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Carroll High School News
February 2023
February Fun....
Well, according to a groundhog, we have six more weeks of winter. I am hoping for all of us he is wrong! I hope everyone was able to work through our eLearning days last week but also get some time to play in the snow.
As we progress through second semester, counselors will be meeting with students to go through their course selection sheets. We welcome our incoming 9th graders, the Class of 2027, as they will be meeting with counselors over the next week to review schedules. If you have not done so, please take a few minutes to review your students course selection sheet with them.
I want to wish all the winter sports the best of luck as many are entering sectionals, regionals and state. They have worked extremely hard and we wish them continued success.
Thank you for continuing to support our students, teachers and staff.
Cleve Million
Principal
Important Dates
SAT School Day (Juniors only) - March 1
Spring Break - March 31-April 7
AP Testing - May 1 - May 12
9th Grade Honors Awards - May 15
10th Grade Honors Awards - May 16
11th Grade Honors Awards - May 17
12th Grade Honors Awards - May 17 (evening)
Final Exams - May 23 - May 26
Last Day of School (subject to change) - May 26
Commencement - June 4
Summer School - June 5 - June 29
Tutoring
National Honor Society
Membership is open to those students who meet the required standards in four areas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of their sophomore or junior year will receive a mailed invitation in June. Students who receive an invitation and are interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society must:
- Complete the candidate form by September 1
- Earn 30 hours of volunteer service by February 1
- Participate in NHS meetings, fundraisers, and NHS events throughout the school year
The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will take place the second Wednesday in March.
The 30 volunteer hours must be documented, uncompensated, and benefit a community entity/individual in need. Assisting family members are not eligible.
To maintain eligibility for National Honor Society, a student must meet the following requirements:
1. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher
2. Have less than two negative reports in feedback from teachers and administrators regarding character and leadership
3. Participate in NHS meetings, inductions, and fundraisers
Please visit the National Honor Society website for volunteer hour opportunities and volunteer hours documentation form.
Fort Wayne College Fair
There will be a Fort Wayne College Fair hosted by PFW on March 16th from 6:00-7:30. All CHS students and their parents are welcome to attend to meet with representatives from a variety of colleges and universities. Registration is required and will open soon. More information to come!
Summer School 2023
Clinic Info
Clinic Info
Parents/Guardians of incoming seniors for 2023/2024:
Now is a good time to schedule appointments for required immunizations.
The meningitis booster vaccine is required for grade 12.
Documentation of meningococcal booster is required the first day of school.
The meningitis vaccine is a booster of the meningitis shot they received for 6th grade known as Menactra, Menveo, or MCV4.
There is a Meningitis B that is optional, but not required by state of IN, known as Trumenba or Bexsero.
Where to go for Immunizations:
Immunizations are usually covered by insurance at your physician’s office. If you do not have insurance, or immunizations are not covered by insurance, please call 424-7468 or go to supershot.org They are currently charging only 15.00 dollars per immunization. No one is turned away due to inability to pay.
***Most pharmacies carry the meningitis booster and they can check your insurance coverage before administration. Take this letter to show them which Meningitis immunization is required.
If you need a copy of your student’s shot record let me know and I can send you one. Take a shot record with you to Super Shot.
Thank you for your help in getting this done for the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Nurse Kline
CHS fax: 637-8356 Attn: Nurse
Counselor's Corner
Guidance Staff (637-6913)
Guidance Dept. Chair - Sally Lehman X3020
Mrs. Kristin Bowland - Grade 9 (A-K) X3906
Mr. Jeremy Heidenreich - Grade 9 (L-Z) X3909
Mrs. Lauren Kimes - Grade 10 (A-K) X3021
Mrs. Megan Wingard - Grade 10 (L-Z) X3024
Mrs. Jessica McClure - Grade 11 (A-K) X3022
Ms. Rachel Fox - Grade 11 (L-Z) X3019
Mrs. Emily Kennerk - Grade 12 (A-K) X3026
Mr. Tracy Cross - Grade 12 (L-Z) X3023
Mrs. Janet Crawford - Vocational-Career-Internship x3503
Mrs. Kim Watkins - Guidance Secretary/Registrar X3007
SAT Prep Seminar
An SAT Prep Seminar is available for students here at CHS on Feb 13th and 14th. It is a 2-day seminar and will be held in the MPR from 3:45-6:15. The cost is $110.00 and students receive study materials. Register at doorwaytocollege.org
College Application Process
2. Create account with Parchment.com & request transcript to be sent to colleges you apply to unless the college uses the common application and then student does not need parchment.
3. The counselor portion & transcript will then be completed & sent to these colleges by Mrs. Kennerk or Mr. Cross.
4. Make sure you are aware of the application deadlines. Your application needs to be completed at least a week before the deadline.
5. If you need a recommendation to go along with your application, choose someone who knows you well, tell them what it is for, and give them at least a week to complete it.
6. If you are in Career Exploration Internship, add that to your application if possible and explain what it is, how it works, and how it has benefited you. Some colleges may look at your transcript and see an Internship listed but not really know what it is all about.
Important Testing Dates
Scholarships
- CHECK www.nacs.k12.in.us - Click on Carroll High School, Guidance and scroll down - click on Scholarships - deadlines noted - Print and complete applications from site or link or, some can be completed on line.
- MEET THE DEADLINES - read the directions whether to send yourself or give to guidance.
- GIVE YOUR COUNSELOR - Mr. Cross/Mrs. Kennerk - AT LEAST ONE WEEK TO COMPLETE THEIR PART.
- GIVE TEACHERS AT LEAST ONE WEEK TO WRITE RECOMMENDATIONS.
- IF TRANSCRIPT NEEDED - GIVE Mrs. Watkins 3 DAYS TO PROCESS.
- ALSO CHECK www.fastweb.com
- ASK YOUR PARENTS ABOUT THEIR EMPLOYERS/ORGANIZATIONS LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS
- SEE YOUR COUNSELOR WITH QUESTIONS.
- CHS will not print those that are available online. If paper copies of applications are available from CHS-those can be obtained in the Guidance Office.
Library News
Our library inventory and checkout system is managed electronically through a program called Destiny. Students and parents can log-in to Destiny at any time to view the library books that are currently checked-out and the past check-out history. Destiny access for each building can be accessed through the district website at https://destiny.nacs.k12.in.us/ .
In order to access Destiny, parents and students use their district username (the first five letters of their last names followed by the first three letters of their first names (i.e. Brian Johnson = johnsbri)) and the password that is used to log-in to their school computers.
Elementary students’ passwords consist of their student numbers followed by the first four letters of their teachers’ last names (first letter of teacher last name is capitalized (i.e 12345678John).
Secondary students’ passwords are unique to each student, and you can obtain this information from your child.
Administrators and Counselors
Cleve Million
Dan Ginder
Ryan Abbott
Jeremy Yates
Assistant Principal
Kristin Bowland
Guidance Counselor
Jeremy Heidenreich
Guidance Counselor
Kevin Fogle
Assistant Principal
Lauren Kimes
Guidance Counselor
Megan Wingard
Guidance Counselor
Dan Lestinsky
Assistant Principal
Rachel Fox
Guidance Counselor
Jessica McClure
Guidance Counselor
Tanya Pickett
Assistant Principal
Tracy Cross
Guidance Counselor
Emily Kennerk
Guidance Counselor
Amy Thomas
Assistant Principal