IHS Shark News
February 14-18
Monday, February 14- C DAY (Mastery Monday)- Extended Advisement
*Free Student Dress Down Day
Extended Advisement: Monday Morning Circles
Athletic Testing COVID-19 Athletic Training Room
Cognia Review Lead Team Planning
School Council @ 3:30PM (Virtual)
Theater Rehearsals @ 2:30PM
Note: Students should not bring large balloons and stuffed animals to campus for Valentines day.
Tuesday, February 15th A Day (Modified- No 1A)
Advisement during 1A
- - Pre Registration Scheduling
- - College/Career Assessment Surveys
- - FAFSA Assistance
Lunch and Learn Series Session in College and Career Room
- - Sign Up in Room 314 w/ Ms. Adkins to attend
Theater Rehearsals @ 2:30PM
Wednesday, February 16th - B Day (Modified - No 1B)
Advisement during 1B
- - Pre Registration Scheduling
- - College/Career Assessment Surveys
- - FAFSA Assistance
Senior Parent Conference Blitz @ 2:45P-3:30P
Thursday, February 17th - A Day
Theater Rehearsals @ 2:30PM
Pre- LGPE Band Concert @ 6PM- Auditorium
Friday, February 18th - B Day
Saturday, February 19th
Looking Ahead
Monday, February 21st No School for Students- Staff Planning Day
Tuesday, February 22-24th School Accreditation Visit
Also review for COVID Protocols and Notification
THE LATEST NEWS
Updated SCCPS COVID Gudiance and IHS Reminder
UPDATES
SCCPSS has updated its COVID Response plan to account for in-person learning needs and will utilize multiple mitigation strategies in a manner that seeks to limit disruptions.
KEY UPDATES INCLUDE:
• Provides for a return from isolation or quarantine after 5-days under certain circumstances. • Tiered approach developed for responsive action that is based on the number of confirmed positives in any given group.
• Quarantines are primarily targeted in cluster groups where multiple positive cases have been identified indicating the likelihood for substantial spread among the group.
• Students who are notified of a potential exposure who remain asymptomatic do not need to quarantine applies to school-based exposures outside of an identified cluster (Non-Cluster Situations).
CLICK HERE for full guidance update on district website and for more information.
REMINDERS
Islands High School cares about the health and safety of our students. In our work to minimize the potential for the spread of COVID-19, students are expected to arrive at school with masks. Please be reminded that any student who may have misplaced their mask or damaged it in some way at school, may receive one at the front office. Mask are available at no charge.
COVID Notification and Absence
Mark Your Calendar: Pre-LGPE Band Concert- February 17
Mark Your Calendar: FAFSA Support
Students: February 15th and 16th from 8-11AM (Learning Commons)
Parents: February 22nd and 23rd from 5-7 PM (Computer Labs - 202/203)
To reserve your time slot, please contact Ms. Vesna vesna.kabiljo-avramovski@sccpss.com
Note: Students and parents will be seen by appointment only.
Mark Your Calendar: FFA Week
The Islands FFA Chapter will be hosting a school-wide themed dress down next week (2/22-25) with proceeds benefiting Renegade Paws Rescue. You can pre-pay for dress down through SchoolCash. More info will be announced in school throughout the week. We will also be having a booth each day at lunch where all Islands students can participate in agriculture trivia with chances to win prizes and learn more about FFA and agriculture class available at Islands High School.
A faculty/staff appreciation lunch will be hosted by the Islands FFA Chapter on Wednesday, 2/23. If your student is in an agriculture class please be on the lookout for an email from Ms. Shearer or Mrs. Miegel with more information about signing up to bring in food and supplies.
