Principal's Newsletter
June 2020
Parents and Students,
The final stretch has come and during these past few months, we could not be prouder of our students. They have embraced distance learning, participated in numerous on-line activities, and even served the community in unique ways. We still, however, have a few weeks to go and we want to ensure that our students finish strong.
Students need to check Schoology each and every day. The skills that students are acquiring and the foundational knowledge that they are mastering are extremely important ingredients when students move forward to the next learning level. It is imperative for students to continue to build upon their reading, writing, and math skills so that they continue progress toward college and career readiness.
On the heels of an amazing and unprecedented boardwalk graduation procession, we would like to wish the members of the Class of 2020 the best of luck! Seniors are reminded to register for their formal graduation photo where they will receive their diploma. A QR code to facilitate registration can be found on the bottom of this page. Additional information regarding completion of intent forms, locker contents pickup, and scholarship announcements is ongoing.
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, we know that parents and students are curious about how students will retrieve school supplies from lockers and how they will return textbooks and other school materials. That information along with information about Credit Recovery opportunities in Summer School is forthcoming. While Maryland embraces the various phases to return to a new normal, our school system will be sure to keep you informed regarding what our 2020 – 2021 school opening will look like.
Please continue to refer to the county website, our school website, www.stephen-decaturhs.com, and our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Snapchat) for additional information. For your convenience, helpful links and resources are posted on this page as well.
In closing, we want to thank you for your continued support and wish you and your family health as we inch closer to the summer!
Sincerely,
Thomas Sites, Principal
Parents and Students,
The final stretch has come and during these past few months, we could not be prouder of our students. They have embraced distance learning, participated in numerous on-line activities, and even served the community in unique ways. We still, however, have a few weeks to go and we want to ensure that our students finish strong.
Students need to check Schoology each and every day. The skills that students are acquiring and the foundational knowledge that they are mastering are extremely important ingredients when students move forward to the next learning level. It is imperative for students to continue to build upon their reading, writing, and math skills so that they continue progress toward college and career readiness.
On the heels of an amazing and unprecedented boardwalk graduation procession, we would like to wish the members of the Class of 2020 the best of luck! Seniors are reminded to register for their formal graduation photo where they will receive their diploma. A QR code to facilitate registration can be found on the bottom of this page. Additional information regarding completion of intent forms, locker contents pickup, and scholarship announcements is ongoing.
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, we know that parents and students are curious about how students will retrieve school supplies from lockers and how they will return textbooks and other school materials. That information along with information about Credit Recovery opportunities in Summer School is forthcoming. While Maryland embraces the various phases to return to a new normal, our school system will be sure to keep you informed regarding what our 2020 – 2021 school opening will look like.
Please continue to refer to the county website, our school website, www.stephen-decaturhs.com, and our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Snapchat) for additional information. For your convenience, helpful links and resources are posted on this page as well.
In closing, we want to thank you for your continued support and wish you and your family health as we inch closer to the summer!
Sincerely,
Thomas Sites, Principal
IMPORTANT DOWNLOADS for GRADUATING SENIORS:
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CELEBRATING OUR #CLASSof2020STRONG
Check out our on-going gallery of seniors!
Seniors: Be sure to DM our Instagram account, @SDHSSeniors2020.
Check out our on-going gallery of seniors!
Seniors: Be sure to DM our Instagram account, @SDHSSeniors2020.
PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THESE HELPFUL RESOURCES:
HELPFUL HINTS for DISTANCE LEARNING:
- Maintain a consistent school routine. Don't let your circadian rhythms get too far away from a normal school-week routine.
- Be sure to check in to Schoology and complete work for each class every day.
- Communicate issues with teachers, counselors, and/or administrators if you need clarification or have questions or concerns.
- Stay positive. We are all in this together and we will emerge from this stronger than before.
Find out more about how Worcester County Public Schools are keeping our children safe while they are at school by visiting www.worcesterk12.org.
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SCHOOLOGYAll students can access their course content through Schoology. Daily and weekly assignments will be posted. In most cases, students will be given a range of time to complete assignments. Students should be checking Schoology daily. Students can access Schoology through this link or by visiting the "Digital Programs" page on our school website,
www.stephen-decaturhs.com. One helpful hint: Schoology works best with the Chrome web browser. |
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Important Social Media Accounts:
INSTAGRAM
Page of our School Counselors:
@sdhsschoolcounselors
An excellent resource for students, parents, and our community. Check out their Tips of the Day too!
Page of our School Counselors:
@sdhsschoolcounselors
An excellent resource for students, parents, and our community. Check out their Tips of the Day too!
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INSTAGRAM
Page for Senior Information: @seniorseahawks All of the important information seniors need from our guidance department. Application & scholarship help. |
INSTAGRAM & TWITTER
Information from our Testing Office:
@sdhstesting
An excellent resource for our students & parents about county and state assessments and Advanced Placement testing.
Information from our Testing Office:
@sdhstesting
An excellent resource for our students & parents about county and state assessments and Advanced Placement testing.
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FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, and SNAPCHAT
Official pages for school communication: @seniorseahawks For important information, announcements, and celebrations of our students and our school. |
