Dear Students and Parents,  

Welcome to Stayton High School , one of the finest schools in Oregon .  SHS has a rich tradition in academics, athletics and student activities.  We encourage you to be actively involved in what we have to offer you.  We expect each student to take pride and ownership in your school and to strive to attain the highest level of accomplishment in every subject or activity in which you participate.  

Stayton High School is in the 4-A classification of the Oregon School Activities Association.  We compete in athletics and activities with the following Capital Conference Schools:  Cascade, Molalla, North Marion, Gladstone , LaSalle and Estacada.   

The year begins with the LINK program, which targets freshman success.  Adult mentoring through Academic Guide Groups will continue to provide another avenue for each student to interact with a staff member in an ongoing way throughout the year.  We take pride in what we do and are continually searching for improvements.  We expect our students to work diligently and to take their rights and responsibilities seriously.  

Our staff is genuine in their belief in the worth, dignity and value of each individual and that our respect and regard for you is very important.  Positive and productive relationships between you and your peers, your teacher and your parents are critical for maximizing the success and growth you will achieve this year.  The responsibility for creating and maintaining this relationship rests with each one of us.   

To our new students, we extend a special welcome.  We want you to get off to a great start.  Read this handbook and become familiar with the rules and guidelines that are expected of you.  Not EVERYTHING is in the Student Handbook.  If new rules or procedures are developed throughout the year, you will be notified in the daily announcements and/or the newsletter that goes home with progress reports.  Get to know the staff that can help you with the many questions that you are sure to have.  Do not hesitate to ask questions or seek help; the entire staff is more than willing to assist you.  

To our parents and guardians, with the start of another school year, I am sure that you have renewed hopes and expectations for your student’s education.  Like you we also want what is best for each of the 750+ students we serve.  We recognize that as a school and as staff, it is our purpose to be of service to our students, parents and community.  That service is one of preparing our young adults to be successful in defining and achieving their goals.  With your help as partners in this endeavor, our students can be assured of making great strides toward their goals.  

To those students who are entering your senior year, enjoy each and every day of your last year of high school.  These nine months will go by very quickly and only you can fill the time with rich memories.  

Have a wonderful 2007-2008 school year!

Charlotte Klampe

Principal