Lancers' Weekly
january 11 - 15, 2021
hAPPY nEW yEAR - wELCOME BACK LANCERS
Dear Lancers,
The start of the new year brings anticipation and excitement for new things to come. Although we continue to live with the restrictions of the pandemic, I hope you had a chance to rest and had the opportunity to safely spend time with your family over the holiday season. The school year will continue via distance learning /online, until further notice. I ask you to encourage your student to attend class everyday, engage in lessons, and ask for help when needed. We also have multiple opportunities for students to get involved in extra-curricular activities through our after school program (The Hill) and/or school clubs. Please continue to read our weekly newsletter to stay informed.
Take care,
Karen T. Hernandez, Principal
CHANGES TO COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
As a result of these unprecedented times, the District has suspended the 30 hours of community service as part of this graduation requirement for the class of 2021 (current senior class).
For the graduating class of 2022 (current juniors), the 30 hours of community service will also be suspended. For the classes of 2023 and 2024, this graduation requirement will require a minimum of 15 hours. These required hours will be re-evaluated as needed once school sites are fully reopened.
This suspension of required hours does not preclude students from performing community service if their parents approve. This will be a family decision. If students and their families decide to serve community service hours for the 2020-2021 school year, these hours do not need to be pre-approved by the History/Social Science teacher. Hours completed may be submitted to the History/Social Science teacher for reporting. Hours that do not follow the district guidelines may not be counted for community service.
New Main Office Hours - Spring Semester
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
textbook returns & Check out
Hilltop High School will be open for students to return semester textbooks on the following dates and times:
Monday, January 11 - Friday, January 22 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Examples of semester classes are US Government, Economics, Social Issues in Film, Mexican American Studies, Psychology, Health, and SWC. You may also return overdue/lost books not returned from previous years.
Textbook check out for students with new semester classes is scheduled for:
Wednesday, Jan 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Last name A - L
Thursday, Jan 28 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Last name M - Z
When you arrive at the school, please adhere to all social distancing guidelines and have your nose and mouth covered.
attendance
Students are expected to attend virtual classes daily. Attendance is taken daily, each period, in Infinite Campus. Parents are able to check attendance through the Infinite Campus Portal.
For questions regarding attendance you can email:
Claudia Castro, Attendance Technician, at claudia.castro@sweetwaterschools.org
AP Exams
Students who registered to take an AP exam through the College Board website, www.collegeboard.org, received an invoice on Wednesday, 11/18, from APTS to submit payment for the AP exam(s).
1. The invoice was sent to the student's email address on their College Board account
2. Payment is due in full by February 11, 2021
3. Invoice payment can be submitted either online with a credit or debit card or by mailing a check or money order. Mail-in instructions will be provided in the email.
4. A 3% credit card processing fee is applied to credit/debit card payments
5. Payment can be submitted with a smartphone, computer, or tablet by clicking on the green "Pay Now" button at the top left corner of your digital invoice
6. Students eligible for a fee reduction will automatically see it applied to their invoice
If a student did not receive an invoice and registered for an AP exam: email info@aptsusa.com or call 1-855-663-8348, 7 days per week, or visit aptsusa.com/sweetwater
NOTE: This week, Thursday, 1/14, is the first day for food distribution at Hilltop High School. Next week, due to the MLK holiday, we will distribute food on Wednesday, Jan 20, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hilltop High School is Serving FREE Meals for children 2-18 years old Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., while supplies last.
Student barcodes are NOT required. Each individual will receive a bag containing breakfast, lunch, and fruit (regardless of income eligibility).
**When picking up meals, you will be required to wear a face mask**
tutoring
Need tutoring? Fill out the Google Form below. Tutoring begins on Tuesday, 1/19.
Please note:
To fill out the Google Form, the student must be logged into their SUHSD Google Drive account
When filling out the Google Form, check the calendar for availability
tech support
Does your student need one-to-one tech help to submit assignments, access Google Classroom, Google Meets, Jupiter Grades, Kami, Edpuzzle and/or other tech tools? To get help, fill out the Google Form below. A member of the Tech Support Team will call.
