Over The Horizonhsagreen.weebly.com/uploads/8/2/5/8/8258390/over... · Volume 2, Issue 4 January/February 2012 Over The Horizon Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School 1070 Morse

Sophomore Alexis Smith defends against Patriot Prep during 71-39

victory

Volume 2, Issue 4 January/February 2012

Over The Horizon

Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School 1070 Morse Road, Columbus, Oh 43229

(614) 846-7616 - http://hs.horizoncolumbus.org

In This Issue

Important Health Update (pg. 2) 2012-2013 Re-Enrollment Information and

Application (pgs. 2 and 7) 2011-2012 Yearbook Available (pg. 4) Boys Basketball Sets Scoring Record (pg. 5)

HSA Celebrates Black History Month Pictured from left to right clockwise: Mr. Sechen and State Rep. Weddington,

poet Tiffanie Shanks, and motivational speaker Rev. Johannes Christian

Letter From the Director

Dear Students, Parents, Guardians and the Columbus Community, We are one of 12 schools nominated by Ohio Department of Education(ODE) for the National Blue Ribbon School Award. Our nomination is based on our academic performance over recent years. Thank you to parents, students, and members of the community for your tireless work to achieve such a great nomination.

We will be offering classes from Kenyon College starting next school year. Our teachers will be teaching Calculus and Biology and our students will receive Kenyon transcript and college credit at the end of the class. Thanks to Kenyon College and their Kenyon Academic Partnership Program (KAP).

We already received quite a lot of college acceptances, some of which you can find in this newsletter. We are committed to getting every one of our seniors to a college program. Please feel free to email us your comments and testimonials, send it to school in writing or simply find our school on GreatSchools.org by searching for “Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School” and submit your comments and testimonials. Please check our website regularly for the updates about our school.

Mr. Sechen



IMPORTANT NOTICE

Health Services Notification and Information About Bed Bugs

Columbus, Ohio has been identified as one of the top locations for bed bugs in the nation. As a pre-caution, we want all of our staff, students and par-ents to be alerted to these creatures and be knowledgeable of what to do should you find them. While there are no known diseases associated with bed bug bites, they are a nuisance and are difficult to exterminate. The source of the bedbugs are of-ten hard to identify and they are by no means asso-ciated with uncleanliness. They can be found in public restrooms, airplanes and taxicabs. Should you discover them in your home or on clothing, please contact a trained exterminator. The administration recommends going to www.centralohiobedbugs.org to learn about bed bugs and how to prevent them.

2012-2013 Re-Enrollment Underway By Hawo Dirie

If your child will be returning to HSA next school year, we highly encourage you send in a re-enrollment form as soon as possible. Returning the form early will ensure your child a spot for the upcoming year. The re-enrollment form comes with a $25 fee, however if the form is turned in before February 29th, there will be $10 discount. You

can send the form along with a check for $15 by mail or your child can bring it to the front |office. Please note, if you have more than one child attending HSA high school, you must send in a separate form. If you need a copy of a re-enrollment form, see page 7 of this newsletter.

Welcome to second semester!

Mid-Term exams are behind us with the promise of a fresh start and a new semester ahead of us. Now is the time to make resolutions and set goals to raise a grade, have better attendance and punctuality, get involved in a new activity, and live a healthier life.

Communicating with your student’s teachers, counselors, and administrators is key in helping your son or daughter achieve academic success. We encourage you to ask questions, express your concerns, and communicate details that you believe would help us teach your students.

Here are some methods to communicate with teachers, counselors and administrators:

• Phone calls

The number to the school is 614 846-7616. HSA staff will return your call ASAP if a message is left.

E-mail

The school’s website is hs.horizoncolumbus.org. After entering the website, click on High School. You will find your student’s teachers listed under the Staff Directory with their e-mail addresses. It is very convenient and sometimes faster to email staff for information than to try to call them.

• Online grades

On the school website, hs.horizoncolumbus.org, is a link to the Online Database. Click on Grades Online on the right side of the HSA home page. You will find your student’s teachers listed that currently post their grades and assignments, at-tendance, activities, and report card online. All HSA students have usernames and passwords.

Parent/Teacher Conference is Saturday, February 25, 2012.



