Welcome New Colonels!
Together, No Limits!
A Page for New Students of South High Community School
Welcome!
Welcome to South High Community School!
We are thrilled to welcome you to your freshman year of high school, or as a new student to South High School, and anticipate an awesome year ahead!
High school is filled with new experiences, new friends, advanced curriculum and high expectations. We look forward to a great year where we, as a community, can learn and grow together as you prepare for college and career opportunities.
As you prepare for the beginning of the school year we have provided a list of commonly asked questions and answers.
9th Grade Jumpstart Program
If you are entering South in the fall as a ninth-grade student, we encourage you to participate in the summer Jumpstart Program to get to know the school!
Jumpstart is an introduction to high school with fun activities and information making for a solid transition to high school.
Join in icebreakers, getting to know other 9th grade students
Participate in fun games
Learn about SHCS rules, policies and procedures
Get to know your teachers
Learn how to be successful in high school
Frequently Asked Questions From New Families
Academic Awards at South High
Award | Description | When it is awarded |
|---|---|---|
First Honors | Awarded to students who receive grades of 90 or above in all major subjects and A's in conduct and effort in all subjects including enrichments. | Quarterly |
Second Honors | Awarded to students who receive grades of 80 or above in all major subjects and A's and B's in conduct and effort in all subjects including enrichments. | Quarterly |
National Honor Society | Students with a 3.5 or above GPA after 6 quarters of high school may apply for NHS. Admission into the NHS is based on GPA, citizenship, leadership and character. You must apply for admission into the NHS. | In the spring, after completing six quarters |
Kitty Hawk Honor Society | ROTC students with a 3.0 or above GPA after 6 quarters of high school may apply for NHS. Admission into Kitty Hawk is based on GPA, citizenship, leadership and character. | In the spring, after completing 6 quarters |
Tri M Honor Society | Music students with an A in music and a 3.0 or above GPA after 3 quarters of high school may apply for Tri M Honor Society. Admission into Tri M is based on GPA and character through service, leadership, and cooperation. | In the spring, after completing 3 quarters |
Community Service Cord | Awarded to students who have completed 125 or more hours of supervised community service over 4 years of high school. (Hours have been prorated for remote learning) | Upon graduation |
Valedictorian | Awarded to the senior with the highest GPA. Ranking of the GPA will be computed at the end of the second marking period senior year for determining valedictorian and for processing college applications. | Upon graduation |
Salutatorian | Awarded to the senior with the second highest GPA. Ranking of the GPA will be computed at the end of the second marking period senior year for determining salutatorian. | Upon graduation |
Honors | Awarded to seniors graduating with a 3.0 or higher GPA | Upon graduation |
High Honors | Awarded to seniors graduating with a 3.5 or higher GPA | Upon graduation |
Book Awards | Scholarships are awarded to 10 students at the end of junior year by the guidance department and various universities. Awards are typically based on grade point, class rank and / or personal interest in a particular field of study. | Fourth quarter of junior year |
Seal of Biliteracy | Awarded to students who meet all their graduation requirements, demonstrate proficiency in English by receiving a 240 or above on the ELA MCAS, and show proficiency in a target language by earning 4 or 5 in an AP Language Exam or other state-approved language test provided by the district. Students interested in participating in the MA Seal of Biliteracy program must complete an application available in the guidance office by the fall of their Senior year. | Upon graduation |
AP Capstone Diploma | granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing. | Upon graduation |
AP Capstone Certificate | granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research. | Upon graduation |
AP Scholar | Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. | Upon graduation |
AP Scholar with Honor | Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. | Upon graduation |
AP Scholar with Distinction | Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. | Upon graduation |
Cords awarded upon graduation |
| Upon graduation |
Department Area Awards | Awarded by each department to a senior who has excelled in their subject and has a promising future in the field. | Upon graduation |