TRIMBLE COUNTY JR/SR HIGH

Good evening! Student schedules in Infinite Campus have been updated to reflect elective courses for students grades 8-12 that have chosen Virtual Option A (teacher facilitated; not returning to school once in-person classes resume). Schedules are available to students by logging on to Infinite Campus. Please remember to follow the Google Meet schedules for virtual students previously shared. They are linked below for easy access. 8th grade: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nimDroKW6gL26Nwyeydd5sZPjGnlfJPyAg84FSlMQKQ/edit?usp=sharing Grades 9-12: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14S1KfZu90d245l3JV1eCuTHzuIUNsEVCw0p6-hfaSwY/edit?usp=sharing Please contact the school with any questions you may have.

This linked document provides detailed instructions on how to download files from Google Classroom to your Chromebook. This is especially helpful for those with limited internet connectivity. You can download files while connected to internet, and access them later when you are not. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1slm0MDx4h_aTvc29HKz1_6wN_j0OZrIa/view?usp=sharing

Did you miss in-person student orientation? Did you attend, but would like to review the information again? Do you have questions about what the schedule looks like for students not returning to school when in-person classes resume? Check out the updated information on our website, by clicking the link below! This contains all information shared at orientation, along with the updates that have been shared over the last couple of days, in a one-stop shop! (This information is available under QuickLinks on the Jr/Sr High website.) https://www.trimble.kyschools.us/o/trimble-county-jr-sr-high/page/2020-2021-orientation-and-schedule-information

Clarification Regarding Schedules for 8th Grade Students Enrolled in Virtual Option A (teacher-facilitated - students who will NOT return to school when in-person classes resume.) Students enrolled in this option MAY be scheduled to multiple courses in 2nd & 6th periods, due to the scheduling setup in Infinite Campus. If this applies to your student, please see the schedule below for clarification. This schedule applies to Live Google Meet Session opportunities. Recorded lessons, materials and assignments are posted and available for access at any time via the Google Classroom. Please click the following link for the updated schedule, and don't hesitate to call the school should you have any questions! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nimDroKW6gL26Nwyeydd5sZPjGnlfJPyAg84FSlMQKQ/edit?usp=sharing

Happy Friday! As classes are set to begin on Monday, we wanted to get this scheduling information out to you to prepare! Clarification Regarding Schedules for Students Grades 9-12 Enrolled in Virtual Option A (teacher-facilitated - students who will NOT return to school when in-person classes resume.) Students enrolled in this option MAY be scheduled to multiple courses in the same class period, due to the scheduling setup in Infinite Campus. If this applies to your student, please see the schedule below for clarification. This schedule applies to Live Google Meet Session opportunities. Recorded lessons, materials and assignments are posted and available for access at any time via the Google Classroom. Please click here for the updated schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14S1KfZu90d245l3JV1eCuTHzuIUNsEVCw0p6-hfaSwY/edit?usp=sharing Have a great weekend!

7th Grade Parents whose students selected Virtual Option A (teacher-facilitated) for semester 1 - Mrs. Farmer will be sharing a revised schedule document to her Google Classroom as a remedy to the scheduling issue for your students. If your student has not accessed their classroom yet, there should be a link to the classroom in their student email account. If you chose Virtual Option B or in-person learning, this schedule change does not apply to your student. Please call the school should you have any questions!

If you have not completed the online registration process, please take a few moments to do so by accessing the link available at: www.trimble.kyschools.us. The link appears in the yellow ribbon at the top of the page. District/School owned devices may not be issued, until registration is complete, and technology fee is paid. The technology fee for Jr/Sr High students is $75. We have many students signed up for orientation that have not yet completed these steps. There will be stations set up to accept payments and assist with the registration process on each day of orientation. Thank you!

If you have not completed the online registration process, please take a few moments to do so by accessing the link available at www.trimble.kyschools.us. The link appears in the yellow ribbon at the top of the page. District/School owned devices may not be issued, until registration is complete. We have many students signed up for orientation that have not yet registered using the online system. Please help us help you by completing the registration process today! Thank you!

Logistics for In-Person Student Orientation... Upon arriving for student orientation, students should remain in their car at their designated location (listed below, according to sign-up entry slots), so that temperatures may be checked prior to entering the building. Student drivers may park their car in the student lot and walk up to their designated entry. Entry A (Juniors/Seniors) - enter at south end of building (hallway by Mrs. Craig-Smith's room) Entry B (Grades 8-10) - enter at gym lobby Entry C (Grades 8-10) - enter at back cafeteria doors Entry D (Grade 7 & New to District)- enter at north end (Mt. Pleasant) of building Students should remember to dress for their school picture to be taken, wear a mask, and bring their charged device to access orientation materials. If you have not registered for orientation, please do so via the following links: Grades 11-12: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45A5AE2AABFA7-student Grades 8-10: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45A5AE2AABFA7-student1 Grade 7: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45A5AE2AABFA7-student2 New to District Students: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45A5AE2AABFA7-newtodistrict

Calling all Juniors and Seniors! Small group, in-person student orientation begins next week! Please take a moment to sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45A5AE2AABFA7-student Note: Orientation is for STUDENTS only. Parent information will be sent home with students attending orientation. If you need transportation to attend, we can arrange that! Please utilize the comment feature of the signup, or call the school at 502-255-7781.

