SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

11/11/24 - Veterans Day Observed - No School

11/12 and 11/13 - Math MCAS Retakes

11/12/24 - Early College Virtual Session (Information Below)

11/13/24 - End of Term 1

11/13/24 - Listening Lab 5:30 - 6:30

11/14/24 - Marine Corps Birthday Ball (JROTC Event)

11/20/24 - Salem Colorguard Parent/Student Orientation 6pm

11/21/24 - Report Cards Emailed

11/26/24 - Deck The Halls - Hallway Decorating Contest

12/4/24 - Early Release Day 12:30

12/4/24 - Tri-M Honor Induction Ceremony

12/5/24 - Parent Conferences 6pm - 8pm

11/12/24 - Last crew before end of term that scholars can receive academic support.

Monday is not just a day off from work and school, it is a day to celebrate and recognize those men and women that have voluntarily served our nation. Their service, past and current, ensures protection of the hard earned freedoms this great nation provides, many of which people take for granted. This Monday, feel free to pass on a small gesture of gratitude or acknowledgement of their service to let them know their sacrifices are appreciated.

On behalf of LtCol Grace and I; to those veterans out there, SEMPER FIDELIS and "Thank You For Your Service"!

SgtMaj Sumner

Breakfast is served at Salem High School from 7:15 - 7:45 each morning in the 1st Floor Cafeteria.

Exciting News! Salem High School students now have the opportunity to stay for dinner any day after school! Dinner will be served in the SHS first-floor cafeteria from 3:05 PM - 4:35 PM starting this coming Monday 12/11. These meals are FREE for all students.

Salem High School will host an Early College Virtual Open House

Tuesday, Nov. 12 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) for interested students and families.

Register Now

Qualified Salem High School students may enroll in Spring 2025 Early College or dual enrollment courses through our partnerships with Salem State University and North Shore Community College.

To view dual enrollment courses (there may be fees or materials required), search:

• Salem State University

  • SSU will begin reviewing applications Nov. 15, 2024. Deadline is Jan. 6, 2025.

• North Shore Community College

  • Jan. 15 deadline for most spring classes (Jan. 29 for classes that start on Feb. 5).

Spring 2025 Early College classes are scheduled during G or H Block at Salem High School -- free of charge including materials.

12th graders may also take classes on campus (limited space).

For more information, contact Alexandra Kirby, Early College Coordinator: akirby@salemk12.org

Join us for an engaging opportunity to share your thoughts and concerns at Salem High School! The Listening Lab is a welcoming space for parents and guardians to express their ideas and plans for our school community in the upcoming year. Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you!

This month, we’ll focus on:

On-Track Culture

The ABC’s: Attendance, Behavior and credits

All led by our Amazing On-Track FACILITATORS

Come participate in this small, supportive setting and help us build a strong community together.

We hope to see you there!

📅 Date: November 13, 2024

🕒 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

📍 Location: First Floor IMC

Be About It!

#GoWitch

The Salem High School Culinary Program continues to grow and provide additional opportunities to our scholars to explore aspects of this field.

This week the Black Cat Bistro served an Italian inspired lunch (See Menu Below). The Black Cat Bistro is open to the public Wednesday - Friday 11:15 - 1:00 for lunch service. The Butcher Shop created Italian Sausage and Chorizo Sausage which were for sale on Friday for only $2 per package.

Salem High School is fortunate to also have a test kitchen on the second floor where our scholars explore the culinary and begin to hone their skills before they begin working at the Black Cat Bistro. This week the test kitchen produced blueberry bread, potato rolls, bolognese sauce, chili con carne, and oatmeal raisin cookies.

A culinary experience that is second to none!

This Saturday Salem High School opened up our CTE shops to all grade 6 - 8 scholars. It was a great to see so many community members explore Salem High School's programs:

Marine Technology

Automotive

Culinary

Programming and Web

Electrical

Medical Assisting

Carpentry

Building Property and Maintenance

Early Education and Care

Design and Visual Communications

Congratulations to the Salem Witches Marching Band that took home the NESBA Div III Championship this afternoon at Lawrence High School. This is the first time in Salem High School history that our Witches have taken home this prestigious award. #GoWitch

Awards received this afternoon:
Best Color Guard
Best Percussion
Best Visuals
Best Overall
Gold Medal 1st Place NESBA Div III

It's A Great Time To Be A Witch!

Your Witches continue to improve and earned their spot in the next round of the NEC Meet last week at Danvers High School. #GoWitch

Click on image below to watch performance.

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.

Admission Representatives will be here during Crew - students can sign up via Naviance or at the C3 Desk in order to receive a pass to the event.

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: Newport, RI

Website: https://salve.edu/

Enrollment: 2,771 undergraduates

About: At Salve Regina, tradition blends seamlessly with progress. They empower students to explore their talents through diverse academic offerings, student organizations, service initiatives and athletic teams. Their collaborative learning environment and vibrant campus community inspire the pursuit of excellence and breach the limits of personal potential.

Fast Facts:

• 98% of graduates are employed or pursuing advanced degrees within six months of Commencement
• 60 undergraduate and graduate degrees
• 200 study abroad programs
• 16 certificate programs
• Collaborative mentorship and research opportunities rarely seen in undergraduate education
• Hands-on learning, fieldwork and internship experiences throughout Aquidneck Island's living laboratory
• Leadership development programs provide tools to create positive social change
• A variety of unique housing options situated throughout Salve's historic campus

Admission Materials Required:

• Completed Common Application and Essay

• Official high school transcript $50 nonrefundable application fee

• SAT and/or ACT scores.

• Two letters of recommendation (one from school counselor and one from teacher of your choice)

• Teacher recommendation letter

Average GPA: 3.4

Average SAT Score: 1220

Average ACT Score: 26

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

Education Required:

Master's degree and licensure

Typical Tasks Associated with this Career:

• Diagnose and treat individuals with vocal and cognitive communication impairments
• Conduct specialized testing
• Provide therapy for individual client's needs
• Work closely with physicians, psychologists, and teachers to monitor progress
• Instruct patients and family members in strategies to cope with or avoid communication related misunderstanding
• Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge or clients

Expected Income: $77,500

Job Growth: 27% over the next 10 years

Related High School Course Work:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Biology
• AP Biology
• English
• Psychology
• Sociology