Shoshone Alternative School Accreditation

At the end of January an external review team visited Shoshone Alternative High for two days.  The team interviewed teachers, students and adminstrators and observed classroom instruction and student engagement.  The team recommended SAHS for national accreditation.  It means the standard of education being received at the Alternative school is as good as or better than other high school across the country. 
Currently, the Alternative High School has 20 students enrolled, 4 part time certified teachers and a praprofessional working with the students.  Students are required to meet the state graduation requirements and complete a career based senior project. 
Recently, the staff started a Alternative Solution newsletter. It is produced monthly to highlight students and upcoming events for the High School. 
If you are interested in more information about the alternative school please contact the high school office.  We are very proud of the program and students involved. 

BPA has a strong showing!

Business Professionals of America (BPA) competed at the Regional Meet today, January 21st.  Rumor has it Shoshone had top performances in the events they competed in.  Specific results to follow.......

Flame Test!!

The Physical Science class has completed a lab this week.  The objective of this lab is to gain a better understanding of the different energy levels in the atoms as evidence by different color of light emitted by the atom when they are exposes to the high temperature of a flame.

Academic Decathlon Competes!

Academic Decathlon team were successful in their first tournament of the season. Top score in the meet was posted by Caleb Aoi, followed by Caulen Bryant and DJ Stanhope. Winners in their divisions were Matt Decker, Anne Gochnour and Quinnton Adams

 

What's Happening in the classroom

In English!

The 8th graders just finished a successful unit on The Outsiders. The kids really enjoyed the book, and we are excited to see their final projects.

The 10th graders are woking hard on their first research paper using MLA formatting. They're getting a taste of what college papers will look like.

7th grade Geography!

Geography students researched the Three Gorges Dam in China.  It is the worlds largest hydroelectric project found on the Yangtze River (3rd longest in the world). They used iPads to find the information and then wrote a 4 paragraph paper contrasting the human and environmental costs and benefits of the immense dam project.

FINALS and Semester End!

1st semester will end next week, December 20th!  Finals will be Tuesday-18th, Wed-19th and Thursday-20th.
We will head into the holiday break with a celebration Thursday afternoon after the last final.

Careers

This year, Shoshone High, has implemented a freshman career class (High School 101).  Our class includes units on Learning and Personality Styles, Career Research, and How to get and keep a job.  As part of our career research unit, students have been visiting local businesses.  So far, we have visited Twin Falls Fire Department, JUB Engineering, Head Start, Idaho State Police Department in Jerome, Fish and Game,Band BLM.  In the near future, they will be touring St. Luke's in Twin Falls.  The students have really enjoyed visiting the various businesses and are getting some great career ideas.  

This picture is from the Fire Department.  Hanna Caylor was chosen to suit up in the 60 pounds of equipment that the fire fighters wear.  While there, the students got to watch as the firemen were

called out to an emergency.  They were amazed to see the men suit up and leave in less than a minute!  

Doctors Everywhere!

Mrs. Martin's 7th grade Health class for the last couple of weeks has been creating their own unique doctors. Each student had to make their own character and research a doctor that they would like to be. With their character they got to name them, decide what kind of doctor they are, and make a think bubble on what they think about their chosen profession

Idaho Science and Aerospace Program

Check  out this website. https://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/science/ISAS/ We have had three Shoshone High School students go through the IDLA Idaho Science and Aerospace Program  All three of them excelled in the program and were selected to go to the Ames NASA Research Center in California.  One of our current students is featured in the promotional video which was made last summer.  We are very proud of these three students, and want to encourage others to take part in these fantastic opportunities.
We are now looking for one our outstanding Juniors to apply.  

