From the Principal
Dear Cardinal Family,
WE WILL BE FINISHING EOC TESTING THIS WEEK! The kids and teachers have been working hard and we are excited for students to SHOW WHAT THEY KNOW! Please remember, all testing will be done online & we do have chromebook testing carts. . Also, please DO NOT make doctor's appointments on the following dates:
Biology STAAR EOC - May 2nd
US History STAAR EOC - May 3rd
Algebra 1 STAAR EOC - May 4th
(Students should check posted rosters in the cafeteria so they know what room to report to.)
Please read through this edition of the Cardinal Chronicles closely, as it also has semester exam information and information for seniors. Please be sure to follow our calendars, website, and this newsletter to stay informed about end-of-year events, testing, graduation, and more!
AP testing began today, Monday, May 1st. All students enrolled in an AP course were registered for their exam(s) through their AP course(s). Reminder: All students should review the AP Terms and Conditions (linked here) before their test day. For all other matters regarding the exams, please contact Ms. Brittani Rerich.
Every single day I'm proud to come to work and I'm proud to call myself a cardinal! As always, we are committed to creating an environment where students and teachers alike can: LEARN WITH PASSION, ACT WITH COURAGE, AND CHANGE THE WORLD! #EverUpwardCardinals
Your Partner In Education,
Mich Etzel
Twitter: @ColumbusHS1894
Instagram: @columbushs1894
Facebook: @columbushscardinals
Important Dates
5/1: AP US Government Exam
5/2: CHS Academic Medic Lab 7:15 in the library (also after school)
5/2: BIOLOGY EOC
5/2: AP Psychology Exam @noon
5/2: Band Banquet @Live Oak Art Center 6pm (Etzel attending)
5/3: AP English Literature Exam (8am)
5/3: US HISTORY EOC
5/3: A-Team Meeting 2PM (admin team)
5/3: School Safety Protocol Meeting with office Staff and Admin 3:45pm in the Library
5/4: ALGEBRA I EOC
5/4: CHS Academic Medic Lab 7:15 in the library (also after school)
5/4: OAP Field Trip (see email from Ms. Walla - kids who must test aren't going on this trip_
5/4: FFA Banquet 6pm @CHS cafeteria and CISD auditorium (Rerich attending)
5/5 & 5/6: State BBQ competition for our CHS BBQ team! (good luck!)
5/5: AP US History Exam (8am)
5/5: Lady Card SB vs. Cotulla@ Kenedy, TX 7pm
5/5: Card Baseball vs. Randolph @Flatonia 7pm
5/6: Lady Card SB vs. Cotulla@ Kenedy, TX 1pm (game 3 will follow if needed)
5/6: Card Baseball vs. Randolph @Flatonia 12pm (game 3 will follow if needed)
5/6: ELECTION DAY!
5/6: SATURDAY SCHOOL 8AM - 12PM @ CHS CAFETERIA
5/8: AP Calculus Exam (8am)
5/8: CISD Board Meeting @6pm
5/9: AP English Language and Composition Exam (8am)
5/9: CHS Academic Medic Lab 7:15 in the library (also after school)
5/10: AP Biology Exam (8am)
5/10: Principal's Advisory Committee (during both lunches......in the library - invites sent to members)
5/10: All Sports Awards Ceremony 5:30pm @CHS
5/11: AP World History Exam (8am)
5/11: Red's Rewards (PBIS Rewards store during both lunches)
5/11: End of Year Band Concert in the CISD Auditorium @6pm
5/12 & 5/13: State Track Meet in Austin
5/13: SATURDAY SCHOOL 8AM - 12PM @ CHS CAFETERIA
Cardinals In Action Announcement!!!!
Information for Spring Semester Exam Exemptions
Seniors to qualify for exemptions:
● Passing the class.
● Have no outstanding fines/fees.
● No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School (for discipline), OSS, or DAEP placement.
● May Have to sit for exam if on an Attendance Improvement/Intervention Plan(AIP).
● MUST be FAFSA complete.
9th-11th to qualify for exemptions:
● 90+ semester average and no more than 7 absences in that class OR 80+ semester average and no more than 5 absences in that class. (absences coded A or U)
○ Extra-curricular, Co-curricular, College Visits, Funeral/Bereavement, and confirmed/documented COVID absences will not count for exemption purposes.
● No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School (for discipline), OSS, or DAEP placement.
● 9th may exempt 2 exams / 10th may exempt 3 exams / 11th may exempt 4 exams
Final Exemption Policy ** Students enrolled in AP courses may take the AP exam for that course during the spring semester. AP exams are rigorous and offer the student the opportunity to earn college credit. If a student chooses to take the AP exam, they may exempt their regular final exam for that course. For Juniors/Sophomores,, the AP exam does not count toward one of the four possible exempted exams for juniors and 3 possible exemptions for sophomores. **Dual credit courses cannot be exempted**
Volunteer Packet Online
CHS Academic Medic Lab
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Next Cardinal Chronicles......
- Will be published on 5/15/23...so be on the lookout!
