SPHS Updates 10/3 - 10/7
A 5 🌟 school with 5 🌟 students and teachers!
Hopefully everyone had a productive and safe e-learning day. Be sure that all of your e-learning assignments are submitted by this Thursday (10/6) so you are not marked absent for 9/30.
South Pointe HS School Improvement Council (SIC)
SIC Information Sheet Click HERE
Nomination Link Click HERE
School Counseling Department Updates
The Junior Job Shadow/College Visit Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12th. Students can find more details via the announcement posted in the Class of 2024 Canvas Page. Permission and verification forms can be printed from Canvas or picked up in the Guidance or Admin offices. Permission forms are due Friday, October 7th.
South Pointe will host College Application Days on October 11th, 20th, and 27th. Seniors will have an opportunity to meet with college reps in attendance and work on completing applications. More details will be posted in the Class of 2023 Canvas Page this week.
This Week is Our First Show of the Year. Click the flyer to purchase tickets.
Has Your Student Been Absent?
It is very important that when students are absent that we receive a note documenting why they were out. These notes/excuses can be emailed to: SPHAbsenceDocumentation@rhmail.org
Remember: For a student to clear an FA using competency based credit, ALL absences must he documented.
If you have any questions about a students absence, contact: Mr. McCloud (nmccloud@rhmail.org) or Ms. Jennings (ljennings@rhmail.org)
Makeup Picture Day is Tuesday, October 18
Stallions Athletics Updates
Weekly Athletic Calendar
Tuesday 10/4
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Volleyball @ Northwestern
Golf @ Clover(River Hill CC)
South Pointe Cross Country Invitational @ South Pointe
Thursday 10/6
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Volleyball vs York (Senior Night)
9th grade FB vs York
JV FB vs Lancaster
Friday 10/7
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SCHSL Swimming State Championships
Varsity FB @ Lancaster
Saturday 10/8
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SCHSL Swimming State Championships
Cross Country @ Newberry Classic
Student Handbook Highlight: Student DressCode
Students out of dress code will be required to immediately change into attire aligned with the dress code or report to and remain in ISS until proper attire is obtained.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Skorts: Pants, shorts, skirts/skorts must be worn at the waistline. No sagging (wearing of outer pants, shorts, etc. below the waist) will be allowed. Shorts, skirts/skorts, and splits in shorts/skirts must not be more than 4 inches above the knee. Boxer shorts may not be worn as outside clothing. Yoga pants, biker shorts, leggings, and jeggings must be worn with a shirt or dress that is no more than four inches above the knee. Pants/shorts/skirts/skorts that have been intentionally or unintentionally tattered, torn, or have holes in them four inches above the knee and exposed skin are not allowed. No clothing that is see-through is allowed.
Shirts/Blouses/Dresses: All shirts/jerseys, though recommended to be tucked in, can be worn untucked provided the length of the garment does not extend past the fingertips of the person wearing the garment. Blouses, shirts or dresses should be worn as the designer intended provided they do not expose the undergarments, midriff and/or cleavage, while seated or standing. Dresses must not be more than four inches above the knee. If questionable, measurements will be taken. Jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, cardigans, or other layered clothing will be permitted over appropriate shirts/blouses meeting code requirements.
Shoes: All students must wear shoes for reasons of safety and health. Shoes must be worn as the manufacturer intended. No bedroom or house shoes are allowed.
Accessories:
- Full head coverings including, but not limited to bonnets, durags, bandannas, etc. ARE NOT ALLOWED AT SCHOOL and may not be worn under hoodies.
- Hats may be worn in the hallways. It is up to the discretion of each individual teacher if hats may be worn in the classroom.
- Sunglasses may not be worn in the buildings or classrooms.
- Curlers, combs, and picks may not be worn in the hair.
- Jewelry with spikes is not permitted. This includes chokers, wristbands, dog leashes, chains, etc.
- Items that could be used as a weapon may not be worn or brought to school.
- All items that violate dress code policy will be confiscated.
Miscellaneous:
- Clothing and/or accessories that advertise drugs, alcohol, weapons, anything suggestively profane, obscene, racial, or gang/neighborhood-related may not be worn or brought to school. The school administration will determine and communicate what clothing may or may not be worn.
- Appropriate undergarments must be worn but not visible.
- Pajamas and similar loungewear may not be worn. To include bedroom shoes or slippers.
- Deliberately tattered or torn clothing with holes exposing skin 4 or more inches above the knee may not be worn.
- See-through garments including, but not limited to shirts or blouses, tights, and jeggings may not be worn.
- Team uniforms not meeting school dress code guidelines cannot be worn during the school day unless wind suits are worn.
- Students enrolled in programs at the Applied Technology Center (or other sites) will dress according to their school guidelines.
- Students are required to wear I.D.s so that they are properly displayed and visible at all times.
- Blankets or additional body covering are not permitted at school and will be confiscated.
- Head garment affixed to the hair may be acceptable or may not depend on the way it is worn as a hair garment.
- Hair and makeup should not be so unusual as to be distracting. Hair and makeup should not disguise a student so they cannot be recognized (full face painting).Students can be asked to modify hair and makeup to be recognized.