The Cavalier Contact
Volume 4 - Issue 27 - May 7, 2023
A Message from the Principal
I wanted to start this issue of the Cavalier Contact by saying thank you to the Teachers of CHS for all they do for our students and community. Their efforts and guidance played a role in getting the students (pictured above) in the position to make a great decision about being enrolled, employed, or enlisted after graduation!!
This issue of the Cavalier Contact contains information on recent student recognitions, senior events, SOL EXAMS, tutoring, AP Exams, Athletics, and much more!!
Thank you for helping us reach our goal for every CAV to develop Confidence in their abilities, to be Accountable for their learning and success, and to build a Vision for what they want to achieve before and after graduation. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact me at jjust@ccps.us or by calling (804)633-9886 ext 5113.
Sincerely,
Mr. Joshua Just
Principal - Caroline High School
Senior CAV of the Month
Osmin Ruiz Hernandez, son of Febe Abigail Hernandez, was recently selected as the senior Cav of the Month for Caroline High School. Emerson was selected by the teachers and administration of CHS because of his personality and determination. Osmin is bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. He serves as a CHS Ambassador for newcomers. He currently works for Amazon and as a chicken farmer. He enjoys visiting family in El Salvador each summer.
After graduation, Emerson plans on obtaining his CDL in order to put himself through medical college one day.
Decision Day & Senior Sunset
CHS Athletes Moving On
The Sunset
On to the Senior Walk
CAVS OF THE MONTH - April
Congratulations to the April "CAV of the Month" winners for grades 9–11: Hope Shannon (9th), Ty’Eir Williams (10th), and Summer Anthony (11th). The students were selected by CHS staff for excelling academically and demonstrating respect, responsibility, and honesty in their actions. Hope is a member of the field hockey and softball teams and also plays travel softball. Her favorite class at CHS is Biology. Ty’Eir is on the football team and is a member of the Principal’s Student Advisory Committee. His favorite classes are Automotive and Biology. Summer has been busy this year with her AP English and AP Biology classes. She wants to become an RN after graduation, working in labor and delivery. Congratulations to these students for their well-deserved honor.
Essential SOL Exam Info
It's that time of year, students have been preparing through course work, projects, activities, and remediation for their End of Course SOL Exams. EOC SOL Testing will be May 8th through 12th, 2023, beginning at 7:45 am daily, classes will test as follows.
- May 8th- 11th Grade End of Course Reading
- May 9th- 9th Grade World History I
- May 10th- Earth Science, Chemistry, World History II, Virginia/ US History, Geometry, and Algebra II students.
- May 11th- 10th Grade Biology Students
- May 12th- 9th Grade Algebra I students.
- May 15th- Make-up exams and exams for any student who may have two exams on 5-10-23
This schedule is also for Virtual students.
Important reminders for students:
- Bring a Fully Charged Chromebook every day for testing.
- Bring a pencil or pen for working out problems on the test.
- Students will not be allowed to have their phones, smart watches, or headphones on their person during testing, all student phones must be turned in or put away in their backpacks during testing.
Chromebooks & Testing!!
Thank You Mrs. Booth!!
Senior Walk 2023
Lewis & Clark ES Class of '23
Bowling Green ES Class of '23
Madison ES Class of '23
The GROWS Program for VSU
Gaining Real Opportunities with Students (G.R.O.W.S.) is a program for rising 12th graders and incoming VSU freshmen that focuses on college readiness, leadership, and transferable skills that can be used not only in college but throughout life.
Participants will experience a number of sessions via an interactive classroom setting or field trips that include, but are not limited to, selecting/applying to college, choosing a major, educational and social justice and a host of transferable skills like professionalism, leadership, etiquette, and much more. They will also experience a glimpse of college life experience through a weeklong overnight stay with all the amenities provided to college students. At the conclusion of the program, participants will demonstrate all of the knowledge and skills obtained from the program through a project presentation at our closing program.
The program will be held July 10-16, 2023, at Virginia State University, and the fee is $175. To register, please click here. For questions, please contact Dr. Michael Rainey, Site Coordinator, at mrainey@vsucenters.org or 804-898-9533.
CHS Students Build with Habitat for Humanity
JROTC Banquet
AP Testing Updates
AP Students and Parents,
Here are a few reminders for the upcoming AP Exams:
- Students must be at the exam 30 minutes prior to the start time, for exams that start at 8:00 am students will need to be at the classroom at 7:30 am.
What to Bring to your exam:
- 2 #2 Pencils, not Mechanical (Mechanical pencils are not accepted by the College Board)
- 1 black or blue pen
- Approved Calculator for AP Biology and AP Calculus AB For calculator information please check here: AP Approved Calculators
- For those taking the digital AP English Language, AP English Literature, and AP European History all students need a fully charged Chromebook and a charging cord.
Student Course Request Process for 2023-2024
CHS Cavs are starting to plan for the 2023-2024 school year! During the first week back from break, students engaged in lessons and activities geared towards academic and career planning. Students will meet individually with their counselors during the 2nd semester to select their course requests for next year.
