St. Croix Central High School
Family Newsletter: April 15, 2019
Our Vision of Learning at SCC High School
In full support of our district mission and vision we at SCC High School are committed to...
Creating a learning experience built on creativity, choice, efficiency, and engagement resulting in high-achieving and creative problem-solvers who take intellectual risks to discover the world around them and maximize their potential.
From Mr. Soderberg
Hello SCC Families,
Every student deserves to feel welcomed and supported at school. From time to time we hear from students who don't enjoy coming to school because of the way some of their classmates treat them. In an effort to ensure that all students feel welcome and supported at the high school our staff has decided to create a movement throughout our building called "Rise Up".
"Rise Up" is a proactive approach that educates and encourages students on how they can rise up for students who aren't being treated in a manner consistent with our values. Our belief is that students and staff will recognize when negative interactions are taking place and stand together to intervene in an appropriate manner.
Recently, I spoke to the student body about two qualities we would like them to demonstrate.
- Have a heart of empathy. That is, understand and share the feelings of another person.
- Have a heart of courage. Have the courage to support anyone being treated in a manner that is negative or demeaning and the courage to stand with those who "Rise Up" on their behalf.
If our students and staff identify negative behaviors and "Rise Up" to intervene we can create and build upon a positive and supportive student culture.
We Will...
- remain keenly aware of situations of "picking on", "bullying", and/or "disrespect" among students and we will respond appropriately to stop the behavior
- be intentional about building and supporting a culture that will "Rise Up" against negative behavior
- encourage and teach students how to "Rise Up" for and with each other in an appropriate manner
- stand with any student who intervenes for another student - they should never stand alone
- take this very seriously and always stand ready to act in support of creating a welcoming and supportive culture
To be clear, St. Croix Central High School is a special place and our building culture is supportive, strong, and safe. However, like any family or organization, we must intentionally guard, build, and grow our culture or it will naturally degenerate. Our students and staff are exceptionally respectful and supportive but we can always get better.
Thank you to our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) team for getting this moving and Mr. Jourdeans for the great logo. This is just the beginning.
Thank you for your continued support.
Go Panthers,
Kurt
Making Up Snow Days - Options
Potential Options
- Change June 7th from a half-day to a full day.
- Make Friday, May 17th a "Digital Learning Day" from home. Teachers are scheduled for a professional development day.
What is a "Digital Learning Day"? A digital learning day allows students to work from home with prescribed work and guidance from their teachers. While many schools have used this option to make up for the missed time it would be our first time using the method.
If this is the chosen option, our staff will be working on developing the plan for the digital learning day and communicating with the students and parents about the expectations.
We will get more information sent to our families in the very near future.
From the Counseling Office
ASPIRE testing on April 23rd will begin at 8:00 am last until roughly 2:25 pm for all freshmen and sophomores.
Forward testing on April 24th will begin at 8:00 am and last until 9:50 am for all sophomores.
Campus Tours on April 23rd for Juniors will take place at UW- Eau Claire, UW River Falls, University of Minnesota and CVTC- River Falls. Students will sign up for these on a google sheet I will send out to the entire junior class.
Staff members will be assigned a role to either test or chaperone a campus tour on April 23rd.
On April 24th, we will run a normal school day. Forward Testing will be completed by end of 3rd hour.
Tuesday, April 23rd
9th - ASPIRE Testing
10th- ASPIRE Testing
11th- Campus Tours
12th- College and Career Prep Day (Work from home)
Wednesday, April 24th
10th- Forward Testing in Aux Gym
Testing will be completed by the end of 3rd hour.
Sophomores will return to classes beginning 4th hour.
Grades 9, 11, and 12 will have a normal school day.
AP Testing Information
Test Schedule
Week 1:
Monday, May 6
United States Government and Politics (8 am)
Wednesday, May 8
English Literature and Composition (8 am)
Thursday, May 9
German Language and Culture (12 pm)
Psychology (12 pm)
Week 2:
Tuesday, May 14
Calculus (8 am)
Human Geography (12 pm)
Wednesday, May 15
Macroeconomics (12 pm)
Thursday, May 16
Comparative Government and Politics
Late Testing (approved due to inclement weather days):
Wednesday, May 22
Physics C: Mechanics
Thursday, May 23
Biology
Environmental Science
United States History
Testing Dates for Freshmen and Sophomores
Aspire - April 23, 2019 (Freshmen and Sophomores)
Forward - April 24, 2019 (Sophomores)
Graduation Information for Graduates and Families
GRADUATION INFORMATION
Class of 2019
Last Day for Seniors: Wednesday, May 22 at 3:25 pm
Scholarship Night: Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 pm - Auditorium
Graduation Practice: Friday, May 24 at 10:00 am -11:00 am - Meet in the Auditorium.
Graduation: Friday, May 24 at 7:30 pm - High School Gym
- Doors open to family and friends at 6:30 pm. Enter through the main doors.
- Graduates should gather in the auditorium by 6:00 pm. Graduates enter through the auditorium doors.
- All are welcome.
- No tickets will be issued.
- We will not place a limit on the number of family and friends who may attend.
- We will have an area reserved for senior citizens and wheelchair-bound guests.
Viewing Options:
- For family and friends who cannot attend graduation, we will “live-cast” the event.
Pictures:
- Families are welcome to take pictures of their graduate receiving his/her diploma.
- Cahill (our professional photographers) will be taking pictures of each graduate. These pictures will be available for purchase through the Cahill website. More information about how to access the pictures will be provided at a later date.
Graduate Line-up:
- Graduates will be in alphabetical order.
- They will know which side they will be seated on after practice on Friday, May 24.
Chromebook Turn-in
- Tuesday, May 21st or Wednesday, May 22nd during 5th and 6th Hours (in the Library).
Class of 2019 Honor Grads
From the Athletics and Activities Office
UPCOMING EVENTS
2019 SCC PROM - A Night Under the Stars
Dance: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm - High School Commons
Link: SCC Prom
Saturday, May 4, 2019, 08:00 PM
St. Croix Central High School, Broadway Street, Hammond, WI, USA
Scholarship Night
Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 06:30 PM
St. Croix Central Community Auditorium
Class of 2019 Graduation
Doors open at 6:30 pm
- No tickets required
- No reserved seating
Friday, May 24, 2019, 07:30 PM
1751 Broadway Street, Hammond, WI, USA
VAPING... A growing problem
There is a rapidly growing problem with vaping throughout the U.S. and SCC is not immune to the problem. We are aware that a growing number of students are vaping and are sincerely concerned about the impact this will have on student health and school culture.
Please educate yourself and talk to your child about the dangers and addictiveness of this behavior. Most importantly, be alert, ask questions, and look for the signs of vaping.
Permanent Links
Stay Connected
Email: ksoderberg@scc.k12.wi.us
Website: www.scc.k12.wi.us/hs/
Location: 1751 Broadway Street, Hammond, WI, United States
Phone: (715) 796-5383
Twitter: @MrSoderbergSCC