SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

9/30/24 - NEACAC College Fair at Salem State University (Grade 11 and 12 Scholars)

10/01/24 - Senior Parent Night 6 - 7 pm

10/02/24 - JumpRope Gradebook Overview Session Virtual 6 - 7

10/03/24 - Haunted Happenings Parade

10/14/24 - No School - Indigenous People's Day

10/15 - 10/18 - Homecoming Week

10/16/24 - Fall Concert @ 7pm

10/24/24 - Grade 11 PSAT

Salem High School is excited to provide an in school opportunity for all 11th grade students to participate in the PSATs OCTOBER 24, 2024.

The PSAT/NMSQT takes 2 hours and 14 minutes and consists of 2 sections: (1) the Reading and Writing Section, and (2) the Math Section. Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it.

The following table shows how much time you get for each section and the number of questions for each test:

How to Prepare:

College Board offers many ways to practice for the computer exam and has partnered with Khan Academy for a personalized plan. Click the link below to access preparation materials:

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice

College Fair Sep 30, 2024

The College and Career Counseling Department will be hosting a field trip for all juniors and seniors to attend the NEACAC College Fair from 9-12 on Salem State’s Campus to learn about over 80 Colleges across the country.

Any senior that would like to opt out of this field trip will have the opportunity during crew this Friday.

A list of Participating Colleges can be found here.

Logistics:

Students will begin to be called from class starting at 8:45am to attend the College Fair at Salem State University.

Students will return Salem High School starting at 12:15 at which time they will have a 30 minute lunch. Following lunch students will attend class.

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.

Climate Resilient Schools Coalition are looking for students grade 9-12. Those who are accepted will receive a $1000 stipend upon completion of the program.

Be About It!

#GoWitch

The Black Cat is open for lunch and providing our culinary program a creative outlet. On last week's menu was a variety of creative meals including Shepherd's Pie constructed in a potato, spiced apple cider, and so much more.

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

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: Providence, RI

Mascot: Wildcat

Enrollment: 7,000

Average GPA: 3.1

SAT Score Range: 1100

ACT Score Range: 23

Johson and Wales Providence is best known for its robust culinary program that touts alumni the likes of Aaron Sanchez, Graham Elliott, and Fall River’s own Emril Lagasse who graduated from a CTE culinary high school program prior to enrolling at Johnson and Wales Providence.

While the university’s culinary program is exceptional, the university has much to offer including accelerated programs in psychology/counseling, law, data analytics, and information technology/security.

Virtual and In-Person Tours: https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/life-on-campus/virtual-tour.html

Website: https://www.jwu.edu/