Husky Strong

Hillcrest High School
Midvale, Utah
September 18, 2019

Principals Message:

Parent Teacher Conferences are quickly approaching. Please note that the dates are on Monday, September 23, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, September 24, 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.  Hillcrest teachers will be in their classrooms except Healthy Lifestyles teachers. They will be in the E Hall (hall west of breezeway leading to gyms). Student leaders will also be in halls to assist parents in finding rooms. Please plan to bring your students to Parent Teacher Conferences to help facilitate discussions with teachers and find classrooms. A teacher room list will be available in the front halls if needed. We encourage all students and parents to make arrangements to attend PTC on either Monday or Tuesday.  This is a valuable time to meet with teachers in the classrooms and discover what it is like to be a Husky.

Gregory Leavitt
Principal, HHS 801-826-6001

 

Parking Update and Important Information:

This year, and until the new building is finished, students will no longer be able to park in the driver’s education range.  This will now be exclusively for staff and visitors.  Student parking will be in the triangle lot off Husky Drive and also the back parking lot in the northwest section of the property. Students must have a parking permit to park in the parking stalls close to the school.  Fifty stalls have been painted with small dots, which will allow cars without permits to park.  Students who chose not to purchase a permit, must park in those designated stalls marked with a small dot or they will be ticketed. The “free” free parking stalls are 1^st come 1^st serve.  Parking permits will not be sold to students who have not cleared their NG’s. 

***The parking & traffic flow map can be found here Map and on our web page @ https://hillcrest.canyonsdistrict.org

Student May Park In:

1. Parking lot off of Husky drive (southwest corner of the property.  Students will enter and exit this parking lot from Husky Drive.
2. The main rear parking lot (410 parking stalls), formerly our baseball field.  Students will access this lot by driving along the west property line to the rear of HHS.  Students must enter and exit this parking from 700 east.  

Faculty May Park In:

1. The driver’s ed range, which will be designated for faculty parking.  (This parking lot is closed at 3:30)
2. The west side of the school behind the shop fences.
3. The back parking lot between AT building and Cafeteria.

Visitor Parking and Parent Drop Off

1. Visitors will park in the driver’s ed parking lot as designated. Parent drop off will be at the west end of the driver’s ed range.
2.  Parents entering the HHS parking lot from 700 East will drop off students and must exit on to Husky Drive. It is one lane only exiting the property on Husky Drive.
3. Parents entering (two lanes for entry) HHS parking lot from Husky Drive will drop off students and must exit onto 700 East.

Safety and Time Considerations:

• Due to these traffic constraints, drivers should add 20 minutes to their time schedule.
• When entering and exiting on to 700 East, drivers should remain patient and watch carefully for pedestrians.
• All drivers should give busses and construction vehicles the right of way as they exit onto 700 East.
• The driver’s ed range must be cleared by 3:30pm on days driver’s ed will be held. These will be announced via the school PA system.
• When exiting the back parking lot onto 700 East, drivers should watch for cars coming from the parent drop off lane turning left on to 700 East.
• Depending on traffic patterns and the number of cars exiting onto 700 East, HHS may choose to limit drop off traffic in the afternoon to one direction. This would likely mean parents picking up students would be required to enter on 700 East and exit on to Husky Drive.

Safe Walking Routes:

• Safe walking routes are shown in red on the parking & traffic flow map.  Students should use cross walks and designated walking areas.
• Students in the rear parking lot should use the gravel pathway to the rear of the building and enter the school through the cafeteria. 
• For evening activities the public should use the rear parking lot and enter the gym area through the North gym doors.  

Finally, HHS expects your patience and cooperation. Students who do not have parking passes or disregard safe and reasonable parking and traffic rules will not be allowed to bring a vehicle to school.

 

I.B and A.P Parent Information:

Attention all AP and IB students and parents:

As I promoted last year, College Board who is the company over Advanced Placement (AP) exams has changed their ordering process.  This testing year, 2019-2020, ALL students will need to decide whether or not to take and order their exams by the preferred order date of November 1, 2019. 

