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Message from the Principal 8-30-15
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Wow! What a great start to what is bound to be another great year at Scott High School. School is well underway and everyone is working hard to maintain the high level of learning which is a tradition at Scott High School. With a little over 930 students currently enrolled, we are excited to see them start off the year in such a positive manner.
ScottFest
Thanks so much to everyone who came and joined us for ScottFest. It was a great success with hundreds of visitors touring the new wing, visiting the ScottFest booths, and enjoying the Scott Concession Stand.
Schedules First trimester schedules are set. It is possible that a student has a class or two which will need to be adjusted for the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. We will be working on those in the next few weeks. It is likely we will need to hire additional staff to accommodate the slight increase in enrollment. A change in staffing will increase the options for student schedules in 2nd and 3rd trimester. If your child has an open class in the 2nd or 3rd trimester, don't worry; we will be adjusting that schedule over the next few weeks to assure they have a full schedule before classes begin. We will continue to work on schedules to improve the quality of the educational experience at Scott High School.
Learning and Behavioral Expectations Scott High School students have experienced several conversations since the beginning of school in relation to learning and behavior expectations. These included small group instruction from multiple teachers and a presentation from myself. This week a letter from Scott High School will be sent home which references these events and policies with links to information for you to review with your child. Please take the time to review, sign, and return to the school. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at Brennon.Sapp@kenton.kyschools.us
Construction The Kenton County School Board continues to support and facilitate the structural improvements to Scott High School. Over the next year, construction will continue on a new science wing, library, and cafeteria. The new wing is scheduled to open in the fall of 2016. To see some of this construction in action, you can view a video clip of recent activity here.
Scott Cares Scott Cares will continue a weekly advisory period this year. Once a week, we will meet in small groups with our students to discuss their future as well as the best ways for them to become responsible adults. The first three days of school we utilized the advisor/advisee period to review student expectations as well as send information home for parents to review. After reviewing student expectations, parents are asked to confirm understanding by signing a written acknowledgement which should then be sent back to school. If you have any questions about student expectations, please contact me at Brennon.Sapp@kenton.kyschools.us.
Grading Scale After a year of research, conversations with teachers, students, and parents, Scott High School SBDM asked the Kenton County Board of Education if they would alter the district grading scale to a ten point scale in order to be more consistent with college grading scales as well as other advantages (please see SBDM minutes for more details). Beginning this fall the new grading scale will be in effect in Kenton County Schools.
Introducing the Latin System of Senior Recognition After a year of research, conversations with teachers, students, and parents, Scott High School SBDM asked the Kenton County Board of Education to allow high schools to implement a Latin System of Recognition in order to recognize seniors for reaching high levels of academic achievement as well as support a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Beginning with the class of 2016, Scott High School will transition from recognizing a Valedictorian and Salutatorian to utilizing the Latin System of Academic Performance. For the 2015-2016 academic year, Scott High School plans to recognize a Valedictorian and a Salutatorian in addition to recognizing students utilizing the Latin System of recognition as follows: -
Summa Cum laude, meaning "with highest honor"
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Magna Cum Laude, meaning "with great honor"
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Cum Laude, meaning "with praise" (or "with honor")
We are so excited for the new school year. Scott will continue to be a place where great students do amazing things. We hope you will be a part of our community. Please let us know if you have questions or we can help in any way. Thanks.
Dr. Brennon Sapp Proud to be Principal of Scott High School The Kenton County School District
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Picture Day will be Wednesday, September 16
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All students must be photographed to be included in the yearbook.
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No one is obligated to purchase pictures.
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Please avoid wearing green.
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If you are an Academy student or an NKU student, please arrange a time to be here to get your picture taken for the yearbook.
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THE SEPTEMBER REGULAR SBDM MEETING
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The September regular SBDM meeting will be held Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00pm in the Library with Principal Chat with Dr. Sapp beginning at 5:30 & again following the SBDM meeting. All meetings are open to the public. Agendas are posted on Scott's website as they are uploaded.
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INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL
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Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal Log-in Information:
Please Note:Established Parent and Student Portals have not changed. Continue to use the same log-in information as last year.
