FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL “Home of the Buffaloes” 721 Baker Street S.W. Floyd, VA 24091-0199 Phone (540) 745-9450 Fax (540) 745-9481 G. Tony Deibler, Principal Clay Moran, Assistant Principal Barry Hollandsworth, CTE Director/Assistant Principal April 1, 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians: Spring is finally upon us and we are quickly approaching the final six weeks of the 2014-2015 school year. Spring break will be April 3rd through April 6th. The end of the marking period will be April 16th, and April 17th will be a teacher workday. Report cards will be sent home with students on April 24th. If you have questions about grades, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher. Included with this newsletter are the calendars for April, May and June. End of Course SOL testing will be scheduled for mid-May. Please make every effort to have your student(s) here during the testing window. Congratulations to the class of 2015! Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 31st, at 2:00 p.m. in the new gymnasium. Prior to this event, there are numerous activities scheduled for our seniors such as graduation practice, cap and gown pictures, delivery of graduation items, etc. Parents/guardians of seniors are asked to help us make certain they are well informed of the dates and times for these activities. It is imperative that each senior have a cap and gown for the group picture and for the graduation ceremony. I would like to remind parents that student achievement goes hand-in-hand with regular attendance. Please make sure you are familiar with the attendance policy at the high school. If your child misses school or class, be certain to call the school or send a note with them. With your help, we will work together to ensure that the remainder of this school year will be successful for all of our students. We appreciate your efforts and as always, please feel free to call or stop by if you have questions or concerns. Sincerely, G. Tony Deibler Principal . An Equal Opportunity Employer The Floyd County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age, marital status, or disability in its educational programs, admission to any program, or employment. Please check out the Guidance Corner online for Scholarships Available or come by Guidance Department * SAT TEST DATES FOR 2014-2015* TEST DATES DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION May 2 April 6 June 6 May 8 TEST LOCATION Hidden Valley HS, Cburg HS Hidden Valley HS, Cburg HS Cost $ 52.50 Register online at www.collegeboard.org SATs A lot of students do not relish having to take SATs and yet they are an important component for entrance into some colleges. Khan Academy has free online SAT prep. Give it a try at www.khanacademy.org/sat * ACT TEST DATES FOR 2014-2015* TEST DATES DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION TEST LOCATION April 18 March 13 Hidden Valley HS June 13 May 8 C’burg HS, North Cross HS Cost not including Writing $ 36.50 Cost with Writing $ 52.50 Register online at www.actstudent.org Will need this code when registering for either SAT or ACT- 470850 SOL’s – End of Course Schedule - May 13-23, 2015 Wednesday, May 13 Thursday, May 14 Friday, May 15 Tuesday, May 19 Wednesday, May 20 Thursday, May 21 Friday, May 22 Tuesday, May 26 Math SOLs AM Math SOLs AM Math SOLs AM Reading SOLs AM/PM Social Studies SOLs AM/PM Science SOLs AM/PM Math 8 SOLs AM – Expedited Math and Reading Expedited Science and Social Studies AP EXAMS - May 4th – 15th NRCC Dual Enrollment Placement Tests – April 14-15, 2015 Summer School – June 8-25, 2015 More information will be forthcoming. SENIORS If you took a dual enrollment course do not forget to contact NRCC and request that your transcript be sent to the college you will be attending. Congratulations Seniors! Well done class of 2015! Another year at Floyd County High School is set to finish on May 29th. Thanks to all of the people who made this school year successful. As we say goodbye to the class of 2015, a new eighth grade class will soon be walking our halls. When you return to school in the fall, be sure to help out the newcomers as it was not so long ago that you too were new. Although we are talking about the end, it is still important to focus on a strong finish. Now is the time to ask for help if you need it. Don’t be a stranger to your teachers, counselors, or the library! Use the resources available to you. Plan your summer… Volunteer. There are many amazing opportunities to give back to your community by volunteering. Speak to the local hospital, nursing home, or parks / recreation department to see what you are able to do. Get a job. Earning money can give one a great sense of accomplishment plus you may learn some valuable life skills. College. It is never too early to think about colleges. Take a road trip with your family and start to gather information about schools you think you are interested in. The guidance office receives