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June 2018
Dear Shelton Public School Parent/Guardian:
Next year, both juniors and seniors at Shelton High School are required to complete a Capstone project designed to prepare them for life-long learning and effective and productive citizenship through the opportunity to plan, complete and present a self-directed culminating project reflecting their personal interest. The Capstone experience requires students to demonstrate the most important components of their learning under the guidance of a mentor from the community. The Capstone Project offers members of the community the opportunity to share their knowledge and expertise with Shelton High School students.
The primary responsibilities of a mentor are to:
♦ Communicate clearly to the student what his/her role will be, when meetings will occur, and what time and skill limitations are;
♦ Assist the student in clarifying his/her goals and objectives and developing a plan that will result in achieving his/her goals;
♦ Be available to answer questions in a non-judgmental manner allowing the student to learn from his/her mistakes;
♦ Guide, encourage and oversee the student as he/she completes his/her project;
♦ Meet with student at least 15 hours outside of the school day;
♦ Help the student evaluate the entire process and the final product;
♦ Verify the time spent working with the student throughout the project on the Fieldwork Time Log.
With over 700 students needing to complete this graduation requirement next year, SHS needs your help. If you are willing to mentor a student in your field of employment or an area of expertise, please contact a Shelton High School Capstone Committee coordinator. We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Dana Jeanette-Kneen djeanette@sheltonpublicschools.org
Lynn M. Coffin lcoffin@sheltonpublicschools.org
Shelton High School Capstone Committee Co-Coordinators
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”
The Academic Support Center staff is hard at work. The students are having fun while they learn and practice letter identification, letter sounds, sight words, fluency, and comprehension strategies. It is with the cooperation and effort of the entire Elizabeth Shelton School community, educators and parents that the students continue to make literacy progress. The Academic Support Center is a place where learning and progress are celebrated.
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Shelton's Summer Learning Program is coming soon!
It’s time to start thinking about summer plans for your student! We have exciting courses offered this year at the Summer Learning Program. Our newly created, Summer Learning Program Website can be found online on the district homepage under the Teaching and Learning tab. Or by going to https://sites.google.com/a/sheltonpublicschools.org/summer-program-2018/ (control/click on this link) You may register and pay for your course(s) online. Paper copies of course offerings will soon be available in your individual school's main office.
Take advantage of this fun and educational learning opportunity! Maybe your child would like to try out computer coding or perhaps dive into a good summer novel. We also offer credit recovery and advancement courses for qualifying students. There is a course for everyone. Registration with transportation is currently being accepted. We look forward to working with your student this summer.
The SPS Wellness Committee is in the process of revising the current Wellness Policy and is looking for interested volunteers to join the committee. Parents, students, teachers and interested community members may apply to participate on the committee. To express your interest please email John Niski, Supervisor of Health & Physical Education at jniski@sheltonpublicschools.org Meetings are held periodically throughout the school year.
A warm welcome to our entire Elizabeth Shelton School community!
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