12/8/24

MONDAY - BLOCK 1 & EOC prep TUESDAY - BLOCK 2 & EOC prep WEDNESDAY - BLOCK 3 & EOC prep

Good evening MCHP families, this is Principal McHam with your weekly updates. Tomorrow is Block 1 exams, except Freshman Focus and Leadership, Tuesday is Block 2 and Wednesday is Block 3. The exam schedule for the next two weeks is posted on our website and reviewed with students last week. Students who are not taking exams or doing EOC prep do not need to come to campus. Building H5 will utilize quiet hours while GTCC is taking exams. The buses will run on a regular schedule. Thank you and have a great evening.

12/3/24

Good morning MCHP families, this is Principal McHam with another update.                                                                                                                                  

GCS has decided to close school today, due to the icy road conditions.  It will be a teacher’s workday, and the MCHP building will be closed to students.  Students enrolled in college courses should check the GTCC website for updates from the college.  Thank you for your support of MCHP and have a great day.

12/1/24

Good evening MCHP families, this is Principal McHam with your weekly message.

I hope that you had an amazing Thanksgiving and welcome you to December.

Students will receive their exam schedule this week, and it will also be posted on the school’s website.  If students are not taking high school or college exams or taking an EOC class, they should not be on campus during exam week.

Please follow us on Instagram at MCHPHighPoint to see some of the great things occurring. 

Students must come to the front office to be signed out when they have early dismissal.  They should not get up and walk out of class without being notified by the front office.  We want to make sure that we are accountable for all students.  Thank you and have a good evening.

11/24/24

Good evening MCHP families, this is Principal McHam with your weekly message.
School will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. My wish is that you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Students will receive their exam schedule in the first week of December.  If students are not taking high school or college exams, they should not be on campus during exam week.
Please follow us on Instagram at MCHPHighPoint to see some of the great things occurring.  
Please remember that if students leave before the end of the school day, which is 5:15, they must be signed out in the front office by an adult on their pick-up list.  Students should not get up and just walk out of class but come to the front office when they are signed out. We want to make sure that we are accountable for all students.
Have a great evening.

11/18/24

Students, parents, and staff, please join MCHP this week as we highlight National World Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
We challenge everyone to donate at least 2 non-perishable items, such as canned goods, rice, cake mix, etc in hopes of providing a holiday basket to an MHP family in need during the holiday season.  Students who donate 2 items will receive 2 service learning hours for their support.  Join the movement to end hunger and homelessness. 
All items can be dropped off in the front office.
Thank you and have a great evening.

11/17/24

Good evening MCHP families, this is Principal McHam with your weekly message.
If students leave before the end of the school day, which is 5:15, they must be signed out in the front office by an adult on their pick-up list.  
Please ask your students to see their current grades in Power School and their college classes each week.  
Students cannot leave campus to get food and be late for their high school classes.  Only Seniors are allowed to leave campus.  
Have a great evening.

11/11/24

Good evening MCHP families, this is Principal McHam with your weekly message.
On Wednesday, all 10th graders will take the PreAct.
Picture make-up and re-takes are this Friday for all students. Seniors need to use the same link as before to sign up. If you have questions, please see the Principal.
All students must be signed out in the front office by an adult that is on their pick-up list if they are leaving before the end of the school day, which is 5:15.
Thank you to anyone who has served our country.
The link is for seniors and 13th-year students only:

https://prestigeportraits.com/bookappointment

Have a great evening.

11/3/24

Good evening MCHP families, this is Principal McHam with your weekly message.
Students must be signed out by a parent in the front office if they are leaving early.
Monday and Tuesday are teacher workdays and students do not have any GCS classes.
Interims will go out on Wednesday for all students.
The PreSAT scores were given out this past Friday to all students who tested.
November 15th is picture make-up day for any students who missed the first set of pictures; underclassmen and seniors. 
Another reminder that all students must be signed out in the front office by an adult that is on their pick-up list and tomorrow and Tuesday are teacher's workdays and the Middle College is closed to students. However, GTCC will still have classes.  

