The Bird Call
Back to School 2022 Edition
It's a Learning Experience
As always, if there are questions please reach out.
Go Jays!
Joe Casey
High School Principal
Email: caseyj@cleverbluejays.org
Remind: Text "@clever9-12" to 81010
Twitter: @CleverPrincipal
Freshmen Orientation and Open House
- Incoming Freshmen should arrive between 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm.
- Incoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors should come between 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm.
- Instructions to access student schedules, locker assignments, parking permits, and more will be provided when you arrive.
- For incoming freshmen and students who are new to the district, Chromebooks will be available for pick-up. A $50 Chromebook payment is required for any student who will be taking their Chromebook home with them. All students are required to submit an Acceptable Use Policy agreement as well (AUP).
- For students returning to the district who have a Chromebook, the $50 annual payment will be accepted as well.
- If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time due to conflicts, you are welcome to arrive when you are able.
Freshmen Orientation (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Beginning at 5:00 pm in the CPAC (Clever Performing Arts Center), a brief welcome meeting will take place. If you are able to be there to hear from Mr. Casey, Mrs. Hickman, and Mrs. Waisner you are encouraged to attend.
After the welcome meeting, or for anyone unable to arrive at 5:00 pm, students and parents/guardians will have time to explore the building and meet teachers at their own pace.
The freshmen orientation portion of the evening will conclude at 6:00 pm to allow for incoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to attend Open House. Freshmen students and their parents/guardians are asked to arrive no later than 5:45 pm.
Open House (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
For students returning to Clever High School, the building will be open to walk through your schedule for the upcoming semester and meet your teachers.
For new students to the district, a brief welcome meeting in the CPAC (Clever Performing Arts Center) will take place at 6:00 pm. If you are unable to arrive at 6:00 pm, you are still encouraged to come to explore the building and meet teachers.
An announcement will be made at 7:00 pm to end the evening’s events. Please arrive no later than 6:45 pm.
School Supplies
For the first day of school, students will need a backpack, notebook, and something to write with. Also, students who have been issued a Chromebook will be asked to have their device on the first day.
Notable CHS policy changes
Personal Electronic Device Policy
In order to set a high standard of excellence and encourage students to actively engage in their learning, a change has been made to our personal electronic device policy.
In the spirit of compromise, utilizing personal electronic devices during the following times throughout the day will be acceptable:
- Before 7:40 and after 3:25 while on campus
- Between classes during passing times
- During the student's assigned lunch period
The inappropriate use of any personal electronic devices will result in disciplinary action. Exceptions need to be approved through building administration. Parents and students are reminded that the school office phones are available for parents and students to contact each other for legitimate reasons, i.e. illness or personal matters. You can reach the main office by calling 743-4830.
*Confiscated devices can be picked up by the student between 3:25-3:30 pm in the main office.
Absent Work & Re-Do Policy
Absent Work
The number of days allowed for making up/turning in work due to an absence will be equal to the number of days missed. For example, a student who misses two days of school will have until the end of the school day on the second day he/she is back to turn in missing assignments.
Assignments not completed within the allowed timeframe will be recorded as Incomplete ("I") and will then follow the guidelines for missing assignments.
Missing Assignments & Re-Do Procedure
All Formative and Summative activities not turned in on time will be recorded as an Incomplete ("I") in the grade book. This will be calculated as a zero in the student's overall grade. For assignments completed on time, the original grade will be recorded. Turning in incomplete work or re-doing an assignment will be allowed and the new grade will be recorded as long as the following timeframes are met. If the timeframes are not met, the grade will remain an Incomplete or the original grade will be the final grade.
Formative: Due no later than the beginning of class the following Tuesday*.
Summative: Due no later than the end of the school day 7 calendar days* from the original due date (missing) or the day the graded assignment was recorded in Lumen (re-do).
*If the final due date is a day that school is not in session (inclement weather, breaks, etc.), it will extend to the next day school is in session.
It is recognized that unforeseen hardships will arise which might result in the need for flexibility within this policy. In those circumstances, individual exceptions will be considered at the discretion of the teacher or building administration as long as the student or parent/guardian communicates in a proactive manner.
Eligibility Policy
Academic eligibility checks will take place once every three weeks beginning on the fourth Wednesday of each semester. If a student has two or more failing grades at the time of an eligibility check, he/she will be academically ineligible until the following eligibility check at the earliest. Ineligible students will not be permitted to participate in or attend any extracurricular activities. This includes all athletic events, clubs, and activities as well as attending any school-sponsored events outside of the school day, such as Homecoming or Prom.
Eligibility checks will take place on the following days during the school year:
September 14, 2022
October 5, 2022
October 26, 2022
November 16, 2022
December 7, 2022
January 25, 2023
February 15, 2023
March 8, 2023
March 29, 2023
April 19, 2023
May 10, 2023
Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit
Any student enrolled in an AP or Dual Credit course who does not submit payment by the 26th will be removed from the enrolled course and assigned a new schedule.
OTC Vo-Tech Students
Students failing to adhere to this policy will face disciplinary action which could result in removal from the OTC Vo-Tech program.
Parking Permits
When
Monday, August 15th - Thursday, August 18th
9:00 am - 11:00 am or 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
August 18th during Open House
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where
Officer Barney's office at the high school
What to bring
- Proof of insurance
- Driver's License - must have before a spot is assigned.
- Signed Drug Test Consent Form (below) - parent/guardian and student signature required. These will be available at the school if the parent/guardian will be with the student while registering his/her vehicle.
- $10 (cash or check made out to Clever Schools)
First day of school
For students driving to campus, please be patient! Some students will not have received a parking permit before the first day and someone might be in your assigned spot if you received a permit at Open House. Please see Officer Barney as soon as possible to receive a parking permit. As a reminder, permits are $10. Spots #1-45 are reserved for staff members.
Beakfast and Lunch prices for the 2022-2023 school year are listed below. Additionally, a la carte items will be available for purchase in the cafeteria.