Shadle Park HS Students, Families, & Community,

I hope this email finds you well and refreshed after a wonderful summer break. It is with great excitement and anticipation that we extend a warm welcome back to each of you as we embark on a new school year together.

As our halls begin to come alive with the energy of staff returning, Fall sports beginning, and the return of students on the horizon, we are reminded of the invaluable sense of community that defines Shadle Park High School. Whether your child is stepping into our hallways for the first time or returning as a familiar face, we are committed to ensuring they are equitably challenged, supported, and loved during their time with us.

Yesterday evening, families received and email encouraging them to sign up for a Launch Conference, which will take place on Thursday August 31^st and Friday September 1^st. Launch Conferences are a time to meet with your student’s Advisor, check out a laptop, review their classes and graduation progress, review our school focus and expectations for the year, and get any of your questions answered to ensure a smooth start to the year. Following Launch Conferences, the first day of classes will be Tuesday September 5^th.

Throughout the course of the school year, and in the spirit of partnership, we will be sending a weekly email, coupled with additional communication as needed. Along the way, should you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to share your thoughts, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or any member of our staff as we are happy to support you in any way we can.

Welcome back Highlanders! Here's to the wonderful journey ahead of us this year!

Chris Dunn

Principal, Shadle Park HS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon. 8/21: Fall Sports Begin
Wed. 8/23: Fall Sports Parent Night (6:00pm)
Mon. 8/28: Senior Sunrise
Wed. 8/30: 9th Grade Orientation (6:00pm - 7:30pm)
Thurs. 8/31: Launch Conferences (7:30am - 6:00pm)
Thurs. 8/31: Senior Back to School Night (4:00pm - 6:00pm)
Fri. 9/1: Launch Conferences (7:30am - 3:00pm)
Mon. 9/4: No School/Labor Day
Tues. 9/5 to Fri. 9/8: Advisory Schedule
Fri. 9/8: Picture Day (in English classes)

Sat. 9/9: Highlander XC Meet
Mon. 9/11: Late Start Monday
Mon. 9/18: Late Start Monday
Week of 9/18 to 9/22: Homecoming Week
Wed. 9/20: 2nd Annual Feeder Pattern Community Night (5:30pm)
Fri. 9/22: Homecoming Football Game (4:00pm)
Sat. 9/23: Homecoming Dance
Mon. 9/25: Late Start Monday
Tues. 9/26: Senior Parent College & Career Readiness Information Night (6:00pm)
Fri. 9/29 to Sat. 9/30: Linda Sheridan Volleyball Tournament

Student Schedules for 23-24

As you are reviewing your student's schedule for the 23-24 school year, please keep in mind that class balancing and movement will still occur through the beginning of the school year and, at this point, not all schedules are accurate nor are any schedules final.

When making schedule change requests, please keep in mind that our master schedule was developed based on the conversations students had with their school counselor last February to ensure they were registering for classes that both fulfill their graduation requirements as well as align with their passions.

As a reference regarding schedule changes, please see the lists below regarding changes that can be fulfilled and schedule changes that cannot be fulfilled.

Schedule changes which CAN be fulfilled:

Missing a course required to fulfill a graduation requirement
Less than six classes
Error in schedule
Based on course availability, a change in elective

Schedule changes which CANNOT be fulfilled:

The desire for a specific teacher/class period/lunch/etc.
Dropping a dual-credit (AP, CiHS) or honors course before the beginning of the semester (exceptions made based on overall academic rigor within a student’s schedule)
Dropping a math course in the junior year or CADR required quantitative course in senior year

Bell Schedule

Please see the document linked below to see the bell schedule for the 23-24 school year.

23-24 Shadle Park HS Bell Schedule

Launch Conferences

The first two days of the 23-24 school this year will be days on which students and families will be invited to conference with their student’s Advisory teacher. These conferences will set students up for a successful launch to the 22-23 school year, including discussing topics such as: schedules, graduation requirements, post-secondary plans, student expectations, getting involved at school, and how we can best support you. Additionally, students will be checking out their laptops during these conferences. Registration information was sent to families yesterday evening so please check your email from Spokane Public Schools and look for a post-card in the mail!

General School Supply List

While the specific school supplies a student will need at Shadle Park High School varies slightly by the specific courses the student is enrolled in, the general items listed below are useful for students to start the year.