Hello Kickapoo families,
Thank you for your CONTINUED patience, grace, and flexibility with our teachers and staff as we navigate the recent change to virtual learning this week.
Reminder, these announcements include several important items. However, they are not all inclusive. Please remember to check our social media AND website for the most up to date information about clubs, athletics, and other important announcements.
Stay connected with Kickapoo in the following ways:
Facebook - Kickapoo High School
Twitter - @KickapooChiefs
Instagram - @KickapooHighSchool
Website - kickapoochiefs.org
You can find our Daily Announcements on our website and linked HERE. Please check these frequently as they are updated daily with club info, meeting dates, upcoming events, etc. . . .
* No School for students on Monday, Jan. 24th.
* Virtual Learning begins on Tuesday, Jan. 25 through Friday, Jan. 28th. We are following our normal Bell Schedule each day, including late start on Wednesday, and students should login to Zoom each class period.
* Here is the Kickapoo Bell Schedule to be followed this week.
* Here is the letter I sent to families via email and text Friday evening. Within this letter the information SPS sent around noon on Friday is also linked. Please read again for important information.
* Students should check their Canvas Announcements for the class zoom link and assignments each day. Questions? Contact your teachers.
* Attendance & Grades this week - Students ARE TO LOGIN to zoom each class period of each day as attendance will be taken and grades will be given on assignments during class this week.
* Scheduling for 22 - 23 Academic year - 9th, 10th, & 11th grade students who were present 4th block Tuesday, Jan. 18th received their scheduling packets & scheduling information prior to dismissal. Our counselors sent all students a Canvas message on Wednesday, Jan. 19th with details and directions on how to complete. All online schedule forms must be completed by Friday, Jan. 28th. Even if you were absent last Tuesday or don't have your packet you can still complete the online scheduling form. IF students have questions please send your counselor a Canvas message.
* With us moving to virtual learning this week it is a great time to remember we can't control everyone or everything. However, WE can control some things. See this visual for a reminder.
* Progress reports - Will be updated and available by the end of the day Friday, Jan. 28th. You can access grades any time via eSchool Home Access from our website kickapoochiefs.org and find eSchool Home Access under Quick Links on the right side of the page. Teachers should be updating student grades in eSchool on a weekly basis.
* Report Card - Second quarter grades are now available. Same path as above, but click on Report Card.
* Reminder students earn credits to graduate every 9 weeks. Questions about grades or credits please contact your students teachers and/or counselor.
* Students with 2 or more F's in core classes will be assigned to IPLT (Intensive Personalized Learning Time) and it lasts until the next progress report. This intervention is set up to help students succeed during school hours.
We also offer FREE tutoring with KHS teachers after school M - F until 3:45 p.m. in the library. Just show up ready to learn. This is suspended while we are virtual, but we resume once seated classes return.
* My robo calls to families of students with a D or F will be sent out on Tuesday evenings beginning in 1 - 2 weeks.
* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* January Scholarship Bulletin
* January News You Can Use - Info from the counselors.
* Senior (2022) Meeting information for students and parents
* Cap and Gown/Announcement Orders - The easiest way to order is online at highschool.herffjones.com any time you are able. The sooner the better.
You can put in Kickapoo High School and it will take you to the page. The second page has the Group Package D which is the basic cap, gown and tassel for $14.75.
Students - Cap and Gown instructions for ordering are now available on our Canvas Page under Kickapoo Counseling Commons. The last picture icon is Herff Jones.
Thank you!
* KHS Seniors Are Going Places! - We have a Seniors are Going Places Wall outside the counseling center that we use to display what decisions Seniors have made for future plans.
If you have decided please email a picture (senior picture or head shot) and a description of where you are going ex: University of Missouri, Army, OTC, Work at.....
You can email amoran@spsmail.org
* No School Monday, Jan. 24th (teacher work day) or Feb. 21st (Presidents' Day).
* Parent Teacher Conferences - Spring conferences will tentatively be held after school Thursday, Feb. 10th. More information coming soon.
* 2021-2022 School Calendar: The last day of class is scheduled to be May 25, 2022.
* Class of 2022 Graduation will be Friday, May 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. at JQH Arena.*Yearbooks are for sale now at jostens.com for $50. We do NOT purchase extras so you must pre-order. We prefer you to buy online but we will accept cash or check in room 201.
| * 2022 - 2023 SPS School Calendar Please direct students to the link and have them complete the form. We will contact the students to come to the library to pick up or exchange their Chromebook. If they are unable to complete the form, please have a classmate or teacher complete the form for the student. Let us know if you have any questions. * Chromebooks - Students should bring a charged Chromebook to school each day. We are limited on the number of loaners we have and first priority goes to students needing repairs. Thank you. |
* CANVAS HELP - Need help accessing and checking online learning with your student??? Click here for a list of resources from SPS. You can also click here for a guide for “how-to” items for parents. Please be sure to reach out with questions as we navigate online learning.
* JOIN PTSA Today - Membership Form for individuals and business members.
* Reminders:
- Any students needing WiFi can request a Kajeet hotspot through our library. These are FREE!
- Kickapoo will open our doors at 7 a.m. and first block begins at 7:30 a.m. every day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday.
- Wednesday is late start for students so staff may participate in professional learning. Classes begin at 8 a.m. ALL BUSSES WILL RUN AT NORMAL TIMES.
- Classes end at 2:30 p.m. every day.
- All students should leave school/campus by 3 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
- Deliveries to school - Parents/guardians may deliver food and other items to school. We ask that you label and leave them on the table. Due to limited travel students may not be able to come immediately to pick them up. Please communicate with your student to let them know items have been dropped off for them.
- NO food deliveries from outside vendors. Thank you for helping to limit the exposures our secretaries and staff encounter.
- ID badges - ALL students must have an ID every day.
- New students can go to 182 to receive an ID.
- Lost your ID? Go to 182 or ask your teacher to order you one.
- Dress Code - Cover up and follow all dress code expectations.
- Breakfast & Lunch are FREE for all students.
Principal
Kickapoo High School
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