Freshman Summit

September, 2016
K-12 Counselor – Dawn Grenzer
Administrative Assistant – Linda Thiel
Freshman Summit
Meet Our New Teachers
Mr. Krueger is the new 5th grade
teacher. He is a graduate of
Hilbert High School and UWStevens Point, and taught 1st grade
the past 2 years in Stevens Point.
Ms. Madsen is student teaching
with Mr. Hoffman, the high school
English teacher. She will graduate
in December from UW-Stevens
Point.
SENIOR
MEETINGS
All seniors will meet individually with
Ms. Grenzer beginning the week of Sept.
12th to discuss credit progress, career
interests, post high school plans, and any
other student concerns. Parent letters
were emailed/mailed in late August
inviting them to attend these meetings
with their child.
The Freshman Summit continues to be a huge success with this
year’s program held on Thursday, August 25th at the high school for
our incoming freshmen. It was led by Ms. Grenzer and Andrea
Braatz, the Calumet Co. 4-H Youth Development Educator, with
assistance from the HHS Leaders of the Pack peer mentors. The
students started out the day with icebreaker activities in the
gymnasium. Afterward, they were joined by HHS faculty and staff
and spent the rest of the morning working together on team building
activities and ate lunch together. The afternoon included an IPod
photo scavenger hunt, a question and answer session with the senior
Leaders of the Pack, and other team building activities. All freshmen
will continue to meet with Leaders of the Pack mentors throughout
the school year. If you have any questions regarding this program,
feel free to give us a call.
Run T.A.L.L. 5K Fun Run/Walk Event
October is National Bullying Awareness Month. Nationwide, 160,000
children stay home from school each day to avoid being bullied-and the
effects can be lifelong, even tragic. The Calumet County Outreach
Program through Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs, along with
other community partners, has teamed up to create a fun event for
families that brings awareness to bullying prevention.
This 5K non-competitive run/walk is being held on Sat, Oct. 8th at the
Kiwanis Park in New Holstein. It also features a half mile kids’ run for
ages 2-9. Our school has the opportunity to participate in a challenge
and receive a $500 check to be used to complement or initiate programs
promoting tolerance, acceptance, love, and leadership. Registrations
will be tracked from each school. The school with the highest
percentage of student registrations will win $500 to do as they wish as
mentioned above. Hilbert Middle School has won the past two years
and put the money to good use in their bullying programs. Let’s do it
again!
Register online at www.runtall5k2016.eventbrite.com. Help the Hilbert
School District stomp out bullying!
“Never let a kind word go unsaid.”
PSAT TEST
JOB SHADOWING
ACT TESTING
The Pre Scholastic Aptitude
Test (PSAT) measures verbal
reasoning, critical reading, math
problem solving and writing
skills. It is recommended that
juniors who are considering
entering college take the PSAT.
The PSAT will be given at HHS
on Wed., Oct. 19 from 8AM to
11AM. The cost is $15.00. The
test fee must be paid by Sept. 16
to ensure we have enough tests
available.
Students
were
recently given the opportunity
to sign up for the PSAT test
during homeroom.
If your child is a junior or senior
and is uncertain about what he or
she would like to do after
graduation, then job shadowing is
just what they need!
Job
shadowing is an opportunity to
explore the world of work by
“shadowing” at an area company.
This enables the student to tour,
observe, ask questions and come
to understand what a particular
job or industry is really like.
If your son or daughter wants
help arranging a job shadow
they should contact Linda in
Student Services.
The ACT is the preferred college
entrance
exam
throughout
Wisconsin and the Midwest.
ACT scores can be used in lieu of
a placement test at tech schools as
well. It is recommended that
juniors take the April or June test.
Cost of the test is $42.50 ($58.50
w/writing test). Register online at
www.actstudent.org.
Seniors
planning to go on to college who
have not already tested should
do so as soon as possible.
Moving Up to Middle
School Summer Class
EDUCATION FAIR
This summer was the third
summer offering the “Moving
on Up to Middle School” class
for our incoming 5th graders.
The four-day class was filled
with activities that would help
students
transition
from
elementary to middle school.
