SSIS eNews

Dear Parents

Thank you all for attending our parent/teacher conferences these past two days.  It is our hope that this was a rewarding experience for you and your children.  As I have mentioned in this space a few times, the cornerstone of communication at schools is among the parents, students, and teachers, and the communication between these three parties should be particularly strong.  The conference assist in that communication but you are welcome to use e-mail, PowerSchool, and Moodle to aid in those efforts.  Research is clear that parent involvement is a key to student success and we certainly encourage it.  Should you have any comments about the parent/teacher conferences, please do not hesitate to contact me.
 

Academic Concern and Academic Probation letters have been sent home

Last Tuesday, we sent hardcopy letters home to those students are of Academic Concern or who are on Academic Probation.  The intent of this process is to identify students whom are struggling academically and make sure that fact is clearly understood by the student and parents.  The status of Academic Probation is particularly serious and requires action by parents and students to remedy the situation over a period of time.  Please refer to the HS student handbook for these details.  

In the HS at SSIS, Academic Concern, Academic Probation, and Athletic/Activity Ineligibility are flagged by a GPA of less that 1.67 AND/OR an F at an official reporting period (i.e. 1st quarter) AND/OR 2 or more D's at an official reporting period.

Mid-Term Exams are a month away

It is hard to believe but our mid-term exams in the HS are not far away.  If you are new to SSIS, let me explain our exam structure.  All students in grades 9-12 are required to take mid-term and final exams in their core subject of mathematics, social studies, science, english, and modern world language.  This exam is 20% of the semester grade in that subject.  Exams are held in the HS gym according to a special exam schedule that will be made available very shortly.  Ms. Isley, MS/HS Associate Principal, organizes the exams and can be contacted if you have any questions.  During the exam period, regular classes for high school students will not be held but middle school classes continue as usual.

The dates of HS mid-term exams are Dec. 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, and 15.  The last day of school of semester 1 before the Winter Break is Dec. 16 (12:00 dismissal) 

Repeat from Last Week: Graduation News and Update
I am proud to announce that the 2012 SSIS Graduation Ceremony will take place at the HCMC Opera House in District 1 on May 27, 5pm.  This date and time is a change from what is printed on the calendars.  The date change was necessary in order to secure this particular venue which is highly sought after. 

Have a nice weekend

all the best,

Paul Johnson
MS/HS Principal 

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Weekly Highights

Monday, 7 Nov. (Day 1)

- Class Meetings for all grades, 9-12: 12:40pm - 1pm

Wednesday, 9 Nov. (Day 3)

-Alternative Schedule in the HS (schedule is in student handbook)
-HeartSaysFreeMove assembly, 12:25, HS gym

Thursday, 10 Nov. (Day 4)

-MS/HS Swim Meet @ BIS
 

Friday, 11 Nov. (Day 5)

- Regional IB Coordinator's Conference held at SSIS Nov. 11, 12
- Senior Class Lock-in, 7pm - 7am (Sat.) - letters have gone home to parents of seniors.
 

Saturday, 12 Nov.

- Vietnamese classes

- National Honor Society Laps for Love, 4pm - 6pm