Each fall, students in the Junior class take the College Board's PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) test. This test qualifies students for national scholarships as well as provides them with an opportunity to practice the SAT. While all Juniors in Michigan take the SAT in the spring, the fall PSAT/NMSQT test also informs our staff on what skills we need to address with our students to bolster their college, career, and life readiness.
DETAILS OF THE TESTING DAY:
SCS would like to invite our parents, families, and community members to a monthly series of "Community Education Nights". This series aims to introduce topics connected to learning and the school environment that are of importance for our school community to understand, ask questions about, and/or become acclimated. As SCS listens to our community ask questions about learning and elements that impact our students, we want to provide you with the latest information and support in order to ensure all Eagles succeed.
The first "Community Education Night" will focus on trauma and the impact it has on students and learning. Whether you understand or are able to define trauma, we encourage our school community to attend. SCS School Psychologist, Michelle Schneider delivered this information to all teaching and administrative staff during our professional learning prior to the start of the school year. Mrs. Schneider is leading this presentation for our families and school community in an effort to bring this valuable information to our school community.
We hope you can join us on Monday, October 14th from 5:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. in the SHS Performing Arts Center. Child care will be provided.
With vaping and e-cigarettes capturing a great deal of attention nationally, our second "Community Education Night" will center on the learning about this hazardous health trend within school-aged students. This presentation and question and answer session will include information from the American Heart Association. In the meantime, please review information about this topic below and feel free to join us on November 11th for additional information.
Is your student thinking about Early Middle College? SHS is hosting an EMC information meeting for families of eighth, ninth, and tenth grade students on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 from 6:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. in the SHC Performing Arts Center. KRESA's Lisa Bartell will be joining us in presenting information and answering questions about EMC. Frequently Asked Questions about EMC are summarized in the beside this announcement. Any immediate questions may be addressed by SHS Guidance Counselor Larry Ledlow or Principal, Matthew Dailey.
As your student prepares for life after graduation, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is offering valuable opportunities for students and families to get acquainted with options after high school. While both flyers are below, the College Night on Monday, October 14th is slated to bring at least sixteen colleges and universities into the area for a one-stop opportunity to learn about areas of study, admissions criteria, and campus offerings. In oder to qualify for federally-funded aide for post-secondary learning, families must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). KVCC is hosting a multitude of evenings to support families with completing their FAFSA and address any questions or concerns about the process. If you have any questions about these events, please contact Schoolcraft High School Guidance Counselor, Larry Ledlow at (269) 488-7358 or via email at ledlowl@schoolcraftcr.org. SHS has also arranged for the following universities to visit our building during both lunch periods:
The fall play is in full swing, and this time we are literally swinging swords and flinging spells as we prepare for the fantasy adventure of “She Kills Monsters”. Check out our picture of Lily Hendershot’s handmade Dragon heads. Make sure you order your tickets in advance through the Drama link on the district website, or visit www.schoolcrafttheatre.weebly.com!
As our Fall sports season is nearing the end of reagular season competition, our Eagle student-athletes and our coaching staff have set themselves up for exciting final stretch to the season. Among our fall sports accomplishments:
We wish all of our fall student-athletes the best as they continue to represent our community with pride, integrity, and fierce competitiveness.
Our goal is to provide a monthly newsletter delivered to the SHS school community electronically. With the "on-the-go" life-style and connectivity to our mobile technology, we hope this communication in conjunction with the Schoolcraft App, Live Feed updates, and social media posts keep you informed about the exciting things happening at SHS and within Schoolcraft Community Schools.