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Create a learning environment that nurtures the holistic development of every student. By implementing a comprehensive approach that integrates balanced assessments, Culturally Responsive Instruction, and aligned pacing and standards, we are committed to providing each student with a common and rigorous educational experience.
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A Message from SHS Administration
Dear SHS students and families,
Musetta Deneen, the 9th-grade Principal, will be on maternity leave beginning January 25th, 2025, and expected to extend through April 29th, 2025. During that time, she will be unavailable; however, James Rafko will be your contact person should you have any questions or concerns.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to her return in April.
Class of 2025 Save the date: Graduation June 1, 2025 at 6pm (No Rehearsal)
Dear Seniors:
Senior year is a memorable experience and a time of great anticipation and excitement. It is also a hectic time for both students and parents.
This letter provides important dates and activities to assist you in organizing your year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dawson & Mrs. Bekkala
Graduation Coordinators
Saline High School welcomes the Class of 2029's families to Curriculum Night on February 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Saline High School auditorium. Learn all about the opportunities available to you as a 9th-grader.
This event will consist of a meet-and-greet with Teacher Leaders from each content area, an overview of the scheduling process, and a Q&A with Saline High School counselors and administrators.
We hope to see you there!
Attendance Matters
Important Attendance Reminder: Families have 72 hours to update any unexcused absences. Each day at 4 PM, an email is sent to families regarding unexcused absences for that day. If you receive this notification, please call 734-401-4387 to correct the absence within 72 hours of the occurrence. You can also access attendance related information in your PowerSchool parent portal. If an unexcused absence is not updated within 72 hours, it will remain unexcused and may impact a student’s opportunity to make up missed work.
Attendance Risk Notification- Once a student reaches our attendance policy limit of 7 absences in one or more classes (excused “A” and unexcused “U” absences combined), PowerSchool will generate an attendance risk notification to inform students/families that the attendance policy has been reached/exceeded.
Medically Excused Absences (M)- Absences due to medical appointments or reasons, when accompanied by a doctor's note, will be adjusted in PowerSchool to (M) for medically excused once a doctor’s note has been submitted. Parents/Guardian may upload a copy using the Medical Note Submission Form or students may drop off a hard copy of the note to the Attendance Desk. If there is specific information that our administrative, teaching, special education, counseling or nursing staff need to be aware of, please communicate important information directly to them. Make Up Classwork: Students are awarded the same number of days they were absent to make up missed assignments, providing the absence(s) are excused.
SCHEDULING FOR 2025-26
Class of 2027 scheduling information
- CLASS OF 2027
- December 13 - February 12: CTE application open
- January 22: Class of 2027 scheduling meeting
- January 22 - 29: Input course requests into PowerSchool
- February 3 - 10: Scheduling appointments with counselors
Dear Class of 2027 parents,
The SHS counseling team met with the current sophomores to discuss course selection for next year. Here is the info we shared with them today during Hornet Time.CLASS OF 2027 SCHEDULING PROCEDURE
1. Click here for your JUNIOR year planning sheet. Use this to plan for 2025-2026 course requests.
2. Log into your PowerSchool account and click on class registration. Once there, follow the directions listed below and on the PowerSchool screencast to select your course choices and alternates. While in your PowerSchool account, you can view your graduation progress by clicking on the Graduation Plan Progress Tab on the left side of your screen.
Once you have chosen all 15 trimesters/7.5 credits, you will need to go to the Alternates section and click on the 8 alternate classes you chose. Once you’ve completed choosing the 15 choices and 8 alternates, you will be able to submit this into PowerSchool.
3. PowerSchool will be open for you to enter your class choices between Wednesday, January 29th and February 4th. After February 4th, it will close and you will not be able to enter your choices.
Students need to check their email for their scheduled appointment time with their counselor, which are Feb 5th-Feb 14th.
