MPS District Wide School Calendar

• 2007-2008 | Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF
• 2008-2009 | Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF
• 2009-2010 | Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF

ADVISORY DAY

Advisory Day Program

8-Block Day

Note:
Thursday, Feb. 14th, will be an 8 block schedule day –
it will NOT count as an A or B day.

Wednesday, Feb. 13th is a B day, Friday, Feb. 15th will be an A day.

SCHOOL DELAY SCHEDULES

CANCELLATION / DELAYS

When school must be cancelled due to inclement weather or other emergency situations, announcements will be made on local radio stations WNLC, WTYD, WCTY, WICH, WSUB and local television stations,
WFSB, WTNH, WVIT.

June 2008*

ATTENTION STUDENTS

Student
Network Folders

• This is for making up courses that were failed only
• Registration is via the LEARN website at www.learn.k12.ct.us
• Inform Dr. Phillips at the high school if you are registering for a VLA summer school course at
  848-1285 or tphillips@montvilleschools.org
• Registration is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis
• Students may register for 1-3 courses (see attached for list of courses)
• Payment may be in form of cash, check or credit card
• Registration ends on June 20
• Summer School will take place online July 7-August 8, and will not be physically located at LEARN
• Parents/students will receive a confirmation of registration with password information and all instructions
• Parents will receive a progress report prior to final grade

GRADES 9 - 11 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Shortened Blocks 1 - 8 - Dismissal at 11:15 AM

BELL SCHEDULE

HOMEROOM: 7:35 – 7:40

BLOCK 1: 7:45 - 8:07

BLOCK 2: 8:12 - 8:34

BLOCK 3: 8:39 - 9:01

BLOCK 4: 9:06 - 9:28

BLOCK 5: 9:33 - 9:55

BLOCK 6: 10:00 – 10:22

BLOCK 7: 10:27 – 10:49

BLOCK 8: 10:54 – 11:15

The Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity, on the UCONN Storrs Campus, is offering three scholarships of $1,000 each, to a graduating Male high school student. Interested seniors can pick up an application in the Career Resource Center.

http://www.uconntke.org/triaward.html

AUGUST 2008

September 2008

Morning Only / Afternoon Staff Development Day - 11:15 AM Dismissal

October 2008

Oct 17, 18 & 19 and
Oct 24, 25 & 26

HAUNTED HAYRIDES

Haunted Hayrides

Sponsored by:

MHS Alumni Association Oakdale Fire Department & Rol Haven Farms

Location: Oakdale Fire Department | 444 Chapel Hill Road, Oakdale

Fri & Sat - 6 PM - 10 PM / Sun - 6 PM - 9 PM
(All nights - 6-7PM for young & weak of heart)
Adults: $8.00 | Children (4-11) $5.00 | Under 3 - FREE
Additional Information: 859-0502
http://www.mhsaa-ct.org/

MHS Alumni Association
Tag Sales - Fair Oaks School - 9 AM - 1 PM

• Sat., 10/18/08, 11/15/08, 9/5/09

Morning Only / Afternoon Staff Development Day -11:15 AM Dismissal

November 2008

December 2008

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test)
Sign up in the Career Resource Center.

Morning Only / Afternoon Staff Development Day -11:15 AM Dismissal

January 2009

Morning Only / Afternoon Staff Development Day -11:15 AM Dismissal

February 2009

March 2009

Morning Only / Afternoon Staff Development Day -11:15 AM Dismissal

April 2009

Morning Only / Afternoon Staff Development Day -11:15 AM Dismissal

May 2009

Morning Only / Afternoon Staff Development Day -11:15 AM Dismissal

June 2009*

Attention Freshman Class of 2012

Attention Sophomores Class of 2011

The mission of HOBY is to seek out, recognize and develop leadership potential commencing with high school sophomores.

The Seminars bring together the best of two worlds: highs school sophomores with demonstrated leadership qualities tomorrow's leaders with today's leaders who have distinguished themselves in business, education, government, the arts and sciences, and the professions. Through intense but informal discussions with these persons and among themselves, HOBY leaders get a realistic look at their nation, its people and their role in the world community.

Montville High School can name ONE sophomore representative, selected on leadership ability, sensitivity to others and desire to communicate knowledge to peers. The emphasis is on personal incentive and leadership potential.

