Steven Pfannes, Principal 39701 Dodge Park Road Attendance Office.. 797-1999 Alison Hildebrand, Associate Principal Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Counseling Office.. 797-1993 Tim Youngblood, Associate Principal Main Office... 797-1900 Bob Enne, Associate Principal Fax...797-1901 Website: http://stevenson.uticak12.org Vision Statement: Stevenson High School will encourage and empower all students to acquire the necessary skills to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society. Mission Statement: Our mission is to create a positive and challenging learning environment that encourages all students to achieve their greatest potential as responsible, productive members of a diverse society. October 9, 2017 MAIN MENU * This Week s Announcements * Stevenson News and Information * Junior News and Information * This Week s Events * Teacher Talk * Sophomore News and Information * Senior News and Information * District News and Information This Week s Announcements Free PSAT/SAT Prep There will be free PSAT/SAT prep sessions every Tuesday and Thursday starting next week leading up to the actual test in April. The sessions are being led by students for students using multiple resources that students have found useful in preparation for the test. The Tuesday sessions will be in room A5 and the Thursday sessions will be in G127. Should your student have any questions they should email Kani at cerick@stu.uticak12.org. Credit Recovery to Begin Any student who needs to take a credit recovery class after school should sign up this week by calling 797-6900. Classes start Monday. Senior College Meeting for Parents If you have a senior this year, counselors are offering a Senior College Meeting presentation for parents to learn about the college admissions process, using Naviance to request transcripts, and FAFSA/financial aid basics. Two sessions will be offered on Thursday, October 12, in conjunction with Stevenson conferences. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes and cover the same material.
TIMES: 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. LOCATION: Stevenson Amphitheater - this room is across the hall from the Counseling Office If you are unable to attend a session, counselors are available in the Counseling Office during conferences to address your questions and concerns. PSAT on Saturday, October 14th Juniors are encouraged to participate in this fall PSAT opportunity. PSAT scores can be linked to Khan Academy for guided SAT practice. Strong SAT scores (combined with solid grade point averages) frequently lead to scholarship money from universities. Exceptional PSAT scores from this fall test will lead to National Merit Scholar consideration. The fee for this test is $20. Sign-up is through the QuickLinks button on Stevenson's website. Register by October 11th. Students should see their counselor for further information. Students need to bring their student ID, calculator and pencils to the test. Practice books are available in the Counseling Office Senior College Applications and Financial Aid Seniors should be submitting their college applications directly on college websites in October. AFTER a student applies, he or she should log into their Naviance account to request transcripts. Seniors have received a handout to walk them through this process. As always, counselors are available to assist. MOST colleges have end-of-october deadlines for top consideration of college applications. Western Michigan University, however, has an October 15th deadline for scholarship consideration. Our MSU representative shared with students in his college visit that he recommended mid-october as a goal for getting MSU applications submitted. The FAFSA form for financial aid consideration was opened by the federal government on October 1st. Seniors and their parents should also be working on completing this VERY important document. The FAFSA information may be sent, for FREE, to as many colleges as a student requests. The college financial aid offices use this information to determine student financial aid packages which may include grants, loans and work study opportunities. There are some scholarships that a student can't even be considered for if a FAFSA has not been completed so it is important that ALL families follow through on the FAFSA. Go to FAFSA.ed.gov to work on the FAFSA.
Picture Makeup/Retakes If you didn t get your picture taken at Titan Days or you need to retake your picture. Picture retake day is Wednesday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the teacher s lounge. See attached flyer. If your student didn t pick up their pictures, they can do so during lunch or before or after school in room F107. Powderpuff News: Our first Powderpuff game will be on Tuesday, October 10th at 7:30pm. This game is between our juniors and seniors. Our second game is Tuesday, October 17th at 7:30pm. This game is between Stevenson seniors and Ford seniors. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, & children 12 and under are free. This is a charity game with the proceeds benefiting Dollars for Scholars and AVID!!! Please join us to support our Titans. PEER TO PEER There will be a "Support Student" lunch meeting in the amphitheater next Friday, Oct. 13 during each lunch period. Anyone who ordered and paid for a t-shirt will be able to pick it up at this meeting. Senior Pictures for Yearbook ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: Please see senior portrait information in the attached for directions for submission, due dates and photographer spec sheet to take to the photo shoot. Contact Ms. Pantano at 586-797-2111 with any questions. Thank you. Senior Messages for Yearbook Attention Senior Parents: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL SAVES MONEY: Surprise your 2018 graduating senior with a special senior message (baby ad) in the back of the Ambassador yearbook. Write a special message to show your senior how proud you are of his/her accomplishments. Discounted pricing in our early bird special until Dec. 31, 2017. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Pantano at Paula.Pantano@uticak12.org Buy a Yearbook Before the Price Goes UP Parents: SAVE MONEY UNTIL DEC. 31. If your son or daughter does not have a 2018 Ambassador Yearbook saved for them, please see the attached to purchase. After Dec. 31, yearbooks are regular price.
