Announcements

Scott High School has a new principal! Check out his letter to students and parents.

Scott High now has "Ebooks" that can be read online. See the Media Center page for more info.

WELCOME BACK TO GEAR UP! 9^th Grade Students

Your student can get extra funding, training and educational opportunities, thanks to a federal grant managed by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC)! The program is called West Virginia GEAR UP. It will serve schools in ten counties in our state-including yours.

What is WV GEAR UP? GEAR UP stands for “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.” It is a federally funded program aimed at helping your student prepare for education and training beyond high school.

How can WV GEAR UP help my student? WV GEAR UP pays for and plans activities such as:

· College tours

· Tutoring

· Financial aid &college application workshops

· Career and college planning

· Testing and study skills workshops

· Field trips

· Summer camps and activities

· Awards and recognition events

· Classroom technology

· Incentive awards to help pay for college and tech schools

Scott High is so excited to have the West Virginia GEAR UP Program!

Please take part in the program---GEAR UP provides so many opportunities!!!!!

To learn more about West Virginia GEAR UP, visit www.wvgearup.org or contact Amy Gogas at Scott High, Site Coordinator.

Attention Parents! Your child will be bringing home a WV GEAR UP STUDENT INFORMATION RELEASE FORM. Please read over the form and send back to your child’s homeroom teacher. This form is very important! Bring back if you check YES or NO! No matter what—your child will receive a FLASH DRIVE!!!!

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.

GLOBAL21 Announcement for Parents

Click here to open a PDF file to read about the launch of Global21: Students deserve it. The world demands it. This message is about how we are working to improve education in West Virginia. Visit http://wvde.state.wv.us/global21/ for more information.

Dress Code
Scott High School follows the Boone County Dress Code policy, listed in the Parent-Student Handbook. Inappropriate clothing includes:
   *Shorts and skirts that are above mid-thigh
   *Spaghetti-strap shirts
   *Tank tops with less than 2" straps (including undershirts)
   *Clothing with alcohol, weapons, or vulgar "double meanings"
     (the students think we are too old to "get it"!)
   *Baggy pants that hang far below the hip
   *Holes in pants in an inappropriate area
Piercings are only allowed to be worn in the ears. Any other visible piercings must be removed while at school or any school event.

Students almost always know when they have crossed the line! Please encourage your kids to dress appropriately for school.

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!