MLK 2022 Theme Contest
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
GRADES 4TH -12TH
YOU CAN BE A WINNER! -- FOR THE
43th Annual Dr. King Observance Day Celebration
Your theme should focus on the philosophy of Dr. King.
and SHOULD NOT EXCEED (10) WORDS
DEADLINE: March 15, 2022
CLICK HERE for more information and to participate
Gulfstream Internship - Apply Now
The Gulfstream Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn and use skills that build on their interest in their desired career field. Internship areas include engineering, business, marketing, accounting, human resources, logistics, warehousing, and more. This internship is very competitive – with students competing with other students from across the region. Students applying for the Gulfstream Internship should be mindful of the following:
- · Islands High School junior or senior during the 2022/2023 school year
- · Student must have reliable transportation to and from work at Gulfstream is required
- - With the student driving each day
- · Must be able to have Work-Based Learning each day for both 3rd and 4th blocks
- · Students are expected to work 20 hours per week.
Please be advised that Work-Based Learning does not work for everyone’s schedules. Since this is an internship (with students being required to be at work each day during their work schedules), this does not always work with student extracurricular schedules. Practice and performance for school sports teams, choir, band, drama, clubs, etc. are problematic due to traveling to or having events during your internship hours. If you participate in any these activities, consider applying for Work-Based Learning instead.
Interested students should see Ms. Adkins in room 314 for an information packet.
Congratulations to our IHS 2023 Teacher of the Year: Coach Jessica Decker- Science Teacher
REMINDER NEWS
The Journey to Graduation Continues - SY22-23 Registration
We Kickoff our SY22-23 Course Request and Registration process this month. During the week of February 14th-17th, students will meet with their advisement teacher and/or counselor to complete their course request and registration process. We encourage parents and students to review the below video and linked Journey to Graduation Presentation prior to completing the course request registration for your child's grade level.
Class of 2023 #FINishLineIsNear
- Rising Seniors- Course Request Registration Link- CLICK HERE
Class of 2024 #FINished1andFINishing2
- Rising Juniors- Course Request Registration Link- CLICK HERE
Class of 2025 #FINallyHSisHere
- Rising Sophomores- Course Request Registration Link- CLICK HERE
*Links are also available on students' ItsLearning Advisement Page
Monday Morning Circle Conversation w/ Principal
https://forms.gle/b1ZcYxxmMVb4ezVn6
#CARE
Creating A Restorative Environment
Dress Code Reminder: February Reset and Reward
February 14th- Free Student Dress Down
February 15th-18th: Daily AM Dress Code Checks
Note: A daily 95% Dress Code Compliace throuhout the week earns entire student body a Free Student Dress Down
Temporary Virtual Learning for Students Isolating or Quarantined
- Synchronous Learning Support: Students should login to attend their courses LIVE virtual tutorial on subject specific days. Teachers will have the LIVE virtual tutorial link located on their itsLeanring or on their online platform. Students must sign up to attend.
- (Monday: Math and W. Language, Tuesday: Soc. Studies, CTAE, ELA Thursday: Science, Arts, HPE)
- Asynchronous Learning Support: Students should login to itsLearning or teacher's online platform to access their courses' instructional resources, videos, recorded lessons and assignments. Specific instructions will be provided for students to review, reference, and complete tasks.
Note: Students are expected to attend virtually if they are well enough to login and complete assignments.
2021- 2022 Yearbooks on Sale Now
2022 yearbooks can be purchased at yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 10915). Early bird special price of $70 until August 31. Price increases to $80 September 1.
**Seniors: A personalized yearbook is included in your senior dues (if paid in full by December 1, 2020). Please do not order a yearbook online at this time.
Mark Your Calendar: College Virtual Visit- February 28th
Monday, February 28 at 3:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96533754636?pwd=SEpjVmVwNDJma2dzY2R6RDczYk5qdz09 Meeting ID: 965 3375 4636 Passcode: izAu9d
Career Opportunity Available with International Paper
CLICK HERE for more information
Interested in Dual Enrollment 2022-2023?
