A letter from Mr. Devine regarding scholarships

Dear Friend of Hull High School,

“Although more Americans are getting help from scholarships and tax breaks, the net cost of college is eating up a higher share of the typical family's income in 2011, according to a report released Wednesday.   The sticker price of studying and living on campus at the average public university rose 5.4% for in-state students, or about $1,100, to $21,447 this fall, the College Board estimated.  The chief cause of that increase was a dramatic spike in tuition and fees at hundreds of public universities. Tuition at the average public university jumped 8.3% to $8,244.  The sticker price of living and studying for a year at a typical private college rose 4.3% to $42,224 this year.”    - http://money.cnn.com/2011/10/26/pf/college/college_tuition_cost/index.htm.

Tuition at public colleges is increasing by 8.3%.  Unfortunately, the amount of financial aid offered to our students has not increased at this same level.  In fact, many governmental scholarship and loan programs are giving substantially less to students, due to severe budget cuts.  Our students need your help more than ever.

I know that many of us are facing difficult financial situations in our own lives, but I am asking you to consider helping a 2014 Hull High School graduate earn a college degree.  This assistance can take several forms:

·         You can establish a scholarship in the name of loved one.  You can choose the recipient yourself or ask that the Hull High School faculty choose the recipient based on the criteria you chose.  This scholarship can be in any amount and can be endowed by you for as many years as you choose.

·         You can give a one-time financial award in any amount to a Hull High School student.  As with an established scholarship, you can choose the recipient yourself or ask that the Hull High School faculty choose the recipient based on the criteria you chose. 

·         You can give any amount to the Hull High School General Scholarship Fund.  The Hull High School faculty will award several scholarships, the amount to be determined by the generosity of the Hull community. 

If you have contributed before, on behalf of Hull High School, I give you my sincere thanks.  Through your generosity, you have made a significant difference in the life of a Hull High School graduate.  If you have not given before, I ask that you consider giving this year.

If you are choosing to establish a scholarship or give a one-time financial award, please contact Mrs. Lisa Dalton at Hull High School (ldalton@town.hull.ma.us or 781-925-3000 extension 1106)  before May 11, 2014.  If you would like to contribute to the general scholarship fund, you may send a check, made out to Hull High School (please put “Scholarship Fund” in the memo line), to Mrs. Lisa Dalton at Hull High School.

The generosity of the people of Hull, and the surrounding communities, continues to amaze me.  Your support has allowed so many Hull High School graduates to achieve their dreams of earning a college degree. Thank you for making a difference in their lives.

With sincere thanks,

Michael Devine

Principal

Hull High Student receiving National Cadet of the Year Award

Hull High School senior Sean Hauter has been selected to receive the national 2013 Naval Sea Cadet of the Year Award.  

"We are very happy to report that one of our graduating cadets, Chief Petty Officer Sean Hauter of Squadron 7-Zulu (Quincy), has been selected to receive the national 2013 U.S. Naval Sea Cadet of the Year Award!

For service as set forth in the following CITATION:

For truly outstanding performance of duty in 2013 while serving as the Command 

Chief Petty Officer of Squadron SEVEN-ZULU, Quincy, Massachusetts. In all 

respects, CPO Hauter has led “from the deckplates”. Thanks in large part to his 

dedication to planning and executing unit drills, Squadron SEVEN-ZULU and Training 

Ship WASP have developed new hands-on training opportunities and achieved record 

completion rates in cadet advanced trainings, correspondence courses and promotions. 

CPO Hauter’s chain of command attributes much of the unit’s recent success to his 

personal example, maturity and leadership. CPO Hauter has completed his own 

advancement requirements in record time, thereby demonstrating leadership by 

example. He was hand-picked for, and successfully completed, three NSCC recruit 

training staff billets in California, serving as Training Officer and as Battalion 

Command Chief. In addition, he participated in the U.S. Naval Academy’s 2013 

Summer Seminar and was named Overall Outstanding Candidate, a rare award. He has 

excelled at Hull High School, both academically and athletically. CPO Hauter’s consistent record of achievement both in the NSCC and the community reflect great credit upon himself, 

and are in keeping with the highest traditions of New England Region 1-1, the U.S. 

Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

Chief Hauter was competitively selected from over 12,000 cadets across the nation, and we are very proud of him and his fellow cadets! This annual award recognizes the Naval Sea Cadet who has excelled in all phases of NSCC training, and whose achievements mark him or her as the NSCC Cadet of the Year.

Matthew P. Landry 

Lieutenant Commander, NSCC 

Regional Director 1-1"

March College Open Houses

OPEN  HOUSE  NOTICES        March, 2014   

Reprinted from College Impressions Newsletter        

Code:  OH = Open House; IS = Information Session;  ON = Over Night

Suggestion:  When responding regarding attendance, confirm the date and time and place of the meeting.

Adelphi U., LI, NY  Mar. 4  -OH, Gen. Studies-, Mar. 11  _OH, University College  call (800) Adelphia

Albright Col.,  Reading, PA,  Mar. 29 –Spring Preview  IS-  call (610) 921-7260

Alfred  U., Alfred, NY,  Mar. 1 &  29  Saturday Group IS-   call (607) 871-2115

American International Col., Springfield, MA,  Mar. all Saturdays –Saturday Visits in the AM  call  (800) 242-3142

Anna Maria Col., Paxton, MA, Mar. 1 & 22,  -Saturday IS-  call  (800) 344-4586

Babson Col., Wellesley, MA,  Mar.  29  -Spring Preview Day-  call (800) 488-3696

Bay Path Col., Longmeadow, MA,  Mar. 8  -Select Saturday-  call  (800) 782-7284 

Becker Col., Leicester, MA,  Mar.  1 –Spring OH-  9 am to 2 pm  call  (877) 5BECKER

