Hackett Happenings Hackett Catholic Central High School 381-2646 June July 2011 Important Dates To All of Our Seniors May God Bless and Keep You! We wish you well on your journey. Mr. Eastman and the Hackett Faculty and Staff May 31 Exams 1-2 - 1/2 Days June 1 Exams 3-4 - 1/2 Days June 2 Exams 5-6 - 1/2 Days June 3 Exam 7 - 1/2 Day Book turn in day for underclassmen. Last day of school June 6 Uniform Sale 3:00 - 7:00 PM June 7 Uniform Sale 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM August 1 Athletic Physicals 5-7 PM August 13 Book Sale 10 AM to Noon August 21 Orientation for Freshmen and parents August 24 First Day of School Sept. 2, 5 No School Labor Day Break Sunshine School Uniforms Sunshine School Uniforms will be ON LOCATION on Monday, June 6th from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, June 7 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM in the school gym. They will be offering 10% off your entire purchase during the on-location sale only, so stop by and get a head start on your purchases for the fall! Even if you don’t plan to buy at that time, take the opportunity to get meas- ured and sized so that summer ordering is easier! Office Hours June 1-3 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Beginning June 6th through July 1st, summer hours are 9:00 AM - Noon, Monday through Fri- day. Office closed from July 4th through July 18th. The office re-opens on July 19th at 9:00 AM, and will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - Noon. (Note: Closed on Mondays and Fridays.) Call Linda Pickornik at 381-2646 ext 108, or e mail at [email protected] to work book sale.
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Hackett HappeningsHackett Catholic Central High School 381-2646 June July 2011
Important Dates
To All of Our Seniors
May God Bless and Keep You! We wish you well on your journey.
Mr. Eastman and the Hackett Faculty and Staff
May 31 Exams 1-2 - 1/2 DaysJune 1 Exams 3-4 - 1/2 DaysJune 2 Exams 5-6 - 1/2 DaysJune 3 Exam 7 - 1/2 Day Book turn in day for underclassmen. Last day of schoolJune 6 Uniform Sale 3:00 - 7:00 PMJune 7 Uniform Sale 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM August 1 Athletic Physicals 5-7 PM August 13 Book Sale 10 AM to NoonAugust 21 Orientation for Freshmen and parentsAugust 24 First Day of SchoolSept. 2, 5 No School Labor Day Break
Sunshine School Uniforms
Sunshine School Uniforms will be ON LOCATION on Monday, June 6th from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, June 7 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM in the school gym. They will be offering 10% off your entire purchase during the on-location sale only, so stop by and get a head start on your purchases for the fall! Even if you don’t plan to buy at that time, take the opportunity to get meas-ured and sized so that summer ordering is easier!
Office Hours
June 1-3 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Beginning June 6th through July 1st, summer hours are 9:00 AM - Noon, Monday through Fri-day. Office closed from July 4th through July 18th.
The office re-opens on July 19th at 9:00 AM, and will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - Noon. (Note: Closed on Mondays and Fridays.)
Call Linda Pickornik at 381-2646 ext 108, or e mail at [email protected] to work book sale.
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Get on the Bus!
The Kalamazoo and Portage Public Schools Department of Transportation is now making transportation arrangements for the 2011-2012 school year. If your student(s) plan to utilize the Kalamazoo or Portage Public School bus, you must fill out the form included in this issue of the Happenings and return it to Hackett’s office before school is out. We are including both Portage and Kalamazoo forms, so make sure you are filling out the right form. We only need the students that will be riding. If you do not think you will utilize the bus, do not ask for it. Call 381-2646 for more information.
Thank you...
A special thank you to all the volunteers that help out at Hackett. You are wonderful and we appreciate you.
The Annual Fund for the Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo began on July 1st, 2010 and will con-clude June 30th, 2011. To date, $272,000 has been pledged and/or contributed by our constituents. Thank you so much to all who have donated so far! Continuing to provide a faith-based education requires unwavering commitment and sacrifice. It is important to note that the Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo continue to exist and thrive due to the support of our parishes, families, friends, benefactors and community. Vital to the viability of our schools is the generous financial support we receive from our Alumni. Tuition alone is not enough to cover the expense of our schools. We need your support to continue to offer such an educa-tion to our students. A gift to the Annual Fund is an investment in God’s greatest gift, our children. Please prayerfully consider a gift to the 2010-11 An-nual Fund today. You may send your gift to 1000 W. Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. You may also make your donation on-line through our “Secure Serv-er Donation” form located on the Hackett website. The direct link to this form is http://www.hackettcc.org/142110911141128573/site/default.asp. Thank you for your consideration. In Faith, Sarah HardingCSGK Advancement Director1000 W. Kilgore RoadKalamazoo, MI 49008269.381.2646, ext. [email protected]
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Freshman Orientation Class of 2015!
