It is hard to believe that the summer
has passed and that more than half of your years in
high school are behind you. One thing that I am attempting
to learn is to really enjoy the moment that I am in.
As I look at my calendar I think about all of the things
that lie ahead that I can forget to enjoy the moment.
Some people refer to high school as the best years of
your life. Make each day count. A friend of mine gave
me a card in a frame that hangs in my office.
Take Time To. . .
WORK, it is the price of success PLAY,
it is the secret of perpetual youth
THINK, it is the source of power READ,
it is the fountain of wisdom
PRAY, it is conversation with God LAUGH,
it is the music of the soul
LISTEN, it is the pathway to understanding DREAM,
it is hitching your wagon to a star
WORSHIP, it is the highway of reverence LOVE
and BE LOVED, it is the gift of God
- The national test date for the PSAT is October 21
and it will be given during 1st and 2nd
periods here. The cost is $11. If you plan on going
to a four-year college immediately after you graduate,
you need to take the PSAT. This is the qualifying
test to become a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist/Finalist.
Registration is from September 29-October 8 in the
Guidance Office.
- There is a meeting here for your parents on September
18th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Commons
Area. They will need to call Ms. Tong (852-7100 or
852-7105) to let her know that they are coming. We
will discuss your academic standing and what you need
to do to prepare for the future.
- Remember that you are eligible for KEES money again
this year if you accumulate above a 2.5 g.p.a. for
both semesters combined. Your 9th and
10th grade amounts are posted. Go to www.kheaa.com to make sure that they are
correct.
- Just a reminder that you will need to have all of
your credits taken care of in order to participate
in the graduation ceremonies your senior year.
- Mike Casey from Balfour will be here on October
14th during 4th period to make
a presentation to your class regarding Senior Rings.
- Some of you have asked about taking the ACT/SAT
this school year. They are both offered 5 times during
a calendar year. This gives you 5 chances this year
and 5 next year. You may take either test multiple
times in an attempt to improve your score, but studies
show that you don’t improve your score by taking
it multiple times-preparation and practice improve
your score.
ACT-$26
SAT-$28.50
10/25/03
10/11/03
12/13/03
11/01/03
2/7/04
12/6/03
4/3/04 (spring break)
1/24/04
6/12/04
5/5/04