Beloit Col,  Beloit, WI,  Mar.  29  -Junior Visit Day-  call  (800) 356-2751

Benjamin Franklin College, Boston, MA,  Mar. 29  -Mini OH-  call  (617) 423-4630

Boston Architectural Center, Boston, MA,  Mar. 2  -IS-  5:30 pm to 7 pm  call (617) 262-5000

Boston Col., Chestnut Hill, MA., Mar.  3, to 31 –Eagle Eye Sessions, Monday thru Friday.- 10 am, call (800) 360-2522

Bridgewater Col., VA,   Mar. 1 -OH- call  (800) 759-8328 

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, See the Special Programs Enrichment Section for info on 17^th Annual Woman’s Summit

Bryn Mawr Col., Bryn Mawr, PA., Mar. 1, 22, 29 -IS-  call   (610) 526-5000

Canisius Col., Buffalo, NY, Mar.  1 & 8, -Saturday Visit Day-, 10 am,   call (800) 278-8933

Case Western Reserve. Cleveland, OH, Mar. 28   -Spring OH- 8:30 am  to  4 pm,   call (216) 358-2000

Castleton State Col., Castleton, VT, Mar. 8 & 22 –Spring Saturday IS- Call (800) 639-8521

22 -Saturday Information Session- call (800) 639-8521

Champlain Col., Burlington, VT, Mar.  1, 8, 15 & 22,    -Saturday Information Sessions-, call (800) 570-5858

Clark U., Worcester, MA, Mar. for details regarding the Campus Visit Experience Programs consult   

the item in the Special Programs College Admissions Section.  For greater definition, call (508) 793-7711

Colby-Sawyer Col., New London, NH, Mar. 7 –Discovery Day-, call (800)272-1015

Colorado Col., Colorado Springs, Mar. 1 –Music Auditions-, Mar. 7 -OH, Design & Merchandising- call  (800) 542-7214

Colorado State U, Ft. Collins, CO, Mar. 1 Music Audition,Mar 7-Spotlight on Design & Merchandising (970) 491-5529 

Cornell U., Ithaca, NY, Feb. 9 to 28 –Red Carpet Society ON Hosting Program- juniors given preference call (607) 255-3447

Culinary Institute of America, New York, Mar. 20 -OH, Career Changers & Advances & College Grads call (800) 285-4627

C.W. Post, Brookville, Long Island, NY, Mar. 21 -OH for Degree candidates-,  for details call (800) 548-7526

Dean College, Franklin, MA, Mar. 1 - Saturday with Dean-, Mar. 21 –Discover Dean-   call (877) 879-3326

D’Youville Col.,  Buffalo, NY Mar 3 –Saturday Visit.-,  Mar   12 –Senior Day- call  (800) 777-3921

Elmira Col., Elmria, NY, Mar.  29 -OH- call (800) 935-6472 

Elms Col., Chicopee, MA, Mar. 1 - Interview Day- call (800) 255-3567

Emmanuel Col., Boston, MA, Mar. 22 & 29 –Information Days- call (617) 735-9715

Fairfield U, Fairfield, CT,  Mar.15 –Jr. OH-, Mar. 1&8 –Weekend Campus Visits-  call  (203) 254-4100

Fitchburg State Col., Fitchburg, MA Mar.  1 –Saturday Information Session- 11:30 am, call (978) 665-3144

Florida Institute of Tech., Melbourne, Fla., Mar.  21 -Exploration Day- call (800) 888-4348

Florida Southern Co, Lakeland, FL, Mar. 14&15 –Scholars Weekend-Mar. 15 –Music & Theatre Audition(800) 888-4348

Framingham State U., Framingham, MA.  Mar 1 - Information Session- call (508) 626-4500

Franklin Col., Franklin, IN Mar.  1, 15, 22, 29 –Saturday visit-, 10 am,   call (800) 852-0232   

Franklin & Marshall, Lancaster, PA, Mar. 22 Junior OH- call (877) 678-9111

Franklin Pierce Col., NH Mar 1, 8, 22  -Saturday Tours-  call  (800)  437-0048

Gannon U., Erie, PA, Mar. 15, 22, 29 -Saturday IS & T,  call  (800) GANNON

Geneva Col., Geneva, PA Mar 22 –First Look for high school freshmen, sophomores, & juniors-  call (800) 847-8255 

Gettysburg Col., Gettysburg, PA.  Mar. 29 -Junior OH- call (717) 337-6300

Goucher Col., Baltimore, MD, Mar.  1 & 29 -Saturday Visits-, call (800)-Goucher

Hallmark Sch. of Photography,  Turner Falls, MA, Mar. TBA -OH, Careers in Photography-  12  pm to 3:30 pm  call (413) 863-2478

Hartwick Col., NY, Mar. 8 -Saturday IS-, call (888) 427-9425

Hobart Wm. Smith Col., Geneva, NY Mar. 20   –Junior Visit Days- call (800) 852-2256

Hood Col., Frederick, MD, Mar.   15 & 29,    -Saturday Presentations- call (800) 922-1599

Hope Col., Holland MI  Mar. 28  -Visit Day- ,   call (800) 968-7850 

Jacksonville, U. of, Jacksonville, FLA, Mar. 8 –Fine Arts Audition  & Aviation OH- call : (904) 256-7663

Johnson & Wales U., Providence, RI,  see Special Programs College Admissions Section for March Departmental  Programs 

Lasell Col., Newton, MA -Mar.  29 -Lasell Day- call   (617) 243-2000

Lawrence Mem.-Regis Col. Collaborative ASN Prog., Nursing. Medford, MA, Mar. 6 -OH- 7 pm to 9 pm, call (781) 306-6649 

LeMoyne Col., Syracuse, NY  Mar.  1 & 29 -Winter Info. Program- noon to 2 pm, call (800) 333-4733

