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SFHS Falconer – October 2016
October 2016
HOMECOMING 2016
Greetings!
LIFE READY
Grades are truly only one piece of the puzzle to being LIFE READY. Our district’s vision is for every student to reach his or her full potential and to do that we need to encourage all of our students to be well rounded and LIFE READY. Students who are LIFE READY have a growth mindset that pushes them to accept failure in order to achieve true success. Please review the following researched-based information from AASA (School Superintendent’s Association) pertaining to College and Career LIFE READY indicators.
College Ready Indicators
Students are College Ready if they meet either the academic indicators OR standardized testing benchmarks listed below.
Academic Indicators
GPA 2.8 out of 4.0 and one or more of the following academic indicators:
◼ Advanced Placement Exam (3+)
◼ Advanced Placement Course (grade of A, B or C)
◼ Dual Credit College English and/or Math (grade of A, B or C)
◼ College Developmental/Remedial English and/or Math (grade of A, B or C)
◼ Algebra II (grade of A, B or C)
Standardized Testing Benchmarks (minimum score)
◼ SAT Exam: Math (530) | Reading and Writing (480)
◼ ACT Exam: English (18) | Reading (22) | Science (23) | Math (22)
◼ College Readiness Placement Assessment (determined by post-secondary institution)
Additional Factors that Contribute to College Success
Earning As, Bs, Cs; FAFSA completion; enrollment in career pathway course sequence; college academic advising; participation in college bound bridge programs; senior year math class; completion of a math class after Algebra II.
Career Ready Indicators
Students are Career Ready if they have identified a career interest and meet two of the behavioral and experiential benchmarks listed below. In addition, students entering the military upon graduation must meet the passing scores on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) for each branch of the military.
Career Cluster Identified and two or more of the following benchmarks:
◼ 90% Attendance
◼ 25 hours of Community Service
◼ Workplace Learning Experience (job shadows, youth apprenticeships)
◼ Industry Credential (Solidworks, etc.)
◼ Dual Credit Career Pathway Course (CAPP Courses, Youth Options)
◼ Two or more organized Co-Curricular Activities
Sincerely,
Luke Goral
High School Principal
Survey for Parents

The Sheboygan County Chamber is helping the
NEW Manufacturing Alliance distribute a survey to identify parent perceptions about manufacturing.  In light of the forward-thinking partnerships between business and education in our county, insight gained from this survey should prove extremely valuable to both schools and manufacturers. Below is the link to the October is Manufacturing Month parent survey.  Please take the the survey by November 15, 2016.
 WHAT HAPPENED? OCTOBER 2016

LEARNING ABOUT BEES
Phil Wimmler came to Mr. Brunner’s Food Production class to teach students about how to gather honey.
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MUSICAL PRACTICE
Please see below for more information on the musical Bye Bye Birdie and tickets
PEP BAND IN PINK
The pep band played at Senior Night for Volleyball.
IN THE GREENHOUSE
Students working hard in the greenhouse for Mr. Brunner’s classes. View the article highlighting our agriculture program in the issue of Wisconsin School Garden Network
STEM GEOMETRY
STEM students incorporating quadrilaterals, parallel and perpendicular lines into a STEM project involving batter boards.
VOTING @ SFHS
Students had the opportunity to cast their mock ballots for the upcoming election.
MUSICAL TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE

BYE BYE BIRDIE COMING SOON TO SFHS
Come and enjoy our student musical performance!
Tickets on sale now for the high school musical, Bye Bye Birdie.

Three shows:
November 3 at 7:00 PM

November 4 at 7:00 PM
November 5 at 7:00 PM

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WEEK

MAKING THANK YOU CARDS AT SFMS
Several high school students worked with the 5th graders to make thank you cards for members of the SF fire and police depts, the military (Operation Gratitude), Bemis Mfg, and the employees of Pinehaven and Sharon Richardson Hospice.
FOOD DRIVE AT SFHS
SFHS students donated 1,311 items for our community food pantry. We surpassed our goal of 1,000 items. Thank you to all students, teachers (and parents) who participated.
You MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
MAKING CHEERFUL CARDS AT SFES
Over 50 high school students traveled to the elementary school to help make to “cheer you up” cards for the residents of Pinehaven and Sharon Richardson.

REFERENDUM INFORMATION – NOVEMBER 8 BALLOT
The proposal

Build a new, 125,000 square foot, 550-student, grade 5-8 middle school on district-owned property, east of the elementary school, with flexible learning spaces and classrooms providing for technology integration, collaboration for small and large groups, and adaptable spaces for a variety of educational opportunities. The plan includes a controlled, main entrance/office area for safety and a two-court gym and cafeteria/commons with a performance stage between them which will be accessible from either area.  The plan will also be ADA compliant, address on-site traffic, and provide separate bus and car drop-off areas for student safety.
NEW INNOVATION AND DESIGN (ID) CENTER 

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

The center was created in part because of a push by the district to incorporate more hands-on, project-based learning into the curriculum, not just in the technology education area, but across all subject areas and grades.
WHAT CAN I MAKE?

This deepens students’  understanding of academics and develops critical thinking skills that are crucial to
preparing them for post-high school education and careers that require higher technical skills than ever before no matter what the field.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS
Many specials guests attended the recent grand opening event.
Read more!

EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
Keeping students safe & families informed
On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 26, the district’s safety team and Sheboygan Falls Elementary School staff conducted a small scale reunification drill. The drill involved students and families who had voluntarily agreed to take part in the practice. Students were evacuated to a reunification site while parents received an automated message about the pickup location. Once parents arrived at the site, they were required to show a photo ID and were then reunified with their children. Following the drill, Safety Team members met to debrief the experience and make plans to better the protocol in the safety plan.  Please see the link below to read the Parent Emergency Guide and become familiar with the information provided.
 
WAYS TO STAY INFORMED…
 
Be sure to check out daily announcements to stay on top of important dates and activities.
Co-ops are available for juniors and seniors! Co-ops are 75-90 hour experiences (1 quarter) over a 9 week period, paid at a rate of $10/hour, open to juniors and seniors enrolled in a high school technology education course. Students and Parents must attend one of the Information Nights to be eligible. Parent Information Night Sheet and What are Co-Ops?
Is your child interested in a health care career? Check out the learning opportunities for
Important deadlines for FAFSA, college information, and ACT can be found by following the School Counselors’ Twitter Feed SF COUNSELING or checking out their website.
From the School Nurses: Ways Students Can Prevent the Flu.
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Sheboygan Falls High School
220 Amherst Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085
Phone: 920-467-7890