Principal's Message 5/7/23

CommunicationDaily Bulletin

·  5/8/2023

·  5/5/2023

·  5/4/2023

·  5/3/2023

·  5/2/2023

Student Handbook

·  2022-2023 Handbook HERE

Program of Studies

·  2023 -2024 Program of Studies

Daily Schedule

·  Daily Schedule with Lunch Assignments HERE

SHS Calendar

·  SHS School Year Calendar HERE

Parking and Traffic Route Map

·  Updated Driving routes / parking Map HERE

Social Media Links

·  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/shs.principal.184

·  Instagram:  bluespartanshs

2022 - 2023 SHS Club and Student Organizations

·  Current Club / Organizations HERE 

May 1 - May 12: AP Exams

May 11:  Spring Concert; SHS Auditorium @ 7:00pm

May 16 & 17: Grade 10 Math MCAS

              -Regular start time grades 9 & 10 / 8:15am

              -Late start grades 11 & 12 / 11:00am

May 19:  Stressless Day

May 19, 20 & 21: Spring Musical

May 22: Seniors last day of classes

May 23 - 26: Senior Final Exams

May 24:  Senior / Junior Powder Puff Game

May 30: Senior Prom

May 31:  Senior Academic Awards & Scholarships

June 1:  Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony

June 1:   Senior Parade and Senior Picnic

June 2:  Graduation

June 6 & 7;  Grade 10 Biology MCAS

June 8 - 13; Grade 9 - 11 Final Exams

Stoneham High School Attendance Review Application

·  DUE BY MAY 8, 2022

Stoneham High School believes that consistent daily attendance is an integral component of the learning process and for the academic and social growth of all students. We expect our students to be in school every day so as to learn content, develop skills, and establish routines and mindset for success beyond high school. 

As stated above, daily attendance is expected; however, it is understood that life circumstances do occur that at times may require a school absence/s. With this in mind, Stoneham High School has adopted the DESE ten percent standard for what is considered chronic absenteeism (9 unexcused absences in Semester Course [90 schools days]; 18 unexcused absences in a Year Long Course [180 school days]). 

A  student who has exceeded the minimum attendance standard may apply to the Attendance Review Board for a waiver of absences due to extenuating circumstances. The Attendance Review Board will review waiver requests and provide notification to the student and parent/guardian of the decision. Part of this process may require the student to participate in a meeting with the Attendance Review Board. 

Students can pick up a waiver request form in the main office. A copy of the waiver can also be found here. The attendance waiver request form must be accompanied by the appropriate/required documentation to support the request and be signed by a parent/guardian. All requests and documentation for an appeal must be submitted to the Attendance Review Board no later than 3:00 p.m. on May 8, 2023.  Please reach out to Mrs. Auger, Assistant Principal (Sauger@stonehamschools.org), with any questions.

The Math MCAS will follow the same format as that of the ELA MCAS in March.  

Tuesday - Wednesday, 5/16 - 5/17;  Grade 10 Math MCAS / Normal school hours grades 9 & 10

·  Tuesday, 5/16:  Late Start for grades 11 & 12; 11:00AM Start time*

·  Wednesday, 5/17: Late Start for grades 11 & 12; 11:00AM Start time*

*If assigned 1st lunch (11:00 - 11:30)   Students may report to school for Lunch or must report to school for start of class at 11:30

This year the SPS Technology Department has determined that Chromebooks for students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will NOT be required to turn in their Chromebook on the last day of school and will be permitted to take the Chromebook home for the Summer.

Students are responsible for the safety, security and care of their Chromebook and charger.  

Students should not wait until the start of the 2023-2024 school year to report any needed services.

If a student has a need for any repair work at any time between now and the start of the 2023-2024 school year they should email helpdesk@stonehamschools.org. 

Students will receive a response of when to bring in the Chromebook for the needed service.  

All Seniors are required to take a final exam unless under the following exemptions:

·  A- or higher for overall class average and no more than 3 absences in the 4th Quarter

·  Students who took the AP Test for their AP Course

Senior exams occur at the regularly scheduled time of when the class period occurs.

