The link to register your child for Operation Summer Learning is listed below. Middle school students who were recommended received a phone message this week.  High school students who are at-risk of attending summer school have been contacted. All high school students who were contacted should register. If we find that high school students do not have to attend after final grades are in, then you will be removed from the list. Thanks to those of you who have already registered. Our middle school students will attend at Carrington Middle School and our high school students will attend at SCS.  Middle school hours are 7:45 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. and high school hours are 9:00 — 1:00 p.m. Dates are June 14-July 2. All SCS students will only attend Session #1 (June 14–July 2) due to our year-round schedule. If you have questions about summer learning, you may contact Ms. Settle for high school and Ms. Price for middle school. 

Register by Friday to receive transportation!

 Registration Link: bit.ly/DPSSummer

Good Evening SCS Families. This is Ms. Price with your Weekly Message for the week of May 24, 2021

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The list to find what date(s) your child will test for EOG’s and/or EOC’s has been posted to Global Announcements for Monday-Wednesday. Other dates will be posted soon. Students and Canvas Observers have secure access to this information. Please pay close attention to this announcement and let Ms. Barnes know if you have any questions. 

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All parents–If you don’t have your Parent Portal account, we are available Monday-Friday 8:30 — 4:00 for you to stop by the school to pick up your Parent Portal Account information. You will need to bring your picture ID. If these hours are not convenient for you, please call the school so we can assist you with getting your Parent Portal information. You may also contact your child’s homeroom teacher for assistance. 

Parent Portal is how you will access your child’s final report card and can keep track of grades and attendance throughout the school year. It is extremely important that you have your own account and not only view your student’s account. 

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The link to register your child for Operation Summer Learning is listed below. Middle school students who continue to be recommended for summer learning will be contacted in the coming weeks. High school students who are at-risk of attending summer school have been contacted. All high school students who were contacted should register. If we find that high school students do not have to attend after final grades are in, then you will be removed from the list. Thanks to those of you who have already registered. Our middle school students will attend at Carrington Middle School and our high school students will attend at SCS.  Middle school hours are 7:45 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. and high school hours are 9:00 — 1:00 p.m. Dates are June 14-July 2. SCS students will only attend Session #1 due to our year-round schedule. If you have questions about summer learning, you may contact Ms. Settle for high school and Ms. Price for middle school. 

 Registration Link: bit.ly/DPSSummer

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Students will have mostly live Zoom meetings through June 4; there may be select days that teachers have asynchronous assignments posted due to testing responsibilities. School does not end until June 4 and attendance will be taken each day. We expect students to be in attendance and engaged each day. We can’t afford to miss any instructional time. Students should check into each teacher’s Canvas page daily. They should also check their Global Announcements daily which they can find on their Dashboard. 

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High school students who plan to drive to school next year…the cost for a parking pass is $75.00. Start planning now. You’ll be able to pay for this the week before school starts. You will not be able to park without a parking pass.

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Have a good evening  from all of us at SCS where we practice the 4 C’s – Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Community

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS  

 
Seniors: If you need any information about senior graduation/grade information please direct them to enroll in our SCS Graduates Canvas page  https://dpsnc.instructure.com/enroll/9NLWYC

Use this weekend to do the supplemental work assignments to bring your grades up. You have about a week before the due date. This is a firm date and cannot be extended. If you have any questions about the assignments, see your teachers in advance.

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The Durham Council of PTAs is pleased to announce the launch of their 2021 scholarship program. In their initial program offering, seven scholarships will be offered to DPS high school seniors. The scholarships are as follows:

College Success Scholarship – Five $250 scholarships to college-bound DPS seniors. Requirements include 2.5 grade point average, essay, PTSA membership (parent/guardian or student). Applications can be completed at bit.ly/DCPTAScholarship.