Who: Parents and freshmen
Where: HCC
When: Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Be sure to mark your calendars because this event is mandatory for students and at least one parent. More information will be coming in August.
Congratulations to the Top 10
of the Class of 2011
From left to right: Elena Brennan, Emily Putnam, Patrick Smith, Mallory Busso, Nicholas Thayer,Margaret Grossa, Patrick O’Connor, Megan Leander, Caitlin Braun and Bridget Saxton.
Alternative Spring Break
Now is the time to consider Alternative Spring Break! Over the summer you should think about earning and setting some money aside for this VERY worthwhile trip! The cost of the trip in the last 5 years has been around $500. Earn service hours but most importantly be part of a group that helps oth-ers! We are considering a new destination this year. Any thoughts or questions, contact Mrs. Byrne.
Walkathon 2011
HCC’s annual walkathon was held on April 29. The weather was great and the first ones to cross the finish line are still smiling after their long walk
Extra Copies
Anyone interested in additional copies of the 2011 Awards Program should contact the Guidance Department before July 1, 2011.
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New/Used Book Sale and Underclassmen Turn In Day
Updates
Please check last month’s issue of the Hap-penings for all the information you need to prepare your student’s books for turn in on the last day of school.
Reminder: The book collection day for un-derclassmen is June 3rd, 2011. All students were given a carbon form to list the books they are selling and a pricing sheet to use as a guideline to price the books. Please ask your child for the form and go over pricing the books with them. Place a piece of mask-ing tape on the outside cover of each book you will be selling. On this, legibly write the student’s name, phone number and the ask-ing price for the book.
List of books not to buy or sell:Business LawIntroduction to CatholicismUnderstanding the ScripturesHistory of the ChurchLanguage of Literature (Orange)All workbooks and comsumables (Make sure you keep the Bible, Catechism, pocket style manuals and locks - they are used all four years at HCC.)
You may donate any books that we are not using next year for recycling.
Call Linda Pickornik at 381-2646 ext. 108 if you would like to
work the book saleon August 14, 2010
HACKETT CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR*
August 1 Athletic Physicals 5-7 PM 13 New and Used Book Sale 21 Freshman Orientation 24 First Day of School – Full DaySeptember 2, 5 No School – Labor Day Break 23 No School - Diocesan Inservice 28 Conferences – 6-8 PM 29 No School –Conferences 9 AM-1 PM, 6-8 PM 30 No SchoolOctober 3-7 Homecoming Week 8 Homecoming Dance 21 End of Marking PeriodNovember 23-25 No School – Thanksgiving BreakDecember 3 Winter Formal 19-22 Final Exams – Half Days 23 No School – Christmas Break BeginsJanuary 9 School Resumes 29 Catholic Schools Week Begins 30 Sophomore Ring CeremonyFebruary 8 Conferences – 6-8 PM 9 No School – Conferences 10 AM – 1 PM 10 No School 13-17 Winterfest Week 17 Winterfest DanceMarch 16 End of Marking Period 30 No School – Spring Break BeginsApril 2-6 No School – Spring Break 9 No School – Easter Monday 19 National Honor Society Induction, 7 PM 27 Walk-a-thon 28 PromMay 5 Incoming Freshman Dance 8 Awards Assembly, 7 PM (9th/10th), 8 PM (11th/12th) 17 Baccalaureate 20 Graduation 28 No School – Memorial Day 29-31 Final Exams – Half DayJune 1 Final Exam – Half Day *Dates subject to change
From the Math Department
Graphing calculators are required for all courses begin-ning with Algebra 2. The math department supports the use of the following two calculators: The TI-84 (any version) is suitable for use in any math course and can be purchased at many retail locations. Advanced math students may appreciate the power of the TI-Nspire CAS. (Make sure it is the CAS version.) This calculator is now available with a full color screen (the CX) and can be purchased online from http://underwooddistribut-ing.com/shop/texas-instruments. Additional informa-tion can be found on the math department page of the Hackett web site
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Counseling
Corner
Grad Bash
The planning for Grad Bash 2012 has already begun. Our next meet-ing will be on Monday, August 29 at 7:00PM in the cafeteria. Begin-ning in September, meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month. We can always use more help! Please contact either Lori Yelton or Linda Western, Grad Bash 2012 Co-Chairs, to volunteer.
