NEWS - SOPHOMORES - CLASS OF 2028

Longview Regional Medical Center:

Students are invited from our school to participate in our Junior Volunteer Program. This program provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a healthcare environment, and support the community.

Junior Volunteers assist hospital staff with various non-clinical tasks, support patient services, and help create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors. The program allows students to develop leadership kills, learn about healthcare careers, and complete community service hours.

BELOW you will find a link to the flyer for the program along with a convenient QR code to apply. Below is a direct link to the application.

2026 Junior Volunteer Application

UT Health Tyler will accept applications for the Junior Volunteer Program from March 20–April 3. Gain hands-on experience, explore healthcare careers, and earn summer service hours.

Apply on our website using the volunteer application and be sure to indicate that you are applying for the Junior Volunteer Program. If you have any questions, please contact Suzy Boehme at
[email protected].

To apply visit https://uthealthtylerhospital.com/volunteers

Thinking Ahead…Early Release / Late Start / Work Periods

Spring Hill High School offers the opportunity for senior students to participate in privilege periods (late start, early release, or work periods) for the purpose of work or college attendance; however, students must meet ALL graduation requirements designated by the State of Texas and Spring Hill Independent School District
including being a full time student.

Additionally seniors must have:
Earned your CCMR Point by:
Passing both sections of the TSIA2 or
Earned ACT exemption: combined score of 40 English/Reading; 22 Math or
Earned SAT exemption: 480 on Reading/Writing; 530 Math or
Earned 3 or better on an AP Exam or
Dual Credit (3 hours or more in ELAR or MATH)
Dual Credit (9 hours or more in any subject)
Hold an Industry Based Certification & are a Completer (three or more courses for 4 or more credits) or
Hold an Industry Based Certification & will be enrolled in the 4 course of the Program of Study

Have your DD4 Form on file with your counselor including your ship out date for the branch of the military you plan to join.

Completing all requirements for a Distinguished Graduate (have completed or are enrolled in a fourth math and fourth science course (this will constitute a distinguished graduate)
Passed all 5 EOC exams (Not on the Retesting list)
Have all credits in line for graduation and are not “at-risk” of not graduating
Have completed Peace Officer Training
Have completed CPR training
FAFSA OPT out form – turn in FAFSA Opt Out Form at Registration(even if you are going to complete the FAFSA)

School responsibilities are a priority over any job-related activities and privilege periods may be revoked if a student becomes in danger of not graduating due to credits/grades, school attendance or failure to meet all state and local graduation requirements.

GPA Formula (Class of 2028 and beyond)

The following courses count in a student’s GPA if taken while enrolled in high school:

English 1 – Regular & Honors

English 2 – Regular & Honors

English 3 – Regular & AP

English 4 – Regular, AP & Dual Credit

Algebra 1

Geometry – Regular & Honors

Financial Math

Algebra 2 – Regular & Honors

Pre Calculus

AP Calculus

ISM 1

ISM 2 (Dual credit math)

Biology – Regular & Honors

Integrated Physics & Chemistry

Chemistry – Regular & Honors

Physics – Honors

Anatomy & Physiology

Forensic Science

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

World Geography – Regular & Honors

World History – Regular & AP

US History – Regular, AP, & Dual Credit

Government – Regular, AP, & Dual Credit

Economics – Regular, AP, & Dual Credit

Advanced or Honors credit courses are given different weight amounts for the semester grades – only in overall GPA. This weight difference is not recorded on the report card, or transcript, but is automatically calculated in the computer when figuring the grade point average at the end of each semester. Honors, Advanced Courses receive the weighted points if and only if the student earns a minimum of a 70 for the semester average.

The following courses are state approved Advanced Courses: AP Calculus (AB), AP English Literature, AP English Language & Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP US Government, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP World History, AP US History.

The following college course work for high school credit (dual credit courses) are considered Advanced Courses: HIST 1301/1302, ENGL 1301/1302, MATH 1314/1342, GOVT 2305, ECON 2301, BIOL 1406/1407 (plus labs), CHEM 1411/1412 (plus labs)

Locally approved honors courses: Honors English I, Honors English II, Honors World Geography, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics.