Lesley U. (Col. of Art & Design, Boston, MA,  Mar. 19 & 20  -IS-,  call  (617) 585-6600

Loyola Col., Baltimore, MD, Mar 15, - Saturday at Loyola-, 11 am to 1:30 pm, call (800) 221-9107                                                                                                                                               

Maine, U. of, Orono, ME, Mar 29 -Saturday Information Day- call (207) 581-1561

Mass. Col. of Lib. Arts, No. Adams, MA Mar. 29 –Saturday Tour & Information Session- call (800)969-MCLA

UMASS Amherst, Amherst, MA Mar.  2, –OH for Admitted Students- consult UMASS.edu/admissions/springreceptions

UMass Boston, Boston, MA Mar. 15 -Saturday Showcase, Mini OH- 11 am to 1:30 pm, call (617) 287-6106

Missouri, U. of, Columbus, MO, Mar. 14 & 21 –Black & Gold Day- call (573) 882-2456

Mt. Ida Col., Newton, MA Mar.  22 - OH, Effective Student Day- call (617) 928-4500

Muhlenberg Col., Allentown, PA, Mar. –Muhlenberg launches Interview program for high school junior class,

Newbury Col., Boston, MA Feb. 21   –OH- ,    call (617) 730-7004

New England Col., Henniker, NH, Feb.  Feb 15 –OH-,   call (800) 521-7642

New England Sch. of Art & Design (Suffolk U.), Boston, MA, Feb.  14 –Information Session-, 11 am to 1 pm, call (617) 573-8785

New England Tech.  Warwick, RI  Mar.  7 -Engineer & Communications Tech.  Day- Must R.S.V.P. by Feb.  28 

Mar. 6 -Tech Exposition - call (800) 736-7744                                                   

New Haven, University of, CT, Mar.  7 -Enhanced Visits

 

Northeastern U., Boston, MA  consult Special Programs College Admissions Section for information on Departmental Meetings

Norwich U., Plainfield, VT, Mar.  23 -Spring OH-, Mar. 1 to 3 & Mar 28 to 30,-Leadership Challenge Weekend-

call  (800) 622-0154  

Paul Smith Col., Lake Placid, NY, Mar. 29 -Cooking fpr Scholarships- call (800) 421-2605

Plymouth State Col., Plymouth, NH, Mar. 29 –Spring for high school juniors- call (800) 842-6900

Quinnipiac U., Hamden, CT, Mar.  1, 8, 22 -Visit Days- call (203) 582-8200 

Randolph Macon Col., Ashland, VA.,   Mar. 3, 10 & 17   –Macon Days-  call  (800) 888-1762 Hobart Wm. Smith Col., Geneva, NY   Mar. 20   –Junior Visit Days- call (800) 852-2256

Regis Col., Weston, MA., Mar. 1  -Spring Information Session-  9:30 am,  call  (800) 456-1820

Rhode Island School Of Design, Providence, RI, Mar.  8, 15 -Saturday Program-, 1 pm,   call (800) 364 RISD

St. Andrew’s U. of Scotland, Mar. 12 –Visiting Days- Email www.st-andrews@ac.uk  telephone  44 (0) 1334-463330

St. Lawrence U.,    Mar. 28 -Junior Visit Day- call (315) 229-5011

St. Michaels Col., Winooski, VT, Mar 1, 8 & 29 -Winter Saturday Tour- at 11:00 am,   call   (800) 762-8000

St. Olaf Col. Northfield, MN   Mar. 17 -Junior Preview Day- call (800) 800-3025

Skidmore Col., Saratoga Springs, NY Mar. 21 & 28 -Junior OH- call (518) 580-5000

So. Florida Col., Lakeland, FL, Mar. 14-15, -Scholarship Weekend-,    call (863) 680-4111

So. New Hampshire, U. of, Manchester, NH, Mar. 28 -Culinary Arts OH- call (800) 642-4968

So. Vermont Col, Bennington, VT, Mar. 9 & 24 -Weekend Information Days- call (802) 447-4000

Springfield Col., Springfield, Ma., Mar.  1 & 15,   –IS, Human Services- call (800) 343-2000

Stetson U., Deland, FL, Mar.  22 – OH-, see Special Programs College Admissions Section for Hi-Notes Shadow Programs  call (800) 688-0101

Suffolk U., Boston, MA, Mar.   1 & 8 Select Saturday-    call (617) 573-8460

SUNY, Syracuse, NY, Col. Engineering, Sci., Forestry, Mar. 21 Information Programs- 1 pm - 4 pm,  call (315) 470-6600

Tampa, U. of Tampa, Tampa, FL.  Mar 23 -OH- call (800) 733-4773  

Unity Col., ME., Mar. 1 -Spring OH- call (207) 948-3131

Vassar Col., Poughkeepsie, NY Mar.  29 -Saturday Tour & IS-   call (800) 827-7270

Vermont, U. of Burlington, VT,   Mar.  15 & 22 -Group Info. Sess.-  call ((802) 656-3370

VMI, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, Mar.  21 & 22 -OH & ON- call (540) 464-7230

Wagner Col., New York City, Mar.  TBA -Saturday Overview (usually three)  call  (800) 221-1010

Wentworth Inst., Boston, MA, Mar. 22 -Saturday Tours- call (617) 585-4070

Western New England U., Springfield, MA Mar. 30 –OH, accepted students only-  call (800) 782-1122

Wheaton Col., Norton, MA, Mar. 21 –Preview Day call (800) 394-6003  

Wheelock Col., Boston, MA,   Mar. 29,   -Accepted Student Day-   call (617) 734-5200

Woocester, Col of, Woocester, OH, Mar.  1 & 29 –Scott Saturday--,  call (330) 263-2322

 

 

A Thank You note for Senior Class' donation

Prior to the Thanksgiving Rally, the student's of Hull High School participate in a "links contest."  Classes compete against each other in seeing which class can purchase the most links.  The links are then connected in the form of a paper chain and unveiled at the rally to announce the contest winner.