Foster-Hayes LeadHership Award – Two $1000 scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to two college-bound DPS seniors who are women of color pursuing STEM in college.  Requirements include 3.0 grade point average, essay, PTSA membership (parent/guardian or student).  Applications can be completed at bit.ly/LeadHershipAward.

The deadline to apply for these opportunities is Sunday, May 23, 2021.

For further information, please contact council scholarship chair, Theresa O’Donnell at dcptascholars@gmail.com.  For information on how to donate to our scholarship fund, please contact Nicole Williams at durhamptacouncil@gmail.com.

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Seniors!!! Catawba College has rolling admissions and is still accepting applications (www.catawba.edu/apply). Test optional is available for those that were not able to take their ACT/SAT or do not want those scores considered.  They have several music degrees to include music business, popular music, and music performance. We are also offering on-campus and virtual visits (www.catawba.edu/visit). Catawba would love to chat with you in whatever way best fits your comfort level!

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DCABP SCHOLARSHIP 2021.pdf

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!!  The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People offers scholarship funds for high school seniors that identify as Black/African American.  Please see the Link in Global Announcements for full details.

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Monday, May 17 will be the last day for FIRE this school year. Teachers please be sure to take attendance.

 

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ATTENTION SCS FAMILY:  In a word, this past school year has been “DIFFERENT”. . . for all of us, staff and students.  We want to tell our Community, and the world what that difference looked like for us.  We want to do this by leaving a TIMECAPSULE.  Please give this past year some thought and contribute to our TIMECAPSULE by submitting a word, an item or object, a picture or song that really depicts what made the year 2020-2021 “DIFFERENT” for you.  Please look in the GLOBAL ANNOUNCEMENTS for the Link to submit your contributions to our TIMECAPSULE.  Because our life has been virtual our TIMECAPSULE will be virtualand placed on our SCS website for all to see.

SCS Staff and Students please submit to the TIMECAPSULE by Friday, May 21st.  Don’t let this TIME pass you by.

Submission form link: https://tinyurl.com/scstimecapsule

2020 – 2021

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High school students who plan to drive to school next year…the cost for a parking pass is $75.00. Start planning now. You’ll be able to pay for this the week before school starts. You will not be able to park without a parking pass.

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ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES 

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This year we are happy to offer the “Price Promise” Award to graduating seniors.  This award will be granted to seniors who demonstrate participation in extra-curricular activities that apply their education, exhibit good citizenship and/or offer service to others. 

Each day Gryphons are reminded by Ms. Price that “The Learning Never Ends”.  Included in our daily announcements are internships, mentorships, opportunities for participation in seminars, training and exposure to real-life opportunities that offer enhancement to the preparation of those who stand on the verge of entering independent civic life.

In order to receive the “Price Promise” Award, seniors must meet these basic criteria:

1. Select an extra-curricular activity such as an internship, community service activity, mentorship or other activity that complements their academic preparation;
2. Provide documentation to Ms. Neville of their chosen activity that includes contact information of their supervisor, description of activity and duration of activity;
3. Write a statement that describes the value of the student’s participation in their chosen activity in preparation for their ongoing after graduation.

Those seniors who participate will be recognized at the SCS Graduation Ceremony and will receive a certificate of participation and a graduation gift from SCS.

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DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS DRIVER EDUCATION

Registration for Driver’s Education Online will open for students in May 2021.  For students interested in registering for Driver’s Education, please review the information below to reserve a place in the upcoming class.  

