HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Emma Betz Speaks at SHASDA Student Forum
Each year the South Hills Area School District Association ( SHASDA ) holds a student forum where selected students are asked a number of questions related to schools to share with South Hills Area superintendents , board members and principals . The forum is designed to engage students from the area on a number of topics related to school improvement . SHASDA has long held the belief that the students , who are immersed in the schools and the state mandates , are the best source of firsthand knowledge on how to make improvements to schools and to gain valuable insight .
This year there were twenty-four school districts represented by students , superintendents , board members and principals . The forum took place at Upper St . Clair High School and the evening was moderated by Brentwood Borough School District Superintendent , Dr . Amy Burch . The groups were split into teams of two students and a mixture of representatives from the participating school districts . The topic of this year ’ s program was “ College and Career ”. The students were engaged in a variety of questions asking their input on the preparation for college as well as their preparation for future careers . The questions also engaged the students on their thoughts of 21 Century Learning and STEM .
Emma Betz was the student representative for Brentwood High School . She is a senior and the senior class president . Emma is also a member of the volleyball team , member of the basketball team , member of the track team , member of Student Council , member of Pep and Garden Clubs and other school activities and leadership roles . Emma will be attending Duquesne University in the fall . She will be majoring in English and has aspirations to attend Law School .
Dr . Burch , Superintendent of Schools , Mrs . Werner , School Board Secretary , Mr . Topolosky , School Board Member and Mr . Olexa , High School Principal were also with Sydney representing the school district .
Matthew Rohe and Brett Zakowski Honored at SHASDA Conference
rentwood Borough
SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Matt Rohe
Brett Zakowski
Each year the South Hills Area School District Association ( SHASDA ) holds an annual conference where students are honored with the SHASDA Extra Effort Award . SHASDA has long recognized that there are students who come through our schools who face obstacles and challenges that not every student faces as they make their way through high school . Often these students are not recognized by the conventional honors , so SHASDA established this annual award to give credit to students who have worked hard to be successful in their respective schools . The philosophy for the award has remained the same . This award recognizes students who have demonstrated significant improvement in student performance and / or have overcome obstacles in attaining their present status . The criteria may include improvement in grades , achievement test scores , attendance and outstanding improvements in academics as well as the practical and fine arts . This year Brentwood High School was pleased to honor Matthew Rohe and Brett Zakowski . We wish Matthew and Brett the best of luck as they move on from Brentwood High School .
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