IHS Shark News
January 3-7
Happy New Year, Happy Great Year, Happy Better Year!!
Monday, January 3rd
Staff Planning Day
Tuesday, January 4th A Day (Advisement Check In)
7:30A-7:45A- Advisement Check In
10:30AM-1P- Athletic COVID-19 Testing in Athletic Training Room
2:30P-5:30P Theatre Rehearsals (Auditorium)
Wednesday, January 5th- B Day
2:30P-5:30P Theatre Rehearsals (Auditorium)
Wrestling Duals @ Effingham County Schools
Thursday, January 6th - A Day
Friday, January 7th - B Day
2:30P-5:30P Theatre Rehearsals (Auditorium)
Varsity Basketball Girls v. Effingham High @ Effingham - 6PM
Report Cards Issued/Available online
Saturday, January 8th
JV Basketball Girls and Boys v. S. Effingham 2PM/3:30PM
Varsity Basketball Girls v. S. Effingham @ Islands 5PM
Varsity Basketball Girls v. S. Effingham @ Islands 6:30PM
Varsity Swim Meet @ Aquatic Center 9A-1P
Looking Ahead:
January 10th - Half Day Advisement - YouScience Student Activities
January 11th- Restorative Practice Student Leader Training
January 12th Senior Parent Night (POSTPONED-Due to district safety and health guidelines. We will provide updates after the 1st 10 days of school)
Also review for COVID Protocols and Notification
THE LATEST NEWS
COVID Notification and Absence
Temporary Virtual Learning for Students Isolating or Quarantined
- Synchronous Learning Support: Students should login to attend their courses LIVE virtual tutorial on subject specific days. Teachers will have the LIVE virtual tutorial link located on their itsLeanring or on their online platform. Students must sign up to attend.
- (Monday: Math and W. Language, Tuesday: Soc. Studies, CTAE, ELA Thursday: Science, Arts, HPE)
- Asynchronous Learning Support: Students should login to itsLearning or teacher's online platform to access their courses' instructional resources, videos, recorded lessons and assignments. Specific instructions will be provided for students to review, reference, and complete tasks.
Note: Students are expected to attend virtually if they are well enough to login and complete assignments.
Mask Up
Please be reminded that it is the expectation that students bring and wear their mask to school each day. We will provide each student with a mask this week. Additionally, for convenience we will have mask available in our surf shop for purchase this semester (5 masks for $2).
Thank you for your continued commitment to a healthy and safe school environment.
Congratulations GMEA District Honor Band and All State Band
In December, over 450 students from 15 counties in southeast Georgia were registered to audition for the 2022 GMEA District 1 Honor Band. The following Islands Band students were selected as members of the 2022 District Honor Band!
2022 District Honor Band
Christopher Lopez, 10th grade alto sax
Hieu Nguyen, 10th grade tenor sax
Kamyrn Clark, 12th grade clarinet
Edan Killough, 12th grade clarinet
Leah Wu, 12th grade clarinet
John Emery, 11th grade clarinet
Joshua Solis, 12th grade bassoon
Adam Jacobs, 12th grade trumpet
Alternates:
Brooklyn Howells, 9th grade trombone
Heavyn Green, 10th grade percussion
Cameron Carter, 11th grade trumpet
Benjamin Griffin, 12th grade trombone
Kahlil Hyman, 12th grade tuba
Additionally, Joshua Solis qualified for the 2nd round of All-State auditions in January! Congratulations to all of our Band Students who auditioned for their hard work and dedication!
Congratulations Ms. Baker- SSU Student Teacher-Band
POSTPONED- Senior Parent Night- Wednesday, January 12th @ 6PM
(NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT-Due to district safety and health guidelines. We will provide updates after the 1st 10 days of school. We will communicate directly with parents of seniors with any updates).
We look forward to seeing at our parent night! To ensure we are able to provide the space and meet COVID-19 protocols, we ask that you reserve your seats for our parent night event. A family of no more than 3 will be permitted to RSVP. The session will be recorded for later viewing if you are unable to attend.
RSVP for College and Career Night Link (Juniors and Seniors Only)
College and Career Parent Planning Survey
Note: All parents are invited to complete the college and career parent planning survey.
Senior Parent Night
Wednesday, January 12th @ 6PM- Auditorium (DATE CHANGE FORTHCOMING)
Sophomore and Freshman Parent Night
TBD- Spring 2022
Twilight Spring Session
Student Parking Updates
Student Internship/Apprenticeship: Vaden Automotive -IHS Program
Are you interested in an internship or apprenticeship? Are you seeking to be CAREER Ready? Do you have a specific career interest or have a desire to learn more about a career field? Apply now (11th and 12th graders) for this apprenticeship opportunity with Vaden Automotive. Islands High School is partnering with Vaden Automotive to offer a select group of students with this career ready hands on experience. Print or pick up a Vaden Apprenticeship Application and submit to Ms. Tracy Adkins in room 314.
