SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

11/3/24 - NESBA Championship - 12 - 3pm - Veterans Memorial Stadium 250 Osgood St, Lawrence, MA, United States

11/5/24 - No School - Election Day

11/6 and 11/7 - ELA MCAS Retakes

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

11/12 and 11/13 - Math MCAS Retakes

11/13/24 - End of Term 1

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

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.

Be About It!

#GoWitch

Salem High School's William Cullimore completed all 48 of the mountains in New Hampshire that sit 4,000 feet or more on September 21st.

Salem News: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/mountain-man-salems-cullimore-15-climbs-all-48-4-000-footers-in-nh/article_fde3896e-930b-11ef-b6ca-eb5ebae72719.html

It's A Great Time to Be A Witch! October 31st Salem High School was another spooktacular day.

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

A couple weekends ago, members of the SHS drama club (along with drama clubs from 14 other local schools) attended a roller rink party hosted by the North Reading Masquers. They got to meet like minded kids from the area, and had fun bonding with their cast/crew mates. Also, it was an interesting exercise in role reversal when they finally coaxed Ms. Hamilton-French into skates - they got to experience what she does (teaching and encouraging a hesitant person to try something new) and she got to experience a little of what she asks them to do everyday (get up in front of a crowd and bravely try something despite fears of falling on my face or looking ridiculous, but in a supportive environment).

Incredible Program! #GoWitch

Congratulations to our Witches on another undefeated season! Senior Night was filled with much joy and celebration for this incredible group of Seniors.

Salem News: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/two-year-captains-and-sisters-a-driving-force-for-growing-salem-girls-soccer/article_1df1053c-9178-11ef-b981-5f340893726a.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkLwMn8RPFc

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: Raleigh, NC

Website: https://ncsu.edu/

Mascot: Bull Terrier named Togo

Enrollment: 24,150 Undergraduate

Mission: UC San Diego is transforming California and a diverse global society by educating, by generating, and disseminating knowledge and creative works, and by engaging in public service.

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 Requirements:

• 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 Test Score: 1320 (SAT) / 29 (ACT)

• 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

  • Healthcare

  • Biomedical Science

  • Psychology

  • Sociology