HS Wildcat Roar
January 7, 2024
New Business
Congratulations to our December Students of the Month!
Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for their outstanding COMPASSION:
9th Grade: Nixon Sanders
Mr. Brayman said, "Nixon consistently shows genuine concern for others throughout the school and is always showing kindness to anyone he encounters."
10th grade: Zara McClellan
Mrs. Heilman said, "Zara is a compassionate person. She is a caring person and has a smile when she enters my room."
11th Grade: Ellis Hemeyer
Ms. Sample said, "Ellis is a kind and compassionate individual always willing to help wherever and whoever she can. She is always smiling, always aware of others and makes a conscious effort to make everyone's day better."
12th Grade: Javon Moore
Mrs. Bayne said, "Javon shows genuine sympathy and concern as well as kindness and empathy for others. He is also resilient and tolerant toward personal distress."
Pictured, L to R: Javon Moore, Mrs. Rachel Bayne, Ms. Teffany Sample, Ellis Hemeyer, Mrs. Brenda Heilman, Zara McClellan, Mr. Eric Brayman, Nixon Sanders
Technical Difficulties
HS grade cards were not be sent home Friday as originally planned. We are working to resolve the issue & will send them home as soon as possible.
Our 1st semester awards will be presented at our Student of the Month assembly at the end of January - watch for info in the WILDCAT ROAR.
Student Standing Explained
The new semester means that all student grades are above failing, so no one is in poor standing for his or her grades. The next eligibility list that includes grades will take place on January 22, 2024.
However, attendance is cumulative for the school year. Students below 90% attendance are not currently in good standing and are expected to adhere to previously shared expectations.
Courtwarming is Coming!
Stay tuned for more information about Courtwarming (January 19, 2024) - Student Council has been working on Spirit Days, events, and more!
The Dance is scheduled to take place after the ballgames and coronation on Friday, January 19, 2024. All HS students in good standing (read above) may attend. If you would like to bring a guest from outside of our HS, please see the Out of District Date form .pdf below. Hard copies are in the HS Office as well.
Here's what you do:
- Get the form
- Fill out your date's information
- Turn the form in to Ms. Mindy in the HS Office by noon on Wednesday, January 17
We will take care of sending the form to the sending school. If you do not hear back from me, your date was approved. I'll come talk to you if there's an issue.
Parking Expectations
There have been some parking struggles that need to be resolved before the offending drivers lose their driving privileges on campus for up to 30 days. Here are the issues:
- The grass in the South lot is not a designated parking space. Don't park there.
- Don't double park against the guard rail (after lunch is the biggest time this is a problem) in the South lot.
- Don't block vehicles from being able to get out of the South lot.
Fitness Center Expectations
The Fitness Center membership contract states that students who have not graduated must be accompanied by an adult if using the Fitness Center.
Failure to follow this rule can result in the cancelation of the adult's membership and discipline for the student.
Hudl's Format Changes
Our streaming services with Hudl will no longer be going to the Slater School Streaming account on Youtube. All events will now be found on:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/slater/organization/14160/slater-high-school
This link has been added to our Youtube account's bio in order to send our fans to the appropriate location for games. Fans will also be able to download the "Hudl Fan" app on their smartphones, search Slater High School, and watch the game that way.
PowerSchool at your Fingertips!
Use the School/District code BXDN.
Basketball Season is HERE!
PowerSchool Access
Students, if you are locked out of your PowerSchool account, please contact Ms. Mindy Wiseman in the HS Office.
You can email her at mwiseman@slaterschools.net or stop by and see her between classes.
Menus
Handbook Highlight
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet all district graduation requirements per BOE policy IKF to graduate. Graduation requirements and grading scales for a student with a disability(ies) may be determined according to the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Participation in the commencement ceremony is a privilege and not a right. Students must
be in good standing and have no outstanding balance on school accounts to participate in
graduation or promotion ceremonies.
HS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
*Total number or units required – 25 credits
4 Communication Arts
3 Social Studies
3 Science
3 Mathematics
+ 1 Additional Credit *
1 Fine Art
1 Practical Art
1 Physical Education
.5 Health
.5 Personal Finance
5 Electives
*Additional credit must be in a core area (Science, Math, Comm. Arts, or Social
Studies, including Dual Credit/ITV Offerings).
**See also: Life Academy
You can check out the 2023-24 Student/Parent Handbook below!
