SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

February 9 - Start of Winterfest

February 10 - 5-7pm Parents come and learn about course offerings and develop your child's schedule

February 10 - Senior (Grade 12) Show Meeting 2:45 in the IMC/Library

Last week Salem High School started our course selection process for current grade 9 - 11 students. This part of the process is more about educating students what is available rather than locking them into courses.

Students Watched videos that were created by each department and then had an opportunity for Question and Answer with academic coaches and lead teachers. This part of the process will be completed this week.

Here are the course selection forms for each grade:

Rising 10th Graders

Rising 11th Graders

Rising 12th Graders

Program of Studies

On Thursday parents will have access to course selection data through Naviance. An email will be sent out to remind all parents on how to access Naviance this week.

February 10th will be parent course selection evening from 5-7pm

“BE ABOUT IT”

• Live the values of our school community; show pride, respect, and responsibility not just by saying it, but by consistently doing it.

• Follow through on commitments, whether that’s in academics, athletics, arts, or personal goals.

• Model integrity by letting your behavior reflect your intentions—be the example others can count on.

“BE ABOUT IT” means don’t just talk about who you are or what you stand for, prove it every day through effort, character, and action.

Be About It!

#GoWitch

S.H.E.L.L. (Salem High Educator Learning Lab) is a flexible, student-centered approach to education that is designed to support academic growth, exploration, and innovation. The Learning Lab provides educators with time, guidance, and resources to strengthen skills, receive targeted support, collaborate with peers, and extend learning beyond the traditional classroom.

Through SHELL, Salem High School is deepening its commitment to personalized learning—creating an environment where students can ask questions, try new strategies, get feedback, and build confidence as learners. Whether students need extra help, enrichment opportunities, or a place to work and reflect, SHELL is designed to bring educators together and design a meaning learning environment that will meet students where they are and help them move forward.

In order to provide our whole school community an understanding of some of the great things happening at Salem High School we have created a podcast that we will be using to tell our story and more importantly let our students and educators shine!

Episode 2 - Sea Excursions:

Join Senior Guywintz as he takes us aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer for a two-week sailing expedition through Cape Cod Bay and the Gulf of Maine! In this episode of the S.H.E.L.L. We Talk About It podcast, Guywintz sits down with Science Instructional Coach Jackie Burns to discuss his adventures in the S.E.A. Expedition High School Program. They chat about life as a crew member, exploring the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, and how this real-world journey connects to his science studies at Salem High School.

Special Thanks: A huge thank you to the Norman H. Read Trust for generously funding the scholarship that made this experiential learning opportunity possible.

Immerse yourself into the daily life of SEA's SSV Corwith Cramer, SEA Expedition provides students the opportunity to participate in every aspect of a challenging offshore sailing and oceanographic expedition.

Application Due March 2

Students met professionals from colleges, technical schools, and labor unions that shared valuable insights into these various opportunities. These professionals also provided information on certifications, apprenticeships, and post-graduation pathways. This was an incredible opportunity for our Juniors to hear from professionals on the reality of what is needed to reach your goals.

This season is more than wins and losses, it is about building a team culture that believes in growth and getting better every game. It is a pleasure to watch this team compete. #GoWitch

By Matt Williams | Asst. Sports Editor Feb 4, 2026

Longtime Salem High boys basketball coach Tommy Doyle looked out at the sea of humanity celebrating with his players late Wednesday night at Veterans Memorial Fieldhouse and took a moment to think, “This is what high school basketball is all about.”

The host Witches survived a wild final minute to top St. Mary’s Lynn, 61-59, in front of a packed house estimated to be at least a couple of thousand fans.

Salem News: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/witches-earn-statement-win-over-spartans-in-front-of-packed-house/article_8b000f34-3269-4ff3-a64a-8ccb1f39608b.html

Salem High School celebrated the official grand opening Wednesday of the Black Cat Pantry, an in-school food pantry aimed at addressing food insecurity amongst its students and their families.

Through the initiative, students in the school’s culinary arts program will prepare nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for classmates in need. The pantry will also stock essential items such as hygiene products, fresh produce, and other necessities determined by students and families to best meet their needs.

School officials launched this initiative in partnership with the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry program, which is donating $7,500 and a commercial-grade refrigerator to Salem High School.

