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Upcoming CHS Events
November
6- Basketball Bash 5:30-8:00
7- Basketball Benefit Game 6:00
9- Swim @ Bryant Community Center 5:00
9- Basketball vs Maumelle 4:30
9- HOBY Applications due
10- Football Playoff Game @ Cabot 7:00
10-11 Region Jazz Clinic
11- Robotics Competition @ El Dorado
11- Cross Country All Star Meet
17- Late Registration Deadline for December ACT
17- Registration deadline for CHS Coding competition
Academic Spotlight: Chloe Smith
Academic and Extra-curricular Accomplishments:
Chloe is an Arkansas Governor’s School Alumni for Visual Arts. She has won many awards from Arkansas Young Artist Association such as 2 1st places, a 2nd place, a 4th place, and an honorable mention in the past two school years. She has a piece that won Honorable Mention in the Young Arkansas Artist exhibit going on in the Arts Center in Little Rock. She has been in multiple AP classes since her 10th grade year. She has completed 3 years of French and is in National French Honor Society. She is also an active member in National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, AP Academy, and Mu Alpha Theta. She currently is currently on track to graduate with High Honors.
Community:
Chloe helps out at Fired Up on her off time. She also does tutoring for many subjects and babysitting. She is also involved in competitive dancing at Cabot Dance Academy. She has been doing dance for 14 years. In the summer of 2016, she was invited to be apart of the Ballet Arkansas Ballet Intensive.
College/Military Plans:
Chloe has not finalized her college decision yet. She has received acceptance letters from University of Central Arkansas, Louisiana State University, St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, New York, and Marymount Manhattan College in Manhattan, New York. Chloe plans on getting a bachelors in Studio Art and then getting her Master's and Doctorate in Art History. When she grows up she wants to be an Art Curator.
ATTENTION SENIORS!!!!
CHS Coding Competition
Honoring our Veterans
Renaissance is going to recognize our veteran family members during November on one of our Renaissance Walls. Please send Mrs. Weir a picture of your family member in uniform when he/she was active duty. Please do participate in this if you have a military family member! Please include the following:
1. His/her name
2. How they are related to you
3. When they served
4. What branch they served in
Chicken Thursday shirts!
Attention, Students!! When you buy a Love Chicken Thursday Shirt, your name is put into a drawing for a free Chicken Thursday dinner from the time we get the shirts til the end of this semester. PLEASE support Renaissance and purchase a Love Chicken Thursday shirt!!!
Christmas Alliance needs your help!
Sophomore HOBY Application
Sophomores:
HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth) Leadership Applications are available in the counseling center. The HOBY Leadership Seminar is a weekend filled with leadership activities, social events, and learning opportunities provided by volunteer speakers from the fields of business, education, government, and other professions. The HOBY Leadership Seminar will be held June 7-10, 2018, at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR. Cabot High School will select one sophomore representative to attend. Applications are available in the counseling center and are due by 3:30 on November 9th. All sophomores who are interested are encouraged to apply.
A-State to Utilize ACT 'Superscores' for Fall 2018
JONESBORO – For the upcoming academic year, Arkansas State University will utilize the “superscore” method for ACT scores for the majority of incoming student admissions and institutional scholarships, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced today.
“Using the superscore for determining a student’s ACT puts Arkansas State in line with peer universities and it is the common practice across the state of Arkansas,” Damphousse said. “We had been denying access to students based on a strict interpretation of ACT scores that our peers have not been using. We believe this will create greater access to our university.”
The “superscore” is the composition of a student’s best subscores, regardless of test date on the ACT. Most of Arkansas State’s institutional scholarships have an ACT component, and accepting the superscore for the majority of these scholarships will provide additional support to students and their families who choose to attend A-State.
“Something we have discovered is many of the students who did not score a 19 on a single ACT testing date had high GPAs, some that met the standard for unconditional admission,” Damphousse said. “Allowing students to combine their ACT efforts negates the impact of one bad testing day or testing section and may provide a better picture of the overall individual.”
In the state of Arkansas, institutions ranging from Hendrix College to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, utilize the superscore method. According to The Princeton Review, it is also used by more than 200 private and public universities nationwide.
High school counselors in the region were notified yesterday of the change, and an important additional notice that the December ACT will be eligible for use in the superscore. Word was shared with counselors early because the deadline for regular registration for next month’s ACT session is Friday, Nov. 3.
