SCC High School Family Newsletter
September 8, 2020
District Vision and Mission
VISION STATEMENT:
Be a district respected by others as a model of excellence in student achievement.
MISSION STATEMENT:
To prepare our students with exceptional character, knowledge, and skills to thrive in their changing world
From the Principal
From Mr. Soderberg
Hello SCC Families,
Well, we're off and running. Last week we welcomed our class of 2024 to high school with a day of fun, team building, making connections with upperclassmen, and a chance to meet our staff. According to the students, the day was informative, fun, and very worthwhile.
On Wednesday, September 2nd we welcomed all students back to school. While we weren't able to have our traditional assembly, nothing could stop the positive feelings created by being back together in school. The students and staff have been amazing and are doing everything they can to stay healthy so we can stay in school.
We are choosing to move forward with optimism and will continue to display the spirit of togetherness and gratitude. It is clear that the Panther Spirit is alive and well within the hallways of our great school.
As always, I look forward to working with our families, students, and staff to maximize our positive impact on student learning and personal growth. Thank you for your continued support of our schools.
Go Panthers,
Mr. Soderberg
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Wednesday's Schedule
Wednesday Bell Schedule
This year we have created a Wednesday “PLC Day” bell schedule. Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) are a standard of best practice in education today. They allow groups of educators to collaborate in high-performing teams to improve instruction, examine data, and increase student achievement.
Nearly every Wednesday throughout the year our educators will be engaged in PLC work from 7:30 am - 8:25 am
Wednesday Details
Classes will begin at 8:30 am
Students are encouraged to arrive between 8:10 am and 8:25 am
Students are allowed to arrive prior to 8:10 am if they ride the bus or have a school activity (i.e. practice, jazz band, etc.).
Students who must arrive prior to 8:10 am due to transportation needs will be expected to remain at a table in the commons with not more than 4 students at each table
At 8:25 am students will be required to move to their first-period classroom
District Information
Meals
Dear SCC Families,
Here are more details on the USDA free breakfast and lunch program for all students.
- You do NOT have to fill out a free and reduced meal application in order to receive the free meals.
- However, if you feel you qualify for the free and reduced meal program, please fill out the application so everything is in order when this program expires.
- This is an extension of the USDA program from last spring.
- Any SCC child age 18 and under is eligible for the free meals.
Meal Pick up Program:
We will have meals available for pick up for our virtual students, siblings not yet in school, and 4K students. Here are the details of the meal pick-up program:
- Sign up using this form.
- The form is only to be used for students not already receiving breakfast or lunch at one of the three school buildings.
- Pick up will be Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm. to 2:00 p.m. at the back of the high school. Staff will greet you outside the building. Please do not come into the building.
- The first pick-up date will be Monday, September 14th. Sign up by Wednesday, September 9th in order to receive meals on the 14th. Moving forward, the deadline each week for pick up the following week will be Wednesdays.
- If there is a conflict with the pick-up time, contact Tammy Simonson to possibly arrange an alternate time.
If you have any questions regarding this program contact Food Service Director Tammy Simonson at tsimonson@scc.k12.wi.us or 715-796-5383 ext. 1111
Respectfully,
Tim Widiker
Superintendent
Student Services
Cooperative Academic Partnership Program
- Application Deadline Tuesday, September 8th
- Registration Deadline Tuesday, September 15th
- Payments Due Thursday, October 1st
Check or cash accepted in the office, pay online at scc.Revtrak.net
Partial payments can also be made if needed
CAPP Classes cost $100 per credit. Payments can be made out to SCC
- Intro to Public Speaking (Comm 111) - 3 Credits ($300)
- English 101 - 3 Credits ($300)
- Pre-Calculus (Math 108) - 5 Credits ($500)
- Calculus (Math 171) - 5 Credits ($500)
CAPP Contact: Mr. Travis Madigan, SCC School Counselor
715-796-5383 ext. 1122
Senior Meetings
Due to last school year’s canceled Junior Meeting Night, the High School Counseling Office will be sending weekly emails with information and resources regarding the following:
Post-Secondary Options
College applications
How to request a transcript
Scholarships
Financial Aid
ACT
During the week of September 8th, the Counseling Office will be reviewing transcripts of our seniors to be sure each student is on track for graduation. Individual plans will be made with the student if any gaps are determined and guardians will be notified.
If any senior student or parent has individual questions and would like to schedule a Senior meeting (optional) please contact your assigned counselor.
Seniors - Transcript Requests
Applying to Colleges?
- Transcripts need to be requested via an official electronic transcript system. At St. Croix Central, we use a program called “Parchment.”
- Clicking on this link will direct you to the Parchment website where you will be able to request official St Croix Central transcripts.
- This process will require you to create an account if you have not already done so.
- There is also a small fee for sending transcripts. However, simply requesting a transcript to view yourself is free of charge, but it will still require that you create an account.
- IMPORTANT: When registering with Parchment, you will need to search for your school. Leave the "Name" field blank, just type in Hammond, WI then Search
See the resources below to help you with the transcript request process.
Tracy Klein, School Counselor (K-Z)
tklein@scc.k12.wi.us, 715-796-5383 Ext. 1192
Main Office
REPORTING AN ABSENCE
- 715-796-5383 ext 1155
- Whenever possible, please report absences by 8:15 am
- Class Fee Payments are due by Friday, September 11th to the office.
- Check or cash accepted in the office, pay online at scc.Revtrak.net
CAPP PAYMENTS
- Due Thursday, October 1
- Check or cash accepted in the office, pay online at scc.Revtrak.net
- Partial payments can also be made if needed
MASKS
- Students and staff have done a wonderful job of wearing their masks during the day.
- Anyone in the building before or after school hours are required to wear a mask. Anyone refusing to do so will be asked to leave the building.
PHOTO RETAKE DAY
- Wednesday, September 30 starting at 7:45 am
STUDENT ID
- All students are expected to use their identification cards when checking in and out of the main office and for lunch.
- Students having an issue with their ID should stop by the main office
Yearbook Information
- Due by December 22nd.
- Preferred size is 2.5 x 3.5 @ 300 dpi and format is jpeg or png.
- All photos must be school appropriate
Also, we will be using the kindergarten photo of every senior. If you went to SCC for kindergarten we already have your photo. However, if you did not attend SCC for kindergarten please submit that as well.
Finally, we will also be doing a page with pictures of seniors and their SCC alumni parents. If your parent(s) are SCC alumni, please send a photo of you together with them, their names, and the year they graduated from SCC. Photos can be emailed to sccyearbook@scc.k12.wi.us
Technology Department
CHROMEBOOK COVERS
Students who refuse to use their cover may have their access temporarily disabled
Health Services
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Good management of your child’s asthma is important to his or her success at school. Clear communication between you, your child, your health care provider, and school staff is the key to managing asthma at school. A written Asthma Action Plan developed by your health care provider and shared with the school will help keep your child safe at school.
If your child has an Asthma Action Plan, please send a copy to the school health office. If your child does not have an Asthma Action Plan, please talk with your health care provider about developing one that can be shared with the school staff. It can be faxed directly to Vicki Dresang-Talapa, High School Health Assistant at fax number: 715-796-5562.
Health forms can be found on the school website.
Contact SCC HS Health Assistant
Vicki Dresang-Talapa
715-796-5383 ext. 1155
Permanent Links
Kurt Soderberg, High School Principal
Email: ksoderberg@scc.k12.wi.us
Website: www.scc.k12.wi.us
Location: 1751 Broadway Street, Hammond, WI, USA
Phone: (715)7965383
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stcroixcentralwi