Salem News: https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/stop-shop-partners-with-salem-high-on-student-food-pantry/article_80d7f92d-651c-4a6c-bd14-1a3403a249c8.html

This Friday, February 13th, will be the first time Black Cat Pantry will serve take home meals. Families are welcome to come to the Black Cat to pick up meals or your student can take as many home as needed. The Culinary group will be preparing a couple hundred meals that can be picked up anytime after 2pm.

Menu:

Herb Braised Pork Loin

glazed carrots

mashed potato

cream of onion soup

It is my honor to welcome you all to the seventy-third session of Harvard Model United Nations—one of the largest, oldest, and most prestigious Model UN conferences around the world—set to take place from Thursday, January 29, 2026 through Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

My name is Nicholas Yang, a senior at Harvard College studying Computer Science and Neuroscience and serving as your Secretary-General for the upcoming iteration of our conference. I have been a part of Model UN since my freshman year of high school, having competed all four years of high school, and have been a part of the HMUN team for the past three years, two of which I was a member of the Secretariat. This activity has been a source of personal growth—it strengthens delegates’ skills that they would not normally learn in the classroom: the ability to speak publicly, debate, and collaborate with one another.

Our conference gathers hundreds of Harvard College undergraduate students and thousands of high school students from over sixty countries around the world in the city of Boston every year—it has never failed to amaze me to see how prepared delegates are when they show up to conference and see their performance as the conference goes on. I hope that delegates are able to craft creative solutions to the pressing issues and challenges that the world faces through our committees.

As the countdown begins until the start of HMUN 2026, I am excited to unveil the hard work that my Secretariat has done to make the seventy-third session of Harvard Model United Nations a reality—from improving our conference administration to continuing our substantive excellence.

If you have any questions in the meantime regarding our conference, we encourage you to first look through the other pages on this website and email our administration team at info@harvardmun.org with any inquiries that you may have. I look forward to seeing you all in January.

Best regards,

Nicholas Yang

Secretary-General
Harvard Model United Nations 2026
sg@harvardmun.org

This multi-day experience is one of a kind and stretches our students to collaborate, think outside the box, and be knowledgable of extremely complex issues.

February 9

APPLY NOW for SY26-27 (if you are new to Early College)

During February, Early College will visit some 9th and 10th grade classes to help students with applications. You can also stop by the Tutoring Center (2nd floor IMC) for help. Current EC Students, we’re looking for student volunteers to help too!

Textbooks & supplies have been delivered to students. Contact Dr. Kirby if you’re missing anything!

Have you scheduled a check in meeting with your Early College Success Coach? Click “Tutoring” on Classlink to make or change your appointment, or stop by the Tutoring Center:

• Erin & Angel (SSU)

• Indie & Olivia (NSCC)

Writing, math, and general subject tutors are also available during the day and after school. Click "Tutoring" on Classlink to view availability.

On-Campus Seniors only, there ARE college classes on campus during February and April vacations. Spring break (no classes on campus) is March 16-20.

The last day to withdraw from an Early College course Spring 2026 is March 6. A “W” does not affect your GPA at SHS or college, but having multiple Ws can impact your Student Academic Progress. All Early College students must maintain a 2.0 college GPA and successfully complete (70% or above) 67% of attempted college courses to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Alexandra Kirby

Early College Coordinator

We are thrilled to begin another exciting year and to support every student in their journey to growth and success. Through our C3 College, Career, and Counseling Department, we encourage all students to Dare To Grow because your future knows no boundaries.

We are excited to share that our students have already started more than 200 college applications to schools across the country! You can view the interactive map here to see where students are applying: C3 College Application Map.

This information comes from Naviance, which students can access through ClassLink. Parents can also access their student’s information using their Naviance username and password.

If students or families need support accessing Naviance, please reach out to your student’s counselor for assistance.

C3 also has a number of upcoming workshops and post-secondary events to support your planning:

• Senior Early Decision/Early Action Virtual Night – Tuesday, September 2nd (more information to follow the first days of school)

We encourage all students to take advantage of these opportunities, explore possibilities, and reach goals beyond what they thought possible.

Together, let’s make this a year of growth, exploration, and success.

Deciding what colleges to add to your list? One great resource to examines what factors goes into your college choice is Big Future at https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search.