Students participated in a
scavenger
hunt
to
get
comfortable with the new
building, learned about time
management,
being
and
keeping good friends, how to
be a leader and the importance
of making good choices. The
week wrapped up with
students practicing opening
their lockers, which in 5th
grade can be a bit stressful!
As the instructor, it sure was a
fun and exciting week-I hope
the kids enjoyed it, too!
On Fri, Sept. 16, college bound
juniors and seniors will have the
opportunity
to
attend
an
Education Fair at Notre Dame
Academy from 9-11AM. Over
100 college representatives will
be on hand to answer questions
and give out information about
their schools. Students were able
to sign up for this field trip during
their homeroom period.
Get help with college prep at
www.knowhowtogo.wisconsin.org
Fox Valley Tech
Community Open
House
If you want to learn more about
Fox Valley Tech don’t miss their
Open House in Appleton on
Tuesday, Oct. 4th from 3-7pm.
Visit with faculty and students,
take a campus tour, and get a
first-hand look at their high tech
labs and classrooms.
SENIORS:
Apply
for
admission during Open House
and pay no application fee!
Test Date
10/22/16
12/10/16
2/11/17
4/08/17
6/10/17
Regis Deadline
9/16/16
11/04/16
1/13/17
3/03/17
5/05/17
**DON’T FORGET to include
the high school code (500-880)
on your application, and have
your test scores sent to your top
four colleges of choice. It’s
FREE with your registration.
Wolf Den Apparel Store
It’s not too late to think about
Christmas shopping!
You can
check out the Wolf Den Apparel
Store
online
at
http://www.hilbert.k12.wi.us. Just
click on the Wolf Den logo near
the bottom of the page. Ordering
Wolf Den apparel will be done
completely online again this year.
Deadlines will be Sept. 15,
November 30, and March 15. If
you have any questions, you may
contact Mrs. Remington at the high
school.
Teacher: “Sally, if you had 16
jelly beans and Jack asked you
for seven, how many would you
have left?”
Sally: “Sixteen”.
Elementary Guidance
I want your child to be as successful as possible at school.
Success in school is not just about reading and math. It is
also about knowing how to learn and how to get along with
others. So I will be continuing the Second Step program in
your child’s classroom to teach these critical skills.
The Second Step program teaches skills in the following
four areas:
1. Skills for Learning: Students gain skills to help
themselves learn, including how to focus their attention,
listen carefully, use self-talk to stay on task, and be
assertive when asking for help with schoolwork.
2. Empathy: Students learn to identify and understand their
own and others’ feelings. Students also learn how to take
another’s perspective and how to show compassion.
3. Emotion Management: Students learn specific skills for
calming down when experiencing strong feelings, such as
anxiety or anger.
4. Problem Solving: Students learn a process for solving
problems with others in a positive way.
Welcome to our New School!
New Choir Room
1st & 2nd Grades
Your child will be learning a lot this year—and he or she
will need your help! Throughout the year, your child will be
bringing home Home Links that go with several of the
Second Step lessons. Home Links are simple, fun activities
for you and your child to complete together. They are a great
way for you to understand what your child is learning and
for your child to show you what he or she knows.
Elementary Media Center
Important Dates
Thurs, Sept. 15-Picture Day
Thurs. Sept. 15 – 6:30 – 8:30 Education Fair at Notre Dame
Academy in Green Bay.
Fri, Sept.16 – Education Fair field trip to Notre Dame
Academy for jrs/srs who signed up.
Fri, Sept. 16-PSAT payment deadline for jrs who signed up.
Fri, Sept. 16-registration deadline for the Oct. 22 ACT test.
Fri, Oct. 1 – Youth Option application deadline for jrs/srs.
Tues, Oct. 4- 6:30 -8:30 Education Fair at UW-Fox Valley.
Tues, Oct. 4 – Fox Valley Tech Open House; 3:00-7:00pm.
Fri, Oct. 14 – P.A.R.T.Y. at the PAC field trip for all
sophomores.
Mon, Oct. 17 – 7PM-Financial Aid Workshop for seniors
and parents at Hilbert High School.
Wed, Oct. 19 – PSAT test given to juniors who signed up.
