Dear Spartans
The SHS Student Handbook has been updated and is viewable on the SHS webpage.
There are few areas that we would like to bring to your attention.
Attendance (P. 8 - SHS Handbook)
Having 10 or more absences in one or more classes during a semester is considered excessive. Students who have 10 or more absences will be contacted by their administrator. If students are healthy, the expectation is that they regularly attend school. When possible, please schedule appointments outside of the school day. All absences should be reported to the office of the student’s assistant principal. Click on this link to report a student absence.
Cell Phone Use & Ear Buds (P. 15 - SHS Handbook)
In simplest terms, cell Phones are not permitted in the classroom. Only, if used for an educational purpose and with teacher approval, will cell phones be permitted to be used in the classroom. Otherwise, cell phones need to be turned off and put away. Headphones and earbuds are not permitted for use or on/in ears.
Dress Code (P.16 – SHS Handbook)
This past spring, we simplified our student dress code. In simplest terms, we expect our students to dress neatly and appropriately, so we can provide and maintain a safe school environment.
Students are expected to wear a shirt that fully covers their torso and is fitted under the arms, bottoms (pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, leggings, etc.), and shoes that are appropriate for school activities (PE, shop class, science class, etc.). We do allow students to wear hats and head coverings but do not allow students to wear hoods up over their heads since it becomes a safety and security issue when trying to recognize and identify students.
Removal from Extra Curricular Activities (P.28 – SHS Handbook)
A student may be denied participation in these activities by exhibiting behavior that is inappropriate. Students that are not passing four (4) classes will be ineligible to attend extracurricular school dances. Grades used for verification will be the previous IPR or card marking date nearest the date of the dance.
Below is other important Back to School Information.
1st Semester Schedules
Student schedules will become viewable in MiStar (ParentConnect & StudentConnect) on August 31.
9th Grade Orientation: September 6 (7:25 AM - 10:40 AM)
On Tuesday, September 6, we will be hosting a 9th grade orientation starting at 7:25 AM in the Performing Arts Center. Immediately after this program, 9th graders will eat lunch before they attend all their classes through an abbreviated class schedule.
1st Day of School: Tuesday, September 6
All students* (9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th graders) will have an abbreviated 1st day of school on Tuesday, September 6. Our shortened day will start at 11:15 AM and end at 2:20 PM. Buses will run on a 4-hour delay, so 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who ride the bus will need to plan accordingly. Students who are enrolled in LCTC courses will need to report to the Community Room (K15) during their scheduled LCTC course(s) since these courses will officially start on Wednesday, September 7. The Bell Schedule will be shared as we get closer to the 1st day of school.
Wednesday, September 7:
Normal Daily Schedule (7:25 AM - 2:20 PM)
Starting on Wednesday, September 7th, all students except those who have a 1/2 block at the Career Center will need to report to Stevenson prior to 7:25 AM. Students will then attend all of their classes as we follow times that have been set for our Daily Time Schedule . Students will be dismissed at 2:20 PM unless they are taking an optional 7th hour class.
LCTC Bus Schedule Starting Wednesday, September 7
Students who have a 1/2 block LCTC course and are planning to ride the Career Center bus need to report to the SHS bus loop prior to 7:05 AM. Click​ ​here for the most up-to-date listing of times and locations for the LCTC bus schedule.
Student Drop Off/Pick up
Students will be able to enter the building starting at 6:45 AM on a normal school day. Students can be dropped off in our front parking lot (Main Entrance), student parking lot (Door #24), or back parking lot. Doors #1 (Main Entrance), #24 (Student Parking Lot), and #51 (Bus Loop) will be the only doors unlocked. Once school starts, students must enter the building through Door #1 (Main Entrance).
Upcoming Dates
· Open House: Wednesday, September 14 at 7 PM
· Picture Day: Friday, September 16
· Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 8
· Picture Retake Day: Friday, October 21
All the best!
Pete Mazzoni