information about opportunities for students. Please listen to the announcements or stop by the guidance office. Notice to Parents Free and reduced applications may be completed at any time during the school year, especially if any circumstances change. If you would like to apply for benefits you can use a paper copy or go to www.HeartlandApps.com, choose Floyd County and proceed. Applications are uploaded daily and will take effect immediately. We would encourage anyone who thinks they may qualify to complete an application. Paper applications can be returned with your child to school or mailed directly to: Pamela Harris, Floyd County Schools, 140 Harris Hart Road, Floyd, VA 24091.Floyd County Schools would be eligible for more funding from federal and state agencies if the county’s total free and reduced eligibilities reach 50% or more. Due to confusion with dates, limited quantities of extra yearbooks were ordered. They will be sold at distribution for $60 each on a first-come, first-served basis until we run out. Currently, the distribution date is set for May 26th. Check out The Hoofprint online, FCHS’s online newspaper! A link to our paper is available on the school’s homepage. Please direct questions to Emily Williams at [email protected] State Conference is April 9-12, 2015. Please see the FBLA site for more updates and information about our club events throughout the year! Officer Applications for 2015-2016 due May 15, 2015. 3rd Annual Spring Carnival MAY 26, 2015 Floyd County High School will be sponsoring the 3rd Annual Spring Carnival this year. Some events include the Dunk Tank, Football Toss, Temporary Tattoos, Concessions, and Balloon Darts. More information coming soon. Emily Williams Mass Media Adviser & English 12 Teacher [email protected] 540-745-9450 X5671 The Annual Floyd County High School Student Art Show will be Tuesday, May 12th (6-8 pm) and Wednesday, May 13th during 1st-3rd period The art will be work created by students from the fall and spring semester. (12 art classes) Spring Musical June 5, 2015 7:00 Auditorium 2015 Buffalo Spring Showcase Performances FCHS Theatre One Act Festival Bad Auditions by Bad Actors (directed by Junior Cameron Yearout) The Unknown Part of the Ocean (directed by Junior Grace Martin) Superheroes: With Great Power Comes Ordinary Responsibility (directed by Junior Gray Miley) Thursday April 2 - (School Performance - 4th Block) (Community - 7pm) FCHS Auditorium Tickets: School Performance - $2 for students and free for teachers. Community Performance - Adults - $5, Children/Student - $2. The Laramie Project (directed by senior Jason Beckner) Thursday May 14 at 7pm - FCHS Auditorium Saturday May 16 at 7pm - The June Bug Center Tickets: Adults - $8, Children/Student - $5 We appreciate any and all support. Please let me know if you have any questions. Casey Worley, Theatre Teacher [email protected] 2015 Spring/Summer Floyd County High School Buffalo Football: Parents listed below are football activities that are plan for this spring and summer. If you have questions please contact Coach Beale. School 540-745-9450, ext. 5602 or [email protected]. Some activities may be subject to change. Activities/Events: April 19 – Carol White Kicking Clinic: instruction for kickers, punters, snapper, and holders. Cost is free for all Floyd County students. May 2—O-Line Camp at Glenvar High School – Contact Coach Nester for details May 19- Parent Meeting – Time to be announced Summer strength and conditioning and weight room activities will begin on Monday, June 1. Regular workout days will be on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of each week. Times to be announced. June 4, 5, 6—Buffalo Football Rec-sandlot camp. High school players will assist in coaching the camp. June 10—7 on 7 at Christiansburg June 24 – 7 on 7 at Christiansburg June 28- July 4—VHSL no activity week – July 20 – July 23 – BUFFALO PRIDE WEEK **** Update VHSL physicals are due on or any time before July 24. Students are required to have a new physical each school year. Physicals are good from May1 of the current year through June 30 of the succeeding year. JV and Varsity practice will officially begin on Thursday July 30 th; the first 3 days of practice will be at Christ Church School. The team will leave for Christ Church on Wednesday, July 29 and return to Floyd on Saturday August 1. Cost of trip will be discuss at the May parent meeting. The practices at Christ Church are required no student will be denied because of financial cost. Floyd County High School Softball Camp Location: Floyd County High School (In old gym if bad weather) Week of June 15-18, 2015 Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (bring indoor shoes every day in case of bad weather) Hitting / Fielding / Throwing /Base Running Fundamentals Ages: Grades 1-8 (grade entering in fall 2015) Time: (Grades 1-4) 9:00am – 12:00pm (Grades 5-8) 1:00pm – 4:00pm Cost: 1 Child - $40 / 2 Children (Same Family) - $75 / 3 Children (Same Family) - $100 