Skyward Family Access - link

This password-portal allows families real-time access to student schedules, student absence requests, attendance information, meal items purchased, health information, report cards and conferences. You will also use it to schedule your personal conference for Sabre Launch.

• Families should update their contact information (phone numbers and email addresses)
• If you do not have access or have questions regarding your login/password, email Sue Fibranz or call 320-656-3701 x1131.

Required Back-To-School Registration 
All families must complete the annual Back to School Registration updates each year. Parents/guardians listed as “Family 1, Parent 1” in Skyward Family Access must complete and submit the ‘Back to School Registration Checklist’ on a computer/laptop.

• Family 1 head of household users should click on the Back-To-School Registration Checklist button under ‘Online Forms’ (left menu tab) (NOT New Student Enrollment) on a computer/laptop.
• Our Back to School webpage has a 3-step PDF to assist you with the process. This annual update contains IMPORTANT permissions needed before the start of school.

As in past school years, ISD 748 will prepare students and staff to react in a safe and timely manner using ALICE should we experience a critical incident. We will discuss ALICE strategies using short presentations at the classroom level five times this year. Please note, we do not hold simulations or roleplay with students. Our classroom discussions (drills) will be held September 6, 11, 17, 20, and 23. Per recent legislation, if you would like your student to not participate in an ALICE drill, please complete this short form.

Students will be dismissed/excused from class only during the portion of the class period of the ALICE discussion, so it is imperative parents/guardians communicate with their student(s) if choosing to opt out.

Reporting a student’s absence can be done through our attendance line which is available 24 hours a day at 320-656-0748 or through Skyward. 

For more information on how to report an absence in Skyward please watch this short video.

You can find the SHS school supply list here and on our website (www.isd748.org/BackToSchool). 

The following Wednesdays have been designated as “two hour early release days” to accommodate a staff training requirement for the state’s Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act:

1. September 25
2. October 30
3. November 27
4. December 18
5. January 29, 2025
6. February 26
7. March 19

The calendar is available at www.isd748.org/calendar on the lower left. 

Regular Weekly Schedule: Monday, Tuesday ,Thursday, Friday Schedule
Block 1 - 8:40-10:01a
Block 2 - 10:08-11:28a
Block 3 - 11:34a-1:22p

Weather Emergency: Two Hour Late Start Schedule
Block 1 - 10:40-11:40a
Block 3 - 11:45a-1:20p

A Lunch 11:40a-12:05p
B Lunch 12:05-12:30p
C Lunch 12:30-12:55p
D Lunch 12:55-1:20p

Block 2 - 1:25-2:23p
Block 4 - 2:28-3:25p

E-Learning Schedule for optional virtual class meetings
Lessons/information will be posted by 9a for students.
Block 1 - 9:30-10a
Block 2 - 10-10:30a
Block 3 - 10:30-11a
Block 4 - 11-11:30a
Open to any - 11:30a-2p

Open House for all high school students and families will be on Wednesday, August 28 from 4-7p. 

All teachers will be available at the Open House and we hope to see all students and families in attendance.

Students and families are welcome to walk around the building to see the different learning spaces and learn the routine of your schedule in addition to picking up your Macbook Air.

All students attending Sartell High School will receive a Macbook Air to use for educational purposes. 

Students (not parent/guardian alone) must pick up their Macbooks. 

This year, we are planning on the following days/options for device distribution:

• Wednesday, August 28: 2-7p in the SHS Auxiliary Gym (this is the best time to pick up your device!)
  • This includes Open House from 4-7p on August 28
  • If arriving between 2-4p please use Door 19 to access the Auxiliary Gym
• 9th graders who do not pick up their device August 28 will have time during Sabre Splash for pick up
• 10th-12th graders September 3 from 10a-1p
• Devices will be available the morning of September 4 but will not have enough charge for use during the day
• Please pick up your Macbook Air before the first day of school and ensure it is charged prior to your first class

Sabre Splash is a fantastic opportunity to welcome all of our new students to Sartell High School.  

Tuesday, September 3: all 9th graders and any new 10-12th grade students will participate in Sabre Splash. 

This day is primarily led by 11th and 12th grade mentors and the entire focus is on building an excellent foundation to the start of the SHS journey.  

All students 9-12th grades will have their first day of classes on Wednesday, September 4. 

School will start at 9:15a (like all Wednesdays) for all SHS students on September 4.

All medication that needs to be administered during the school day must have an updated doctor's order submitted to the Health Office each school year.  Meds must be stored in the Health Office.

Please contact your school nurse if you have any questions (contact info is at isd748.org/HealthServices).

Vaccine requirements
Students entering 12^th grade need to have documentation or a legal exemption for the booster dose of meningococcal vaccine (Most children received the initial dose of this vaccine when they entered 7^th grade).

You can find vaccination requirements here.  If your child will be exempt from this requirement, we will need legal documentation provided to the school (please use this immunization record and legal exemption form). 

Schools across the state of Minnesota are addressing student use of cell phones and electronic devices. 

At Sartell High School, students will be able to use their cell phones before and after school, during passing time and at lunch.  Students will not use their cell phones during class time without permission from the classroom teacher.  More information can be found in the SHS Student Handbook.

School pictures will be taken at SHS on Thursday, September 5.  More information regarding ordering will be sent at a later date.

All 9th grade students will be assigned a locker. 

10th-12th grade students may be assigned a locker by request. 

To request a locker for the upcoming school year 10th-12th grade students should complete this form. 

Students must use their school-issued email to access the form. In addition, each student who participates in physical education or an extracurricular activity is assigned a locker in the Locker Room. 

All students may receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each day. 

We will continue to offer a “2nd Chance” breakfast this year for students who, for whatever reason, did not take advantage of breakfast before school began.  “2nd Chance” breakfast will be free if students did not already receive breakfast that day and will be available between 1st and 2nd blocks. 

It is important to pay attention to the nutritional guidelines required to constitute a full meal (both breakfast and lunch). 

Students will be able to purchase additional items if money is available in their nutrition services account.  

We will continue to have Sabre Advisory/Sabre Time four days per week. During Sabre Advisory (Monday & Thursday) students work with their advisor for age-appropriate development activities and school information as well as opportunities to build connections with each other.

During Sabre Time (Tuesday & Friday) students will have time to receive additional support from classroom teachers, attend meetings and club activities, collaborate with peers, work on homework, build independence and generally accomplish a variety of tasks.