Kickapoo announcements Dec. 16 - 20, 2019

Kickapoo Families,

Happy Finals Week. I absolutely can't believe the final week of first semester
is here. We've had a great start to the 19 - 20 school year and we look to close
out 2019 strong!
Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you as we are now in the holiday
season. We are here to help.

Below are a few NEW notes and reminders for you. Have a great week!

Early Final Exams
Families:

As a reminder we do not give early finals.  If any student will be missing a final (cruises, visiting family, other vacation trips, etc.), they will need to take the final after they return.  It will be the student’s responsibility to arrange a time with teachers after the break to take the final. 

The reasons we approve early finals are as follows:

1. A student / family member experiences a medical emergency.
2. There is a death in the family.
3. A student is moving.
4. A member of the student’s immediate family is returning from military service or being deployed during the finals days.

If there are any questions about the reason for the student’s absence, feel free to tell the student to come and speak with me. 

Thank you,

Jim Harvey, Ed.S.

Assistant Principal for Instructional Services

Final Exam Schedule - 1st Semester 2019

TIME	Wednesday December 18, 2019	TIME	Thursday December 19, 2019
7:50 – 9:20 AM	1st Block Study Session	7:50 – 9:20 AM	2nd Block Study Session
9:20– 9:30 AM	10 Min Break	9:20 – 9:30 AM	10 Min Break
9:30 – 11:05 AM	1st Block FINAL	9:30 – 11:05 AM	2nd Block FINAL
11:05 – 11:10 AM	Passing time	11:05 – 11:10 AM	Passing time
11:10 AM – 1:10 PM	3rd Block Study Session	11:10 AM – 1:10 PM	4th Block Study Session
1:05 – 1:15 PM	10 Min Break	1:05 – 1:15 PM	10 Min Break
1:15 – 2:50 PM	3rd Block FINAL	1:15 – 2:50 PM	4th Block FINAL

* Students will not be permitted to leave study sessions or final exams early.

No School - Winter Break
Students are out of school for Winter Break beginning Friday, Dec. 20th through Sunday, Jan. 5th.
Students return on Monday, Jan. 6th.

Senior Ads & Quotes
Are due Dec. 19th in Room 201. See her, the Yearbook staff, or you can email one of the following with questions.
elliejoplin@gmail.com
kickapooseniorad2020@gmail.com
kayleecarmichael11@gmail.com

Finals Week = Spirit Week
Check out this video from Cabinet <-- Click to view

Monday - Santa's Workshop
Tuesday - Family Photo
Wednesday - Winter Socks
Thursday - PJs

Winter Holiday & Sports Assembly
Monday, Dec. 16th from 9 - 10 a.m.

Students with D's or F's
If your student has a D or F in any class I will continue to send phone
messages every Monday evening based on their grade as of 6 a.m. each
Monday morning. It is possible grades could change between the time I
run the report and send the message. If you ever have questions or concerns
please contact your students teacher. Thank you.

Interventions for students with Failing grades
We have two new interventions to support students.
IF a student has 2 more more F's in core classes they will be in IPLT (Intensive
Personal Learning Time) Monday - Thursday during PLT (Personal Learning Time) time
to focus on improving in those classes.
We also have an after-school intervention, Chief Intervention Accountability Option,
that is held after school from 3 - 4 p.m. in the library classroom Monday through Thursday.
Students must have an F in a core class to qualify for this intervention. Contact your
students teacher (math, science, social studies, or English) if your student has an F and
you'd like them to attend this intervention.

Does your student need a ride to school OR is your student looking to help students
in need of a ride? Chief Carpooling! 
If your student needs a ride to and/or from school on certain days and times or every day, sign up to be a rider and you will be matched with a student who can help!

If your student is looking to help their peers and earn volunteer hours, sign up to be a driver and help! WE ARE IN NEED OF APPROXIMATELY 10 DRIVERS. You can sign up for certain days and times or every day.

Rider Sign-Up

Driver Sign-Up

Arrival & Dismissal
As a reminder students can arrive/be dropped off as early at 7 a.m. and
classes begin at 7:50 a.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:20 a.m. on Friday's.
We dismiss at 2:50 everyday and students not under the direct supervision of a coach or
teacher must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. each day.

Scholarship Bulletin
The December Bulletin can be found HERE. You can find this and much
more on the Counselor's Corner Website.

Stay Connected to Kickapoo!
As a reminder the information shared below is NOT all inclusive to what is happening
at Kickapoo High School. To find more information about KHS and what's happening
you will find it HERE or at kickapoochiefs.org

The best way to stay in the know is to check the calendar and daily announcements

as they are updated each day and can be found in the left column. I would recommend

bookmarking our web page and checking it daily to stay informed of the KHS
happenings.

I would also encourage you to connect with us via social media as we share what’s going on

at KHS. Check us out on

Instagram @KickapooHighSchool

Twitter @KickapooChiefs

Facebook - Kickapoo High School
Website - Kickapoochiefs.org

Order your Yearbook NOW at this website:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1059682/Kickapoo-High-School/

2019 - 2020 Springfield Public Schools Calendar

Here is the FULL CALENDAR. With the snow/ice day last week now means
the last day of school will be Monday, May 18th.

KHS Class of 2020 Graduation is Friday, May 8th @ 5:30 p.m. at JQH Arena.

2020 - 2021 calendar

Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at
any time.

Have a great week and #GoChiefs #OneTribe #WeTribeTogether

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal
Kickapoo High School