IHS Shark News

Tuesday, September 10th-A Day Bell Schedule

Wednesday, September 11th-B Day Bell Schedule

Thursday, September 12th-A Day Bell Schedule

Friday, September 13th-B Day Bell Schedule

This week's Faculty Spotlight highlights Social Studies teacher, Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee is an ambassador for AI in the classroom, working with students to understand the benefits and drawbacks of AI and how it can be used to create memorable learning experiences and foster critical thinking. His students used AI to have “conversations” between Thomas Jefferson and some of the philosophers who influenced his work.

Thank you, Mr. Lee for providing memorable learning experiences for our students!

Message from SCCPSS: In an effort to maintain the safety and security of our students, we are sending this message regarding student bookbags and athletic bags. Beginning Monday, all students will be expected to use clear or mesh bookbags while on campus.

Parents can submit attendance excuses online

View the pdf below for easy directions

Attendance Matters

Concept: Grade levels will compete in “football games” based on their grade level’s attendance.

Dates: Monday, September 9-Friday, September 27, 2024

See the attachment below for the exciting details!

Colleges and Military Recruiters often visit Islands HS during lunches and set up a table in the hallway so students have the opportunity to get information and speak with them.

This week we will have visits from:

Tuesday - Savannah State University

Wednesday - US Army

Thursday - East Georgia State College & Georgia State University

The National Honor Society will hold its first meeting for all inducted members on Wednesday, September 11. The meeting will be held in the College and Career room and will last until 3:00. We look forward to seeing all members in attendance.

The Mock Trial Team will meet this Wednesday after school in Room 508. All interested students are welcome! Please see Mrs. Jessee for more information.

Please use this link to sign up to help with the tailgate and dance. Many different services are needed and we depend on parents like you to make these events great! If you can volunteer your time, use the link below to indicate where you can assist. Happy Homecoming! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA23A0FD0-50723109-homecoming/171275898#/

Homecoming Themed Days

Thursday, September 12th from 6:30 to 8 PM in the student parking lot. Show up and have a good time!

Saturday, September 14th from 6:30 - 9 PM in the gymnasium

Dance ticket link: https://ihs-student-ticket-for-hoco-dance.cheddarup.com ***There are instructions for purchasing a guest ticket embedded in the student ticket link: please review and follow instructions carefully***

Who's got spirit? SHARKS DO! Use the link below to access Islands HS Gear. This gear can be worn on SPIRIT FRIDAYS and a portion of your purchase goes back to our FINS Athletic Booster Club. https://bit.ly/IHS_Spirit_Store

Students are able to wear IHS shirts, IHS t-shirts, IHS jackets, and IHS hoodies with uniform bottoms on Fridays this school year. Tops must be Islands High School gear and uniform bottoms must be worn.

Save the date for yearbook photos. Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors will take yearbook photos September 18 & 19 at IHS. Seniors need to schedule their yearbook portraits with McGreen Productions.

PSAT in school will be held Oct. 16, 2024. All current 10th grade students are eligible to take the exam at no cost. The PSAT/NMSQT is now digital! The test is easier to take, shorter, has more time per question, and comes with a built-in calculator. It can also qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarships.

SAT in school is Oct. 23, 2024. The exam is open to Juniors and Seniors. Students will take the exam during the school day. The cost is $65.00, and students will pay in School Cash Online.

All students are required to adhere to dress code expectations every day. As a reminder, students are not to wear leggings as uniform pant bottoms. Slippers, crocs, and slides are not allowed at anytime. Shorts and skirts cannot be shorter than three inches above the knee. Hats, caps, and hoods are not to be worn on the head while in the building. Bookbags must be clear or mesh.

Tops must be solid white, teal, or black. Tops may be polo-style shirts, collared blouses or turtlenecks.

Bottoms must be solid black or khaki shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers, capri pants or pants/slacks

IHS Dress Code Expectations

Mrs. Vesna Avramovski-Lead Counselor: serving students with last names (P-Z)

Mrs. Lauren Shuman-School Counselor: serving students with last names (H-O)

Ms. Taylor Higginbotham-School Counselor: serving students with last names (A-G)

Mrs. Tisinger-Counselor Clerk

To visit our page, either click on the “IHS Counseling Page” school resource on the bottom of the IHS homepage or use the following link: IHS School Counseling Department Webpage

School counselors will hold grade level meetings to discuss information pertinent to each grade level. Meetings will be held in the auditorium, 7:40 am-8:00 am. Students will report to their first class then be released to the auditorium at 7:35 am.

September 9th-Seniors

September 11th-Juniors

September 16th-Sophomores

September 18th-Freshmen

The Islands High School Counseling Department is excited to invite all parents and students to our upcoming Parent and Student Nights: September 24th: Juniors and Seniors October 22nd: Freshmen and Sophomores

These sessions will cover important topics and provide valuable information. We encourage all students and parents to attend.

Stay tuned for the agenda, which will be shared in our next newsletter. We look forward to seeing you there!

College representatives from Georgia Tech, UGA, GA State, and Augusta University are coming to Savannah for their annual PEACH STATE TOUR. Join them in Jenkins High School at 6 pm, on September 12, 2024. Register here. For more information, see your counselor.

The Marching Band is raising money for season expenses including necessary items and equipment, and Guard expenses such as flags, poms, etc. Thank you in advance for your support!

Fundraiser link: https://raise.snap.app/donate/islands-high-school-band-2024

Students must complete the form below (see link) to tryout for the swim team. https://forms.gle/czV3S1JKNL4q5LF68

Swim season tryouts will be held October 7th from 5:30-6:30pm at the Chatham County Aquatic Center located at 7240 Sallie Mood Dr. If you are currently participating in fall sports and cannot make the October 7th tryout, a second tryout will be held Monday, November 4th from 5:30-6:30. Students will need to be dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin immediately at 5:30. They should also have googles and a swim cap as they are not provided. Interested swimmers will only be allowed to participate if they are wearing proper swim team attire (see below) – no 2 piece/bikini bathing suits allowed for girls. If you have further questions, reach out to Coach Mills at Laura.Mills@sccpss.com or Coach Bankston at Adelyn.Bankston@sccpss.com

NEFF Company will be at the school on Monday, October 7th during all lunches to take letterman jacket orders. See the order form and the flyer attached with this post, and reach out to Athletic Director Addie Bankston at adelyn.bankston@sccpss.com for more information.

FINS is back and ready to support our Student Athletes in 2024-25. To help that effort, we need team families to join FINS. Below is a flyer and link to join. We really look forward to helping our Sharks this year. FINS UP! Jason Tripp FINS President

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SAT Dates and Deadlines

ACT Test Dates and Registration

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