Dear Parent or Guardian,
You
may have heard rumblings from your children about how school is
getting harder and they’re right. School is changing, and it’s
changing for all the right reasons. We want to make sure your
children are prepared for the world that awaits them.
The
U.S. Department of Labor estimates that today's students will have
10 to 14 jobs by the age of 38. Thirty or 40 years ago, we knew the
kinds of jobs our students would have. Now, 80 percent of the jobs
today’s students will have don’t even exist yet. That’s why it’s
important to learn the same skills that children across the world
are learning.
Employers, like Verizon, Intel and Cisco, tell us they want workers
who are able to think strategically, use
technology wisely, work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
Employees are expected to have these skills their first day on the
job. In today's weak economy, the resumes of those who don't speak
the language of the 21st century are quickly passed over.
We
have spent the last few years working to improve our education
system in West Virginia. We call
21st century teaching and learning -- Global21:
Students deserve it. The world demands it.
Traditional subjects, including math, science, English, social
studies and foreign languages, remain at the core of our program.
However, a focus on these subjects alone
is no longer sufficient in today’s global economy if we want our
children to succeed in school, work and life.
We must make school more relevant and appropriate for today’s
young people.
Incorporating Project Based Learning,
which shifts away from the traditional teacher-centered lessons to
learning activities that are student-centered, will help fine-tune
performance skills, including communication and technology literacy.
You will be an important part as we explore new ways to
challenge your children's thinking. Global21 can help children
develop valuable skills. If you have any questions concerning
Global21, I encourage you to contact me, your child's teacher, at
(304) 837-3301.
Sincerely,
Allen
Halley
NASA E-missions
4/23/08
Archived State Board
of Education Meeting Videos
Holocaust
Speaker
There are a limited number of yearbooks
available at a reduced price for the years 1991-1998. These are
available on a first come, first serve basis. The price is $10 each.
Anyone interested in purchasing a yearbook contact Jim Henderson at
837-3301.
Thank you,
Todd Barnette
Activities Calendar
2nd Semester 2008-2009
March
2: PAC Meeting
3: Goal Ball Multicultural Unit
5: Westest Online Writing Assessment Training
12: Assembly Seniors - 9 am - Making College
and Career Count
Jump Rope
Drug Free Assembly 10 am
Assembly
Juniors- 12 pm - Making College and Career Count
13: Auction at Sherman High School 7 pm
23: Three Hour Early Release Day
Big Show
Assembly
27: End of 3rd 9 weeks
Club Day
April
6: PAC Meeting
22: Pregnancy Prevention (9th and 10th Grade)
23: Pregnancy Prevention (11th and 12th Grade)
24: Club Day
27: Faculty Senate Day
Academic
Honor Banquet
29: Art Students to Prickett's Fort
May
4: PAC Meeting
12: Band Awards Banquet 6 pm
16: Prom at the Moose 7 pm
18: Westest Week Begins
20: Senior Exams Blocks 1 & 3
21: Senior Exams Blocks 2 & 4
22: Senior Exams Make-up Day
25: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
26: Senior Graduation Practice
27: Senior Awards Day 12:00 - 2:45
28: Graduation
June
2: Underclassmen Final Exams Blocks 1 & 3
3: Underclassmen Final Exams Blocks 2 & 4
4: Underclassmen Final Exams Make-up Day
Underclassmen Awards Day
5: Last Day For Underclassmen
Underclassmen Picnic
12:30 - 2:30 pm
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