High School Planning

Important High School Dates

2022-2023 School Year
Hello Sherman 8th Grade Parents!  
  It has been truly a pleasure to get to know and work with your children this school year. 
I look forward to continuing to prepare them for their high school transition.  

take a minute to
 fill out this form to indicate your child's first choice for high school
next year, by Friday February 17th.  

In the coming weeks, information will be rolling out regarding registration for courses
and your child will begin the high school planning process. 
Please be in touch with any questions - [email protected]
 

Event

Date

Notes

Shepaug Agriscience 8th Grade Presentation

(Host: Sherman School)

October 17

2:15 Sherman Cafeteria 

All 8th grade students attended the presentation.

Agriscience Open House

(Host: Shepaug)

November 17

6:00-9:00 at Shepaug High School 


This event is designed for 8th graders who attend Shepaug or live in Sherman, as well as those looking to apply to the Agriscience Academy or attend Shepaug as tuition-in students. Students and their families will get a student-led tour of Shepaug, visiting the classrooms of department heads and hearing about our high school programs.

Informational Session Non-Ag Student Applicants 

(Host: Shepaug) 

November 21

Student trip to Shepaug High School 

High School Planning 

8th Grade Parent Night 

(Host: Sherman School)

November 29

7:00 - 8:00 PM 

Information session in The Sherman School library for parents of 8th graders to discuss high school planning. 

Agriscience Application Due Date

January 6

The application window is open.  There is no preference given in order that applications are received, all students will be interviewed.  

Application 

Please get the completed application to Mrs. Paredes by Tuesday, January 3rd to ensure on time submission.

Agriscience Acceptance Letters

February

Sherman students will receive a letter confirming their application status.  

Shepaug  High School Registration Opens

March 1
(Deadline March 15)

Complete and submit all electron documents requested by Shepaug

Shadow Day

(Host: Shepaug)

May 

Students who are registered to attend Shepag for the 2023-2024 school year can attend. 

Henry Abbott Technical High School  

HATS 8th Grade Presentation

(Host: Sherman)

October 14

2:15 Sherman Cafeteria 

All 8th grade students attended the presentation.

Henry Abbott Tech Open House

(Host: HATS)

October 20

5:45- 7:45 PM 

8th grade students invited to attend an open house at Henry Abbott Technical High School. 

High School Planning 

8th Grade Parent Night 

(Host: Sherman School)

November 29

7:00 - 8:00 PM 

Information session in The Sherman School library for parents of 8th graders to discuss high school planning. 

Application Deadline

December 15

Online Application due to HATS. 

New Milford High School 

Informational Session

(Host: New Milford) 

November 10

Student trip to New Milford High School

High School Planning 

8th Grade Parent Night 

(Host: Sherman School)

November 29

7:00 - 8:00 PM 

Information session in The Sherman School library for parents of 8th graders to discuss high school planning. 

Freshman Night

8th Grade Parent Night 

(Host: New Milford)

 

February 1

6:00-7:00 PM

Information session for parents and students at New Milford High School to learn about courses, meeting teachers and students.

New Fairfield High School 

Informational Session

(Host: New Fairfield)

November 17

Student trip to New Fairfield High School

High School Planning 

8th Grade Parent Night 

(Host: Sherman School)

November 29

7:00 - 8:00 PM 

Information session in The Sherman School library for parents of 8th graders to discuss high school planning.

8th Grade Elective Tours

(Host: New Fairfield High School)

 
January 10 12:00 PM 
Sherman students are invited to attend the tours hosted for New Fairfield Middle School students. Even though there will be a new building in the fall, students will have the opportunities to meet teachers and see the courses in action to help them decide on their course selection. Parents will be responsible for transportation.
Please click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/Mw1abyPEmXPdfkY67

 

Program of Studies Night

(Host: New Fairfield High School)

January 18  Join NFHS Administration and staff as we present the 2023-2024 Program of Studies. Learn about our academic departments, graduation requirements, bell schedule and other helpful information to acclimate current 8th grade students to the Rebel community.
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