Happenings on the Hill
December 2023
Please enjoy this month's version of Happenings on the Hill. Additionally, all members of the Hill Campus wish you and your families a very safe and happy holiday season!
Highlights from "The Right Now"
National Honor Society
New Inductees: Riley Schaeffer, Ella McCarty, Delaney Burke, Makenzie Kuhn, Hannah Billet, Kayla Hess, Loudon Rupp, and Aster Hjelm.
Important Notice: Home Athletic Event Attendance Guidelines
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we gear up for an exciting season of home athletic events, we would like to take a moment to remind everyone of our guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Your cooperation in following these rules is crucial in maintaining a positive environment for our athletes and spectators.
Accompaniment of K-6th Grade Students:
- An adult must accompany all K-6th grade students attending our home athletic events.
- This measure is in place to ensure our younger attendees' safety and well-being and enhance their overall experience.
Supervision of Children:
- Families are reminded to attend to their child/children during the event.
- Parents and caregivers must keep a close eye on their children throughout the event to prevent any disruptions and obstruction of event operations.
Prohibition of Unsupervised Running and Obstruction:
- Children's running and any obstruction during athletic events are strictly prohibited.
- We understand the enthusiasm and excitement that accompanies these events. For the safety of everyone involved, we ask that parents and caregivers actively discourage their children from engaging in activities that may disrupt the proceedings.
Collaborative Responsibility:
- Creating a positive and safe environment requires the cooperation of the entire community.
- We would like to encourage all attendees to be vigilant and supportive, reminding each other of the importance of following these guidelines.
- Your cooperation in following these guidelines is greatly appreciated. By working together, we can create an enjoyable and safe environment for all attendees, fostering a positive atmosphere for our athletes and spectators.
Thank you for your understanding and commitment to the success of our home athletic events.
Inclement Weather
2nd Marking Period Progess Reports
Attendance
Our 2023-24 attendance goal is for 75% or more of our students to regularly attend school. Pennsylvania defines regular attendees as students who have fewer than 10 absences per year. Students who have 10 or more absences per year are considered "chronically absent." Chronic absenteesim can affect academic achievement and student's social-emotional health.
Please encourage your child to arrive by 7:50 a.m. Doors open at 7:55 a.m. If your child is struggling to attend school, contact their school counselor or a principal for support.
Tardy: A student is considered tardy if they arrive after 8:00 a.m.
Absent: A student is considered absent if they do not attend school. Parent/Caregiver or doctor excuses must be submitted to the Attendance Administrative Assistant within three (3) days of returning for the absence.
An Online Excuse can be filled out and submitted for any absence.
Perfect Attendance
The Columbia Hill Campus would like to acknowledge the following students that had perfect attendance for November.
Athletics & Activities
CBSD Spirit Wear Store
Colder days are coming. Make sure you’re ready with some help from our spirit wear store. We’ve got all your NEW favorite winter clothing. There are many styles to choose from and exclusive designs you won’t find anywhere else. Style your winter now at your Crimson Tide spirit wear store.
Winter Sports Information
For any 7th-12th student interested in learning about our extracurricular programs for the winter season, click here for important information to prepare you for the upcoming season.
Swimming
For all 9th-12th grade students interested in becoming an independent swimmer for Columbia HS, we are partnered with Donegal High School to allow students to represent CHS as independent swimmers. Swimming Schedule
If you are interested, don't hesitate to contact our swimming coach at ike.greene@gmail.com.
Athletics and Activites Handbook
Columbia Borough School District Community,
We are thrilled to announce the completion and introduction of our brand-new Athletics and Activities Handbook! This comprehensive guide is a significant step forward in enhancing the experience of our district's student-athletes, staff, parents, and stakeholders.
Your Go-To Resource
The Athletics and Activities Handbook is a centralized tool that outlines all the procedures, standards, and expectations within our Athletics and Activities department. Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, or community member, this handbook is designed to provide clarity, consistency, and transparency in everything related to our extracurricular programs.
What's Inside?
Inside the handbook, you will find valuable information on:
✅ Eligibility requirements
✅ Code of conduct
✅ Safety protocols
✅ Transportation guidelines
✅ And much more!
Why It Matters
This handbook represents our commitment to fostering a positive and safe environment for our students, coaches, and all those involved in our athletic and extracurricular activities. It helps ensure everyone is on the same page and provides a clear path to success both on and off the field.
We Need Your Help!
