CHS CAMPUS BUZZ
Parent/Student Edition ~ Issue 13 ~ Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2022
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Students will return on Thursday for a GOLD day in our schedule.
MONDAY DRESS UP DAY
CHS APPLY TO COLLEGE DAY- NOV. 17TH
Mrs. Arnold will communicate additional details to the Class of 2023 beginning this week via their school email. Calhoun High School will host our annual Apply to College Day on November 17th.
AP TEST REGISTRATION- DUE NOV. 1ST
AP TEST REGISTRATION IS DUE TUESDAY! Payment can be made three ways: card, cash, or check. You can use this link to pay electronically, but please note that regular exams are $100 and free and reduced exams are $56 when paying with a card. You can pay with cash or check for $97 for regular exams and $53 for free and reduced exams. If students are unsure of how much they owe based on the instructions in the form, they should ask their AP teacher or Mrs. Green before making a payment. It is easier for us to answer your question than to issue a refund 🙂
Click here to access the form to sign up for AP Exams. This form and payment must be submitted by Tuesday, November 1. As always, students can reach out to Mrs. Green if they have any questions. Also, if you have not signed up for the AP Remind, text @chsap222 to 81010.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Families can contact our school's Family Engagement Coordinator (FEC) Marie Funes, for any needs during the year- funesm@calhounschools.org / 706-602-6809
CKH NOVEMBER WORD OF THE MONTH ~ TEAMWORK
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CHS...
Monday, October 31st
CHS School Leadership @ 7:45PM in PLC
Tuesday, November 1st
CCS Parent Workshop 9AM @ CMS
eSports- League of Legends
Wednesday, November 2nd
Professional Learning Day- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Thursday, November 3rd
Severe Weather Drill
College Access Night in Espanol- 6:30PM in Media Center
eSports- Rocket League
Friday, November 4th
No events
Saturday, November 5th
HS Competition Cheerleading @ State Sectionals @ McIntosh High School
HS Cross Country State Championship @ Carrollton High School
Sunday, November 6th
No events
CELL PHONE USE
As a reminder, cell phones should only be used during the following times while at school:
Morning holding areas
Lunch
Afternoon holding areas
Phones should not be out in class or during transitions.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
ANONYMOUS ALERT
CHS STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students and families can reference the CHS Student Handbook for questions related to school procedures and expectations. This document is also posted on the school's website for reference.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
SAT/ACT INFORMATION
SAT and ACT test dates for 2022-2023
- SAT vs. ACT and the differences between both; the link above also provides you with a comparison.
- SAT and ACT virtual practice tests - register for free by clicking the link
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
When a student is absent- Parents should to send excuses to- chsattendance@calhounschools.org
Food/item drop off procedures- Any items being dropped off to a student should be done through the attendance office.
Visitors- All visitors at CHS should enter through the CHS attendance office to check in and get a pass. No visitors should be on campus without going through main office.
TECHNOLOGY REMINDERS
Pricing for items is below~
- Lost Chromebook- $215
- Damaged Charging Port- $140
- Damaged Screen- $40
- Keyboard- $60
- Lost Charger- $25
- Damaged/Lost Case- $15
- Missing keys- $8 each
COVID PROTOCOLS
COVID Close Contact: No quarantining necessary, recommended mask for 5 days.
COVID Testing of Student: If symptomatic, student should remain home until test results received. Children should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please submit doctor’s notes/excuses to: chsattendance@calhounschools.org
DRIVERS PERMIT/LICENSE
STUDENT PARKING
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFERINGS
CAC Survival Infant & Toddler Swim Lessons
Ages: 6 months - 6 years
Course Days: Monday - Thursday
Time Slots: Flexible
Length of Each Class: 10 minutes
Total Number of Lessons: 16
Cost: $175 + Annual Registration Fee ($25)
Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/survival-swim-lessons/
CAC Private/ Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Private: 4 lessons $90 (30 minutes each)
Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers): 4 lessons $60 (30 minutes each)
Cost + Annual Registration Fee ($25)
Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/semi-private-swim-lessons/
Pool Rentals
What better way to celebrate a birthday during the fall & winter months than having a swimming party?
Weather is never a problem, and the pool is heated. Call today to reserve your date!
Private: $350 (1-25 participants) $450 (26-50 participants)
Semi-Private: $250 (1-25 participants) $350 (26-50 participants)
Nitros Competitive Swim Team
Northwest Georgia Aquatics (NWGA) is a year-round USA Swimming and US Masters Swimming team offering professional instruction for all levels, ages, and abilities. From our lesson program to our competitive teams, the goal is to provide every member an opportunity to properly develop, improve swimming skills, and achieve personal success.
Visit https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=ganga for more information or email toddc@calhounschools.org.
For more information call 706-629-6788 or visit- https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/
CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL
Email: parkerc@calhounschools.org
Website: www.calhounschools.org
Location: 355 South River Street, Calhoun, GA 30701, USA
Phone: 706-629-9213
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calhoun.schools
Twitter: @CalhounSchools