Good afternoon Titan community,

Second semester is underway! As we hit the ground running, I would like to remind parents to continue checking Powerschool to stay on top of your students’ grades and attendance. Our Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on March 6 from 4:00 – 7:00. More information to follow. 

Last week, the AP and elective class fair was held during all lunch periods. Informational tables were set up, allowing students to hear from both other students and teachers about various AP and elective courses.

The Writing Center (E-73) is OPEN during all lunches for student walk-ins and/or for electronic submissions. Email essays to angel.favazza@uticak12.org (please allow 2 school days for tutors to read and respond to electronic submissions). We look forward to helping your student improve their writing!

Stevenson is offering FREE after-school credit recovery during semester two.  Details can be found on the flyer in the Titan Voice.

Any student who has received an "F" as a semester grade in a course required for graduation (during grades 9, 10, 11, or 12) and has not yet retaken that course, can register for credit recovery using the link below. Please see the Credit Recovery Flyer in the Titan Voice for more information.

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=aOI-uaQawUGz37nrhmVnJQIOKV4n7d5LsJRgnDWq4KFUMVYySTdDUFZWSTRGRDg4QjZWT1BGNzc2Ti4u&route=shorturl

Students can check their past semester grades in PowerSchool and can contact their counselors with any questions.

Scheduling season is upon us!

• Counseling has started the scheduling process for the 2025-2026 school year. Counselors presented at Davis and Jeannette junior highs and in the Stevenson English classes for future juniors and seniors.
• During the month of February, counselors will begin to meet individually with students, including the Virtual Academy, to ensure that each student is on the right pathway to success to achieve their post-secondary goals.
• Each student is expected to turn in a completed Scheduling Form with proper signatures and input their courses into PowerSchool. Parent signatures are also required for students who are pursuing Advanced Placement, Accelerated, or Honors courses. Many new CTE courses have been made available, which may require students to leave and return to Stevenson by UCS transportation, for one hour per day. 
• Future Sophomores Scheduling Forms—Blue
• Future Junior Scheduling Forms—Yellow
• Future Senior Scheduling Forms—Pink

For more information on course selections and pathways to success for your student, please visit the UCS website and search under the "Academics" tab. Utica Community Schools / Homepage (uticak12.org)

In addition, students have a "scheduling" icon that was loaded on their ClassLink page for a quicker reference to all the scheduling materials. 

Attention Parents and Students, included in this issue of the Titan Voice is the registration flyer for Credit Recovery. Credit Recovery is for students who have failed one or more of their courses that are required for graduation.

SENIORS-

On February 13th, Tamara Threatt, Admissions & Outreach Coordinator from Macomb Community College will be in the Media Center during all three lunch periods to help seniors interested in Macomb Community College finalize their college applications. 

On February 14th, Felicia Pelto from MI Student Aid will be at Stevenson High School in the ECC all day presenting to seniors during their English hours. This financial aid presentation will be a comprehensive overview of the Community College Guarantee, as well as the benefits and importance of completing their FAFSA. Mrs. Pelto will answer students' questions about financial aid as well as help them complete their FAFSA. 

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Senior Scholarship opportunities can be found on our Stevenson Counseling Website under "scholarships". You can find the link here: Counseling / Scholarships

Scholarships are continuously updated. There are building scholarships, district scholarships, and state scholarships available! Do not miss out on a chance to apply!

If a student has a question regarding a scholarship process, please feel free to email or TEAMS Ms. Sullivan.

JUNIORS

PSAT/SAT testing is approaching fast!  Preparation is key!  SHS is offering free SAT Prep after school for every student!  SAT Prep will run Monday – Thursday from 2:20-3:20. Mondays and Wednesdays will be preparation for the English portion of the SAT in the ECC, while Tuesdays and Thursdays will be preparation for the Math portion of the SAT in the SLR.  Students should look for information posters around the school (links below) – use the QR code to sign up! 

Math Prep

Reading and Writing Prep

Congratulations to the following students for being awarded Student of the Month for January! Students were nominated by Stevenson staff for being positive contributors to both the classroom and the Stevenson High School community. The Stevenson High School Students for January are:

Aqib Ahmed                          Yara Al-Badri                               Sara Al-Chona                            Saif Al-Naji

Alex Alyas                             Florenca Alatto                            Mohammed Hussein Ali             Mirna Bahri

Isabella Barshaw                  Kevin Bazi                                   Cole Carbone                             Mohamed Chehab

Avante Cholagh                    Angelina Daniel                           Kaylee Fisher                             Valariana Gmerek

Elliott Graham                       Anastazija Grubac                       Angelo Jarjes                             Rena Jazrawi

Trinity Kejbou                       Julie Kochanek                            Alanna Kosciolek                        Cameron Lasecki

Jacob Lewandowski             Katie Loftis                                   Dolores Luna Negoshian           Kenan Mamedov

Carson Meacham                 Raul Oraha                                  Bianca Platon                             Madden Preston

Savannah Serra                   Jules Sitto                                    Seth Walker                                Mercedes Wiley

Zoe Wilmoth                         Viola Yaldo                                   Amra Zecevic

A big congratulations to our January Teachers of the Month, as chosen by students: Mr. Lopo and Mr. Suminski! We’re fortunate to have such dedicated educators like you! 

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!