Kickapoo announcements March 18 - 22, 2024

Hello Kickapoo families,

Welcome back and to 4th quarter! We hope each of you was able to enjoy the break.

We continue to strive for 95% or higher attendance for all students. See below for 4th quarter incentives for all students who achieve 95% or better attendance during 4th quarter only. Let's finish the year strong, Chiefs!

As always, I send these announcements via Connect 5 text & email and Canvas inbox each weekend during the course of the school year.

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
Daily Announcements on our website and linked HERE. LOTS of info included for students & parents. Please check these frequently as they are updated daily.
* KHS 23 - 24 Bell Schedule
* KHS 23 - 24 Lunch Schedule
* Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors.
* District Scholarship Bulletin - This scholarship list is updated weekly. Questions - Connect with your KHS counselor.

* 2023-2024 School Calendar:
* Senior Prom - Friday, May 3rd at Bass Pro White River Conference Room from 9 - 11:30 p.m.

* Senior Baccalaureate - Sunday, May 12th. More information to come.

* Senior Recognition & Memories Assembly is Wednesday, May 15th.

* Seniors Last Day of Class & Final Exams is Thursday, May 16th.

* Graduation Practice and Senior Clap Out is Friday, May 17th.

* Class of 2024 Kickapoo Graduation will be Saturday, May 18th at 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena.

* Senior Send Off - May 18th from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Kickapoo. More information to come.

* More Senior Send Off Information 

* Cap & Gown Orders - If you have already ordered your cap & gown they will be available for pick up during lunches on Thursday, April 18th. IF you have NOT ordered your cap & gown please go to the counseling center to do so ASAP.

* Senior Meeting - Important information for all seniors will be disseminated on Thursday, April 18th at 11 a.m. in the Commons. 

* SPS High School Final Exam Exemption Requirements. Students are eligible for finals exemption by meeting the following criteria:

• 90% overall attendance (school-sponsored activities do not count as absences) per semester
• Received no ISS or OSS for the semester
• Passing the class with an 80% or greater prior to the final exam
• Exempt students may take the final to improve their grade in a class; in this case, the final grade cannot hurt the student’s overall grade
• Required to attend class during the final exam block and complete optional enrichment tasks provided
• Dual credit, AP, and Launch virtual classes are NOT eligible for final exemptions.

* Student Attendance - Thank you to everyone for being in school everyday. A reminder our goal is for all students to be in attendance 95% or more for the year. Here is where we are as a school and by grade level for Week 27 and overall year-to-date as a school.

* 4th Quarter attendance incentives for students with 95% - 100% each week, monthly and for the quarter. This is for 4th quarter ONLY so everyone is eligible despite previous attendance percentage for quarters 1 - 3. Stay tuned for more specifics and announcements! Strive for 95% or better to finish the year strong!

* Attendance - When should students not attend school? Check out this guidance from our school nurses.

* 4th Quarter Begins - Monday, March 18th.

* NO School - Friday, April 26th.

* Last Day of School & Final Exams - Thursday, May 23rd.

* 2024 - 2025 School Calendar - The calendar for next school year (24-25) has been approved. Please click the link to review.

* KHS Student Expectations Matrix - Matrix

* Students earn Credits EVERY 9 weeks. Please make sure you are monitoring grades via eSchool Home Access Center under the Classes Tab, then Classwork tab - login here.

* Grades in Canvas are NOT the official grades for students. Teachers do grade items in Canvas. However, all grades are transferred to eSchool and these are the official grades.

* FREE Tutoring for all Kickapoo students, seated or online, is available in our library from 3:25 - 4:25 any day we are in session.

* Explore (Summer School) - High School classes are online only and will be held June 3 - 28 and July 8 - Aug. 2. Students can sign up for one or both sessions.

Enrollment is now open. Determine the appropriate date to enroll based on the grade level your child will enter in August 2024. 

When it's time to register, visit sps.org/explore to complete the enrollment process. Use your SPS student ID number and birth date or Home Access Center username and password to log in.

* Financial Information: You may pay fines and fees at the financial office with Mrs. Liston. You may also view financial information and make payments online at https://www.sps.org/spsmyschoolbucks. Fines & fees shown in eSchool are not correct. You MUST go to My School Bucks.

* Jefferson Avenue Street Light project - Completed!

* Student Chromebook Tip - If students indicate eSchool won’t load or printers aren’t showing up etc., the Chromebook might just need a restart to apply an update. It’s easy to check on the toolbar they will have an up arrow inside a circle that asks for a restart when clicked. After a restart if they still have issues then it’s a Chromebook repair using the form located here:  https://forms.gle/sYJ2rzPiX6wnm1P4A

It’s a good practice to have students do a restart once a week at least or encourage them to consider a Friday shut down as they leave for the weekend.

* Chromebook repair process - We have created a form for students to request a Chromebook so they can get theirs repaired. It is located in the Tribe Talk course in Canvas.
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.

* Reminders:

• Any students needing WiFi can request a Kajeet hotspot through our library.
• Kickapoo will open our doors at 7:40 a.m. and first block begins at 8:10 a.m. every day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday.
• Wednesday is late start for students so staff may participate in professional learning. Classes begin at 8:40 a.m. ALL BUSSES WILL RUN AT NORMAL TIMES.
• Classes end at 3:10 p.m. every day.
• All students should leave school/campus by 3:45 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
• Students should take home Chromebooks every day & Charge them each night.
• Deliveries to school - Parents/guardians may deliver items to school for your student. We ask that you label and leave them on the table inside the office. Please communicate with your student to let them know items have been dropped off for them as we do not contact them.
• ID badges and dress code - ALL students must have an ID every day. Follow all dress code expectations. Cover ALL B's!
• Need a School ID? Request one from a teacher or go to the ID badge room before school, during lunch, or immediately after school.

Again, the items I have listed above are NOT all inclusive. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me and I will respond as soon as possible.
Thank you again for your patience, grace, and flexibility. Take care and as always #GoChiefs!
Dr. Bill Powers
Principal
Kickapoo High School