McDonald, PA 15057-2580
(412) 221-4542, Ext. 221, 241
Fax: (724) 693-9843
Mission Statement
The mission of the South Fayette School District, in partnership with the community, is to cultivate academic, artistic, and athletic excellence by instilling a spirit of collaboration and communication to develop confident, ethical and responsible leaders.
High School Enrichment
Enrichment at South Fayette High School
Enrichment is for ALL STUDENTS at the high school level. Depending on student interest, some of the activities may be limited, but as many students as possible are always included. It is very important that high school students participate in enrichment opportunities throughout their four years for academic growth as well as evidence on a resume of meaningful student involvement in activities outside of the school day. Students should see Mrs. Quirk in Room AB218 or send an email to quirk@southfayette.org
if they are interested in participating in any of these activities or to discuss other possible opportunities!
Summer/Fall 2010 Enrichment Opportunities
National Reading Contest for students from grades 5-12
Win a free one-day visit this fall to your school from Author Sharon G. Flake. She will read from her books, participate in a Q & A, sign autographs and take pictures. It is all free for one lucky student. Read any or all of Sharon G. Flake’s books from June 1 – August 13, 2010. Write a 500 word essay about one of Flake’s novels/short stories or poems. Describe how it has impacted your life and helped you to appreciate yourself and the world around you. The contest is open to students in the 5th – 12th grades. All essays are due by Friday, August 13, 2010. Email your essay to flake.sharon@gmail.com. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. The first place winners will win a visit from me to their school, second place will win a class set of books, and third place will win one signed collection of all my books. Good Luck and Happy Reading! www.sharongflake.com
Fall 2010 Enrichment Opportunities
SF READS
Book List and Discussion Dates for 2010 – 2011 School Year!
Thursday, September 23, 2010 Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Tuesday, October 26, 2010: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Tuesday, November 23, 2010: 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Thursday, December 16, 2010: Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Thursday, January 20, 2011: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Thursday,February 24, 2011: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Thursday,March 24, 2011: The Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara
Tuesday, April 26, 2011: The Host by Stephanie Meyer
Tuesday, May 24,2011 : TBA
NEW for 2010 – 2011 School Year: South Fayette High School will participate in the Fairchild Challenge Environmental Education Competition sponsored by Phipps Conservatory! This is a series of challenges that each high school will meet through the involvement of different students and teachers. The score for each school will be cumulative. The tentative schedule for the Challenge Options is listed below. The competition will kick-off with an Eco Challenge to be held at the AIU on September 28, 2010. Please email Mrs. Quirk - quirk@southfayette.org if you are interested in participating!
Fairchild Challenge at Phipps 2010-2011 Options/Points/ Due Dates [tentative]
Green cuisine:[150 points]- menus due mid-October
1. Challenge Shirt Design [100 points] – due October 29 [Theme: TBA]
2. Music/dance/drama performance [100 points]-at Phipps in early November (?) {Theme: TBA]
3. Speak Out! Letter to a state legislator [150 points] – due December 10
4. Research: Street Trees in our region. [200 points] – due end of January 28
5. Poem inspired by a nature photo or painting by an established artist [not student art]. [100 points]- February 18
6. Recycled Artwork [150 points] – due March 11
7. Research-based opinion paper – due March 25 [Choice of specific topics: TBA]
8. Environmental action [300 points] – Due in April [This option can be chosen from a list of suggested activities or it can be developed by the students- with pre-approval.]
9. Green video [150 points] – due mid-April
All high schools that earn the highest number of points will be presented with the 2011 Fairchild Challenge Award at Phipps Conservatory at our awards ceremony in May.
The mission of the South Fayette School District, in partnership with the community, is to cultivate academic, artistic, and athletic excellence by instilling a spirit of collaboration and communication to develop confident, ethical and responsible leaders.