PLEASE BE MINDFUL THAT ALL STUDENTS WHO REGISTER FOR THEIR EXAM AFTER NOVEMBER 15, 2019, will be assessed an additional $40.00/exam late fee. In accordance to the late fee, a $40.00/exam cancellation fee will be assessed for any exam order cancelled and/or unused after Nov 15, 2019. The absolute final day to cancel or order an exam with this additional fee is March 1, 2020

All Students must first get on line to College Board and set up an account at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  In about three weeks, your student’s AP teacher will explain how to sign up for their exam by using join codes specific to their AP Course and Teacher.  If your student is an IB student and wishes to take an exam they are not in a class for, they must see Mrs. Huff in the counseling office prior to October 4, 2019 in order to access a join code to sign up for their exam. 

In addition to ordering your exam on line through College Board, students will sign up to pay for their exam on Total Registration. Unfortunately, some of the questions may be redundant; but this will allow you to pay for the exam, indicate whether or not you need a fee waiver, and help us to determine if your student has AP and IB conflicts.  You will need to go to totalregistration.net/450193 to pay for your exam by November 15, 2019.

Again, your student’s AP and IB teachers will be providing them with the information on how to order their exams and pay for their exams in about three weeks.  Please ask your student for this information as well. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Huff at 801-826-6119.

 

AP Test Payment Schedule:

 

2019-2020 AP Test Payment Schedule
Registration Window is September 5 – November 1, 2019
Fee per Exam During this window - - $98
AP Late Fee Occurrence November 16 – March 6
Fee during the Late Window - - $138
***Refunds from November 16 – May 16 will be $58

Registration for AP exams is now to be completed on-line with AP/College board through join codes.  STUDENTS WILL NOW REGISTER WITH THEIR AP or IB TEACHER IN THEIR CLASSES!

In order to pay for your AP exams, you will still use Total Registration:
www.totalregistration.net/AP/450193

This will be the only way you will be able to pay for your AP exams this year!!  Payments must be made by November 1 so that your exam will not be cancelled!!!

Students will be asked some similar questions on Total Registration as on the MyAP site.  Make sure that students are indicating on Total Registration, all of their AP and IB exams they plan to take.  This enables us to determine if there will be a testing conflict between AP and/or IB exams.  THIS IS CRUCIAL!!!

If your student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may qualify for a lower test fee.  Please check the appropriate box on Total Registration.  You (the parent or guardian) will need to authorize a release of information regarding your free or reduced lunch status.  Forms for authorization have been mailed home with a letter regarding Total Registration this week, but are also available in the Counseling Center as well.  Please see Mrs. Romero, in the Counseling Center, for questions regarding free or reduced/fee waivers for AP.

For any other AP questions, please contact Nicole Huff in the Counseling Center at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 801-826-6119. 

 

Community School Parent Meetings and Mobile Clinics:

Husky Strong Parent Meetings
Rigor. Relevance. Relationships

This year we will continue to have our Husky Strong Parent Meetings covering important topics and providing resources to parents/guardians to help support the academic success of all students. These meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:00pm.

We have also added youth development field trips and special parent and student meetings for specific target groups.

Our community school will also host multiple mobile clinics such as: Community Nursing Services’ immunization and “Say Boo to the Flu” clinic and Utah Partners for Health’s vision and medical clinic.