The Dual Enrollment program provides for high school students who are earning dual credit by being enrolled at a participating eligible public or private high school, or home study program in Georgia, and a participating eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia. These students take postsecondary coursework for credit towards both high school graduation or home study completion and postsecondary requirements. If you are interested in pursuing this program and believe you fall under the eligibility criteria, please contact your counselor for more information:
Click HERE for more Information
Last names A-L: Mr. Kamal Piankhi kamal.piankhi@sccpss.com
Last names M-Z: Mrs. Vesna Kabiljo- Avramovski vesna.kabiljo-avramovski@sccpss.com
Attention Seniors: Information Needed and Wanted
We want to recognize your accomplishments and give you a shout out for the amazing future you are planning!!!!
Option 1: Deadline is March 5, 2022
Cost: $285
Includes: Senior week activities, graduation ceremony, diploma and diploma cover, and yearbook
Option 2:
Cost: $105
Includes: Participation in graduation ceremony, diploma and diploma cover
Option 3: Not participating in the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony at the New Enmarket Arena or senior week activities
Cost: $30
Includes: Diploma and diploma cover
Senior dues can be paid online: https://sccpss.schoolcashonline.com/ To participate in graduation, you must also purchase a cap and gown from Herff Jones: Cap and Gown: https://www.hjorder.com/ 912-764-9314 ***Time sensitive, must be ordered ASAP***
Herff Jones Delivery Date (Cap, Gowns, Announcements, etc.)
April 18th @ 10:45AM-1:00PM
If you do not wish to participate in graduation and need to purchase Option 3, please email townley.smith@sccpss.com or debra.lindblad@sccpss.com directly so we can set up your payment option on school cash.
Scholarships -NEW ITEMS POSTED
SCCPSS Scholarship Page
https://spwww.sccpss.com/aa/c/Pages/Scholarship-Opportunities-.aspx
ISLANDS HS Scholarship Page
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zccFopcLG--l4JGDRBZUE5EXmhfhKIIQwVDDYJwvMnI/edit?usp=sharing
Class of 2022 Sign Up for REMIND
Book an Appointment with your Counselor and Career Advisor
Mr. Piankhi (Last Names: A-L)
Mrs. Vesna (Last Names: M-Z)
Vesna.Kabiljo-Avramovski@sccpss.com
Ms. Adkins (Career Advisor)
Mrs. Tisinger (Counselor Clerk)
Conferences may also be scheduled via the Request for Appointment sheets located in the guidance office.
Athletics News
Due to rescheduled athletic events, please check out our IHS Facebook Page for updates throughout the week.
Mon Feb 14
Covid-19 Testing for Athletes 8 am – 10 am
Tue Feb 15
5:00pm - 7:00pm Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Jenkins (ISLANDS)
6:00pm - 8:00pm Varsity Boys Baseball @ Calvary Day (Savannah, GA)
6:00pm - 8:00pm JV Boys Baseball @ Statesboro (GA)
7:00pm - 9:00pm Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Jenkins (ISLANDS)
Wed Feb 16
5:30pm - 7:30pm Varsity Girls Basketball @Benedictine vs. New Hampstead or Jenkins
7:30 pm – 9:30pm – Varsity Boys Basketball @Benedictine vs. New Hampstead
5:45pm - 7:45pm Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Effingham County (Springfield, GA)
Thu Feb 17
3:30pm - 5:30pm Tennis vs. Jenkins @Daffin Park
5:30pm - 7:30pm JV Boys Baseball vs. Statesboro (ISLANDS)
6:00pm - 8:00pm Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Lake Oconee Academy (ISLANDS)
Fri Feb 18
4:00 pm -9:00 pm Region Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament at Benedictine
5:00pm - 7:00pm Varsity Girls Soccer vs Savannah Arts Academy (ISLANDS)
6:00pm - 8:00pm Varsity Boys Baseball @ Camden County (Kingsland, GA)
7:00pm - 9:00pm Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Savannah Arts Academy (ISLANDS)
Sat Feb 19
4:00pm - 6:00pmVarsity Boys Baseball vs. Camden County (ISLANDS)
For highlights, updates, and stories, check out our Facebook page
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