The winning class keeps 50% of the proceeds generated with the other 50% going to a charity of their choice.  This year, the senior class was victorious.  The seniors then selected the Batten Disease Support and Research Association as their charity of choice.

Please see below a note from the Executive Director of the charity.  Congratulations on a job well done by the class of 2014.

Parent - Teacher Conferences & Sophomore Parent Presentation

Parent - Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 11th and Wednesday, March 12th.  Conference appointments can be made for all of you student's teachers, or just a few teachers.  The appointments last approximately 10 minutes and are assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Tuesday's conferences are in the evening from 5:30 - 8:30 PM.

Sophomore Parent Presentations will be at 5:30 and 6:30.

 

Wednesday's conferences are in the afternoon from 1:20 - 3:20 PM.

Conference appointments can be made with Fran Troy in the guidance office.  

Please contact Fran at ftroy@town.hull.ma.us

Please include the teachers you would like to see and the day you would like to schedule your conferences.  Sophomore parents please include which Sophomore presentation you would like to attend:  either the 5:30 or 6:30 presentation.

Winter State Tournament Schedule

Congratulations to the Ice Hockey team and the Boys' Basketball team.  Both have qualified for the State Tournament.  Ice Hockey will play Monday night vs. Hopkinton at 4PM at the Gallo Ice Arena in Bourne.  Boys Basketball will travel to the Hyannis Youth Center on Tuesday at 6:30 to face Pope John Paul II.  Go Pirates!

New Scholarship

NEW ENGLAND COUNSELORS OF COLOR BRIDGING ACCESS TO COLLEGE (NECBAC)


Award:  Book Scholarship


Qualifications:

• Student of color graduating from a New England high school
• Enrolling full time in a NECBAC member institution (the member list is available both online and in the Guidance Office)

How to apply:  Applicants must submit an official application, essay and high school transcript through the NECBAC website. 
www.NECBAC.org


Deadline:  May 15, 2014

Fitness Center for Students

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Hull High School fitness center is alive with activity.  Hull High School PE/Wellness Teacher Jake McGrath, volunteers his time after school to direct workouts.  During this time, students and student-athletes are instructed through a series of weight training and fitness activities.  If you have any questions about fitness center access for your student, contact Mr. McGrath at gmcgrath@town.hull.ma.us.

Upcoming Guidance Office Events

Guidance Office Events - March 2014

Sophomore Parent Presentation

The week after vacation the guidance counselors will be in Mr. MacKenzie's US History I classes, working with sophomore students on a career inventory and post-secondary planning project.  The students will be using Family Connection, which is a great college planning resource.  We'd like to share your student's results with you and introduce you to this amazing tool through an interactive presentation!




We will be doing this presentation during the evening Spring Parent Conferences, which are Tuesday, March 11th beginning at 5:30 PM.  If you are a parent/guardian of a sophomore, when you sign up for your conferences, let Mrs. Troy know you'd like to attend the presentation and she'll book your appointments around it.  If you aren't coming in for a conference, we ask that you still email Mrs. Troy to sign-up as we'll be using computers and want to make sure we have a spot for you!




You can begin to book your spring conferences and sign up for this presentation now, by emailing Fran Troy at ftroy@town.hull.ma.us.  Please email her with the names of the teachers you'd like to see and don't forget to let her know you want to attend the Sophomore Parent Presentation!




Junior Parent Presentation




On Thursday, March 20th, the guidance counselors will be giving a presentation to junior parents on the college search process.  This event starts at 6:30 PM!  In addition to the guidance presentation, an Admissions Counselor from Boston College will be on hand to give you hints on the admissions process and answer your questions.  We encourage all members of the class of 2015 and their parents/guardians to attend!

We want to make sure you have something to do this vacation...so here are some new scholarship!


MASSACHUSETTS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION


Award:  $2000


Qualifications:

• Massachusetts resident
• Plan to enroll at an accredited two- or four-year school with a major or intention of studying over-the-air broadcasting

How to apply:  Applications are available in the guidance office.


Deadline:  March 28, 2014




TRI-COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION


Award:  No specific amount given


Qualifications:

• Graduating senior
• Attending college next fall and majoring in music

How to apply:  Application forms are available online at http://tricountysymphonicband.org/scholarships.html


Deadline:  April 1, 2014




CHARLES ELIOT SCHOLARSHIP


Award:  $500 +


Qualifications:

• Graduating senior
• Student is entering his/her first year of college and is interested in pursuing an academic career in land use planning that will guide our society to a more sustainable future.
• "Land use planning" can include housing and economic development, transportation, environmental protection, energy conservation, and impacts on public health - all of which relate to improving our "living environment."

How to apply:  A detailed application form is available  from the MAPC website:  http://www.mapc.org/about-mapc/eliot-scholarship


Deadline:  April 25, 2014

Come Out and Support Hull Pirate Basketball!

Hull High School Basketball

New SAT Prep Class

South Shore Vocational Technical High School is holding SAT Prep courses beginning this March.  The class will prepare students to take the May 3rd test.


Writing/Reading
Crash Course for the writing/reading SAT test:  Saturdays 10-12 am, Mondays 7:30-9:00, and Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm.
Cost: $150.00
Classes Start:  March 29 - April 30


Math
Crash Course for the Math SAT:  Saturdays 8-10 am, Mondays 6-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm.
Cost:  $150.00
Classes start:  March 29 - April 30


Information and sign-up forms are available in the guidance office.


