Dear Parents:

It is hard to believe that the holiday season is already here. We have had many success stories here at Scott High School this year. We are in constant search of new strategies that will provide relevant 21st Century skills to all of our students.

A very important date is approaching quickly for our Senior Class and their parents. Senior orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 20089 at 6:00 PM in the Media Center. Letters will be sent from the West Virginia Department of Education notifying parents of this event. We will have specialists that will cover all aspects of financial aid and tasks that need to be accomplished now in order to take full advantage of state and federal programs that provide funds for college. During the actual school day on December 15th, seniors will be called out to specific computer labs in order to complete information that will enable them to be eligible for financial aid. I will send out a “School Messenger” reminder to all parents of the Class of 2010 a few days prior to the meeting.

I hope that all parents are utilizing the Edline tool for tracking the academic progress of their sons and daughters. Please remember that these grades are being sent automatically every Monday. Be sure to select the tab that says “Private Reports” in order to access the most recent updates from our staff.

As we get closer to this special time of the year that is traditionally spent with family and friends, I would hope that we all can reflect on what is important and the many things that we should be thankful for. Please remember that my door is always open to discuss how our school can better serve our students and contribute to our community. I hope that this holiday season will be truly joyful for you and your family.

Sincerely,
Doug Cox