SHHS GPA SCALE: The GPA is the cumulative numerical average of final semester grades earned for completion of a high school diploma. The GPA provides a profile of a student’s overall performance in high school. Spring Hill High School is on a 5-Point GPA Scale (See table below)

Numerical GPA TABLE:

Grade	ADV	HON	REG	Grade	ADV	HON	REG
100	7.0	6.0	5.0	83	5.3	4.3	3.3
99	6.9	5.9	4.9	82	5.2	4.2	3.2
98	6.8	5.8	4.8	81	5.1	4.1	3.1
97	6.7	5.7	4.7	80	5.0	4.0	3.0
96	6.6	5.6	4.6	79	4.9	3.9	2.9
95	6.5	5.5	4.5	78	4.8	3.8	2.8
94	6.4	5.4	4.4	77	4.7	3.7	2.7
93	6.3	5.3	4.3	76	4.6	3.6	2.6
92	6.2	5.2	4.2	75	4.5	3.5	2.5
91	6.1	5.1	4.1	74	4.4	3.4	2.4
90	6.0	5.0	4.0	73	4.3	3.3	2.3
89	5.9	4.9	3.9	72	4.2	3.2	2.2
88	5.8	4.8	3.8	71	4.1	3.1	2.1
87	5.7	4.7	3.7	70	4.0	3.0	2.0
86	5.6	4.6	3.6	69 Below	0	0	0
85	5.5	4.5	3.5
84	5.4	4.4	3.4

Weight for Advanced Courses taken at Spring Hill High School: Two (+2) additional grade points will be awarded to the GPA for the successful completion of each advanced class in which they are enrolled. Students will receive the weighted points if and only if the student earns a minimum of a 70 for the semester average.

Weight for Honors Courses taken at Spring Hill High School: One (+1) additional grade point will be awarded to the GPA for the successful completion of each honors class in which they are enrolled. Students receive the weighted points if and only if the student earns a minimum of a 70 for the semester average.

Notes for the TSI Essay: Things to keep in mind while writing the essay for TSI test

This assignment is most like the STAAR English 2 Persuasive prompt.

The essay is graded by a computer, so you can do some things to improve your chances

Write enough to get close to 600 words, 4-5 paragraphs
The computer is programmed to look for keywords, so find synonyms for key words in the prompt. For example, if the prompt is about the value of a college education, use a variety of words like college, university, higher education, degrees, classes, etc.
Write good sentences, avoiding sentence fragments and run-ons.
For this essay, do not attempt to take creative risks. The computer is not able to distinguish your humor, sarcasm, or unusual creative voice. Write in a business-like manner.
Take your time and use the strategies taught in your English classes.

TSI ONLINE TUTORIALS: https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org

TSIA2 Scores:

The College Board has graciously created a portal for students to use to retrieve their TSIA/Accuplacer test scores:

Student Portal

https://studentportal.accuplacer.org/?SFMC_cid=EM106580-&rid=47693047#/home

To access your TSIA2 Scores online after you leave the testing room, you will need to know your unique SHHS Student ID. This ID is different from your KC ID. Please put this into the notes of your phone so that when you graduate from high school and move on you will be able to pull up your TSI scores to show your prospective college/university your passing TSI Scores. You would have also used a PERSONAL EMAIL ACCOUNT.

Please refer to the Spring Hill Website (www.shisd.net) and go to High School to view the Course Descriptions – High School to begin thinking about your junior year course offerings. We will be making our annual course selections presentation in February. A power-point presentation is also available on the school’s website under High School and then go to Course Selections – High School to view.

Dates of Importance:

2025-26 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines: Register online at www.act.org

Test Date	Deadline	Late Deadline
September 6, 2025	August 1	August 19
October 18, 2025	September 12	September 30
December 13, 2025	November 7	November 24
February 14, 2026	January 7	January 21
April 11, 2026	March 6	March 24
June 13, 2026	May 8	May 27
July 11, 2026	June 5	June 24

2025-26 SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines - Register online at collegeboard.com

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Online/Phone Late Registration Deadline
Aug 23, 2025	AUGUST 8	AUG 12
Sept 13, 2025	AUGUST 29	SEPT 2
Oct 4, 2025	SEPT 19	SEPT 23
Nov 8, 2025	OCT 24	OCT 28
Dec 6, 2025	NOV 21	NOV 25
Mar 14, 2026	FEB 27	MARCH 3
May 2, 2026	APR 17	APRIL 21
June 6, 2026	MAY 22	MAY 26