Any interested sophomore MUST See Dr. Phillips, in the School Counseling office,
by November 9, 2007

For additional Information visit: www.hoby.org

Attention Juniors Class of 2010

October 29
Sign-up

See your Counselor

It is still possible for you to sign up for the Career College Pathways Program (formerly called “Tech Prep”) at Three Rivers Community College.

Career College Pathways is a partnership program with Three Rivers Community College for students at Montville High School interested in general engineering technology, manufacturing engineering technology, early childhood education, hospitality management, accounting/business administration, or fire technology. Through this program, students can earn dual credit (Montville High School and Three Rivers at the same time) for certain specific courses. Credits may be transferable from Three Rivers to other colleges.

Students usually sign up during the tenth grade, and successfully complete all designated partnership courses before they graduate; however, juniors may still apply at this time. There is no cost, no obligation to attend Three Rivers upon graduation, and all classes are taught at Montville High School as part of the regular schedule.

To enter the program, an application must be completed. If you are interested, please see your school counselor before October 29.

The American Legion Auxiliary Laurel Girls’ State
(www.alalgs.org)
Dates: Saturday, June 28 – Thursday, July 3rd
Place: Eastern CT State University in Willimantic
Cost: $250 per girl
(Paid by American Legion Auxiliary or local Business/Organization).
Qualifications:
• Completed Junior year (or within 1 month of completion, i.e., rising Senior), US Citizen, “B” Average or Better, Cooperative attitude, Interested in citizenship, Good sportsmanship, Required to salute the American Flag and Participate in daily prayer, Must stay entire week.

The Connecticut American Legion Boys State
(www.members.tripod.com/~ctboysstate/)
Dates: Sunday, June 22nd – Friday, June 28th
Place: Eastern CT State University in Willimantic
Cost: $230 per boy
(Paid by American Legion Auxiliary or local Business/Organization).
Qualifications:
• Completed Junior year (or within 1 month of completion, i.e., rising Senior), US Citizen or legal resident, “C” Average or Better, Cooperative attitude, Interested in citizenship, political process, Good sportsmanship
• Required to salute the American Flag and Participate in daily prayer, Must stay entire week.

Boys State & Girls State are mythical states patterned after our own local and state government. The delegates spend their week learning the political process and the duties of town, city and state officials. Each delegate is assigned to a town or city and a (fictitious) political party. Elections are held for party officers, town/city officials, representatives, senators, and at the end of the week, state officials. Connecticut government leaders at all levels visit during the week to instruct and answer questions on all facets of the political process and state and local government. All staff and counselors for the program are volunteers. Only Boys & Girls state delegates receive applications for scholarships funded by Samsung and administered by the American Legion. Alternates, ready to go at the last minute, are highly desirable.

The following American Legion Summer programs are available
Interested students MUST see Dr. Phillips ASAP

The American Legion Auxiliary Laurel Girls’ State The Connecticut American Legion Boys State
Boys State & Girls State are mythical states patterned after our own local and state government. The delegates spend their week learning the political process and the duties of town, city and state officials. Each delegate is assigned to a town or city and a (fictitious) political party. Elections are held for party officers, town/city officials, representatives, senators, and at the end of the week, state officials.

MHS is invited to nominate a student to be considered for service as a member of the State Student Advisory council on Education (SSACE). The Council gives Connecticut students a voice in education planning and enables the State Board of Education, the Commissioner of Education, State Department of Education personnel, the Governor, and the state legislators to become familiar with high school students' perspectives on key issues.

SSACE meets regularly with the Commissioner of Education, and on occasion with the Governor, to reflect student opinion in areas of concern in the high schools. The Council meets seven times per year. Members write position papers on important topics in education, conduct the statewide Challenge to Educational Citizenship Awards program, and through their decisions and activities learn from each other about citizenship, leadership, and responsibility.

Meetings take place on school days from 9:30 AM to 12:15 PM at the State Department of Education in Hartford . The student nominated, in addition to being capable of thoughtful expression within a group, needs to be able to miss up to seven school days and provide his or her own transportation to and from Hartford .

MHS is invited to nominate one student from our school who we think is up to this task. This does not have to be the top-ranked student or president of an important organization. It does have to be a dependable person of good character capable of giving wise counsel to key educational decision-makers.

Any interested student MUST see Dr. Phillips by Friday, May 16.

