Term Three Report Cards Now Available on Aspen

Parents/Guardians,

Third term report cards are now available on Aspen for all students.

If you need help logging into Aspen, please contact Lisa Dalton at 781-925-3000 X1106 or email Lisa at ldalton@town.hull.ma.us.

If you would like to request the physical mailing of report cards and progress reports, please contact Fran Troy at 781-925-3000 X1112 or email Fran at ftroy@town.hull.ma.us.

** Please note that English 12 grades have not been posted and are still pending.  We will alert parents and guardians when those grades are officially posted.**

Parent - Teacher Conferences and Sophomore College Sessions

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for the afternoon of April 29th and the evening of May 7th. Conferences may be scheduled by emailing Fran Troy at  ftroy@town.hull.ma.us  or by calling her at 781-925-3000 ext. 1112.  Please let Fran know which day you would like to schedule conferences and which teachers you would like to see.

Also - During evening conferences on May 7th, the guidance department will be holding two sophomore parent sessions on our college online system, Naviance.  The first session will begin at 6pm and the second at 7pm.  If you are interested in attending one of these sessions please sign up for either time as you schedule your teacher conferences.

Exploring College Options - Quincy MA

Exploring College Options - Quincy MA

Description:	Exploring College Options is a unique program featuring five of the country's leading universities: Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard College, Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania. At each event, representatives from the five schools will offer brief slide presentations about their institutions and answer your questions about the sometimes-mystifying world of college admissions. You will learn about what distinguishes one fine university from another, what competitive colleges look for in the selection process, and what you can do to enhance your college application.
Category:	College Information Session
Host(s):	Exploring College Options
Contact Phone:	(202) 687-3600
Contact E-mail:
Starts On:	03 May 2015 07:00 PM ET
Ends On:	03 May 2015 09:00 PM ET
Location:	Quincy MA
Address:	Boston Marriott Quincy 1000 Marriott Drive Quincy MA 02169 (617) 472-1000
Details/Directions:	Please note that some hotels charge a fee for parking. We encourage you to check directly with the hotel for parking rates there and in the area.
Status:	Accepting registrations

Website:
https://eco.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577c0fea0857d37454d984341a60bb32b00

New Scholarships

South Shore Art Scholarship 2015:

Portfolio requirements:
8 examples of your best original work no larger than 18 X 24" including a self-portrait or portrait done from life and a composition drawing or painting using representational subject matter in any medium.

Digital images on CD of 3-D work or pieces larger than 18 X 24" may be included in addition to required pieces. If best original work is not available to submit, include on CD, marked with your name.

Provide work simply matted but unframed, in a portfolio reasonably secured and clearly labeled with name and application form. Each piece should be clearly identified with your name. Personal statement/resume optional. Students should complete application forms and attach them to their portfolios when they drop them off (available online or at front desk) Please call Heather Collins at 781-383-2787 or e-mail hcollins@ssac.org. for more information.
 
 Deadline:  April 25th, 2015

http://ssac.org/pdf/2015_Scholarship_Info.pdf


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2015 Hull PTO Award:

$1000 Awarded to the son or daughter of an ACTIVE PTO member in good standing.

The $1,000 Hull PTO Award is given to a high school senior who plans on furthering their education by attending a 2 year associate degree program, a 4 years bachelor’s degree program or an accredited vocational school.

Application Criteria:

1. Child of a PTO Member in Good Standing (Dues Paid by December 31, 2014).

2. Family/Student Service Contribution to the PTO.

3. Membership or Participation in Athletic/Extracurricular/Employment Activities, specially noting your leadership roles. (i.e : Varsity and JV Sports, Hull Theater Arts, After School clubs, National Honor Society, Community Service.)

4. A typed essay on "What Makes You a Good Overall Candidate for the PTO Award?" ** Please include your plans for the furthering your education in the essay.

