Smith County High School

Details regarding the schedule which will be used by SCHS as we return to school are still being developed and will be released soon. We appreciate your patience.

Class of 2020-Graduation DVDs can be picked up Friday, July 17 at SCHS from 9-12.

We appreciate our families' patience and flexibility as we make decisions to support our students and staff in this evolving environment. District staff has been working diligently to determine the best plan to safely re-open schools. We have studied plans of similar districts, are consulting daily with local health officials and other districts to help develop the best plan for Smith County students. We have prepared a survey to collect input from our stakeholders. The survey is available at: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNbe_ezyEMz-agjH8uUPYQhq44MVKIsgPGkZuSqYPbIOgd-g/viewform?usp=sf_link

ACT Test Dates and information The next test date is July 18, 2020 and registration deadline is June 19, 2020. http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

Last Day to pick up Yearbooks Tomorrow, June 9, will be the last day to pick up yearbooks. These can be picked up between 12-3. Please enter the library side door. You may also purchase a yearbook if you forgot to order one. These will be $75-exact cash or check.

Class of 2020 Seniors DTC will be providing DVDs of the graduation ceremony. These are projected to be available mid June. SCHS will notify students when these will be available for pick up as they are delivered to us.

Remember that yearbook pick-up will be tomorrow from 12-3 in the library. If you still want to purchase a yearbook please bring exact cash or check of $75.

The Smith County Extended Learning Program (before or after school) is offering a summer virtual Freshmen Bridge Program. The virtual program will be conducted through Smith County High/Gordonsville High for students who were in the 8th grade during the 2019-2020 school year. Beginning Tuesday May 26, 2020, a schedule of activities will be available for students to participate in daily. This program will continue through June 12, 2020. These activities will include virtual field trips of both high schools, STEM activities, CTE activities, Coding, and other fun core curriculum activities! There are two ways to get involved: virtual classroom or paper packets. If students get involved using the Google classroom , I will send a link requesting them to join. They can access this through their regular school Google accounts, where all of their other core classes are located. For those needing paper packets, these will be available on Monday and Thursdays at Smith County High School during the Summer feeding hours for pick up. We believe participating in this enrichment will be a valuable tool for students. Our world has been disrupted in so many ways during this time. The goal of this enrichment is to encourage and inspire students entering high school in the fall of 2020 and to familiarize them with the school sites as well as the opportunities offered by each high school through academics and CTE programming. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Krissa Hackett via email at krissa.hackett@smithcoedu.net

Information about the Summer meal program pickup times, locations, and June menu.

Students must register for next year's classes by Saturday, May 23, 2020. If classes aren't chosen by students, administration will be choosing the classes. Students need to follow the instructions in their grade level Google Classroom on how to register. If you do not have a computer or internet problems, please contact the school where we can help.

Remember that our Virtual Graduation, which was filmed on May 5, will premiere at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 16. The virtual graduation will include the senior slideshow, so make sure to tune in even if you watched our graduation ceremonies tonight! You can view the virtual graduation on DTC's Facebook, YouTube and website as well as Smith County Insider's Facebook, YouTube, and website. We will share the premiere on our Facebook page as well.

Congratulations, Class of 2020! Thank you to the school board members, Mr. Tim Towns, Mrs. Gina Morris, and Mr. Barry H. Smith for attending and supporting our graduates. Thank you to the Faculty and Staff of SCHS, parents, and community members who helped make this graduation a success.

SCHS Graduation Information-2020 PLEASE READ ALL THIS INFORMATION WITHIN THIS POST. -SCHS graduation date is set for Friday, May 15, 2020, at 7:30 PM at Owl Stadium. Owl Street will be blocked off to be able to screen guests. -DTC will be at the field live streaming the graduation ceremony for anyone not attending. This will be aired on DTC3 channel 3/303, or watch online at www.DTC3.tv, or at the DTC Communications Facebook page. NCTC will be videoing for later viewing. -The gates at the field will open at 6:30 PM for guests. -Members of the class of 2020 will be allowed two (2) guests per graduate and should have received these tickets (questionnaires). The two questionnaires will serve as the 2 guest tickets and are to be completed by your guest and turned in as they enter the football field for screening. -Guests will turn in the questionnaire as they enter the field, be screened for temperature, and will be required to wear a mask at the ceremony. -Seniors are to be at school by 6:00 PM. Seniors are to park in the front parking lot and enter the building closest to Coach Apple’s room (not the bus loading doors). Students will then turn in their completed questionnaire, be screened for temperature, and be directed to the gym for an assigned seating area before the ceremony to maintain social distancing. Parents are not allowed where graduates are meeting at 6:00. -Seniors will receive masks as they enter the school for screening. These have been donated to students. -Remember to bring your cap and gown and any club stoles and cords. -Graduates or their guests that have had a positive COVID-19 test or are experiencing fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell will not be allowed to enter. -Seniors will receive their diplomas during the ceremony. -We will have a photographer making pictures as seniors receive diplomas and an opportunity for pictures after the ceremony. These will be posted on our FB page. GRADUATION ATTIRE: We suggest seniors wear a shirt (with a collar and tie), dress pants, and dress shoes or a dress. We are suggesting flats or low heel shoes due to being on the football field. Do not wear tennis shoes (this includes Converse). Graduation is a formal occasion, and we want you to look nice. You may NOT decorate your caps. No facial piercings, visible tattoos, or unnatural hair color. Simply, follow the school dress code. -Seniors return devices, library books, textbooks, and pick up personal items May 18 with last names A-L 9:00 AM-10:30 AM, last names M-Z 10:30 AM-12:00 PM.