“Looking at our data, we saw a number of students, particularly here in our home region of Northeast Arkansas and the upper Delta, who were not able to attend Arkansas State because of our strict interpretation of ACT scores,” Damphousse said.
Damphousse stressed that enhanced recruiting efforts and new initiatives have A-State currently ahead of previous years for both admissions and acceptances.
“I do not want this decision to place our procedures in line with other universities in the area to be seen as an effort to simply increase enrollment,” he said. “While I know it’s anecdotal, we had a high school valedictorian last year with a high GPA in our local area unable to enroll. With the superscore, they would be here at the university they wanted. Service to our home region is an important part of our mission.”
For Arkansas State, the current admission standards are a 21 ACT and a 2.75 high school grade point average for unconditional admission. A 19 ACT and 2.30 GPA are required for conditional admission.
The change in method does not apply to the A-State Scholar competition nor the Honors College admission criteria, which is also consistent with other honors or scholars programs across the region.
CHS Check Out Policy
CHS students will be allowed to check out with a parent/guardian note only. A parent/guardian phone number will need to be included on the checkout note for verification purposes.
***No phone call checkouts will be allowed because of safety concerns.
CHS is a closed campus and we strongly discourage students from checking out at lunch. This typically causes unnecessary tardies and classroom interruptions. If a student is checking out at lunch, a parent/guardian must physically come in and sign the student out and them back in from lunch.
Only a parent/guardian is allowed to drop lunch off for a student. If a parent/guardian is dropping off lunch for a student, there will be a table (outside the office) with a sharpie for the students name to be written on it. Students should know in advance that lunch is being dropped off to them.
Panther Tip Line
Did you know that anyone can make a report on the Panther Tip Line. You or a student can submit a report or concern in any of these categories: Bullying, Drugs, Fighting, Safety Risk, Vandalism, a Personal Crisis and more. All personal information is kept confidential. To learn more, click on the link below.
Christmas Alliance
Please help us with parking
Students who park on campus must have a 2017/2018 parking pass visible hanging from the rear view mirror. If parking passes are not visible students may face disciplinary actions.
Students cannot park in lower parking after 3:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lower parking must be cleared for band practice. Those cars left in lower parking after 3:30pm will face disciplinary action.Online Payment Store
Did you know that Cabot Public Schools is now providing an easy to use solution for online payments? It's called RevTrak , and this web store allows you to make payments online for high school clubs, activity fees and more. This convenient options saves time, reduces trips to the school office, and eliminates the need to send cash or check with your students. All it takes is a few clicks. To learn more about RevTrak click on the website below.
http://www.cabotschools.org/schools/cabot-high-school/chs-online-payment-store
Counseling Center
Juniors & Seniors - Check out the web version of Arkansas Times 2017 College Guide at https://issuu.com/arkansastimesvisitorsguide/docs/college_guide_2017_issuu\
Students - The 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award celebrates the spirit of youth volunteer service, and recognizes students who have distinguished themselves by making a meaningful difference in the community by volunteering. Applications are now available. You could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., in late April. Access the application at spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit. The deadline is November 7, 2017 to your certifier./\
Sophomores: HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth) Leadership Applications are available in the counseling center. The HOBY Leadership Seminar
is a weekend filled with leadership activities, social events, and learning opportunities provided by volunteer speakers from the fields of business, education, government, and other professions. The HOBY Leadership Seminar will be held June 7-10, 2018, at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR. Cabot High School will select one sophomore representative to attend. Applications are available in the counseling center and are due by 3:30 on November 9th. All sophomores who are interested are encouraged to apply.\
Juniors and Seniors-River Valley School of Massage is hosting Preview Day, November 10th (1pm-6pm). Tours of the school will be given and there will be a time to ask questions about Admissions or Financial Aid. RSVP at admissions@rvsmassage.com or call 479-890-7876.\
Seniors - Athnet Sports is offering a Recruiting Scholarship for $1,000 for Undergraduates who were athletes at the high school level. You do not need to be an athlete at the college level.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2018. Eligibility Requirements: Former high school athletes who are enrolled as a full-time student at a two or four-year college. For more information, visit http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm.
Juniors- Arkansas State University is hosting Junior Preview Day. It is designed to give high school juniors and their parents access to faculty and staff who can provide information about the topics below through a series of information sessions in classroom settings.
