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WINCHESTER PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
CONTENTS
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Guidance
John Handley High School
Newsletter
News
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F E B R U A R Y
2 0 1 5
Capitol Steps
Concert
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Class Ring
Ordering
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Library Media
News
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Directory
JHHS School Counseling and Guidance News for February 2015 FILING FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) INFORMATION
First, obtain a Federal Student Aid Personal Identification number for use throughout the
federal aid process from the U.S. Department of Education’s PIN Web site at www.pin.ed.gov.
Both the student and parent must request a pin number.
File yur Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible on or
after January 1, 2015. You may file the FAFSA electronically using FAFSA on the Web, which
contains built-in edits to help prevent costly mistakes, at www.fafsa.ed.gov. There is also a link to
the FAFSA form from the Guidance Senior webpage. Paper copies may be obtained by calling
1-800-433-3243, but electronic filing is the preferred method.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM DATES
SAT REASONING AND SAT SUBJECT AREA TESTS 2014-2015
Test Date
*Test Center
Registration Deadlines
SAT Reasoning James Wood H.S.
February 13, 2015
March 14
May
2
SAT
(Both)
Clarke
Co.
H.S.
April 6, 2015
June 6 SAT (Both)
James Wood H.S.
May 8, 2015
*Millbrook HS is also testing the same dates as JWHS. Clarke County is testing on all dates. Use
Millbrook or Clarke County as second choice for test center.
R E G I S T E R F O R T H E S A T O N L I N E A N D T A K E A M I N I S A T A T
WWW.SAT.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG
Fee waivers are available to those students who qualify. Please see your counselor.
ACT TESTS 2014-2015
Test Dates
Registration Deadlines
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
Register online at www.actstudent.org.
Fee waivers are available to those students who qualify. Please see your counselor.
ACT Test Centers in Virginia are at Millbrook High School, test center #221590 (not in June), and
Clarke County High School, test center #223990, for all test dates.
USEFUL APPLICATION INFORMATION
School Name and Address:
School Telephone:
John Handley High School
P.O. Box 910
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 662-3471
School CEEB Code Number: 472 435
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Guidance, contd……...
2015 Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Registration
Thursday,
Feb. 12
and
Friday, Feb. 13
 Where: JHHS Main Hallway (before or after school)  Contact: Guidance Office  Details: Students who wish to take one or more AP exams in May 2015
must sign up and submit a $15.00 non-refundable deposit for each exam.
Registration forms are available in the Guidance Office, on the Guidance
webpage and from AP teachers. Registration forms and deposit must be
turned in on Thursday, February 12th or Friday, February 13th, before or
after school in the Main Hallway.
Attention Sophomore Parents
Jostens will be at Handley on Wednesday, March 18
to meet with Sophomores
and
distribute Class Ring ordering packets.
On, Wednesday, March 25 Jostens
will return to Handley to
take Class Ring orders at lunches
and
during Parent Teacher Conferences.
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Library Media Center News
October 14, 2014
Dear parent or community member,
In our Library Media Center, we join Helen Keller in believing that “Alone we can do so little;
together we can do so much.” Your involvement in our schools is part of the “whatever” in
accomplishing our mission of Learning for all, Whatever It Takes. Our students need parents and other
caring adults, besides teachers, involved in their learning, not just in elementary and middle schools.
Your involvement is vital to our high school students.
Join us to become an important member of our learning community! Some possibilities include:
Working at the circulation desk in the LMC to check out books
Helping with our free library
Serving as an authentic audience for student presentations such as the Capstone
projects
Sharing information about your career, job training, or college attended
Presenting an After School Special on a topic of student interest
Seeking book donations in memory or honor of a student’s birthday, teacher, or family
member
Volunteering at special events such as the annual book fair or After School Specials
Tutoring students who need extra help in a particular subject
Mentoring students who struggle in their quest to walk the steps at graduation
Working on a committee to help students secure a job shadowing experience
Whatever time you have to offer and whatever way you would like to be involved, we know that
people like you make a difference! Please give our invitation to be involved serious consideration. If
you email us, we can send you a link to complete a Parent/Community Volunteer Form online. Or, you
can complete the form on the back of this letter and return it to us. Once you do, we’ll add your contact
information to our volunteer database for all teachers to access. You do NOT need a security clearance
unless your volunteer experience would place you in a situation where you would be alone with a
student. If you have any questions, please call either of us or stop by the LMC.
