Important Dates
- December 20th - December 31st : NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
- January 3rd: School Resumes
- January 17th : NO SCHOOL
- January 26th: TWO HOUR DELAY - teacher in-service, CCP meeting at 6:30pm, 8th Grade Information Meeting at 7:15pm
- January 21st: Second quarter grade cards mailed home
- January 31st: Last day for students to request adding a semester course
End of First Semester
Scheduling Classes for Second Semester
*Schedule change forms can be picked up in the guidance office.
- The request to drop or add a course must be made no later than 10 school days from the start of the 3rd quarter for second semester courses.
Withdrawal from Semester Course:
- When a student initiates withdrawal from a semester course and the Schedule Change Committee approves the withdrawal, a mark of "F" will be mandated if the request falls after the fifth Friday of the semester. The "F" will be calculated in the GPA for the grading period during which the course is dropped and will appear as the final grade for the course on the transcript.
Apollo Career Center
Apollo Career Center offers more than 20 career-technical programs that take two years to complete. The students have the opportunity to experience hands-on training and college prep academics to prepare students for their futures after high school. Students from eleven area districts attend Apollo , giving students the chance to meet new people, be exposed to a diverse population, and meet peers who share the same goals and interests. To be admitted to Apollo after their 10th grade year, students need a minimum of eight credits: two English credits, two Math credits, one Science credit, one Social Studies credit, and two additional credits (Health, Fine Art, etc.). Apollo representatives spoke with all sophomores on December 8th, giving them information about programs.
Students also received a permission form to register for Apollo's 411 Blast Day on January 28th. 411 Blast Day allows students to tour two programs of their choice, helping them to decide if Apollo may be right for them.
Students can apply at any time on the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU8cm5uyVSKXdyms63B7eohRX2aNd9jyUktMG_nlWeCHYaCg/viewform
Please see your school counselor for further questions!
College-Credit Plus (CCP)
An informational meeting about CCP and the application process will be on January 26th at 6:30pm in the high school auditorium.
- Students can earn high school and college credit at the same time
- Students enroll in college courses and adhere to the policies and requirements of the college
Who can sign up for CCP classes?
- Students in grades 7-12
- Students who complete an assessment exam and be determined "eligible" based on exam scores
How much does it cost?
- Tuition and the cost of books are funded through the school's foundation state funding (taxpayer dollars) with no cost to the individual student (unless the student fails the course or withdraws after the allowable deadline).
What colleges can students apply to for CCP classes?
- May apply to multiple colleges
- May apply to any public or participating private college
Other CCP information:
- Students may choose from a variety of college-level courses (based on placement testing and course eligibility rules)
- Students can earn credit to satisfy both high school and college requirements (3 or more credit hour college course converts to one high school credit)
- Must successfully complete the courses in order to earn the credit
- May take at the high school, college campus, or online during the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
- Students can earn up to 30 semester hours per year
Scheduling Classes for Next Year
Here is what the process will look like:
- The school counselors will post a video that provides an overview of the Course of Studies and Course Request Form
- Students will watch the video in Connections on January 19th
- Students will bring the signed Course Request Form back and complete scheduling requests online in Connections on February 2nd
- Teachers reviews requests and provide course recommendations
- In the spring, parents receive a verification letter with student courses for the following school year as well as notification if a course has not been recommended by a teacher
- Counselors are contacted to request schedule changes
Tips for scheduling classes:
- Talk to the teachers about what level would be an appropriate course (ex. Chemistry or Advanced Chemistry?)
- Pay attention to graduation requirements and honors diploma requirements
- Want to go to college? Plan to take college preparatory classes
- Look at scheduling as a four-year process. See how the schedule fits into a four-year plan.
Take the time to discuss next year's schedule, plan strategically, and ask questions!
The Avatar
https://spark.adobe.com/page/OY0mANcO6gLIZ/
The Avatar is a monthly publication filled with student works and projects all centered around art & literary works, set on showcasing the creative talents of our school. From painting, to writing, to performances, the Avatar is here to display the young artists of our generation in order to promote their growth.
Spanish Club
Grades
Parents can easily access and monitor student's grades by using ProgressBook (https://parentaccess.noacsc.org/)
If you do not already have a ProgressBook account, you will need a registration key. To receive this registration key, please contact Mrs. Glenda Neu in the GIC.
Email: glenda@limashawnee.com
Phone: 419-998-8015
National Honor Society Tutoring
NHS Tutoring is now also offered during the school day on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Students can work a tutor during their study hall in the GIC. See your school counselor for more information.
ACT
Feb. 12, 2022
Mar. 15, 2022* - Free for all juniors during school day (date tentative)
Apr. 2, 2022
Jun. 11, 2022*
Jul. 16, 2022
Click here to register for the ACT.
Shawnee High School Alumni Scholarship
We appreciate all efforts to pay it forward to our seniors. Thank you for leaving your legacy on our community.
Announcing the Zarzar - Portmann Scholarship for Medicine
The Lima Shawnee Alumni-Legacy Scholarship Fund is privileged to announce our most recent named scholarship - the Zarzar - Portmann Scholarship for Medicine. Created by donors Rik Portmann and Bob Zarzar, this $100,000 endowed scholarship will provide an annual $4,000 grant to graduating seniors interested in pursuing a career in the field of medicine. The scholarship is in honor of their fathers, physicians who served the Lima community for many years.
Mr. Portmann is a 1969 graduate of Lima Shawnee High School. Rik graduated from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business in 1973 and went on to own businesses in the transportation and distribution industries. He currently resides on the west coast of Florida.
“I feel it's important to assist in all areas of education,” said Mr. Portmann. “Education offers the largest single support to one's personal growth. For once you have the knowledge, it lasts a lifetime and no one may take it from you.”
Mr. Zarzar is also a 1969 graduate of Lima Shawnee High School. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Economics at the University of Michigan, he continued his education at Michigan and received his MBA in Accountancy. A CPA, Bob was a partner with Price Waterhouse and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Zarzar served on the board of directors of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and was chair of the AICPA’s Tax Executive Committee. He currently resides outside of Washington, DC, in Oakton, VA.
"Shawnee has graduated so many students that have had important, positive influences in their communities,” said Mr. Zarzar. “It is my hope that this scholarship will help continue that legacy of which we all are tremendously proud."
Scholarships
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Visit Request Form
Students must take the following steps in order to make a college/career/military visitation on school days:
1. Arrange the visit with the college
2. Complete this form.
3. Wait for confirmation/approval from guidance (through school email).
4. Confer with each teacher prior to the visit in order to arrange for make up work.
5. Bring a paper or email confirmation of the visit from the college to school counselor.