For more information about our Community School, contact Dr. Andrea G. Martinez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

SCHEDULE

• Thursday, September 5, 2019                          9:00-10:00am
  Latino Parent Group, Room: ACR
  • This meeting is with a small group of Latina/o parents to discuss the school’s parent meeting with Latino families in October. The group will meet with the Community School Facilitator and ALS Facilitator to discuss strategies to increase outreach and engagement of Spanish-speaking Latino families from Hillcrest.       
• Thursday, September 5, 2019                            6:00-7:00pm
  “Let’s Talk:” Community Meet and Greet at Canyons Crossing Apartments*
  • “Let’s talk” is an informal opportunity for our Refugee families from Hillcrest H.S. to meet Hillcrest’s Principal Greg Leavitt and other school personnel. There will be a brief introduction by Principal Leavitt and the opportunity for a question and answer session.
• Tuesday, September 17, 2019                             6:00-7:00pm
  Preparing for College, Room: A105
  • This workshop encourages families to discuss the importance of college with their teens. Parents review the importance of a student’s grade point average, class rank, course sequence when applying for college and scholarship.
• Wednesday, October 2, 2019                              6:00-7:00pm
  Supporting Dreamers in their Pursuit of Higher Education at Midvale Elementary
  • Join members of the Dream Center at the University of Utah for a review of relevant policies, scholarships, and resources that supports undocumented students in their pursuit of higher education.
• Tuesday, October 8, 2019                                     6:00-7:00pm
  “Let’s:” Community Meet and Greet at St. Therese"
  • “Let’s talk” is an informal opportunity for our Latina/o families from Hillcrest H.S. to meet Hillcrest’s Principal Greg Leavitt and other school personnel. There will be a brief introduction by Principal Leavitt and the opportunity for a question and answer session.
• Tuesday, October 15, 2019                                   6:00-7:00pm
  Skyward Parent Training, Room: AT 200
  • This workshop discusses the importance of parents learning how to utilize Skyward to access student grades, attendance, track assignments, and communicate with teachers.
• Thursday, October 24, 2019                                  6:00-7:00pm
  Annual FAFSA Completion Night, Room: Hillcrest Library.
  • Seniors, it’s FAFSA Time! Join us for Annual FAFSA Completion Night. FAFSA Representatives, the college access advisor, and counselors from Hillcrest will be available to answer questions about the FAFSA and help complete the application. This event will be held in English and Spanish. For more information, contact Olivia Cordova at (801) 826-6092.
• Tuesday, November 19, 2019                               6:00-7:00pm
  Communication & Connection with Your Teen, Room: AT 200
  • This workshop discusses effective ways to strengthen communication with your teen. We will have counselor Ms. Stephanie Johnston discuss recognizing the signs and symptoms of risky behaviors and helping your child. 
• Tuesday, December 17, 2019                                6:00-7:00pm
  Choose Gang Free Parent Workshop, Room: AT 200
  • Choose Gang Free provides prevention and intervention for students and youth across Salt Lake County.  They provide education for students, parents, teachers and communities on the effects of gang membership, recruitment and means to protect children from experiencing these things. Learn how to identify possible gang membership, if your child may be going down that path and how you can help them or any child in need.
• TBA                                                                         6:00-7:00pm
  “Let’s Talk:” Community Meet and Greet
  • “Let’s talk” is an informal opportunity for our Pacific Islander families from Hillcrest H.S. to meet Hillcrest’s Principal Greg Leavitt and other school personnel. There will be a brief introduction by Principal Leavitt and the opportunity for a question and answer session.
• TBA                                                                          6:00-7:00pm
  “Let’s Talk:” Community Meet and Greet
  • “Let’s talk” is an informal opportunity for our Black families from Hillcrest H.S. to meet Hillcrest’s Principal Greg Leavitt and other school personnel. There will be a brief introduction by Principal Leavitt and the opportunity for a question and answer session.

 Student Meetings

• Refugee Student Group
  • August 28, 2019
    A-lunch and B-lunch
• Pacific Islander Student Group
  • September 13, 2019
  • A-lunch (11:11-12:15pm)
• Latina/o Student Group
  • October          TBA
• Black Student Group
  • November  TBA

Youth Development Field Trips

• Refugee Student Group Field Trip
  SLCC Culinary Arts Institute
  Friday, October 4
  8:00am-1:00pm
• Latina/o Student Group Field Trip
  TBA
• Black Student Group Field Trip
  TBA
• Pacific Islander Field Trip
  TBA