This Week s Events Monday, October 9 Girls Golf @ Orchards, chip/putt, 3:15 p.m. Boys JV Soccer home vs Dakota HS, 5:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer home vs Dakota HS, 7 p.m. Band Booster Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 10 Art Club, D-61, after school PSAT/SAT Prep Room A5 after school Girls Golf @ Orchards, chip/putt, 3:15 p.m. Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Grosse Pointe South HS, 4:30 p.m. Boys Freshman Soccer @ Davis JH vs Grosse Pointe North HS, 4:30 p.m. Last Full Marching Band Rehearsal, 5-6:30 p.m. Girls JV Volleyball @ Grosse Pointe South HS, 5:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Swimming @ Henry Ford pool vs Port Huron HS, 6 p.m. Girls Varsity Volleyball home vs Grosse Pointe South HS, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 11 Girls Golf Regional Tourny @ Twin Lakes GC, 9 a.m. Oakland University visit, 3rd hour, ECC Madonna University visit, 5th hour, Amphitheater MSBOA Marching Band Festival @ Troy HS (Run the show after school, 6 p.m. call time @ SHS in full uniform. Two-way bus transportation; buy tix from Boosters please. Boys JV Soccer home vs Fraser HS, 5:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer home vs Fraser HS, 7 p.m. Thursday, October 12 Half Day - Dismissal at 10:22 am Afternoon Conferences: 11:30-2:30 p.m. Evening Conferences: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Boys Freshman Football @ Chippewa Valley HS, 4:30 p.m. Boys Freshman Soccer @ Davis JH vs Utica HS, 4:30 p.m. Boys JV Football @ Chippewa Valley HS, 7 p.m. Friday, October 13 University of Michigan - Flint visit, 3rd hour, Amphitheater
Marching Band - senior night - 5 p.m. call time for seniors performing music from Heart of a Hero. 6 p.m. call time for all others. Boys Varsity Football home vs Chippewa Valley HS, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 14 PSAT for Juniors, must be pre-registered Girls Varsity Volleyball BEAST OF THE EAST @ Sunnybrook Golf Gym 1, 8 a.m. Boys Varsity Cross Country home, 4:30 p.m.
Stevenson s News and Information Back Main Menu Announcements from Past Editions of the Titan Voice You May Have Missed Attention Juniors: Sign up for PSAT/NMSQT This is just a reminder for juniors to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT. Juniors received their Spring PSAT 10 results last week. If they scored well, they should consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT for a chance of scholarships and recognition as being the top in the nation. If they did not score well, the PSAT/NMSQT is a great practice test in preparation for the SAT in the Spring. A letter explaining the PSAT/NMSQT and signing up was sent home with the score report. There is also more information in an old announcement later in the Voice. The test is administer here on October 14. Please don t wait to sign up. ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: Senior All Night Party tickets go on sale October 12 at Parent Teacher Conferences. Price of $60 available for a LIMITED TIME ONLY. FIRST 50 seniors purchasing a ticket will receive a free T-shirt. Eat at Panera and Support the Titan Band The Stevenson Titan Band Boosters invite you to restaurant night hosted by Panera Bread located at 16 Mile & Van Dyke, in the Meijer parking lot, on Thursday, October 19th from 4pm - 8pm. A flyer is required however you can present it on a mobile device for convenience! Take the night off and let Panera prepare a quality meal for you and your family! Don't wanna drag everyone out? Well...they have "Rapid Pick up" and even delivery! Enter "FUND" as the Promo Code to make sure your order supports our award winning music program and the Marching Titans! Click here for flyer. Important Senior Dates April 18-Mandatory Parent Meeting at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Seniors meet during the school day. May 29-Senior Honors Night-By Invitation May 31-Senior Exams 4 th, 5 th, and 6 th hour. June 1-Seniors Last Day. Exams 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd hour. Senior Picnic June 4-Prom Graduations Date and Location TBD
Juniors Sign Up to Take PSAT/NMSQT! If you want to be the next Stevenson National Merit Commended Scholar, Semifinalist, or Finalist, you should sign up to take the PSAT/NMSQT. Taking the test has benefits besides qualifying for the National Merit competition. It is a great practice experience for the college entry exam called the SAT. It also allows you to update your score in Khan Academy to get free instruction to help improve your SAT score. The College Board states New data links 20 hours of personalized Official SAT practice on Khan Academy to 115-point average score gains. Also, taking the PSAT provides an opportunity to compete for scholarships. Eligible juniors will automatically be entered into scholarship and recognition competitions by taking the test as a junior. These competitions include the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships not only help you pay for college, but they can also help you stand apart from other students in the college admissions process. Any junior interested in taking this test may sign up for the test on your high school s PaySchools site (located under the How Do I? tab of our website). The cost of the test is $20.00. Students must register online for this test no later than Monday, October 9 th, 2017. To learn more about the PSAT, visit www.collegeboard.org/psat. For programs conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation, visit www.nationalmerit.org. