SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

1/14/25 - Class of 2026 Fundraiser at Chipotle

1/17/25 - 7:30pm O*N*S*T*A*G*E at Salem High School proudly presents CHICAGO

1/18/25 - 7:30pm. O*N*S*T*A*G*E at Salem High School proudly presents CHICAGO

1/19/25 - 2:00pm O*N*S*T*A*G*E at Salem High School proudly presents CHICAGO

1/20/25 - No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/21 - 1/24 - Midterms

Ski Club forms can be picked up in RM 182 this week. Please see below for more information.

SALEM, MA - O*N*S*T*A*G*E at Salem High School proudly presents CHICAGO: Teen Edition, adapted from Kander and Ebbs legendary and award winning musical about fame, fortune, and acquittal. Packed with catchy tunes and Fosse inspired choreography, come see what ‘All That Jazz’ is all about.

Performances are Friday and Saturday, January 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 19 at 2 PM at the Salem High School auditorium (77 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01790). The run time of this show is 1 hour 30 minutes, and includes a brief intermission. $15 General Admission (at the door)/$12 Presale at SHSonstage.ludus.com. $10 Students, Seniors, and Active Military. $5 student rush tickets will be available to SHS students during lunch the week of the show.

CHICAGO Teen Edition will feature performances by a cast of 26 Salem High School singers, actors, and dancers, and a pit band with a mix of professional and student musicians. Over 35 students have contributed to the designing, creating, and operation of technical elements (costumes, props, set, lights, and sound), both after school and as part of projects in Technical Theater and CTE classes.

CHICAGO Teen Edition is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

First-semester examinations will be held on Tuesday January 21st, Wednesday January 22nd, Thursday January 23rd, and Friday January 24th. Attendance will be taken, as these are regular school days. The expectation is that students attend all academic blocks during the midterms schedule. The examination schedule is designed to balance the work and stress of final/midterm examinations for students.

If students are not present for the exam due to extenuating circumstances, they will be given an incomplete and will take the exam the following week (or later with administrator approval). Students may approach a teacher to take the exam early for an excused absence or extenuating circumstance; however, please note that a teacher is not obligated to provide a student with the exam ahead of midterms and may provide the exam after midterms. This is per the teacher’s discretion with regard to the course/midterm.

Scholars that ride a bus will be provided transportation at 12:30 and 2:35.

***The school day ends at 12:30 for scholars unless they have afternoon early college classes or are staying for a makeup exam or study help.

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Stop by Chipotle January 14th from 5-9 and support Salem High School Class of 2026.

450 Paradise RD

Swampscott, MA 01907

Yondr in Schools: https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools

In & Out Procedures:

• As students enter the school building, students will turn off their phones and lock them in a Yondr bag. Students will maintain possession of their Yondr bags throughout the day. Phones must be stored prior to the 7:45 AM bell. If your child needs a new Yondr Pouch we will have them in the lobby on 1/2/25 and 1/3/25 as scholars enter school.

• Magnets for unlocking pouches will be located in the main lobby.

• Students are responsible for bringing their Yondr bags to and from school. They are allowed to decorate and personalize their bags if they would like.

• If a Yondr bag is damaged, lost, or if a student has forgotten their bag on a particular day, students will give their phone to their respective Assistant Principal (Ms. Sagayaraj, Ms. DeRosa, or Mrs. Lynne Mullen), who will place the phone in a sealed envelope. The phone will be stored in the administrator’s office and will be returned to the student when he or she reports to the respective office after dismissal.

During the Day:

• Families who have urgent or emergency situations can reach their students by contacting the Salem High School Main Office 978-740-1123.

• Any student that needs to make a phone call during the day can do so in the main office or with their grade level secretary.

• Any student leaving the building for Early College, Internships, and field trips will unlock the Yondr pouch at the time of leaving Salem High School for this event.

• If a student who reported not having a phone upon entry to the school is found using a phone, a member of the administration or student support team will confiscate their phone and contact the student’s parent or guardian.

• The phone will be stored in a locked cabinet for the first offense and the phone will be returned to the student when they report to the main office after dismissal.

• After any following offenses, the confiscated phone will only be returned to the student’s parent or guardian.

A compilation of research and studies related to phones in the clasroom and school.

