Sentinel will host an 8th Grade Academic & Activities Showcase in the Spring. There will be information about academics in the Cafeteria and information on activities, clubs, and athletics will be in the Main Gym.

What is Advanced Placement (AP)? 

Sentinel offers a wide variety of AP courses. Starting in 9th grade, you can take AP courses. You can view those options on our website - Sentinel AP Offerings

High school counselors work with eighth grade counselors to support students in the course request process in February.

School counselors will work with eighth grade students during the school day to select their courses. The presentation below explains graduation requirements, 9th grade courses and how to complete the course request worksheet.

The presentation below explains specific Sentinel courses

Students will complete the Freshman Course Registration Sheet and then enter their course requests into the Infinite Campus portal with the help of their middle school counselor and high school representatives.

If you have questions about the enrollment or transfer request process, please contact Amy Shattuck, Assistant Superintendent, at 728-2400 ext. 1023. 

What Athletics, Activities and Clubs does Sentinel offer?

• We encourage all students to get involved at Sentinel! We offer many clubs, activities, and sports. A list of our clubs and activities can be found under the 'Helpful Websites' section on this page.
• There is a mandatory fall parent meeting each year for athletics. Information can be found on the Sentinel website, under “Athletics”. There you will find important dates and procedures for student activities. All student-athletes MUST have a current physical loaded into DragonFly, participation forms completed, participation/activity/white fees paid and will be expected to maintain academic eligibility 

How do I find bus information?

• If you need information on bus pickup/time, please use Infofinder to locate your Bus Schedule. Also, please note that Thursday is a late start and buses will pick up 40 minutes later. Both pick up times are indicated on Infofinder.

What school supplies are recommended?

• For the first day of school, your child should have basic supplies. These include a backpack, a writing utensil and notebook. Teachers will articulate course-specific needs on the first day of school. Please note there are a few classes that do require a lab fee.

Does Sentinel have lockers?

• Yes. If your child wishes to have a locker, they can request one at the Main Office, at any time.

How much does lunch cost?

• The cost of meals is $2.25 for breakfast and $3.25 for lunch. All meals will be served out of the kitchen (located near the Student Commons/Main Office). We encourage all families to fill out the Free & Reduced form. Those forms determine funding which helps pay for many resources. Please complete this form through the OPI website, Free & Reduced Form. Hard copy packets will be available in the main office if needed.

Can 9th graders have a study hall in their schedule?

• Yes, 9th graders can request to have a study hall in their schedule for additional time to complete work and to help with the transition to high school.