Tuesday is also election day. My hope is that you will use your vote. That is your voice. On this year’s ballot is the fraction of a penny sales tax that can do an enormous amount for GCS teachers and frontline workers like cafeteria staff, custodians, and office support. For perspective, a $4 cup of coffee would cost $4.28 instead of $4.27.  That single penny will bring additional funding to increase the pay for our hard-working teachers and lowest-paid staff.

Thank you and have a great evening.

10/27/24

Good evening Middle College Parents, this is Principal McHam with your weekly updates.

All students must be signed out in the front office by a parent or guardian if they are leaving before the end of the school day, which is 5:10.

Red Ribbon Week starts on Monday, which is the nation’s largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign.  See the themes for each day posted in the front office.

All student report cards were sent out on Tuesday electronically.  If you did not receive your student’s report card, please contact the data manager.

Please take note of the important dates coming up.

•School pictures make-up date is November 15th. 

•November 4th and 5th are GCS workdays.

•Check your students' grades weekly in Power School and also have them show you their grades in their college classes.

Thank you and have a great evening.

Red Ribbon Week

10/22/24

Good evening MCHP families, this is Principal McHam.  A sales tax referendum is on the ballot this year.  What is the impact of the referendum?  If it is passed, a $20 pizza would cost an additional 5 cents in tax to support our local public schools.  Learn more at nc01910393.schoolwires.net/salestax.  Thank you and good night.

Sales Tax information

10/20/24

Good evening parents, this is principal McHam with your weekly updates. 
Title 1 Parent Night and Choice open house is this Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:00. 
Report Cards will go home on Wednesday.
Senior pictures are this Thursday, the 24th.  All seniors should sign up for a time using the link on the board in the front office area or the link below or check your Senior Leadership Teacher Canvas page.  

SENIOR PICTURE SIGN-UP LINK

Thank you and good night.  

10/15/24

Good evening parents, this is principal McHam with a reminder to wear orange tomorrow.

We want MCHP students and staff to send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying.  Help build the commUNITY throughout the year and support UNITY Day tomorrow by wearing orange. 

Thank you and have a great evening.

UNITY DAY FLYER

10/14/24

Good evening parents, this is Principal McHam calling with your weekly updates.

Tomorrow, Tuesday 15^th is picture day for all students.   

Friday 18^th is a teacher's workday, and school is closed for GCS students.

Report cards go home on October 23^rd for all students taking high school classes.

Senior pictures are on October 24^th, more information to come. 

Thank you to all the parents who came out last Thursday to support our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.

10/6/24

Good evening Middle College Parents, this is Principal McHam with your weekly updates.

Please take note of the important dates coming up.

• The SLT meeting is this Tuesday 8^th at 9:30 in room 136
• This Friday the 11^th is a mandatory workday no GCS school for students however GTCC will still have classes.
• School pictures are October 15^th all students may pick up a flyer in the front office area.
• Choice Fair is October 16^th from 530 – 8 at the Coliseum
• On October 10^th we will be walking for Breast Cancer Awareness Month starting at 4:15 at MCHP, wear pink and come join students and staff in a campus walk in solidarity. 

Check your student's grades weekly in Power School and have them show you their grades in their college classes. 

Students will start receiving information about make-up time for tardies, absences, and failing grades.  If you have any questions about this, please contact Mrs. McHam.

Please continue to speak with your students about appropriate school behaviors and complete all the work teachers assign.

Thank you and have a great evening. 

Breast Cancer Flyer

9/29/24

Good evening Middle College Parents, this is Principal McHam with your weekly updates.
9th, 10th, and 11th graders will take the PSAT on Tuesday, October 1st.  Seniors and 13th-year students will work on high school classes at home on this day.  If seniors and 13th-year students have college classes, they will still be expected to attend those classes on October 1st.  
Check your students' grades weekly in Power School and have them show you their grades in their college classes as well. 
All students must turn in their photo consent forms to the main office. 
Students will start receiving information about make-up time for tardies, absences, and failing grades.  If you have any questions about this, please get in touch with Mrs. McHam.
Please continue to speak with your students about appropriate school behaviors and completing all work assigned by teachers.
Thank you and have a great evening. 

