Shepherd High School Weekly Update

This week staff took a look at our at-risk student list - in particular those failing multiple classes. Staff is working on a plan to help those students be more successful. If you have a students that is currently failing any class now is the time to act so that work can be completed before the end of the trimester and credit for the course can be given. Many of our students want to do things like attend CTE, participate in work study or take dual enrollment course but they quickly lose those opportunities when other required courses are failed and have to be retaken.

- Mr. Cornwell, SHS Principal

This week Mrs. Wirick was presented the WMLM 105.3FM, 1520AM & Michigan One Credit Union High School Educator of the Week. In addition to the gifts presented by Dawn Augustine from WMLM, Mrs. Wirick was interviewed, which will play on 105.3FM.

Mrs. Wirick is one of our many outstanding educators at Shepherd High School who teaches Integrated English and Integrated Math in addition to being an outstanding mentor to our new teachers, a teacher consultant for our students with IEPs, and great advocate for all students. Mrs. Wirick always looks first to what is best for students and then works hard to implement that plan. She cares deeply for our students and couldn’t be more deserving of an award like this!

Thank you and congratulations Mrs. Wirick! We are so lucky to have you!

Students and families looking for help paying for college can attend an upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Presentation provided by MI Student Aid. There are 5-6 dates available for those interested.

https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-families/virtual-financial-aid-presentations

We have had a lot of phone calls made to cell phones with a full voicemail boxes. If you could take a few minutes and delete some of those messages it would be wonderful. When we call and can not reach anyone, or leave a message, it often leads to lots more phone calls in trying to track someone done for their student or with dead ends leaving your student needing to be in touch.

Health Career Pipeline Program (HCPP)

Experience a variety of health profession careers through hands-on activities while paired with an undergraduate college student mentor.

• Monday’s 5:30-7:00 PM, Sept. 30th – Nov. 25th
• Open to 9th & 10th grade students interested in health careers
• Held at Central Michigan University
• No cost to participate

Application due by September 13th: bit.ly/HCPPfall2024

Public Health Pathway Program (PHPP)

Explore public health career opportunities through engaging activities and college student mentorship while covering the following topics: an introduction to public health and social determinants of health, epidemics and vector-born diseases, emergency preparedness, environmental health and food safety.

• Wednesday’s 5:30-7:00 PM, Oct. 2nd – Nov. 6th (No session Oct. 16)
• Open to 9th, 10th, & 11th grade students

(Previous Health Career Pipeline Program participants welcome to participate too.)

• Held at Central Michigan University
• No cost to participate

Applications due by September 13th: bit.ly/publichealth24

Questions can be directed to MidCentralAHEC@cmich.edu

We're thrilled to re-announce the new app for Shepherd Bluejays! It's everything Shepherd Bluejays, in your pocket. Download the app for Android or iPhone.

If you plan to have your student riding a bus, you need to call Transportation (989 828-4539) to get them on the roster. For safety's sake we need to know the names of students riding.

Hello BlueJay families,

Free breakfast and free lunch are available to your students every day! Menus and nutrition information can be found here: https://shepherdschools.nutrislice.com/

Also, this year, we are asking families to complete the Education Benefits Form (one form per family). A paper copy was sent home with your students. You can also fill the form out online here: https://shepherd.familyportal.cloud/

Thank you for your attention to this.

Classes have started at both Alma and Mt. Pleasant for CTE programs. For those students attending CTE and wishing to drive, you need to complete and turn in a parking pass application. We have a few printed copies in the High School office as well. If you are driving yourself please be careful and please do your best to manage your time so that you arrive at both CTE and at SHS on time.

1. Good school attendance is a habit every student should develop. Regular attendance is essential for each student to take advantage of their educational opportunities. If a child must be absent from school, one of the following is required:

   1. A phone call (989-828-6601) to the school on the day of the absence letting the school know why the student is absent and when the student is expected to return to school.

   2. Upon return to school, the student or parent/guardian must bring a note signed and dated by the parent/guardian with a specific reason for the absence.

   
   

   The student is responsible for making up any schoolwork missed due to their absence.

   Attendance is taken by teachers on the following basis: Secondary (MS/HS) - At the beginning of each scheduled class period.