Additional SAT Prep Information - there are multiple companies that hold SAT Prep classes in neighboring towns.  Most companies offer private tutoring, small group tutoring, and more structured classes.  Here are a few to look into:


Revolution Prep - www.revolutionprep.com


Princeton Review - www.princetonreview.com


Kaplan - www.kaptest.com/college/SAT/index.html


Upcoming SAT Dates & Deadlines:
We recommend ALL members of the class of 2015 sign up for a spring test!  Even if they aren't thinking about college right now, it's best to take the test in case they change their minds.


Registration for the SAT takes place at www.collegeboard.org


Test Date:  May 3rd,  Registration Deadline:  April 4th
Test Date:  June 77th, Registration Deadline:  May 9th

Freshman Experience Newsletter

January - February, 2014

A Note from Mrs. Cocchi:

• Geometry - Proving figures congruent, proving triangles congruent using SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS.
• H. Geometry - Midsegments of Triangles, Perpendicular and Angle Bisectors, and Medians and Altitudes.
• Freshmen Math - Quadratic - Quadratic Equation, the discriminant and systems of linear and quadratic functions.  Getting ready to wrap up term 2 and take term 2 test.
• Freshmen Math - Linear - FOIL, Factoring and getting ready to wrap up term 2 and take term 2 test.

• Don't forget the website for the book is www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.  Make sure you have your logon and password handy. 

A Note from Mrs. (Canniff) MacKenzie:

• In Algebra I Linear Emphasis, the students are working on solving inequalities, working with sets (intersection and union), and will begin their study on functions.
• In Algebra I Quadratic Emphasis, the students are working on solving quadratic equations and will begin their study on radical expressions.
• GOOD NEWS!!!!  If you are absent or lose your worksheet, Aspen will not only include the homework assignment, but also a copy of the worksheet as an attachment!!

Don't forget the website for the book is www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.  Make sure you have your logon and password handy.  Also, make sure all students have either a spiral notebook or a section in their binder devoted exclusively to Algebra.  Students need to complete their homework assignments so that they become proficient at the various skills before they are tested.  Doing homework, reviewing the material and being organized are essential for a student to be successful in high school.

A Note from Mr. Fuller:

Mr. Fuller's English classes have just begun reading the classic novel, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.   During the month of January the English curriculum will be based around African-American literature, including this novel, the rhetorical language used in Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, Maya Angelou's Poetry, and a variety of additional literature.

 A Note from Mrs. Connors:

The freshmen writing classes for term 3 will begin the research paper writing process. Students will present their findings to the class using prezi. There is no mid-term because they are alternating term classes.  There will be a final exam at the end of term 3 and the end of term 4.

A Note from Ms. Desmond:

Wellness 9A is finishing up a PE unit at the end of the term and returning to Health at the start of term 3. Term 3 health units include substance use and abuse, sex education, and decision-making skills.

Wellness 9F will have the written final exam on Tuesday 1/21 and the physical final exam on Wednesday 1/22. In the case of absences we will continue the written exam on Thursday 1/23 and the physical exam on Friday 1/24.

Wellness 9C will meet for the first time on Monday 1/27. The students will report to room B132 and will need to bring a writing utensil.

A Note from Ms. Lidington:

In Introductory Physics, we'll be taking a midterm on Jan 22nd and 23rd that will be a major grade for Term 2.  In February we'll be learning about electricity and magnetism before vacation, and the kids will be able to experiment with circuits, the static electricity generator, and simple electric motors.  Students will also be starting their Term 3 projects on energy and energy transfers.

A Note from Mr. Bell:

In Mr.Bell's World History II classes students have been learning about European imperialism and its impact, both positive and negative, on the imperialized nations.  In addition to understanding the motives and effects of imperialization students studied primary sources to help them contrast the perspective of the Europeans with those they controlled.  Heading into vacation week we will begin our study of WWI which will include reading All Quiet on the Western Front.  Some of this classic war novel will be read independently over the break.

A Note from Mrs. Grosso:

The National Honor Society will be holding Homework Help after school on Wednesdays. Students can come to the library and get extra help with their work from upper classmen or just drop in to have some company while doing their work.

A Note from Ms. Wescott (Spanish I):

For the next few weeks in Spanish class, we will be learning to describe a house/apartment and families. We will create family trees and design our dream houses- with descriptions in Spanish. At the end of the unit, students will create a narrated slideshow describing either a house/apartment or family on the website VoiceThread. Also coming up will be a culture project with student's choice of topic which they will present and learn about a Hispanic person, place or tradition from each other!

           

A  Note from Mrs. Ivas:

Reading Strategies          

Be an active reader:  Know the purpose for reading.  Let that guide you in determining important information;

Use title, graphics, sidebars to help make connections with text;

Read open response-type questions before reading to help determine purpose for reading;

Underline, highlight or take notes as you read;

Develop questions to help clarify confusing passages;

Write summary statements about material that you have read as often as you need;

Reread passages for clarification, comprehension checks;

Read for enjoyment.

A Note from Ms. Held:

All of Ms. Held's art classes are in the process of finishing up for the semester.  Their final exam is made up of three parts:  Project, Written Reflection/Course Evaluation and Oral Presentation of Project.  Projects are due this Friday, 1/17.  The last couple of days of the semester, students will be presenting their projects and cleaning/organizing the art room.  It has been a great semester and I have really enjoyed getting to know all of the students through their art!

Green Gecko Fundraiser

Hull High School Art Club members will be fundraising for the Green Gecko orphanage in Cambodia during all lunches this week.  Students are invited to come and check out the presentation table.  Art Club members participated in an Art Exchange project with the orphanage and decided they want to make a larger impact.   The groups goal is to raise $840.  This is enough money to buy each Green Gecko kid a pair of shoes which will allow them to go to school and help prevent the spread of disease.  For $2 we are raffling off Mr. Devine's parking spot for a week and for $5, you can wear a hat on Friday.  Whichever entices you more!  Or even just donating a dollar!!  Every little bit helps! 