Mrs. Crews's Counseling Corner
What staff member deserves a shout out?
Take a minute to let me know all about it by filling out THIS FORM or clicking the banner above.
Students, Parents, and Staff can give a shout out to any Slater Schools employee! We'll make sure they receive a copy of it and will look for ways to share them with you throughout the year as well.
Let's get to bragging about all the good people around here!
OLD BUSINESS
Policy Says...
Ms. Crystal will determine if you need to stay at school or go home. If she decides that you need to go home, SHE will call your people and make arrangements for you to leave. (Read: You don't call/text your people - especially before we know you don't feel well.)
Making a List
Here's what the handbook says about GOOD STANDING:
GOOD STANDING
To be considered a student in good standing, a student must not be in violation of the
attendance policy (attendance must be above 90%), have no outstanding discipline referrals OR appear on the current F list.
In order to participate in extracurricular events including (but not limited to): dances,
field trips, school-sanctioned sports events; a student must be in good standing.
Students in grades 6-12 that are not in good standing will have closed lunch and be required
to sign in daily in the cafeteria, where they will remain for the entire lunch period.
The sign in sheet for closed lunch is on the South wall, below the bulletin board. It is up to the student to sign in and remain in the cafeteria during lunch.Failure to stay in the cafeteria for the whole lunch period or sign in (even if you stayed) will result in a CLOSED LUNCH REFERRAL. Here's what the handbook says about CLOSED LUNCH:
CLOSED LUNCH
Failing to stay or sign in for Closed Lunch
Grades 9-12
1. Warning
2. Friday School
3. 1 day in the Transition Room for each day not signed in
Stay in the Loop!
Text notifications will be used to share information about School Closures, Updates to the posted calendar, distribute newsletters, etc.
Your phone number will NOT be shared outside of the Student Information System.
How do I log in to my SIS Student Portal?
We have a new Student Information System (PowerSchool) this year, but it can do everything last year's system could do - and more - like see your schedule, grades, lunch balance, attendance, and MORE!
Where can I park?
Some students won reserved parking spots last May (see the table below), thanks to their Student of the Month achievements and Trivia Contest finishes. Those students have earned the right to paint their spots with a design that they choose (and J Clem approves).
If it’s a painted or reserved spot, don’t park there. You’ll be asked to move. If it’s an open spot, it’s first come, first served.
Spots students CAN’T park:
- The Circle Drive
- Teacher Parking (off of Elm Street, in front of the Elementary Building)
- The Cafeteria Lot
- Reserved Staff Parking in Gravel/Bus lot (South end of lot)
If you’re driving to school, you need an SHS parking pass. You can get one from Ms. Wiseman in the HS Office. They are $5/school year.
The Student Handbook has more info about Driving, Parking, and consequences of violating the rules. Check it out at SlaterSchools.net!
Posted
Due to liability concerns from MUSIC, our insurance company, pets are not permitted on school property, including the Sports Complex.
This excludes service animals and classroom/curricular animals, pre approved by a Building Principal.
Check out the Board Approved Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year:
UPDATED Policy for Extra-Curricular Disruptive/ Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Please note the revised policy for Unsportsmanlike Actions at an extra-curricular activity (Board of Education approved 9.27.22).
Unsportsmanlike Actions at an Extra-Curricular Activity
Step 1- Administrator Warning
Step 2- Minimum of 1 week, up to and including 365-day suspension from all District extra-curricular events.
Step 3- 365-day suspension from all District extra-curricular events
Community Resources Available
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What's Happening This Week?
- TBA - Blood Drive presentation via Zoom
- 5:00 pm - VG/VB Basketball @Pilot Grove (Bus leaves @3:15 / Admin: Lorenz)
Tuesday, January 9
- 7:30 am - HS Student Council meeting @Ms. Sample's room
Wednesday, January 10
- 9:00 am - CAC Honor Band @Glasgow
- 6:00 pm - JVG/JVB Basketball @Fayette (Bus leaves @4:20 / Admin: Harding)
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - NHS Blood Drive @Library
Friday, January 12
- 5:00 pm - VG/VB Basketball @Sturgeon (Bus leaves @3:20 / Admin: Lorenz)
Monday, January 15
- No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Previous WILDCAT ROARS
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Contact Info
Email: jclements@slaterschools.net
Website: slaterschools.net
Location: 515 Elm Street, Slater, MO, United States
Phone: 660-631-5298
Twitter: @SlaterPrincipal