March 10, 2024

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Saline High School Building Goal:

Create a learning environment that nurtures the holistic development of every student. By implementing a comprehensive approach that integrates balanced assessments, Culturally Responsive Instruction, and aligned pacing and standards, we are committed to providing each student with a common and rigorous educational experience.

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DON’T FORGET THAT SPRING BREAK IS MARCH 23 – MARCH 31

SHS 2023-24 School Calendar

SHS Biology Tutoring

Hornets Helping Hornets – We Need You!

Are you looking for a way to give back? Hornets Helping Hornets can be for you! Sign up for updates to receive a list of student and school needs.

SAS 2023-24 District Calendar

SHS 2023-24 School Calendar

2021-26 Washtenaw County Shared Calendar

PTO Happenings

Learn more at http://salinehspto.weebly.com

College and Career Fair

Class of 2025 and Class of 2026 parents/guardians,

Saline High School, in conjunction with Ann Arbor Public Schools, will be hosting our annual College and Career Fair on April 24th from 6:00 – 7:30 in the Saline High School gym. We are expecting close to 100 colleges and over 30 local businesses to attend. This is a great opportunity for students and parents to meet with representatives and gather information.

As part of the event, students attending need to register prior to the event using the Strive Scan QR code on the attachment. Please have your barcode ready upon entry.

“What I Wish My Parents Knew”

WISD is excited to present a free, virtual screening of the film, “What I Wish My Parents Knew” on March 12 at 7:00. The film tells the stories of 10 youth who share their inner struggle with depression and anxiety and express what they wish their families would have known. It’s designed to empower families to have conversations about mental health with their children. Here’s a link to the film’s trailer. Parents and caregivers can register for the screening here.

PSAT/SAT TESTING

PREPARING YOUR STUDENTS

Khan Academy Official Digital SAT Prep:

Through a direct partnership with College Board, Khan Academy® allows students to gain access to a number of resources, including thousands of practice questions, videos, lessons, helpful hints, and valuable test-taking tips and strategies. Every section of the digital SAT is expertly crafted by Khan Academy’s team of math, reading, and writing experts. (Since the format of the PSAT and SAT are the same, this resource can be used for all levels.)

Share this link with students: khanacademy.org/SAT.

For practice tests on Bluebook:
1. Students 13 and over with a College Board account can download Bluebook to their personal devices and take practice tests in Bluebook. If your school is testing using school-managed devices, ensure students are aware they’ll be logging in on a school-managed device on test day. Practicing in Bluebook allows students to familiarize themselves with the tools and features they’ll encounter on test day. Performance feedback is instant, offering insights into correct and incorrect answers. Share this link with students: satsuite.collegeboard.org/digital/digital-practice-preparation/practice-tests/bluebook.

2. Students under the age of 13 or those without a College Board account will be able to access Bluebook practice tests using the sign-in tickets that the test coordinator or proctor provides to them in mid- to late-March.

3. Additionally, students can practice with full-length paper practice tests.

2024-25 Scheduling Update

The Counselors will begin working with students to create their 2024-25 high school class schedule beginning in January. Please view the scheduling dates below for your class so you can plan accordingly for the classes you would like to request.

SCHEDULING FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

CLASS OF 2025

March 15: Deadline to submit applications for online courses
May 6 – 12: Window for the Class of 2025 to create their schedules

*NEW SCHEDULE FOR THE CLASS OF 2026*

March 15: Deadline to submit an application if you are requesting an online class(es). This has not changed.

CLASS OF 2027

March 15: Deadline to submit applications for online courses
May 20 – 27: Window for the Class of 2027 to create their schedules (more information to come as we get closer to this time)

CLASS OF 2028

March 15: Deadline to submit applications for online courses
Schedules will be given out during the Link Crew orientation in August

Michigan’s Hot 50 Job Outlook through 2030

2024-2025 Course Book

Graduation Requirements

SWWC Career and Technical Education Application and SWWC website

Let’s Partner TOGETHER- Attendance Matters!

We enjoy having your student at Saline High School- trimester 1 and 2 have been great! Student attendance always matters, but let’s make the final Trimester of 2023-2024 school year the best yet! When looking at recent academic data, our belief that a strong relationship exists between absences and grades was confirmed: in some instances, absences directly relate to lower grades, whether they are excused or unexcused. Our goal is for every student to have at least 90% attendance. Your student can achieve this by missing no more than 7 absences per class each trimester.

We understand that life gets busy and students need to be absent for various reasons, but we ask that every attempt is made for your student to miss school as little as possible. When school attendance is made a priority, your child gets better grades, develops positive life habits, and have a better chance of graduating from high school ready to be successful in college, career, and life.

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Thanks!

-Jen Barnard
Dean of Students
(734)401-4260 or barnardj@salineschools.org

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SWWC Information

What is the SWWC? The South & West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC) provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities to 11th and 12th-grade students enrolled in the Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan, and Saline school districts. Approximately 900 students participate in state-approved CTE programs as they continue to plan and prepare for college and career. Visit our website to learn more!
We encourage you to take a look at the previous SWWC Weekly Newsletters

Visit SalineHornets.com for up-to-date Athletic information.

As a reminder for sports spectators:

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Student Section Expectations

**Please familiarize yourself with these expectations and know that we will enforce them. Cheer positively for your team!

Michigan Institute for Data Science

The Michigan Institute for Data Science at the University of Michigan is seeking applicants for our 2024 High School Introduction to Data Science & AI Summer Camp. This camp offers rising juniors and seniors a week-long crash course on data science and artificial intelligence. The camp is only $15 for accepted students which includes breakfast and lunch for all 5 days. Attached is the flyer with additional information along with details on how to register.

Girls Who Code’s Free Virtual Summer Programs

Ready to shape your future and join an empowering sisterhood? Become a coder this summer with Girls Who Code!

Girls Who Code’s free virtual Summer Programs empower you to build skills, community, and a professional network for your future, in the ways that work best for you. Choose your adventure with two free programs:

Curious to create your own computer games? In our two-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP), you’ll learn how to design your own games using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding. Join classmates and our dedicated Teaching Teams in live virtual classrooms hosted by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, Logitech, and Synchrony. We’ve got three rounds to fit your schedule: June 14 to June 28, July 8 to July 19, and July 29 to August 9.

SIP is for current 9th-11th grade girls and non-binary students with beginner or intermediate coding experience, including program alums. Eligible students can even apply for a $300 SIP Student Grant and laptop and hot spot access!
Excited to explore the biggest topics in tech at your own pace? Our six-week Self-Paced Program offers tracks in Web Development, Cybersecurity, and – new for 2024 – Data Science + AI! From July 1 to August 9, you get to decide how and when to build your coding skills, and you can always ask questions in our Discord server or optional Student Hours.
The Self-Paced Program is for current 9th-12th grade girls and non-binary students with beginner to advanced coding experience, including program alums.

Apply here by the deadline of March 22, 2024. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to level up your coding skills, kickstart your future, tap into lifelong career support, and have fun along the way!

Michigan State University Extension’s Adulting 101 programs

Help teenagers and young adults demystify the obscure reality of being an “adult” through engaging educational sessions. Each FREE session is packed full of important life skills and tools necessary to live independently! Cost: FREE.