Grosse Pointe South High School

The majority of this publication will be a repeat of the information on testing. There is only one more item we need to share with you. While there is no “opt out” for the actual testing, there is an “opt out” on the information that is collected by College Board. Should you want to see what type of information they are asking for, you can click here: Personally Identifiable Information Collected. If you do not wish for your child to fill out the optional information that is gathered, you can fill out the “Opt Out” form provided right below this message and return to Dr. Hyliard in the main office by Tuesday, April 8.

If you have any specific questions about the exams, you can feel free to reach out to me or Dr. Hyliard.

In this newsletter, we will cover the following:

• Testing @ South High School - April 8, 9, 10
• Class of 2025 Information Survey (to be completed by all Seniors)
• Shout Outs!
• Important Dates
• Counseling Office Information
• Athletics Office Information
• Girls Lacrosse Mulch Fundraiser
• Art Fest - April 23-26
• August 2025 Registration Reporting Instructions
• Repeat information at bottom of the newsletter.

Make it a great week South!

Cindy Parravano, Principal

313-432-3503

parravc@gpschools.org

Department of Curriculum,

Instruction and Assessment

20601 Morningside

Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236

Phone: (313) 432-3033

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the PSAT and SAT testing season this spring, we want to share important information regarding your student's participation, specifically concerning the Optional Information sections of these tests.

Understanding the Opt-Out Option:

The state has introduced an option for parents to opt out of their students from providing Optional Information during the PSAT and SATs. This Optional Information helps in personalizing your student's experience with college readiness programs and can be beneficial for their future educational opportunities. While it is your right to opt out of providing this information, we encourage you to consider the advantages of opting in.

The Value of Providing Optional Information:

Providing Optional Information allows your student to access resources and programs tailored to their interests and educational goals, including the BigFuture School™ mobile application and the Connections program. These tools are designed to enhance students' college planning and scholarship search processes. Choosing to provide Optional Information can significantly impact your student's journey toward college readiness. It offers them a tailored experience with access to tools and opportunities that align with their academic interests and career aspirations. While we fully respect the right to opt-out, we encourage you to consider the long-term benefits of participation.

How to Opt Out (If You Choose):

If, after careful consideration, you decide to opt-out, attached to this email is the PSAT/SAT Optional Information Opt-Out Form. Please complete and return it as instructed should you prefer that your student does not participate in the Optional Information section. We aim to make this process as seamless as possible and are here to support whatever decision you make.

Keeping Options Open:

For students without a signed Opt-Out form, there will be an opportunity to provide the Optional Information. This decision rests solely with the student and their family. We respect every family's choice and are committed to ensuring a supportive testing environment for all our students.

Should you have any questions or need further details about the testing process or the Optional Information section, please feel free to reach out. We are here to support you and your student in making informed decisions about their education.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and your continued support of our educational programs.

Sincerely,

The Curriculum Department

April 8 - M-STEP 11 - Science and Social Studies - Traditional Bell Schedule for 9, 10, & 12

April 9 - PSAT 9, PSAT 10, SAT w/Essay - 11 - *expected dismissal by 11:30 for 9 & 10 - 12:30 for 11 - NO SENIORS

April 10 - ACT WorkKeys 11 - Traditional Bell Schedule for 9, 10, & 12

April 8, 2025 - AM Session & PM Session - M-STEP Testing for JUNIORS

Process:

1. Students will report to the Main Gym or Boll Gym check in table.
2. Students will receive a seat assignment that is color coded and numbered
3. Students will pick up a school issued chromebook for testing(no personal devices allowed).
4. Students will report to the assigned seat/location with their school issued chromeboook(provided)
5. Once all students are seated the testing proctor will give directions for students to begin testing.
6. Once testing is completed, students are dismissed from the testing location and will report to class.