Homecoming

This past week was Homecoming week!  Students participated in dress up days, float building, window decorating, rock painting and skit/lip sync competitions.  The results are in:  Dress up Days: 1st- Seniors; 2nd-Juniors; 3rd-Freshman; 4th-Sophomores.  Window Painting: 1st- Sophomores; 2nd-Seniors; 3rd-Juniors; 4th-Freshman.  Rock Painting:  1st-Tie Seniors and Juniors; 3rd Freshman; 4th-Sophomores. Floats:  1st Seniors; 2nd-Sophomores; 3rd Juniors; 4th Freshman.  Lip sync/Skits:  1st-Seniors; 2nd Juniors; 3rd Sophomores; 4th Freshman.  SPIRIT WEEK Winners:  1st Seniors; 2nd Juniors; 3rd Sophomores; 4th Freshman.
Classes nominated royalty from their class.  Freshman-  Daniel Venegas & Risa Rushton; Sophomores:  Colton Horn & Maritza Cruz Avalos; Juniors: Zach Zech & Ashley Stein;  Senior Candidates:  Caulen Bryant & Jessie Simonson;  Jonathon Aguilar & Kenya Lewis; Nick Wallace and Mikaila Mastrofini.  The 2012 Homecoming King and Queen are Jonathon Aguilar and Jessie Simonson.
The week was wrapped up with a hard fought game with the Grace Grizzlies and a Homecoming Dance!  Way to go Indians in showing great pride this week!

Senior Project

The senior project is undergoing a transformation.  The project is changing to a model based on careers.  The project will be fully implemented with this year's freshman.  It will encompass career field exploration, internship, service in community and school, demonstration of high school proficiency in math, writing, and speech.  Details will be given to students as the school year begins.

Take the Opportunity

DUAL CREDIT COURSE
Junior and Seniors are encouraged to participate in Dual Credit Course.  What could be better than gaining College Credit and High School Credit at the same time?  The district has budgeted, on a first come first serve basis, financial support for dual credit courses. Guidelines and classes will be available at registration.

Proficient???

EXTENDED DAY! Shoshone Schools is our name, proficiency is our game! All High Schoolers who  have not maintained or banked a proficient level on the Idaho Standards Acheivement Test (ISAT) will be required to participated in ISAT prep from 3:30 to 4:00 each day.

Welcome our new teachers!

NEW TEACHERS! We have 5 new teachers joining our staff. Mr. Henkelmann will teach English to 8th, 10th and 11th graders. He is originally from Texas but comes to us from Portland. Mr. Paras will be the new Special Education Teacher coming from the Business world. Mr. Para leaves in Twin Falls with his young family. Mr. Silvers comes from the architectural field to teach Mathematics. He previous worked at the Murtaugh School District. Ms. Harris will teacher Language Arts at the Alternative School and in the Middle School. She has graduated from Idaho State University and will be in her 2nd year as Head Volleyball Coach. Last but not least, Mrs. Owens, previous a 5th grade teacher in the elementary, will take over the library.

Graduates

Check out our high school graduates on the Shoshone School District website. www.shoshone.k12.id.us.

Middle Awards Celebration

The Middle School Student has a awards celebration on May 31st. Pictures have been posted on the Shoshone School District Facebook page. Classroom awards were given in Social Studies, Language Arts, Music, Art, Physical Education and Honor Roll. All students were able to participate in the ISAT Reward activities on Friday, June 1st. Congrats to another great year at Shoshone Middle/High School!

Spring Music Concert

Spring Music Concert

The spring music concert opened up with a Modern Dance performance by Dakota Brown and Quinton Adams under the direction of Mrs. Dodge. The Music Concert was again an outstanding events under the direction of Ms. LeBeau. We has a full hour of an excellent display of our music program from soloist to duets, the High School band, and large group choirs. Are music program is on the rise!!!!

Senior Honored at the Senior Banquet

The graduating seniors from the Shoshone School District were honored by the community churches Monday evening. The evening was a tradition started in 1981 when the baccalaureate was taken out the graduation ceremony. It was a wonderful event with dinner, senior predictions, a guest speaker and two musical presentations. Thank you to the community churches!!!!

FFA Sponsors Donkey Basketball

On May 2nd the Shoshone Chapter sponsored Donkey Basketball. Students and adults from all ages enjoyed the very entertaining event.