The admission process: Requirements; dates & deadlines; Concurrent & AP class credit
Financial Aid & Scholarships: FAFSA; A-State, Privately Funded, & AR Lottery Scholarships; Loans & Grants; Work Study
How to be successful as a college student: Differences between high school and college; Academic support, classroom structure, and student responsibility
Academic opportunities: Degrees & Majors
Learning is not just in the classroom: Study abroad & internships
Thea Foundation scholarships are now available in the following areas: Visual Arts
Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Slam Poetry, Film, and Fashion Design, Deadlines vary. For more information visit: theafoundation.org/scholarships.\
Seniors: The College of Education at Mississippi State University is proud to offer the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) Scholarship. This innovative scholarship is designed to recruit and prepare teacher candidates for the future of tomorrow’s education profession. Qualified high school applicants must have a 28 or above on their ACT or a score of 1310 or above on the SAT and a 3.5 overall GPA. Participating scholars receive an award covering full tuition, books, room and board, and incidental expenses for four years of attendance along with a one-time technology stipend. Participants gain exposure from faculty and fellow METP scholars at both Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi during a cross-campus visit and a summer residency. Scholars have an opportunity to experience a study abroad or an off-campus learning experience and the added opportunity of attending a national or regional professional conference relevant to their teaching discipline. Upon graduation, scholars must teach in a Mississippi public school for five years. On Monday, November 20th we will be hosting the annual METP Scholars Day on campus. The registration link is https://goo.gl/forms/ug1Cx5MDCZMVBVJk1 with high school seniors interested in attending the METP Scholars Day. Register for this event by Friday, November 10th. To apply for the award, applicants must first be admitted to Mississippi State University http://apply.msstate.edu/, and complete the METP application in the scholarship platform by the priority deadline of December 1st.\
Congressman Rick Crawford is hosting his annual Military Service Academy Session, November 27, 2017 (6:00-8:30 pm). The event will be held at ASU Newport in the Student Community Center. The session will inform students and parents about the free college education opportunities offered by the service academies and the ASU ROTC college scholarship program. Representatives from each academy will present information regarding their school's benefits, requirements and guidelines for the admissions process. The following will be represented:
U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy,U.S. Merchant Marine Academy,
ASU ROTC RSVP/Questions: Sherrie Mitchell 870-203-0540 or sherrie.mitchell@mail.house.gov \
American Legion Oratorical Contest Grades 9-12
Looking for college scholarship money? The American Legion Oratorical Contest is an opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to win up to $18,000.00 in scholarship money. In this contest students must give a prepared speech between 8-10 minutes long on a specific topic. For more information on the oratorical contest, see Mrs. Gibson. The deadline to sign up for this contest is December 14, 2017.
Seniors: The Arkansas Chamber Singers Music/Vocal Music Scholarship is now open for application. There will be one $1,000 award and one $500 award given. The scholarships will be awarded through a competitive audition process. Application deadline is December 17th. Auditions and interviews will take place at 3 :00 p.m, January 28th at Little Rock's St. James United Methodist Church. Applications and other information is available atthe www.ar-chambersingers.org.\
Juniors and Sophomores - Princeton University is offering a 10 day High School Diplomats Program, July 24 - August 5, 2018. A full scholarship is offered for the program. Application is available at www.highschooldiplomats.com. Deadline is January 9, 2018.\
SENIORS - Ther Arkansas Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship Applications are available in the Counseling Center. The following are available: The Stevenson-Westbrooke Scholarship ($1,000), The Frances Loyd-Jane Chesshir Scholarship ($500), 2 Arkansas DAR Scholarships ($1,000 each), and The Leta McDougald Boyd Nursing Scholarship ($500). Deadline is January 10, 2018./
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF)
offers scholarship opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander students with financial need to increase their access to higher education and resources that cultivate their academic, personal, and professional success. The program offers a range of scholarships from one-time $2,500 awards to multiyear $20,000 awards. It also offers awards that can be used to cover the total cost of attendance, not just tuition, room, and board. The deadline to apply is January 11, 2018, at 5 p.m. ET./
Seniors - The Earl Collins Foundation (Missouri-Arkansas District, Kiwanis International) is offering a $1,000 scholarship. Applications are available in the counseling center. Deadline is January 15, 2018.\\
English learners in grades K-12 are eligible for scholarship funding. Scholarships are up to $500,
subject to availability of funds. Following are a few examples of enrichment activities that ELAN funding could support. The possibilities are as limitless as students' dreams.
