SCHENCK HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

November 2009

A Note from the Principal

Dear Parents and Students:

Parents/Guardians and Students:  We are well into our school year with programs and education moving forward. As I write this note to you on October 23, we are looking at the close of the first ranking period a week from today.  I certainly do hope that the list of courses failed for the quarter is very insignificant.  However, as I glance at attendance records I fear that may not be the case.  Recently, I met with the members of the student council and I shared my concerns with them about attendance, grades, and morale among the students.  I firmly believe that these issues can be turned to a positive nature.  The staff at the High School cannot do this in isolation.  To turn these issues to a positive nature it is going to take the students to do their part and you the adults at home to do your part.  All of us are accountable and must be held accountable for what happens with the students and their high school education.  November 18 is an early release day with parent conferences taking place in the afternoon and evening.  This is an excellent time for parents and/or guardians to have a discussion with the teachers of your child.  But, more than that, please feel free to call any of us at the high school to discuss concerns that you may have or to make an appointment to come in and discuss any issues at hand.  To quote a line from an old coffee mug, "It takes a whole community (emphasis added) to educate a child."  Thank you for your caring and concern.

Sincerely,