SITE-BASED DECISION MAKING (SBDM)
The SK Site-Based Council meets from 3-5 PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The public is invited to attend.
SBDM members are Marc Figgins, Tara Snelling, Jennifer Taylor, Karen Henderson, Christine Hoerlein, Megan Wilson, Leann Lewis, Craig Reinhart, Stephanie Schneider, Kelly Cassidy, Georgina Campbell and Martha Setters.
PARENT-TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA)
Please join the PTSA and attend meetings when possible. The PSTA president is Roxann Schmiade. Information about joining will be in the first-day student folders.
IMMUNIZATION
Make sure your child's immunization is up-to-date. If we do not have an immunization form on file, we will be unable to provide a schedule or enroll a student. If you have any questions, please call the school nurse.
DRESS CODE
Please ensure any clothing you purchase is in compliance with the dress code. Students who do not meet the dress code are subject to disciplinary action and will need to call home to have proper attire delivered. We ask for your support on checking students' clothing before they leave home.
Please be assured while steps are in place to be consistent, a student who is found to be out-of-compliance will need to fix the issue before going to class. A copy of the dress code is available on the school web page.
SAFETY
We strive to provide a positive, safe and appropriate learning environment for all students. The following policies help maintain a safe learning environment:
1. The building is unlocked from 7:20 AM -2:50 PM. Access to the building before or after school is limited to supervised activities only.
2. Security Sweeps including use of cameras, police and canine units are performed (cars and lockers included).
3. Please note the SBDM approved cell phone policy and encourage your student to follow this policy. We are unable to allocate resources to investigate theft or loss of cell phones or electronic items such as personal music players. Students bring such items at their own risk. Instruction must not be interrupted by cell phones.
4. We encourage all students to support a positive school environment by reporting unsafe or situations of concern to school personnel. Anonymous reports may be made through 903-HELP, but we request this be used in serious situations only.
5. Identification is required to check a student out of school.
OPEN HOUSE & PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Students and parents can pick up schedules and tour the building on Tuesday, August 13.
Parent-teacher conferences and an open house will be held in September. Watch Simon Says for more information.
SCHEDULES & PARKING PASSES
Students may pick up schedules and parking passes on Tuesday, August 13 from 9 AM - 2 PM.
Student schedules may also be viewed on Infinite Campus. For IC assistance, please call the counseling office. Schedule change requests will be available in the counseling office for students to fill out if an omission has been made. Schedule changes for elective courses, teacher preference or AP courses may not be made.
Students will report to homeroom on the first day and will receive an updated schedule at that time.
ATTENDANCE
Students missing school will be required to make up all work. Leaving early, arriving late, excused/unexcused absences, being sent to AA (in-school suspensions) and suspensions from school, etc. all count toward the total that could result in loss of credit.
Parent notes are accepted for up to three (3) events per grading period up to a maximum of nine (9) events per school year. Any child who has been absent from school without valid excuse for three (3) or more days or tardy on three (3) or more days is a truant regardless of the number of minutes he/she is tardy.
No final exams will be given early. In order to attend extracurricular school activities, a student must be present in school. Students who are absent or have early dismissals on days of events (example: dance) will not be allowed to attend according to our attendance policy.
Graduation participation requires fewer than 9 unexcused events. While students who miss more may still qualify for a diploma, they will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies.
LOCKERS
As part of the locker rental, students are provided with an individual school locker and a combination lock for security. Students need to keep the lock combination private for security purposes. Students are responsible for any contents of the locker. Students may not use personal locks on school lockers. A lost lock results in a $6 replacement fee.
NEW SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Building opens @ 7:20 AM
Building closes @ 2:50 PM
1st Period 7:40-8:34
2nd Period 8:39-9:33
3rd Period 9:38-10:32
SKORE 10:36-11:03
4th Period 11:07-12:32
5th Period 12:27-1:31
6th Period 1:36-2:30
Please - no student drop-offs before 7:20 and pickup students by 2:50.
COMMUNICATION
The faculty and administration of Simon Kenton High School extend an open invitation to all parents to email, call, or set up an appointment for a conference. Please contact your teachers as needed to insure a successful school year. To help keep parents informed, we utilize our website and use a calling system to deliver important information.
To keep parents updated on student progress, we mail report cards home and give students progress reports every few weeks. You may also check grades online through Infinite Campus.
To email a teacher, use the following format:
STUDENT PARKING / DROPOFF OF STUDENTS
Having a parking permit is a privilege. Parking permits are assigned through an application process based on priority of need, with primary consideration given to seniors with school-related activities (i.e. co-op, sports, band, etc.) and secondary consideration given to after-school employment and other personal needs.
Any student who abuses the privilege through unsafe driving or repeated tardies will forfeit his/her parking permit (see parking regulations on application). Those students curently approved for permits should bring the $20 parking fee, driver's license and proof of insurance to receive a permit on August 13 from 9 AM-2 PM.
Only students with paid fees will be issued a permit. You must have a permit to park on the first day of school. Parking pass lists will be posted at the front of school beginning August 3.
Applications are available on the school web page.
Concerning student drop-offs: when dropping off or picking up students, please pull forward as far as possible in the driving lanes to help the flow of traffic. Also, please observe any cones and staff members directing traffic. Please do not double park in the lanes in front of the school.
