Jag News
Cedar Shoals High School - Week of September 2
Upcoming Events at CSHS
- 9/5: Labor Day- No School
- 9/6: First Day of PSP
- 9/12: PTO Meeting
- 9/23: Homecoming
Clarke County School District Updates:
- Weekly Update - 9/2/22 - English / Español
- Link to the CCSD Academic Calendar
(School photo is student artwork by Nancy Suarez-Gonzalez)
CLear bag policy
Beginning on Friday, August 26th, CSHS will implement a clear bag policy at all sporting events. This policy will be similar to policies in place at college and professional stadiums and coliseums. There will be no entrance into sporting events without a clear bag. The following types of bags are permitted inside of CSHS sporting events:
Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12”x6”x12”, one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags, small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5”x6.5”
Please see the graphic attached for examples of approved and prohibited bags.
AP test registration
For the 2023 AP exams, students at CSHS will be registering online. Online Exam registration will begin on September 15, 2022 at 6 am and end on March 5, 2023 at 6 pm. The AP exam registration process is a two step process, but both can be completed in one sitting when the student and parent/guardian do this together. For the 2023 AP exams students will have the option to take their exam(s) for AP Literature & Composition, AP English Language & Composition, AP Psychology, AP United States History & AP World History either digitally of paper/pencil. Please click the link here to read information about the 2022-2023 AP tests.
mystery book club
- You sign-up!
- We will bring you the book.
- You will read the book.
- We will meet up twice! Check your email for updates about when & where.
9th Grade Speaker Series
Interested in playing girls basketball?
Any girl interested in trying out for basketball please complete the registration form by Monday, October 10th https://bit.ly/GBB_Tryouts22_23
Jag shop now open!
Order your yearbook today!
Students and parents can pre-order their 2022-23 yearbooks now at bit.ly/cedaryearbook23 The current pre-order cost is $70. Yearbook prices will rise to $75 beginning August 27 and $80 on October 29. Pre-order now to save money. Students can also pay with cash or check made out to Cedar Shoals High School by seeing Mr. Ginsberg in room C202.
superintendent advisory board
State School Superintendent Richard Woods seeks students in grades 10-12 to serve on his 22-23 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom and other education-related issues. They will serve as the Superintendent's ambassadors to their respective schools. Click here for the 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council application. Applications must be submitted by September 9, 2022, at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.
student parking passes
Senior Portraits- Makeup dates
Transportation information
Join Parent Portal
Counselor Caseloads
Our counseling department assignments are divided by the student’s last name.
A-D - Christina Cotsakis Cordon, cotsakiscordonc@clarke.k12.ga.us
E-K - Ericka Wade, wadee@clarke.k12.ga.us
L-Ri - Mónica Quiñones, quinonesm@clarke.k12.ga.us
Rj-Z - Shamikia Bolton, boltonsh@clarke.k12.ga.us
Students with 504 plans Peg Johnson, johnsonpe@clarke.k12.ga.us
upcoming college visits
All students are encouraged to stop outside of the Jag Cafe during their lunch period to meet and learn more about colleges and other post-secondary options. Please see the flyer with the colleges who will be at CSHS starting next week! Have questions? Please contact College Adviser, Ms. Partridge for any questions at: partridgea@clarke.k12.ga.us
ACT/SAT test dates
College Adviser: ms. Partridge
Work Based Learning: Juniors & Seniors
Do you want to get out of school for part of the day to go to work AND earn a paycheck AND course credit? APPLY NOW for Work-Based Learning! If you don't have a job we can help find one for you, just indicate the type of job you are interested in on the form. If you already have a job, we can use that as your WBL placement. We are also looking for students to work as interns within the school building so if you are interested and meet the requirements below, please apply ASAP.
Requirements:
At least 16 years old in your junior or senior year
Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) coursework
Be in good academic standing (on track to graduate)
2.5 GPA or above
Good attendance, punctuality and behavior
Recommendations from teachers and a school counselor
Access to the internet (coursework is done in Google Classroom)
Reliable transportation
Internship or job that is approved by a WBL Coordinator
WBL Student Application: bit.ly/WBLAPP
For more information, email Mrs. Caudell at caudellt@clarke.k12.ga.us
upcoming events
- 9/2: Football vs. East Forsyth
- 9/5: Softball @ Meadowcreek
- 9/8: Cross Country @ Oglethorpe County
- 9/8: Softball @ East Forsyth
Fall sports
Nurse Information
Cedar's Nurse: Nurse Eve
Ph: (706)546-5375 ext 20764
Email: bisarde@clarke.k12.ga.us
Links to helpful COVID-19 information:
Free COVID-19 Testing 706-340-0996 or CLICK HERE
Free COVID-19 Testing at Hilsman Health Clinic please call (706)-546-7463
Local COVID-19 Info: CLICK HERE
DPH Daily Status Report for COVID-19: CLICK HERE
- If your student has a chronic health condition, such as asthma, seizure disorder, severe food allergy, or diabetes, please make sure your student has visited their primary care provider and provide the School Nurse with a current healthcare plan for your student's school health file. Call Nurse Eve with any questions: (706) 546-5375 ext 20764.
- ALL students actively enrolled in CCSD must be up-to-date with all GA immunization requirements. This includes all students participating in-person AND remotely/virtually.Please follow up with your student's primary care provider to determine if your student is in need of any immunization. This should be done as soon as possible to ensure your student is up-to-date!
FFE winners
Connect with Cedar Shoals
Email: reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/Domain/26
Location: 1300 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: 706-546-5375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CedarShoalsHS
Twitter: @CedarShoalsHS