Hello Parents & Guardians,
It is good to have teachers and students here finally. CHS is a very quiet place during the summer hours! While it is nice to have the summer break to review, plan and prepare for the year ahead, it is good to have people back in the building. The administrative team, support staff, and faculty have really worked hard to prepare for these first days, so it is good to get started. With our NEASC report coming within the next few weeks, that will provide one opportunity for moving CHS forward and to provide great student learning experiences.
And speaking of students, many of our students have been actively involved in athletics and band activities for several weeks now (about 65% of our students participate in athletics alone, not to mention the other opportunities), and Student Council did a terrific job running Freshman Welcome Day last Thursday. We also have a new club starting this year, called WATS (We’re All The Same) with teachers Mrs. DesLauriers and Mrs. Brady volunteering as advisors. It is a club focusing on acceptance of all, being a good role model, and contributing positively to our community.
Finally, I am looking forward to seeing parents and guardians here at student events, so please check the upcoming events schedule in this weekly email or explore the CHS website.
Have a great week everyone!
Bill Lonergan, Principal
Mon, Sept 10th is the last day to make schedule changes.
COLLEGE REPS VISTING GUIDANCE:
Seniors: Please sign-up on your NAVIANCE homepage or stop in the School Counseling office for a pass. Juniors are welcome to attend if in a study hall only.
• Emerson College will be visiting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 8:30
• University of Rochester will be visiting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 9:30
• Roger Williams University will be visiting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 10:30
• Saint Michael's College will be visiting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 11:30 am
FINANCIAL AID & SENIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT:
Thursday, September 27thth at 6:30pm in the auditorium.
The Finanical Aid presentation will run from 6:30p-7:30p and then Senior College Information will be facilitated by CHS’Jeff Parsons and Jodi Callinan from 7:30a-8:30a.
This presentation is designed to educate the student and family about the college admission process and timeline. Juniors and their families are also welcome to attend.
CHS Open House:
Open House is scheduled for September 20th from 6 - 8 PM this year.
Please mark your calendar and come in to meet teachers. The format for the Open House provides an opportunity for all parents to meet all of their child’s teachers. Starting at 6:00 PM, parents will find their child’s Advisor’s name and Advisory location posted in the CHS lobby, and then proceed into the auditorium.
PSAT’s
All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be taking the PSAT exam on Wed, October 10th from 7:35a-noon. Seniors will have the opportunity to job shadow or attend a college tour. More information will be sent out about this day in a few weeks.
Career Fair:
We will be hosting a career fair for all students on Wed, October 3rd. Your student will have the opportunity to sign up (in advisory) for specific speakers in the next few weeks.
Honors Option Paperwork due September 18th
Students may choose to complete an honors option in any class that is NOT offered at an honors level. This contract MUST be turned into your child’s teacher by September 18th . A minimum grade of B must be earned to receive the credit.
JUNIORS & SENIORS -- Upcoming College Fairs (see the college’s website for details)
Institution Date Start Time End Time
University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth Sun, Sept 9, 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
St. Michael's College Wed, Sept 12 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
St. Michael's College Thurs, Sept 13, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Western New England University Sun, Sept 16, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FUTURE NOTABLE EVENTS:
Sept 19: No School, Teacher Workshop (ALICE training)
Sept 20: Open House, 6 pm
Sept 27: Picture Day for grades 9-11
Sept 27 @ 6:30p Financial Aid & Senior College Info Night
We hope you have a great week!