8th Grade Update 1/31

As our 2nd semester began with our return from winter break, we want to welcome our students back for their final semester here at SMS. This semester is filled with lots of learning, Ohio State Tests, and fun filled days leading up to summer vacation. As we work with your children to help build the skills they need to be successful at the high school, please reach out to us if you have any concerns.

Important High School Scheduling Information for Current 8th Graders

Over the next few weeks, 8th grade students will be starting their high school journey by selecting the courses they plan to take in 9th grade. Parents and students should read THIS LETTER which includes important information about the scheduling process. Below is also list of important dates for students and parents to be aware of:

January 29th, 6:00pm - Online College Credit Plus Meeting

February 6th and 7th - SHS Presentation for Students (during the school day)

February 13th, 6:30-7:30pm: SHS Presentation for Parents (SHS Auditorium)

February 12th-22nd: SHS Scheduling Window

We will be working with students in their 8th grade Science classes on February 18th for their High School Scheduling, the portal will be open for parents to oversee student selections until February 24th. Please contact Mrs. Pietrocini with any questions or concerns spietrocini@scsmustangs.org

Chromebooks

As we continue on in our second semester of the 24-25 school year, we are continuing to see damaged chromebooks being turned in on a regular basis. Please remind your child that chromebooks should be treated with care to avoid having any damage to them that is unnecessary. We appreciate your support

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Collect Credit Plus Informational Meeting

The College Credit Plus informational meeting will be held on January 29th at 6:00pm. This meeting will be virtual and presented by the SHS Counseling Department in conjunction with Cuyahoga Community College. If your student is interested in College Credit Plus and/or new to this program, important information will be shared. The meeting should also be recorded and posted within a week for any families that cannot attend the meeting at that time. The link to the meeting will be posted on the main SHS high school webpage and in your son/daughters Google Classroom closer to the date of the meeting.

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School Attendance Matters!

Picking up/Dropping off at School

One change that we have implemented this year is our procedure for picking students up early. When picking up your child from school for appointments, not feeling well, or other reasons;