Welcome to Silver Creek High School

Welcome to
Silver Creek High School
Your opportunity to succeed!
Success - the favorable or prosperous outcome of
an attempt or endeavor
“Success is dependent on effort.”
Sophocles (ancient Greek author)
“The real secret of success is
enthusiasm.”
Walter Chrysler (founder of Chrysler Corporation)
People who want to help you succeed!
Principal: Mr. Crabtree
Asst. Principal:
Ms.Gilbert
Asst. Principal:
Mr. Losey
Front Office Staff
Mrs. Yeker
Mrs. Sheffield
Mrs. Waiz
Attendance Secretary
Ms. Hafele
More people who can help!
School Counselors
A–F
G–O
P–Z
Library Staff
Ms. Stoffregan
Ms. Compton
Ms. Owen
Mrs. McIntyre
Mrs. Bradley
School Compliance Officer
Nursing Staff
Nurse Drane
Ms. Hibden
Officer Cortie
To be successful you must be present!
Know the school’s attendance policy:
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There are three types of absences:
• Waived –
does not count toward absence limit (Ex:
absence with a doctor’s note)
• Excused –
parent’s note)
counts toward absence limit (Ex: absence with a
• Unexcused –
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counts towards absence limit
Four or more absences a semester is
considered excessive.
At 10 absences a student and their
parent will be referred to Clark
County TPEC (Truancy Prevention
Education Class).
More to know about Attendance
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If a student misses more than half a class,
they will be considered absent for that
class.
A student will receive ASL after three
instances of showing up to first block class
after 7:50.
Consequences of Poor Attendance
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Failure of a class
Driver’s license revoked or not issued
Work permit may be revoked
Parents may be prosecuted for violation of
Indiana Compulsory School Attendance Law
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To be successful you must be organized and prepared
Use your School Planner!
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Helps keep you organized:
write class assignments and
reminders on the calendar.
Used as your hall pass (You
may not leave class without it!)
Has sporting and extra curricular
events listed
School rules and policies
If lost you may purchase a new
planner in the front office for $7.
Dress for Success:
Dress Code “Do’s”
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Clean proper fitting
clothing
Silver Creek
Apparel is
encouraged
Most People won’t think you are successful wearing that!
Dress Code “Don’ts”
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No underwear of any kind is permitted
to show while standing or sitting.
No sleeveless shirts
No hats may be worn in the building
No clothing promoting alcohol,
tobacco, violence, sexual innuendos,
etc…
No clothing, shorts or skirts, allowed
above mid-thigh
No coats allowed in classroom
High School is training for Life!
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Attendance and dress are not only
important now, but will also help you
succeed in a job later in life.
Make putting forth your best effort
and working with enthusiasm a habit
now and you will find much success
in the things you attempt.