Inside the Tribe
February 2, 2024
SHS NEWS & INFORMATION
---2024 Prom
SemiNOLES get ready to dress in your finest for the SHS 2024 Prom: 24K Gatsby Gala. The grand event will take place at the Bishop Station in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, May 4th.
Tickets are on sale now for $130 with the option to split into two payments. Visit the SHS OSP webpage by clicking the image above. Scroll down to view available payment options.
---Parent Academy
Are you ready to be more in 2024? Come to Parent Academy and launch into your new year with free workshops and inspiring performances. Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) celebrates the return of Parent Academy for its 22nd semester on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This is a free, half-day event for parents and teens. The event will be here at SHS from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event offers free classes and resources to help families find success.
This year’s theme is “Be More in 2024!” with classes and workshops focusing on wellness – physically, mentally, financially – and literacy. This half-day event also features student performances, local community vendors and student entrepreneurs. RCPS Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts will open the day as the keynote speaker with the “State of the School System” overview. Afterwards, attendees attend two breakout sessions and can choose from dozens of classes. There are also classes available for Spanish-speaking parents and for parents of students with disabilities.
Lunch is provided at no cost as well as childcare for children ages 3-10 for those who pre-register. The event includes free door prizes, a vendor marketplace, and many community resources.
To pre-register and for more information, please visit www.rockdaleschools.org/parentacademy.
Students, your parents or someone you know are interested in being a vendor, stop by the front office to pick up a student application and/or vendor application in the front office.
---National History Day Competition
Attention Students & Parents:
Salem High School will participate in the 2024 National History Day Competition. The theme, "Turning Points in History," offers a chance for you to explore ideas, events, or actions impacting our global society. Look for flyers like the one above posted throughout the school which includes the interest form and competition handbook. If you have any questions or want more information, please see your social studies teacher, or contact Ms. Liggins @ sliggins@rockdale.k12.ga.us.
---Math Practice at Home
SHS Parents/Guardians:
Your help is needed at home to help our students meet their goal of growing in Math by at least one grade level this year. We’re using IXL to support our math curriculum, and your child has access to this online program at home. With thousands of skills that match what we’re learning, as well as insights into student progress, IXL is a great resource to help your child excel. IXL videos and worked examples teach skills to the students.
For more information click HERE to read the parent letter.
---Title I Parent & Family Engagement Survey
---Baseball Team 2024 Shop
The SHS Baseball Team Shop is open until Monday, February 5th. Players and parents can find items that have been picked out by Coach PJ specifically for the team.
There is also spirit-wear available for your SHS faculty and staff, and family/friends of the players.
Click the image to check out the shop details before time runs out!
SHS HIGHLIGHTS
---January PBIS 'NOLES
Congratulations to these outstanding SemiNoles for being recognized by students, faculty and staff for setting the standard for our PBIS motto, S.H.S (Successful, Helpful, & Safe), for the month of January.
---FBLA Region 10 Conference
FBLA Advisors, Karleta Sigman and Marleta Sigman hosted the Region 10 FBLA Conference at SHS for the first time on Thursday, January 18, 2024. All Salem FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) members represented the school and county extremely well. The following students placed in their Region categories and have advanced to State.
All participating Salem FBLA members will compete at the 2024 State Leadership Conference in March at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta for the opportunity to attend the National Leadership Conference in Orlando Florida this summer.
---East Atlanta Technology Fair
The East Atlanta Technology Fair took place this past Saturday, January 27th at RCA from 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. We are very proud to have students from SHS compete in from Graphic Design and Video Production. SHS Technology Teacher of the year, Samira Carter and Digital Learning Specialist were there to support and cheer on our students.
---Welcome to the Tribe
Ms. Kyshea Mosby (Social Studies)
Coach Jonathan Davis (Health & PE / Strength & Conditioning Coach
---Celebrating India's Republic Day
On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect and country of India moved from a British dominion into an independent constitutional republic. Their "Independence Day", day has become known as Republic Day that the people of India celebrate annually.
In recognition of India's Republic Day, on Friday, January 26, 2024, our Intalage teachers from India hosted a celebration that included an informational presentation and various signature Indian dishes. Faculty and staff members were enjoyed the festivities, especially the food!
We are pleased to have these wonderful teachers as a part of the SemiNOLE family!
---Classroom Spotlight
Senior students in Mr. Sparkman's Economics/Personal Finance using M&M candy to model personal budgeting and how to make necessary changes when unexpected life challenges happen. The most difficult part of the lesson was not actually eating the candy.
---Home Improvements
We are proud to see all the new and improved changes happening around our school campus. Construction on new tennis courts is under way and a new batting cage for our softball team went up this past Tuesday, January 30th.
STUDENT INFORMATION
-----Dual Enrollment
Attention Rising Juniors & Seniors
If you are interested in Dual Enrollment next school year, please apply to the college of your choice prior to your advisement meeting with your counselor. Advisement will begin Monday, January 22nd. You must watch the video or have attended the mandatory informational meeting at RCA before you apply.
Students that are interested must sign up for Dual Enrolment Remind notifications. Once you have applied, you will need to provide the proof of application to your counselor.
The four (4) colleges for Dual Enrollment are:
- Georgia Piedmont Technical College
- Point University
- Clayton State University
- Georgia Military College
-----Yearbooks Going Fast
Purchase before it's too late! Click HERE to start your order today!
-----Class of 2024
Need Cash for College?
Please be sure to check the Counseling Canvas page often for Scholarship opportunities!
Also, click here to visit the RCPS website for more local scholarship opportunities.
For assistance with applying to colleges or scholarships stop by the Counseling Department
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 1: Tennis @ McDonough 4:30 PM
February 1: Girls & Boys Soccer vs Arabia Mtn (Scrimmage) G-5:30 PM / B-7:30)
February 2: Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball @ Harlem (G-6:00 PM / B-7:30 PM)
February 3: Wrestling @ Morgan County H.S. (9:00 AM)
February 1: Tennis @ Eastside 4:30 PM
February 6: Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball vs ARC (G-6:00 PM / B-7:30 PM) **SENIOR NIGHT**
February 6: Girls & Boys Soccer @ Hephzibah (G-5:30 PM / B-7:30)
February 8: Girls & Boys Soccer vs Morgan County (G-5:30 PM / B-7:30)
February 9-12: Wrestling Sectionals
February 10: Track & Field: Patriot Early Look Meet @ Berkmar HS (5:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
February 12: Baseball @ Tucker 4:30 PM
February 13: Tennis @ Newton 4:30 PM
February 13: Baseball vs. Pebblebrook 5:30 PM
February 13: Girls & Boys Soccer @ Cross Creek (G-5:30 PM / B-7:30)
February 15: Baseball vs. Lithonia 5:30 PM
February 15: Girls & Boys Soccer vs Harlem (G-5:30 PM / B-7:30)
February 17: Track & Field: Hillgrove All-Comers
May 4: PROM NIGHT "24K Gatsby Gala" (7:00 PM - 11 PM @ Bishop Station, Atlanta)
May 22: GRADUATION DAY (2:00 PM @ New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Lithonia)