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25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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This week our teachers and students worked together to kick off Change to Chill Week. This is a great example of Park Pride. I appreciate the "D"ependability of students supporting each other by working to make this grant happen for SLP High School. I am proud of our students, Morgan Graves and Filsan Omar, for all of their work to support their fellow students.
Also a huge thank you to Allison Luskey and Barb Nelson for displaying "P"urpose by putting students at the center of their work. I have seen them working with Morgan and Filsan to prepare for all of this week's events. It was great to see our students participating in this week's kickoff!
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Fall Conferences October 23 and 29
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High School Fall Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 29, 4-7:30 p.m. in the High School Field House. It is helpful if you bring a copy of your student's schedule (or a list of teachers) with you to conferences (available in PowerSchool). You will be able to get a copy of this schedule at a welcome table in the field house on conference night if needed. Hope to see you there!
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Senior Meeting October 23rd
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Your next senior meeting will take place on October 23rd in the Auditorium at 11:00 am. Mr. Storts from Jostens will be there to help you order your cap and gown!
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Important Student Health & Wellness Info for Parents
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According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), for the first time since 2000, overall youth tobacco use has increased in Minnesota. The rapid uptake of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices has suddenly reversed a trend of declining teen tobacco use in Minnesota, and recent data show one in five high school students use e-cigarettes, a nearly 50 percent increase since 2014.
MDH has provided the following resources for parents:
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| Yearbooks are available for sale at slpechowan.com right now for $65.00. Buy a yearbook for your student today before the price increases. |
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The Drone Racing Team is looking forward to its next exhibition race at Apple Valley High School on Wednesday, October 23rd. Time of the race is yet to be determined. The excitement around drone racing in middle schools and high schools around the state is growing.
St. Louis Park High School has partnered with the St. Louis Park Middle School to field a team of approximately 12 pilots. With the hope of promoting the sport, representatives from the 4 interested schools will be presenting, "STEM Engagement Thru Drone Racing" at the Twin Cities Startup Week on Wednesday, October 16th at 3:30 in St. Paul. Check it out online or make your way to Glen Nelson Center in St. Paul next week. Our hope is to get the information out there so more schools will join in the competition!
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MAP (NWEA) Math Testing Oct. 22 & 23
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The MAP Math test will be given to Freshmen and Sophomores as part of Science classes on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 22 and 23, 2019.
We are using a block schedule for the test. Having extended classes allows students an opportunity to take their time on the exam without having to worry about missing a class.
Block Schedule for High School Testing:
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October 22
Period 1 - 8:20-9:50
Period 3 - 10:00-11:30
Period 5
1st Lunch - 11:35-12:05
Class 12:05 -1:35
Class - 11:35 - 12:15
2nd Lunch 12:15- 12:45
Class 12:45 - 1:35
Class - 11:35- 1:05
3rd Lunch 1: 05- 1:35
Period 6 - 1:40-3:10
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October 23
Period 2 - 8:20-9:50
Advisory - 10:00-11:30
Period 4
1st Lunch - 11:35-12:05
Class 12:05 -1:35
Class - 11:35 - 12:15
2nd Lunch 12:15- 12:45
Class 12:45 - 1:35
Class - 11:40- 1:10
3rd Lunch 1: 10- 1:35
Period 7- 1:40-3:10
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IB Exam Registration Due October 15
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Students received the IB exam registration paper form in classes on Tuesday October 1st. Please ask your child about them as the completed paper form and fee must be submitted by October 15th.
There are 4 places on the form for parents/guardians to initial, and 2 places for parents/guardians to sign. Please make sure you do all prior to sending back with your student to be submitted.
To stay in the loop with IB related things throughout the year:
Instagram:
Follow: slp_ib_dp
Remind:
SLPHS IB Diploma Program: Text @slpibdp to the number 81010 to get text messages or go to rmd.at/slpibdp to sign up for email notifications.
Schoology:
"International Baccalaureate Students & Parents" Access Code: TP32C-Z7JNW
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AP Exam Registration Deadline
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College Board, the company that runs AP Exams, has implemented a two-step registration process. Both steps must be accomplished to complete an exam registration!
Step one
- Students create a College Board account during AP classes. Once the account is created students have access to online assignments and practice tests. Creating the account also allows an exam to be ordered. Because this is the first year of the new system, the deadline to create an account has been extended to October 14, 2019. Over 100 AP students still need to complete this step!
Step two
- Students/parents must pay online at TotalRegistration.net prior to October 15, 2019 to avoid late fees. Discounted cost of exams is $65
- Payments made after 3:10 PM, Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019 will incur an additional $35 fee per exam registration
- Payments made after 3:10 AM, Friday, Nov 8, 2019 will incur an additional $75 fee per exam registration
- Payments that are not complete by 3:10 PM, Thursday, November 14, 2019 will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.
- Free/Reduced Lunch students must complete Total Registration to receive fee waiver
- Every AP student is encouraged to take the AP exam. If cost is a concern please contact counselors or test coordinator
Contact Jami LaPray - AP Coordinator with questions.
lapray.jami@slpschools or 952-928-6125
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Do you have a special talent or interest and we don't offer an Advanced Placement class? You can still take an AP Exam!
