Salem-Keizer eight graders gather around South Salem High School assistant principal David Wood while he speaks aloud. Photo taken by Isabel Savin ’27
Revving up for Next Year Academics
As the second semester of the school year starts, South Salem High School begins to prepare for next year’s freshman class. Eighth graders from Leslie, Judson and Houck Middle Schools visited South’s Career Technical Education (CTE) elective courses.
On Thursday, February 15, Leslie Middle School visited during second period, followed by Houck and Judson the next day during sixth period. There were showcases for the Culinary, News Production, language courses, Manufacturing, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Theater, music programs and Business.
The students began in the lower commons, where they listened to a speech from David Wood, South’s assistant principal.
Over the next four years, what do you want to learn about? What do you want to explore?
Vice-Principal David Wood’s said.
Teachers and students alike thought positively of the showcase. Carlos Guevara-Cruz from Houck Middle School expressed his opinion on his experience.
“It’s been great seeing the different programs you guys have here and how welcoming the school is to freshmen,” Guevara-Cruz said.
How Do Students Feel Regarding High School?
Students were nervous yet excited to be at South and visit the classes they were interested in. They were eager to see what could be their futures at South.
“I’m excited for high school. More opportunities and more people to meet,” Leslie student, Grace Snow, ‘28, said.
Students expressed interest in the new school year and classes they are contemplating taking.
“Most definitely want to sign up for Manufacturing and Graphic Design.” Houck student, River Westlund, ‘28, said.
Eighth graders learned a lot from the experience and will be ready for high school next year. Overall, the showcase went well and the middle school teachers took notice.
I think that it has gone quite well. It’s great seeing eighth graders be on campus at South, getting an idea of what their future looks like,
Trevor Robinson, Leslie English teacher, said.