Mr. Kellum’s Corner I trust everyone had a great break and got some much needed rest. The weather has been kind to us so far so lets start thinking Spring ! Just a reminder to check the local TV stations for school closings. We will follow Columbus City Schools for closings due to weather. We still require school uniforms during colder weather. Students can wear "civilian" clothing underneath the school uniforms to keep warm, but the uniform must be the top layer. We have plenty of sweat shirts for sale in the front office. Black high top boots are acceptable when there is snow on the ground. Second semester is upon us. This means that you need to be checking your child's grades, contacting teachers through email, and if necessary setting up parent conferences. Monitor, check and verify what your child tells you about their grades, assignments and projects due. Hair picks and electronic devices are not permitted here at school. We ask that they remain at home. Starting second semester, parents will be required to come to school for these items if students are found breaking the rules. Study time in a quiet part of the home is very important. Try to help by turning off or down music/TV. No phone calls and checking their work is a must. The difference between an F and an A is about one hour of controlled study time each night. Seniors, don't forget your Senior dues need to be paid to Mrs. Barnett. Now is the time colleges and universities look really hard at grades, attendance and behavior records. Are yours worth looking at ? Remember my saying: "do what you been doing and you'll get what you been getting" Change and you will succeed !

Letter From the Assistant Director

http://www.horizoncolumbus.org

2011-2012 Yearbook in Progress By Tequila Dean

Horizon Science Academy's yearbook staff introduces the 2011-2012 school yearbook. The progress of the new yearbook is going well for the yearbook staff. This edition of the yearbook is coming out in the spring. The sale price of this edition is $30. If you are considering in buying the yearbook, you can order online at www.jostensyearbook.com or contact Mr. Green at ext.103 or by e-mail at [email protected]. This year’s yearbook will be available at the end of May. This year, the yearbook staff is using a new website, www.replayit.com, to compile and share pictures. The site is free and you are able to see the pictures that will end up in the yearbook. This year, the staff needs pictures of all sports, Homecoming, and students relaxing or being active in the community.

Senior Corner By Nimo Ahmed, Senior Class President Every year, Seniors across the country are asked to pay a fee to help with costs associated with Graduation and other events. At a cost of $100, Senior Dues include cap and gown, yearbook, a class shirt, and the Senior Breakfast. Senior Dues are very important and it is necessary for every senior student to pay them. The full amount of Senior Dues are due by February 28th. However, if there are any questions or need for assistance please contact Mrs. Barnett by phone at ext. 211 or by e-mail at [email protected] Let’s end the year strong.

Leave a lasting Leave a lasting

message for a message for a

graduating senior in graduating senior in

the Yearbookthe Yearbook..

Business Card size: $3Business Card size: $3 1/4 page: $51/4 page: $5

1/2 page: $71/2 page: $7 Full page: $10Full page: $10

Please contact Mr. Green by February 29th if interested.Please contact Mr. Green by February 29th if interested.

Prepared ads and payment due by March 19th.Prepared ads and payment due by March 19th.



Dr. Betty Lise Anderson, Professor of Engineering from The Ohio State University, shows Mr. Smith’s 9th Grade Physical Science class the activity for the day– motors. Dr. Anderson and her students spent two days with Mr. Sheppard and Mr. Smith’s Science Classes in January.



HSA Celebrates Black History By Alex White On February 2nd, 1070Ryze and the African American History Class held the first African American Read-In event at HSA. The event began with readings from literature by students and discussion about the state of African American literature and culture. The event concluded with a special poetry night and performances by 1070Ryze featuring State Representative W. Carlton Weddington, spoken word artist Tiffanie Shanks, and remarks by Rev. Johannes Christian, who survived a disfiguring highway accident in 2001. The celebration continues on February 27th at 7:00pm with the Black History Choir Concert.

Hawks, Lady Hawks Beat Patriot Prep; 107-53, 71-39 By Julian Johnson Senior Night proved victorious for the Hawks Boys and Girls Basketball teams in front of one of the largest home crowds this season.

The Lady Hawks, led by junior Kadi Conteh, quickly built up a strong lead with four members gaining double-digit scores. By the end of the game, the Lady Hawks proved that they were in control with a 71-39 victory. Keeping the momentum, the Hawks set a Horizon scoring record with their 107-53 Victory, lead by seniors Julian Johnson and Antonio Blount.