Students often have the false belief that cell phone use in class does not impact their learning. Studies showing cell phones' negative impact on academics when present but not used in class; Phones negative impact on academics when used in class. Read more: https://www.cacsd.org/article/1698443

Clip below from Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. Laurie Santos Podcast:

Laurie Santos, Ph.D., professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University, shares insights on why keeping your phone away can boost focus and performance.

Be About It!

#GoWitch

The Future of Salem High School is Bright! Check out these members of the Class of 2029 that took advantage of our Shadow Day Program.

Shadow Days:

Shadow Days will be held during the school day. Students will be paired with a student in 9th grade and follow their schedule with them. We look forward to welcoming your student into the Salem High School community.

Delanny '29 is looking forward to AP Courses, Biology as well as Cheering and Softball! #GoWitch LET'S GO WITCHES!

Max '29 is looking forward to Engineering, Physics, and Soccer! #GoWitch LET'S GO WITCHES!

Ski and Snowboard club starts January 22 -- a week from Wednesday.

If you want to participate and you need to rent equipment, you need to pick up a Rental & permission form from Mr Cabot (room 182). Mr. Cabot will have some outside of his door for you to grab if he is not there.

Forms must be turned in by Friday January 17 if you want to come on January 22. Slide them under the door of room 182 if he is not there.

If you want to participate and you don't need to rent equipment, email Mr. Cabot at dcabot@salemk12.org and let them know.

Members of the Witches Ink Print Shop showing off their new gear!

Owen Travers,

Amaya Lindor,

Gemma Murphy,

Mia Almonte,

Mrs. Jenn Toler

Salem News Article: https://www.salemnews.com/news/witches-ink-open-for-business-at-salem-high/article_36f4e5c8-cde4-11ef-bee0-d3676b9ce7c4.html

Salem News Article: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/strong-finish-leads-salem-by-danvers/article_c82457f4-ced4-11ef-9dd8-2ba5a260a280.html

First day of Unified Strength and Conditioning is in the books! We loved getting back in the gym to log our baseline scores for the season! #goWitch #unifiedgeneration #playunified

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

Claribel Paulino - https://cpaulino.youcanbook.me

Alexandra Kirby - Early College Coordinator - akirby@salemk12.org

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!

The U.S. Education Department (USED) has announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be launched through a new process. Starting on Tuesday, October 1, USED will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The department will make the application available to all students on or before Sunday, December 1. This process will allow USED to test and resolve issues before making the form available to all students and contributors.

Massachusetts students can find information about college financial aid on this shared web site and through the Department of Higher Education’s Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Salem High School Counselors will continue to work with our community partners to provide continual support around the financial aid process as the year progresses including workshops, one-on-one support in person and virtually, and student lesson planning.

Deciding what colleges to add to your list? One great resource to examines what factors goes into your college choice is Big Future at https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search.

Location: Raleigh, NC

Mascot: Tamaskan Dog named Tuffy III

Enrollment: 24,150 Undergraduate

About: NC State University began as a land-grant institution grounded in agriculture and engineering. Today, they are a leading public research university that excels across disciplines. NC State is a powerhouse in science, technology, engineering and math. They excel in agriculture, education, textiles, business and natural resources. They are at the forefront of teaching and research in design, the humanities and the social sciences.

Admission Criteria:

• Complete online application for admissions via Common Application or the Coalition Application.

• $85 application fee

• Self report your SAT/ACT test scores.

• Official high school transcript required

• If you apply to the following programs you will need to submit Early Action along with a portfolio:

• Architecture

• Art & Design

• Fashion & Textile Design

• Graphic Design

• Industrial Design

Average GPA: 3.75

Average SAT Score: 1320 (SAT) 29 (ACT)

Virtual Tour: https://visit.ncsu.edu/

Education Required: Master’s degree and board certification

Typical Tasks Associated with This Career:

• Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders and syndromes

• Write detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts for patients or referring physicians

• Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits, and limitations with patients and families

• Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories and document the findings

• Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians

• Counsel patients and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance regarding genetic risks and inherited conditions

• Determine patient treatment plans by reviewing laboratory work, literature, and patient histories • Participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in genetics and genomics

Expected Income: Average: $80,000

Job Growth: 27% next 10 years

Related High School Coursework:

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Biology

• AP biology

• Child psychology

• Gender studies

• Healthcare

• Biomedical Science

• Psychology

• Sociology