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Mission Statement
 "South Lyon High School will motivate, educate and support students by providing a variety of learning opportunities designed to prepare them for lifelong challenges."

SLHS School Improvement Goals
South Lyon High School established the following goals several years ago as part of our NCA process:
  1. All students will improve their writing across the curriculum; and
  2. All students will improve their mathematical problem solving skills across the curriculum.

These goals, in connection with the 7 AdvancED (formerly NCA) Standards, will be evaluated in January, 2010 during a visit by a Quality Assurance Review Team.

Who We Are…
South Lyon High School is a comprehensive secondary school that is home to nearly 1,250 students in grades nine through twelve.

Facilities include a large media center/library, a guidance resource center, eight computer labs, technology in all classrooms, auditorium, lecture hall, career center, two triple gymnasia, pool and mirrored dance studio. WSLH broadcasts daily from our in-house television studio. Numerous athletic fields and the football stadium (aka “The Jungle”) all support our student athletes.

SLHS is a community resource, as well, housing the Center for Active Adults and a laboratory nursery school for 3- and 4-year-olds. Community groups make use of our facilities year-round for meetings and major events.

Where We Are…
Located in the southwestern corner of Oakland County, Michigan, South Lyon has seen two decades of explosive population growth. As commuters employed in the Detroit suburbs and nearby Ann Arbor seek affordable housing paired with excellent schools, our farmlands are giving way to subdivisions and mobile home parks. The area is convenient to expressways and benefits from the advantages offered by several nearby colleges and world class universities.

The South Lyon Community School District covers 83 square miles, including South Lyon and several smaller towns spread across three counties. The school district consists of two high schools, two middle schools, and seven elementary schools.

What We Do…
Our curriculum is aligned with the Michigan Merit Curriculum and Michigan Career Pathways. Our course offerings include traditional college preparatory courses, dual enrollment opportunities, independent study and award-winning programs in the fine, performing & technical arts.

We offer two Honors English courses and 11 Advanced Placement Courses in English, Calculus (AB & BC), Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, American History, European History, and American Government.

Our technology department prepares students for certification testing by Microsoft, Cisco and CompTIA. OTC enrolled students spend ½ of each day, at the Oakland Technical Center in nearby Walled Lake in 14 different technology programs.

All students take the state-mandated Michigan Merit Examination (ACT, WorkKeys, & Subject Area Tests) in March of their junior year and compare favorably to their peers in neighboring districts.

Assessment/Achievement…
The Graduating Class of 2008 averaged:

  • ACT Composite Score:  20.4

  • SAT Critical Reading Score:  578

  • SAT Math:  593

  • SAT Writing: 579

Our teachers use a variety of methods to facilitate learning. Progress is evaluated using “authentic assessment” which allows students to demonstrate what they have learned. Our GPAs are based on a 4.00 scale and are not weighted.

We are accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools – a distinction we have maintained since 1972 with a continuing process of self-improvement and evaluation.

Welcome to the Jungle!

South Lyon High School
1000 N. Lafayette
South Lyon, Michigan  48178
248-573-8150

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Important Dates and Information
  • Registration dates and times
  • First Day School Schedule
  • Back to School Night
  • Pay to Participate
  • SAT and ACT
  • MME Re-take schedule
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences  - October 26, 2009

Testing Out
Public Act 335, Section 21B, of the state code, requires that any high school student be offered the opportunity to “test out” of any course offered by his/her high school. Click here to view the letter and registration form.
Michigan School Report Cards
This report card system is available for parents, citizens, teachers, and school administrators to learn about how schools are both performing and improving. Click here to go to this site.
Annual Report
Looking for information on core curriculum, academic equity, student achievement and much more? This is the place to look. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it by clicking on the icon below.
Athletics
Need to know when the next game or sport activity is? Check out this link to see the schedule for all SLCS sports.
Calendar
Click here to see the high school calendar.  See when parent/teacher conferences are as well as test dates and special events.
Clubs and Organizations
 Interested in forensics, jazz ensemble or pit orchestra, Color Guard, or Science Olympiad Club? Click this link to check out  these clubs and organizations.
Contact Us
Questions? Comments? Need to e-mail a teacher or other staff member. This is the link to choose
Counseling and Student Services
Choose this link to see who your counselor is, check out a college or university, and to see what course requirements are.
Drivers Education
View the Guidelines and Policy plus other important information.
Good News
South Lyon High School publishes their "Good News" monthly.
Graduation Requirements
 Transforming your goals into reality requires more than luck. Twenty-three credits are required for graduation. Click here to see what they are.
Library/Media Center
The SLHS media center has a wide range of electronic, print, audio and visual resources.
Location
SLHS is located on the corner of 11 Mile Rd. and Lafayette in South Lyon. This link will give you a map showing exactly where we are.
Curriculum Guide
See what the high school graduation requirements are and a description of all the high school courses offered.
SIP Minutes
Shared Involvement Teams (SIPs) help improve and enhance student performance. Click here to view the SIP meeting minutes.
Transportation
 Need to know a bus schedule? Do you need to check the  transportation student "Code of Conduct"? Or would you like to see some interesting fact about SLCS Transportation Department?
Skyward Family Access
Review your student's progress in each class. To obtain a login and password, please contact the school office at the building your student attends school.