Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- Who to contact at SHS?
- What are the SHS graduation requirements?
- What courses are required for Oklahoma's Promise (formerly OHLAP)?
- What is the difference between ACE College Preparatory Curriculum and SHS Core Curriculum
- What happens if my child fails a course required for graduation?
- When should my son/daughter take the ACT for the first time?
- When can my child sign up for votech?
Who to contact at SHS?
Principal: Mr. Lee Hamilton 275-3084
Vice Principal: Mr. Colby Cagle 275-3084, ext. 126
Counselor: Ms. Gail Foresee 275-3631
Attendance: Eileen Williams 275-0735
Driver License Forms: Sara Dale 275-3631
Cafeteria: 275-9591
Athletic Director: Mark Bowlan 214-7130
Work Permit and 9th grade homework:Pam East 275-3084
Homework requests: Homework requests will be honored when a
student misses 3
consecutive days. To request homework, call the Guidance Office
at 275-3084. You will ask for Mrs. Pam East. Students missing less than
3 days can collect assignments either before they miss or when they return.
Security/Safety:
Officer Freeland Woods (leave message at 275-3084)
Truancy Officer: Officer Steve Leeder 275-3084
EMAIL Addresses:
You are welcome to email staff at SHS. If you know the
teacher's first initial and last name (names are provided on student schedules)
add the following ending:
shawnee.k12.ok.us
Example: Guidance Counselor's email is:
gforesee@shawnee.k12.ok.us
What are the SHS graduation requirements?
SHS Graduation Requirements: Class of 2015
4 units English
4 units math
Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, and one additional course
3 units lab science
One course must be Biology I
1 unit fine arts (competencies completed in World History)
3 1/2 units social studies
World Cultures (1 semester), Oklahoma History(1 sem), World
History (2semesters), American History (2 semesters), and US Govt. (l sem)
1/2 unit Health/Wellness
1/2 unit Financial Literacy
8 1/2 units of electives
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Total 25 units or 50 credits*
*1 Unit =2 credits
Freshman--to be classified as a sophomore next year, you must
pass 6 core
classes.
2008-2009 entering Freshman must pass EOI in English 10 and
Algebra I plus two additional EOI tests from these classes:
Biology,
English 11, Algebra II, Geometry, United States History.
What courses are required for Oklahoma's Promise (formerly OHLAP)?
Please see heading Free College Tuition/OK Promise
What is the difference between ACE College Preparatory Curriculum and SHS Core Curriculum
The difference between ACE College Preparatory Curriculum and SHS Core Curriculum is with ACE a student must take 2 units of the same Foreign Language OR 2 units of approved Computer Technology.
What happens if my child fails a course required for graduation?
Failure of classes required for graduation will have to be
repeated in summer
school. There is a per-credit cost for summer school. Fees
typically range from $75.00 to $100.00 per credit failed.
PARENTS- if your child does not receive 6 core credits either in
regular school or summer school he/she will remain a 9th grader for the
2012-2013 school year.
When should my son/daughter take the ACT for the first time?
Students typically have the most trouble with the math portion of
the ACT.
Math test questions on the ACT include material covered in Pre-
Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, and geometry. Usually only 3 or 4
questions of trigonometry are covered. Students tend to have their highest
score when they complete Alg.1, geometry, and Algebra II. For many this is
their Sophomore year. Students take the test then with no pressure
atttached because they have several more times ( and two more years) to
test.
Remember: Students can take the test as often as allowed and
colleges will take the highest score.
When can my child sign up for votech?
Students make application during the of their sophomore or junior
year.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center sends representatives to
interview interested students. Students are not automatically admitted to the
technology center.
Grades, absences, behavior and career interests are factors
contributing to selection to Gordon Cooper. Watch the website for more
information about deadlines for applications to GCTC.