We encourage all our staff, students, parents, and stakeholders to review the Athletics and Activities Handbook thoroughly. Familiarizing yourself with its contents will ensure that we are all aligned in our mission to provide exceptional athletic and extracurricular experiences for our students.
Spread the Word
Please share this handbook within our community. The more people know its contents, the better we can work together to create a positive and successful environment for our students.
Access the Handbook
You can access the Athletics and Activities Handbook on our school district's website. Please take a moment to explore its contents, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need further clarification.
We are excited about the possibilities this handbook brings and its positive impact on our students' lives. Thank you for your continued support, and let's make this year in athletics and activities the best one yet!
HomeTown Ticketing
As we gear up for an exhilarating 2023-24 extracurricular year, our mission is to craft a comprehensive experience for you, and we're excited to reveal the key to unlocking this year's events.
Introducing the Convenience of Digital Tickets: Your Passport to Unforgettable Moments!
In our pursuit of providing you with the best, we're thrilled to introduce digital tickets for students and adults.
What's In Store for You:
- Access All Areas: Dive into the heart of the action with unrestricted entry to every home extracurricular event throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Whether you choose to purchase a season-pass or individual digital tickets, the choice is yours, from the thrill of fall classics to the excitement of winter and spring showdowns.
- Value Beyond Compare: Your season-pass grants you unbeatable savings and incredible value. If you choose to not purchase a season-pass, you can still purchase an individual ticket for just $5 for adults and $3 for students/senior citizens. It's an investment in experiences that will last a lifetime.
- Hassle-Free Convenience: Purchasing your All-Sports Season Pass is now easier than ever. Secure your pass seamlessly online on our website here. Act swiftly to ensure you get all the benefits, as we're committed to upholding our spectator capacity limit for everyone's enjoyment.
- Learn More and Secure Your Pass: To dive into the specifics and grab your All-Sports Season Pass or individual tickets, explore the attachments provided or visit our dedicated webpage here. Everything you need to know is at your fingertips.
Join us in embracing the transformative power of unity, excitement, and camaraderie as we set sail on this incredible journey together. Let's make this year's extracurricular events the talk of the town!
Student Services
CTC Applications
The FAFSA Information
Upcomming events and tips to help you navigate the FAFSA process. FAFSA needs to be completed by all caregivers of seniors who will be attending college.
Counselor's Corner
Dual Enrollment
CBSD is committed to allowing qualified high school students the opportunity to earn high school and college credits simultaneously. By participating in Dual Enrollment, students are exposed to college classes, coursework, and expectations while still in high school, at what is typically a reduced tuition rate.
Successful students may be able to transfer those credits earned through dual enrollment, onto another college and/or toward their college degree. Transfer credits are dependent on the discretion of the destination college.
Health Room
As we head into December, winter break is fast approaching. This break is a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family, as well as, get some much-needed "R&R." This month we will talk about some ways that you can manage screen time for your child.
What is "Screen Time"?
Screen time is any time that your child spends looking at a phone, computer, televion, video game, etc.
Why it Matters
Spending too much time looking at a screen can have some risks for your child. These include:
- Headaches, sore eyes, stiffneck
- Less time engaging in physical activities such as sports and playing with friends
- Risks to development of language and social skills
- Exposure to negative images or ideas online.
What You Can Do
It is not necessary or realistic to eliminate your child's use of screens all together. However, here are some tips that you can use to help make your child's screen time as beneficial as possible.
- Monitor what your child is using their screen for at all times.
- Encourage your child to use interactive, educational, or creative programs
Benefits of Screen Time
- Use of computers for homework
- Engaging with interactive learning programs
- Using screens to help learn new skills
*It is important to mote that every child is dfferent. Many children rely on screens to facilitate their learning.
When it comes to screens, the most important and simple thing that you can do for your child is just to make sure that they are balancing their screen-time with fun and healthy activities such as riding bikes, playing outside with friends, or spending time with their families.
Best wishes to you and your family this holiday season.
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Student School Hours
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District Office News
Providing a Positive, Safe, and Supportive Environment
Our CBSD team is committed to providing a positive, supportive, and safe environment. We recognize that two way communication is an essential component of establishing this environment. As we seek to foster productive relationships and strengthen communication with our employees, students, parents, and the broader community, we have created communication guidelines to ensure that questions and concerns are fielded by the correct individual in a timely way.
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The Reason We Are Here!
CBSD CREDO
We pledge to provide an innovative place of learning where individuals will always enjoy a positive, supportive, and safe environment.
The CBSD experience honors everyone's personal story, nurtures well-being, and fulfills even the unexpressed needs of our community.
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