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Highlights of Fall 2011

Student Goverment Association

 It has been a busy year for the 2011 Student Government Association (SGA) officers.  The year started in August with selected members attending the state conference.  The theme was “The Nature of Leadership.”  Alfena McDonald, SGA President, Gabrielle Gregory, Junior Class President and Imari McLean, Sophomore Class President, participated in activities which fostered ideas on engaging their classmates’ interest and support of Hillside High School.  The emphasis was on developing leadership techniques to discover types of events that appeal to their peers and how to implement them to attract as many students as possible.

Upon returning to HHS and in preparation for the 2011-2012 school year, the attendees lead the August SGA retreat, teaching techniques and bringing new ideas to the remainder of the Council.  Working with Ms. Ross, the entire SGA then planned and implemented Freshmen Orientation for the rising 9th graders as they were being transformed into Hornets!  The weeklong program let the new students meet each other and become familiar with the school building and expectations waiting for them on August 25th.

SGA kept the momentum going by planning Homecoming in October.  Spirit Week kicked off the event with days such as Fake an Injury or Twin Day, Wacky Tacky Day and other Hillside staples.  The week culminated in the selection of the Homecoming Court.  Bria Mitchell and Kedric Wright were elected Homecoming Queen and King.
Supporting Court members were Joli Smoke (Miss Freshman), Keith Beasley (Mr. Freshman), Destini Garrison (Miss Sophomore), Trevion Thompson (Mr. Sophomore),  Jordyn Smith (Miss Junior) and Robert Hunter (Mr. Junior).

Elections were held for Mr. and Miss Hillside during the month of October as well.  Dontia Barrett was elected Miss Hillside.  Kelvin Wright became Mr. Hillside.  They both represented the Hornet Nation in the Homecoming Parade.  The Coronation of Mr. and Miss Hillside took place on November 20, 2011.  The theme was “It Started as a Dream and Ended as Reality.”  They were supported by the Homecoming King and Queen and many other representatives of clubs and organizations at Hillside.  David Cason and Brylliant Adams, 2010 Mr. and Miss Hillside, returned to crown their successors.

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Fall 2011 NONEOC/EOC/A/B Day Exam Schedule

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Exams at Hillside High School will run from January 13, 2012 thru January 19, 2012 with all students taking one exam per day. Make up exams and EOC retesting will be held on January 20, 2012 thru January 26, 2012.  Clcik on the link above to view the exam schedule. 

English 1, Biology, Algebra 1 and VOCATS students and their parents are invited to Parent Information Night on January 5, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. 

Exams at Hillside High School will run from January 13, 2012 thru January 19, 2012 with all students taking one exam per day. Make up exams and EOC retesting will be held on January 20, 2012 thru January 26, 2012.  Clcik on the link above to view the exam schedule. 

English 1, Biology, Algebra 1 and VOCATS students and their parents are invited to Parent Information Night on January 5, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. 

Why Choose Hillside

Hillside provides a comprehensive instructional program to meet the demands of its students. The school offers a wide range of Advanced Placement courses and the International Baccalaureate Programme. The Science department maintains an active relationship with several Research Triangle facilities. The school is also the site for a specialized Business and Finance Academy. Students may study electronics, food service, cosmetology, and child care through the Workforce Development courses, as well as traditional business classes. Highly specialized or advanced courses which may not be available to most high school students are taught electronically through the Distance Learning Lab and the Virtual High School. The Arts Department enjoys a fine reputation, and Hillside students have performed nationally and internationally. For the most part, classes at the school follow a block  schedule, although a few specialized classes are on a  modified block schedule.

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