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Be sure to bring your I.D. to the testing session. To practice for the PSAT, refer to the following link to download a practice assessment: http://tinyurl.com/qaa5dd4. Make time to take the practice test, as it is the best way to get ready for the PSAT/NMSQT. Attention National Technical Honor Society Members and Future Members All NTHS members should see a CTE teacher to get their service and cord checklists for the 2017-2018 school year. If you have not joined the NTHS remind, see Mrs. Rawling in G-127 to get the code. Important Senior Picture Information If you have a senior this year, please read this important document about senior pictures by clicking here. COLLEGE VISITS 2017 (REGISTER TO ATTEND ON NAVIANCE.COM) Oakland University 10/11 3 rd Hour ECC Madonna University 10/11 5 th Hour Amphitheater U of Michigan-Flint 10/13 3 rd Hour Amphitheater
Grand Valley State University 10/19 5 th Hour ECC Parent Volunteer Reporters Wanted Each week, I would like to report on different teams and clubs but need help. I rely on reports from the coach/sponsor or a team/club parent. If you are interested in helping, please send me an email with what team or club you would like to report on. SENIOR SECTION Senior College Meeting for Parents If you have a senior this year, counselors are offering a Senior College Meeting presentation for parents to learn about the college admissions process, using Naviance to request transcripts, and FAFSA/financial aid basics. Two sessions will be offered on Thursday, October 12, in conjunction with Stevenson conferences. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes and cover the same material. TIMES: 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. LOCATION: Stevenson Amphitheater - this room is across the hall from the Counseling Office If you are unable to attend a session, counselors are available in the Counseling Office during conferences to address your questions and concerns. Important Senior Picture Information If you have a senior this year, please read this important document about senior pictures by clicking here. Important Senior Dates April 18-Mandatory Parent Meeting at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Seniors meet during the school day. May 29-Senior Honors Night-By Invitation May 31-Senior Exams 4 th, 5 th, and 6 th hour. June 1-Seniors Last Day. Exams 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd hour. Senior Picnic June 4-Prom Graduations Date and Location TBD
JUNIOR SECTION Juniors Sign Up to Take PSAT/NMSQT! If you want to be the next Stevenson National Merit Commended Scholar, Semifinalist, or Finalist, you should sign up to take the PSAT/NMSQT. Taking the test has benefits besides qualifying for the National Merit competition. It is a great practice experience for the college entry exam called the SAT. It also allows you to update your score in Khan Academy to get free instruction to help improve your SAT score. The College Board states New data links 20 hours of personalized Official SAT practice on Khan Academy to 115-point average score gains. Also, taking the PSAT provides an opportunity to compete for scholarships. Eligible juniors will automatically be entered into scholarship and recognition competitions by taking the test as a junior. These competitions include the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships not only help you pay for college, but they can also help you stand apart from other students in the college admissions process. Any junior interested in taking this test may sign up for the test on your high school s PaySchools site (located under the How Do I? tab of our website). The cost of the test is $20.00. Students must register online for this test no later than Monday, October 9 th, 2017. To learn more about the PSAT, visit www.collegeboard.org/psat. For programs conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation, visit www.nationalmerit.org. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Be sure to bring your I.D. to the testing session. To practice for the PSAT, refer to the following link to download a practice assessment: http://tinyurl.com/qaa5dd4. Make time to take the practice test, as it is the best way to get ready for the PSAT/NMSQT. s SOPHOMORE SECTION
UCS DISTRICT NEWS AND INFORMATION Nondiscrimination in Education In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act. It is the policy of Utica Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any instructional opportunities, programs services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at Utica Community Schools, 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or call (586) 797-1000.