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Calaveras High School Winter Newsletter
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January
2012
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Table of Contents
- The Principal's Notes
- Bring Your Parent to School Day
- Wrestling News
- Rotary Students of the Month
- News from the Registrar
- Calaveras High School History
- Reminders from the Office
- CHS Career Center
- News for Seniors
- FAFSA Financial Aid Night
- Local Scholarship Program
- Community College Enrollment
- Other Scholarship
Opportunities
- Other Career Center News
- Student Body News
- Course Spotlight: ROP Police Science
- Calaveras High School Information
- CIF
Athletics Parents' Newsletter (external link)
The Principal's Notes
Welcome back as we begin the second semester of this school year. I
know the past semester was a busy one for students and staff and
families. This past semester, CHS completed its WASC accreditation
process with a visit from a committee of educators from around the
state. The visiting team had many compliments for the CHS community,
and the visit was a positive experience for all. You can read a copy
of the visiting committee's report by going to the school Web site
and clicking on the WASC link. Links and other contact information
are at the bottom of this newsletter. One major strength the team
found was the strong parent and community support the school and its
students have. One example of that is the new Parent Club. Check
elsewhere in this newsletter for more information about this group.
This coming semester will be no less busy than the last. Our winter
sports season is underway, spring sports are just around the corner,
winter ball is coming soon, and lots of other activities will be
happening. In addition, we will begin the process of selecting
classes for next year in February. Now is a great time for parents
and student to review their high school four-year plans to make sure
students are selecting courses that will help them meet their goals.
Not sure about a goal after high school? Visit the career center, or
make an appointment with your grade-level administrator to discuss
options. Having trouble with a course, or not sure you are on track
for meeting your goals? Your grade-level administrator can help you
there, too. Peer mentors, tutors, and after-school assistance from
teachers are all available to help students succeed in their
classes. Please use these resources to help your students get the
most of out high school.
Have a great third quarter!
Ric Stitt
Bring Your Parent
to School Day
Friday, January 27 is "Bring Your Parent to School Day" sponsored by
the Calaveras High School Parent Club. Parents may gather at 7:45 in
the gym for refreshment and to meet Parent Club officers. During
this early-release day parents will have an opportunity to visit
classrooms (even numbered periods) and attend a variety of
workshops, including (program may change):
College and Career Planning
Using a Parent Portal Account to Access Student Information
Helping Students to Succeed
Safe School Ambassadors and Peer Mentoring
Anti-Tobacco Programs
Talking to Teens about Drug and Alcohol Use
The WASC Experience and Questions and Answers with Administrators
Click the logo above to register for the event, or e-mail chsparentsclub@gmail.com.
Wrestling News
The Annual Gordon Hay Wrestling Invitational will be held in the
Flock Gym at CHS on Sat., January 7, 2012. There will be 14 schools
wrestling in this annual JV and Varsity tournament. Wrestling will
start at 9:00 am.
The following day on Sunday, the Jim Bennett Classic wrestling
tournament will be held in the Flock Gym as well. Wrestling will
again start at 9:00.
Rotary Students of
the Month
Rotary Students of the Month are nominated by staff. The students
are nominated based on their outstanding leadership in a club,
sport, classroom, or just overall on campus. Congratulations to the
following winners:
September: Meghan Justice
October: Austin Weatherby
November: Nayeli Larios
December: Cody Yanez
January: Livia Galli
The Registrar's Office provides several services for students
including:
- School Registration (including new students, check-outs and
reinstatement)
- Enrollment Verifications
- Final Grade Processing (Progress reports and Report Cards)
- Transcript Requests
- Address or phone number changes (please submit in writing or
fill out an emergency card)
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 7:15 a.m. -
3:45 p.m.
Tracy Briski, CHS Registrar: 209-754-1811 ex 5323
Calaveras High
School History
High school classes began at Calaveras in September, 1905. Do you
know how much things cost then? Here you go!
- Bread: $.04/loaf
- Milk: $.29/gallon
- House: $4,000
- Stamp: $.02/each
- Average Income: $862/year
- DOW Average: 96
Source: dMarie Time Capsule.com
Reminders
Please help the school by observing the following:
- The CHS campus is a tobacco-free zone. Tobacco use of any kind
on campus (including parking lots) is prohibited to all
students, staff, and visitors.
- Absences must be cleared by a note within 72 hours of return
to school.
