shirts (with cut out sides)
The following items are permitted (as long as underlined specifications are followed):
dresses, skirts, shorts (MUST come to the knee even if worn with leggings)
leggings (only if shirt reaches fingertips when arms are placed along sides)
sleeveless shirts (MUST be at least 2 inches of material across shoulder)
MCHS Communication Parent Portal (Infinite Campus)
District/School Web Page
School Newsletters
MCHS Facebook Page
Channel 62 School News
Phone Messaging Services
December 21, 22, 23 & 24 Break
December 25 Holiday (Christmas Day)
December 28, 29, 30, 31 Break
January 1 Holiday (New Year’s Day)
January 18 Break
April 4, 5, 6,7 & 8 Spring Break
Please try scheduling doctor appoint-
ments and family trips after the school
day or on one of the no school days.
Last day of school
for students ~ May 4.
NO SCHOOL ON THE
FOLLOWING DAYS
On behalf of the staff of Ma-goffin County High School , selected as one of the top high schools in
America in 2013 by US News and World Report, I would like to encourage everyone to visit our school web site during the holiday break. We take pride in being a small public high school in the heart of Appala-chia. The staff and administra-tion at Magoffin County High School are striving to give our students the best education possible to prepare them for college, technical school, and the work force. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this great pub-lic institution.
For Your Information
2015-2016 Assessment
End-of-Course Exams
(20% of student
course grade)
Biology
Algebra II
US History
English II
On-Demand Writing
ALL Sophomores &
Juniors
ACT
Juniors— take ACT in
March
(State Administration)
Parent Portal
Check your child’s
grades,
attendance,
and
school behavior
from home on the
Internet.
Speak with a
guidance
counselor
to set up
an account.
Public Petting
Public petting is
defined as any
display of
affection other than
hand to hand
contact. Parents will
be notified if their
child is caught public
petting. Offenses
and consequences
are listed in the
2015-2016
discipline guidelines.
ACT Given at MCHS on:
April 9, 2016
June 11, 2016 Test not given at MCHS on:
February 6, 2016
Visit www.act.org for
registration deadlines.
College Readiness for SENIORS COMPASS testing will be available in the counselor’s of-
fice for math, reading and English. Seniors not meeting
ACT benchmarks have 2 free chances to take each subject.
ACT College Readiness Benchmarks
Reading 20
English 18
Math 19
CELL PHONE Policy Cell phones are a valuable part of today’s
society. They have allowed us to stay connected
with family and friends in ways that we could have
never imagined. They are, however, a distraction in
the classroom that can often interfere with student
learning.
To minimize classroom distractions, each class
period students will be required to place cell
phones in a designated spot held secure by the
teacher.
As always, students will be free to use their cell
phones during lunch and at break.
ATTENDANCE is Important!!!
We understand that there are occasions when students must miss school.
Please follow the school’s attendance policy stated below.
***Each student has 3 days following an absence to turn in an excuse to the main office and make up his/her work.
***Students may turn in 3 parent excuses for absences each semester.
We will do the following to help your child have good attendance. ***You will receive a call each day your child is absent.
***Following the 3rd unexcused absence, you will receive a letter requesting a parent
meeting regarding your child’s attendance.
***Following the 4th unexcused absence, the Youth Service Center will contact you
regarding your child’s attendance.
***Following the 6th unexcused absence, the Director of Pupil Personnel will contact you.
Program Review News All Kentucky high schools are implementing Program Reviews in the areas of Arts/Humanities, Practical Liv-
ing/Career Studies, Writing, and World Language (new for the 15/16 school year). Each program review contains
the following areas: Curriculum and Instruction, Formative and Summative Assessment, Professional Devel-
opment and Support Services, Administrative/Leadership Support and Monitoring. The goal of Program Re-
views is to continually improve teaching and learning throughout the school in all program areas. Schools are held
accountable for these programs annually in their overall school score when reporting state assessment results.
Parent/College Night Deemed a Success
The Parent/College Night was well
attended. Representatives from six col-
leges and other agencies were present to offer infor-
mation and answer questions about admissions pro-
cess, scholarships, and financial aid. We applaud the
large attendance and interest by parents and students.
We also appreciate parents’ efforts in conferencing
with their child’s teachers. A positive parent-teacher
relationship greatly contributes to student success.
Below are few of the multiple learning opportunities students have had through each Program Review.
Continue to look for Program Review updates throughout the school year. These updates will be posted using various forms of media.
Writing Portfolios go Electronic Writing assignments are made easy at MCHS
through the district’s newly purchased program—
Google docs. The program not only allows teachers to
access student work, but also allows students to con-
ference with other students about pieces they have
written. Since the program allows students unlimited
storage which can be accessible at any internet con-
nections, no more losing jump drives or storage being
too full. The program also has mini grammar lessons
that students will be working on following Christmas
Break.
