From the Desk of…
Diana Bourisaw, Superintendent
SLPS Advanced Placement Classes
This year, the district offers 80 AP classes to 1,221 students. Seventy-two of these classes are covered by the Advanced Placement Incentive Program (APIP) grant. A wide variety of courses are offered, including: calculus, physics, chemistry, environmental science, European history, Chinese, Russian, English literature, statistics, and computer science.
The following high schools offer AP classes:
• Beaumont High School
• Carnahan High School
• Central VPA High School
• Cleveland NJROTC High School
• Clyde C. Miller High School
• Gateway I.T. High School
• Roosevelt High School
• Soldan High School
• Sumner High School
• Vashon High School
• Metro High School
In It 2 Win
The newly formed In It 2 Win Coalition held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Turner Middle School on Monday, October 1, to launch its plan to reclaim as many as 2,000 dropouts from the St. Louis Public Schools. The grassroots partnership is organized by State Representative Jamilah Nasheed, a dropout who earned her high school equivalency certificate and now serves St. Louis' 60th legislative district. The coalition’s mission is to have religious, political, and community-based leaders join forces and resources to reach high school dropouts between the ages of 17 and 21. Their plan is to reach these dropouts through an organized campaign that involves a phone bank, door-to-door canvassing, and motivational interviewing. Interested individuals should contact Ann Hamilton-Union at 314-345-4691.
Beautification Day
Join in on the fun! This Saturday, October 13, SLPS will hold a district-wide Beautification Day. Schools can nominate their projects for recognition, by sending digital photographs to Kate Stewart at kate.stewart@slps.org.
Magnet Schools
Information regarding SLPS magnet schools is now available for 2008-2009. Open houses will take place on Saturday, October 13, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and on Thursday, November 1 during regular school hours. A Magnet Recruitment Showcase will be held at the Saint Louis Galleria from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 20. For details, go to www.saintlouisgalleria.com. For more information about specific schools and application dates, visit our website at www.slps.org.
October Safety Tip
Tips for Parents and Teachers for Children and Students: Halloween Safety
Have a fun and safe Halloween! Follow these safety tips:
• Parents should allow children to have some treats at home before they leave to trick-or-treat.
• Wear light-colored clothing or reflective tape so you can easily be seen.
• Make sure your costume fits well. Wear face make-up instead of a mask.
• Trick-or-treat with friends. It is more fun and safer too!
• Young children should be accompanied by an adult.
• Trick-or-treat during daylight hours. Carry a flashlight in case it gets dark.
• Look both ways before crossing the street and always use crosswalks.
• Trick-or-treat in familiar neighborhoods.
• Visit homes with the porch lights on which welcome you.
• When Trick-or-treating with friends, tell mom and dad your route.
• Bring your treats home and do not eat anything until your parents have checked it.
• If any treats look suspicious, have your parents call the police.
The October Safety Tip was provided by Col. Eugene Reece, Sr., Executive Director of Safety and Security.
Ultimately, it is through serving others that we become fully human.
-Marsha Sinetar-
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