9/27/24

Good afternoon, MCHP families. This is Principal McHam with an important message. Due to the potential for severe weather tonight and tomorrow morning, and out of caution, GCS will be closed for students and staff on Friday, Sept. 27. It will not be a remote learning day. If your student is taking college classes, they should check the GTCC website for updates regarding classes.

9th, 10th, and 11th graders will take PSAT on Tuesday, October 1st. They must come to school with charged laptops and bring their chargers to school. Seniors and 13th-year students will not attend any high school classes but will still attend any college classes that they may have on this day, October 1st.

Again, GCS is closed tomorrow for staff and students.

Please see attached letter.

Thank you and please be safe.

Attachments:
 PSAT_Parent_Letter.pdf (86.0 KB)

9/22/24

Good evening Middle College Parents, this is Principal McHam with your weekly updates.

Grade reports came out last week.  Please sign them and have your students return them to their teachers. 

All students need to turn in their photo consent forms to the main office. 

Students will start receiving information about make-up time for tardies and absences as well as for failing grades.  If you have any questions about this, please contact Mrs. McHam.

Thank you to all parents and students who came out for Senior Night.  If you have further questions, please contact the counselor, Mrs. Preston.  Remember to order your cap and gown by December 1st.

Start with Hello Week was a huge success.  Thank you to all the students and staff who participated in the activities that were planned by the students for the week.

Please continue to speak with your students about appropriate school behaviors and completing all work assigned by teachers.

Have a great evening. 

9/15/24

Good evening Middle College Parents, this is Principal McHam with your weekly updates.
Wednesday the 18th at 5:30 is Senior night. Ms. Preston will speak with students and parents about Senior Year and senior packages with pictures and cap and gowns. Lots of important information will be shared, so please come out this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for all of our Seniors and 13th-year students.
If your student is playing a sport at their home school, they must speak with Mrs. McHam and receive a contract for what is required if they leave early during the week. If not these times will be considered unexcused until the contract is received. Please send in a note if your student has an early dismissal, they will drop it off at the front and receive an early dismissal slip so that they can wait for you at the front office when you arrive.
Start with Hello is this week? Start with, Hello is one of Sandy Hook's Promises that teaches students to be more socially inclusive and connected to each other.
The students planned the following activities for this week.
Monday, simply say hello in your language, Tuesday is twin day, Wednesday is gender swap dress day, Thursday, teacher-student swap day and Friday is Kids and Seniors Day. Thank you help us celebrate Start with Hello Week by participating in the activities the students planned.
Have a great evening.

9/8/24

Good evening Middle College Parents, this is Principal McHam with your weekly updates.

If your student is playing a sport at their home school, they must speak with Mrs. McHam and receive a contract for what is required if they need to leave early during the week.  Please send in a note if your student has an early dismissal, they will drop it off at the front and receive an early dismissal slip so that they are waiting for you at the front office when you come to sign them out.

All students must be picked up by 5:30 pm each day because there is no adult supervision after that time.

Over the next two weeks, GTCC will speak with all students about the GTCC Student Code of Conduct.  Ms. Bell, the college liaison, will meet speak sophomores to discuss the expectations when they start taking college classes during their junior year. 

Please also encourage your students to arrive at all of their classes on time each day.

If you are interested in joining the School-Based Leadership Team for MCHP, please contact Mrs. McHam this week.  Our first meeting will be on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Good night and see you all tomorrow.

9/1/24

Good evening Middle College Parents, this is Principal McHam with your weekly updates.

GCS and GTCC are closed tomorrow for the Labor Day Holiday.

If your student is playing a sport at their home school, they must speak with Mrs. McHam and receive a contract for what is required if they must leave early during the week.  Please send in a note if your student has early dismissal, they will drop it off at the front and receive a note so that they are waiting for you at the front office. 

All students must be picked up by 5:30 pm each day because there is no adult supervision after this time.

Thank you for your help with AM and PM drop-off and pick-up.  Following the traffic pattern has helped the flow of traffic move much quicker. 

Students should come to school each day with a charged laptop. 

If your student is missing the MCV vaccination, they will not be able to attend school after September 4th.  If you have any questions, please call and speak with the social worker, Mrs. Shantae Jackson.

Please also encourage your students to arrive at all of their classes on time each day.