All participants will receive a camp T-shirt. ** Make checks payable to FCHS. Write account 216 in memo field** _______________________________________________________________________________________ (Please detach and return with deposit/payment) Name ________________________________ Home Telephone ____________________ Address _____________________________________________________ Grade Entering in the fall of 2015___________ School attending _____________________________________ Waiver and Release: In consideration of my application being accepted, I, intending to be legally bound, do hereby, my heirs, executers, and administration, waive, release, and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damage which I may hereafter accrue to me against Floyd County High School, Floyd County High School Softball Camp, the Camp director, or their respective employees, office, agents, representatives, successors, and/or assignee, for any and all damages which may be sustained or suffered by me in connection with my association with or participation in, or rising out of my traveling to and returning from said school to be participated in on the campus of Floyd County High School. _______________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Mail to: Floyd County High School c/o Coach Scott Thompson 721 Baker Street Floyd, VA 24091 or __________ Date Drop off: FCHS Main Office Annual Performance Report 2013-2014 Select Link to view Document Bus Drivers Needed – We Will Train! Daily Routes, Athletic Teams, Substitute Drivers . . . . contact the Floyd County Public Schools Transportation Department at 745-9427. Thanks. “Student Connect” – low cost internet Floyd County High School and Citizens Telephone are teaming up to offer low cost internet to students who are eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch. For more information, please go to the following link -- http://www.floyd.k12.va.us/ourdistrict/news/studentconnectreducedpricedinternet For a Free/Reduced Lunch Application, please contact the high school at 745-9450 Please Join Us For The 7th Annual Service Fair! Dinner will be provided at Floyd County High School Date: April 9, 2015 Where: FCHS Time: 5-7pm 7th Annual SERVICE FAIR Click Link to view Flyer Attention Parents Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is gearing up for another successful After Prom Party. The generous support we receive each year from the Floyd community enables us to provide a safe alternative for our young people. The After Prom Party will be held on April 26, 2015, beginning at 12:30 A.M. in Old Gym. As always, it is our goal to provide a safe and entertaining evening for our students, free from drugs and alcohol. Anyone who can volunteer would be greatly appreciated, because without your help this event cannot take place. If you are interested in volunteering please contact: Kathy Klatka [email protected] 540-745-9450, ext. 5696 Students may sign in until 1:15 AM. Doors will close at that time. Students who leave after they have signed in may NOT return. Activities will end at 5 AM. PROM 2015 ECO VILLAGE – SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH 8 PM - MIDNIGHT Senior Activities 2015!!!! April 27 Individual Cap and Gown Pictures (Cap/Gown Provided) May 1 Graduation item delivery during lunches. Rehearsal and group picture during 4th period. (New Gym) May 7 Scholarships and Awards Program - 7:00 p.m. (Aud.) May 8 Graduation Rehearsal - 10:15 a.m. (New Gym) Senior Picnic During Lunches May 22 Graduation Rehearsal - 11:45a.m. (New Gym) TBA Baccalaureate Service May 29 Last Day of School – HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS May 31 Graduation - Seniors report at 1:00 p.m. to the cafeteria Commencement begins at 2:00 p.m. in the New Gym Each Senior must have a cap/gown, tassel and sash to participate in the graduation ceremony. You will also need to have these items for the group picture on May 1st. 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367) Email: jostens.com/contact www.jostens.com Parents and Students Needed: Budget Public Comment – Board Of Supervisors There will be a public comment session on April 21s at the Floyd County Administrative Building. Parents and Students are encouraged to come out and speak on behalf of the schools system. At the high school, additional faculty is needed in Career & Technical Education – which will help decrease class sizes throughout the school. Calendars APRIL MAY JUNE Notes from the Principal – Important Dates! Spring Break April 3rd – 6th End of the Six Weeks April 16th Teacher Workday April 17th Report Cards Sent Home April 24th Prom – April 25th at the Eco Village Individual Cap/Gown Pictures – April 27th (Cap/Gown Provided) Senior Graduation Item Delivery – May 1st Senior Group Cap/Gown Picture – May 1st SOL’s Mid May (details in Guidance Corner) Last Day – May 29th (early release) st Graduation – May 31 @ 2:00 p.m. in the New Gym
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