5. 2.4 or Higher weighted GPA (Documented by an OFFICAL HHS Transcript)

 

The candidate(s) will complete an application https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PVn3G1KwAWH-vhFupxn6ix9nJO7fqlygTP1ecs__Rj0/viewform?usp=send_form and submit it to the Hull PTO by Friday April 30, 2015. If you are completing the application manually, please mail the application to: Hull PTO, P.O. Box 56, Hull, MA 02045 or EMAIL to Sharon Striglio at sstriglio@town.hull.ma.us.

The Hull PTO Retired Teachers Award Subcommittee will review and rank all applications anonymously and will provide the applicants STUDENT ID to the PTO Scholarship Chairperson. In the case of a tie, the winning candidate will be selected by a majority vote of the Hull PTO Board of Directors.

The Hull PTO Academic Award will be given to the student at the Hull High School Scholarship/Award Ceremony on 6/5/2015. The award recipient will have until June 30 of the following year to collect their award. The award recipient will mail proof of attendance of their first semester classes (i.e. a copy of their school transcript or diploma) to the Hull PTO President or his/her designee as listed in the award letter. If the award recipient fails to submit proof of attendance by the date listed above, he/she will forfeit the award.

Deadline:  April 30th, 2015

Hull PTO, P.O. Box 56, Hull, MA 02045 or EMAIL to Sharon Striglio at sstriglio@town.hull.ma.us.
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Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Nam Dieu's Graduation

On March 31^st, Nam Dieu, graduated from the South Shore Educational Collaborative at Hull High School. Nam was a member of the Mini School program through the Collaborative since elementary school. While he was in the high school level Nam participated in life-skills education, vocational training, social skills education, math, science, social studies, and language arts which helped prepare him to transition into the adult world. Nam enjoyed many special opportunities at Hull High School which included band with Mr. Barkon, Ceramics with Mrs. Davis, time in the classroom with Hull High Interns, wood working and PALS with his peers from the high school. Nam enjoyed field trips to restaurants, museums, stores and swimming with the “Swim with a Special Child” program in Weymouth. During his time at the high school Nam especially liked to work in the office making copies and sorting mail. He enjoyed interacting with the high school staff and students. Nam is an endearing young man with many talents who accomplished many things while he was at the high school and while he will be missed he is well prepared for success as he moves forward.

Family Band Night

Wednesday, April 8^th, marked the 3^rd annual Family Band Night for Hull’s Music Program.  Ninety-two Band students from grades 6 to 12 performed at the MIOSM (Music in Our Schools Month) themed concert.  Each ensemble performed a piece of music they were currently working on and combined at the end of the evening for a grand finale performance. It was standing room only by the end of the night!  All of the ensembles performed amazingly well, as was signaled by the standing ovation of the audience.

Grad Night Volunteers Needed

Sophomore Naviance Session

During Parent - Teacher Conferences the Guidance Department will be offering Naviance Family Connections workshops in the Library.  Two information sessions will be held on Thursday, May 7th.  The first session will begin at 6:00PM and the second session will be held at 7:00PM.

New Scholarships

Hull Boosters 2015 Scholarship

Applications are available in Guidance

Deadline:  May 1, 2015 - applications must be mailed to Hull Boosters

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Nantasket - Hull Rotary Club Scholarship

Applications available in Guidance

Deadline:  April 15th,  applications must be turned into Mrs. Troy in Guidance by April 15th

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Phones and Goods for a Cause

Phones and Goods for a Cause

Unfortunately domestic violence is still occurring in today's society both locally and globally. Two of Hull High's students, Julia Kaplan and Cara O' Keefe are working to both spread awareness and help victims of domestic violence. If you have an old phone that is in working condition or would like to make a donation of imperishable food items, child items such as bottles and diapers, toiletries and paper goods you can drop off the donations at the high school office or in the Lobby, through May 1^st. All of these donations will be going to DOVE which helps victims of domestic violence. DOVE stands for Domestic Violence Ended and is located in Quincy. 

For more information about DOVE and Domestic violence you can visit DOVE's website: http://dovema.org