DESE Mandated Education
Prevention of Sexual Abuse: Section 170.045, RSMo
2023-24: Smithton has partnered with Child Safe of Central Missouri located in Sedalia, Missouri to deliver presentations covering these standards.
Scheduled for October 30, 2023 and November 3, 2023.
Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention: Section 170.048, RSMo
2023-24: Smithton has partnered with Burrell located in Sedalia, Missouri to deliver presentations covering these standards.
Scheduled for December 6th, 2023
If you wish for your student to NOT participate in these, please sign and return an Opt Out Form for Mandated Education
View the 2024 Youth Mental Health Report to see the prevalence of mental health illnesses among our youth.
1 in 6 children (ages 6 -17) experience a mental health disorder each year - only 20% receive care.
50% of lifetime mental illnesses begin by the age of 14
Parents/Guardians/Supervisors of kids can help by knowing warning signs and intervening as early as possible.
Student Schedule Information
Schedules will be available on Lumen in August before School starts.
Schedule changes are not accepted via email over the summer.
Students can switch their courses with Teacher and Parent permission on the Pink Sheet.
Pink Sheets for schedule changes will be located in the High School Office.
Semester 1 changes: must be submitted no later than 3 days after school starts - Pink sheets released at Open House
Semester 2 changes: must be submitted no later than the last day before Winter Break - Pink sheets released Monday of finals week.
Keep in mind, Pink Sheets are schedule change requests and do not guarantee a schedule change. Please, remain in your assigned course until you are given a new schedule.'
Earn $$$ for your A's by submitting your report card to CMEC each quarter! See the CMEC Flyer for details.
State & County Resources
Family and Student Resources
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Motivation: Explore why your child's motivation levels may be low during this time of COVID-19 and beyond, and learn about ways to help them increase their motivation.
Power of Parents: This program empowers parents of middle and high school students to have ongoing, intentional conversations about the dangers and consequences of underage drinking.
Talking to Your Kids About Difficult Subjects: Learn how to guide your children through difficult situations and address tough topics such as death, divorce, racism, natural disasters, etc.
Back to School Success: Setting the Stage for a Great School Year: Topics include back to school anxiety, maintaining student motivation regardless of the learning platform and how to help children succeed in school.
Keeping the Peace in Your Home: Join us for an online class about keeping the peace in your home - especially challenging while we spend more time at home.
Family Teamwork: Learn strategies and techniques to get your child to help with chores.
Creative Ways to Respond to "I'm Bored!": Stress-reducing ways parents can respond when their kids say "I'm bored!"
Flattening the Stress Curve: Join Love and Logic Facilitator Kerri Gray as she discusses how parents can lower stress in themselves and their families.
Helping Your Family Adapt to Change: How change impacts you and your family, especially during times of crisis. Learn specific strategies and techniques for responding and adjusting to change.
Introduction to Mindfulness: Learn a few practices that can help you live a more meaningful life! Applications for both adults and youth will be shared.
Mike Smith video: Rooted in Love