Here is their website to learn a bit more: http://www.greengeckoproject.org/ and see below for a few images of the Green gecko kids Happy Memory Art Exchange project with our Art Club!

Boston Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Congratulations are in order for Hull High School Senior Eric Donovan.  Eric entered his digitally altered photo, titled Aquarius, into the Boston Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.  For his efforts, Eric was named and honorable mention award winner.

Here is a look at Eric's award winning work:

February College Open Houses

OPEN  HOUSE  NOTICES    February,  2014    Reprinted from: COLLEGE IMPRESSIONS NEWSLETTER

 

Suggestion:   When responding regarding attendance, confirm the date/time and place of the meeting.  

 

OH= Open House

IS= Information Session

ON= Overnight Session

TBA= To Be Announced

Adelphia U., Garden City L.I., NY,  See Special Program Sect. for February Admissions Programs  call (800) 233-5744

Alfred U., Alfred, NY  Feb. 1, 8, 15,  –Saturday Visit Day-  call (607) 871-252-2115

American International Col., Springfield, MA, all Saturdays in Feb. in the AM-Saturday Visit Days-call  (800) 242-3142

American U., Washington, D.C., Feb 17  -Preview Day -  call  (800) 428-4632  

Art Inst. of Boston, Boston, MA Feb. 3 -IS- 5 pm to 7 pm  call (617) 585-6724

Bay Path Col., Longmeadow, MA. Feb 2 –OH-(Feb 9 Snow Date), call (800) 782-7284

Bay State Col., Boston, MA.  Feb.  8 -OH-, call (617) 217-9000 

Becker Col., Worcester, MA. will feature three Programs Overviews see Special Program Section for details 

Benjamin Franklin Inst. of Tech., Boston, MA,  Feb. 8  -Mini OH-  call  (617) 423-4630 or (877) 400-BFIT

Boston Architectural Center, Boston, MA, Feb. 3 –IS-  5:30  pm to 7 pm,  call  (617) 262-5000

Boston Col., Chestnut Hill, MA, Feb.10 thru Feb. 29  -Eagle Eye Sess.-, 10 & 11 am, Mon. thru Fri. call (800) 360-2522 

Brandeis U., Waltham, MA  Jan. 13 through Feb. 28 -Information Session & Campus Tours- call (781) 736-3500

Bridgewater Col., Bridgewater, VA., Feb. 8 -OH- 8:30 am to 1:30 pm,   call (800) 759-8328

Bridgewater State U., Bridgewater, MA,  Jan. & Feb.–SAT Prep. Program- see Special Program Section for greater detail                                                                                                            

Bryant U.  Pleasantville, RI   Feb.  18 & 19 -Ladies Night- call (800) 622-7001

Canisius Col., Buffalo, NY, Feb  22 –Saturday Visit-,  call (800)  843-1517

Case Western U., Cleveland, Feb. 17 - Presidents Day OH-   call (800) 967-8898

Castleton St. Col., Castleton, VT., Feb. 15 –Saturday IS-  call (800 )639-8521 

Cedar Crest Col., Allentown, PA, Feb.  1 -Spring OH-, Feb. 22, –Scholarship Competition-, call (800) 360-1222

Champlain Col., Burlington, VT  Feb.  1, 15, 22  -Saturday Visits-,  call  (800) 570-5858  

Coe Col., Cedar Rapids, IO, Feb. 7 & 8 -Visit Days, Scholarship Weekend- call  (800) 332-8404

Colgate U., NY,  Feb.  13,   - Tour & Information Session-,  call  (315) 228-7000

Colby Sawyer Col., New London, NH, Feb. 21, 24 –Discovery Days-, call (800) 272-1015 

Colorado Col., Colorado Springs, CO, Feb. 22&28-Music Auditions-,Feb. 8–Engineering Exploration,

Feb.17 Chem Dept., Feb.  14 -Theatre & Dance Auditions

Colorado State U., Ft. Collins, CO,  Feb. 8 –Engineer Exploration Day-, Feb. 17 -Chemistry Dept. Visit Day-,

Feb. 22, 28   Music Audition Day        Feb. 14 -Theatre & Dance-         call (970) 491-1058

Cornell U., Ithaca, NY,  Feb. 9 to 12  & 23 – 27, 2014 -Red Carpet ON Hosting ON Hosting.- preference to high school juniors,  call (607) 255-3477  orfredcarpet@cornell

Culinary Inst. of America, Saratoga, NY,  Feb. 21  -OH & ON- Feb.  6 –OH for career changers- call  (800) CULINARY

C.W. Post, L.I.U., Greenvale, NY.,  Feb 1, -Music Audition for Admission-, in Fine Arts Ctr.,   call (800) 548-7526

Davidson Col.,  Davidson, NC,  Feb.  15  -Junior Dcay-,  call (704) 894-2000

Dean Col., Franklin, MA, Feb.  1-Saturday with Dean-, Feb.  22 –Discover Dean-,   call (877) 879-3326

DeSales U., Allentown, PA, Feb.17 -IS-,  call   (877) DESALES

Dickenson Col., Carlisle, PA Feb.  17   -OH, Discover Dickenson Day- call (800) 644-1773

Drew U., Madison,   Feb. 16   –OH, Impact Day-- , call  (973) -408-3739

D’Youville Col., Buffalo, NY, Feb.  17 –Presidents Day-, Feb. 19 –Senior Day-,  call  (800) 777-3921

Elizabethtown Col.,  Elizabethtown PA.,  Feb.  22 & 23  -Multicultural Weekend-  call  (717) 361-1400