Attention Seniors Class of 2009

Senior fees and all senior debts MUST be paid before a senior purchases a prom ticket, goes on the Senior Outing, or expects to graduate. This includes money owed for lost/damaged textbooks, library books, athletic equipment/uniforms, project fees, etc. Seniors should check the list before paying their senior fees.

Read the Counseling and Career News when distributed for up-to-date Scholarship information.

Listen for announcements regarding College/University Representative that will be visiting MHS.
View the Visitation Schedule and Come visit with them in the Career Resource Center.

Project TLC (Technology.Learning.Community) is a learning community for students in two-year associate degree programs in the fields of engineering technology. Throughout the experience, students will be mentored by a technology advisor. Students will also participate in a paid Summer Institute to prepare for the college experience. Project TLC offers support to foster self-confidence and to assure student success as participants progress from Three Rivers to either a four-year college or the workplace. This program can be of very great benefit to students who may be “on the fence” about college and may feel limited financially or academically. Students should meet the following criteria:

• Be interested in technology, science, and engineering
• Have completed Algebra 2 by graduation
• Show academic promise (there is no GPA requirement)
• Be a senior and begin the program in August, 2008
• Have not committed to any particular college, or may believe college is not an option for them
• May feel they will need extra support to be successful academically in college
  The following technology programs are included in the TLC program:
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Environmental Engineering Technology
• General Engineering Technology
• Fire Technology and Administration
• Laser and Fiber Optic Technology
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Architectural Design Technology
• Computer Science Technology

Students interested must see Dr. Phillips as soon as possible.

MHS is invited to nominate a student to be considered for service as a member of the State Student Advisory council on Education (SSACE). The Council gives Connecticut students a voice in education planning and enables the State Board of Education, the Commissioner of Education, State Department of Education personnel, the Governor, and the state legislators to become familiar with high school students' perspectives on key issues.

SSACE meets regularly with the Commissioner of Education, and on occasion with the Governor, to reflect student opinion in areas of concern in the high schools. The Council meets seven times per year. Members write position papers on important topics in education, conduct the statewide Challenge to Educational Citizenship Awards program, and through their decisions and activities learn from each other about citizenship, leadership, and responsibility.

Meetings take place on school days from 9:30 AM to 12:15 PM at the State Department of Education in Hartford . The student nominated, in addition to being capable of thoughtful expression within a group, needs to be able to miss up to seven school days and provide his or her own transportation to and from Hartford .

MHS is invited to nominate one student from our school who we think is up to this task. This does not have to be the top-ranked student or president of an important organization. It does have to be a dependable person of good character capable of giving wise counsel to key educational decision-makers.

Any interested student MUST see Dr. Phillips by Friday, May 16.

  OTHER INFORMATION TO SHARE

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a voluntary association of about 1,200 colleges and universities, athletic conferences and sports organizations devoted to the sound administration of intercollegiate athletics.
www.ncaa.org

From the NCAA Clearinghouse web site, prospective student-athletes are able to access information needed to understand the Division I and Division II eligibility requirements, register with the Clearinghouse and access individual Clearinghouse records. www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
By phone: 877-262-1492 or 317-917-6222

SAT Program Test Dates:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees/calenfees2.html

PSAT/NMSQT

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) will be given to all juniors on
Wednesday, October 17, from 7:35-10:35.

This is an excellent practice test for the SAT Reasoning Test, which is required by most colleges, and is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarships. The PSAT provides a comprehensive assessment of critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills. The student report provides question-by-question analysis along with specific suggestions on how to improve academic skills.

Montville Public Schools is paying the cost of the PSAT for all juniors, and they are automatically registered.

Juniors will be receiving a descriptive booklet along with a practice PSAT shortly.
On October 17, all juniors are to report to assigned areas at the first homeroom bell for the testing, which will last through Blocks 1 and 2 and end before the first lunch period.

If you wish further information about the PSAT, log on to www.collegeboard.com click on the “students” or “parents” button on the upper right, and look for the PSAT information.

The PSAT will not be administered this year to sophomores at Montville High School due to space limitations.

See your counselor for more information.

ACT
http://www.act.org/

MHS Reg. Code: 222929

The tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning.

Test Dates and Deadlines
Test Dates: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/nextdates.html

2008 CAPT TESTING SCHEDULE