School Resources

All of this information was obtained via the school webpage at mhhse.hcboe.net
You may also follow the official school Facebook page: Morristown Hamblen East High School and the official
counseling office Facebook page: Morristown-Hamblen East High School Counseling Department

PowerSchool for Students & Parents 

Lunch Menu

The lunch menu updates each month and can be found HERE on the main page of the school website.

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

To schedule an appointment with your school counselor, click HERE to access the appointment request form.
Your counselor will add you to their list of appointments and call you to their office when they are available.

The library is open and books are available for checkout. 

Go down and introduce yourself to our new librarians - Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Collins.

To browse the East High library and put books on hold, click HERE. 

If you would like to check out free E-Books or audiobooks from the Morristown public library, click HERE to learn more.

To apply for a free Morristown public library E-card, click HERE to fill out the Google Form.
The Morristown public library will contact you in a couple days with your access code.

"What do I need to graduate High School?"

Elective Focus: 3 credits

This is sometimes called your “cluster.” An elective focus is just three elective classes in the same subject area.
For example, if you enjoy engineering, you can take three engineering classes, and that would be your elective focus.

Note: According to the Tennessee Department of Education, your fine arts and foreign language requirements “may be waived by the local school district for students, under certain circumstances, to expand and enhance the elective focus.” Talk to your school counselor if this option interests you.

In addition to your required classes, students are required to take the ACT and pass the Civics Test to graduate.

"How can I graduate with Honors or Distinction?"

You can graduate with Honors, Distinction, or both.

Graduating with Honors is based solely on your ACT Scores.

Graduating with Distinction is a little more complex, but there are many ways to do it.
First,  you must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. 

"How can I graduate with the Work Ethic Diploma?"

Especially if you are interested in going into the workforce or attending the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) after graduation, you should talk to your school counselor about earning a Work Ethic Diploma. It shows that you have the skills needed to enter the workforce and guarantees an interview with participating companies.

You also get a blue cord to wear at graduation.

Click HERE to see how to earn points toward your Work Ethic Diploma.
You can earn several of these points before your senior year.

FAFSA

Colleges and universities are expensive, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a way to get you some money to pay for education. You must fill this out online to be eligible for TN Promise and any financial assistance for TCAT, community college, or university.

The FAFSA gives you access to 3 types of aid:

Grants & Scholarships

(Money that you don’t have to pay back)

Work-Study Jobs

(A part-time job on campus that helps pay for school)

Student Loans

(Money that you have to pay back, usually after you graduate)

Once you’re in school, you have to fill out the FAFSA each year to keep
your eligibility for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study jobs.

TN Promise

Tennessee Promise is a scholarship program that covers the cost of tuition for two-year programs at TCAT and community colleges in Tennessee. It’s a “last dollar scholarship,” meaning that it pays for costs not already covered by other scholarships or grants. 

As a senior, listen for announcements and visit the counseling office
to make sure you’re meeting the deadlines for applications, etc. 

Click HERE for the Class of 2023 TN Promise deadlines.

You will also be assigned a TN Promise Mentor.
You must go to the mandatory TN Promise meetings during your senior year or you will lose your scholarship.

Once you’re in school, you have to be enrolled full time, maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher,
and complete 8 hours of community service per semester.

HOPE Scholarship

The HOPE Scholarship is funded by the Tennessee Lottery. It is a scholarship awarded to
graduating seniors who plan to go to a community college or university in Tennessee. 

To be eligible, you must:

Be a TN resident for at least a year

Have a 3.0 GPA or higher

Earn a score of 21 or higher on the ACT

Enroll in a college or university that accepts the HOPE Scholarship

Once you’re in school, you must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and
only take classes that help you progress toward your degree.

Military

Each branch of the military has its own specific requirements, so if you are interested, you should talk with a recruiter for the branch you’re interested in joining. You may also want to enroll in the Air Force JROTC program here at East High to gain military knowledge and leadership experience.

You can enlist at age 17 with parental consent or at age 18+ without parental consent.
You must have a high school diploma.

To learn more and find a recruiter, click HERE