August 2024
Dear Parents, Guardians & Students,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We hope that everyone has had a wonderful summer break thus far. We are looking forward to the return of our students and can’t wait to see our classrooms filled once again. As we move closer to the start of classes, we would like to provide you with some important information that will assist with a smooth transition back to school.
PowerSchool Parent Portal & PowerSchool E-Collect Forms
We kindly urge you to take a few moments to complete the E-Collect forms available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. These digital forms are designed to enhance your experience by simplifying the process of sharing essential information.
Log In: Access the PowerSchool Parent Portal using your credentials.
Navigate to Forms: On the left side bar, locate the "Forms" section within the portal.
Complete and Submit: Fill out the forms with accurate and current information for your child.
Should you have any questions or encounter any difficulties while completing the forms, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated support team: Tech Support Representative: Tom Maltese, tmaltese@southamptonschools.org or Main Office secretary: Emily Chabla, echabla@southamptonschools.org.
In order to participate in sports, and receive school issued devices, all Southampton High School parents/guardians and students must complete their online forms in PowerSchool at this time.
PowerSchool Student and Parent Login Page
*Students must use their Google Sign In to access PowerSchool
*Parents can also click the forgot password, to reset it.
ParentSquare Communication Platform
ParentSquare is the school district’s primary form of communication. This platform will allow us to streamline all communication with our families. Please make sure your contact information is updated in PowerSchool, as that is how your messages will be sent to you from the ParentSquare platform. Be sure to sign in and customize your settings, as you can change how you are notified of messages and also change the frequency of your notifications. Go to https://www.parentsquare.com/signin and put the email address you used in PowerSchool in the “Register” Box to get started!
Also, be sure to download the APP on your phone for faster and easier communication:
iPhone - Apple Store
Android - Google Play Store
Parents, guardians, and students who are in need of assistance are encouraged to email Emily Chabla in the Main Office by emailing echabla@southamptonschools.org or our our technology support staff member, Thomas Maltese at tmaltese@southamptonschools.org or by calling 631-591-4600.
First Day of School Information
The first day of school for students is Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. Our school day begins at 7:25 AM. Upon entering the building, students will attend a 15 minute “homeroom period” to receive a paper copy of their schedule and access their school locker. All homeroom locations will be posted in the main lobby so that students can identify their homeroom location.
At the conclusion of the 15 minute homeroom period, students will then report to period 1.
The SHS bell schedule is posted on the SHS website page. Students and parents can also view the 2024-2025 bell schedule by clicking the link below:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2024-2025 BELL SCHEDULE
Student Schedules
Dr. Tuthill, Director of Counseling, and the Counseling Department Staff cannot wait to welcome students back on Wednesday, September 4th. Counselors will be reviewing student schedules in mid to late August and will contact students ONLY if they have a scheduling conflict, prior to the first day of school. It is important to note that schedules in the PowerSchool Student Portal will be available for viewing on Monday, August 26th. Posted schedules are still subject to change and will not be considered final until Friday, August 30th. Once schedules are final, please reference the link below, (page 17 in the curriculum guide) for scheduling or course change procedures.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SHS CURRICULUM GUIDE
Parents, guardians, and students who are in need of assistance with accessing the student and parent PowerSchool portal are encouraged to email our technology support staff member, Thomas Maltese at tmaltese@southamptonschools.org .
Cell Phones/Personal Electronic Device Usage, Procedures & Rules
The use of all non-school issued devices, including cell phones, air pods, smart watches, and any other electronic devices that can record, transmit communication, etc. are strictly prohibited during instructional times and in instructional settings/classrooms. Students must keep their devices in a secure location where it cannot be accessed, seen, or heard. Examples of secure locations are: backpacks, lockers or housing stations. During instructional times, students are not permitted to use devices in bathrooms, hallways or locker rooms.
Cell phone/Personal Electronic Device Usage Guidelines will be strictly enforced. We are counting on parent/guardian support and student compliance to help us ensure our students have a non-distracting learning environment.
Health & Safety Information
All students who are attending Southampton High School must be fully immunized as per New York State Department of Health guidelines. Please see the following resources below for information on immunization requirements. Questions can be directed to our school nurse, Colby Salzano, at csalzano@southamptonschools.org or by calling (631) 591-4622.
CLICK HERE TO READ INFORMATION FROM THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ON MANDATORY SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
Student Devices (Chromebooks)
Grade 9 students from SIS along with all students in grades 10, 11 and 12 have school issued devices. Please bring them to school the first day fully charged. Incoming grade 9 students from Tuckahoe, OLH and new registrants will receive Chromebooks prior to the start of school, once their e-collect forms are signed.
