Good afternoon Titan community,

Next week is midterm exam week, and this weekend is a great time to start preparing. We encourage all students to review their materials and get organized to ensure success. Remember, taking the time to study now will help you feel confident and ready for the exams ahead.  The entire team at Stevenson is here to support your students.

As the holidays approach, our entire team is focused on giving our students the opportunity to enjoy this special time with family and friends. We encourage you to use this winter break as a chance to relax and unwind before the second semester begins on January 6, 2025. The entire Stevenson staff wishes you a happy, restful and safe winter break!

See page 29 of the Titan Voice for our new sports newsletter!

Senior Parents, check out page 22 for updated information regarding the Senior All Night Party.

A quick reminder about how final grades for the first semester will be calculated.

• 40% of the grade is from the 1st quarter grade
• 40% of the 2nd quarter grade
• 20% of the final exam

Also remember that any combination of two Fs (from any quarter or the final exam) will result in a final grade of an F. To help students succeed, we encourage students to take advantage of Titan Time Tutoring, which is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as any additional support their teachers offer.

The first exam is from 7:20 am – 8:49 am and the second exam is 8:54 am – 10:24 am.

• Wednesday, December 18: 1st and 2nd hour exams
• Thursday, December 19: 3rd and 4th hour exams
• Friday, December 21: 5th and 6th hour exams

Report cards will be posted in your PowerSchool account on January 10, 2025.

Parking Permits As the weather is getting colder and more students are driving, I would like to remind you of our parking pass policy. Per the parking contract your student signed, your student could lose their driving privileges for the following reasons:

• Careless or reckless driving
• Persistent disciplinary issues
• Students who have accumulated 5 or more tardies and/or unexcused absences, may have their parking permit suspended. At that point, with responsible attendance, parking will be reevaluated.

If your student parks in the student parking lot after losing privileges, they will be suspended.

**Parking with no permit=stickered / Saturday School / Suspension

Please drive respectfully and safely, Officer Pawlik WILL issue tickets for driving recklessly.

Sophomore parking permits are now available to purchase on a first come first served basis. Starting December 13, students can submit their parking permit applications along with a copy of their driver’s license and current registration for each car listed to Mrs. Bartold in the Associate Principal’s office. Print the parking permit application from the Stevenson website’s home page under "Parent Quick Links." Permits can be purchased for $50 on PaySchools Central, cash (exact change please) or with a check or money order.

Parking permit applications can be printed from the home page of the Stevenson website under Parent Quick Links. This, along with a COPY of the student's driver’s license and a COPY of the current registration for each car listed, can be brought to Mrs. Bartold in the Associate Principal's office.

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!

Mohammad Abdallah              Sandra Al Akona             Melak Ali                           Angela Bazi                Samantha Berger           

Aryk Carlock                            Mateo Delaj                    Ella Dryden                      Madison Edens           Mariglen Gjini             

Angelo Goriel                          Gracee Hart                    Isaac Hirmz                      Ashley Holliday           DeMario Horton               

Theresa Huang                       Eddie Ileasa                    Giovanni Jamil                 Sofia Jarbo                 Madeleine Kulczycki       

Illya Kuzmik                             Miles Laessle                  Meghan Landino              Anastasia Leahy         Ashlyn LeRoux 

Romeo Lor                               Rita Marooki                   Malina Mulawa                 Natalie Muscas           Marios Najib

Chris Pilchak-Sisinger             Andrina Raheem             Isabelle Reda                   Kyran Ross                 Rebecca Roumayah       

Angelo Saleh                           Alexander Schroth          Lauren Timbuc                 Ethan Tran                   Arabella Vachon         

Abigail Vietto                           Gabi Wild                        Claudia Yatouma              Stella Yousif

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Please see the Titan Voice for important information.

ATTENTION – The school day ends at 2:14 p.m. Students must exit the building by 2:30 p.m. Any student who is staying after school must be under the supervision of a staff member, coach, or teacher. If practice is not immediately after school, students are expected to go home and return at their practice time. Also note that students are not allowed in the gyms at any time unless a coach or teacher is present.

ATTENDANCE When a student has accumulated 11 absences* in any one class over the course of a semester, the student will be notified in a meeting with an assistant/associate principal that they have lost credit in that class and that they are placed on an attendance contract to earn the credit back. There are two parts to a contract. First, the student must pass the class with a D- or higher. Second, the student will show improvement in attendance in ALL classes. Improvement is determined on a sliding scale which allows for 1 absence for every three weeks (rounded up) left in the semester for each class.

A reminder to all students, you are required to always wear your ID badge. Not only for security reasons, but because you need to scan them at lunch! So, please make sure you are wearing your ID badge around your neck. 

STUDENT DRESS CODE Students must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the student handbook.

• Indecent, tattered, or unsafe dress or footwear, or attire that calls undue attention to the wearer or has lettering or symbols that are disrespectful or derogatory are not allowed. • Beach wear, low-cut tops, tank tops, sleeveless tops, muscle shirts, see-through clothing, short skirts or shorts, pajamas, tight clothing without proper coverage and clothing exposing the shoulders or mid-section are not allowed. • Students should not wear clothing with inappropriate advertising like Playboy shirts or similar items. • Hats are not allowed in school unless explicit permission for a medical or religious reason is reached. • Knee length shorts and skirts are acceptable. Shoes must be worn. • Outerwear, such as coats and hats, is not to be worn in school. • Clothing that promotes illegal substances or drugs, illegal activities, violence, tobacco, or alcohol is prohibited. • Clothing or head coverings worn as group identifiers that promote a disruptive school climate are prohibited. • Clothing consistent with religious or cultural beliefs is acceptable. • Jewelry and accessories that may be deemed dangerous are prohibited.

Every Friday is Titan Spirit Day! Please encourage your student to wear anything “Titan” or Red, White, and/or Blue!