Shepherd High School Weekly Update

After two weeks of school I am feeling great about the 2024-2025 school year! Students and staff have been exceptional and we are getting into the routine of being back in school. During the week of September 9th each class will be working to write a social contract. This is a document created together by staff and students outlining how they all agree that the classroom will self-manage.

- Mr. Cornwell, SHS Principal

Staff, district wide, was trained in Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) before the start of the school year. CKH is a intended to equip staff in meaningful in order to implement transformation processes focused on: cultivating relational capacity, improving school culture, strengthen trust, build self-managing classrooms, create accountability, improve academic performance and foster trauma-informed care. (https://www.capturingkidshearts.org/about)

Using the EXCEL framework, teachers are focusing on Engaging with students with a greeting and getting to know them. Your student may be asked to share a "Good Thing" with their class too. These practices are all part of our process of creating a culture of trust and respect throughout our building.

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.

The Women's Resource Center of MidMichigan is having their 2024 Homecoming Closet from September 3 - October 12. See the image for details.