Graduation Gift?
Looking for a special graduation gift that will last forever?
Consider the “Give a Brick” Program
Makes a perfect graduation gift.
Call the Advancement Office at 381-2646 for more details.
Get your order in today!
Class of 2012-Summer College Planning/Applications
As everyone is busy making summer plans, travel arrangements, etc., we want to encourage all current jun-iors, soon to be seniors, to consider squeezing in the following: 1) College-bound juniors – You need to begin thinking about preparing your college applications. Refer to your green, bound, “HCC College Plan-ner”, which you received last fall. Plan to finish all college applications by October 28, if not sooner! 2) Make a list of the colleges you plan to apply to – we suggest no more than 3-5, at the most! Narrow your list by viewing the colleges’ admission re-quirements. Most requirements are found within their individual college websites, or you may contact the col-lege directly via email. Arrange to visit college campuses over the sum-mer. 3) Most 2011-2012 freshman under-graduate college applications will be online by August 1, if not earlier. As you begin your application, be certain that you are completing the college’s 2011-2012 application. Start working on/developing your topic ideas for any required essays. 4) Once you have read your college’s application requirements and instruc-tions, ask teachers, employers, etc. for any required written letters of recommendation. If your college ap-plication requires that their specific “teacher evaluation” form be com-pleted, complete your section and give/send this form to your teacher. Provide a current resume with your written request for a letter, even if your recommender knows you well. Most colleges only require one letter. (Two letters are always sufficient.) Check your instructions! Please do not ask teachers to compose letters for you which you do not need.
5) We strongly recommend that you take the ACT (or SAT if the college of your choice requires this test) more than one time. There is often an in¬crease in your test score re-sults when you re-test. You must reg-ister online. Hackett’s CEEB/School code is: 232174 www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com
6) When registering for the ACT or SAT please list the colleges where you would like your scores to be sent. (The first four colleges chosen will be free.) College admission of-fices now require that your official scores be sent directly to them from the ACT/SAT testing company. You are charged a fee when you request scores to be sent after your original testing date. Payment is by credit card. We aren’t able to order these official scores for you. 7) Please utilize your college’s finan-cial aid site to search for scholarship opportunities. The guidance office posts scholarship opportunities for students within our Monday, Guid-ance Office News--Daily Announce-ments, as the scholarships arrive.
8) Students using the “Common Appli-cation” during the 2011-2012 school years are required to apply on-line. The official “2011-2012 Common Ap-plication Online” will launch on Au-gust 1, 2011. Until then, students can use the preview version, which is al-ready available online--complete with highlighted changes-- to familiarize themselves with the application and to view the essay questions. Open and read all tabs at the Common Applica-tion site or you will not understand how to use their electronic system or how to complete your application, to complete supplements, and to ac-cess required teacher evaluation forms! Individual college application requirements are listed within these tabs. www.commonapp.org
2011-2012 Schedule Changes
Schedule changes can be made until June 17, 2011 without a fee. Af-ter that date, a $25.00 fee will be charged for each schedule change made. Be aware that classes fill up quickly, so make your schedule changes early. If you have questions, please call the Guidance Office at 381-2646, ext. 123 or 136.
Senior Cumulative Files are coming home!
Seniors will be receiving their cu-mulative files with their diplomas. A cumulative file follows each stu-dent from kindergarten through high school graduation and includes many items. Parents, you will want to make sure that your student gives this file to you. Many include birth and Bap-tismal certificates, social security numbers, test results, school photos and class work from their early el-ementary years. Hackett will perma-nently retain transcripts and stand-ardized test score results. Your child’s cumulative file will provide you with a trip down memory lane. Enjoy!
