Welcome to Salem City School District
Our Mission
The Salem City School District will be a high performance district as demonstrated by the Salem City students who:
Exceed state standards in literacy and computation, develop intrinsic motivation to pursue education in and outside of the classroom setting, master the skills necessary to retrieve and analyze information, and become lifelong learners.
District Goals
We are “Committed to Excellence”, and we hope to make this site a primary source for timely information for all users, and a main gateway for improved communication between parents, teachers, students and our community. 2013-2014 Message from Dr. Michel, SCSD Superintendent.
Current News
HSPA Spring Make-Up Testing will take place in the high school on March 11th, 12th and 13th. Please get a good night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time. Remember, no electronic devices are permitted in the testing rooms.
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering, in conjunction with Rowan University will begin at SHS in Fall 2014. PLTW Engineering is about applying engineering, science, math, and technology to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students focus on the process of defining and solving a problem, not getting the "right" answer. They learn how to apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to make the world a better place through innovation. Learn more about this program HERE.
What is an IB Diploma?
If you want to get into a top college, you'll need to prove your academic prowess in high school. Want to make sure you really shine - and get a stellar education in the process? Participate in the coveted International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Read more at collegebound.net
SHS IB seniors are raising funds to support Relay for Life, fighting all forms of cancer. The students are designing, creating and selling Rainbow Loom bracelets, ribbons & bows. Visit the CAS page, thank you for your support of this initiative.
Congratulations Dr. Gregory Dunham
Salem High School Principal Dr. Gregory Dunham was selected by the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) as the 2013 Visionary Principal of the Year for a Secondary School Principal, for his dedication and accomplishments at the high school. Read the nj.com article & see photos. See VIDEO on the SHS Homepage
John Fenwick Academy Hitting the Ground Learning showcases Teacher Collaboration, Snapshots of Learning, Developing and Nurturing Thinkers and Writers at John Fenwick; also includes Highlights of the Winter Concert, the Peace Garden project, and many more school, community and district-wide initiatives. CLICK HERE to view the video.
SMS Pennant Project
The Salem Middle School Counseling Office has started the Pennant Project. School Counselors, Ms. Fialkow and Mr. Pszwaro, are emailing colleges and universities asking for their pennants so that they can be displayed in our school to expose our elementary school children to post high school education as early as possible. Hopefully, we can help lead the way for our young scholars to find themselves at many wonderful institutions. The response has been phenomenal. Soon the halls of Salem Middle School will be covered in pennants and posters.
The SHS Military Wall of Honor recognizes SHS graduates who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Services. We are proud of the men and women who have protected our freedom, and are proud to know that they graduated from Salem High School. Our latest addition to the wall is William Hill (Class of 1951). Sergeant Hill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, earning a Bronze Service Star, among other service medals. We thank you Mr. Hill for your service.
If you served or are serving in the military and are a SHS graduate, we would be honored to add your name to the SHS Military Wall of Honor.
If your student is currently registered with his/her resident district, complete the Notice of Intent to Participate Form, submit it to your resident district by December 2, 2013, and obtain a signed receipt acknowledging that you submitted the form. Keep the receipt for your records. By law, a resident district must be informed if a student intends to participate in the choice program.
Earning a college scholarship is within your reach! It's a matter of meeting the SCHOOL COUNTS! criteria. Get started by picking up a SCHOOL COUNTS! enrollment form from Mr. Hunt in the Salem High School Guidance Office. Click HERE for more information.
Beginning January 2014, NJ FamilyCare - will include CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations. That means documented NJ residents who are low income may be eligible for free or low cost health insurance that covers doctor visits, prescriptions, vision, dental care, mental health and substance use services and even hospitalization. Open enrollment for this new, expanded eligibility group begins October 1, 2013 . Click HERE for more info.
The Family Enrichment Network is a partnership between the YMCA of Salem County, the Family Resource Network and the Salem City School District. Click for Events for the Whole Family this school year.
Please continue to support SHS PBSIS for all of your Back to School shopping - SHS PBSIS Amazon webpage. Thank you for supporting the Positive Behavior program at Salem High School!
Students & Staff of the month for January 2014
John Fenwick Academy
Aaliyah Fletcher - Grade 1, Mrs. Braxton
Noah Owen - Grade 1, Mrs. Colon
Salem Middle School
Jeremiah Cline - Grade 7, Mr. Lee
Brittany Holden - Grade 7, Mr. Lee
Salem High School
Arianna Lapp - Grade 9
Jared Buck - Grade 9
Staff Member
Salem Middle School - Sharon Montgomery-Weid - 8th Grade - Literacy Teacher
Resources
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- Through a collaboration with the Salem Community College Nursing Program, and The Memorial Hospital of Salem County, Salem High School offers a course titled "Introduction to Nursing and Allied Health Professions". The students recently toured the Memorial Hospital of Salem County and received a firsthand look at their areas of interest. Read more in Memorial Minute, January 5, 2013 a publication of MHSC.
- Through a collaboration with the Salem Community College Nursing Program, and The Memorial Hospital of Salem County, Salem High School offers a course titled "Introduction to Nursing and Allied Health Professions". The students recently toured the Memorial Hospital of Salem County and received a firsthand look at their areas of interest. Read more in Memorial Minute, January 5, 2013 a publication of MHSC.
- Through a collaboration with the Salem Community College Nursing Program, and The Memorial Hospital of Salem County, Salem High School offers a course titled "Introduction to Nursing and Allied Health Professions". The students recently toured the Memorial Hospital of Salem County and received a firsthand look at their areas of interest. Read more in Memorial Minute, January 5, 2013 a publication of MHSC.