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Guidance Office Newsletter for Parents/Guardians May 2012

The Governor’s Scholars Program is a stimulating, five-week, residential summer program for outstanding

Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school. Established in 1983, the popular program

provides academics and personal growth in a challenging, non-traditional experience that balances a strong

liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Congratulations to the follow-

ing student awarded Governor’s Scholars 2012:

Ross Owen

GOVERNOR’S SCHOLAR PROGRAM

HOBY “AMBASSADOR”

HOBY, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership provides lifelong leadership development opportunities that em-

power High School Sophomores to achieve their highest potential. Their vision is to motivate and empower

individuals to make a positive difference within our global society through understanding and action

based on effective and compassionate leadership. Congratulations to McLean County High School’s

HOBY Ambassadors for Summer 2012:

Kaylee Ranburger

The purpose of this summer Rural Scholar program is to provide exposure to selected health careers for rising high school seniors

while they study in their local communities to improve their scores on the ACT exam. Participation will be part-time for 3 weeks.

Students will receive a stipend equivalent to hourly minimum wage and will divide their time between shadowing health care

professionals in their community and ACT preparation. Congratulations to McLean County High Schools representatives to the

Rural Scholar program:

Axel Holander & Faith Patton

HIGH SCHOOL RURAL SCHOLAR PROGRAM

Plan now to attend the 40th Annual

MCHS Graduation Ceremony Tuesday, May 15, 2012

MCHS Gymnasium 7:00 P.M.

Baccalaureate Services Calhoun Baptist Church Sunday, May 13, 2012

6:00 P.M.

Seniors Final Transcripts

Seniors are asked to provide the guidance office with the names of the colleges they would like to receive a copy of their final transcript. Finalization of Senior transcripts and their mailings will be completed during the week following graduation.

Academic Awards Program

Thursday, May 10, 2012 6:30 P.M.

This annual awards program sponsored by the MCHS Beta Club recognizes students grades 9-12 for outstanding work in the class room. Senior scholarship recipients and stu-dents with perfect attendance will also be recognized.

Scholarship Recipient Recognition

All Seniors are asked to report information regarding scholarships they have received to the guidance office. Information is need-ed to insure recognition at the Academic Awards Program on May 10 and to be in the newspapers. Please check to see that this information has been reported.

ACT Registration Reminder

MCHS is a test site for the next ACT testing date on June 9. Reg-istration deadline is May 4. Reg-istration information is available in the guidance office. Our school code is 180-350.

For Students Interested in Playing College Athletics

Students planning on participating in athletics at the college level must file an eligibility form. Application for certification with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse should be made after the completion of their junior year. Forms are available on- ine at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Students must return the form or copy #1 and copy #2 to Mrs. Spear. Remember to use the Clearinghouse code #9999 when registering to take the ACT and/or SAT.

Nominations for parent representatives are now being accepted for MCHS Site Based Council. If you are a parent of a child who will be in grades 9 - 12 at MCHS next year and would like to be considered for a position on SBDMC, submit your name in writing to Ashley Troutman, Principal at McLean County High School. Deadline for nominations will be Thursday, May 10th, at 1:00 p.m. Nominations may be e-mailed or hand delivered. The Election will take place at 6:00 p.m in the commons area. Please make sure that you come by and vote!!!

PARENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR SITE BASED COUNCIL 2012-2013

MCHS CLASS OF 2012

The big day is almost here…...the day your graduate has been work-ing towards since they began their elementary school days back in Au-gust 1999. Congratulations to you, the parents and guardi-ans of our Class of 2012 and best wishes to you! all!

Progress Reports & Grade Cards Progress Reports for the 4th grading interim were given to students on Monday, April 23rd. Report Cards will be mailed to parents Wednesday, May 16th. If your child failed a class, please have them contact Mrs. Spear, or contact her yourself, to insure that he/she stays on tract to graduate.

Final Exam Schedule Seniors: Tuesday, May 8th. Seniors will take 1st, 3rd & 5th period finals. Thursday, May 10th. Seniors will take 2nd, 4th & 6th period finals.

Underclassmen: Monday, May 14th. All underclassmen (9 - 11) will take 1st, 3rd & 5th period finals. Tuesday, May 15th. All underclassmen (9 - 11) will take 2nd, 4th & 6th period finals.

WATCH THE MCLEAN COUNTY SCHOOLS WEBSITE UNDER GUIDANCE STARTING IN JULY TO FIND OUT WHEN TO COME TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE FOR YOUR

2012/2013 SCHEDULES!!!!!

KEES It Pays!!! Please continue to encourage your child to make good

grades. IT PAYS!!! To find out more about KEES and other programs or to check a students account, log on to www.kheaa.com. If the GPA is incorrect or you have trouble logging on to ac-count, you must contact Mrs. Spear to have it corrected.

GUIDANCE OFFICE

MCLEAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

1859 HWY 136 EAST

CALHOUN, KY 42327

Phone: 270-273-5278

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QUESTIONS????? Please contact our Guidance Staff: Mrs. Spear or Mrs. Whitt

MAY/JUNE SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDERS

Tuesday, May 1 - On-Demand 10th & 11th Grades Wednesday, May 2 - Madisonville CC Lunch visit May 3rd & 4th - EOC Biology & US History Test Friday, May 4 - Last day for OCTC students ACT registration deadline-June 9th Monday, May 7 - 8 - 12 AP Chemistry Test May 7th & 8th - EOC English 10 Test Tuesday, May 8 - 8 - 12 AP Spanish Test May 9 & 10 - EOC Algebra II Test Wednesday, May 9 - 8 - 12 AP Calculus Test Thursday, May 10 - Awards Night Program 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13 - Baccalaureate Services - Calhoun Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 14 - 8 - 12 AP Biology test Graduation practice 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 - 8 - 12 AP Government test Last Day for Students Graduation practice 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Senior Luncheon @ Calhoun Baptist after practice Graduation in gym @ 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 - 8 - 12 AP Language & AP Statistics tests Closing day for teachers Report Cards are mailed out Saturday, June 9 - ACT test at MCHS 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.