Guidance Newsletter February 2021

We are fresh into 2021, which means any negativity from 2020 may still be lingering. It's easy to forget about the good in our lives, whether it's big or small. We want to focus on bringing back the good and spreading kindness at Shawnee High School. Think about the expression, "It's nice to be nice." The week of February 14-20 is Random Acts of Kindness Week. Send us your stories and/or pictures of your random acts of kindness. Let's make kindness the norm!

There will be no school on Monday, February 15th.

February is known as Black History Month, initiated by Carter G. Woodson, the second African American to earn a Ph.D. at Harvard University and whose parents were slaves. To learn more about Black History Month and how to celebrate diversity, read here and check out Netflix for informative movies.

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr

Due to the cancellations our scheduling timeline has been pushed back.

Here is what the scheduling process looks like:

• The school counselors have been presenting in English classes about the Course of Studies and Course Requests Form
• Students will bring signed form back and meet with counselors during English class the first week of February
• Students will put in requests on the computer with counselors
• Teachers reviews 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.

Our add/drop policies are changing next year and there will be few schedule changes. Take the time to discuss next year's schedule, plan strategically, and ask questions!

Our students will be presenting the "The Princess Caper's" by Taryn Temple. They will be performing February 26th and 27th at 7pm. Ticket information will be available at a later date.

Attention staff members: There will be an open dress rehearsal on February 25th at 7pm to see the play for free. Contact Ms. Hirn if you're interested in attending!

Description of "The Princess Caper's": When happily ever after isn't all it's cracked up to be, what's a princess to do? Bored of their fairy-tale lives, Cindy, Snow, Beauty, Briar Rose, and Florine embark on an adventure to save the kingdom from rap-obsessed supervillain Delusia, whose dancing minions are stealing the youth of all the children in the land. With the help of exercise guru Rumpel Stiltskin and the Big No-Longer-Bad Wolf, they may stand a chance, but only if the Narrators can remember how the story goes. Will they discover the shadowy figure behind D-diddy's evil scheme before it's too late? Find out in this funny and fast-paced fractured fairy tale.

The following lists includes important upcoming test dates. Parents, please be mindful of the testing schedule and try to avoid scheduling appointments on these dates.

Tuesday, March 9th: Junior ACT

Tuesday, March 23rd: Part 1 ELA EOC & ACT Make-up (2 hour delay)

Thursday, March 25th: Part 2 ELA EOC (2 hour delay)

Tuesday, April 13th: Biology, History, & Government EOC (3 hour delay)

Tuesday, April 20th: Algebra & Geometry EOC (3 hour delay)

Students who have earned a spot on the honor roll for the first two nine weeks are invited to attend the forty-first annual Scholar Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, March 10th in the Shawnee High School Auditorium. Students will receive recognition for their academic achievement and be our special guests at a dessert reception immediately following in the West Cafeteria. Invitation letters and reservation forms will be mailed to qualifying students by mid-February.

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.). The 411 Blast Day allowed our 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 on the link below.

Please see your school counselor for further questions!

Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU8cm5uyVSKXdyms63B7eohRX2aNd9jyUktMG_nlWeCHYaCg/viewform

CCP is an opportunity for 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. There is an informational video about CCP and the application process posted on the guidance website.

Website: https://www.limashawnee.com/o/shawnee-high/page/high-school-guidance--8

A new scholarship is being 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!

Seniors can view the scholarship list on the guidance website to access local, state, and national scholarship opportunities. The scholarships highlighted in yellow have upcoming deadlines. There will be more local ones available soon! Stop by the guidance office or email your school counselor if you have any questions. Click here to check out the scholarship list.

It's not too late to order your caps & gowns! See Mrs. Ballinger in the west office for more details.

Don't forget to send us your stories and/or pictures of your random acts of kindness!

Ohio CareLine: 1-800-720-9616

Crisis Text Line: Text "4hope" to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Hopeline: 1-800-567-HOPE

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-4663

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Guidance Secretary

Email: jeri@limashawnee.com
Phone: 419-998-8004

Students A-Go

Email: abagaelw@limashawnee.com
Phone: 419-998-8004

Students Gr-Pe

Email: sharla@limashawnee.com
Phone: 419-998-8004

Students Pf-Z

Email: rexa@limashawnee.com
Phone: 419-998-8004