to MHS FYI - OFFICE HOURS The daily office schedules are as follows: August 2016

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1 August 2016 McPherson High School Home of the Bullpups! MHS Career/Tech Ed Office Activities/Athletics Office Guidance Office School Safety Hotline Kitchen MHS Fax Athletics & CTE Fax Brad Plackemeier, Principal Shane Backhus, Asst. Principal Bryce McFarland, Asst. Principal Principal s Comments Welcome to the school year. McPherson High School is entering the seventh year of the district s Citizenship, College, and Career (C3) Readiness initiative. The district will continue to look at a number of different measurements to help students determine their path after graduation. All Seniors will take the ACT assessment during the Fall semester, paid for by the school district. The Pre ACT assessment will be the 9th and 10th Grade college readiness assessment and 11th Grade students will complete an ACT examination in the Spring, paid for by the school district. Students will continue to work in the Naviance program during Advisory to explore post-high school options while developing and revising individual plans of study. McPherson High School students will see a change in the start and ending time for the school year. Classes will begin at 7:50 AM daily, with dismissal occurring at 2:51 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) and 2:23 PM on Tuesdays. All students will continue to have a Chromebook issued to them for use throughout the school year. The goal of McPherson High School will continue to prepare each student to be citizenship, college, and career ready when they graduate in the Roundhouse in May. to MHS FYI - OFFICE HOURS The daily office schedules are as follows: Front 7:20 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Activities/Athletics 7:20 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Bookkeeping 9 to 11 a.m to 1:45 p.m. Career & Tech Ed 7:20 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Guidance 7:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Library 7:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.

2 Monday Tuesday 1st Hr 7:50-8:38 Second Chance Breakfast during passing period 2nd Hr 8:45-9:33 3rd Hr 9:37-10:25 4th Hr 10:29-11:17 1st Lunch 11:17-11:47 5th Hr 11:51-12: Schedules Wednesday Thursday Friday 1st Hr 7:50-8:42 Second Chance Breakfast during passing period 2nd Hr 8:49-9:41 3rd Hr 9:45-10:37 4th Hr 10:41-11:33 1st Lunch 11:33-12:03 5th Hr 12:07-12:59 5th Hr 11:21-12:09 2nd Lunch 12:09-12:39 6th Hr 12:43-1:31 7th Hr 1:35-2:23 *8th Hr 2:27-2:51 *Monday is Advisory Period/Tuesday is Additional Support, Teacher Collaboration 5th Hr 11:37-12:29 2nd Lunch 12:29-12:59 6th Hr 1:03-1:55 7th Hr 1:59-2:51 If there has been a change with Student Information, please bring the information to the Front Office as soon as possible. Meal Tickets ($1.80-breakfast/$2.85-lunch) may be purchased and added to at the Kitchen (Room 92) BEFORE school each day. NO MEAL CHARGING ALLOWED. Checks should be made payable to USD 418. Help Keep Our Kids Safe! Any student enrolled and wants to participate in SPS class must have a current physical (dated after May 1, 2016) on file in the activities office. During the school year, parents are to pick up students in the southeast parking lot, off of First Street. Buses will be picking up/dropping off students in the northwest parking lot, off of North High Drive. We hope this will reduce some of the confusion and be safer around the exits. Students are not to be picked up after school in the northwest parking lot. Student Parking is available in both parking lots. Students are NOT to park in the Reserved or Visitor parking stalls, or in the bus loading zones.

3 Important Dates August 6 -Enrollment August 11 - All Sport Athletic MMS & MHS Parent Meeting 6:00 MHS Theater August 15-1st Day of Fall Sports Practice August 16 - Freshman/New Student Orientation - 6:00 MHS Theater August 17 - First Day of school August 26 - Fall Sports (McPherson Stadium/MC Sports Center) - 5pm August 26 - Drive 4 UR School August 29 - Fall Sports Pictures - 2:30 pm August 29 - School Pictures/Senior Pictures September 1 - Football Pep Rally - 6:15 MHS September 2 - NO SCHOOL - Collaboration Day September 5 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day WELCOME TO MHS! Please welcome our new faculty and staff members for the school year! Anita Muhs - Attendance Secretary Brooks Wilson - Advocate Secretary Kim Krase - Counselor Caley Cole-Robinson - Librarian Deedra Pyle - Library Assistant Christin McHenry - Gifted Teacher Curt Kornhaus - Robotics Teacher Megan Nieman - Social Studies Teacher Amanda Griffin - Special Education Teacher Jeremiah Meeks - Special Eduction Teacher Raeanne Southern - Special Education Teacher Mark Malaby - Language Arts Teacher Lori Blevins - Science Teacher Peyton Wingert - Math Teacher Austin Russell - Assistant Band Teacher Melanie Mann - Orchestra Teacher Dress: 1. The type of dress, apparel, activities, acts, behavior or manner of grooming displayed, reflected, or participated in by any student will not: a) lead school officials to reasonably believe that the behavior, apparel, activities, acts, or other attributes would disrupt or interfere with the school environment or activity and/or educational objectives; b) present a physical safety hazard to self, students, staff, and other employees; c) create an atmosphere in which a student, staff, or other person s well-being is hindered by undue pressure, behavior, intimidation, overt gesture, or threat of violence; d) or imply gang membership or affiliation by written communication, marks, drawing, painting, design or emblem upon any school building, any personal property, or on one s person. The principal, or his designee, shall take appropriate corrective and disciplinary action as necessary. 2. Clothing and apparel that bears offensive designs or language, advertisement of alcoholic beverages, drugs and/or tobacco products are prohibited at school and school activities. 3. Halter tops and spaghetti straps may not be worn unless they are worn over or under another shirt (not another tank top) and may not expose underclothing. 4. No shirt or blouse may be worn which allow exposed underclothing, midriffs, torso, breasts or cleavage. 5. No off the shoulder shirts or blouses. 6. Shorts, skirts, and dresses should adequately cover the buttocks and upper thighs. 7. Students are required to wear footwear for health reasons. 8. Pants and shorts must be worn fastened at the natural waistline, not exposing underclothing. 9. Clothing and apparel that is of such cut or design as to be considered immodest, shall be deemed inappropriate for wear at school and school activities. Given that styles change over time, the intent of these guidelines are to promote the purpose of the school and reduce potential distractions to the teaching and learning environment. The administration reserves the right to add more guidelines, if deemed necessary.

