3640 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057-2580
(412) 221-4542, Ext. 221, 241
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High School News

2008-2009 HIGH SCHOOL ARENA SCHEDULING

The High School Arena Scheduling Process for the 2008-2009 school year is underway. Please click here to download all of the necessary form and the 2008-2009 High School Master Schedule.If you have any questions pertaining to the information please contact the Guidance Office.

DUAL ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION

It is time for high school juniors and seniors to think about enrolling in college courses for the Fall 2008 semester. These courses will earn them high school as well as college credit. The Penn State Beaver, Robert Morris, CCAC, Carlow and Pitt courses are all part of the South Fayette Dual Enrollment Grant and portions of the tuition will be reimbursed to parents and students through this grant. Click here for additional information

SCIENCE TEACHER NOMINATED FOR AWARD

Congratulations to science teacher Dr. Stephanie Gutshall, who was nominated for the Keivin Burns Outstanding High School Science Teacher Award through the Spectroscopy Society.

PARENT SCHEDULING MEETING 2008-2009

On Thursday evening, March 13, at 7 p.m., we will hold a Parent Scheduling Information Night in our High School Theatre. At that time, we will discuss course and graduation requirements, provide options for students to customize their curricular programs, and answer any specific questions you may have relative to scheduling or preparing for post-secondary opportunities. Click here for additional information.

FRESHMAN CLASS FUNDRAISER

The Freshmen Class has been selling beach towels as their class fundraiser.  There are only 8 more beach towels available for sale.  The velour towels are 30” X 60” and are rated by the towel industry at the low-end of the heavy weight range.  SOUTH FAYETTE and LIONS are printed across the towels at the top and bottom in green lettering.  There is also a full size green lion in the middle of the towel between the lettering.  The cost of a towel is $16 and checks can be made payable to the S.F. Freshmen Class

EDUCATIONAL TRIP FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE

The necessary paperwork required for an approved Educational Trip during the school year is now available online. Please click here to download the form.

GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Application forms for the 2008 Pennsylvania Governor’s Schools of Excellence are now available in Mrs. Quirk’s room AB218. Click here for additional information..

MLA REFERENCE MANUAL RELEASED

The newly created MLA Reference manual is the style guide to be used by students of South Fayette School District.  It is based on the MLA format for writing and documenting research papers.  This style guide is a tool for teachers and students to use for the research process.  It highlights the most commonly used ways to document sources.  For more in-depth information concerning the MLA format, please consult one of the following sources used for this booklet. Click here to download the complete book.

ASPIRE PROGRAM SELECTS FLEISNER

Eleventh grader Gary Fleisner was one of 14 students in the area who were selected to participate in the ASPIRE Program sponsored by Equitable Resources.  This two-year program pairs area students with employees who serve as mentors to help students prepare for their post-secondary goals.

SOUTH FAYETTE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

2007-2008 marks the beginning of the South Fayette Alumni Association (SFAA).  The graduating class of 2008 will mark the 80th anniversary of graduation ceremonies for the district.  From Lafayette School’s first graduation class of 13 (on record) to the 156 graduates of the 2007 class of South Fayette High School our alumni roster exceed 6,700+. Click here for additional information.