Thurs, Oct. 20 – Picture Retakes
Fri, Oct. 21 – Early Release-Teacher Inservice in afternoon.
Sat, Oct 22 –ACT testing at area schools.
Mon, Oct. 24 – Fall Pops concert/7-12 Band & Choir.
Tues, Oct. 25-5:30-7:30pm-FAFSA Completion Night for
Seniors at HHS.
Thurs, Nov. 3 – End of 1st Quarter.
Fri, Nov. 4 – registration deadline for the Dec. 10 ACT test.
Mon, Nov. 7 – Blood Drive at the high school.
Thurs, Nov. 10 – Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4-8PM.
Tues, Nov. 15-Parent Teacher Conferences, 4-8 PM.
Front Entrance
UW System Admissions Requirements
From Introduction to the UW System 2016-2017
All UW System institutions require a minimum of seventeen
high school credits distributed as follows:
English
4 credits
Math
3 credits (algebra and above)
Social Science
3 credits
Natural Science 3 credits
Electives
4 credits
UW-Platteville, UW-Parkside and UW-Milwaukee require
foreign language to graduate from the college.
Colleges will not make an admissions decision until the
minimum credit requirement is fulfilled.
UW System admissions officers seek to admit students
whose academic preparation, background, and personal
experience suggest that the student will succeed at the
campus, benefit from the educational experience, and
contribute to the educational environment. Applications are
reviewed using a comprehensive, individualized process. Of
primary consideration are academic factors: college
preparatory courses, rank in class, grade point average,
and ACT/SAT scores. Admissions officers may also
consider student experiences, work experience, leadership
qualities, motivation, community service and special talents.
The Introduction to the UW System catalog (which is free
and available in Student Services) gives students
information regarding admissions, housing, financial aid,
college majors, etc. Although the colleges have moved to a
comprehensive, individualized review of applications, most
have indicated a general profile of admitted freshmen in fall,
2015. Be sure to check those guidelines to gauge the
likelihood of being admitted. You may also want to check
out www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu. This website provides a
wealth of information as well as links to all of the colleges.
WI Private Colleges & Universities: An
Affordable Option
The Wisconsin’s Private Colleges and Universities Guide
to Admission and Financial Aid has information to help
students learn about each of the 20 campuses in their
system. Basic requirements for admission vary. Check the
guide (available in the Student Services Office) or individual
campus websites for information.
Or go to
WisconsinsPrivateColleges.org for test prep, virtual tours,
college planning and online applications.
There can be a big difference between the published price of
college tuition and what you ultimately pay at a WI private
college. According to the guide from the Private Colleges
and Universities, for the 8th year in a row the out-of-pocket
net tuition was under $5500. The 2014-15 net tuition at
these colleges is 8% lower than it was in 2006-07. And the
average Private College freshman financial aid package was
made up of over 75% grants (money you don’t have to
repay) instead of loans. Smaller classes, more personal
attention from faculty, and a better chance of graduating in
four years are just some of the many reasons to consider a
WI private, nonprofit college.
College Application Basics
Now is the time that seniors should be making decisions
about the schools to which they would like to apply. The
campuses in the UW system began accepting applications on
Sept. 1st and will continue to review as they are received.
UW schools require a $50.00 application fee for each school
applied to ($60 for UW-Madison). Students are encouraged
to apply on-line at apply.wisconsin.edu. There you may
apply to multiple campuses at once.
You can also
download an application from apply.wisconsin.edu or call
the UW Help office at 800-442-6459. Students on
free/reduced lunch may be able to receive a UW College fee
waiver, and many of the private colleges and universities
also have fee waivers available. Stop in Student Services for
more info.
Remember to come to the student services office to
request that official high school transcripts be sent. You
will need a transcript request form (available on the
student services webpage and in the student services
office) signed by a parent or guardian if you are not 18.
If you have completed college work a transcript from the
college is also required.
ACT scores will be included on your transcript. However,
some colleges require ACT scores be sent directly from
ACT. Check your college’s requirements.
Teacher/Counselor recommendations may also be required
for some colleges.
Complete the application carefully. Proofread your
statement and be sure it is a good sample of your writing
skills. After submitting your application you can go back
and apply to another college. Be sure to complete the school
specific parts of the application. Help completing your
application is available. Just stop in student services and
make an appointment.