- Students who are absent due to illness 14 days or more must
have medical verification to excuse additional absences.
- Students are not permitted to possess any type of knife or box
cutter or other blade on campus or at any school activity.
Need help researching colleges? Not sure what career you want
to pursue? The Career Center is here to help! Drop in to
make a college/career planning appointment. We are here to
help you reach your goals! Click the link above to go to the Career
Center page.
CAREER CENTER NEWS
FOR SENIORS!
FAFSA FINANCIAL AID
NIGHT:
CHS will host a financial aid night for seniors and their parents on
Tuesday, January 17th at 6:00pm in the lower gym. All seniors
who plan to attend a college or trade school after graduation need
to fill out the FAFSA in order to qualify for grants, scholarships
and student loans. This event will walk you through how to
fill out the FAFSA! Deadline to submit a FAFSA is March
2nd. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM:
All seniors should have received their Local Scholarship packets
during the week of Nov. 28 to Dec. 2. If you were absent that
week and did not receive a packet, please see Mrs. Tanner in the
Career Center ASAP! The Local Scholarship packets are due back
to Mrs. Tanner by Friday, January 20th at 4:00pm!
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ENROLLMENT:
Seniors who wish to enroll in a community college for the Fall 2012
semester can do so during special workshops that will take place in
the Career Center this spring. Dates will be announced in
February.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS:
The Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship:
The ICF is offering scholarships to Seniors who are Roman Catholic
and of Italian Descent. If you fit these qualifications, see
Mrs. Tanner in the Career Center for an application. Deadline is
March 15, 2012.
CAC Educational
Scholarship Foundation: This scholarship is open to
all CHS Seniors. Candidates must complete the one page application
and write an essay on “The Importance of Establishing and
Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College
Years”. Applications available at www.cacesf.org.
DEADLINE: January 16, 2012.
Engineering Majors:
The San Joaquin Engineers Council Scholarship Application is still
available at www.sjec-ca.org. Open to all CHS Seniors who
plan to major in some category of Engineering in college.
DEADLINE: January 14, 2012.
OTHER CAREER
CENTER NEWS:
LION’S SPEECH CONTEST:
Open to ALL CHS students! Want to win up to $21,000 for
college??? The local Lion’s clubs are hosting their annual
speech contests in February. Winners of the local contest go
on to compete for the $21,000 prize. CHS students who are
interested in participating should contact Willie Hughes at 772-0866
for the prompt. See Mrs. Tanner with any questions.
Rotary Speech Contest! CHS Students! Do you love giving
speeches??? Turn your talent into $$CASH$$ by entering the
Rotary Club of West Calaveras’ speech contest! This contest is
open to all CHS students. Cash prizes will be awarded for the
top three speeches! This year’s topic is: “Reach Within to
Embrace Humanity. Interested CHS students can pick up an application
in the Career Center. Applications are due by January 13,
2012.
Student Body News
The annual Winter Ball is Saturday, January 14th at La Contenta.
Students should listen to the morning announcements for bid info.
Course Spotlight:
ROP Police Science
Police Science is one of the ROP course offerings here at Calaveras.
Here is a snapshot of the course description. Check out the course
catalog on the school Web site for further information:
Prerequisite: 16 years of age by the end of school
year enrolled.
Credits: This course meets the following:
- 20 units of elective credits for graduation.
- Students receiving a "B" or higher and continuing at Delta
College in the Administration of Justice program receive 9 units
of credits toward their AS Degree in the following courses:
- AJ 22 Concepts of Criminal
Law 3 units
- AJ 25 Criminal
Investigations 3 units
- AJ 26 Patrol Procedures
3 units
Course instruction includes the following topics:
- Professionalism
- Community Relations
- Criminal Law
- Laws of Evidence
- Communications
- Vehicle Operations
- Weaponry and Use of Force
- Patrol Procedures
- Traffic
- Criminal Investigation
- Custody
- Physical Fitness/Self Defense
- Job Search Strategies
Calaveras High
School Information
Main Office: 209-754-1811
Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Web Site: http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us/07%20schools/chs/index.html
Infinite Campus Portal: http://campus.calaveras.k12.ca.us/portal/calaverasUnified.jsp
CHS Sport Schedules: http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us/07%20Schools/CHS/CHS_Sports/schedules/default.htm
CHS
CAREER CENTER