Attention students 8-10! Small group, in-person student orientation begins next week! Please take a moment to sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45A5AE2AABFA7-student1 Note: Orientation is for STUDENTS only. Parent information will be sent home with students attending orientation. If you need transportation to attend, we can arrange that! Please utilize the comment feature of the signup, or call the school at 502-255-7781.

Attention incoming 7th graders! Small group, in-person student orientation begins next week! Please take a moment to sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45A5AE2AABFA7-student2 Note: Orientation is for STUDENTS only. Parent information will be sent home with students attending orientation. If you need transportation to attend, we can arrange that! Please utilize the comment feature of the signup, or call the school at 502-255-7781.

Attention incoming 7th graders! Small group, in-person student orientation begins next week! Please take a moment to sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45A5AE2AABFA7-student2 Note: Orientation is for STUDENTS only. Parent information will be sent home with students attending orientation.

Attention students 8-10! Small group, in-person student orientation begins next week! Please take a moment to sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45A5AE2AABFA7-student1 Note: Orientation is for STUDENTS only. Parent information will be sent home with students attending orientation.

Calling all Juniors and Seniors! Small group, in-person student orientation begins next week! Please take a moment to sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45A5AE2AABFA7-student Note: Orientation is for STUDENTS only. Parent information will be sent home with students attending orientation.

Good Afternoon, A reminder that Chromebook distribution will begin tomorrow, August 19 for Juniors and Seniors from 10 am till 6 pm. Freshmen and Sophomore Chromebook pickup will be on Thursday from 10 am till 6 pm, and grades 7-8 can pick theirs up on Friday, again 10-6. This will be a drive thru service so please enter at the Mt. Pleasant entrance. We are asking that the online registration be completed prior to pickup in order to help expedite the process. Anyone needing assistance with on line registration due to internet issues will have an opportunity to register during your child's designated day/time. If for whatever reason your child was not issued a Chromebook last year, please contact the school (502 255 7781) so we can prepare a device for your child. We will have multiple staff members to help assist in this process each day. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you this week.

Good afternoon! Chromebook pickup for Jr/Sr High students begins this week! Online Student Registration must be completed prior to issuing student devices. You may access the online registration tool on the district website, www.trimble.kyschools.us. Any parent requiring assistance with the registration process, or a reliable internet connection, will have the opportunity to complete the online registration during grade-level designated pick-up. There is a $75 technology fee for Jr/Sr High students utilizing a school device. Fees will be collected at time of pick-up. Pick-up and registration help will be held between the hours of 10am and 6pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Parents of current-year Juniors and Seniors will register and/or pick up Chromebooks, and submit technology fee payments on Wednesday, August 19th. Parents of current-year Freshmen and Sophomores will complete the process on Thursday, August 20th. Parents of current-year 7th and 8th grade students will complete the process on Friday, August 21st. If your family has students in multiple grade levels, please contact the school for streamlined procedures, requiring only one trip to the school. The pickup process will be conducted as a drive-thru service, beginning at the Mount Pleasant entrance, circling the back of the building and around to the main entrance. If online registration needs to be completed, please park behind the gym and enter through the gym lobby. Masks are required to enter the building. Please be patient as capacity guidelines must be followed. Once registration is complete, a form will be provided to give to the technology coordinator to receive student devices. Once you have registered, and have been provided a form, please re-join the drive-through line and proceed to the main entrance. Additional information pertaining to student orientation will be provided later this week, so please stay tuned. Our faculty and staff are disappointed that we are unable to begin school with in-person learning, however we are committed to providing all students with a positive virtual-learning experience. Please do not hesitate to contact the school with questions that you may have, at 502-255-7781.

Scholarship Opportunity The Horatio Alger Association offers one of the largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country. The Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who've faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are primarily focused on recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, they seek students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need. The application period for high school seniors pursuing bachelor's degree programs ends October 25.  The application for career and technical education is open until August 15; this is for students pursuing associate degrees or technical certifications. Please visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org/?SFMC_cid=EM347518-&rid=90557856

Trimble County Jr/Sr High school is pleased to announce our new Athletic Director, Mr. Brent Taylor! Please join us in welcoming him in this new capacity!

Please complete this 2 minute survey to help us determine who will be attending school in person, and who will be accessing the on line option. We need this information to determine class sizes, resources, etc. . https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZNSS9GM Have a great day!