Students should check their tiftschools email DAILY!

Tues, 10/31 - GA Milestones Reading and Evidence-Based Writing Field Test - On

Monday and Tuesday, October 30-31, 2017, approximately 350 Tift County High
School seniors will participate in the Georgia Milestones Reading and Evidence-
Based Writing Field Test. The purpose of the field test is for the state to evaluate
the quality of the items on the test, not to evaluate student performance.
Students will not be impacted academically by their performance on the test.
Students will be tested during their English class or during a course that is not
associated with an End-of-Course Test. Students will receive notification through
their student email and also will be notified on campus. Students are asked to
treat this test just as they would a regular End-of-Course Test. It will be an
opportunity for them to practice in an online testing environment on their new
Chromebooks prior to their End-of-Course Exams at the end of this semester.

Tues, 10/31 Starting Tues, 10/31, yearbooks will be sold during all 3
lunch periods. Limited numbers! $20 reserves one! $60 for pkg 1; $65
for pkg 2; $70 for pkg 3

If you have HOCO dance selfies, share them with the yearbook
staff. You may make the HOCO dance page! Also looking for pre-dance pics.

DEADLINE 10/31 US Senate Youth Program 56th Annual Washington Week

March 3-10, 2018 The US Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is an
intensive week-long educational experience and scholarship
sponsored by the US Senate for outstanding high school
students who are interested in pursuing careers in public
service. If you are a high school junior or senior, already
serving as an elected official in your student body or other
state or community organization, you may already be
qualified to apply. Visit www.ussenateyouth.org to learn more. Email
Courtney.devereaux@tiftschools for the application (it has to be typed)
Deadline is Tues, 10/31 at 5:00 p.m.

10/31 DEADLINE If you plan to take a MOWR class spring

semester, you must schedule an appointment with your guidance
counselor before 10/31 to take care of all documentation and
paperwork. If you are new to the program, your parent/guardian
MUST attend the meeting.
 Please take a moment to complete the survey
using the link below. Its that time of year
againtime for the Georgia Parent Survey. The
Georgia Parent Survey is modeled after the student
survey and contains 24 questions. Parents may
complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphone or tablet. For parents
that do not have access to the Internet, you are welcome to complete the Georgia
Parent Survey at school. All parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia
Parent Survey because the data will be used as part of the calculation of the School
Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly
to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The Georgia Parent Survey is
also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey.
Results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not
be posted online. The Georgia Parent Survey link is posted below.
Georgia Parent Survey: http://gshs.gadoe.org/parents

Wed, 11/1 Cap & Gown make-up orders taken during all 3 lunches
11:30 1:30 in the Commons.

Thurs, 11/2 SAT Registration deadline for 12/2 test date

Fri, 11/3 ACT Registration deadline for 12/9 test date

Fri, 11/10 Apply To College Day in RM 308. Sign up in the Guidance Office

Wed, 11/15 HOSA/Red Cross Blood Drive students sign up with

your BDB. If you are 16, you must have a parent permission form
submitted. Parents are welcome to donate too!

Fri, 11/17 - JUNIORS - Sign Up Today! If you are interested in

being a part of the Freshman Mentoring Program/TCHS
Ambassador, check your school email for the application. If
you are interested and did not sign up during your class
meeting, please see Mrs. Johnson.

Thurs, 11/23 DEADLINE - The Tift County School System has

arranged for additional insurance for the student Chromebooks
through the vendor, Worth Ave Group. This policy covers theft,
vandalism, fire, flood and natural disaster. Claims of this nature are
NOT covered by the current accident policy that Tift County
Schools has in place for all Chromebooks. If you would like to purchase this
policy for the 2017-18 school year, follow the instructions at this link:
https://www.worthavegroup.com/gpo/tiftschools. The policy purchase window
will close 11/23/17. There is no obligation to purchase this insurance policy. The
Tift County School System receives no benefit or financial gain from this policy.
Club News:

The Little Mermaid cast Remember to stop by RM 703 this week (10/30
11/3) between 3:15 4:00 for costume measurements.

Every Mon Mock Trial meet at jail courtroom at 6:30

Every Mon Chess Club RM 201; 3:15 4:00.

Every 1st & 3rd Mon Literati Reading Bowl team meeting; media center
3:15-4:00

Every Mon French Club meet after school in RM 216

Every Mon & Wed Upward Bound RM 310; 3:30 4:30

Every Tues FCA, 7:30 in ROTC RM 924/926 in the gym. You may enter
the gym through the side student parking lot doors nearest the ROTC
classroom. You do not have to be an athlete to join and the club is
FREE! Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!

Every Tues Writing Club RM 115 @ 3:15; see Mr. Tanner for details

Every Tues Math Club RM 208; 3:20 4:00 Bring your chromebook!
Every Wed Math Club RM 208; 7:20 AM Bring your chromebook!

Every Wed Spanish Club RM 302; 3:15 3:45

Every Wed Debate Team meet in RM 112 (Ms. Keen).

Key Club applications are available in RM 104 (Mrs. Scott)

Tues, 11/14 - Optimist Geography Decathlon open to all students grades 9-12.
This event will be hosted at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library at 5:30.
Scholarships for winners: 1st place - $500; 2nd place - $250; 3rd place - $100.
Sponsored by the Tifton Optimist Club and the Tift County Foundation for
Educational Excellence. Register with Dr. Fandel by Tues, 11/7
sfandel@tiftschools.com
Sports News:

Fri, 11/3 Pep Rally

Fri, 11/3 Senior Night at Brodie Field!! Football (V) Camden; 7:30. Friday night
will NOT be a white out. The white out will happen on the first round of playoffs
on Nov 10

Sat, 11/4 Swim Team Dean Ferrell Meet at Thomasville

Sat, 11/4 Cross Country State Meet at Carrollton

Sat, 11/4 Competition Cheer Region Competition at Colquitt

Thurs, 11/16 - Its RAFFLE TIME! A Medium Big

Green Egg Grill with stand and other accessories
will be one lucky winners. Get your tickets from a
swimmer or a coach. $5 each OR 5 for
$20. Drawing to be held on Nov 16. Help Support
your Tift Co Blue Devil Swim Team!