Remember the school is closed tomorrow.

Good night and see you all on Tuesday.

8/25/24

Good evening MCHP parents, this is Principal McHam calling with your weekly updates.
All students must be picked up by 5:30 pm each day because there is no adult supervision after that time.
Thank you for your help with AM and PM drop-off and pick-up. Following the traffic pattern has helped the flow of traffic move much quicker.
Students have been issued their laptops and need to make sure that they take care of them and keep up with their chargers as well. These items will have to be turned in at the end of the school year.
If your student misses the MCV vaccination, they will not be able to attend school after September 4th. Students received a letter 2-weeks ago if they were missing this vaccination, as well as receiving a call from the school. If you have any questions, please call and speak with the social worker, Mrs. Shantae Jackson.
We are still looking for an English and an Instructional Technology teacher. Until then, students are receiving content-level work supplied by district content area specialists, that will be graded. Please encourage your students to complete all assignments given by their teachers. If you have any questions, please call and speak with the Administration.
Only seniors and 13th-year students are allowed to leave campus for lunch with their parents' permission. Students will not be excused if they arrive late for class from lunch.
Please also encourage your students to arrive at all of their classes on time each day.
Have a great evening and see you all tomorrow.

8/18/24

Good evening parents, this is Principal McHam calling from the Middle College at High Point with your weekly updates.

The instructional days start at 11:00 a.m. and end at 5:15 p.m. If your student is a car rider, please do not drop students off before 10:35 a.m. because there is no adult supervision.  All students should be picked up no later than 5:30 p.m. There is not any adult supervision after this time. 

All college classes for GTCC will start tomorrow.  Please help remind your students that they should be on time for all of their classes.  Any students who arrive after 11:00 must check in on the front office computer. 

If you are in the 12th grade and have not received both doses of the MCV vaccination, please do this within the first 30 days of school so that you will not be excluded from school after the deadline.  Bring proof of vaccination to the front office.  A flyer was sent home last Monday to all students needing the MCV.

If you have any questions, please give the front office a call.

Have a great evening.

8/11/24

Good evening parents, this is Principal McHam calling with your weekly updates.
We had a great first week!
Students have been given their laptops and need to make sure that they take care of them and keep up with their chargers as well.
Only seniors and 13th year students are allowed to leave campus for lunch with their parent’s permission.  Please remind your students that they need to arrive to all classes on-time.  They will not be excused if they leave campus and arrive back late from lunch. 
If your student is missing the MCV vaccination, they will receive a letter tomorrow.  They must receive this immunization within 30 days after school starts or they will be excluded from school after the 30th day until it is received.  The letter will include local clinic dates that you can receive the vaccination. 
Have a great night and see you all tomorrow.

8/5/24

Good evening parents, this is Principal McHam calling with your weekly updates.

We are excited to see all of our students tomorrow, the first day of school for The Middle College at High Point.  The instructional days start at 11:00 a.m. and end at 5:15 p.m.  If your student is a car rider, please do not drop students off before 10:35 a.m.

If you are riding the bus, please remember to be outside at least 10 minutes before your bus is scheduled to arrive.  Don’t forget to download the “Here Comes the Bus App” which gives you bus updates in real time.

All students, 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th and 13th grade should report to school tomorrow, August 6th, which is the first day of school for the Middle College at High Point.  Even if you are taking college classes, you should report to Block 1 to be accounted for on the first day of school for the Middle College at High Point.

Breakfast and Lunch are free for all students, but you are welcome to bring your own food items. 

This means 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th graders tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. which is the first day of school for the Middle College at High Point.

Have a great evening. 

8/1/24

 Good evening parents, this is Principal, Mrs. McHam, calling from the Middle College at High Point with a few reminders.

Open House is tomorrow, August 2nd, from 4:30 to 5:30 for 9th graders, and it will start at 5:30 for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.

Students can see their schedules in Power School. Please note that there may be some tweaks within the upcoming week.  We will not be able to make any schedule changes at the open house.

Someone from transportation will be on-site to answer any questions you may have. 

We look forward to working with everyone and cannot wait to meet you all tomorrow at the open house. 

Have a great evening.