KHS/SFHS Weekly Update

Posted Date: 10/17/24 (05:30 PM)

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KHS/SFHS

Weekly Update

October 17, 2024

Weekly Update:

Message from Principal Reno
School Canceled Tuesday, November 5
INTERVENTION! Is your student needing academic support?
We need you! KSD Job Fair
Events & Athletics
Important Information
Important Links

End of Quarter 1 - Attendance & Student Success

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the end of the quarter, I want to emphasize the importance of monitoring your child’s attendance. Regular attendance is crucial for academic success, and consistent participation helps students stay engaged and on track.

If your student has received a doctor's note for an absence, please ensure it is submitted to the attendance secretary.

Please be aware that if your student exceeds or is close to exceeding 3+ absences in a class, a letter will be emailed home at the end of the quarter (10/25).

Please see the State Attendance Policy below for more information:

The following information applies to attendance in the Kuna School District:

Students are required to be in attendance at least 90% of school session days.
Five absences in a class is the maximum number - anything over exceeds the 90% policy.
Absences verified (EA) or unverified (UA) will count against a student’s 90%.
Medically excused (MD) and a school excused (FT/SA) will not count against a student’s 90%.
Medically excused (MD), absences require a medical note from the doctor or dentist.
When a student has a planned absence from school and they access their work electronically the absences may be coded as Distance Learning (DL). Please see the district handbook for more information.
5+ absences during the current semester in one class will result in a loss of credit. If a student has more than 5 absences in a class, they will receive instructions at the end of the semester on how to appeal for credit.

Kuna High School/Swan Falls High School Handbook

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued support in your child's education. We look forward to seeing you during parent teacher conferences next week!

Robbie Reno

Principal

Kuna High School/Swan Falls High School

School Canceled Tuesday, Nov. 5

The Kuna Board of Trustees has canceled school on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, due to safety concerns. Some of our schools are polling places, and higher turnout is expected with the Presidential Election. West Ada and Boise school districts have also canceled school. Please remember, there will be no school on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Wednesday 11/6 will be a "B" day

KHS/SFHS Intervention

Intervention works!

Does your student need academic support or are they falling behind in their work? Please encourage them to attend intervention sessions. These sessions are available daily at KHS and SFHS after 2nd period. It's a great opportunity for your student to work with teachers, catch up, and deepen their understanding of the material.

KSD Job Fair Friday, October 18

Events & Athletics

10/17

Varsity Football @ Boise (Dona Larson Park) 7:00 PM

10/18

JV/V Swim @ Nampa Rec Center

10/19

JV District Volleyball Tournament@ KHS
Marching Band @ Vallivue
Saturday School

10/23

FROSH FB vs, Timberline

10/24

Fall Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7 PM

Winter Sports Tryouts

Important Information:

Help to manage your ParentSquare Account

Are you overwhelmed with the number of emails, texts and app notifications you are getting from ParentSquare? Set your notifications to Digest and you will receive one email and/or one text and/or one app notification providing access to all ParentSquare information at the end of the day. Note: If you receive notifications by email, you'll receive a daily digest email from your district and schools separately if there are posts that day.

See attached link: Managing ParentSquare Account

Drop Off/Pick Up

We appreciate your patience during drop-off and pickup. Please follow the zones to ensure a safe parking lot for all. Stay in line and allow yourself 10-15 minutes extra time.

Student Drop off & Pick up - Student Parking Lot Only

Drop off & Pick up is only allowed in the student parking lot. Dropping off/pickup in the front of KHS is not allowed.

SFHS Transfer & Lunch Bell

Pro Tip: if your student drives to the Swan Falls campus for afternoon classes, set an alarm on their phone to ensure they arrive on time for Third Period, which starts at 11:26 AM. This will help minimize tardiness and disruptions in class. For detailed bell schedules, check the Important Links section below. Thank you for your cooperation!

Attendance PRO TIPS

Please call to verify your student's absence within 48 hours.
Please give us at least 30 minutes to get your student out of class - the earlier you call the message line the better.
When you call to get your student out of class they will get "blue slip" with the time to leave on it. You do not have to come into the school to pick them up they can meet you out front of the school.

Important Links:

Daily Bell Schedule

Athletics Schedule

[Monday, Oct 21 at 8:58 AM]
Correction for the Winter Sports Tryout Date for Wrestling:
Weight Certification is Tuesday, October 22 at 2:45 PM in the main gym (not October 27).