Parents, If you do not have your Infinite Campus Parent Portal set up, please do so. If you do not know your 32-digit GUID activation code, you can obtain it 2 ways: 1) Guardians may come into the school, show a photo I.D. and receive their code OR 2) by emailing the secretary donna.merkle@kenton.kyschools.us from your email address that is on your student's records. The email addresses must match. Also, please be sure to give us your current email address on your student's 15-16 abbreviated enrollment form that will be sent home the first day of school.
Students: Your username is your 9-digit State ID # which can be found on any report card, previous year schedule, etc.
If you have not changed your password, it will be the default which is: First initial followed by last initial followed by your 6-digit birthday, lower case, no spaces. (Example: jsmith042403)
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NEW KENTON COUNTY GRADING SCALE
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If you would like to purchase a 2015 graduation DVD, please stop by the front office between the hours of 8-11am and noon-3pm. The cost of $10 can be paid by cash or check made out to Scott High School.
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JUNIOR STATESMEN OF AMERICA INFORMATION
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Are you interested in politics and government? Do you enjoy going on field trips? Do you just like to voice your opinion and argue with people?
If so, the Scott High School Junior Statesmen of America is looking for new members like you. Last year, the Scott JSA participated in conventions at the state capitol in Frankfort, and in Washington D.C.
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Quick Recall teams (varsity, JV, and freshman) of Academic Team will begin practicing from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning September 1st and 2nd. When matches begin, practices will be on Tuesdays and we will continue to practice on Wednesdays. Anyone who is interested in Quick Recall but was unable to make the Informational Meeting last week is still welcome to come.
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Save the Dates:
Homecoming Parade and Game will be October 2nd.
Homecoming Dance will be October 3rd.
More details to come!
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Interested in writing? Want an environment to help your inner author come out? Come to Writing Club on Thursdays after school in room 1410B.
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SCOTT EAGLE THEATRE PRESENTS: Open Mic Night
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Scott Eagle Theatre will be hosting the first Open Mic Night on the year on Friday, September 4th from 7-10 pm in the auditorium. Bring something to perform and share with your peers! All are welcome, $2 donation requested for entrance. See Mr. Harris with any questions.
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SPORTS SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
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SPORTS SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE online as they are uploaded at
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Student Council would like to get feedback to improve their impact on Scott High School. If you would like to give feedback, complete the form here. |
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NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
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Check Scott's Counseling Department webpage frequently at
http://scottcounseling.weebly.com/ for information on Assessment dates, mental/emotional well-being, contact information, college/internship/scholarship opportunities and much more!
2015 SENIORS: Check with your college. Do you need to send a final transcript? Click HERE for info or see Scott's counseling website link above for directions on how to send.
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SCOTT EAGLE CLUB INFORMATION FOR 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
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2015-2016 Eagle Club
SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL EAGLE CLUB
Who We Are:
The Eagle Club is a combination of a PTO and Athletic Booster Club.
What We Do:
The Eagle Club is designed to give financial help to the school and athletic teams. Some of the items that the Eagle Club helps to finance are all the academic awards that are given on Awards night in May, the Eagle Cash program, Scholarships (3 @ $1000), receptions such as the meal provided before parent-teacher night and elects the SBDM parent representatives each year. They help finance athletics by paying half of a teams' cost to purchase new uniforms every so many years, awards to district, regional, and state champions. The Eagle Club pays for the letters, bars, and pins for both athletics and academics. In addition, the club accepts special requests. A few years ago, the Eagle Club helped the band finance new chairs for the band room and recently, the drama club made a request for help with some items for the spring production. The majority of the money used to fund these requests is generated from the concession stands at our home games. Yearly the Club spends approximately $20,000 to support Scott High School activities. Beginning in 2012, Fieldhouse grillouts and after school concessions have funded many athletic teams and school organizations.
Joining Eagle Club:
Every family is an automatic member of the Eagle Club. Currently, the Eagle Club is entertaining thoughts on a membership drive in order to raise more funds to use for the students of Scott High School.
