Class of 2014 News

   


Freshmen and Sophomore Parents and Students!


STUDENT TEAMS FOR ACADEMIC, RELATIONSHIPS & SUCCESS (STARS)

Freshmen and Sophomores can get connected to other students in the IB program through the STARS mentoring program. This is a great way to foster relationships amongst our students and give them someone to count on. Please read all about it below. Students should take advantage of being involved in STARS. Many juniors and seniors have signed up to be mentors and are anxiously waiting to have a "little brother or little sister", and they are excited for the opportunity to work with underclassmen.



Get Connected in the HHS IB Program by becoming a part of STARS!

What: STARS is a peer mentoring program to help underclass students connect with other students to develop relationships, in addition to getting tips and strategies about how to be successful in IB.

Goal: Research indicates that students who are more connected to their high school (peers, teachers, activities), are more successful and report higher rates of satisfaction.

Upperclassmen will be allocated to be mentors. For the most part, juniors will mentor freshmen and seniors will mentor sophomores.



What Students will get from STARS Mentors:
  • Tips and Strategies to Develop Skills to be more Successful
  • Help with the Transition to high school
  • Help Develop Academic Goals
  • Help Develop Positive Attitudes
  • Help Understand Future Benefits
  • Help students Access Resources
  • Help students CONNECT!
  • Students will meet during JA, before school, after school, and/or during lunch one time per week.

  • If you are interested in being part of the first IB mentoring program at HHS, then fill out the attached flyer, and return only the bottom portion to the IB office or Mrs. Dicus’s box.

    We are looking forward to meeting you!


    Sincerely,


    Athena Dicus, M.Ed.
    IB Guidance Counselor
    Hillsborough High School
    813-276-5620 x239
    athena.dicus@sdhc.k12.fl.us
    Last update: 11-26-2011

    Freshmen and Sophomore Parents and Students!


    IB Underclassmen 101


    You are invited to attend an Underclassmen 101 informational session at HHS! You will have the opportunity to meet with your IB Guidance Counselor and your College and Career Counselor to learn about many resources for student success and so much more. There will be two sessions to choose from.


    Session 1:
    Date: Tuesday, November 15th
    Time: 6:30P.M.
    Place: HHS Media Center
    RSVP to athena.dicus@sdhc.k12.fl.us

    Session 2:
    Date: Wednesday, November 30th
    Time: 6:30P.M.
    Place: HHS Media Center
    RSVP to athena.dicus@sdhc.k12.fl.us

    Topics
  • Resources for Success
  • PSAT, SAT, and ACT advising, programs, and opportunities
  • Tools for students to learn about their interests, aptitudes, and talents
  • First steps to college planning

  • We hope students and parents will be able to attend one of the sessions to start your way on the path to success. Attached please find a flyer for your convinience. RSVP as soon as possible AND list the following information in your email.


  • Parent Name(s).
  • Student Name
  • Session
  • Grade
  • Phone
  • Preferred Email

  • We are looking forward to meeting you!


    Sincerely,


    Athena Dicus, M.Ed.
    IB Guidance Counselor
    Hillsborough High School
    813-276-5620 x239
    athena.dicus@sdhc.k12.fl.us
    Last update: 11-08-2011

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