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Athletic
Director’s
Corner
2011-12 has been an exciting year for us in the athletic department. We had many highlights. Here are a few:
KVA Championships in Boys and Girls Soccer, and Boys Golf
Academic All State qualifying teams: Volleyball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Girls Golf, Football, Girls Swim, Boys Cross Country, Boys and Girls Bas-ketball, Softball, Baseball, Boys and Girls Tennis
60 Student Athletes from the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior classes participated in a 3 hour cap-tain’s clinic.
Individual State qualifiers in Boys and Girls Cross Country, Ski, Girls and boys Swim, Boys and Girls Ten-nis, Boys Track. Team State qualifi-ers in girls golf and girls bowling.
We watched an outstanding group of Seniors through their last year dis-play leadership, character and class and they leave a legacy of excellence.
Dates to mark on the calendar:
August 1: Physical Exams to be conducted at HCC. 5-7 pm
August 16: Mandatory Parent Meeting to be held in the auditorium
All athletes must have a current physical form (since April 15, 2011) on file in the main office before they will be allowed to tryout, practice or play.
SPORTS PASSFamily Athletics Pass 2011-12 School Year
Application
Please consider the HCC Family Pass as a way to accomplish a number of goals: You can save money, it is a wonderful convenience and you can support Irish Athletics for home events.
The passes are good for all regular season home events including: Varsity and JV Football, Varsity and JV Boys and Girls Soccer, Freshman, JV and Varsity Volleyball, Freshman, JV and Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball, Girls Swim.
Each member of the family will receive his/her own pass as a convenience.
HCC Students can purchase a Student Athletic Pass for $30.00 in the ath-letic office OR it will be included with the purchase of a family pass.
For away KVA events, HCC students (not adults or parents) can save money by purchasing a ticket for $2.00 in the HCC Office. St. Monica and St. A’s Students can receive the same deal by purchasing $2.00 tickets at their school.
Please accept this invitation to join the HCC Athletic Boosters. The annual fee is $25.00. You can check the line below and become part of the club. This monetary support is directly applied to supporting athletic teams here at Hackett Catholic Central. All members are invited to monthly meetings held here in the high school.
HACKETT CATHOLIC CENTRAL ENGLISH DEPARTMENT2011 SUMMER READING LIST
Students who are enrolled in most English classes for next year have required summer reading. Students should complete the assigned work(s) by the first day of classes for the 2011 - 2012 school year. HONORS COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE IRequired novels: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Chosen by Chaim Potek
COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE IIRequired novel: The Outsiders by SE Hinton
AMERICAN LITERATURERequired novel: Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
HONORS AMERICAN LITERATURERequired novel: Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
ENGLISH LITERATURERequired works: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (the 1818 edition) Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
WRITING AND COMMUNICATIONSRequired works: The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman (the entire text) ANDChoose a novel that has been made into a movie and read the novel. Please make sure to choose a novel and a film that are both available because it will be used as your research paper topic. You may not choose a children’s book (the Harry Potter series is not a choice) or any novel included in the curriculum already – To Kill a Mockingbird, The Outsiders, Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Lord of The Rings, Ethan Frome, The Scarlet Letter, As I Lay Dying, Huckleberry Finn..
AP ENGLISH LITERATURERequired works: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The following is a list of some recommended literary works to read in preparation for the College Board AP Exam offered in the spring of 2012
A Farewell to Arms – Ernest HemingwayA Lesson Before Dying – Ernest J. GainesBeloved, Song of Solomon – Toni MorrisonBlue Highways – William Least Heat MoonCannery Row, East of Eden – John SteinbeckFrankenstein – Mary ShelleyGreat Expectations – Charles DickensHouse of Spirits – Isabel AllendeInvisible Man – Ralph Waldo EllisonJane Eyre – Charlotte BronteJasmine – Bharati MukherjeeLives of Girls and Women – Alice Munroe
Meridian – Alice WalkerMoby Dick – Herman MelvilleMrs. Dalloway – Virginia WoolfRaisin in the Sun – Lorraine HansberryShip of Fools – Katherine Anne PorterTess of the D’Urbervilles, The Mayor of Casterbridge - Thomas HardyThe Awakening – Kate ChopinThe Glass Menagerie – Tennessee WilliamsThe House on Mango Street – Sandra CisnerosThe Swamp Dwellers – Wole SoyinkaThe Sweet Hereafter – Russell BanksThe Turn of the Screw, The Portrait of A Lady, Daisy Miller – Henry JamesWuthering Heights – Emily Bronte
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The following Sunshine Uniform clothing items are options:
Pants (stone or black)Shorts (stone or black) from April 1 through October 31Long-sleeved oxford shirt with HCC logo (hunter or white)Short-sleeved polo shirt with HCC logo (hunter, white, black or pale yellow)Long-sleeved polo shirt with HCC logo (hunter or white)Mock turtleneck with HCC logo (white)TieSweater vest with HCC logo (black)Fleece with HCC logo (black)Scarf (grey/black/hunter plaid)Sweater with HCC logo (black)Long-sleeved rugby shirt with HCC logo (grey with black stripe) Girls may wear this item, also.Long-sleeved rugby shirt with HCC patch (black) Girls may wear this item, also.