Parents/Guardian-A skylert message has been sent to guardians of students failing a class or classes at Smith County High School. Work has been placed in Google Classroom for several weeks for students to complete. This work must be completed and turned in by tomorrow, Friday, May 15 between 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. If you have requested paper copies, these must be turned back in to school in order to get grades between the hours of 9 AM-12 noon tomorrow. If you have questions about your particular class, please email your individual teacher. You can find emails on Google Classroom or at the following link, https://www.smithcoedu.com/o/smith-county-high/staff. Please call the school for any other questions, 615-735-9219.

This is a reminder to students concerning grades. Completed work must be turned in by Friday, May 15. If you are failing a class, Friday is the last day to turn in work to your teacher. Failing students should be in touch with teachers as this is the only way to pass a class due to no summer school. If students need a truancy form for a driver's permit, please contact the school and this can be picked up on assigned pick up days. Seniors are to return devices, chrome books, library books, textbooks, and pick up personal items May 18 with last names A-L 9:00 AM-10:30 AM, last names M-Z 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. Grades 9-11 are to return library books, chrome books, textbooks, school items and pick up personal items on assigned dates. Grades 9-May 19 (Last Names A-L 9:00-10:30, Last Names M-Z 10:30-12:00).Grades 10-May 20 (Last Names A-L 9:00-10:30, Last Names M-Z 10:30-12:00). Grades 11-May 21 (Last Names A-L 9:00-10:30, Last Names M-Z 10:30-12:00). May 22, 2020-By appointment only from 9:00-12:00. On these days, students can also pick up report cards.

SCHS STUDENTS The anticipated ship date for our yearbooks will be the week of May 25, 2020. Also, yearbooks can still be purchased. We will be selling until all copies have sold out. These are available for purchase until they are sold out. You can order online through the school website under the yearbook tab, https://www.smithcoedu.com/o/smith-county-h…/…/yearbook--247.

Smith County High School is excited to announce that we will host a modified graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15th at 7:30 PM at Owl Stadium. Alternate dates for inclement weather are Saturday, May 16th and Monday, May 18th. Members of the class of 2020 will be allowed two (2) guests per graduate. Guests will be given a COVID-19 questionnaire, screened for temperature, and required to wear a mask. Masks will be given to any guest that does not have one. Graduates or their guests that have had a positive COVID-19 test or are experiencing fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell will not be allowed to enter. Guests must have a ticket to enter. We understand that this is an important milestone for our graduates and their families and hosting in-person graduation ceremonies in a timely manner is important. While limiting guests to (2) per graduate is not ideal for our graduates and their families, it is necessary to ensure that Smith County Schools are following the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines set forth by Governor Lee. Students will receive their tickets/questionnaires on Friday, May 8 from 9-11 when students pick up cap and gowns, stoles, cords, top 10 plaques, and perfect attendance plaques. Administration is still finalizing the details of the ceremony. More information will follow.

SCHS Virtual Music Banque The Smith County Music Department will be hosting their annual banquet on May 11th at 5:30 via Facebook live. Choir, Band and Winterguard students will be honored and seniors will be recognized for their accomplishments this year. Look for Smith County Music Department on Facebook and tune in!

Reminder of Senior Pick Up Items May 4 and May 7 -Prom ticket refunds and Dollywood trip refunds will be available May 4 for seniors with last names A-L and May 7 for seniors with last names M-Z. Both days the available times will be 9:00AM-12:00PM. -Senior ad pictures and baby pictures are to be picked up May 4 for seniors with last names A-L and May 7 for seniors with last names M-Z. Both days the available times will be 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. On these days, seniors can also purchase yearbooks (to be picked up later). This is to guarantee a yearbook when they are delivered. To purchase a yearbook, bring the exact amount of $75 in cash or check made out to SCHS.

This information is for incoming 9th grade students to SCHS (students in 8th grade who plan to come to SCHS). SCHS has set up a Google Classroom for incoming 9th grade students. All students need to join as we will be announcing information concerning registration for classes and any other important news. To join, students will need to sign in to Google Classroom using their school email. Once in Google Classroom, students will need to click on the plus symbol (+) and choose to join a class. Students will then add the class code zcb64at. We will be placing class registration information in there soon. Please share to get word out for these incoming students.