March Newsletter 2022
Shawnee High School
A Note From Guidance
Seniors, there will be meetings in April and May about graduation rehearsal (June 3rd) and the graduation ceremony (June 5th). Watch for mailings and information posted in the Class of 2022 Google Classroom.
We are in the final stretch of the school year, it's gone fast! It's important to continue to monitor students' grades to ensure they are passing their classes for the school year. Summer school will be offered online through Apollo. There will be more details in the future newsletters.
Important Dates
March 18th: End of 3rd nine weeks
March 25th: Grade cards mailed home
March 30th: Senior caps & gowns distributed during Connections (if not able to attend, please pick up in the West Office after 1:00 pm March 30th)
April 11th: April 15th: Spring Break
April 18th: School resumes
Red Cross Blood Drive
March 23, 2022
8:00AM - 2:00 PM
Please visit Redcrossblood.org for the requirements and latest information to become a blood donor.
Junior and Senior students ONLY and staff are encouraged to be donors. Use the QR code on the Red Cross flyer to create an account to sign up for a donation time. The flyers will be posted throughout the school building.
Students should sign up for times during study hall periods or non core classes. Students will need to inform their teacher if they will be donating blood during their class period.
Juniors and Seniors 17 years of age or older are not required to have a parent consent form. **Juniors and Seniors 16 years of age will need to complete a parent consent form requiring parent signature before donating. Parent consent forms can be picked up in the east office.
DONOR DAY - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2022
To speed up the process on donor day, donors can use RapidPass the day of the drive to complete necessary paperwork before donating. Use the QR code on the Red Cross flyer to access RapidPass.
Students and staff must provide a picture ID to donate blood.
All donors should eat prior to donating blood to avoid any adverse reactions.
All who enter the Blood Drive must wear a mask for the duration of their stay. The Red Cross will provide the masks.
The Red Cross will provide individually packaged snacks with water and juice.
If you have any questions about the Blood Drive, please come see Mr. Dronberger in the East office.
Thank you to all who donate blood this year.
Thank you to the Student Government for their help with the Blood Drive.
Testing Dates - End of Course (EOC) Exams
March 22nd: Part 2 ELA EOC. Testing for all Regular and Advanced English 10 students. Students NOT testing are on a 2 Hour Delay and should report at 9:35 am.
April 5th: Biology, regular US Studies & Government EOC. Testing for all Regular and Advanced Biology students. Testing for all students in Government, regular U.S. Studies Course, and AP U.S. History. Students NOT testing are on a 3 Hour delay and should report at 10:35 am
April 21st: Algebra & Geometry EOC. Testing for all Geometry, Foundational Geometry, Advanced Geometry, Algebra 1 and Foundational Algebra 1 students. Students NOT testing are on a 3 Hour delay and should report at 10:35 am
Test Taking Tips
- Get 8-10 hours of sleep the night before a test.
- Eat a healthy breakfast in the morning the day of the test.
- Drink plenty of water; it helps calm your nerves & helps you focus.
- Don't rush the morning of a test, arrive on time to school.
- Read all directions and answer choices before picking an answer.
- Eliminate answer choices you know are incorrect.
- Pace yourself. Move on from challenging questions and go back to them later.
- If you are starting to lose focus, do a quick brain break.
- Don't leave any questions blank.
- Review your answers after completing all of the questions.
- Have a positive attitude.
Spring Awards Ceremony
Class Rings
Apollo Career Center
Apollo Career Center offers more than 20 career-technical programs that take two years to complete. The students have the opportunity to experience hands-on training and college prep academics to prepare students for their futures after high school. Students from eleven area districts attend Apollo , giving students the chance to meet new people, be exposed to a diverse population, and meet peers who share the same goals and interests. To be admitted to Apollo after their 10th grade year, students need a minimum of eight credits: two English credits, two Math credits, one Science credit, one Social Studies credit, and two additional credits (Health, Fine Art, etc.). Students who have applied to Apollo will be receiving a letter by April 1st tentatively placing them in a program. It's very important that students earn the necessary eight credits to be admitted. Final placements happen in June after final grades are determined.
Students can still apply at any time on the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU8cm5uyVSKXdyms63B7eohRX2aNd9jyUktMG_nlWeCHYaCg/viewform
Please see your school counselor for further questions!
ACT Test Dates
ACT College Planning Resources
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents/college-planning-resources.html
Apollo Driving Permit Prep
This course is for students who are planning to take the Ohio BMV Knowledge Test to obtain their temporary driver’s permit. The goal of this course is to teach students the rules of the road while utilizing the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws and published driver’s education curriculum. Topics that will be covered are traffic laws, road signs, basic vehicle control, and more. The first two hours are dedicated to test prep and the last ½ hour is a Q&A session for both parents and students.
When:
- Saturday, April 9th 10:00 to 12:30
- Saturday, June 11th 10:00 to 12:30
Cost: $20.00
Contact: Kayce Prinsen, Apollo Program Manager
Email: kayce.prinsen@apollocc.org
Phone number: 419.998.2960
National Honor Society Tutoring
NHS Tutoring is now also offered during the school day on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Students can work with a tutor during their study hall in the GIC. See your school counselor for more information.
Shawnee High School Alumni
Mental Health & Resources
Community Resources
Crisis Number Hotlines
Ohio CareLine: 1-800-720-9616
Crisis Text Line: Text "4hope" to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Hopeline: 1-800-567-HOPE
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-4663
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
Seniors
Scholarships
Caps & Gowns
March 30th: Senior caps & gowns distributed during Connections (if not able to attend, please pick up in the West Office after 1:00 pm March 30th)
Guidance Department
Jeri Downard
Guidance Secretary
Leigh Kempton
Mental Health Coordinator
Abby Wood
Students A - Go
Sharla Murphy
Students Gr - Pe
Angie Rex
Students Pf - Z