Registration Window: Monday, May 17, 2021 at 8am to Friday, May 21, 2021 at 5pm.  (Driver’s Education May Registration Form – form will not be accessible until May 17)

Class Dates: June 14th – June 25th 

Times: 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Location: Online 

Fee: $45 by credit card only (students will be given this information on day 1 of class) 

Requirements: Students must be on time and cannot be absent at any time.  Students must be at least 14.5 to 17 years of age to register. 18-year olds are not allowed to register.  Once the student completes their registration, they will receive an email confirmation of their registration for the class after May 21. Students are required to respond to the email to confirm their place in the class. It is important that students enter the correct email address so they may receive their confirmation.   Any questions, please email susan_clements@dpsnc.net   

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The YES KidSMART Summer Series is an enrichment program that helps students develop financial life skills.  The series is for youths grades 6th-12th.  Summer participants will gain practical skills to EARN, SAVE, SPEND, INVEST & DONATE through engaging real-life, project based activities. As members develop critical thinking and goal-setting skills, they’ll engage in enterprising projects to prepare them for personal and professional success. Registration is open now.  This semi-virtual club is for youth grades 6-12 and meets Tuesdays and Thursday weekly beginning June 22 ending August 5, 2021. We will meet each day of a challenge week. While with us, your child will gain investment, social entrepreneurship, leadership and cash flow skills.

360 Activities Include:

Social Entrepreneurial Cash Flow Challenge

Leadership Training

Community Outreach Project

E3 Incentive Challenge and more.

* After you submit your registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you with a link to submit the registration fee. Complete & Submit Media Release to info@yesconsortium.org. Deadline to complete registration is June 14th. 

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Ruth B. Rogers Memorial Scholarship 2020 – 2021 The Alpha Mu Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is seeking applicants for the Ruth B. Rogers Memorial Scholarship for graduating seniors. Alpha Delta Kappa is an honorary sorority for women educators. Each year, we give assistance to one or two high school seniors who have plans for post-secondary education and who are in need of financial aid. Preference will be given to applicants interested in pursuing a career in education. Depending on the applications received, one student from the Durham area will be chosen to receive up to a $1000 scholarship or two students may be chosen to receive smaller scholarships. The criteria includes an ability to work with others, leadership, character, academic aptitude and financial need. Again, preference will be given to applicants interested in pursuing a career in education. 

Here is a link to the application form: https://form.jotform.com/210964891593064 

Students may either mail or email the four required additional items listed at the bottom of the form to me by the May 17, 2021 deadline: Candace Odell, ADK-Alpha Mu Scholarship 2815 Broad Street Durham, NC 27704 Email: Candace_Odell@dpsnc.net If you or students have any questions, please contact me at Candace_Odell@dpsnc.net or at 919.210.2447.

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The Beta Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. established the James M. Schooler Sr. African American Male Scholarship to support young men in Durham and Orange County in attending college. The scholarship is named in honor of Dr. James M. Schooler, Sr., who dedicated many years of service to the youth in Durham County as a administrator (Hillside High, Lyon Park Elementary, Whitted Elementary/Junior High, and Shepard Junior High) and was a charter member of the BetaTheta Lambda Chapter in 1938. The application for this $1000.00 scholarship is open to African American males who are planning to enroll in college or university during the 2021 fall semester. To be competitive for the scholarship, applicants must have satisfactory grades, exhibit leadership, and be of high moral character. Personal interviews are required for selected candidates to be considered for the final award decision.

See Ms. Settle’s website for the application and more details.

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The application deadlines for high school seniors to apply to two of our guaranteed admissions pathways,  C-STEP to UNC Chapel Hill, and C3 to NC State are upcoming.The deadline for C-STEP is April 1, and the deadline for C3 is rolling until June 1.  These pathways might be good options for students who worry about college costs or fall just below the admissions criteria for entrance straight from high school but are still strong students.   

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Good Evening SCS Families. This is Ms. Price with your Weekly Message for the week of May 3, 2021

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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please take a moment this week to let your teachers know how much and why you appreciate them! 

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This year we are happy to offer the “Price Promise” Award to graduating seniors.  This award will be granted to seniors who demonstrate participation in extra-curricular activities that apply their education, exhibit good citizenship and/or offer service to others. 

Each day Gryphons are reminded by Ms. Price that “The Learning Never Ends”.  Included in our daily announcements are internships, mentorships, opportunities for participation in seminars, training and exposure to real-life opportunities that offer enhancement to the preparation of those who stand on the verge of entering independent civic life.