Elmira Col., Elmira, NY,   Feb. 17 -OH- –,   call (800) 935-6472 

Elms Col., Chicopee, MA,  Feb 1 –OH-,  Feb.  8  -Winter OH-  9 am to 3 pm,     call (800) 255-3567

Emmanuel Col., Boston, MA, Feb. 8, 15, 17   -Information Sessions-    call (617) 735-9715

Emerson Col., Boston, MA,  Feb. –Auditions in Boston & New York-  read Special Program Section

Endicott Col., Beverly, MA.,  Feb.  18,19,21  -Focus Days-, call ( 800) 325-1114  consult Special College Admission Section

Fairfield U., Fairfield, CT,  Feb. 17 –Junior OH-,  Feb. 8 &22 -Weekend Campus Visits-, call  (203) 254-4100

Fitchburg State Col., Fitchburg, MA. Dec. through early Apr., -Saturday Information Session,  (978) 665-3144

Franklyn Int. of Tech., Boston, MA. Feb.  8, -Preview Day-,  call   (617) 423-4630

Franklin Col. Franklin, Ind. Feb 1, 8,, 15, 22   – Saturday Visit Days -,    call  (800) 852-0232

Franklin & Marshall Col., Lancaster. PA., Feb.  15 Admissions Saturday-  10 am to 1 pm, call  (717) 291-3911

Franklin Pierce Col,  Rindge, NH,  Feb.  15, 22  -Saturday Tours-  call  (800) 437-0048

Framingham State Col., Framingham, MA, Feb. 1 & 22, -Information Sessions-, 10 am to noon  call (508) 626-4500

Florida Technical Inst., Melbourne, FL  Feb.  21 -Exploration Days-  8:30 am to noon, & Mar 29,  call (800_888-8348

Florida So. U. ,Lakeland, FL   Feb.1 & 22 –Music Auditions-, Feb. 21&22 Scholars Weekend,   Feb, 1&22 Theater Audition  call (800) 274-4205

Gannon U., Erie, PA  Feb.  1, 8, 22 -Saturday Tours-  call  (800) Gannon

Geneva Col., Beaver Falls, PA  Feb.  14 -Discover Day-, Feb. 17, -OH-,   call (800) 847-8355

Gettysburg Col., Gettysburg, PA., Feb. 1, 7 & 8, -Conservatory Auditions-  call  (717) 337-6000

Goucher Col., Baltimore, MD, Feb. 15, 22 –Saturday Visits-, call (401) 337-6000

Gustavius Adolphus Col.,  MN  Feb.  17 to 19  -Feb. “Fly In Program” -  contact Emily Thayer   (507) 933-7676

Hamilton Col., Oneonta, NY  Feb.  15 -OH, Junior Preview-  call (800) 843-2655

Hampshire Col., Amherst, MA, Feb.  17 -Soph. & Junior Preview Days-, call (877) YES-HAMP

Hartwick Col., Oneonta, NY,  Feb. 22  –OH-, call (888) HARTWICK

Hobart Wm. Smith Col,. Geneva,  NY, Feb.  17 & 21 -Junior Visit, OH- call.  (800) 852-2256

Holy Cross Col., Worcester, MA,  Feb. 17 & 21  -IS-  11:15 am to 1:15 pm  call  (800) 442-2421

Hood Col., Frederick, MD, Feb.  1 & 22 -Saturday Presentations - call ((800) 922-1599

Hope Col.,  Holland, MI, Feb. 14, 17 &  28  -Visit Day-  8:30 am to 3 pm, call  (800) 968-7850

Hope College Fly-In Weekend  Feb. 27 to Mar 1   

Johnson State Col., Johnson, VT, Feb. 17 & 28  -IS-,  10 am to 1:30 pm  call (800) 635-2356

Johnson & Wales U., Providence, RI,   three admissions programs see the Special Program Admissions Section,

call (800) 343-2565

Lawrence Memorial-Regis Col. Collaborative ASN Program, Medford, MA, Feb. 6 -IS, Nursing - 7 pm to 9 pm, call

781-396-9250 

LeMoyne Col., Syracuse, NY,  Feb. 17, 19, ,21, 22  -Winter Info Session-  noon to 2 pm  call  (800) 333-4733 

Lesley U., (Col. of Art & Design), Boston,  MA., Feb. 12 & 13 –IS-,  call  (617) 585-6600

Loyola U., Baltimore, MD,  Feb. 25  -Saturday at Loyola-,  call  (800) 221-9107

Lyndon State Col., Lyndon, VT., Feb.  2 -Saturday IS- call (802) 626-6413

Mary Baldwin Col., Staunton, VA. Feb.  17   –VA Woman’s Inst. For Leadership- see Special Col. Admissions Program s

Mass. Col. of Lib. Arts,, No. Adams, MA., Feb. 17  -Preview Day-  call  (800) 969-MCLA

Mass., U. of, Boston, MA,  Feb. 12. –Showcase Saturday, Mini OH-  see the write up in the Special Programs section

Feb. 12   Nursing –RN to BS Nursing Program Info, Session, Feb. 13Acceleraed Nursing Prog

Miami, U. of, Coral Gables, FL,   Feb. 16 –Winter OH-  10:30 am to 4 pm, call (305) 284-4323

Missouri U., of, Columbia, MO -Feb.  14 -Black & Gold Day-    8 am to 3 pm,  Feb 16 -Meet Mizzou Day- 

call (573) 882-2456

Montserrat Col. of Art, Beverly, MA,  Feb. 15-Completion Day, completion admissions application-.call (800) 836-0487

Mitchell Col., New London, CT,  Feb. 8  -Winter OH-  call (800) 443-2811

Mt .Ida Col.  Newton, MA,  Feb. 8  -IS-  call (617) 928-4553

Mt. St. Mary’s Col.,  Newberg, NY  Jan. 26  -OH-,   call  (888) 937-67

Muhlenberg Col., Muhlenberg, PA,  Feb.  7 & 8    -Dance Audition Day-, Feb. 15 –Senior interviews through Feb. 15 

