Welcome Freshman Families to South Hills HS! We are glad you are here and look forward to another great year at SHHS. We have a few important items that can help you navigate 9^th grade. First, our freshmen are each placed on a Freshman Team for the year where they receive support from a team of teachers. This provides opportunities for us to really get to know our students on an individual level and support their academic success. Below you can find the list of teams based on the core teachers your student has.

Freshman Success Coaches (H-1013)

Ms. Foster (courtney.foster@fwisd.org)

Ms. Powell (brittany.powell@fwisd.org).

• We also have the most amazing 9th-grade assistant principal, AP Mihalik, to assist our freshmen. A few important items to know in your transition to high school:

• 9^th graders must stay on campus at lunch. Freshmen are not allowed to leave campus. Students eat FREE in the cafeteria.

• Good attendance leads to success in high school. A student loses credit for a class period when they reach 5 absences. Be present at school!

• Teachers offer tutorials based on a set schedule or appointment. Have your student ask their teacher if they need additional help.

What a great year this will be and we are excited to celebrate our freshmen!

Article submmitted by: Courtney Foster, Student Success Coach