New this year - create a student eWallet
for book fair shopping!
Missed the Sunday evening phone call? No big deal!
The Eagle Update, our weekly Sunday evening phone message, is also available in print form under our Eagle Update tab on the main page of our Silk Hope School website. Click the Eagle Update section and select the desired date.
Now you have more choices regarding how you stay connected to the lastest news and information from Silk Hope School.
Silk Hope School Torch AwardEach month, a member of the Silk Hope School staff will be recognized as the winner of the Torch Award. The Torch Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a burning passion for positive change in our school community. They have invested their time and energy for a brighter tomorrow, radiated kindness and warmth for others, and have been a source of light in dark places. They have illuminated the way for Silk Hope School through their example and have spread their contagious love for learning like a wildfire.
Members of the Silk Hope School community (which includes students, parents, and staff) can submit nominations for individuals who meet the above mentioned criteria. Members of the school's leadership team (School Improvement Team) will review the nominations and choose a Torch Award winner for the month. The winner will receive a Torch Award trophy and gift card and will also be recognized via various media (school announcements, Twitter, website, etc).
Submit your nomination here.
Families and students are asked to review and return the district-wide Technology Responsible Use Consent Form each year.
Click here to access Chatham County Schools Technology Responsible Use Consent Form
The Parent Portal allows all Chatham County Schools families the opportunity to view their students' grades in an easy to use website.
Parents are asked to complete a parent verification process before accessing their student's grade and schedule information via the Parent Portal. This is a one-time process and will need only to be completed in subsequent years if families enroll new students within Chatham County Schools.
Click the link below to access instructions for the parent verification process.
PowerSchool Parent Portal Help
With a MySchoolMoney account, paying for school meals is easy. Go to k12PaymentCenter to enroll. You'll need your child's PowerSchool ID number (see your child's teacher or call the front office). Once your account is set up, you’ll have 24-hour access to the information and other benefits. For more information about how to manage your child's meal account click here.
JMHS Program Showcase
Eighth graders and parents: Get ready for your first event as the Class of 2023 at Jordan-Matthews! Jordan-Matthews High School will be hosting an open house for rising 9th graders and their parents on Monday, February 25 from 6 until 7:30 pm. Teachers will be present sharing information about the courses offered, how students may benefit by taking honors and Advanced Placement courses and answering your questions. This is an opportunity to learn about all courses, including the career and technical classes, fine arts, and college transfer courses. There will be a brief presentation at 7 in the auditorium regarding the upcoming registration process and what can be expected in the 9th grade.
We appreciate our Silk Hope School volunteers! Please be sure to complete the your volunteer application for 2018-2019! Click here to access application.
Peach Jar eFlyers
Would you like to receive digital flyers about school-related activities as well as approved community events. To view SHS eFlyers or for instructions on how to sign up to receive them via email click here. You will see recent eFlyers posted and also be able to register for email notifications.
High School Registration
Jordan-Matthews High School will be hosting an open house for rising 9th graders and their parents on Monday, February 25 from 6 until 7:30 pm. Teachers will be present sharing information about the courses offered, how students may benefit by taking honors and Advanced Placement courses and answering your questions. This is an opportunity to learn about all courses, including the career and technical classes, fine arts, and college transfer courses. There will be a brief presentation at 7 in the auditorium regarding the upcoming registration process and what can be expected in the 9th grade.
One of Silk Hope School's easiest fundraiser is collecting Box Tops for Education. Clipping the $0.10 coupons quickly add up to hundreds, even thousands of dollars for our school. This year the PTA's goal is to raise $4,000. Visit the Box Tops homepage to learn which products carry the Box Tops label, print out valuable coupons, and much more. PTA is collecting Box Tops for Education.
Anonymous Tip/Bullying Reporting Form
Please click this link to report an incidence of bullying that may require investigation. If you feel like this is an emergency and need to speak with someone please contact Mrs. Scott (school counselor) or Mrs. Brady-Andrew/Mr. Chung (school administrators) at 919-742-3911.
Please note, we define bullying as repeated and intentional behavior that hurts another person physically or emotionally. We base this decision on how the victim is feeling. Bullying may include:
- Physical bullying: hitting, kicking, pushing, choking, punching, etc.
- Verbal bullying: threatening, taunting, teasing, rumor spreading, hate speech, name calling, extortion, etc.
- Relational bullying: exclusion from activities, social isolation, sexual intimidation, harassment, etc.
- Cyber bullying: bullying through the use of technology (email, texts, social media, etc.)
SHS students travel, network, and compete at the Jr. Beta Convention
Silk Hope eighth graders will soon be high school freshmen. They recently found out about some of the opportunities that await them!