Tutoring; lessons; enrichment or acceleration programs
Registration fees and/or equipment for sports, art, music, and dance courses
Books for students to build their home libraries
Fees for science camp, field trips, or summer enrichment programs
Purchase of technological resources (hardware, online courses, website access, etc.) to accelerate students’ learning outside of the school day
The enrichment scholarship application is available online. Funding will be awarded over the following time periods:Second semester deadline: Jan. 30, 2018 – Funds awarded on Feb. 15, 2018\
SENIORS - Major Jacob Gray Chapter, NSDAR Scholarship Program announces a $750 scholarship to a senior enrolled in a college, university or technical school accredited by a state department of education. The student must major in history, historical preservation, elementary or secondary education, or medical field. Applications are available in the counseling center. Deadline is March 1, 2018./
Williams Baptist College is hosting Senior Preview Days on:
September 22 November 3 & 17 fabulous
October 6 & 27 December 1
Register at williamsbaptistcollege.com/preview or call 870-759-4120.\
Seniors - Cabot Kiwanis Club is offering a scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum 23 on the ACT or a minimum 82nd percentile on the SAT. Applications are available in the counseling center. Deadline is March 2, 2018.\
Seniors - The National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Arkansas Branch, is offering a $500 scholarship. The scholarship is conducted without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, or need for scholarship. Applications are available in the counseling center. Deadline is March 15, 2018.\
Seniors - Arkansas Tech University: Music Majors MUST Audition – Instrumental or Vocal
Friday, December 1, 2017
Thursday, February 1, 2018 (AFTER Time Out for Tech)
Friday, March 2, 2018
Should students be unavailable to audition on these dates, arrangements can be made by contacting bands@atu.edu orchoirs@atu.edu. If you are interested in arranging a piano audition, email tsmith@atu.edu.
Seniors-The American Legion, Department of Arkansas, is offering eight (8) scholarships to be awarded in the spring of 2018. Four of the scholarships are from the Coudret Trust Foundation in the amount of $1,000 each and four are from the Garner Trust Foundation in the amount of $2,500 each. The criteria for the two programs differ and will be available only to eligible students. Selections are based upon American spirit, character, leadership quality, scholastic endeavor, and basis of need. Applicants must be children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of American Legionnaires in good standing of two or more consecutive years' membership. Applications are available in the counseling center. Deadline is March 12, 2018.
High School Students - The American College Foundation is offering the Visionary Scholarship Program is offering. These scholarships are not based on financial need. Multiple winners ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded. Visit www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org for more information. Deadline is May 1, 2018.\
Seniors - Athnet Sports is offering a Recruiting Scholarship for $1,000 for Undergraduates who were athletes at the high school level. You do not need to be an athlete at the college level.Application Deadline: June 1, 2018. Eligibility Requirements: Former high school athletes who are enrolled as a full-time student at a two or four-year college. For more information, visit http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm.\
ATTENTION SENIORS!!!! The FAFSA and the ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP (LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP) will be available for application on October 1, 2018! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available to students at www.fafsa.gov. All seniors applying for college must complete the FAFSA for consideration for federal aid. This application must also be completed as part of the Arkansas Academic Challenge application. The Arkansas Academic Challenge application can be found at www.adhe.edu.\
Attendance concerns?
Need Help with the ACT?
Upcoming ACT Dates
October 28, 2017
December 9, 2017
February 10, 2018
April 14, 2018
June 9, 2018
Need to check your grades?
Principal and Counselor Assignments by student last name:
Principal Assignments
Brad Tarvin - A - Dav
Nicole Gatewood - Davi - Hilo
Charlie Donham - Hin - Mit
Alana Graham - Mix - Skin
Adam Koehler - Skinn - Z
Henry Hawkins - Principal
Counselor Assignments
Ryan Davenport - A - Dav
Janet Walters - Davi - Hilo
Julie Wilson - Hin - Mit
Jayne Snyder - Mix - Skin
Kim Gibson - Skinn - Z
Barbara Miller - Lead Counselor
Need to Contact Us?
Email: first.last@cps.k12.ar.us
Website: cabotschools.org
Location: 401 N Lincoln St, Cabot, AR, United States
Phone: 501-843-3562
Twitter: @CabotHigh