College Board, the company that runs AP testing has a wide range of exams. Have a look at College Board and see if there is an exam for you. Contact the AP Coordinator for more information about how to register.
All AP Exam registrations must be complete by October 15, 2019.
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PSAT Registration has Started-Space is Limited
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There is still room for students who wish to take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16.
Registration at
Total Registration
closes at 3:10pm on Friday, October 11.
PLEASE NOTE - It is not an early release day. Students will be expected to attend their afternoon classes. Only periods 1-5 will be excused.
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Free Access to ACT Online Course
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CLASS of 2021 - FREE ACCESS
Students have free access to the ACT online course and practice tests.
Follow the attached document for directions!
Free ACT Prep Course and Practice Tests |
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Financial Aid Night Date Correction!
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Parents/Guardians and High School Students you are invited to Financial Aid Information Night,
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 7:00-
8:00 p.m.,
St. Louis Park High School Auditorium.
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FAFSA Completion Night
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The first F in "FAFSA" stands for FREE!
Remove Application Guess Work
Join Us for FAFSA Completion Night
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
St. Louis Park High School Media Center
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(during parent/teacher conferences)
What is FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Required by any student to be considered for federal or state financial aid (grants, loans) to attend any college in the country.
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Minnesota Goes to College
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October 2019 - College Knowledge Month.
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Act Six Scholarship Opportunity
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FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to:
 Act Six is a great opportunity. We provide our scholars with full tuition over four years, a powerful leadership development training program, and an unparalleled level of support and opportunity. Take a moment and watch this video about the profound impact Act Six alumni are having in Tacoma, WA as they weave a "fabric of leadership" in their community. Imagine how the young people you know could create a leadership network like that right here in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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College Rep Visits - Link on HS Website
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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
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9th Grade Parent Advisory Council
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Please join us for the first 9th grade Parent Advisory Council meeting of the year on
Tuesday, October 29th*
from 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm in room C163 (back of media center) at the high school.
All are welcome! You do not need to sign up to attend. We will ask for your feedback about how 9th grade is going for your student and insights you might offer as a SLPHS parent. We will also share information about current events at the high school. This is a great opportunity to connect with other 9th grade parents and SLPHS staff!
*Please note the date has changed and is listed incorrectly as October 15th in several sources.
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Group activities include:
Guided historical walking tours of both Old Montreal and Old Quebec City ~ Hiking Mount Royal and the St. Anne Canyon ~ Visiting the Olympic Park and Biodome ~ Eating authentic Quebecois food ~ Role playing the life of a soldier at the Martello Towers in 1812 ~ Learning basic acrobatics at the circus school
Cost: Approximately $2500, depending on size of group.
Deposit due Oct 15 - $500
Nov 15 - $750
Jan 10 - $750
March 10 - Balance
Questions? Contact Madame Sweeney
sweeney.kyle@slpschools.org
952-928-6199
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| Academic support is available at St. Louis Park High School. Click here for times and locations. |
| Login information for SLP High School students click here. |
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St. Louis Park Teen Center
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A place for youth in the community to hang out and play games (basketball, carpet ball, foosball, board games), do homework, and learn about job and volunteer opportunities in a safe space. Dinner will be provided. Open every Tuesday from 3-6pm. This is a partnership of Knollwood Lutheran Church (the space is provided by Knollwood Lutheran Church, but the Teen Center is not a religious program), St. Louis Park Police Department, and the Joint Community Police Partnership.
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Driver's Ed Course Sections
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SLPHS offers Driver's Education classes after school. Sections do fill up! For more information,
click here .
Section 2 | Nov. 4-21
(note date change): 18 seats available
Section 3 | Feb. 24 - Mar. 12 : 26 seats available
Section 4 | April 27 - May 14 : 26 seats available
Section 5 | June 8-19 AM : 22 seats available
Section 6 | June 8-19 PM : 30 seats available
Section 7 | July 20-31 AM : 29 seats available
Section 8 | July 20-31 PM : 30 seats available
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Beginning October 2019 the High School Lost & Found will be cleared out on the 2nd Thursday of every month. The Lost & Found is located in the Main Office; hours are 7:15 am - 3:30 pm. The Main Office is located through Door #1 on West 33rd St.
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Winter sports registration is now open. Start dates:
Girls Hockey - 10/28
Boys Hockey - 11/11
Nordic Ski - 11/11
Gymnastics - 11/11
Girls Basketball - 11/11
Boys Basketball - 11/18
Boys Swimming - 11/25
To be fully eligible to participate you must register on
www.gopark.org. If you do not have internet access or need to pay with cash or check, please stop in the Athletic Office to register. You must have a current sports qualifying physical on file to be able to register.
Stop in the Athletic Office if you have any questions.
Go to
gopark.org
for athletic event information and sports registration.
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October 16 - PSAT (Grade 10-11 by Registration)
October 17-18 - No School
October 23 & 29 - HS Fall Conferences, HS Field House, 4-7:30 p.m.
October 29 - 9th Grade Parent Advisory, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Room C163
October 30 - Parent Engagement Committee Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., C350
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
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St. Louis Park
High School
6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6100 *
Fax: 952-928-6113
www.gopark.org (
Go Park - SLP Athletics Website)
Click here for the Districtwide Calendar
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