Applications Due: January 10th Interviews: January 12th -19th Launch: January/February
*If you have already applied, you do not need to apply again. This was advertised last semester and was postponed until second semester. Your application will be reviewed for consideration if submitted last semester.
Lead Student Facilitators: Restorative Circles
Are you a good leader and listener? If you are interested in leading and facilitating restorative discussion circles and want to participate in restorative practice/circle training next week, please complete Restorative Circle Training Application Link by January 10th. Applications will be reviewed and students notified of selection to attend training on Tuesday, January 11th.
Restorative Practices:The purpose of restorative practices at Islands HS is to build community and strengthen relationships. Restorative circle discussions provide students an opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, and experiences in order to build trust, mutual understanding, community, and shared values. During second semester, students will have an opportunity to lead both large school-wide discussions with their peers and during small group advisement.
REMINDER NEWS
Attention Seniors: Information Needed and Wanted
We want to recognize your accomplishments and give you a shout out for the amazing future you are planning!!!!
Dress Code Reminder: Fall/Winter Season
Georgia Scholar Application
Click here for the 2022 Georgia Scholar application form. The application is due Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at noon. Any 2022 graduating senior attending a Georgia high school may complete the application, provided they meet the criteria (outlined in the application) and provided they secure signatures from the principal, their counselor, and parent/guardian. Please note that the requirements for Georgia Scholar are set in state law and exceptions cannot be made. Additionally, please be aware that Georgia Scholar is a recognition-only program and no scholarship funds are associated.
Class of 2022 Senior Information
Senior Class Dues
Amount Due: $285.00
Senior class dues will cover the following:
Graduation ceremony fees
Diploma/diploma cover
Yearbook
2 senior class t shirts and Yard sign
Senior week activities
PTSA Student membership (PTSA scholarship eligibility)
Incidentals throughout the school year.
https://sccpss.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/4283/239/False/True
This is NON-REFUNDABLE.
**SENIOR DUES DOES NOT INCLUDE CAP/GOWN, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR GRAD BASH**
Herff Jones Delivery Date (Cap, Gowns, Announcements, etc.)
April 18th @ 10:45AM-1:00PM
2021- 2022 Yearbooks on Sale Now
2022 yearbooks can be purchased at yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 10915). Early bird special price of $70 until August 31. Price increases to $80 September 1.
**Seniors: A personalized yearbook is included in your senior dues (if paid in full by December 1, 2020). Please do not order a yearbook online at this time.
Scholarships -NEW ITEMS POSTED
SCCPSS Scholarship Page
https://spwww.sccpss.com/aa/c/Pages/Scholarship-Opportunities-.aspx
ISLANDS HS Scholarship Page
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zccFopcLG--l4JGDRBZUE5EXmhfhKIIQwVDDYJwvMnI/edit?usp=sharing
Book an Appointment with your Counselor and Career Advisor
Mr. Piankhi (Last Names: A-L)
Mrs. Vesna (Last Names: M-Z)
-Vesna.Kabiljo-Avramovski@sccpss.com
Ms. Adkins (Career Advisor)
Mrs. Tisinger (Counselor Clerk)
Conferences may also be scheduled via the Request for Appointment sheets located in the guidance office.
Class of 2022 Sign Up for REMIND
Athletics News
Due to rescheduled athletic events, please check out our IHS Facebook Page for updates throughout the week.
Tuesday, January 4th
10:30AM-1P- Athletic COVID-19 Testing in Athletic Training Room
Wednesday, January 5th-
Wrestling Duals @ Effingham County Schools
Friday, January 7th -
Varsity Basketball Girls v. Effingham @ Effingham - 6PM
Saturday, January 8th
JV Basketball Girls and Boys v. S. Effingham 2PM/3:30PM
Varsity Basketball Girls v. S. Effingham @ Islands 5PM
Varsity Basketball Girls v. S. Effingham @ Islands 6:30PM
Varsity Swim Meet @ Aquatic Center 9A-1P
For highlights, updates, and stories, check out our Facebook page
Swim Meet Schedule
Schedule:
December 11th – 9am-1pm hosted by SVA/BC
January 8th – 9am – 1pm hosted by Savannah Country Day
January 22nd – 9am – 1pm hosted by Richmond Hill High SchoolVisit us Online
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Visit our School Website: http://islands.sccpss.com