2016 2017 STONEY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS Agenda

2016 -2017 STONEY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS!

Agenda • • Welcoming message-Dr. Skedel PTSA Mission and Values-Amanda Mc. Kay Growth Mindset-Don Wilson Senior expectations Senior Dates and Information – Katelyn Cryderman Yearbook dates – Sarah Millard Counseling Info – Linda Veeser

Senior Expectations • Demonstrate maturity, and positive choices • Leadership and Legacy • Finish Strong • Victory Lap • Ceremonies and Celebration

PTSA • Senior All Night Party – June 8 2017 • Volunteers are needed to chair/co-chair committees: • Casino • Decorations • Security • Food • Cargo Hold • Registration • Solicitations • Then and Now • Volunteers are needed to assist committees • Committees have documentation from several years. • Fairly well oiled machine • Many volunteers will be needed the night of SANP

SCHS Administration Dr. Skedel i Mr. ack k c Ja Dr. Mc Kay & M r. May

Pride in Excellence • U. S News and World Report State and National Rankings • AP Course work • Athletic Accomplishments • Unique passions and achievements

SCHS Mission Stoney Creek is a student-centered, caring community with high expectations, successfully preparing students for the future. • Respectful • Caring/Compassionate • Positive and Passionate • Grit and Persistence • Don Wilson and Growth Mindsets • Integrity

The two mindsets

WHY? • Over the past few years, some of our staff have noticed an increase in: • Anxiety • Fear of Failure • Fear of Risk • Cheating • Lack of Coping Skills • Potentially unhealthy view of success • Social disconnection • Dependence/lack of confidence

Grit: the power of passion and perseverance by Angela Ducksworth Through her research, the author found that “grit” was 2 x to 3 x more indicative of future success than talent in many fields including: Music, Military Officer Training, Sales, Consulting, Athletics, and inside the classroom.

HOW TO HELP

Resources • https: //www. smore. com/k 3 ce 2 • A collection of videos, images, and links related to the growth mindset • Authors: • Carol Dweck - Mindset • Angela Duckworth – Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance • Madeline Levine – Parenting for Success; Parenting for Authentic Success • TED Talks and Podcasts– search growth mindset or grit

Senior Privileges • Locker banks • Parking lot • Off-campus lunch privileges • Activities • Leadership

SENIOR INFO Website: www. schsseniors. weebly. com Text Messaging Updates: Remind 101: Text @sc 17 to 81010 Twitter: follow @SCSeniors 17

Senior Class Advisor • Katelyn Cryderman • Important Dates to Remember: • September 15 th & 16 th – Cap and gown orders due (will be turned in during lunch · • • • to the senior locker bank) October 15 th – Yearbook Picture Deadline December 15 th – Parent Pride Deadline for the Yearbook May 16 th – Honors Convocation May 25 th – Prom June 8 th – Commencement Rehearsal, Commencement Ceremony, and Senior All Night Party

Yearbook Information Sarah Millard Senior Pictures: Students NOT getting their yearbook pose taken through Prestige must upload a digital file that meets SCHS yearbook specifications to yearbookforever. comby October 15 th, 2016. Students who do get their yearbook pose taken through Prestige have until October 15 th to be photographed and October 29 th to choose the pose. If you do not choose a photo by October 29 th, the studio will choose for you. Prestige will hand deliver all senior pictures directly to Mrs. Millard. You do not need to upload your senior picture.

Counseling Information • Linda Veeser

College Application Process

Counseling Information • www. smore. com/53 hay

Best School Year Yet • We value student and parent feedbac. If you have concerns let us know. • We want this to be the BEST SCHOOL YEAR YET!!! • Have a great year.