Niagara U., Buffalo, NY,  Feb. 8 & 15  -Saturday Visit-   call (800) 462-2111 

Newbury Col., Boston, MA  Feb. 21   –OH- ,    Call (617) 730-7004

New England Col., Henniker, NH, Feb.  Feb 15 –OH-,   call (800) 521-7642

New England Sch. of Art & Design (Suffolk U.), Boston, MA,  Feb.  14 –Information Session-, 11 am to 1 pm

New England Tech., Warwick, RI,  Feb. 4 –Tech. Night-  3 to 7 pm,  call  (800) 468-2262

Niagara U., Biffalo, NY,  Feb. 15, 22  -Theatre Auditions- call  (800) 462-2111

Norwich U., Northfield, VT,  Youth Leadership Conference,  call (800) 468-6679

Ohio Wesleyan U., Delaware, OH, Feb.  17  –Winter visit- OH-,   call (800) 922-8953

Paul Smith Col., Lake Placid, NY,  Feb  22  -President Scholarship Competition, invite only-    call (800) 421-2605

Plymouth State U., Plymouth, NH,  Feb. 23  -OH- 9 am to 3 pm,  call (800) 842-6900

Quinnipiac U, Hamden, CT  Feb. All Saturdays    -IS– call (203) 582-8200

Randolph Macon Col, Ashland, VA,  Feb.  17  -Spring Macon Days-   call (800) 888-1762

Regis Col., Weston, MA  Feb.  17  -Information Session-  call (800) 456-1820

Rhode Island Sch. of Design, Providence, RI.  Feb.  Wednesdays & Fridays,  -Information Session-  call  (800) 364-RISD

Rhode Island, U. of Kingston  Feb.  URI is hosting a number of Departmental Programs

Rollins Col., Winter Park, FL., Feb.  all Saturdays   - Saturday Visits-,  10 am,   call (407) 646- 2161

St. Joseph Col,West Hartford,CT, Feb. 25-OH-Feb.17,18,19, 20-ON Programs for accepted students- call  (860) 231-5216

St. Lawrence U., Clinton, NY,  Feb. 17 –Junior Visit Day-  call (800) 285-1856

St. Michaels Col., Colchester, VT., Feb.   Feb. 15  & 21 –Group Session- see Spec. Prog. Sect.,  call  (800) SMC 8000

St. Olaf Col., Northfield, MN,  Feb. 17  -Junior Preview Day-  9 am to 3 pm,  call (800) 800-3025

Skidmore Col., Saratoga Springs, NY Feb. 17 –Intro to Skidmore, for Sophs & Jrs- 8 am to 2:30 pm, call  (518) 580-5000

Southern Florida Col., Lakeland, FL,  Feb. 21,22, -Scholarship Weekend-,  call  (800) 274-4131

Southern New Hampshire, U. of,  Feb. 21  -Culinary OH-,    call  (800) 642-4968

Spelman Col., Atlanta, GA   Jan, . 27  -OH-,   call  (800) 982-2411 

Springfield Col., Springfield, MA  Feb.22  -Human , OH- 4 pm to 6 pm,   call (413) 748-3136

Stetson U., Deland, FL,  Feb 16  – OH-, Feb 1 –Discovery Day-, call (800) 688-0101

Sterling Col., Sterling, VT,, Feb. 16 & 17 –Preview Weekend-,   Feb. 29 –Preview for Xfer students, call (800) 648-3591

Suffolk U., Boston,   Feb.  6,  -IS, Human Services-, 1:30 pm to 3 pm, Feb. 6 –IS-, 6 pm   call (617) 573-8460

SUNY, Col of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse, NY, Feb.  21 & 28 –College Info. Prog.-call (800) 777-7373

Syracuse U., Syracuse, NY  consult Special program Section for On Campus and Regional Auditions

Tampa, U. of, Tampa, FL  Feb. 9  -OH-,  call  (888) 646-2738

Union Col., Schenectady, NY  Feb. 17 & 19  -Engineering OH-. Feb. 1 & 22, Theater Audition,  call (518) 388-6000.

Vanderbilt U., Nashville, TN,  Feb.  10 & 17  -Black & Gold Day for high school frosh., Soph. & Juniors-   call (800) 288-0432

Vermont, U. of, Burlington, VT.,  Feb. through April –Saturday Information Session, on most Saturdays-, Feb. 8, 15, 22 

Admitted Student Days-  call (802) 656-3370 

VMI, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, -Feb. 14 & 15 –OH & ON-  call  (540) 464-7230

Wagner Col, Staten Island, NYC, Feb TBA (usually three or four) Overview Session, Select Saturday-call (800)221-1010

Washington & Jefferson Col.,  Washington, PA, Feb.  17  -OH-  call  (888) W-and-Jay   

Wesleyan U. Delaware, OH, Feb. 2 & 3 –Celebration of Excellence-,  Feb. 9 –OH, Shubert Scholarship Competition- Feb. 17 –Visit Day-,call  (800) 922-9853

Western New England U., Springfield, MA, Feb. 23 –Prog. For students interested in varsity athletics-,

Feb.  22 –Program for students interested in Social Work & Sport,   call (800) 782-1122

Wheaton Col., Norton, MA,  Feb 17 & 21  -Preview Program-,  9:45 am to noon,  call (800) 394-6003

Wheelock Col., Boston, MA.,  Feb. 8 -OH-  10 am to noon,  call (617) 734-5200

Wooster, Col. of,  Wooster, OH,   Feb 22 –“Scott Saturdays”-,  call  (330) 263-2322