The week of October 24th-28th is going to be full of changes and modified schedules for all SHS students. Please keep the following changes in mind as the week approaches. Tuesday, October 25th- This is College Board day where 10th and 11th graders will be taking the PSAT. Here’s what the day looks like: 9th Graders- Off campus to tour University of Oregon. They will return for regular dismissal. 10th and 11th Graders- Proctoring the test begins at 8:15 and will last until noon. Some students will test in their PRIDE classrooms while others will be reassigned for the day. Lunch will be from 12:15-1:00. Students will select from a number of special topic presentations in the afternoon. 12th Graders- From 8:15 until noon, we have a number of Senior-specific topics for students. Lunch will be from 12:15-1:00. Students will select from a number of special topic presentations in the afternoon. Tuesday, October 25th, 5:00- Financial Aid Information Night. All students/families are welcome to attend though information is most relevant for 11th and 12th graders. We will have information on federal and state grant and loan programs for students, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is an important starting point for other forms of financial aid. Please be on the lookout for notifications from teachers about signing-up for conferences. Wednesday, October 26th- School Nurse Ian Jarman will lead all students in a special broadcast lesson about the rise of fentanyl use as a public health concern. This lesson will be delivered during PRIDE classes. Thursday, October 27th- This is a non-school day to allow for family conferences from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. However, in the morning, Seniors who signed-up in advance will take the SAT from 8:15 until about noon. Tests have been ordered for those students, and they will be taking it at no cost to them. Please be on the lookout for notifications from teachers about signing-up for conferences. Thursday, October 27th, 6:30- Financial Aid Information Night. This is a repeat of Tuesday’s presentation offered at an alternate time to accommodate busy schedules. Friday, October 28th- Family Conferences 8:00-12:00. We know that schedule changes are disruptive to students and families. However, these changes allow us to offer a more robust set of opportunities for our students.

SHS Schedule Changes October 25 to October 28

Bev Scott

October 18, 2022

Dear SHS Students and Families, 

The week of October 24th-28th is going to be full of changes and modified schedules for all SHS students. Please keep the following changes in mind as the week approaches.

  • Tuesday, October 25th- This is College Board day where 10th and 11th graders will be taking the PSAT. Here’s what the day looks like:

    • 9th Graders- Off campus to tour University of Oregon. They will return for regular dismissal.

    • 10th and 11th Graders- Proctoring the test begins at 8:15 and will last until noon. Some students will test in their PRIDE classrooms while others will be reassigned for the day. Lunch will be from 12:15-1:00. Students will select from a number of special topic presentations in the afternoon. 

    • 12th Graders- From 8:15 until noon, we have a number of Senior-specific topics for students.  Lunch will be from 12:15-1:00. Students will select from a number of special topic presentations in the afternoon.

  • Tuesday, October 25th, 5:00- Financial Aid Information Night. All students/families are welcome to attend though information is most relevant for 11th and 12th graders. We will have information on federal and state grant and loan programs for students, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is an important starting point for other forms of financial aid. Please be on the lookout for notifications from teachers about signing-up for conferences.

  • Wednesday, October 26th- School Nurse Ian Jarman will lead all students in a special broadcast lesson about the rise of fentanyl use as a public health concern. This lesson will be delivered during PRIDE classes. 

  • Thursday, October 27th- This is a non-school day to allow for family conferences from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. However, in the morning, Seniors who signed-up in advance will take the SAT from 8:15 until about noon. Tests have been ordered for those students, and they will be taking it at no cost to them. Please be on the lookout for notifications from teachers about signing-up for conferences.

  • Thursday, October 27th, 6:30- Financial Aid Information Night. This is a repeat of Tuesday’s presentation offered at an alternate time to accommodate busy schedules. 

  • Friday, October 28th- Family Conferences 8:00-12:00.  

We know that schedule changes are disruptive to students and families. However, these changes allow us to offer a more robust set of opportunities for our students.

Mike Harklerode

Siuslaw High School Principal

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