Principal's Message 6/11/23

Daily Bulletin

·  6/12/2023

·  6/9/2023

·  6/8/2023

·  6/7/2023

·  6/6/2023

·  6/5/2023

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 

June 8 - 13; Grade 9 - 11 Final Exams / Half Days with 12:15 dismissal

·  June 12: E and F exams

·  June 13: G and Make up exams

June 13:  Last day of school / Half day / 12:15 dismissal

Starting the week of June 11:

·  SHS / SPS Central Office Access

o Franklin Street driveway closed starting 6/14

o Boxwood Drive open starting 6/14

§ Drive around school to upper parking lot closest to the Main Entrance for parking

§ Enter Main Entrance for SHS / SPS business

·  School hours

o Days

§ Monday - Thursday

·  Closed Fridays

o Hours

§ 7:30am - 4:00pm

·  Any changes / updates will be communicated in advance

6/12 - 6/13 Final Exam Testing Schedule

All students, other than the exemptions below, are required to attend school for their course/s final exam.

Finals exemptions

·  AP

o Students who took an AP exam for an AP class do not need to take a final or come into school for the testing period of their AP class.  

o AP students who did not take the AP exam are required to come in for their AP class final.

·  Biology

o Students who took the Bio MCAS do not need to take a biology final or to come into school for the testing period of their biology class.

Schedule

·  Test Session 1:  8:15am - 10:05am

o Break:  10:05 - 10:25

·  Test Session 2:  10:25am - 12:15pm

·  Early dismissal each day of 12:15 (6/8 - 6/13)

·  Students with no makeup exam on Wednesday, 6/13, are dismissed at 10:05am

Monday, 6/12

E: 8:15am - 10:05am

Break:  10:05 - 10:25

F: 10:25am - 12:15pm

Tuesday, 6/13

G: 8:15am - 10:05am

Break:  10:05 - 10:25

Make Up: 10:25am - 12:15pm 

Building an academic course schedule that meets all student learning needs, course requests and graduation requirements is a lengthy and complex process.  At times decisions and choices involving students are required.  School Counselors will contact students / households if ever a decision is required regarding a course/s  that are a graduation requirement.

During the course selection process all students selected alternate courses to be used as backup / alternate courses in cases when a first choice course is unable to be scheduled.  In situations where conflicts occur with courses that are not required for graduation, as detailed in the Program of Studies, or are elective based, course alternatives will be utilized.  In these situations School Counselors will not contact students / households.  

Academic course schedules for the 2023 - 2024 school year will be made available during the week of August 14, 2023.

Pictures from our first Annual Grade 9 - 11 Academic Awards and Recognition Night HERE

Pictures of SHS Events and Activities which were photographed through Legacy Studios are available for purchase through the studio.  Pictures include all sports seasons, theater and music events and Senior activities including Graduation.

Access to the pictures and ordering information is available HERE

This year the SPS Technology Department has determined that 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.  

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office enforces the Massachusetts youth employment laws, including the work permit laws. Please see the linked documents providing information regarding the work permit process.

Parent Guardian Letter English HERE

Parent Guardian Letter Portuguese HERE

Parent Guardian Letter Spanish HERE

Child Labor Fact Sheet HERE

If you are 16 years old or older and interested in a Summer job please see below:

Title: STEM Summer Camp Counselor

Dates: Session 1: Tuesday, June 20 - Friday, June 23 

              Session 2: Monday, June 26 - Thursday, June 29

Hours: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay: $15/hr

Age Requirements: Minimum of 16 years old

Responsibilities: STEM Summer Camp Counselors will be assigned a group of campers to assist and support them throughout the day, including but not limited to:

·  attending camp orientation

·  working with entering 5-8th grade campers

·  assisting campers with daily activities

·  leading ice-breaker activities with campers

·  monitoring lunch and recess

·  assisting lead instructors with daily activities

·  helping with set-up and clean-up

·  assisting with arrival and dismissal

If you are interested, please send a brief letter of interest to STEM Camp Director Ashley Puopolo at apuopolo@stonehamschools.org.  Letter of interest must be received no later than June 19.

New SHS Construction Project

·  A week in pictures

o Weekly Progress Report 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