Good afternoon Sailors!
Attached you will find the Week’s Events Calendar for the upcoming activities at MSHS.
Late Start Wednesday, February 1
Save the Dates:
Be Kind Week Feb. 13-17
Winter Break Feb. 20-24 No School
MSHS Student Social Emotional Advisory Team is proud to present Be Kind Week. February 13-17
This group of passionate and caring students continues to lead mental health awareness events and activities throughout the school year. #breakthestigma #Bekind #Youmatter
Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy® is the best way to prepare for the SAT. Combining these resources with Mona Shores staff commitment to providing the very best instructional practices will ensure that all of our students are prepared to be successful on the nation’s most widely used college admission test, the SAT. It is the first step toward higher education for students of all backgrounds, connecting students to colleges and universities across the country, and to scholarship organizations by opting into Student Search Service® on the test.
What does Khan Academy® have to offer:
Interactive Problems and Instant Feedback
Get hints, explanations, and constant progress updates to know where you stand.
Video Lessons
Watch easy-to-follow videos that explain problems step by step and give you study and test-taking tips.
Full-Length Practice Tests
Check your progress with our eight official practice tests.
Personalized Study Plan
Connect your College Board and Khan Academy accounts to create a personalized study plan based on your test results.
The Scholarships: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Complete all six, and you’re eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action.
1. Build Your College List: $500
Get started by exploring colleges you're interested in.2. Practice for the SAT: $1,000
Use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® to get ready for test day.3. Improve Your Score: $2,000
Show how practice pays off by improving your SAT score.4. Strengthen Your College List: $500
Make sure your college list has a mix of academic safety, match, and reach schools.5. Complete the FAFSA: $1,000
Fill out the free government form to apply for financial aid during the fall of your senior year.6. Apply to Colleges: $1,000
Apply to the schools you want to attend during the fall/winter of your senior year.Complete Your Journey: $40,000 Complete all six scholarship steps to be eligible for a $40,000 scholarship.
Counseling Department:
It's Scheduling Season for 2023-2024
Sailors, make sure you are working on your course requests for the 23-24 school year. By the Monday of your class course selection return dates, please complete the following:
Review scheduling video and materials in your student’s Class of 20xx - Counseling Office and Scheduling Google classroom.
Sign Up for Lockers - links on HS LMC page and in their Google Classroom
Completed CTC application (link in Google Classroom) if planning to attend
Paper course request forms completed and signed by parent and appropriate teacher(s)
Online Course requests entered through the Student Portal
Return signed forms to your Counselor when you meet during your scheduling week
Scheduling Reminder for Sophomores: Make sure you are working on your course requests for the 23-24 school year. By the Monday of your class course selection return dates (January 30-February 3 for current Sophomores), please complete the following:
Make your course selections for next year.
If you have questions, spend time reviewing the video, course sequence charts, and other materials found in your student’s Class of 2025 - Counseling Office and Scheduling Google Classroom.
Sign Up for Lockers - links on HS LMC page and in their Google Classroom. Sign-up closes February 3.
Completed CTC application (link in Google Classroom) if planning to attend
Yellow course request forms completed and signed by parent and appropriate teacher(s)
Online Course requests entered through the Student Portal.
Return signed forms to your Counselor when you meet during your scheduling week.
Sophomores will meet with Counselors during your Social Studies class (Government/Economics). Students not in a Government or Economics class in Tri 2 will receive a pass from their Counselor.
It is important to have course requests submitted in PowerSchool so that your student and their counselor can make the most of their time discussing their future plans and making sure their selections are appropriate. Counselors can assist with making any necessary changes.
Class | Counselor-Student Meetings / Course Selection Return Dates |
2025 | Monday, January 30- Friday, February 3. |
2024 | Monday, February 6- Friday, February 10. |
Senior Celebration information:
SENIORS - Sign up by February 1, 2023 for $50 for the after graduation night celebration - after February 1 it will be $75. Additional sign up sheets are available in the front office. This will be a fun filled night to celebrate your graduation from Mona Shores. Senior Celebration Post Grad Party Registration Form
Extended Day Program:
Monday - Thursday after school until 3:45 pm. Teachers and NHS tutors are available for support. Location is the HS Library Media Center. A great opportunity to work on collaborative projects, stay engaged in your learning and achieve your goals.
Fine Arts Information:
Found on our HS Webpage is the OK 2 Say link. If you are ever concerned about the safety or well being of a student. Please access the link. This is a confidential site that is monitored by the Michigan State Police. Assistance is quickly available.
Mental Health resources for families:
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Kids aged 13 to 17 often struggle with changes going on inside them and all around them. If you’re in this age bracket, you probably experienced even more uncomfortable changes when the pandemic arrived. This Saturday workshop can help you and your friends learn to cope with losses and changes in your “new reality.” Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3BAFnDm.
Athletic Department Information:
Mona Shores Sport Events Electronic Ticket Link You can purchase tickets on line for any athletic event or pay at the ticket booth.
Monashoresathletics.com You can view athletic events and information.
For Sailor information please visit the HS web page www.monashores.net. To catch all of the Sailor Action follow us on the New MSPS App, twitter and facebook. @mshspride and @MonaShoresAthletics Download the Mona Shores App today! Just search Mona Shores in the App Store or Google Play Store to stay up to date with all things Mona Shores.
Peace, Love and Understanding Sailors Raise the Bar!
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#OneCommunity #SailorPRIDE #BeKind