In order to receive the “Price Promise” Award, seniors must meet these basic criteria:

1.  Select an extra-curricular activity such as an internship, community service activity, mentorship or other activity that complements their academic preparation;
2. Provide documentation to Ms. Neville of their chosen activity that includes contact information of their supervisor, description of activity and duration of activity;
3. Write a statement that describes the value of the student’s participation in their chosen activity in preparation for their ongoing after graduation.

Those seniors who participate will be recognized at the SCS Graduation Ceremony and will receive a certificate of participation and a graduation gift from SCS.

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It is time to pass the torch! The SCS PTSA needs you! On May 12, the PTSA will be holding elections for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Volunteers are needed for the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary positions. Some of our veteran board members are willing to remain on the board as chairs or at-large members to help our PTSA continue to be successful. If you would like to help, please click on the link below for more information on the positions and to place your name on the ballot. Let’s make this upcoming school year the best yet for SCS!

Here is the link for the signup genius for next year’s PTSA board.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4BACAE2DA2F85-20212022

The General PTSA meeting will be held May 12 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. We hope you will be able to join us. 

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If you did not complete the intent form to participate in End-of-Year testing but would like to do so, please contact the main office. This is your final opportunity to let us know. Testing will be in-person with safety protocols in place. This applies to middle school students grades 6 & 7 for Reading and Math. Middle school students in grade 8 for Reading, Math, and Science. High school students who take EOC courses only. EOC Courses are Math I, Math III, English II, and Biology. For high school students, the EOC counts as 20% of your grade. Middle school students who take high school courses must also take the EOC for that course. 

Please contact me directly if you have any questions. 

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For those students enrolled in AP courses, your exams are upcoming. Be on the lookout for emails from Ms. Barnes with details about your exams. 

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Ignite! Online Academy will offer flexible summer learning opportunities for students to accelerate their learning.  In addition to the courses offered through our eLearning partners, Ignite will be offering Chemistry, Health & Physical Education, NC Math 2, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Civic and Economics and Word History taught by DPS teachers.  Interested students and/or their families should reach out to their counselor for a contract and more information.  

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Graduating seniors, we have scheduled May 7 as our Cap and Gown picture date.  We have the option of personalizing yard signs for graduates and would like to use your cap and gown pictures.  Also, these images may be used during the graduation ceremony that will be held at NCCU on June 2.   If you have not ordered your cap and gown as of today please visit Jostens.com to order – https://tinyurl.com/xm4pjw3s

Remember that the graduation ceremony will be held at NCCU at 5:00 p.m. June 2nd.  The walk-through practice will be held June 1st at 10:00 a.m. at NCCU.  Information will also be kept updated on our SCS Graduates Canvas page as it is made available so make sure you have subscribed to that page. 

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In the 2021-2022 school year, Durham Public Schools families will be launching Ignite! Online Academy as a virtual school for grades K-12. Ignite! will be the virtual learning option for the 2021-2022 school year. Ignite! Online Academy will enroll students through the commitment form HERE. Ignite is an excellent option for families who are enthusiastic about online learning, are homeschooling currently, or have already made their decision to enroll in online learning for the 2021-2022 school year! Families that commit through the form would officially move their placement from their base or magnet school to Ignite for the entire 2021-2022 school year. All families who wish to receive virtual learning in the 2021-2022 school year must use the form to sign up for Ignite.  

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Public Affairs has shared information with DPS families about registering your student for free COVID-19 Testing conducted by Ottendorf Labs that will be available districtwide. Parents/guardians will need to provide consent for your child to be tested.  Please see the attached flyers (English, Spanish) with more information and the link to provide your consent. The May schedules for students and community testing are posted on our school webpage and attached to the email version of this message. 

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Have a good evening  from all of us at SCS where we practice the 4 C’s – Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Community.

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