HS Wildcat Roar
February 25, 2024
New Business
Heads Up
I've processed several Cell Phone Misuse and Defiance of Authority referrals this week.
Friends, the rules haven't (and won't) change. You can review the handbook - see the link under 'Handbook Highlights'.
Be where you're supposed to be. Do what you're supposed to do.
Tee Time
There will be a Golf meeting tomorrow at 2:40 for HS students interested in playing Golf this Spring.
Wait for the intercom announcement to dismiss students.
Backing the Booster Club
The Slater Booster Club is looking for members!
Our Booster Club is a group of volunteers who join together to provide support to our school and specific school activities. The support provided usually includes recruiting volunteers and raising money. While the club supports the school and its organizations, it is not a school club.
In the past, our Booster Club has purchased requested items for our sports programs, such as indoor practice balls for baseball, a canopy for the Track teams, etc. They also sponsor and supervise the hospitality room for the Wildcat Classic (a room that provides meals for the Administrators, Coaches, Bus Drivers, Officials, and people working at the Wildcat Classic).
You can donate your time or join as a member - levels of membership include:
- $20 membership
- $50 Purple Level membership
- $100 Gold Level membership
If you're interested in joining the Booster Club, you can reach out to James and Jennifer Johnson, Jessica Breshears, Matt Campbell, and the HS Office or watch for information HERE about meetings and opportunities to volunteer.
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.
PowerSchool at your Fingertips!
Use the School/District code BXDN.
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
Electronic Devices (excluding calculators)
Devices will be confiscated by faculty or administration and turned into the principal’s office, if used inappropriately by students.
1. Taken away and may be picked up by the student at the end of the day in the office.
2. Parents will be contacted by the administrator and parents will be required to pick up the device.
3. Parents will be notified and 60 minutes of student detention will be served and parents will be required to pick up the device.
4. Parents will be notified; Friday School detention will be served. Any additional offenses may require confiscation of the device by administration.
5. Device will be confiscated--parent will be required to pick up; 1-3 days Transition.
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
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.
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?
Monday, February 26
- 9:00 am - Admin Meeting
- 2:40 pm - Spring Golf Interest meeting with Coach Harding
- 4:30 pm - February Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, February 27
- 10:00 am - Eric Lark (SCCC) meets with Sophomores @Library
Wednesday, February 28
- 9:30 am - Admin/Burrell/Counselor meeting @Elementary Office
- 3:15 pm - HS Building Level Staff Meeting @TBA
Thursday, February 29
- 8:30 am - Sophomores tour SCCC
1:00 pm - Girls' State Interviews
2:15 pm - Elementary/JH Student of the Month @Auditorium
4:00 pm - JH Scholar Bowl @Glasgow (Bus leaves @3:00 pm)
Friday, March 1
Staff Professional Development Day (Students Not in Session)
- FFA @Carrollton MOASK Contest (Bus time TBA)
Previous WILDCAT ROARS
Resources
Need to report a bully?
Contact Info
Email: jclements@slaterschools.net
Website: slaterschools.net
Location: 515 Elm Street, Slater, MO, United States
Phone: 660-631-5298
Twitter: @SlaterPrincipal