Students must bring their school-issued Chromebook to school on the first day of classes. All Chromebooks should be charged and ready for use upon entering. As a reminder, students can only use school issued Chromebooks in Southampton High School as personal devices are not permitted.
All questions regarding the grade 9 Chromebook distribution should be directed to our technology support staff member, Thomas Maltese at tmaltese@southamptonschools.org .
School Breakfast & Lunch
School breakfast and lunch will now be available to all SHS students at no cost throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Please note that all a la carte items above what is provided with a breakfast and/or lunch must be purchased at cost. These include bottled drinks, snacks, a second meal and more.
School breakfast will be available every day starting at 7:05 AM. Student lunch periods take place periods 4 -8, or from 9:41 AM - 1:17 PM and will be indicated on student schedules. Please note that lunch periods are determined based on student programming and specific periods cannot be selected.
The cost for purchasing a “double” or second meal are as follows:
Students who do not participate in our school lunch program must bring their own food options with them in the morning. As in the past, students are prohibited from having outside food delivered to the high school during lunch periods. Food deliveries for students, inclusive of those ordered through mobile apps, are strictly prohibited. Please note that food deliveries will be turned away at the main entrance. Southampton High School is not responsible for money lost through these types of transactions.
Lastly, we highly encourage all parents and guardians to complete and submit the annual lunch forms as in the past. Submission of these forms will allow all qualified families to receive important benefits such as College Board fee waivers and so much more.
Student Arrival, Dismissal and Bus Information
All students are encouraged to take our school buses to and from school each day. The Southampton Transportation Department and Montauk Bus will be communicating bus route numbers and pick up/drop off locations prior to the start of school. Please note that athletic bus stops are communal. Questions regarding bus transportation can be directed to the Southampton Transportation Department at (631) 591-4541 or Montauk Bus at (631) 874-5300.
For those who choose parental/guardian transportation, security staff members will be out front of the high school to assist in that process. Morning drop off and afternoon pick up will take place on Narrow Lane directly in front of the high school. We ask that all parents and guardians follow the directions of security staff to ensure everyone’s safety.
SHS will once again have bus dismissal runs after period 9 AND after period 10 extra help. That means that students who do not need to stay for period 10 extra help will have a bus available after the completion of the 9 period day. Secondly, we will be offering an athletic bus for students who stay at SHS for after school athletics. The SHS athletic bus will depart approximately 5:30 PM. All students enrolled in a fall sport should have received an email invitation to sign up for the late bus runs. Again, all bus stops will be communal.
Student Parking
Grade 12 students who have a valid senior driver’s license may obtain a permit to park in the rear of Southampton High School. Before obtaining a parking permit and assigned space, all PowerSchool E-Collect documents must be completed and any fines must be paid. Students are required to bring original valid senior Driver’s License, Registration, and Insurance Card of the vehicle you will be driving to school to the Assistant Principal’s Office. The office will make copies and return the original immediately. Students may come to the AP office to obtain their permit beginning on the first day of school. Kind reminder: permits and junior licenses are not permitted. SHS Grade 12 Seniors with permits will be invited to paint their spots. Advisors will share the logistics of date and time early in the first quarter.
Senior Privileges
Grade 12 students, who are in good academic and behavioral standing and have signed all forms in PowerSchool Parent portal, will be afforded Senior Privileges for the 24-25 school year. Senior Privileges include the ability to enter school period 2, if scheduled for a period 1 study hall, and leave after period 8, if scheduled for a period 9 study hall. Seniors, with privileges, may also leave the building during scheduled lunch periods. Please note that Senior Privileges do NOT include the ability to leave campus during a study hall scheduled periods 2-8 (unless approved by administration in specific cases).Senior privileges begin and continue with the approval from the Assistant Principal’s Office. Conduct and academics are reviewed regularly and must be satisfactory in order to maintain Privileges.
Meet the Teacher Night
Southampton High School’s Meet the Teacher night is scheduled for Thursday, September 12th at 6:00 PM. Please save the date and be on the lookout for program details as we come closer to the evening.
Homecoming Week
Homecoming week is scheduled for September 9th - 14th with many events taking place on Friday, September 13th and Saturday, September 14th. Please be on the lookout for specific homecoming information inclusive of spirit week themes, athletic schedules, event details, and more.
We encourage all parents and students to visit the Southampton High School webpage often for all of the latest news and information. We are very excited to start off the 2024-2025 school year and look forward to welcoming our students on Wednesday, September 4th. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Brian Zahn, Ed.D
Principal
Melissa Mitchell, Ph.D.
Assistant Principal
Irene Navas
Assistant Principal
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