Happy Sunday! This Rick Parker, Principal of Indian Land High School calling with a Sunday Weekly Update. We had an amazing Red Ribbon Week with the kickoff of the “Say no to Drugs” banner to our Teacher Door Decorating Contest (kudos to our winner Ms. Biggs) to wear Red Day, then “Put a Hat on Drugs” day to our “Put a Sock on Drugs” to the finale Chili Cookoff (kudos to Ms. Edwards) and “Say Boo to Drugs” day and wear your favorite costume! We had some great costumes by all!
Here is What’s Important Now for this upcoming week:
Monday, 11/4: School Improvement Committee Update: An effective School Improvement Council (SIC) is one that harnesses the energy created when parents, students, and community members partner with their school’s principal and teachers to achieve results that better the education and educational environment provided by their school. We will gather data, assess school and school community needs, establish realistic SIC goals, and evaluate how the successful completion of those goals has positively impacted their schools and the students we serve. The SIC is uniquely positioned to directly contribute to the life of Indian Land and the well-being of its students. My goal is to assemble an amazing team of people that come together once a month to help create that W.A.R.R.I.O.R. Mindset that prepares the Land to soar to new heights. I am excited to launch our first School Improvement Team Meeting on Monday, November 4th from 6-7 pm. I hope you will join me! Here is the link to the virtual meeting for everyone interested in joining.
Tuesday, 11/5 – Election Day – This day is a holiday.
Friday, 11/8 – Senior Event: Senior Sunrise Class of 2025 from 7 am - 8:45 am in the ILHS Football Stadium Parking Lot. We will have a Donut I Love U Truck and Naturally Sweet Coffee Truck. Photo opps will be available and Seniors can wear PJ’s for the day. Any staff are welcome to attend. Dress warm to welcome the sunrise on your Senior Year. This event is ALL FREE - Sponsored by PTSO
Testing Updates -see attached document
Wednesday, November 6 - WIN testing will occur for some seniors the morning of November 6. Any senior for whom this applies has received information about their testing room. The WIN tests start at 9:10 so be on time for school.
EOC Testing has been scheduled and announced for this semester:
English II Writing is November 25
Algebra I is December 9
Biology is December 10
English II Reading is December 11
U. S. History is December 12
Students involved in Dual Enrollment U.S. History will receive information about their required South Carolina EOC for U. S. History high school credit.
W.A.R.R.I.O.R. University Update:
11/3- 6 pm NCAA Webinar- Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level. Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level! Click below to register.
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Juniors- Rising Senior IGPs: Be on the lookout for an email from your school counselor to sign up for your upcoming IGPs which will start on Nov 6th. We hope to wrap those up by Thanksgiving break. Check with your parent's schedule, so you choose a time they can attend by Meet.
11/6 & 11/20 - Flex- the National Guard will be here during Flex for students to sign up to get information about careers and help paying for college
11/12- 6pm is Financial Aid Night at ILHS - hear from the colleges- a FinAid rep from Wofford College will be here
11/13- 6 pm is a Financial Aid webinar from The College Funding Coach
Indian Land High School Families,
Preparing our students for college is integral to the Indian Land High School Mission. A growing concern is the cost of college for our families and the staggering college loan debt U.S. students are incurring while earning their degrees. Last year, Consumer Reports published an article revealing the economic crisis that many college graduates are feeling.
Some Facts:
College tuition costs rose 275% from 1970-2013 (after adjusting for inflation).
71% of students that graduate from four-year colleges have student loans.
Since 1999, student loan debt has increased by 500% while incomes for young workers have decreased by 10% since the year 2000.
So, are college degrees important? YES. In every measure of economic well-being and career attainment—from personal earnings to job satisfaction to the share employed full time—young college graduates are outperforming their peers with less education (Pew Research Center, Feb. 2014). Our families can be armed with the information to get there in the best way.
On November 13th at 6:00pm, The College Funding Coach® will offer free webinars to Indian Land High School Families. The purpose of this workshop is to help parents understand college costs and plan for the best ways to pay for them. Please make attending this workshop a priority. You can register to attend through this link: Indian Land High School – Little Known Secrets of Paying for College: https://www.thecollegefundingcoach.org/class/indian-land-school/
11/18- 6 pm Representative Brandon Guffey will be at ILHS to speak about Gavin's Law- Mr. Guffey is Gavin's dad and will share his family's story and ways to help other families avoid another tragedy- this affects of all us whose children have access to technology no matter their age
Upcoming Events: Please add to your calendars this year's Beta and NHS induction ceremony, which will be held Monday, November 18th at 6pm. Parents, your sophomore or junior may have received an invitation to join the ILHS National Beta Club or National Honor Society or both. Both clubs celebrate academic excellence and promote service and leadership in our school and community. If your student intends to join, new membership fees and an RSVP to the induction ceremony is due no later than Oct 30th. Returning members may also pay their yearly dues by the October 30th deadline.
PTSO Family Membership: $20 / Staff Membership - $15
I would like to be a PTSO Member to help support Indian Land High School.
o Becoming a PTSO member is easy and provides support to all ILHS students and staff! Membership gives you a voice! PTSO Members vote on PTSO business. (One vote per household). Membership is active for one year from Jul 1st - June 30th.
o NO SELLING! NO HASSLE! NO CALLS begging family members to buy wrapping paper or cookie dough! It's so simple, but super helpful to our school. Any and all donation amounts are truly appreciated!
o JOIN THE PTSO & PAY ONLINE
PTSO Membership
PTSO Spirit Wear Fundraiser
11/5 Fundraiser Event
Lastly, the quote for the week is: “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Thomas Edison. Always Plan to Win, Prepare to Win and Expect to Win!
Have a great week!