Current course offerings can be viewed on our Program of Studies website at https://ccpsprogramofstudies.weebly.com/. Other helpful information is also available including graduation requirements.
Students may change their course requests once selected by contacting their School Counselor. Course request changes will be accepted until May 26, 2023.
Students can explore future career options through MajorClarity. This is the CCPS academic and career planning platform. Students can access MajorClarity through their Clever login. CHS also has a Career Counselor - Lorrie Hummer (lhummer@ccps.us) and College Adviser - Kaleigh Shortridge (kshortridge@ccps.us) to guide students as they create their plans for after high school.
Dress Coder Reminder
- Students must review and follow the dress code published in the Code of Conduct
- Some highlights are that students should not wear Pajamas to school (PJ pants and flannel plants with pockets are not allowed).
- Clothing such as shorts or skirts that are above the mid-thigh, pants with holes above the mid thigh area, hoods, hats, or other head coverings are also not permitted.
Class of 2023 who are Enlisted, Enrolled, or Employed
Jack Frank for his acceptances into VMI, Virginia Tech and West Virginia University.
Adam Swanton for his acceptance into University of Alabama, VCU, Appalachian State, RMC, Marymount University, Shenandoah University, Roanoke College, George Mason, and Bridgewater College.
Joshua Alvarez on enlisting in the Army
Thomas Dillon to his acceptances into Virginia Wesleyan University, Randolph Macon, and Roanoke College
To Patricia Byers for her acceptances into ODU, Longwood, and Radford University
Ariel Matthews for her acceptance into Germanna Community College, Radford University, University of Mary Washington, Old Dominion Univ., & Randolph Macon College
Trish Maples for her acceptance into The University of Lynchburg and receiving a merit scholarship there.
Hannah Clark for her acceptance into VMI
Minority Law & Research Institute
If you are interested in learning more about careers in law, research and the legal profession and are a rising 9th - 12th graders, then this is the program for you.
Here is some basic information:
* June 19 - 23 - can participate virtually or in person
*You will be given opportunities to participate in legal research, visits to courtrooms, mock trials, and classroom discussions.
* You will be able to increase your knowledge in Political Science, research, public speaking, and your performance on standardized tests; prepare for careers in law and the legal profession; and increase student motivation and career awareness.
* FREE of charge
* You will receive a $300 stipend at the end of the program.
How to apply:
* Must have at least a 2.7 GPA
* Complete the application linked here (read eligibility requirements on page 5) - program does require a letter of recommendation, 2 short essays, and a copy of your transcript
* Mail application packet to Dr. Haden by May 30
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Haden at 240-463-0769 or email at auntbertas@aol.com.
Attendance
CCPS values your child’s attendance at school. The state of Virginia defines chronic absenteeism, and it is reinforced in our Code of Conduct. Students absent from school, excused or unexcused, for 10 percent or more school days are considered chronically absent. We need your help! Please monitor your child’s attendance and help them obtain a high quality education amongst their peers in school. Last year, our school’s absenteeism rate was 30%. As we aim to meet the state accreditation standards we will need to decrease the number of absences significantly. Thank you for your partnership in your child’s education.
The CHS Operations Manual for Students & Families
CELL PHONE POLICY REMINDER
Policy - Students are permitted to use their cellphones to listen to music through earbuds or headphones in the cafeteria, hallways, and library before school starts and during class period transitions. Cell Phones are to be turned off and placed in the cell phone pocket holder when the student enters the room and must remain in the pocket until the end of class.
If parents need to communicate with a student they can do so between classes, during lunch, or before and after school. In the case of an emergency parents should contact the front office.
Sports Update
Spring Sports Continues at CHS
Important Dates for the 2022-2023 SY
- 5/10/2023 - Senior Awards - 6 pm - Blanton Gym CHS
- 5/21/2023 - Baccalaureate - 4 pm - CHS Auditorium
- 5/23/2023 - Graduation - 7 pm - University of Mary Washington
- 5/25/2023 - End of 4th Quarter - Last Day of School
More to be added soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cavalier Nation Information Sources
- Caroline County Public Schools Website: https://ccps.us/caroline-high-school
- CHS Student Code of Conduct: http://ccps.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Code-of-Student-Conduct-2022-23.pdf
- Parent Teacher Resource Center: https://ccps.us/special-education
- PowerSchool Portal: https://caroline.powerschool.com/public/
- Athletics & Activities Calendar: https://www.battlefielddistrictva.org
Forms for CHS
- Caroline High School Parking Permit Form: State Parking Form for High Schools
Email: jjust@ccps.us
Website: https://ccps.us/caroline-high-school
Location: Caroline High School, Rogers Clark Boulevard, Milford, VA, USA
Phone: (804)633-9886
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAROLINE-HIGH-SCHOOL-130749860579/
Twitter: @CAVSofCHS