PSAT-Explore Testing Set For Next Wednesday, October 12, 8:00-11:15 am
Next Wednesday, October 12, SLHS sophomores and juniors will participate in the National Testing Day program for the PSAT-NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) as SLHS freshman take the ACT Explore Assessment.
The PSAT-NMSQT is a practice exam that provides students a baseline for their readiness for the SAT. The purpose of the Explore assessment is twofold: 1) To provide freshmen students, their parents, and the school, an updated scholastic benchmark, and 2) To offer freshmen early insight to the types of careers that fit them well based upon their responses during the strong interest inventory portion of the test that precedes the academic component of the assessment.
Each assessment will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 11:15 a.m. These tests will replace periods 1 and 5 this Wednesday. All students, including seniors, who will be given the early part of the day off, will continue with periods 7 and 8 after lunch.
Annual Fall Bash Celebration Scheduled For October 21 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
On October 21, the SLHS student body will again celebrate the conclusion of the first quarter with the annual Fall Bash, sponsored by the SLHS Student Government. For the first time ever, the event will take place on campus and will include pizza ($1 a slice), music, basketball and volleyball tournaments, and the always popular "Pie-the-Teacher" event! This year's Fall Bash will run from 6 pm to 10 pm. Students are encouraged to bring a friend of high school age. Guest passes may be obtained from Mr. Craig. Admission is free!
SLHS to Offer After-School Math Tutoring In Preparation for the HSPE
Through the generosity of parent volunteer Torry Johnson, a former Douglas HS math teacher and current SLHS parent, Sierra Lutheran is pleased to announce a complimentary, after-school math tutoring program for any student who has not passed the math section of the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam. This prep program will run on Mondays from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., beginning October 10 - November 7. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Seddon at tseddon@slhs.com.
Driver Education Program Available Through Western Nevada College
Western Nevada College will be presenting a 30-hour New Driver Education Class on Saturdays, from October 8 - November 5 at the WNC Carson City Campus. The class, which will run from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., will be taught by Wendy Miller (a WNC instructor and SLHS parent). This class meets the requirement for all new drivers under the age of 18 to receive a Nevada driver's license. The total cost of the class is $95.
To register go to www.wnc.edu/drivereducation. For questions or help with registration, please call 775 445-4458.
Limited Space Remains For SLHS Trip to WACAC College Fair at UNR on Nov. 6
Only a few seats remain for students interested in joining the SLHS trip to the Western Association for College Admissions Counseling (WACAC) College Fair at the University of Nevada Reno on Sunday, November 6. The fair runs from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Joe Crowley Student Union at UNR. The first 20 students who sign-up will have the opportunity to have a seat in one of the two vans being driven to the fair by Dr. Seddon and Mr. Underwood. The vans are scheduled to depart SLHS at 1:00 p.m. and return at approximately 5:00 p.m. To reserve space, please e-mail Mr. Underwood at underwood@slhs.com.
SLHS - BlueGo Partnership Underway; Save Time and Money - Go BlueGo!
The highly-anticipated partnership between Sierra Lutheran High School and the Blue Go transit service began on Monday with routes servicing three areas within SLHS's catchment area.
The route times and destinations reflect the opportunity for students to be dropped off in the morning at 7:49 a.m. (Carson City and South Lake Tahoe passengers) and 7:55 a.m. (Minden-Gardnerville passengers). Two different pick-up times exist for each route in the afternoon.
For additional route and fare information, please visit the Blue Go website - www.bluego.org.
SLHS Scrip Information Forthcoming; Christmas Tree Sale Postponed to 2013
As previously communicated, SLHS has plans to launch its revised scrip program during the month of October. Information about the program and how to participate are forthcoming in a letter that will be mailed home.
Additionally, SLHS has decided to postpone its involvement in the Christmas tree sale program to 2013 due to increased shipping minimums required to avoid excess shipping costs. Over the next year, SLHS will engage local churches, schools, and civic organizations to meet the new threshold.