The following are options for girls:Skirt (grey/black/hunter plaid)3/4 –length sleeved dress shirt with HCC logo (white)Short-sleeved dress shirt with HCC logo (white)
• If socks or tights are visible, they must be either grey, white, hunter green or black, and tights must be of solid color and not patterned. No footless tights are allowed.• Shoes must be closed-toed. Heels must be no higher than 2 inches. No overly conspicuous or distracting shoes are allowed.• No other outerwear will be allowed during school hours. • Skirts must be of appropriate length. Skirts will be tailored ap-propriately by Sunshine School Uniforms and are not to be altered unsuit-ably from that point. Skirts are not to be shorter than 5” from the floor when the student is kneeling.• If a t-shirt or camisole is worn under the uniform shirt, it must be plain white and may not be visible at the waist.• No long-sleeved shirts may be worn under short-sleeved shirts.• Only the top button of the uniform shirts may be left unbuttoned.• Boys must be clean shaven at all times. Sideburns are to be neatly trimmed and are not to extend below the bottom of the ears.• Sunglasses, sweatbands, hats, bandanas or any other type of head-wear is not allowed to be worn during the school day.• Tattoos, permanent or temporary, are highly discouraged and may not be visible during the school day or at school sponsored events which include practices, games.• Extreme or distracting jewelry is not allowed. Piercings other than in the ears are not allowed. Earrings must be no larger than 1 ½ inches.• All clothing must be free of holes, rips, tears, split seams, fraying or any unsuitable alterations. • Students are prohibited from wearing drug, alcohol, or violence-related materials during the school day or at school functions.• Hair is to be neatly cut, combed and trimmed. No overly conspicu-ous or distracting hairstyles or hair colors are allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, designs, partial shaving, dread locks, mohawks, etc. Determination will be made by the administration.
• Hackett approved letter jackets or letter sweaters may be worn during the school day. (Please see the Athletic Director for infor-mation regarding school-approved letter jackets and sweaters.) Any item embroidered or sewn onto the jacket must conform to Hackett’s guidelines.• In all cases, the administra-tion at Hackett Catholic Central High School reserves the right of final de-termination concerning proper stu-dent attire.
DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT
On all occasions, students will be removed from class and sent to the main office. Students will remain in the office, receiving NO CREDIT for class work, until appropriate attire can be found. This may necessitate a phone call to the parent. Students will not be allowed to leave school and return home in order to obtain appropriate attire. A 30-minute detention will be as-signed to students who do not follow the dress code by either the admin-istration or the classroom teacher. Chronic offenders will be subject to further penalty for insubordination as described in the student hand-book including in-school or out-of-school suspensions.
SPIRIT DAY DRESS CODE OPTION
Spirit days will be held on Fridays during the school year unless an-nounced otherwise. On spirit days, students are allowed to wear 2011-2012 Hackett Spirit Shirts if they choose with their uniform pants, shorts or skirts. These shirts have been designed by our students and will be available for purchase at the beginning of the school year.
Hackett Catholic Central High School Dress Code 2011-2012Updated information is in BOLD type
All Hackett uniform apparel must be purchased through Sunshine Uniform Company
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Sunshine School Uniforms will be ON LOCATION
Monday, June 6 from 3:00 until 7:00 PM
Tuesday, June 7 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM in the school gym.
Even if you are not ready to buy, stop in and get measured so that summer ordering will be easier!
