SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
October 8 - October 14, 2023
Upcoming Dates
10/9/23 - No School Indigenous Peoples' Day
10/12/23 - Costume Ball 7-9pm
10/16/23 - Progress Reports in Aspen Portal
10/18/23 - Early Release Day 12:30
10/21/23 - Wicked Automotive Car Show 10am - 1pm
10/24/23 - Picture Retake Day
10/25/23 - Parent/Guardian Conferences 2:40 - 3:40
10/25/23 - PSAT Day for 10th and 11th Graders
PSAT Day will be October 25th for all 10th and 11th grade Scholars
Additional information and details surrounding the day will be released soon. Any scholar that is interested in learning about the format of the exam or begin practicing for October 25th can access support through the College Board website: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt.
Picture Day Information
Since pictures have been taken you will need your child's individual code to order pictures. These will be out soon from Geskus.
Salem High School Clubs / Activities
Interested in Drama at Salem High School?
Audition for the Addams Family Musical!
Auditions for the Addams Family Musical are this week on Tuesday 10/10, Wednesday 10/11, and Thursday 10/12 (you only need to come to one of these days).
How to prepare:
Sign up for a 5 minute audition singing audition and a 20 minute group dance audition on either Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday --> Sign up outside room 184
Be ready to sing 1 minute of a song you know well (you can sing to a karaoke track or bring sheet music for the accompanist)
Bring a filled out Audition Form and Performer Contract to your audition
When are rehearsals?
We will have a cast and crew meet and greet the week of October 23, then...
Rehearsals will be after school November-early January. Some parts will rehearse 3-4 days a week, some parts will only rehearse 1-2 days a week.
Performances are January 12, 13, and 14
Email Ms. French (lhamiltonfrench@salemk12.org) with questions.
Memoir Workshop
Salem High School is offering a memoir workshop after school in the tutoring center Oct 16.
Stations included:
*So what should I write? Brainstorming & planning
*Make it flow: Outline & organize
LEAP For Education - College Success Program
Free college access program for juniors and seniors after school at SHS through LEAP for Education’s College Success Program.
For questions, contact Norma Ramirez, Site Coordinator, at nramirez@leaap4ed.org or 978-414-5383.
Sign Up Now: https://leap4ed.formtitan.com/high-school-registration#/
Order Your Yearbook
It's A Great Time to Be A Witch!
The Witches have started the school year strong showing off in the classroom and on the field. It is great to be part of this incredible community.
Be About It!
#GoWitch
UMass Band Day 2023
Incredible opportunity for our Witches to participate in UMass Band Day.
Garden Beds Erected at Salem Common
Haunted Happenings Parade
Spirit Fire
Robotics Club
Athletic Department
Mental Health Awareness
Witches Volleyball invites you to join us as we raise awareness for mental health. Admission is free, but we're suggesting a $5 donation upon entry. All admission donations and snack/merchandise sales will go directly to the Sarah Starion Memorial Scholarship at Salem HS.
Witches Have Big Week for Homecoming
Salem Football wins big over Saugus 55 - 20
Salem News:https://www.salemnews.com/sports/grimes-ryan-and-salem-sail-to-senior-night-win-over-saugus/article_591c588e-6486-11ee-9965-df9336a8af54.html
Picture: Salem News
Salem High Soccer Close Out On A Great Week
October 4 - Draw with marblehead 0 - 0
October 5 - Win over Winthrop 2-1
College and Career Counseling Corner
Meet with Your College and Career Counselor
How to Access your College and Career Counselor:
1) Scholars can ask for a pass from their teacher to see a counselor
2) Scholars can email their counselor regarding a concern or to make an appointment.
3) Scholars can also use the counselors' YouCanBookMe Links below
Kerry McHugh - https://kmchugh.youcanbook.me
Alice Ryan - https://msryansalemhigh.youcanbook.me
Maureen Beaudet - https://maureen-beaudet.youcanbook.me
Rachael Kozlowski - https://mskoz.youcanbook.me
Grade 9 Counselors
Maureen Beaudet Last Names A - K
Alice Ryan Last Names L - Z
Grade 10 Counselors
Kerry McHugh Last Names A - K
Rachael Kozlowski Last Names L - Z
Grade 11 Counselors
Maureen Beaudet Last Names A - L
Alice Ryan Last Names M - Z
Grade 12 Counselors
Kerry McHugh Last Names A - K
Rachael Kozlowski Last Names L - Z
Meet your counselor! No matter where your scholar is on their journey in high school, their counselor can help provide valuable and useful information to guide them to post secondary success. Your scholar’s counselor will meet both individually and in groups to create a high school and postsecondary plan that meets your scholar’s unique needs. Please feel free to make an appointment anytime to get to know how this department can help your family and scholars in any way!
Scholarship Highlight
Christian E Vines Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to assist Black and African/American underrepresented students pursuing a college degree or trade who reside in Massachusetts. They can apply through the Bold Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, information below.
https://www.bold.org/scholarships/christian-e-vines-scholarship/
Pick Your College
College Visits in the C3 Conference room are now available!
Salem High School has many college representatives to meet with prospective students during the Crew block Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the school year. This is a wonderful opportunity for scholars to learn more about specific colleges that may align with their interests and post secondary career plans. Any junior or senior is able to sign up through Naviance or at the C3 desk to meet with a representative. A full list of schools are available on Naviance under the College Tab - Visits.
Upcoming colleges are:
Monday: Washington and Jefferson College
Tuesday: University of Massachusetts - Boston
Thursday: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Friday: The School of Fashion Design
College and Career Highlight
University of Vermont
Location: Burlington, VT
Website: www.uvm.edu
Mascot: Catamounts
Enrollment: 10,700 undergraduate, 1,627 graduate
About: Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is a Public Ivy and top research university located in Burlington, Vermont. Its size is large enough to offer a host of diverse ideas, resources, and opportunities, but small enough to foster close faculty-student mentorships. Students’ educational experience and activities are enriched by UVM’s proximity to a major city, farmland, and forests. UVM offers seven undergraduate colleges and schools, a graduate college, a college of medicine, and honors college.
Fast Facts:
• Average undergraduate class size is 32.1
• “UVM”stands for the Latin words Universitas Viridis Montis - University of the Green Mountains • Nearly 500 study abroad options in more than 70 countries; 24% of undergraduates study abroad
• 7,000+ internships listed by the Career Center • 40+ service clubs promoting health, literacy, and/or social justice • 18 NCAA Division I Athletics teams
Needed to Apply:
• Common App or Coalition App
• College essay (optional)
• Official high school transcript
• One letter of recommendation
• Official SAT/ACT scores
Application fee: $55.00
Some programs may require additional information to be submitted along with the application
Average GPA: 3.7
Average SAT: 1200-1410
Average ACT: 28-33
Virtual Tour: https://www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/virtual-visit-uvm
Museum Curator
Education Required: Masters Degree in Art, History, Archaeology, or Museum Studies Typical
Tasks Associated with this Career:
• Design, install, and arrange installations in a museum
• Negotiate acquisition of art
• Order instructional or library materials or equipment
• Develop library or archival databases • Research topics in area of expertise
• Provide information to the general public
• Evaluate characteristics of archival or historical objects
• Write grant proposals
• Plan community programs or activities
Expected Income: Average $71,351
Job Growth: 9% over the next 10 years
Related High School Coursework:
• Basic Foundations of Art
• Art electives such as Studio Drawing, Studio Painting, Ceramics, Photography
• AP Art History
• World History
• US History
• AP European History
• Computer Technology