64 SECONDS to Learn Up To  25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
February 21, 2020

1:   From the Principal
As our spirit week winds to an end we are one day away from our Sno Daze Dance.  It was a "Comfy Day" according to our Student Council dress code today and it was fun seeing all of the students and staff that participated.  Our Student Council members displayed "D"ependability and "P"urpose as they created a fun week for our students.  We look forward to celebrating together at the dance.

Our SLP Career Pathways Advisory Board met this morning to network with students as they made plans for their future.  "E"xcellence was evident as we discussed finding and connecting strengths to future careers.  We are so thankful for the meaningful and purposeful work we do together with our community partners, post-secondary educators, and career field experts!  

Scott Meyers
Principal
2:  Registration for 2020-2021 Is In Full Swing
The registration portal in Powerschool is now open and will officially close on February 29th at 11:59 p.m.

Students should be talking with their families and current teachers about registration for next year.  Click here to view the 2020-21 Course Catalog.

Go to the High School website for 2020-21 registration information and forms. 

Contact your grade level counselor if you have any questions. 
3:  Why Choose IB: Extended Essay Supports Future Research
A study from the University of Virginia found:

"Compared to former AP students, DP alumni were more likely to report that they: felt prepared for university coursework involving research; had executed a research project at UVA; were proud of their research; intended to conduct future research; and found their research skills to be important to future success. Several of these differences were statistically significant."

Want to learn more? Read the  study summary or   full report  .
 
4:  Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) are state tests in reading, mathematics, and science that are used to meet federal and state legislative requirements. The tests are administered every year to measure student performance relative to the Minnesota Academic Standards that specify what students in a particular grade should know and be able to do. By passing the MCA, students show proficiency in high school mathematics. Juniors will be taking the MCA Math test on March 17 and 18, 2020. An MCA score can also be used to show a student is college-ready therefore not have to take remedial math classes in college, as this test can be used to replace the ACCUPLACER.
 
Students will also have the opportunity to increase their grades in their current math class depending on their proficiency level as assessed by the MCA.

5:  2nd Semester Testing
ACCESS for ELL- February 3 - 28 - ELL Monitors on February 11 and 13.
 
ACT - February 25 (Grade 11)

MCA Science and MAP Reading - March 10-12 - Science MCA (Biology and Life Science) and MAP Reading (Grades 9 and 10) will take place using block scheduling. March 10 & 11(block days) March 12 - Make-up testing.
 
ACT Make-up - March 10 (Grade 11) Students who test with accommodations have their make-up day on March 4.

MCA and MAP Math - March 17-18 using block scheduling. March 17 & 18 (block days) with make-up on March 19 (MAP - Grades 9 and 10, MCA Grade 11)
 
MCA Reading - Wednesday March 25 (Grade 10)  Make-up testing April 9 - There will be a special schedule for 10th graders March 25.
 
AP and IB - Both take place in May.   Information updates will be available on the High School web site under Academics .

*For more information about testing please see the St. Louis Park School District site; Assessment, Evaluation and Research
6:  All Juniors Will Take ACT (Free)
All JUNIORS-Class of 2021 will take the ACT with Writing (FREE) 
 
February 25, 2020 (8:20 a.m. start)
 
On site at St. Louis Park High School Field House
  • All Juniors have been registered (DO NOT REGISTER ON LINE).
  • Accommodations for identified students have been made. 
  • Students with accommodations will be given a letter with their testing day and venue during the 1/19/2020 CCR
  • Students will prepare their answer sheet (pre-administration) during 2/19/20 CCR Advisory.
  • Students can access FREE ACT Prep Course & Practice Tests online at: Career & College Center/MNCIS/ACT PREP.
Visit the St. Louis Park Career & College Center online to learn more about the ACT.   Career & College Center Upcoming Events - ACT
 
What is the ACT?  The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test.
 
If you have any questions, contact Jami LaPray, Assessment Coordinator or Kara Mueller, Career & College Coordinator
7:  Educational Opportunity for Parents
Opportunity for parents on vaping education from St Louis Park Family Services Collaborative. 

St. Louis Park Family Services Collaborative and PrairieCare are proud to present "Parenting with a Purpose" Thursday, February 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
at Lennox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park in the Cafeteria.

Come learn more about the youth vaping epidemic happening right here in Minnesota and across the country. 

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8:  Change to Chill Mindfulness and Creativity
Practicing mindfulness is a wonderful, easy way to bring awareness to the present moment and acknowledge the thoughts, feelings and sensations that arise. It helps to identify feelings, like monotony or boredom, allows acknowledgment and healing.  A fun way to practice mindfulness is through creativity. Check out Change to Chill's wide variety of Mindful Coloring pages and add a little color to the month of February!

9:  Change to Chill Parent Survey
Please take this short parent/guardian survey about your experience with Change to Chill and be entered to win a Change to Chill prize pack!  Change to Chill is interested in evaluating whether parents and guardians are finding the CTC resources helpful in talking to their teens about mental health.

Thanks for your participation!

10:  Academic Support
St. Louis Park High School Academic Support - Spring 2020    
11:  Seniors Order Your Cap & Gown
Over 80 Seniors have not ordered their cap and gown for graduation!  If you have not already done so, go to gradsmn.org to order your cap and gown.  See Deb Muralt in the Main Office if you have any questions.
12:  College Rep Visits - Link on HS Website
Representatives from college admission offices visit high schools around the country to present informational programs to prospective students, parents and counselors.  We at St. Louis Park High School have made it easy to secure a spot!


SIGN UP for College Representative Visits - ONLINE at 
13:  Driver's Ed Course Sections
SLPHS offers Driver's Education classes after school and during the summer. Sections do fill up! For more information click here.

Section 3 | Feb. 24 - Mar. 12 : FULL
Section 4 | April 27 - May 14 : FULL
Section 5 | June 8-19 AM : 11 seats available
Section 6 | June 8-19 PM :  25 seats available
Section 7 | July 20-31 AM : 24 seats available
Section 8 | July 20-31 PM : 30 seats available

Driver's Ed Parent Meeting - St. Louis Park High School
Thursday, April 30, 2020, 5:30-6:30 p.m.  
 
Location: St. Louis Park High School Room B112, located across from the gym on the 1st floor
  • Attendance at this meeting will reduce your son/daughter's required supervised driving hours from 50 hours to 40 hours
  • Students do not need to attend the meeting
  • Parent/guardian will receive a certificate of attendance for attending the meeting
RSVP to Bill Wodarski, Driver's Ed, Inc. Program Coordinator
651-621-5649 
 
Space is limited to 25 seats.
14:  Athletics
Registration for spring sports is available on gopark.org.  Please stop in the Athletic Department office if you have questions.

Go to  gopark.org  for athletic event information and sports registration.
15:  Upcoming Dates
February 22 - Sno Daze Dance, 8-11:00 p.m., HS Field House
February 20 - February 22 - HS Choirs Gala Fundraising Performance, 7:00 p.m. Auditorium
February 23 - HS Choirs Gala Fundraising Performance, 2:00 p.m.
February 25 - ACT Exam (11th Grade)


St. Louis Park  High School
6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6100 *  Fax: 952-928-6113
www.slpschools.org 
www.gopark.org ( Go Park - SLP Athletics Website)
Click here for the Districtwide Calendar
  

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