The basketball season is winding down with four games left for the Boys, two games for the Girls, and tournament play for both teams.

Freshman Alex Harmon gives blood during HSA’s Blood Drive on January 27th. The goal for this drive was 17 donations.

High School Juniors and Seniors, start your journey towards a rewarding career in nursing.

RECEIVE UP TO $8,500 IN TUITION ASSISTANCE, BOOKS, AND FEES.

Beginning your senior year of high school, you can qualify to take college courses online and on-site and earn credit towards a Bache-

lor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from

Chamberlain College of Nursing.

www.chamberlain.edu/n2n

Quick ClipsQuick Clips



Parents!

We are creating a new column called “The Parent Perspective” and we need parent submissions. If you would like to submit an es-

say or letter that is 150 to 250 words, please e-mail your letter to Mr. Green at [email protected]

Hawks Honors Recipients for the 2nd Grading Period Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and less than four absences

and no suspensions to qualify.

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Alimamy Sankoh Abdisalam Abdullahi Abdrahamane Keita Briana Shaw

Aurum Dandy-Jones Akosua Yeboah Abdulleh Mohamed Chasity Hendrix

Ayan Aidid Arnold Kamazima Bismark Agyeman Damani Barnes

Brady Sayre Badria Ali Bryce Dotson-Lucas Deeqa Mohamed

Brandon Welch Breanna Johnson Courtney Morrison Dejas Monroe

Christine Johnson Destiny Madison Desmond Otasowie Elijah Mills Jr.

Dana Alhameed Djudelie Chasma Gabriel Angrand Eugene Adjetey

Dwayne Bynes Edward Angrand Jacqueline Johnson Franklin Boakye-Yiadom

Enoch Okyere Famatta Dunor Jamie Slayton Huud Warsama

Ephraim Agyapong Hashim Shariff Janielle David Julian Johnson

Fatoumata Keita Jacob Johnson Jr. Kadijatu Conteh Kivesta Martin

Hadiya Swift Kojo Afriyie Kelvin Aduna Marc Maitre

Jason Smith Kyle Lanthorn Louisa Edzie Mavis Nyamekye

Katra Aidid Lorraien Bentum Lujean Cummings Mickia Barksdale

Laki Mahamud Margaret Quarshie Makela Outlaw Okunowo Oluwaseun

Marcus Gainer Priscilla Daboni Malaina Chilton Oscar Kamazima

Mariatu Sillah Seneca Head Maryan Ali Rasmus Adjaye

Moneisha Smith Shawn Jones Mohamed Abdirahman Sterling Jones

Omolara Longe Sonia Ansong Nasro Hersi Tarmesha Dear

Ruth Ankrah Sulaimaan Abdul-Malik Omar Muse Tequila Dean-Hopkin

Samuel Boakye-Yiadom Ozsha Armstead Zainab Abdul

Tyreese Bowman Ridwan Jama

Yusuf Farah Ruweyda Jama

Sagal Ali

Samantha Marshall

Serah Ladipo

Shukri Sheick

Sierra Young

Umu Moseray



Upcoming Events February 17– Professional Development (No School) 20– Presidents’ Day (No School) 25– Parent-Teacher Conferences & Science Fair 27– Black History Month Celebration– 7:00pm

March 12-16– OGT Testing (10th Grade) 12-16– CS Interim Assessment 23– End of 3rd Quarter 28– Grade Cards Mailed 29– 1070Ryze Arts Open Mic Event– 7:00pm 30– Profession Development (No School)


Submit your entries to Ms. Wallace for a surprise.

Race to the Top Update

November 2011 Mr. Hawley shared his impressions from the State RttT Conference. He talked about Maysville High School’s presentation and how they turned around their school by increasing OGT scores and ACT scores and changing their overall school climate by emphasizing ACT Quality Core in their core classes. Also he shared his impressions from the new state teacher and principal evaluation system/drafts. We decided to visit Maysville High School with Mr. Sechen, Mr. Hawley and Mr. Kapki.

December 2011 We had a short meeting and decided to defer the discussion about the Maysville visit to the next meet-ing. We decided to create the RttT website by the next meeting.

Documents

Over The Horizonhsagreen.weebly.com/uploads/8/2/5/8/8258390/over... · Volume 2, Issue 4 January/February 2012 Over The Horizon Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School 1070 Morse