Dear
Parent/Guardian:
The summer of 2013 could be one of
the shortest in recent memory but we hope that it was a one of quality time
with both friends and family. We are
looking forward to the opening of school for students on Tuesday, September 3rd.
I would also like to take this
opportunity to remind parents of incoming freshmen about our “Grade 9
Orientation Barbecue” on Thursday, August 22nd at 5:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you and your child
on the 22nd.
As usual, it has been a busy summer
at Plymouth South High School
While the accomplishments for Plymouth South
have continued to grow over the years, we will always work to surpass and even
attain more lofty goals in the years ahead.
Our students enter as young freshmen and leave as young adults. While our students embrace the benefits of
being a part of the information age/generation, they are also responsible for
much more than in years past. The academic
standards for students have increased both on the local and statewide fronts, and
while technology is an integral part of their academic and personal lives, we
as adults are always looking for ways to stay ahead and teach them how to react
and respond appropriately. Bullying is
on the forefront in schools today. At
Plymouth South we take this very seriously and are working together with our
students to communicate openly and honestly at all times. It is critical that
these skills are also reinforced at home. Safety is always our number one
priority.
There are a few important items listed below that
we would like to highlight for the year ahead:
·
As
stated earlier, we will be hosting a NEASC accreditation visit March 9-12,
2014. We will be asking for parent
involvement in this visit as well as on committees this fall.
·
All
teachers will be updating Aspen
on a regular basis during the school year.
In prior years this was not mandated for all staff – this is a new
requirement. Please be patient as our
staff works to become more adept at this process.
·
Attendance
remains a major area of concern at high schools throughout the country. Just a reminder that school attendance is
important and we want your child to be in school each and every day. We will be continuing with the “perfect attendance” awards program that
was instituted last year!
·
You
will receive “opening day” school paperwork in an envelope again this
year. We ask that all parents
complete the paperwork and return in the envelope that we include. It is important that we have accurate contact
information.
·
We
continue to work at communicating with parents on a regular basis. Connect Ed phone calls will continue but I
would also like to remind parents about our school webpage, school email, the
panther booster club webpage, the Principal’s Blog which is linked to our
webpage, and the Freshman Academy Webpage and Blogs. We encourage parents to “like” our school Facebook
page (PSHSPanthers) as well as follow us on twitter. During last year’s blizzard our “followers”
increased dramatically. We hope that
these many communication avenues will help ensure that you receive all the
information that we share with your students on a daily basis!
Our perpetual goal will be
to work together to ensure that your child has a positive high school
experience. Please enjoy the remaining
days of summer – I look forward to seeing your children on September 3rd and to seeing parents at school events
throughout the 2013-2014 school year. It
has been a pleasure to get to know many of you over the years. As always, do not hesitate to contact me with
any questions or concerns that may arise.
Sincerely,
Patricia
C. Fry
Principal
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
Please
review the information outlined below with your child
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Homeroom List – There is a
homeroom list included with this letter.
Prior to September 3rd, students should review the
attached list which is grouped alphabetically by grade and report to the room
indicated upon entering the building on the first day of school. Please
note that your student’s last name may not be specified on the list, but it
will fall within the range of names listed. All schedules, student planners, and other
important materials will be distributed during this homeroom period.
Hats/Hoods/Headphones– Just a friendly
reminder to students that we will continue to prohibit hats, hoods, and
headphones during the school day. In
fact, we will ask that students keep belongings on the floor during classes
as we remind students that school is about learning. It is more important than ever that we continually
work to reduce any potential distractions.
Please remind your child about our new electronics policy!
Lockers – All students
will receive a new locker assignment and combination during homeroom on the
first day of school.
Parking Permits – These are
available for purchase by seniors and juniors prior to the opening of school
from Student Services. Reminder: All student cars parked on campus must
have a parking permit.
Guidance - Counselors will be in the office beginning Thursday,
August 22nd. Please do not
hesitate to contact them with any schedule concerns.
Picture Day – Is early this
year – September 9th – information will be sent home with your
children on Tuesday, September 3rd.
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