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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Hope everyone had a safe, relaxing and rejuvenating Spring Break!
Early Release on Friday, April 5, 2024
SHS 2023-24 School Calendar
Construction Reminder: Construction has started at SHS! All of the information can be found here: https://www.smore.com/n/frdzj
In an email sent by Mr. Rafko before break, here are the key points:
- The sidewalks near the gym will be closed.
- Late arrivals must park and enter the east side. Both parking lots are open before school.
- The attendance office in the front has been relocated to the east side to accommodate late students.
- Visitor parking will be located only in the front row of the east side, as shown in the image below.
- The east side entrance is the only place where parents can pick up/sign out their student.
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
Juniors and Sophomores:
Saline will be hosting our annual college and career fair on April 24th from 6:00-7:30 in the Saline High School gym. It is a great event for sophomores and juniors to begin, or add to, your college search process.
Seniors and Parents of Juniors:
The Saline High School Counseling Department will be hosting College 101 in the Saline High School Auditorium on May 7th beginning at 6:30. Counselors will be covering numerous topics related to the college search process and college application process. Our goal is to equip you with all of the information needed related to college.
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.
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
CLASS OF 2025
- May 6 – 12: Window for the Class of 2025 to create their schedules
CLASS OF 2026
- There is nothing upcoming
CLASS OF 2027
- 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
- Schedules will be given out during the Link Crew orientation in August
Michigan’s Hot 50 Job Outlook through 2030
SWWC Career and Technical Education Application and SWWC website
ATTENDANCE MATTERS- Let’s partner for the best trimester yet!
- Our attendance policy supports 7 absences per class, per trimester. Excused “A” and Unexcused “U” Absences count toward this total.
- Students receive the same number of days they are absent to make up classwork missed, providing the absence(s) are excused. The following absence reasons/codes are considered excused: Excused (A), Medical- accompanied by doctors note (M), Athletics (ATH), SHS Field Trip (FTA), Religious Observance (R), College Visit (C), Bereavement (M), Legal (L), Office Excused (O).
- If students miss class due to skipping class/unexcused absence, teachers are not expected to allow students to make up classwork. Students may receive a zero.
Attendance Related Communications- what you can expect from SHS
- Daily Communications to Families from Saline High School
- Tardy Notification (T)– a daily school messenger email communication will be sent to the email address on file noting class periods a student was marked Tardy (T).
- Unexcused/Unexplained Absence Notification (U)– a daily school messenger email communication will be sent to the email address on file noting any class periods the student was marked as being unexcused/unexplained and absent (U).
- Our attendance policy allows for 7 absences per class, per trimester. SchoolMessenger will send a letter to the email address on file once the attendance policy limit is reached and/or in excess of our policy limit.
- Subsequent letters will be sent via school messenger as attendance concern continues to grow beyond our policy limit.
- Our staff may contact you.
- We may invite the family/student in for a meeting to further discuss attendance concerns.
- Continuing and excessive absenteeism from school, except for reasons of medical impairment (accompanied by a medical note) or any other similar unexcusable condition shall be referred to the Probation/Case Worker Division, Consent & Chronic Absenteeism Prevention, Education & Permanency Team through Washtenaw County.
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:
Prohibited Items/Actions
Allowed Items/Actions
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.
**Washtenaw County Youth Commission**
The Washtenaw County Youth Commission is a youth task force that serves in an advisory role to provide an outlet for advocacy through diverse youth-driven leadership. The Youth Commission includes youth from all 9 districts of Washtenaw County and provides opportunities for youth to learn, advocate, and lead while building relationships with their fellow youth commissioners. Each year, youth focus on key community issues and create projects that support youth in our county.
Youth commissioners meet monthly on Sundays from 2-4pm at Neutral Zone (310 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor) September through June, transportation is available as needed. All youth commissioners are awarded a $25 stipend for each meeting. Youth must be ages 13-18 years old at some point during the 2024-25 program year and must reside within Washtenaw County.
Youth can apply now at: https://forms.gle/Yn4rXAbqPoG76gXq5
**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.
Register Here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Adulting2024/
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