SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

10/14/24 - No School - Indigenous People's Day

10/15 - 10/18 - Homecoming Week

10/16/24 - Fall Concert @ 7pm

10/21/24 - Progress Reports Posted

10/22/24 - Picture Day Retake

10/23/24 - Early Release Day 12:30

10/24/24 - Grade 11 PSAT

10/30/24 - Conferences 2:40 - 3:40

Salem High School is excited to provide an in school opportunity for all 11th grade students to participate in the PSATs OCTOBER 24, 2024.

The PSAT/NMSQT takes 2 hours and 14 minutes and consists of 2 sections: (1) the Reading and Writing Section, and (2) the Math Section. Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it.

The following table shows how much time you get for each section and the number of questions for each test:

How to Prepare:

College Board offers many ways to practice for the computer exam and has partnered with Khan Academy for a personalized plan. Click the link below to access preparation materials:

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice

Breakfast is served at Salem High School from 7:15 - 7:45 each morning in the 1st Floor Cafeteria.

Exciting News! Salem High School students now have the opportunity to stay for dinner any day after school! Dinner will be served in the SHS first-floor cafeteria from 3:05 PM - 4:35 PM starting this coming Monday 12/11. These meals are FREE for all students.

Be About It!

#GoWitch

The Black Cat is open for lunch and providing our culinary program a creative outlet. On last week's menu was a variety of creative meals including Shepherd's Pie constructed in a potato, spiced apple cider, and so much more.

Salem High School is proud to be a part of the Salem Haunted Happenings Parade. This year the Salem High School Band and Wicked Wrench Club made an appearance and showed off during this incredible event.

Salem News: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/salem-knocked-off-by-fired-up-gloucester-on-the-road/article_de99d879-3942-5b81-9e54-b5d8770f696f.html

MCJROTC cadets competed against 12 teams at Haverhill High School this Saturday. Our Witches walked away with 5 different event trophies and came in 3rd place overall. The team is looking forward to next Saturday's competition which will take place at Salem High School.

Salem High School Witches won 3-0 agains Vikings. This game would be where Mia Silva, Class of 2026, would achieve more than 500 Career Assists. #GoWitches

How to Access your College and Career Counselor:

1) Scholars can ask for a pass from their teacher to see a counselor

2) Scholars can email their counselor regarding a concern or to make an appointment.

3) Scholars can also use the counselors' YouCanBookMe Links below

Kerry McHugh - https://kmchugh.youcanbook.me

Alice Ryan - https://msryansalemhigh.youcanbook.me

Maureen Beaudet - https://maureen-beaudet.youcanbook.me

Rachael Kozlowski - https://mskoz.youcanbook.me

Claribel Paulino - https://cpaulino.youcanbook.me

Alexandra Kirby - Early College Coordinator - akirby@salemk12.org

Meet your counselor! No matter where your scholar is on their journey in high school, their counselor can help provide valuable and useful information to guide them to post secondary success. Your scholar’s counselor will meet both individually and in groups to create a high school and postsecondary plan that meets your scholar’s unique needs. Please feel free to make an appointment anytime to get to know how this department can help your family and scholars in any way!

The U.S. Education Department (USED) has announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be launched through a new process. Starting on Tuesday, October 1, USED will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The department will make the application available to all students on or before Sunday, December 1. This process will allow USED to test and resolve issues before making the form available to all students and contributors.

Massachusetts students can find information about college financial aid on this shared web site and through the Department of Higher Education’s Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Salem High School Counselors will continue to work with our community partners to provide continual support around the financial aid process as the year progresses including workshops, one-on-one support in person and virtually, and student lesson planning.

Admission Representatives will be here during Crew - students can sign up via Naviance or at the C3 Desk in order to receive a pass to the event.

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: Portland, OR

Website: https://www.lclark.edu/

Mascot: Pioneers

Enrollment: 2,100 undergraduate

About: Lewis and Clark is a private liberal arts institution situated on 137 wooded acres in Portland, Oregon. Students and faculty pursue new ways of knowing by combining classic liberal learning with pioneering collaboration. Exploring is at the core of Lewis and Clark’s identity, and this is reflected in their education. Classes at the university are grounded in critical thinking, written and verbal communication, teamwork, and problem solving. Lewis and Clark students represent the next generation of global thinkers and leaders who are unafraid to discard conventional thinking and outmoded preconceptions.

Fast Facts:

• Lewis & Clark offers 29 majors, 28 minors and many preprofessional programs such as Biology, Classics, Economics, International Affairs, Political Science, Theatre, and World Languages.

• The undergraduate curriculum is designed to be completed in 4 years. They are so committed to this timeline that if it takes students longer than 4 years, the college will cover an extra semester of tuition.

• Approximately 70% of students live on campus

• 30% of the student body identifies as students of color

• 16% of degree seeking students are the first in their family to earn a Bachelor’s Degree

• Students come from 47 states plus Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and military bases

What is Needed to Apply:

• Completed Common Application and Essay

• Official high school transcript

• School Counselor recommendation

• Teacher recommendation letter

Average GPA: 3.85 Average

Standardized Test Score: Test Optional however SAT range 1210-1390

Virtual Visit: To take a virtual campus tour or attend an information session visit

https://college.lclark.edu/offices/admissions/visits/virtual/ .

Respiratory Therapist Education Required: Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

*Certification in the field is also required.

Typical Tasks Associated with This Career:

• Set up and operate devices for patient treatment, such as ventilators, oxygen machines, and aerosol generators

• Perform emergency care, such as artificial respiration

• Follow doctors’ orders and consult with doctors if patients have bad reactions

• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and assess patients’ condition

• Work with doctors, nurses, and other medical staff to oversee patient progress

• Maintain patients’ charts. Note evaluation and treatment information.

• Teach patients to use ventilators and other life support systems for home care.

• May perform non-traditional tasks, such as drawing blood

• Check lung function and adjust equipment for best results, following doctor’s orders

• Perform chest physiotherapy to remove mucus from lungs. Assist patents in breathing exercises.

• Teach or supervise respiratory care trainees and other staff

• Assist doctors in research and diagnosis

• Make emergency visits to fix equipment

• Run tests such as electrocardiograms or stress tests to assess lung functions

• Use blood gas analyzer to measure blood levels of oxygen and acidity

• Evaluate patients’ lung capacity. Compare oxygen readings to normal standards for age, weight, and other factors.

Expected Income: Average $72,740

Job Growth: 24% in the next 10 years

Related High School Coursework:

• Biology

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Healthcare

• Biomedical Science

• First Aid and CPR

• Chemistry

• Computer Technology