We look forward to your involvement and know that our students and staff will reap many
benefits and appreciate your gifts of time and talents!
Sincerely,
Library Media Specialists
Shari Putnam
540.662.3471, ext. 45160
putnam@wps.k12.va.us
Fay Stump
540.662.3471, ext. 45167
stump@wps.k12.va.us
JOHN HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
PARENT/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FORM
Title (Circle One):
Mr.
Mrs. Ms. Dr.
Rev.
First Name:________________________________ Last
Name:______________________________
Street Address:_________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________________________ State:___________
ZIP: _____________
Home Phone:__________________________________Cell Phone:__________________________
Email Address:__________________________________________________________
Please check any activity that you are willing to do:
_____ Work in the LMC at the circulation desk to check out books
_____ Help to manage the LMC Free Library
_____Serve as an authentic audience member for student presentations
_____ Share information about my career, job training, or college attended
Please specify career or college:___________________________________________
_____ Present an After School Special on a topic of student interest
Please specify topic:__________________________________________________
_____ Serve on Book Donation Committee to seek donations in memory or honor of a student’s
birthday, teacher, or family member
_____ Volunteer at special events such as the annual book fair
_____ Tutor students who need extra help in a particular subject
Please specify which subject:__________________________________________________
_____Mentor student to help him/her attain goal of graduation from JHHS
_____Provide student a job shadowing experience
Please specify job and location:________________________________________________
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal 24
hours a day, 7 days a week outside of the Timbrook Public
Safety Center. These medications are taken with
no questions asked. Your participation can help combat
prescription drug abuse.
Visit: Roadtorecovery.info
231 East Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Traiga sus medicamentos vencidos/no deseados para la
eliminación segura las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana
en frente del edificio/Centro de la Seguridad Publica Timbrook.
Puede usar el buzón sin compromiso o preguntas.
Su participación puede ayudar a combatir el abuso de
drogas prescritas.
Visite: Roadtorecovery.info
231 East Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
JHHS INFORMATION DIRECTORY
(540) 662-3471
***http://www.wps.k12.va.us/jhhs/jhhshome.html***
Attendance ………………………………………………………………..………….S. Miller x41006
Cap & Gown, Graduation Announcements……………Principal’s Office….……..T. Alger x41002
Class Rings………………………………..………..…...Principal’s Office….....…..T. Alger x41002
Diploma Program Information………………………………………………………..Counselors*
Dual Enrollment…………………………………………………………...……..….…S. Kerr x43001
Free/Reduced Lunch Information…………………….Principal’s Office……..….....T. Alger x41002
Homebound Instruction Requests……..……….………School Nurse…….….…...….J. Ray-x42001
Homework Requests……………………………………….…………….……….....….Main Office
Immunization Records-Current……J. Ray, x42001……….Past………...….…...…Guidance Office
Insurance (School)…………………………………..…Principal’s Office..…………. T. Alger x41002
Locker Assignments………….Main Office - S. Miller
Problems……....… Main Office
Power School Parent Portal Access Key Letter …………………….…..….…. Main Office - S. Miller
Registration of New Students………………..….………B. Unger x43011, Guidance Office/Registrar
SAT/PSAT/ACT/SOL Questions……………………….…….……….…….………Guidance Counselors*
Sports Eligibility Requirements …………………….…….…..…….……….…….…..R. Lilly x41112
Sports Physicals……Log on to www.handleypride.org
or contact…………...R. Lilly, x41112
Student School Transfer/Withdrawal Forms**…………………………..…Guidance Office/Registrar
Transcript Requests****…………..........…….Guidance Registrar x43011 or Guidance Secretary x43005
***Work Permits...Apply on line: http://www.doli.virginia.gov/laborlaw/
employment_certificate_instructions.html
***Schools are no longer permitted to give out paper copies of work permits.
*Counselors:
Lead Guidance Counselor – Mrs. Kerr x43001
Grade 9 – Mrs. Schminkey
x43004
Grade 10 – Ms. Steele
x43003
Grade 11 - Mr. Dickerson
x43008
Grade 12 - Mrs. Thompson
x43007