Be sure to attend the
Financial Aid Workshop
at Hilbert High School,
Monday, Oct. 17, 2016.
(More info to follow).
Question: What are the five best toys of all time? (the
answer is found on the next page)
BEWARE of Scholarship Search
Companies and Financial Aid Scams!
A word of caution to those who have received mailings from
companies offering their services in helping you find
scholarship monies or financial aid (for a fee that could
range from $50 to $150). High school counselors and
college financial aid officers agree that this is not a good
investment.
Local scholarships are the best options. A scholarship
information packet will be made available to all seniors
pursuing post HS education during their senior meetings
with Mrs. Grenzer. Included is a list of scholarships that
were received in the Student Services Office last year. This
list is also posted on our webpage. Scholarship information
will be published in the daily school bulletin that is posted
on the student services bulletin board. Seniors should be
sure to read the announcements everyday. Scholarships
are placed in a binder in Student Services. Seniors should
come in and check the binder regularly.
Applying for financial aid is a free process done after
October 1st and you can only apply your senior year.
Applying online is strongly recommended. Any mailings
you receive offering to help you apply for financial aid, (for
a fee!), should be thrown away.
College is Possible-A new opportunity
for high school seniors at FVTC!
Going to college requires a financial commitment. For some,
any education past high school is not an option because of
the cost.
The Fox Valley Technical College Foundation is offering a
new opportunity for students who may not be able to afford
college. It’s called the FVTC Promise Scholarship
Program. The best part? It’s available at NO COST to the
student.
So, how does a high school senior qualify for the FVTC
Promise? Here are some of the scholarship eligibility
requirements:
 Graduate on-time from an FVTC district high school in
the spring of 2017
 Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher at the end of the student’s
junior year
 Composite ACT score 16 or higher
 Live in the FVTC district
 Eligible for free or reduced school meals, or Expected
Family Contribution (EFC) of $3000 or lower on the
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
The FVTC Promise could be the ticket to a college
education. Read the full eligibility requirements at
www.fvtc.edu/FVTCpromise. Please complete the Interest
form by December 1, 2016.
College Planning Calendar
Senior Year Checklist
FALL
--Academic Performance.
Your senior year counts!
Colleges don’t want slackers! Take challenging courses and do
your best. This info is reviewed in your application to colleges.
--Narrow your list of college options. Check to see if you
meet admission requirements. Discuss the pros and cons for
various colleges with your parents, counselor and teachers.
--Research the schools on your list. Visit college websites
and write for information on specific programs of interest.
--Talk with admissions counselors. Several colleges send
representatives to the high school. You can also visit them at
local education fairs.
--Testing. If you haven’t already done so you should take the
ACT as soon as possible. Register to retake the test if it will
help your admissions and /or scholarship potential. Be sure to
prepare before testing!
--Determine your final list. Fill out applications for the
college(s) you would like to attend. Put extra time into your
application essay, asking teachers or others to proofread and
offer suggestions for improvement.
--Ask for letters of recommendation. Complete the fact sheet
(available online and in Student Services) and give it to the
person you are asking for a reference.
--Complete application(s) to colleges. Be certain that all of
the necessary information has been sent, including
recommendation letters, transcripts and application fees.
--Apply for Financial Aid. NEW THIS YEAR-You can
apply any time after October 1st. Apply online and apply early!
Financial aid is given out on a first come, first served basis.
--Watch the school bulletin for scholarship announcements.
Pick up applications in the student services office. Complete
them carefully, thoroughly, neatly and on time!
WINTER
--Keep watching the school bulletin for scholarship
announcements.
--Send in applications for housing to colleges you have been
accepted to.
SPRING
--Make your decision. Keep track of the deadline for
informing the school you have chosen.
--Finish high school career with pride and style.
--Request final transcripts be sent to your college.
Answer: The five best toys of all time, (according to
GeekDad at wired.com) are: a stick, a box, string, a
cardboard tube, and dirt. All are readily available,
versatile, appropriate for all ages, fit every budget,
and are powered by imagination. No batteries
required!