Grant inspires
Student Learning
The Magoffin County Agriculture program
was awarded a Teacher Innovation grant.
Within this grant, students will be responsi-
ble for the care of a pregnant cat, which will be fostered
from the local animal shelter. They will also be respon-
sible for maintaining the animal’s facilities (cleaning,
sanitation, medical needs, etc.). Throughout the preg-
nancy, students will learn about reproductive physiology
content (gestation, fetus development, etc.) via interac-
tive lessons. Using information learned in class, students
will monitor the progress of the pregnancy by observing
changes in the cat. They will take measurements
(stomach width, milk production, etc.) daily. Students
will accompany the cat to the vet for all checkups to ob-
serve the veterinary practices used. Once the kittens are
born, students will learn about the development of young
animals and observe their growth, again taking measure-
ments (weight, length, etc.) They will also develop and
implement a marketing plan for the kittens with the goal
of adopting them out. The culmination of this program
will be a five to ten minute presentation of some aspect
of the reproductive physiology unit (e.g. fetus develop-
ment, kitten development, etc.)
Heritage Days To celebrate the Heritage Days festival in Magoffin County, the freshmen class at MCHS had a blast from the past by interviewing elders within the community about their heritage. Students recorded their interviews and completed a Heritage Quilt for the entire class. Through this experience, the students learned that all of our stories are interwoven.
Poetry Café Magoffin County High School sopho-
mores have fallen in love with poetry!
Students began studying poetry during
Magoffin County’s annual Heritage Days celebration.
They used Kentucky native George Ella Lyon’s
Where I’m From poem as a model for their own po-
ems. The poetry unit culminated in a coffeehouse
event where students read original works of poetry
aloud, while enjoying coffee and hot chocolate. Diane
Howard and Betty Lykins were in attendance and gra-
ciously read several original pieces of poetry for stu-
dents. The students were entertained with a musical
performance by Magoffin County High School junior
Brooklyn Shepherd. This event was a wonderful op-
portunity for students to socialize with their peers
while sharing original written works.
Counselor’s Connection
College Representatives visits MCHS During the first semester, college representatives
visited MCHS to talk to seniors (in English IV clas-
ses) about the application process, scholarships, and
financial aid. The following colleges/universities are
scheduled to visit MCHS: Big Sandy Community and
Technical College, Morehead State University,
UPike, Eastern Kentucky University, and Alice Lloyd
College.
Seniors: Scholarship applications can be found under the
Counselor’s Connection tab on the Magoffin County
High School webpage.
Be sure to “like” the Magoffin County High School
Counselor’s Office Facebook Page to receive im-
portant information and deadlines.
HOBY ~ The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership
(HOBY) Program allows high school sophomores to
recognize their leadership talents and apply them in
becoming ethical leaders in their home, school, and
community. Congratulations to MCHS 2016 HOBY
representative, Miss Kaelyn Greene.
Local Scholarships Check out the many local scholarships available
by visiting the Counselor’s Corner on MCHS
webpage. Licking Valley RECC Scholarship
Kiwanis Scholarship
Paul Lyon III Memorial Scholarship
Salyersville Masonic Lodge #769 Scholarship
Salyersville National Band
Magoffin County Community Foundation Scholarship
Magoffin County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Magoffin Extension Homemakers Scholarship
Magoffin Chaper #562 Order of Eastern Star Scholarship
Magoffin County Shrine Club Scholarship
Varia Scholarship
Salyersville Independent
Woman’s Clun Scholarship
Local scholarship applications should be printed,
completed and turned in to the appropriate person
designated on each application.
Rogers Scholars Program The Rogers Scholars Program is an intensive, week-
long program focusing on developing skills in leader-
ship, technology, entrepreneurship, and community ser-
vice. Students apply during their sophomore year in
high school and those selected attend the program the
summer before their junior year. For more information,
access to the application, and a list of colleges that offer
scholarships to participants visit:
www.centeryouthprograms.com
Deadline: January 31st
Robinson Scholars Program The Robinson Scholarship is a full, four-year scholarship to the University of Kentucky. In order to be
considered for the Robinson Scholarship, students must first apply for acceptance into the Robinson Leader-
ship Pool. Each year, the Leadership Pool admits at least three current high school freshmen from each eli-
gible county. To be considered, students must be a first generation college bound student (parents can not
hold a four year college degree). Applicants will be selected based on academic achievement, participation
in community service, extracurricular activities, personal enrichment, and need for financial aid. Students
must apply online at www.uky.edu/RobinsonScholars/apply.htm. The online application is accessible Octo-
ber—January.
Visit the following websites
for more information on gaining money for college:
www.kheaa.com—Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authori-
ty (information about Kentucky scholarships and grants.)
www.fafsa.ed.gov—Apply for federal and state grants/loans.
www.fastweb.com—Search over $1 billion in scholarships.