4 MHS Phone Directory In an effort to cut down on phone calls in the Front Office, please use the direct lines whenever possible. Thank you Principal - Brad Plackemeier Guidance Counselor - Sylvia Ehrlich & Kim Krase Secretary/Registrar - Carolyn Mathis Secretary - Lori Unruh Attendance Secretary - Anita Muhs Bookkeeper - Tracey Wedel CCR Advocates - Stephanie Hamilton, Jeanne Zeitlow, Anna Berg Nurse - Deb Stucky Secretary - Brooks Wilson Psychologist- Jennifer Fisher Transition Coordinator - Kevin Crist Food Service - Deb Friesen Library - Caley Cole-Robinson MHS FAX Machine Athletics & CTE FAX Machine Asst. Prin., Activities/Athletics - Shane Backhus Secretary - Tennille McCormick Other district numbers that might be helpful... McPherson Alternative Center Student Transportation Asst. Principal, CTE Director - Bryce McFarland USD 418 Central Office Secretary - Jodi Cheek School Safety Hot Line Yearbooks are on sell for $55 until November! PowerSchool Info Many of you are familiar with PowerSchool and know how to use it. However, for those of you who don t use it, this is a tool that you won t know how you ever lived without. By using PowerSchool, you have access to: your student s grades your student s attendance/tardies info can contact the teachers by can see if work has been turned in/graded can get homework assignments can view the Daily Bulletin (announcements) lunch menu etc... To access PowerSchool, you will need your Username and Password, which was handed out to your student.

5 The New Guidance Office The Guidance office has been restructured to better meet our students needs. Students are assigned to a single guidance office staff member who will be the point of contact for all needs. If you need help with anything, just ask, and your GO staffer will ensure that your needs are met. The assignments are as follows: All new students get to visit with Sylvia Ehrlich. A - G, 9th - 12th, will be edified by Stephanie Hamilton. H - O, 9th - 12th, have the pleasure of Jeanne Zeitlow. P - Z, 9th - 12th, will be blessed by Anna Berg. Any student in need of social or emotional support will visit with Sylvia Ehrlich or Kim Krase. Important Dates ACT Testing (Juniors & Seniors) September 10, 2016 October 22, 2016 December 10, 2016 February 11, 2017 April 8, 2017 June 10, 2017 SAVE THE DATE!!!!!! Tuesday, September 27th All School Test Date More info later!! Most courses that are designated as Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) or Advanced Placement (AP) will receive an additional grade point. The grade stands as dictated by the percentage earned in the course, only the grade point is adjusted. Grading Scale/Grade Point Average The grading scale for all courses is listed below. Grade point average (GPA) will be calculated utilizing a system whereby a grade of A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 and F=0. A A A B B B C C C D D D F 59 and below Test Preparation The 2016 PSAT/NMSQT test dates are Wednesday, October 19. You must sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT at your high school in your community. This test is administered by high schools, not through test centers. If you would like to take the PSAT/NMSQT, contact your high school counselor or principal to find out about registering for the test. Also, contact your guidance office for a copy of the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT to help you prepare before test day.

6 McPherson High School KAY students will be hosting a membership drive August 25-September 1 during first and second lunches. The Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) is a character-building, leadership-training, service program directed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. This nationally acclaimed organization provides students an opportunity to learn to assume their citizenship responsibilities and to enrich their personalities through well-organized programs, projects and parties. Programs educate, inspire and direct members into carefully planned service projects. These projects emphasize four areas of service - school, community, nation and world. Membership dues are $5. If interested, please contact Emilea Harlin, Sponsor, at: emilea.harlin@mcpherson.com Seniors and Families: Mark you calendars now with some important senior dates: Senior Breakfast: Friday, May 5, 2017 Project Graduation: Saturday, May 6, 2017 More details will follow later. Paint Your Space: Our new seniors recently personalized the parking spaces they paid to reserve for the year as part of a class fundraiser. Underclassmen who park in a reserved senior space will lose the privilege of having their own space when they are a senior. Parents and visitors, please refrain from parking in these spaces when you come to the high school during normal school hours as some seniors may temporarily be away from the building attending internships or college classes. Thank you! Erica Shook Senior Class Sponsor

7 HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!