The Cavalier Contact
July 28th, 2019 -- Volume 1 -- Issue 2
Welcome Back Cavalier Nation!
- Important Dates
- Essential Information
- Resources for students and families
Click here if you missed last week's issue of the Cavalier Contact.
CHS Open House
- Please enter the Gymnasium Lobby when you arrive for Open House
- Informational presentations will be conducted by Mr. Just for parents and students at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Wednesday, Aug 7, 2019, 05:00 PM
Caroline High School
Pathways 2022
Career and Technical Education
School Counseling
School Counselor Caseloads:
- Mr. Schuyler: A-Fe
- Mrs. Huntsinger: Fi-Ma
- Mrs. Jones: Mc-Sp
- Ms. McMullin: Sr-Z
Freshmen Transition Workshop -- Final Reminder
Friday, Aug 2, 2019, 08:00 AM
CHS
Important Links
- Caroline County Public Schools Website: http://www.ccps.us/
- CHS Student Dress Code: https://www.ccps.us/chs/student-dress-code/
- Career Center: http://lhummer.blogs.ccps.us/
- Parent Teacher Resource Center: http://prc.blogs.ccps.us/
- PowerSchool Portal: https://caroline.powerschool.com/public/
School Counseling Update
Scheduling
2019-2020 schedules will be mailed home on August 1st.
This year, schedule changes will be made electronically via a google form. More information will be in the envelope with your schedule.
Please note, schedule changes will only be allowed if there is an error on the schedule (missing a core class, missing a graduation requirement, not having 8 classes on your schedule, etc). Schedule changes will be not be allowed if the student requested the class and no longer wishes to take the course.
The last day for schedule changes for the 2019-2020 school year is Wednesday, August 14th.
CAVALIER NATION -- Information Sources
Email: jjust@ccps.us
Website: https://www.ccps.us/chs/
Location: Caroline High School, Rogers Clark Boulevard, Milford, VA, USA
Phone: (804)633-9886
Facebook: facebook.com/CarolineHighSchool
Twitter: @CAVSofCHS
Attendance Essentials
CHS ATTENDANCE POLICY
The specifics of the attendance policy are stated below so you are ready for the new school year.
Excused absences include:
- Student illness – Student illness for more than three (3) consecutive days will require a doctor’s note.
- Death or serious illness of a family member. (documentation required)
- Doctor, dentist, or therapist appointments.
- Pre-approved travel for family emergencies or vacation.
- College visitations.
- Subpoenas for court.
- Religious observances
Documentation required for an excused absence-within 3 days:
Note from a Physician, Court documentation OR –
A note from a parent containing the following:
- Date
- Date of absence
- The full name of the student
- The exact reason for the absence
- The student’s grade
- The signer’s phone number (home and work) where he/she can be reached.
- The Signature of parent/guardian
Late Arrivals/Early Dismissals:
Students may be excused for tardiness or receive early dismissal from school for the same reasons as those listed under excused absences.
- Written request (from a parent/guardian) for early dismissal shall be submitted to the Attendance Office prior to the requested dismissal time. These requests shall be approved/denied by the principal or his designee.
CCPS School Nutrition Services
Are you ready for Fall Sports?
Fall Sports Reminders
Attention all student-athletes interested in trying out for a fall sport: Tryouts for Football & Golf will begin on August 1. Volleyball, Field Hockey, Cheer, and Cross Country officially begin on Monday, August 5. Please wear appropriate practice clothes and bring your completed VHSL physical.
Field Hockey
· Coach Dena Kappler: dkappler@ccps.us
· Dates: August 5-8th Time: 3-5 pm
· Location: CHS Softball Field
Cross Country
· Coach JJ LaPointe: john.lapointe.13@cnu.edu
· Dates: August 5th, 7th, 8th, & 9th Time: 7-9 am
· Dates: August 6th Time: 5-7 pm
· Location: CHS Track
Girls’ Volleyball
· Coach Alex Ulses: aulses@ccps.us
· Dates: August 5-8 Time: 3-5 pm
· Location: CHS Red Gym
Golf
· Coach TBD
· Dates: August 1st, 2nd, 5th-9th Time: 3 pm
· Location: Mattaponi Springs Golf Course
Cheerleading
· Coach Pat Douglas: pdouglas@ccps.us
· Dates: August 1st, 2nd Time: 9 am – 4 pm
· Dates: August 5th, 6th Time: 3-5:30 pm
· Location: CHS Blanton Gym
Football
· Coach Doug Allison: dallison@ccps.us
· Dates: July 30th (Equipment Issued) Time: 2:30-6:30 pm
· Dates: August 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th Time: 3-6:45 pm
· Location: Field House
**Activities Bus Schedule**
- For August 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, & 9 the bus will drop students off at CHS at 3:00 pm and the bus will pick up the students from CHS at 7:00 pm.
- For August 7 the bus will drop students off at CHS at 1:30 pm and the bus will pick up students from CHS at 5:00 pm due to Open House.
- The normal activities bus schedule will resume on August 12 with the normal departure times of 5:45 pm until Oct. 3, 2019. The departure time will adjust to 5:30 pm starting on Oct. 7, 2019.
You must have a completed VHSL physical to participate in athletics at Caroline: https://www.vhsl.org/sports-medicine/physical-examination/
Great Job CHS Custodians!
Updates and Information for the CHS Faculty & Staff
- Staff Email -- All faculty and staff should have received an email from Mr. Just concerning teacher work week. If you did not receive this email, then please email Mr. Just at jjust@ccps.us as soon as possible.
- The New Teacher Academy -- July 31st through August 2nd -- 8 am to 4 pm
- Teacher Work Week -- Begins Monday, August 5th at 7:00 am in the CHS Cafeteria