4. If you do not have your course selection book, you may access it HERE.
5. During your assigned scheduling appointment, you and your counselor will access your class choices on PowerSchool and discuss them with you, making sure that you are taking appropriate courses for your level, meeting graduation requirements, enhancing potential career options, and for college readiness.
6. New Courses and Name Changes, you may access HERE.
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**If you are applying for a CTE class, you must register for the class in PowerSchool as well as to complete the CTE application by February 12th to be considered. ________________________________________________________________________________** If you are applying for Health Science Tech, Cosmetology, or for Careers in Education, there is a Parent/Guardian Approval Form and Teacher Recommendation Form (2) to be completed. If you’re applying as a 2nd year student for any CTE program, you will need to fill out the SWWC 2nd Year Requirement Form, here. Please complete the appropriate forms that can be found on the SWWC website.
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Online requests must be made by Friday, March 14th, 2025 for the following school year. All online applications will be submitted using the following form.
Please contact your counselor with any questions,
The SHS Counselors
CLASS OF 2028- February 5: Class of 2028 scheduling meeting
- February 5 - 12: Input course requests into PowerSchool
- February 18 - 28: Scheduling appointments with counselors
Class of 2025 - Local Scholarships
Class of 2025:
The 2025 Local Scholarship application is now available. Students have until Friday, February 21st at 3pm to submit the application, no late submissions will be accepted. Here is a link to the scholarship list, as well as the presentation given during Hornet Time on Wednesday, January 8th. Any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Perales and peralesa1@salineschools.org.
Class of 2026:
We will begin the scheduling process for your senior year on Wednesday January 8th with a meeting during Hornet Time.
January 8 - 14: PowerSchool will be open for you to input your 15 course requests and 8 separate alternates
January 20 - 31: You will receive an email on January 8th informing you of your scheduled appointment time with your counselor during this window.
February 12: Final day to submit an application for a CTE class. If you are wanting to be considered for a CTE class you must complete an application for each class as well as requesting the class in PowerSchool. Both of these need to be completed by February 12th for you to be considered for a CTE class next year.
March 14: Final day to submit an application for online classes
Class of 2027 will register January 22 - 29
Class of 2028 will register February 5 - 12
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College and Career Fair - April 2, 2025
Saline High School is partnering once again with Ann Arbor Area Schools to host our annual college and career fair. We alternate locations yearly and this year's fair will be held at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School on April 2, 2025 from 6:00-7:30. We are expecting 75+ colleges to attend. This is a great event for sophomores and juniors to enhance their college exploration experience.
Hornet Time (Advisory)
When there are presentations, surveys, or materials shown during Hornet Time, we will provide them the week before when possible.
Students will attend Hornet Time on Wednesday each week.
Students in an SWWC class during 2nd hour will have Advisory with their 2nd hour teacher. They will not have a "Hornet Time" listed on their schedule.
The "Be Good People" curriculum is referenced often throughout the year. Information on this curriculum can be found here: Life Skills - 9-12 Core Edition (google.com)
February 5, 2025:
9th Grade: Scheduling meeting for 10th grade
10th Grade: Showing Empathy
11th Grade: Being Assertive
12th Grade: Advocating
All classes will also view Hornet Nation and SHS Today student news shows each week as they are published.
The Saline High School PTO needs your help with their NO SELL FUNDRAISER! Simply click on this link to help achieve our fundraising goal of $15,000 this year. Funds are used to support our hard-working teachers by providing teacher reimbursement for classroom learning supplies and grants to support class resources and educational opportunities for students. Thank you for your support!
SWWC applications are now open - Due February 12, 2025
Information and offerings from around the community
eSports Spring Season meeting!
The spring season for Saline Esports is starting soon, and we have our preseason meeting after school on Monday, February 10th, in room C202 for those who are interested. We have a strong team that won a state championship in the fall, and have multiple students earning scholarships through our program. If you would like more information, please head over to salineesports.org and/or feel free to reach out to Coach Steve Vasiloff at vasilofs@salineschools.org with any questions.
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