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  South Lyon High School
 1000 N. Lafayette, South Lyon, MI  48178
(248) 573-8150 - Office
(248) 573-8145 - Attendance		  
 
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.

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Freshman Scheduling
Will you be a new freshman at SLHS this Fall? Click here to view how to schedule your classes.
Important Dates and Information
Ø Registration dates and times
Ø First Day School Schedule
Ø Back to School Night
Ø Pay to Participate
Ø SAT and ACT
Ø MME Re-take schedule
Ø Parent/Teacher Conferences

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 informational letter. The registration form may be obtained in the Student Services office or by clicking here..
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dear High School Counselor,

The U.S. Department of Education has
created some videos on filing the FAFSA
that are very good and easy to understand.
We thought you might like to put a link on
your website for your students and parents
to access. The link is:
http://www.youtube.com/user
/FederalStudentAid?feature=watch

As always, feel free to contact our office if you
or any of your families have questions about
Financial Aid. We'd be glad to help.

Sincerely,

EMU Office of Financial Aid
734.487.1048
financial_aid@emich.edu
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Students in need of summer school information and credit recovery, should sign up to meet with their counselor. A total of 23 Credits are required for graduation.

Listed are the recommended credit checkpoints to ensure that you will graduate on time:

  • By the end of the 9th grade year students should have earned at least 5.5 credits
  • By the end of the 10th grade year, students should have earned at least 11.0 credits
  • By the end of the 11th grade year, students should have earned at least 17 credits.
  • By the end of the 12th grade year, students must have earned 23 credits.

Counseling
The Counseling Office at South Lyon High School is staffed with three guidance counselors, who work with students individually, or in groups, on matters relating to college, career planning, student scheduling, and personal social adjustment. Students and parents are encouraged to consult with counselors so that plans can be formulated which take into account the students' interests, abilities and achievements. Counselors work closely with administrators, teachers, parents, and students to ensure that the South Lyon High School experience will be a positive one for all involved.
 

Students are assigned to a high school counselor by the student's last name. Student/counselor assignment is as follows:
Beth Wallace A - LA (grades 10, 11 and 12)
Lisa Godo Le - Z (grades 10, 11 and 12)
Sarah Hester 9th grade students
 
Events
June 15th- U of M --Dearborn -Transitions College Prep Workshop for Sophomores and Juniors   
 
Miss Media Michigan Girl's Tech Camp-filmmaking, website design, video game design, music recording and 3D animation-tism.msu.edu/camps
 
U of M-Flint-Summer Visit Program- for Juniors, Seniors and families and an overnight stay RSVP go.umflint.edu/summer
 
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund- Dependent son or daughter of a US Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has become disabled.  Must be a Senior ready to graduate www.FAScholarship.com
 
Student Trooper Program accepting application  for July 14-19th at www.michiganlegion.org/trooper
 
Considering West Point?  Juniors can start their applications right away atwww.apply.us.ma.edu.
 
EMS -New EMS Scholarship for Minority Students  www.hvaedu.org GPA of 2.0 in biology, health sciences, and/or mathematics   
 
SAT & ACT Test Preparation Workshops www.scoremorepoints.com
 
 ACT Prep at U of M -Michigan League September 28, 2013 -info in student services.
 
Colleges that Change Lives- Aug. 26, 2013 The Henry Marriott Hotel at 7:00 pm 

Career Exploration & College Readiness Summer Camp at OaklandUniveristy -Macomb Center June-Aug 2013 oakland.edu/macombcamp
 
Detroit Economic Club Scholarship- 3.2 gpa www.cfsem.org
 
History Buff? Enjoy Politics?  Scholarships at gwcf.org Washington Crossing Foundation
 
Scholarship Competitions at the Ai Art Institutes -AiCompetitions.com (Art and Culinary Competitions)
 
AAA School Safety Patrol Scholarship-available in student services
 
 
American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National President's Scholarship- scholarships in student services - all with  various but approaching deadlines 
 
Oratorical Contest Scholarship- 800-$18,000- must be sponsored by the American Legion Post Registration deadline-1/28/2013-packet@michiganlegion.org.
 
Attending Michigan State in the Fall of 2013? GPA 3.5 or higher?  Applications in student services. Award money is $1,500.00.
 