Officers:
President - Chastity Boyd
Vice President - Jonna Parsons
Concessions - Dana Tucker / Lori Davis
Treasurer - Allyson Fuller-Moore
Secretary - Jeremiah Madden
Principal - Brennon Sapp
Athletic Director - Bill Schwartz
SBDM parent representatives - Kelly Flynn, Lisa Beckelhimer, and Anitra Allen
Meetings
All meetings are open to the public and are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM in the library. During these meetings, information about the school activities are shared by Dr. Sapp, Principal and Mr. Schwartz, Athletic Director.
September 22
October 27
November 24
January 26
February 23
March 29
April 26
May 24
Scott High Eagle Club elected officers for the 2015-2016 school year at their last meeting.
YOU CAN HELP SCOTT HS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
through the Kroger Community Rewards Program!
Scott Eagle Club is now participating in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. It's easy to register! Click for Registration Directions
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If you would like to receive daily announcements in your email inbox during the school year,
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UPCOMING FALL
EVENTS
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August 31
Tabletop Gaming Club
2:30-4:30; Rm.226
The Fellowship of Christian Students: Rm. 1410A
Volleyball practice 3-5
Football Practice 3-5:30
Band Practice
September 1 Student Council Meeting 7-7:20am, Rm 1410AB Key Club Meeting 2:45-4pm; Rm. 220 Football Practice 3:30-5:30 Volleyball Home Game 4-9 Girls Soccer Home Game 5-10 September 2 Navy Recruiter Lunch Visit Tabletop Gaming Club, 2:30-4:30; Rm. 226 Drama Officer Meeting 3-4:30pm; Rm.1330 Swim Practice 3-4:30 Volleyball practice 3-5 Football Practice 3:30-5:30 September 3 Writing Club 2:30-3:30, Rm 1410B JSA Meeting, 2:45-4pm; Library Football Practice 3:30-5:30 Volleyball Home Game 4-9 September 4 Tabletop Gaming Club, 2:30-4:30; Rm. 226 Volleyball September Slam 4-10 Scott Drama Open Mic Night: 7-11pm; Auditorium September 5 Volleyball September Slam 7-5 Football Practice 8:30-11 Scott TFMS Football vs Twenhofel 2:30pm Scott WD v Campbell VFB Scott Football TW vs TF 3:30pm September 7 Tabletop Gaming Club, 2:30-4:30 Scott Swim Practice 3-4:30 Band Practice September 8 Student Council Meeting, 7-7:20am, Rm 1410AB Key Club meeting, 2:45-4pm; Rm. 220 Volleyball practice 3-5 Football Practice 3:30-5:30 Scott SBDM Reg.Meeting 6pm, Library September 9 Army Recruiter Lunch Visit Tabletop Gaming Club, 2:30-4:30; Rm.226 Scott Drama Meeting 1330-A 3-4:30pm Swim Practice 3-430 Football Practice 3:30-5:30 Band practice 6-9 pm September 10 Writing Club 2:30-3:30, 1410B JSA meeting 2:45-4pm; Library Football Practice 3:30-5:30 Volleyball Home Game 4-9 Football Home Game 5-8 September 11 Tabletop Gaming Club, 2:30-4:30; Rm.226 Volleyball practice 3-5 Varsity Football Home Game 5-10 September 12 Football Practice 8:30-11
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IMPORTANT
2015-16 DATES
Please note: Most of these dates are taken from the 2015-2016 Kenton County Schools Calendar and are subject to change. You may view the calendar here.
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September 7
Labor Day ~ Schools Closed
October 9 & 12
Schools Closed
November 3
Schools Closed
November 25-27
Schools Closed
December 21
Winter Break Begins~
Schools closed
January 4, 2016
Students return from break
January 18
ML King Jr. Day~
Schools Closed
February 25
Presidents Day~
Schools closed
March 28
Schools closed
April 11-15
Spring Break~
Schools closed
May 16
Primary Election~
Schools closed
May 27
Students Last Day
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OPPORTUNITIES IN & AROUND THE SCOTT COMMUNITY
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Click here for links to flyers with information on community happenings, including.
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LET'S STAY
IN TOUCH!
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To keep up with all the latest Scott happenings, please check the
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daily announcements in your email inbox, please email
Thank you for your interest in Scott High School, where great students do amazing things.
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KINGS ISLAND DISCOUNT COUPONS are available in the front office for anyone who would like to stop by & pick some up.
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THE EAGLE'S EYE
