COUNSELING CORNER
Forecasting
March is the time for forecasting. All counselors will be out helping students in grades 9-11 this month for 2 days each. Again, we will be going over transcripts and 4 year plans and then we will have them fill out a forecasting form for parents to see at home. The next day we will be directing students to input their courses into Xello. Schedules will not be built until August but this is the kick off event to see what students need and want. The dates we're forecasting are below.
- March 14th & 15th - Gr 11
- March 16th & 17th - Gr 9
- March 21st & 22nd - Gr 10
Additionally, we will have a parent forecasting night for questions.
- March 28th, 6pm via Zoom (link will be provided closer to the event)
Counselors:
Tuileisu "Tee" Anderson - Gr 9
Kirin Casteel - Gr 10 (long term sub, through June, is Reid Watterau)
Jennifer Waller - Gr 11
Rachael Howington - Gr 12
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CR Sports Crew at the State Basketball Championship
IB Forecasting/Planning Information Night
Date: March 21, 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the CRHS Gallery.
IB Exam Registration Update
Any junior or senior that registered for an IB exam in May 2023, may not drop or change their IB subjects at the semester without incurring a fee of $119 per IB course. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Julie Nygaard, julie.nygaard@vansd.org.
School Day SAT for 11th Grade - March 22, 2023
Columbia River will again host the School Day SAT, an optional college entrance assessment, for interested 11th grade students. The SAT is offered FREE of charge, and will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 during the regular school day. 11th grade students who wish to participate will need to sign up.
Please use this School Day SAT Sign Up form to register. The deadline to register is Friday, February 24, 2023.
Many students who take the SAT spend some time practicing before the exam. Free practice is available from Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org/sat)
Info for test prep
Students can access free ACT, SAT and other test prep resources through our partnership with the Fort Vancouver Regional Library. To get to their materials, students can go to the Learning Express Library: https://www.fvrl.org/resources/learning-exam-preparation
Every student has a free digital login. The username is: 98661000 + their student ID number. Their password is their birthday year, ie 2005.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOST A STUDENT FROM SPAIN OR FRANCE THIS SUMMER?
Are you interested in hosting an exchange student from Spain or France this summer?
Mrs. Ramey from Columbia River High School is working with Aventuro (Spain) and Mobiliteen (France) to find host families for several students that would like to come and stay with an American family this summer.
This is a great opportunity to make a life-long friend and have an amazing cultural experience. Your family would provide room/board and the students would bring their own spending money.
Students usually want to stay 3-4 weeks.
Please email Ms. Ramey if interested at kelly.ramey@vansd.org.
Knowledge Bowl
The CRHS Varsity Knowledge Bowl Team clinched 2nd place in the 2A regional finals last week and are on their way to the state championships today in Wenatchee!
Endo What?
Endometriosis (Endo) affects 1 in 10 people born female; up to 200 million worldwide. What is
it? Endometriosis is tissue similar to the lining of the uterus found elsewhere in the body. Why is
it important? It can cause painful periods, nausea, vomiting migraines, constipation, diarrhea,
and much more. Students and adults miss time from school, work, sports and other
extracurricular activities.
The documentary Endo What? directed by Shannon Cohn examines and gives insight into the
many facets of endo, its treatments and management skills for this debilitating and
misunderstood disease.
Join us for this 55 minute viewing of the documentary Endo What? to
learn more about this disease and how it affects people worldwide. Details below:
- Where? Media Center
- When? 2:15-3:30 on Thursday March 30th
- Sign up forms and more information coming soon
STUDENT CLUBS
Students have plenty of clubs to choose from this year. River has 41 club offerings, representing many interests. Last year River had 29. Click here to view our club offerings. Go Rapids!
Columbia River High School Care Closet
The care closet provides food, clothes, shoes, school supplies and toiletries to Columbia River students who are in need. It can be a one-time need, or an ongoing need.
The Care Closet is low on supplies and is accepting donations. Please click on the link below for a wish list.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YGHT11P9XGQ2?ref_=wl_share
Check grades, attendance and schedule in Skyward
Is your student not logged in to Skyward? They can reset their password using their school Gmail account here.
Class of 2023 - Senior Calendar
The Senior Calendar is updated regularly as we add dates, times and places to important events for seniors. To view the senior calendar, please click here.
CLASS OF 2023 YEARBOOK SENIOR ADS
Senior ads: go to www.yearbookordercenter, and then enter in either the school’s name or your yearbook job code (6590). Due 3/20/2023
VPS IS HIRING!
Are you, or do you know someone who would be a great addition to our Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) team? Did you know that VPS hosts monthly Substitute and Classified Candidate Day interviews for qualified applicants?
Vancouver Public Schools is now hiring for full-time, part-time, substitute, and seasonal employees in the following areas:
Paraeducators
Cafeteria Assistants
Bus drivers
Custodial Assistants
Coaches
Further information can be found HERE!
Upcoming Field Trips
If you are interested in any of these field trips, please stop by the Pathways Center for a permission slip.
Friday, April 21 - NW College of Construction Program Tour - permission slips due by 4/14/23
Tuesday, May 2 - Clark College Campus Tour - permission slips due by 4/25/23