Students taking Finals only need to attend for the exam 

As D period is a daily 50 minute class, the teacher has discretion to hold the  D period exam either over two consecutive D periods or for 1 day with the final being administered during D period and FLEX.  Teachers will inform students of their determination prior to the date of assessment.

Schedule

5/23:  Day 1 / A & B

5/24: Day 2 / E & F

5/25: Day 1 / C & D

5/26: Day 2 / G and Makeup

Senior week:

Monday, 5/15: Dress like you did in Middle School

Tuesday, 5/16: Celebrity Day

Wednesday, 5/17: Future Careers / Dress as your future occupation!

Thursday, 5/18; Senior Citizens

Friday, 5/19: School Colors / Stress Less Day

Monday 5/22: Senior Shirts

Flyer HERE

Attention Seniors, your gmail account and SPS access will be closed and deleted shortly after your graduation.  If you want to store / backup any of your documents or work you have produced please follow this link  HERE for instructions to download any of your GoogleDrive documents.

The Stoneham Police Department is pleased to announce that during the month of May, special police patches are being sold to recognize the Stoneham High School Class of 2023 seniors.  

The patches ar $10.00 each and will be sold starting May 1, 2023 

Patches can be purchased at the police station dispatch window at 47 Central Street.

or 

by mailing a check written to 

SPA,

47 Central Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 

Att: Erin Sinclair 

(please enclose a postage paid return address envelope). 

A limited quantity of the patches are available.

All proceeds raised from the sale of the Class of 2023 patches will be donated back to the Senior Class.

Please click here to view an image of the patch.

Spartan Enrichment Organization (SEO) Meeting -  Wednesday,  May 10, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom

Please join the Spartan Enrichment Organization (SEO) on Wednesday, May 10th at 7pm via Zoom!  Come learn more about how SEO supports the SHS community and how you can help.  At this month’s meeting, Principal Lombardi will share a brief SHS update and answer questions you may have. We will also discuss plans for year-end goodie bags for SHS staff.  SEO meets 5-6 times a year and as needed between meetings.  We could use help drafting the SEO Newsletter, sharing information on social media, and with fundraising.  We also anticipate board openings at the end of this school year.  As always, feel free to email the SEO with any questions or concerns at spartanenrichmentorg@gmail.com! 

New SHS Construction Project

·  A week in pictures

o Weekly Progress Report HERE

Here are the Quarter 3 High Honors and Honor Roll academic recognitions.  Congratulations students for your hard work and commitment to your learning and academic success.

Honors HERE

High Honors HERE

Volunteers are needed to assist with Stoneham’s Memorial Day activities.  From help with placing flags to assisting with the parade there are many opportunities to lend a hand here for Memorial Day!

To view and register for volunteer needs please go HERE

Relay for Life is seeking more volunteers and teams to participate in this year's Relay for Life at Wakefield High School.  More information HERE

This is a reminder of the expectation for all drivers to follow the designated traffic routes and patterns, regardless of the time of day or how full or empty the parking lot.   

Drivers are not to cut through the parking lot crossing over parking spaces.  Drivers must follow the designated traffic routes.

Cutting through the parking lot only causes confusion to other drivers and pedestrians and creates an unsafe environment.

Drivers are also reminded that driving speeds on SHS grounds is 15 MPH or less.

Let’s all work together to create an efficient and safe driving and parking lot for our school community 

A reminder that all school external doors are locked and secure for the duration of the school day, 8:15am - 2:50pm.  Exit and entrance during the school  day is only through the Main Lobby Entrance.  

All school visitors must enter and exit through the Main Entrance Doors.  

Students found entering or exiting any exterior school door other than the Main Entrance during school day hours will receive disciplinary action.

A secure physical space is an essential component for school safety and security.  We all play a role in school safety and compliance of this policy is essential.  We thank you for your support.

·  Community Based Health Care Flyer

Through a joint DESE / DPH program Stoneham High School has been provided free COVID Test Kits for students, households and faculty.  These free test kits are available in the Main Office.

Spartan Gear is available throughout the school year.  Show your Spartan Spirit HERE