The School Nurse is selling paper "shoes" to
raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The
"shoes" can be purchased for $1 and dedicated to a friend, family member,
etc. that will be posted on the walls of Scott High. The goal
is to raise $400 for Juvenile Diabetes research, so come see the
school nurse to purchase your diabetic "shoe" and help find a cure for
Juvenile Diabetes. The yearly walk will be on May 20, 2012 at the
State Capitol Complex, see
www.walk.jdrf.org for more information.
Anyone interested in going on the Costa Rica trip
needs to see Mr. Pickens or Ms. Warner. Space is limited
and only guaranteed until April 20th.
The 2012 yearbooks can be ordered at
www.yearbookforever.com. Base
price is $65 and the deadline for ordering is May 18th.
Any girls interested in playing volleyball
for the next school year need to see Kelsey Woodrum or Sami Jo Duffey.
The season will run from August to November.
Seniors, start bringing your pictures and
$20 payment for the senior video. You can have 7 individual
pictures and unlimited group pictures. Please see Katie Shreve or Zelda
Ferrell for more information, and to fill out your senior survey.
Anyone interested in purchasing a Senior Ad for
the 2012 Yearbook, see Zelda Ferrell. The 2011 Yearbooks are in,
and can be picked up in Ms. Allred's room 107 at lunch.
Beginning February 6, all students will be
required to pay for breakfast and lunch daily. You will not
be allowed to charge. If you do not bring money for meals,
you will need to bring your own food. Seniors with outstanding breakfast
or lunch bills will not receive their diplomas until they are paid in full.
The Freshman class is selling Skyhawk car magnets
for $5 each. See Mrs. Pettry or a Freshman class officer to
purchase.
Students, please keep track of your absences. They add up quickly.
5 unexcused absences will have a letter sent home. 10 unexcused absences
may require a court appearance for truancy and you will not be allowed to go to
the prom. 15 unexcused absences will suspend your driver's license or
driving permit by state law.
Any
student without the list of emergency contacts
on file in the office
can't be
signed out of school.
Parents, the cyber safety
flyer is a resource concerning Internet
safety for your children at home. It has very useful tips on how to
protect your child when they are online.
The
Parent permission form
is a written permission form on whether or not to
publish a students information and/or pictures on the school or district web
site. Please mark the appropriate box, sign, and return to the school.
West Virginia families with school-age children may now
apply online for free and reduced price meal benefits by going to the
following web address:
www.wvschoolmeals.net. In three easy steps, parents and guardians may
complete and submit their application. Applications submitted online require
less time for households to complete and allow quicker processing of children’s
benefits at the county level. As in the past, all information on the free and
reduced price meal application remains confidential.
For additional information, please contact Daniel Todd at at
304-558-3396 or
dtodd@access.k12.wv.us
. Or you may call Boone County Nutritional Services at
304-369-3131.
Scott High selected as one of only 13
National Outstanding High Schools That Work
(HSTW). This award is based on the success
of local school leaders and teachers in improving school practices and raising
student achievement. The award was presented by Dave Spence, president of the
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), at the 25th Annual HSTW Staff
Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Spence praised the school for its achievement, pointing out that it takes
dedication and hard work on the part of state, district and school leaders and
teachers to make progress in preparing students for postsecondary studies and
careers. Scott was one of only 13 HSTW schools in the nation to receive the 2011
Outstanding School Award.
Scott
High has "Ebooks"
that can be read online. See the
Media Center
page for more info.
Parent Involvement Encouraged
Parents are encouraged to join the Scott High
Local School Improvement Council, the Band
Boosters, the Athletic Boosters, and to help
with Student Council activities. Children
still need your involvement, even though they
are in high school. Extra help is always
welcome!
Dress Code
Scott High School follows the Boone County
Dress Code
policy, listed on the Dress Code page. Students almost always know when they have
crossed the line! Please encourage your
kids to dress appropriately for school.
Bus
Passes
All bus pass requests must include the student's
first and last name, student ID#, homeroom
teacher's name, and a parent/guardian phone
number for verification. Bus passes
will not be issued without all of this
information.
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