ELD Basic Computer Skills Lab

Refugee Students
September 17, 19, 24, and 26
7:10-7:45am
B-108 (Computer Lab)

ELD Students Level 1-2
October TBA
7:10-7:45am
B-108 (Computer Lab)

 

Refugee Parent Group (in partnership with IB/NHS Tutors)

October TBA
6:00-6:45pm
Canyons Crossing Apartments

 

Medical & Vision Mobile Clinics

Mobile medical clinic by Utah Partners for Health will visit Hillcrest High School on October 23rd, 2019 from 8:00-3:00pm. Free Primary Medical Care Services Include: High Blood Pressure Care // Diabetes Screening and Care // Anxiety and Depression Care // Pap smear and Clinical Breast Exams // Cholesterol Screening// Acute or Chronic Care. Call for your free appointment! 385.204.6257

For vision only: If your child needs glasses, this is the opportunity for them to have an eye exam and get a FREE pair of glasses. All they need to do is pick up a form from Dr. Martinez in B106. The vision clinic will be October 23 from 8:00-3:00pm. Parent/guardian permission to visit the mobile clinic is required. Space is limited to 25 students.

Say Boo to the Flu

“Say Boo to the Flu” Clinic will be at Hillcrest High School on October 22^nd from 3:30pm-7:00 pm in A102. This event is open to all families, including staff and faculty at the school. If you have insurance, your insurance will be billed. Please bring your insurance card with you. If you do not have insurance- the shot will be FREE. CNS will donate $2 per eligible immunization back to Hillcrest!

 

HHS Social Media:

Follow Hillcrest High School on Social Media!
Facebook: Official Hillcrest High School
Instagram: @hillcrest.huskies
Twitter: @HillcrestHighSc
SBO Instagram: @hillcrestsbo

Make sure to read the latest news articles and view photo galleries at 

https://hillcresthuskies.com/

HHS Job Openings:

(2) Cafeteria Cashier Positions @ 3 hours per day

If interested please contact Jan Hansen @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 801-826-6013

 

Upcoming Event

• September 18^th Musical Rehearsals 2:30-5:00pm
• September 18^th Shakespeare Team Rehearsal 5:00-7:00pm
• September 18^th Powderpuff Football 7:00-8:30pm
• September 18^th Movie on the Field  8:30-10:00pm
• September 19^th  ELD Basic Computer Skills B106 7:00-7:45am
• September 19^th CVHS Testing S101 2:30-6:00pm
• September 19^th Musical Rehearsals 2:30-5:00pm
• September 19^th  Girls Tennis @ Murray 3:30-5:30pm
• September 19^th  Girls Soccer – Cottonwood @ Hillcrest (East Midvale Elem) 4:00-6:00pm
• September 19^th  Sophomore Football – Prov. Hall @ Hillcrest 3:30-5:30pm
• September 19^th  Cheer/Drill Dinner (STEM) 5:00-6:00pm
• September 19^th  Volleyball @ Brighton 6:00-8:00pm
• September 19^th  Football Team Dinner (Cafeteria)  6:30-8:30pm
• September 19^th  Burning of the H 7:30-9:30pm
• September 20^th  Musical Rehearsals 2:30-5:00pm
• September 20^th  Cheerleading Alumni Social (STEM) 4:00-6:30pm
• September 20^th  Homecoming Tailgate 5:00-7:00pm
• September 20^th  Homecoming Game – Providence Hall @ Hillcrest 7:00-9:00pm
• September 21^st  Cross Country – Wasatch Rendezvous
• September 21^st  IB Conference 8:00-12:00 noon
• September 21^st  Shakespeare Team Rehearsal 8:00-3:00pm
• September 21^st  Homecoming Dance – Main Gym 7:00-10:00pm
• September 23^rd  Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30pm
• September 23^rd  Financial Aid Night  (AT200) 6:00-7:00pm
• September 24^th  Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00pm
• September 24^th  Financial Aid Night (AT200) 5:00-6:00pm