1. 2016-2017 STONEY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS!
WELCOME SENIOR PARENTS
STONEY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS!

2. Agenda Welcoming message-Dr. Skedel PTSA
Mission and Values-Amanda McKay
Growth Mindset-Don Wilson
Senior expectations
Senior Dates and Information – Katelyn Cryderman
Yearbook dates – Sarah Millard
Counseling Info – Linda Veeser

3. Senior Expectations Demonstrate maturity, and positive choices
Leadership and Legacy
Finish Strong
Victory Lap
Ceremonies and Celebration

4. PTSA Senior All Night Party – June 8 2017
Volunteers are needed to chair/co-chair committees:
Casino
Decorations
Security
Food
Cargo Hold
Registration
Solicitations
Then and Now
Volunteers are needed to assist committees
Committees have documentation from several years.
Fairly well oiled machine
Many volunteers will be needed the night of SANP

5. SCHS Administration
Dr. Skedel
Mr. Jackacki
Dr. McKay & Mr. May

6. Pride in Excellence
U.S News and World Report State and National Rankings
AP Course work
Athletic Accomplishments
Unique passions and achievements

7. SCHS Mission Respectful Caring/Compassionate Positive and Passionate
Grit and Persistence
Don Wilson and Growth Mindsets
Integrity
Stoney Creek is a 
student-centered, 
caring community with 
high expectations, 
successfully preparing students for the future.

9. The two mindsets

10. WHY?
Over the past few years, some of our staff have noticed an increase in:
Anxiety
Fear of Failure
Fear of Risk
Cheating
Lack of Coping Skills
Potentially unhealthy view of success
Social disconnection
Dependence/lack of confidence

11. Grit: the power of passion and perseverance by Angela Ducksworth
Through her research, the author found that “grit” was 2x to 3x more indicative of future success than talent in many fields including:
Music, Military Officer Training, Sales, Consulting, Athletics, and inside the classroom.

12. HOW TO HELP

13. Resources https://www.smore.com/k3ce2
A collection of videos, images, and links related to the growth mindset
Authors:
Carol Dweck - Mindset
Angela Duckworth – Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Madeline Levine – Parenting for Success; Parenting for Authentic Success
TED Talks and Podcasts– search growth mindset or grit

14. Senior Privileges Locker banks Parking lot Off-campus lunch privileges
Activities
Leadership

15. Text Messaging Updates: Twitter: follow @SCSeniors17
SENIOR INFO
Website:
Text Messaging Updates:
Remind 101: Text @sc17 to 81010
Twitter:

16. Senior Class Advisor Katelyn Cryderman Important Dates to Remember:
· September 15th & 16th – Cap and gown orders due (will be turned in during lunch to the senior locker bank)
October 15th – Yearbook Picture Deadline
December 15th – Parent Pride Deadline for the Yearbook
May 16th – Honors Convocation
May 25th – Prom
June 8th – Commencement Rehearsal, Commencement Ceremony, and Senior All Night Party

17. Yearbook Information Sarah Millard Senior Pictures:
Students NOT getting their yearbook pose taken through Prestige must upload a digital file that meets SCHS yearbook specifications to yearbookforever.comby October 15th, 2016.
Students who do get their yearbook pose taken through Prestige have until October 15th to be photographed and October 29th to choose the pose. If you do not choose a photo by October 29th, the studio will choose for you. Prestige will hand deliver all senior pictures directly to Mrs. Millard. You do not need to upload your senior picture.

18. Counseling Information
Linda Veeser

20. College Application Process

21. Counseling Information

22. Best School Year Yet
We value student and parent feedbac. If you have concerns let us know.
We want this to be the BEST SCHOOL YEAR YET!!!
Have a great year.