January Newsletter 2023 | Smore Newsletters for Education

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Semester Exams

On Thursday and Friday, January 12 and 13, school-wide semester exams will be conducted. Please see the semester exam schedule listed below. Odd class period exams will be on Thursday, and Even class period exams will be on Friday. All students in grades 9th - 12th are permitted to arrive late and/or leave early if they have a study hall 1st, 7th or 2nd, 6th periods. For example, on Thursday if a student has a 1st period study hall, they may wait to arrive for their 3rd period exam. Once students arrive at school they must stay for each exam period unless they have a study hall at the end of the day. No students may leave and return during exam days, it is not an Open Campus schedule. Buses will run as normal. Students that need to ride the bus home from school will report to the East Cafeteria after their last exam. Lunch will not be served on either exam day. Students that are staying for the rest of the day after their last exam must bring their own lunch.

The semester exam schedule will be:

Thursday, January 12, 2023

1st Period…….7:35 - 8:45 AM

3rd Period…….8:50 - 10:00 AM

5th Period…….10:05 - 11:15 AM

7th Period…….11:20 AM - 12:30 PM

Friday, January 13, 2023

2nd Period…….7:35 - 8:45 AM

4th Period…….8:50 - 10:00 AM

6th Period…….10:05 - 11:15 AM

Make-Up Exams…….11:20 AM - 12:30 PM

Apollo Career Center

Apollo Career Center offers more than 20 career-technical programs that take two years to complete. The students have the opportunity to experience hands-on training and college prep academics to prepare students for their futures after high school. Students from eleven area districts attend Apollo, giving students the chance to meet new people, be exposed to a diverse population, and meet peers who share the same goals and interests. To be admitted to Apollo after their 10th grade year, students need a minimum of eight credits: two English credits, two Math credits, one Science credit, one Social Studies credit, and two additional credits (Health, Fine Art, etc.).

Sophomores will receive a permission form to register for Apollo's 411 Blast Day on January 27th. 411 Blast Day allows students to tour two programs of their choice, helping them to decide if Apollo may be right for them.

Students can apply at any time with this application.

Please see your school counselor for further questions!

College-Credit Plus (CCP)

An informational meeting about CCP and the application process will be on January 25th at 6:30pm in the high school auditorium.

What is College-Credit Plus (CCP)?

Students can earn high school and college credit at the same time
Students enroll in college courses and adhere to the policies and requirements of the college

Who can sign up for CCP classes?

Students in grades 7-12
Students who complete an assessment exam and are determined "eligible" based on exam scores

How much does it cost?

Tuition and the cost of books are funded through the school's foundation state funding (taxpayer dollars) with no cost to the individual student (unless the student fails the course or withdraws after the allowable deadline).

What colleges can students apply to for CCP classes?

May apply to multiple colleges
May apply to any public or participating private college

Other CCP information:

Students may choose from a variety of college-level courses (based on placement testing and course eligibility rules)
Students can earn credit to satisfy both high school and college requirements (3 or more credit hour college course converts to one high school credit)
Must successfully complete the courses in order to earn the credit
May take at the high school, college campus, or online during the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Some local colleges (OSU Lima) have a February 1st deadline to take a CCP summer course.
Students can earn up to 30 semester hours per year

Scheduling Classes for Next Year

Here is what the process will look like:

The school counselors will post a video that provides an overview of the Course of Studies and Course Request Form
Students will watch the video in Connections on January 18th
Students will bring the signed Course Request Form back and complete scheduling requests online in Connections on February 1st
Teachers review requests and provide course recommendations
In the spring, parents receive a verification letter with student courses for the following school year as well as notification if a course has not been recommended by a teacher
Counselors are contacted to request schedule changes

Tips for scheduling classes:

Talk to the teachers about what level would be an appropriate course (ex. Chemistry or Advanced Chemistry?)
Pay attention to graduation requirements and honors diploma requirements
Want to go to college? Plan to take college preparatory classes
Look at scheduling as a four-year process. See how the schedule fits into a four-year plan.

Take the time to discuss next year's schedule, plan strategically, and ask questions!

National Honor Society Tutoring

Need help on homework? Need help studying for a test? Need help getting caught up? Our NHS students are here to help you! Tutoring tables are every Tuesday and Thursday after school until 3:30 pm in the GIC at no cost.

NHS Tutoring is now also offered during the school day on Tuesdays and Thursdays! See your school counselor for more information.

Shawnee High School Alumni Scholarship

A new scholarship was created to benefit our seniors, starting with the Class of 2022: The Lima Shawnee Alumni-Legacy Scholarship Fund. If you are interested in donating to the fund, please click here and follow them on Facebook at Lima Shawnee Scholarship Fund for updates and more information. We appreciate all efforts to pay it forward to our seniors. Thank you for leaving your legacy on our community.

Graduation Caps & Gowns

In order to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, seniors must meet all graduation requirements and wear the cap and gown representative of Shawnee High School. Please check with your senior to make sure the appropriate items have been ordered. See Mrs. Ballinger in the West Office if you need another order form.

Visit Request Form

Shawnee High School permits students two days each year for college visitations, career experiences or military recruitment procedures. For an approved school absence in relation to college/military/career visits, students should complete this form at least two days prior to the date of the requested visitation. Students are expected to confer with teachers prior to the visitation in order to arrange for make up work. Students are not permitted to take college visitations after the first week in May.

Students must take the following steps in order to make a college/career/military visitation on school days:

1. Arrange the visit with the college
2. Complete the Google form on the guidance website under Senior Important Information.
3. Wait for confirmation/approval from guidance (through school email).
4. Confer with each teacher prior to the visit in order to arrange for make up work.
5.Bring a paper or email confirmation of the visit from the college to school counselor.

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