Thursday, July 28, 2016

Announcements Week of July 25th

Dear Parents and Students:
I hope that everyone is having a great summer.  We are looking forward to the upcoming school year.  Below you will find some helpful information that may answer some of your questions concerning the start of the 2016-2017 school year.

Schedules:  
  • Students can access class schedules on RenWeb beginning Wednesday, July 27th. Log onto your RenWeb account, Click Student Info, Click Schedules.
How to read student schedule:
  • We will be operating on the 4 X 4 schedule next year.  Classes labeled with an A are first semester classes.  Classes labeled B are second semester classes.  First semester classes will be held from August 17- December 20.  Second semester classes will be held from January 3 - May 24.  Please note that Band, Choir, and Student Media will meet every other day all year.  
Schedule Changes:   
  • All changes to student schedules should be requested using the form link above.
  • *Please note that not all drop/add requests will be approved. Schedule changes that will receive top priority are those that involve a change in class level or adding/dropping a class that affects graduation requirements.
Locker combinations:
  • Will be available during open house.  
Forms:  
  • Student Driver forms must be completed before a student can drive to school.  They are available in the High School office and the fee  is $10.00
  • Student Authorization forms due now
School Supplies and Summer Reading:
Back to School Bash:  
  • A drop in open house will be held from 4:00-6:00 pm on Monday 8/15 for students and parents to meet teachers and locate their classrooms.  Back to School Blast will begin at 7:00 pm on the football field.  Come and watch our varsity soccer team play.  Admission is free.  Our concession stand will be open.
  • Returning Hickory Grove students may pick up their Chromebooks from 4-6 pm on Aug 15 in rooms 1113/1114.
New Parent/Student Orientation:  
  • All new students in grades 9-12 are invited to meet in the lobby of the Welcome Center at 8:00 am on Thursday 8/11 for Chromebook training .  During the new student orientation, new parents will meet with our administrative staff to review information to make your transition to our school go more smoothly.
Lunch:
  • If you send in money with your student to purchase a lunch, only cash is accepted.  Change will not be given.  Any extra money will be added to your child's lunch account.  Checks are not accepted.