Dear Starkville High School Parents,
As we rapidly approach the end of first semester, we have begun to prepare for our second semester of learning which begins in January.
While SHS has worked to adjust schedules for students throughout first semester, we are reevaluating and restructuring our learning plan for virtual instruction for Spring 2021 based on teacher, student and parent experiences during the fall semester.
Please review the options below for the the Spring 2021 semester and select your preferred learning option for your child and complete the appropriate form if required.
- Traditional Fall 2020 to Traditional Spring 2021: If your child is currently enrolled as a traditional student and you would like for your child to remain a traditional student for the Spring 2021 semester, you're all set! PLEASE DO NOT complete an online form.
- Virtual Fall 2020 to Traditional Spring 2021: If your child is currently enrolled as a virtual student and you would like for your child to transition to a traditional, in-person learning environment for the Spring 2021 semester, please complete and submit the online form at the link: Virtual Fall 2020 to Traditional Spring 2021
The deadline to complete and submit this learning request for your student for the Spring 2021 semester is Friday, December 11.
- Traditional Fall 2020 to Virtual Spring 2021: If your child is currently enrolled as a traditional student and you would like to request that your child transition to a virtual learning environment for the Spring 2021 semester, please complete and submit the online form at the link: Traditional Fall 2020 to Virtual Spring 2021
The deadline to complete and submit this virtual learning request for your student for the Spring 2021 semester is Friday, December 11. Any required documentation must also be returned or submitted at the same time.
- Virtual Fall 2020 to Virtual Spring 2021: If your child is currently enrolled as a virtual student and you would like to request for your child to continue to learn virtually for the Spring 2021 semester, please complete and submit the online form at the link: Virtual Fall 2020 to Virtual Spring 2021
The deadline to complete and submit this virtual learning request for your student for the Spring 2021 semester is Friday, December 11. Any required documentation must also be returned or submitted at the same time.
To review the District's complete guidelines for students to participate in virtual learning, please click on the link: Spring 2021 Virtual Learning Guidelines
For general expectations of teachers, students and parents in a distance teaching and learning environment, click on the link below to download our guide for Secondary Distance Teaching and Learning. Secondary Distance Teaching and Learning Guide
Despite the many challenges of school during a pandemic, our commitment to students and families is unchanged. With a vision of excellence and a mission of helping every child discover their passion, purpose and potential, we strive to create excellent, engaging learning experiences in safe, healthy and secure spaces that best support our students and their social, emotional and academic needs. As parents, you are our most important partners in your child’s education. We appreciate you and we thank you for your continued support.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us or your child’s school principal.
Sincerely,
Eddie Peasant, Supt.
Howard Savage, Principal
