Hinkley High School

Welcome To Hinkley High School - Principal Jinger Haberer

Home of the Thunderbirds - A FLIGHT ABOVE THE REST!!!!!

School Dates to know about

Click on the Students tab above to see student activity and sports dates.

• November 11th Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7pm
• November 11th  Mandatory Senior Class Meeting – Announcements, 8:30am
• November 16th- Graduation Fair, Herf Jones, Cap and Gown orders, 4 – 7pm
• November 19th-  Herf Jones Cap and Gown Orders 11:00am
• November 19th, 20th, & 21st - Musical- Beauty and the Beast 7pm each night
  
• November 21st Musical- Beauty and the Beast 2pm matinee
  
• November 25th - 27th-No School- Thanksgiving Break
• December 8th- Vocal Concert
• December 10th- Instrumental Concert
• December 15th- Our Performing Arts Class Presents- "Holiday Present" 7pm
  
• December 17th- Last day 2nd quarter
• December 18th-No school teacher workday
• December 21st-January 3rd- Winter break
  

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*** To access information about the Aurora Lights Program or the IB Program please click on the Academics tab at the top of the page.***

**Parents: please click on the parent tab above to view dates of grade distribution for the 2009-2010 school year.

**Parents/Students - Please click on the student tab above to view expectations of students off campus

**Parents/Students - Please click link for parent/student handbook:  Parent/Student Handbook

View the Hinkley 2008-09 Staff Climate Survey Results

Comments or concerns can be sent to ddswanson@aps.k12.co.us

Good Day Hinkley High School.

Today is Friday November 6th, 2009.

It is a Silver day.

SENIORS - Your T-shirt and sweatshirts are ready to be ordered.  Starting today you can stop by the bookkeeping office and see Ms. Birdie to order them.  T-shirts are $10 and hoodies are $21.

Swim clinic has started and is everyday at 3:30 in the pool everyday until Nov 10. We will be working on technique and essential skills. Anyone interested in swimming and diving, girls or boys, should attend. Girls swim season starts Nov 12 make sure to get your white card.  See Coach Himes with any questions.

Hey Hinkley, it's time for another dance and game night, coming up on Friday, November 13th. Come get your Game on, Dance on, with your pajamas on! We will have a live DJ in the big gym and soccer and basketball in the small gyms. There will also be a huge inflatable boxing ring, food, and candy. It's $6 to get in, but if you bring a canned food item, it's only $5. You can even wear your pajamas if you want, dress code still applies. See ya there!

Wed. Nov. 11, all seniors must attend a mandatory senior meeting at 8:30 am in the auditorium.  Herff Jones will be here to talk to you about announcements and cap and gown information. Please spread the word to any seniors you might know that are not here for announcements in the morning.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Smith in the athletic office.

Tonight is Hinkley’s last football game of the season.  We will be hosting Rampart HS from Colorado Springs.  Game time is 7PM and your activitiy card will get you in for free.  The weather is going to be gorgeous, so come out and support your T-Birds.

Seniors!  November 6th is the deadline to take the next ACT test in December.

See your counselor if you have any questions about whether you need to re- take this test to get into the college of  your choice.

There will be a mandatory LINK CREW meeting November 11 during JR/SR lunch in Ms. Himes room (1302).  Make plans to attend.

Attention Dance and Step team, please turn in your fundraising money. If you have not sold all of your apples, please try to sell them and turn in either your money or remaining apples to Mrs. Kelly by Friday Nov. 6th.

The Art and Film club meet every Tues. and Thurs. after school in room 2306... we'd love for you to join us!

Sophomores! Do you want to help out and make a difference? Then join the Sophomore Class! We will be meeting today after school in Ms. Deringers Room 2306

Have you always wanted to travel? Well the Music, Theater & Art Departments have joined together and will be taking a trip to Italy and Greece this summer! Please talk to Ms Heck, Ms. Weissenbuehler, Ms. Deringer or Ms. Price if you are interested in going!

Attention all Girls Volleyball players. Your banquet will be next Tuesday November 10^th at 6 pm.  Coach Hunt needs all fundraising materials in, that is cards that were not sold or the money from the card sales--ASAP.  Thanks.

Congratulations to all three Boys Soccer team on a fantastic season.  Make sure and turn your bags and uniforms into Coach Daly or Coach Nickoloff today.

The Colorado Council on High School/College Relations

Day Night College Fair

Meet with college representatives and receive information about academic programs, campus life, scholarships, financial aid opportunities and much more!

ACT is sponsoring an ART Poster Contest to encourage kids to go to college and to take the ACT for their entrance exam. The design that wins will be used to advertise the ACT Test Date information poster nationwide. If your poster is selected you can win:1st Place $5,000. 00, 2nd Place, $2500.00, or 3rd Place $1,000.00 nonrenewable scholarships for college. Entries must be postmarked anytime from October 19, 2009 - January 30, 2010. So all you artists out there get busy and take advantage of this OPPORTUNITY!!!! See Ms. Kline for more information or web address online.

Congratulations to Shanelle Robinson who took 1^st place in the Skyline League Cross Country Championships.  Way to go Shanelle!!!

Hinkley High School's Thunderbird marching band's first trip to Albuquerque, NM was an incredible success. Not only did the students model the 'world class' characteristics we strive for, they placed 8th out of 14 in our division as well as 24th overall beating New Mexico and Colorado bands alike. Congratulations to the finest performance of the year! Mr. Emery is proud of each and every marching band student."

