SALEM HIGH SCHOOL

10/2/23 - 10/6/23 - Homecoming Week

10/3/23 - Spirit Fire

10/5/23 - Haunted Happenings Parade

10/5/23 - Peabody High School Regional College Fair 6:30pm - 8:30pm (See More Info Below)

10/6/23 - Homecoming Football Game

10/9/23 - No School Indigenous Peoples' Day

10/12/23 - Costume Ball 7-9pm

10/16/23 - Progress Reports in Aspen Portal

10/18/23 - Early Release Day 12:30

10/21/23 - Wicked Automotive Car Show 10am - 1pm

10/24/23 - Picture Retake Day

10/25/23 - Parent/Guardian Conferences 2:40 - 3:40

10/25/23 - PSAT Day for 10th and 11th Graders

Additional information and details surrounding the day will be released soon. Any scholar that is interested in learning about the format of the exam or begin practicing for October 25th can access support through the College Board website: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt.

Walking through Salem High School is very different this year. Scholars are talking to each other and actively participating in lessons rather than worrying about missing out on the next post or tic tok challenge and this has brought about a new vibe.

However, I would be naive if I believed that everyone was excited about by the new policy and appreciated the renewed focus on academics. A few scholars have put old phones in their pouches and keep their activated phone on their person. While we expected this to happen we are only addressing the situation when the phone comes out and interferes with teaching and learning.

Reminder of Protocols:

• If a student who reported not having a phone upon entry to the school is found using a phone, a member of the administration or student support team will confiscate their phone and contact the student’s parent or guardian.

• The phone will be stored in a locked cabinet for the first offense and the phone will be returned to the student when they report to the main office after dismissal.

• After any following offenses, the confiscated phone will only be returned to the student’s parent or guardian.

Scholars are allowed to use their phones in the cafeteria during lunch. This means that once they leave the cafeteria the cell phone should be in the Yondr Pouch.

Thank You,

Glenn

Picture Day was held 9/12/23 if you are looking to order pictures please use the information below. Make Up for pictures will be held on October 24, 2023

Since pictures have been taken you will need your child's individual code to order pictures. These will be out soon from Geskus.

Save the date: Auditions for the Addams Family will be October 10, 11, and 12.

Sign up at the info session and outside of room 184. Contact Ms. French (lhamiltonfrench@salemk12.org) with questions.

Free college access program for juniors and seniors after school at SHS through LEAP for Education’s College Success Program.

For questions, contact Norma Ramirez, Site Coordinator, at nramirez@leaap4ed.org or 978-414-5383.

Sign Up Now: https://leap4ed.formtitan.com/high-school-registration#/

Be About It!

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Salem Football Cruchse Gloucester to Remain Unbeaten 40 - 6.

Salem News: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/salem-football-crushes-gloucester-to-remain-unbeaten/article_554448e1-bac0-5dd6-9bb5-f7fc7c537ab6.html

Thank You to our Mentors for coming to celebrate Mentor Appreciation Night!

We are so grateful for the teachers, counselors, coaches, & more who have invested so deeply in each of our girls! #vballwefam

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

Grade 9 Counselors

Maureen Beaudet Last Names A - K

Alice Ryan Last Names L - Z

Grade 10 Counselors

Kerry McHugh Last Names A - K

Rachael Kozlowski Last Names L - Z

Grade 11 Counselors

Maureen Beaudet Last Names A - L

Alice Ryan Last Names M - Z

Grade 12 Counselors

Kerry McHugh Last Names A - K

Rachael Kozlowski Last Names L - Z

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!

This scholarship seeks to assist Black and African/American underrepresented students pursuing a college degree or trade who reside in Massachusetts. They can apply through the Bold Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, information below.

https://www.bold.org/scholarships/christian-e-vines-scholarship/

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.

The 2023 PVMHS College Fair will be held Thursday evening, October 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 in the PVMHS Field House. There will be representatives from Universities, Colleges, Business Schools, Nursing Schools, Vocational Schools, Armed Forces and Banking Institutions. For a complete list of representatives attending, go to PVMHS website: https://peabody.k12.ma.us/departments/guidance/ Click “College Fair” under QUICK LINKS on the right side of the page.

Salem High School has many college representatives to meet with prospective students during the Crew block Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the school year. This is a wonderful opportunity for scholars to learn more about specific colleges that may align with their interests and post secondary career plans. Any junior or senior is able to sign up through Naviance or at the C3 desk to meet with a representative. A full list of schools are available on Naviance under the College Tab - Visits.

Upcoming colleges are:

Monday: Washington and Jefferson College

Tuesday: University of Massachusetts - Boston

Thursday: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

Friday: The School of Fashion Design

Location: Utica, New York

Website: https://sunypoly.edu/

Mascot: Wildcat

Enrollment: 1,990

$10K average per year after aid

Avg SAT: 1080–1390

GPA - 3.75

Acceptance rate: 82%

65% graduation rate

Application Types Accepted: Common Application, Online through College Website

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a small, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a city in a suburban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers bachelor's, certificate, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Virtual Visit: https://sunypoly.edu/admissions/visit/path-through-poly.html

Average Salary: $82,000

Education needed: Apprenticeship

Expected Growth: 2% As fast as the average

How to get started in Massachusetts:

Local 4 offers apprenticeships in plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC tech. Apprenticeships take five years to complete Though classroom and shop training at night, and on the job training during the day. In addition to plumbing pipefitting and HVAC instruction, all apprentices receive training in welding.

Minimum Requirements

• be at least 18 years old at time of acceptance;

• have a high school diploma or GED;

• have a valid driver's license; and

• if applicable, provide a Form DD-214.

For more information on the apprenticeship program or available continuing education classes, call the hall at (508) 835-1150, ext. 10.