Best Buy Scholarship Grades 9-12 can apply 1,100 scholarships of $1,000 each- Demonstrate good grades and a commitment to community service and/or work experience  http://pr.bby.com
 
AMDA-College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts- students attending, should meet with their guidance counselor about scholarships
 
High School Summer Experience- Washington University in St. Louishttp://summerexperiences.wustl.edu
 
Cornell University Summer College for High School Students-www.summercollege.cornell.edu
 
Quest Bridge Scholarship- College Prep Scholarships www.questbridge.org
 
 
 

Counselor Notes
  • WOW Writing Workshops lists many scholarship opportunities for students who are not afraid to WRITE! Information is available at www.wowwritingworkshop.com
  • Big Sun Scholarship- www.bigsunathletics.com -all student athletes are eligible - $500 award
  • Novi City Council is looking for student representative on Boards and Commissions and Youth Council Members. Applications and more information is available in student services.
  • Community Choice Foundation- Are you a senior who will be attending a Michigan college in the Fall of 2012? www.communitychoicecu.com/scholarships
  • www.ChristianConnector.com free web resource to search for different scholarships if you will be attending a Christian College in the Fall.
  • FREE FINANCIAL AID HELP FOR COLLEGE - Go to Michigan College Goal Sunday for more information.
  • Credit Union One- William Coyne Scholarship Program- 2012 High School graduating seniors who have completed 30 or more hours of documented community service with a GPA of 3.0 or higher with plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study for 2 or 4 years, or a vocational school are eligible to apply.
  • Big Sun Scholarship- Are you a student athlete? Do you want money for college? Apply online at: www.bigsunathletics.com or stop by student services for more information
  • Rare Everyday Hero Scholarship Competition - Graduating seniors, you can submit a one page essay about an Everyday Hero and potentially win $2,500 dollars to apply toward college. Check out www.winningfutures.org/RARE.html for details, or stop by student services for more information.
  • National Wild Turkey Federation's Academic Scholarship Programwww.nwtf.org 3.0 GPA required
  • http://www.dosomething.org/footlocker/
  • American Legion Scholarships - www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships/ (Numerous opportunities with different due dates) Details in student services.
  • Thiel College Scholarship Awards - www.thiel.edu/finaid
  • Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs in Fine Arts, Architecture/Art & Design/ Drama/National High School Game Academy
  • Discover College Life at Emory Pre-College Program- For Juniors and Seniors in High School wanting a glimpse of academic and residential life at a top ranked national college. www.precollege.emory.edu
  •  www.ltu.edu/Michigan or scholarship@ltu.edu for all scholarships andwww.BlueDevilAthletics.com for talented athletes.
  • U of M--Dearborn Freshman Scholarships-umd.umich.edu/scholarships
  • Lawrence Technological University - gifted artist or designer scholarships at portfolio@ltu.edu.
 
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School Profile
Criteria for Enrolling
Testing Information
NCAA Information
Miscellaneous College Information
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Scholarship Websites
 Seniors are encouraged to investigate scholarships from a variety of sources.  Carefully read the requirements; and if you meet the requirements, complete and submit the application by the due date.
Career Cruising
Curriculum Guide
Click here to view the course offerings at South Lyon High School. SLHS also has many special opportunities such as dual enrollment. The Oakland Technical Center (OTC) offers 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity for hands-on, individualized training in 14 different programs. Click here for the OTC Program Guide.
 
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.
Colleges and Careers
Click here to be directed to our Colleges and Careers page.
Universities and Colleges
Consult college catalogs and websites for specific information on admission requirements, programs and services.
Requesting a Transcript
Past graduates if you are requesting a transcript, please fax to 248-573-8253 your request with the following information:
  • Full name (maiden name)
  • Birth date
  • Graduation year
  • Address where you would like the transcript to be mailed
  • A telephone number if the Student Services office has to call you.

or

contact Carolyn Krueger at kruegerc@slcs.us
     
Credits & Calendar
South Lyon High School is structured on a traditional 6-period day within two semesters per 175-day school year. Students earn ½ credit per course per semester with 24 credits possible over four years.
Graduation Requirements
  • Classes of 2010 & Beyond: 23 credits
  • and the state-mandated graduation requirements.

All students are required to take the Michigan Merit Examination (ACT, Work Keys & content area tests).
Where We Go…
A 2011 survey shows that South Lyon graduates embark on a variety of paths (these percentages are estimates):
  • 55% Four-Year College or University
  • 30% Two-Year or Community College
  • 2% Career/Technical School
  • 1% Military
  • 12% Undecided
 
 
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