Clarke Central High School
Gladiator Family Newsletter: December 2018
- Ginger Lehmann, CCHS Parent and English Teacher
Gladiator Greatness
Senior Andrew Caldwell was named a Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Semi-Finalist. Read more about his accomplishment on the foundation's website.
Clarke Central's e-Sports team, the 706th Legion, won its first ever competition in League of Legends. The team competes against high schools across Georgia in a 12 week season with state playoffs in January.
On November 1st, CCHS seniors were visited by community leaders before walking to the ACC Library to vote for the first time. Check out the article from Odyssey Media Group.
Senior Jamsen Mendoza was selected by Senator Johnny Isakson as a nominee to the United States Air Force Academy.
CCHS Bass Fishing Team member Will Forrester placed 8th out of 103 boats at the 2nd Georgia High School Fishing points tournament of the season. Will fished solo and weighed in a 5 fish limit of 10.15 lbs. Read more on the team's Facebook page.
Odyssey Media Group was recognized in the Athens Banner-Herald for its recent awards from the National Scholastic Press Association. Read the article on Online Athens.
Photos from Clarke Central football's win over East Pauding were featured in the Athens Banner-Herald. Check them out here.
Sophomore Samantha Brodrick set a new school record in cross country and helped lead the girls team to their first ever region championship. Read about it in the Athens Banner-Herald.
Over 300 adults and children attended CCHS's first ever Trunk or Treat on Halloween night. Check out pictures from Odyssey Media Group.
CCHS on Social Media
How to Volunteer
Family Resource Center
Academic Support for Students
Academic Support Locator
Use this document to access assignments and remediation opportunities from specific teachers.
PSP Tutoring
After-school tutoring is held every Tuesday from 3:45 to 5:15.
- Language Arts: Ms. Guidry - Room 214
- Math: Ms. Pringle - Room 307
- Math: Mr. Ritzler - Room 132
- Science: Mr. Sava - Room 189
- Social Studies: Ms. Costley - Room 286
Saturday School
Saturday School will be held on December 1, December 8, February 9, March 2, April 13, April 20, and April 27.
Saturday School runs from 9 am to 12 pm. On each date, you will attend two sessions lasting an hour and twenty five minutes each. Bring your laptop, notebooks, and any work you need to complete.
Going Beyond "How was your day?"
This article provides specific advice on how to better support your student as they progress through high school.
Suggestions on Helping Your Child in High School
Written by a high school teacher, this article provides insight into helping your student throughout each of their four years in high school.
Helping Students "Get Off to a Good Start" in High School
This article from the Washington Post gives practical advice for helping students transition to high school and promote independence and personal growth.
December Events
December 1st from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Saturday School (link)
December 3rd at 5:30 pm - FAFSA Night at the Career Academy (link)
December 3rd at 6:00 pm - Community Meeting with Dr. Means at Gaines Elementary
December 4th at 7:00 pm - Community Meeting with Dr. Means at Oglethorpe Elementary
December 7th and 8th - "Murder Me Not!": An Interactive Drama Performance in the Black Box
December 8th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Saturday School (link)
December 10th at 6:30 pm - CCHS Chorus Holiday Concert in Mell Auditorium
December 11th at 5:00 pm - CCHS Band Holiday Concert in Mell Auditorium
December 12th at 4:30 pm - NAHS Holiday Children's Fair in the Media Center
December 13th at 6:00 pm - CCHS Orchestra Winter Concert in Mell AuditoriumDecember 20th - PTSO Cookie Swap (link)
December 21st to January 4th - Winter Break (no school)
Schedules for athletic events can be found at http://www.clarkecentralathletics.com/.
A complete list of clubs and their meeting times can be found on the CCHS website.
Check the weekly Glad News in your email or on the CCHS website for updated event announcements.
Clarke Central High School
Email: barnerc@clarke.k12.ga.us
Website: www.clarke.k12.ga.us/clarkecentral
Location: 350 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: 706-357-5200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarkecentralhs/
Twitter: @clarkecentral