HINKLEY SENIOR WOMEN CAN YOU HEAR IT? OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING!!!  Smith College is now accepting applications for its Women of Distinction Program to be held at Smith College in MA, November 13-15, 2009. This three day program will highlight  opportunities at Smith for African American, Asian American, Latina and Native American students.  All selected participants will receive round-trip transportation, meals, and accommodations for FREE.  SEE MS. KLINE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!  DON'T LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS YOU BY!!!

Congratulations to:

Nicole Zolman & Zack Campbell for being admitted to Bowling Green State University and being awarded a yearly scholarship to attend.  If you see and know them, please give them a pat on the back.

Jane Bang for being admitted to The Colorado School of Mines. Congratulations Jane...

Principal Pass – Card Membership has its Privileges

Every quarter, students (except freshmen) may earn privileges based on their academic performance, attendance, and discipline. With a principal’s pass students may leave campus for lunch, hang outside in the breezeway, pass in the halls to the Media Center during lunch, receive preferential admittance to dances and activities, and many other privileges.  To qualify for a Principal’s Pass a student must have:

• 2.75 Grade Point Average for the quarter only
• 93% attendance rate or higher
• No significant discipline issues

The pass is attainable for all students but they must perform well and attend class. We would love to see more students attain a Principal’s Pass every quarter. This quarter’s Principal’s Pass is ORANGE. Ask your student if they have or qualified for a Principal’s Pass. Freshmen have CLOSED CAMPUS all year.

Principal Paso – la Asociación de Tarjeta tiene sus Privilegios Cada cuarto, los estudiantes (menos estudiantes de primer año) puede ganar privilegios basados en su desempeño académico, en la asistencia, y en la disciplina. Con estudiantes del paso de un director puede dejar campus para almorzar, cuelga afuera en el breezeway, el paso en los vestíbulos a los Medios Centra durante la comida, recibe entrada preferente a bailes y actividades, y a muchos otros privilegios. Para calificar para el Paso de un Director un estudiante debe tener:

• 2,75 Promedio del Punto de Grado para el cuarto sólo

• 93% de tasa de asistencia o más alto

• no disciplina significativa publica

El paso esaccesible para todos estudiantes pero ellos deben realizar bien y para deber asistir clase. Adoraríamos ver más estudiantes alcanzan el Paso de un Director cada cuarto. El Director de este cuarto que el Paso es ANARANJADO. Pregunte a su estudiante si ellos tienen o calificaron para el Paso de un Director. Los estudiantes no puedo salir todo anyo por que el campus de Hinkley estar cerrado.

APS Online now Accepting Applications

Written by the APS Communication Department

Are you looking for a unique and personalized way to earn your high school diploma? Aurora Public Schools has a new choice for you. APS Online, a free online high school, will open in January 2010.

Why attend APS Online?

• Quality program run and maintained by APS staff
• Highly qualified and expert instructors
• APS resources available to online students and instructors
• Counseling, college prep and community college dual enrollment available
• Laptop and high-speed internet connection provided
• Online, group and individual instruction in all curriculum areas provided
• Community projects, clubs, organizations and other unique learning opportunities

Since the majority of course work will be online, students need to be independent, responsible, organized, and able to prioritize to meet goals and complete tasks. Informational meetings for students and parents will be held in November and December. To learn more, call 303-340-0854 or visit to www.apsachieveonline.org for more information.

Please join us at one of the following information meetings to learn more:

Thursday, Nov. 5
6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Commons
Hinkley High School
1250 Chambers Road 80011

Friday, Nov. 6
6 - 7:30 p.m.in Lecture Hall 251
Rangeview High School
17599 E. Iliff Avenue 80013

For more information please go to http://www.apsachieveonline.org

Hinkley is A World Class High School-

Our students and staff make the difference....

Hinkley High School Presents:

Beauty and the Beast

Show Dates:

November 19th- 7pm

November 20th- 7pm

November 21st- Matinee 2pm and Evening Performance 7pm

Make plans now to come and see a great performance and support our drama department.

October 16, 2009

APS is partnering with the Tri-County Health Department to offer immunizations to targeted groups who are considered at high risk for H1N1 influenza. The targeted groups are:

•    children and young adults from 6 months to 24 years of age
•    pregnant women
•    adults who care for infants less than 6 months old
•    health care workers
•    adults from 25 to 64 years of age who have chronic health conditions like asthma or diabetes

APS will host eight clinics on the following dates and times:

Hinkley High School     
East Commons
Tuesday, Nov. 3            Canceled due to late shipment of vaccine. Tuesday, Dec. 1            4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Gateway High School
Commons
Saturday, Nov. 7            8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12            8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Rangeview High School 
Commons 
Monday, Nov. 9            4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 7            4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Aurora Central High School  
Commons
Tuesday, Nov. 10               4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 8               4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

This vaccine will be available at no charge to those who are in the targeted groups attending a school sponsored clinic. Identification or proof of chronic disease will not be required. Written consent from a parent or legal guardian will be required for anyone under 18 years of age. Children who are 10 and under will need to have two injections at least 28 days apart. This vaccine protects against H1N1 influenza only, not seasonal flu.

If you are among the high risk groups, or have children or other family members who are considered to be at high risk for H1N1 influenza, I encourage you to participate in this public health event.

We will continue to monitor and track absence rates due to flu-like symptoms.  For further information, including an FAQ, visit the APS Web site at
www.aurorak12.org/illness-injury-infection/influenza-info/

Thank you for your continued support in keeping APS students and staff safe and healthy.

Anthony Sturges
Chief Operating Officer
Division of Support Services

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