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Exams
December 17th & 18th
Teacher Work Day
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December 20th - January 2nd
Teacher Work Days
January 3rd & 4th
Students Return
January 7th
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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas...
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A Day in the Life of a Teacher
by Anne Harris
In today's society, you will always find interesting commentary, news, articles, research studies, and political debates about teachers and the teaching profession. So much goes into preparing lessons and instructing students for the real world. After graduation, students go on to use what they learned in college, technical school, the military, and their chosen job professions. Let's look into the work done by a teacher before and after school just to get an idea of their life. Read more.
*Periodically a student from the Empescope class writes a feature article for The Bulldog Beat.
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Outlaw Serves on School Advisory Council
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Daizha Outlaw was one of 120 students selected to serve on the State Superintendent's High School Advisory Council.
Throughout the school year, she will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom. Members of the Student Advisory Council will also discuss other issues related to education, serve as the Superintendent's ambassadors to their respective schools, and participate in service projects to benefit schools and students.
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Construction Students for Recent Competition Victories
Members of the Associated General Contractors of Central Georgia
honored our construction students on their third consecutive skills challenge victory. The students excelled at masonry, electrical, plumbing and
welding skills. Mr. DJ Hurm is their instructor. Congratulations!
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Congratulations Mrs. May
November Teacher of the Month
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Attention Parents of MPHS Students
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Please complete the 24 question survey in the link provided below using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. The data from this survey will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating found in the College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI).
Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Edu
cation for analysis. The Georgia Parent Survey is also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey.
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Testing Calendar
Cell Phone Use on Georgia Standardized Assessments
Students are not permitted to use, or bring into the
testing environment,
any electronic device that could allow them to access, retain, or transmit information (e.g., cell phone, smartphone, PDA, electronic recording, camera, or playback device, etc.). Possession or improper use of such devices during testing may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the system's student code of conduct and/or test invalidation. Devices such as those mentioned above that are brought into the
testing environment must not remain in the student's possession during
testing.
Calculator Use
Students will be allowed to use a scientific or graphing calculator on the Georgia Milestones Algebra I and Geometry assessments. Students will also be able to
use a scientific or basic calculator on the
Georgia
Milestones
Economics assessment. Students should plan to bring their own calculator
as there will be a limited supply of school
-owned calculators avail
able.
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Credit Recovery
If your student failed a required course
(English, Math, Science or Social Studies),
please make sure they register for credit recovery.
MP will be offering two 8-week courses starting January 22nd.
Students can choose an After School session that runs from
3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
OR Saturday School, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Students must pay $50.00 for each ½ unit class or $100 for a full credit.
Forms can be picked up in the Guidance office & returned to the Graduation Coach, Mrs. McLuen, or you may
click here for the form.
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Get Your MP Winter Sports Yard Signs
The proceeds will benefit MP engineering. Questions can be directed to
Christina Barfield or to our Facebook page @CreationsbyChamps.
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Class of 2020
Scholarship Opportunities
Distinguished Young Women of Monroe-Bibb (DYW) is now recruiting female students from the Class of 2020 to participate in their local scholarship program. They offer $1 Billion Dollars of scholarships nationally through their program all over the United States! DYW, formerly known as Junior Miss, has been around since 1958 and seeks to positively impact the lives of young women by providing free life skills workshops focusing on public speaking, interviewing skills, college admissions/scholarships, and our national platform of "Be Your Best Self". This fun and transformative experience promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership, and talent. Young women gain life skills and a boost in self-esteem that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. Their accomplishments through this program are then presented in a celebratory showcase at the completion of the program and two representatives are selected to advance to the state competition. They also have a "Little Sister" program for sophomores as well. Questions? Please email Jill Lumley, Program Chairman at: monroebibb@distinguishedyw.org Deadline to sign up is January 5th, 2019 as our workshops begin January 6th, 2019
. There is no fee to participate!
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Yearbook News
Buy your yearbook TODAY!!
or call 1-877-767-5217 to place your order. Please s
ee Mrs. May in room 206 if you have any questions.
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AP Exams
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Students can start making payments for their AP exams beginning December 14.
The cost of each exam is $95. The fee schedule:
Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 15, & Mar 8
This will allow student to make 4 low payments of $23.75. All exams can be paid with cash or checks. Please make checks payable to
Mary Persons High School.
Online payment is not available this year.
Please see Mrs Burston if you have any questions.
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New CTAE Pathway Opportunities
Class of 2020 & Class of 2021
Monroe County Schools, in partnership with Bibb County Schools, will provide MPHS students with an opportunity to complete pathways at W. S. Hutchings College & Career Academy
during the 2019-2020 school year.
A tentative list of pathway offerings is listed below.
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Teaching as a Profession
Welding
Click here for a complete description
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Art News
Art Club Hosts Empty Bowls Event
On Tuesday, December 4 the MP Art Club hosted its 4th annual Empty Bowls Project Dinner fundraiser. The event was a huge success! Community members purchased tickets for a student-made ceramic bowl and shared a soup dinner, with all proceeds donated to Backpack Buddies. The Fine Arts Center gallery was filled with the festive sounds of the MP Jazz Band under the direction of Mr. Thompson, and Art Club and band members wore tacky Christmas sweaters.
Thank you to all volunteers, participants, and attendees!
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Drama News
MP Presents
Wiley and the Hairy Man
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Clubs & Organizations News
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FBLA News
FBLA is selling ice cream sandwiches for $1.00 after school on Thursdays in Mrs. Myers room 226.
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FCA meets
Friday mornings
MPHS
Gym
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Basketball News
Holiday Classic Tournament
December 27, 28, & 29, 2018
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Soccer News
Boys Soccer Interest Meeting
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Monroe County Middle School cafeteria
@3:45
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Tennis News
You must have a physical on file to participate.
Tryouts will begin on January 16.
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Link Your Ingles Card to MPHS
Ingles cards must be
re-linked each year.
Our school code is 10509.
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*See Mrs. English for passwords to the
resources that require a password.
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Follow us on Instagram @marypersonshigh.
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Monroe County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. As a result, the following people have been appointed to oversee specific areas. Title II, Adult 504, Adult Title IX Dr. Mike Hickman 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031 Student and Athletic Title IX Jackson Daniel 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 Student 504 Jenny Rooks 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029 Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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