Location: Daytona Beach, Florida

Mascot: Ernie the Eagle

Enrollment: 8,000

Average GPA: 3.7 Weighted

Average SAT Score: 1260

Average ACT Score: 26

Admissions: https://daytonabeach.erau.edu/admissions

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach) is a premier private university globally recognized for its leadership in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and STEM education. Located adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport, the campus provides students with hands-on access to cutting-edge flight training, research laboratories, and industry partnerships. Embry-Riddle is known for combining rigorous academics with real-world aviation and aerospace experiences, preparing graduates for high-demand global careers.

Colleges & Academic Programs

Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the following colleges:

• College of Aviation

• College of Engineering

• College of Arts & Sciences

• College of Business

Students can pursue degrees in:

• Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot)

• Aerospace Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Air Traffic Management

• Aviation Business Administration

• Aeronautics

• Cybersecurity

• Space Physics

• Homeland Security

• Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems Engineering

Areas of Academic Strength

• Aviation and flight training

• Aerospace and mechanical engineering

• Aeronautics and air traffic management

• Space science and research

• Cybersecurity and intelligence studies

• Unmanned aircraft systems (drones)

• Aviation business and logistics

• Experiential learning through simulators and flight labs

Embry-Riddle is widely regarded as one of the top aviation and aerospace universities in the world.

Clubs & Student Organizations

Embry-Riddle offers 150+ student organizations, including:

• Flight and aviation clubs

• Aerospace engineering teams

• Drone and robotics clubs

• Women in Aviation International

• National Society of Black Engineers

• Cybersecurity and intelligence clubs

• Student Government Association

• Honor societies

• Cultural and identity organizations

Students often engage in competitions, flight teams, and industry networking events.

Athletics

Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach competes in NCAA Division II athletics as a member of the Sunshine State Conference.

Varsity Sports Include:

• Baseball

• Softball

• Men’s & Women’s Basketball

• Soccer

• Volleyball

• Tennis

• Golf

• Cross Country

• Track & Field

Athletics contribute to campus spirit alongside a strong aviation identity.

Recent & Notable Developments

• Expansion of aerospace engineering and research facilities

• Growth in spaceflight and satellite research programs

• Advanced flight simulators and training aircraft investments

• Partnerships with NASA, Boeing, SpaceX, and major airlines

• Increased focus on cybersecurity and autonomous systems

• High job placement rates in aviation and engineering fields

Virtual Tour: https://daytonabeach.erau.edu/admissions/visit

Website: https://daytonabeach.erau.edu/

A Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related engineering field is typically required.

Common majors include:

• Aerospace Engineering

• Aeronautical Engineering

• Astronautical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Avionics Engineering

• Systems Engineering

• Electrical Engineering (with aerospace focus)

Many programs include concentrations in aircraft design, propulsion, structures, or space systems.

Licensure / Certification Pathway (Role-Dependent)

Licensure is not always required for entry-level roles but is important for advancement, leadership, and public-sector engineering work.

Engineering Licensure Pathway:

• Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam → Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

• Gain ~4 years of supervised engineering experience

• Pass the Professional Engineer (PE) Exam

PE licensure is most relevant for engineers working on public infrastructure, safety certification, or government-regulated aerospace systems.

Additional certifications may include:

• FAA Airworthiness or Safety Certifications (specialized roles)

• Systems Engineering certifications (INCOSE)

Advanced Degrees (Optional but Common)

An M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related fields can support advancement into:

• Spacecraft and satellite design

• Advanced propulsion systems

• Defense and military aerospace research

• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

• Robotics and autonomous flight systems

• Research, academia, and university teaching

• NASA or private space industry roles

Typical Tasks Associated with This Career

• Design and test aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles

• Develop propulsion systems, aerodynamics, and flight controls

• Analyze structural integrity and material performance

• Use computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation software

• Conduct wind tunnel and flight testing

• Evaluate fuel efficiency, safety, and system performance

• Collaborate with engineers, pilots, and manufacturing teams

• Troubleshoot design or mechanical failures

• Support space exploration and satellite deployment

• Ensure compliance with federal safety and aviation regulations

Common tools include MATLAB, SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, and flight simulation systems.

Expected Income $130,000

Projected growth: 6% over the next 10 years

Growth drivers include:

• Commercial space travel expansion

• Satellite and communications technology

• Defense and national security systems

• Drone and autonomous aircraft development

Related High School Coursework

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Mathematics (Algebra II, Precalculus, Calculus)

• Engineering / Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

• Computer Science / Coding

• Robotics

• Technical Drawing / CAD

• Statistics

• English Language Arts