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Principal's Newsletter
Fall 2021
Dear Parents and Families,
It has certainly been an exciting and smooth start to what promises to be a fantastic school-year. No one can deny that COVID-19 poses challenges, but we feel our health and safety protocols are strong, consistent, and working well!
With our health measures in place, Stephen Decatur High School has been able to remain a busy place. Our most exciting news came at the beginning of September when we learned that Stephen Decatur High School has earned the distinction as “Best School” by Coastal Style Magazine! We would like to thank our students, faculty, community, and school system leadership for their dedication and continued support in making our schools the best they can be.
During the month of September, our nine sports teams have been cruising through their seasons in spectacular fashion. We also held school-wide officer elections and we are looking forward to the leadership that our new officers will bring. Looking ahead to the coming weeks, we are excited to begin the fall session of the After School Academy, which will feature both tutorial and enrichment programs including a new Podcasting program. Other events that are on the horizon for us include the National English Honor Society Induction Ceremony, the Rho Kappa Induction Ceremony, the Presidential Service Award Ceremony, and Homecoming Week which is October 18 - 23. Our Green School initiatives also continue with our recycling campaign and preparations for our composting project.
While a large degree of normalcy has returned, so has state testing. This year we will be administering several assessments including MISA, MCAPs, HSA, PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement examinations. Please refer to our “Testing” page on our school website for information. Parents are reminded that the school opens at 7:30AM and the school-day ends at 2:40PM. We know that traffic continues to be challenging. Please plan ahead and be patient as you follow the established traffic patterns.
Communication is essential and we strive to connect to our students, parents and families, and community each and every day. We will continue reaching out to you with weekly robo-calls and text messages. We also encourage you to visit our website and follow our social pages including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok for announcements, information, and celebrations.
As always, we wish to express our sincere gratitude toward our entire school community. We would not be the amazing school that we are without the help and support of all of you. Thank you and may you have a safe, healthy, and happy fall season!
Sincerely,
Thomas Sites, Principal
Dear Parents and Families,
It has certainly been an exciting and smooth start to what promises to be a fantastic school-year. No one can deny that COVID-19 poses challenges, but we feel our health and safety protocols are strong, consistent, and working well!
With our health measures in place, Stephen Decatur High School has been able to remain a busy place. Our most exciting news came at the beginning of September when we learned that Stephen Decatur High School has earned the distinction as “Best School” by Coastal Style Magazine! We would like to thank our students, faculty, community, and school system leadership for their dedication and continued support in making our schools the best they can be.
During the month of September, our nine sports teams have been cruising through their seasons in spectacular fashion. We also held school-wide officer elections and we are looking forward to the leadership that our new officers will bring. Looking ahead to the coming weeks, we are excited to begin the fall session of the After School Academy, which will feature both tutorial and enrichment programs including a new Podcasting program. Other events that are on the horizon for us include the National English Honor Society Induction Ceremony, the Rho Kappa Induction Ceremony, the Presidential Service Award Ceremony, and Homecoming Week which is October 18 - 23. Our Green School initiatives also continue with our recycling campaign and preparations for our composting project.
While a large degree of normalcy has returned, so has state testing. This year we will be administering several assessments including MISA, MCAPs, HSA, PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement examinations. Please refer to our “Testing” page on our school website for information. Parents are reminded that the school opens at 7:30AM and the school-day ends at 2:40PM. We know that traffic continues to be challenging. Please plan ahead and be patient as you follow the established traffic patterns.
Communication is essential and we strive to connect to our students, parents and families, and community each and every day. We will continue reaching out to you with weekly robo-calls and text messages. We also encourage you to visit our website and follow our social pages including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok for announcements, information, and celebrations.
As always, we wish to express our sincere gratitude toward our entire school community. We would not be the amazing school that we are without the help and support of all of you. Thank you and may you have a safe, healthy, and happy fall season!
Sincerely,
Thomas Sites, Principal
TIPS for SUCCESS
Schoology - https://worcester.schoology.com
- The Schoology App works fine sometimes – Web Browser is highly recommended.
- Download ‘Get’ Google Chrome from the Leaf App (titled “Student”) to use Schoology on Chrome.
- Username & password were mailed with student’s schedule (same info as last year).
- Students will have assignments to complete every day in each class.
- Assignments will be due by the end of the day unless a specific due date was noted.
- Make sure iPads and pens are charged and ready for each day of learning.
- General Video Resources: Click here or use this link - https://tinyurl.com/yxrsy4g4.
- Grades are not visible to parents/students until mid September.
- Get the app and set up notifications as desired to track progress with grades.
- Click on the teacher's name to send them an e-mail.
- First, contact a student’s teacher for assistance.
- Second, Contact helpdesk@worcesterk12.org.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
- 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!
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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: @SDHSSeahawks For important information, announcements, and celebrations of our students and our school. |