AM Session - Begins at 8am

Students Last Names - ACH - KOCH report to Main Gym or Boll Gym

*Students that have made special arrangements for AM Session

PM Session - Begins at 12:25pm

Student Last Names - KOCI - ZIEL report to Main Gym or Boll Gym

**Gym Assignments will be posted outside Assistant Principal's Office

Process on Testing Day:

1. Students Testing will report to their assigned classroom.

• Assigned Classrooms will be posted on the walls on April 1st in the following locations: Outside of Library, Outside of Commons, Outside of Cafeteria

2. Students follow check in procedures

• Identification, NO electronics, No hats, No earbuds, No hoodies

3. Students should bring the following for PSAT/SAT Testing

• Identification, water bottle, snack(for break), calculator

4. South provides the following for testing

• Chromebook, sharpened pencils, scrap paper, proctor

Total Testing Times are estimated:

• Students should be in their testing rooms by 8am - attendance/seat assignments/chromebook distribution/chromebook check in - 30 minutes
• Directions and Testing code distribution - 15-20 minutes

The PSAT 8/9 & the PSAT 10 takes 2 hours and 14 minutes and consists of 2

sections:

• (1) the Reading and Writing section, and
• (2) the Math section. Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some of the math questions ask you to type in the answer rather than select it.

April 10, 2025 - 8AM Session - ACT WorkKeys for JUNIORS ONLY

Process:

1. Students will report to the Main Gym check in table or assigned classroom.
2. Students will receive a seat assignment that is color coded and numbered in Main Gym.
3. Students will report to the assigned seat/location in main gym or assigned classroom.
4. Once all students are seated the testing proctor will give directions for students to begin testing.
5. Once testing is completed, students are dismissed from the testing location and will report to class.

*This is a Paper/Pencil Test

Hello Parents of the Class of 2025:

Below you will find a link for ALL Seniors to complete. There is pertinent information in this survey that we need to gather prior to Graduation. Please remind your students to complete this form no later then Monday, May 5th, 2025.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTHHQkbBKibBco07ara_0BZeobKJA7ILbkrgpLw0uiM-jOCA/viewform?usp=sharing

Student Shout out: On Saturday, the Choir Boosters hosted the Spring Swing fundraiser. The best part of the night is watching and listening to the students who have volunteered to provide the entertainment. Specific shout out to our student with the stage name of Clint Kelly who has dropped his own song on YouTube called “Crazy.” It’s pretty cool. Check it out.

Do you have a student shout out or accomplishment I could recognize? So many of our students have some meaningful accomplishments away from school and I would love to know about them. Please share them with me via email - parravc@gpschools.org

4/8 - M-STEP Testings for Juniors in Science & Social Studies - ALL students attend school!

4/9 - SAT with writing, PSAT 10, PSAT 9 - SENIORS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL

4/10- ACT Workkeys Test - Juniors Only - ALL students attend school!

4/11 - Spring Pep Assembly

4/12 - PowderPuff @ South

4/23-26 - Art Fest, MPR

4/23-26 - South Performance: The Little Mermaid - Performing Arts Center

4/21 to May 2 - Senior prom tickets go on Sale (Must have Guest form completed)

May 5 - May 16 - AP Testing

Good luck to all of our South Students this week with testing!

Dr. Daniel Hyliard

Email: hyliard@gpschools.org

Office Number: 313-432-3513

Ms. Katie Parent

Email: parentk@gpschools.org

Office Number: 313-432-3511

COUNSELING INFORMATION: SEE LINK BELOW:

Counseling Information Link

Spring Sports start Monday, March 10th. Please click Link for the schedule.

Athletic Schedules

Go Fan to purchase tickets for sporting events

There will be an option to purchase tickets at the gate via credit card.

Guidelines for safe attendance at GPPSS athletic events

Please reach out to Kristen Stovall with any questions, 313-432-3542

Blue Devil Learning Center: Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:10 - 4:10 pm. This is staffed by certified teachers who are ready and willing to assist students who are struggling academically. This can also be a quiet place for students to come and work on their homework before athletic practices.