Cap Sante High School
February/March 2022
Dear Cap Sante High School Families,
Cap Sante students have gotten off to an amazing start for semester two, finishing a record number of classes first semester.
The next few months will be very busy as another school year heads to completion! Please note important upcoming dates, new activity options for students, project based learning opportunities, and information for seniors as graduation is June 10, 2022.
Upcoming No School Dates
- February 21, 2022 - President's Day
- March 11, 2022 - No School (Staff Prof Development)
- April 4 - 8, 2022 - Spring Break - No School
SOS Parent Information
Dear Caregivers,
During this challenging year, school staff are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.
SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.
Through the program, students learn:
that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
who they can turn to at school for help, if they need it
Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a response slip which asks whether they would like to talk to an adult about any concerns. School staff will conduct brief meetings with any student asking to talk.
We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.
We are including:
Students at Cap Sante will have the SOS lesson on Wednesday, February 23.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s participation in this program please contact Erin Duez at eduez@asd103.org or (360)503-1304 or any of our school counselors.
Sincerely,
Erin Duez
COVID Updates
Test-To-Stay & DOH Flowchart
Test-to-Stay
Our Test to Stay program is up and running for high school students and expanded to siblings, and all staff. We do not yet have enough volunteers to expand to other schools, however, at this time, all other students can access the Test-to-Stay program at the high school by referral from their school office. This optional program is recommended by the Washington State Department of Health as a mitigation measure to keep more students in school, in person. Tests are offered, with parental consent, to students who are deemed a close contact and are not fully vaccinated.
Tests are administered, with parental consent (Test-to-Stay consent and self-registration), Monday-Friday, 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. You do not need to make an appointment; just show up and line up outside along the west side of the main AHS building. Do not go into the high school until you receive a negative test result.
More information about our Test-to-Stay Program can be found on our website: http://www.asd103.org/departments_and_programs/health_services___students_/test_to_stay_program
Volunteers
We need your help! We need more volunteers to keep our Test-to-Stay program running and expanded into other schools. Please contact Dianne Szerlong if you are interested in volunteering: 360-503-1217 or email at dszerlong@asd103.org.
More information about the Test-to-Stay program can be found here: http://www.asd103.org/departments_and_programs/health_services___students_/test_to_stay_program
If you have questions about the Test-to-Stay Program, contact COVID Coordinator Dianne Szerlong at 360-503-1217 or email at dszerlong@asd103.org.
Flow Chart
Skagit County recently published an updated flow chart for COVID screening and quarantine guidelines. This is in line with state DOH updated guidelines. A new flow chart for a symptomatic person at school is posted here.
Other Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Activities
Advisory : Every Other Week
Students work on:
Graduation requirements (High School Beyond Plan)
Graduation Pathways
Independent Life Skills
Social/Emotional Learning
Community
Group Activities & Enrichment: Semester Two
Science Labs
Math Groups
Next Gen Finance Class
Pod Cast
Book Club
Walk & Talk
Project Based Learning: CSHS Coffee Shop
Student Recognition: Students of the Month
Compass Awards
Student Celebrations
Post-High School Information
Cap Sante Graduation Products
Read a Book!
Check out the information on the Library Link.
Wednesday Virtual College Info Sessions
Click on the link to AHS daily bulletin here.
Seniors! Important Information to Note!
Checklist to Graduation
Communicate with you teacher to stay on track to finish your course work.
Attend Advisory as scheduled: Information on completing your High School & Beyond Plan (a graduation requirement) and other Post HIgh School Information
Senior Meeting - REQUIRED:
Zoom Meeting - TBD - will be scheduled in March. The information discussed during this meeting will go over important due dates; final requirements for graduation; answer questions; and preparation for THE day - GRADUATION - June 10, 2022 @ 6:00 pm!
2022 Grad Night:
An email was sent on February 14th from the Grad Night Committee.
Other End of Year & Senior celebrations and traditions:
There will be a senior survey sent out after the Senior Meeting when you, as graduating seniors, will be able to discuss and input your choices and ideas for your special day. You deserve to be celebrated! Congratulations!
Black History Month
Join us throughout February to celebrate Black History Month! Please check out the resources below:
Every Day Matters
Clubs & Activities Information
Be a Lifetime Learner!
CSHS Staff and Student Support Services
Jennifer Turpin, Teacher jturpin@asd103.org
Terri Kaltenbach, Special Education Teacher tkaltenbach@asd103.org
Melanie Engman, School Social Worker mengman@asd103.org
Jean Lungren, Graduation Counselor jlungren@asd103.org
Jamie Woodards, Testing Coordinator/CTE jwoodards@asd103.org
Molly Huggins, Dean of Students mhuggins@asd103.org
Diele Harrold, Registrar and Attendance dharrold@asd103.org
Erin Duez, Principal eduez@asd103.org
Vision:
Cap Sante High School creates lifelong learners who are responsible and caring citizens that positively contribute to their community.
Mission:
Our mission, based on principles and practices of equity, is to provide a high-quality, comprehensive, and meaningful education for all students. Through reflective and caring collaboration with staff and community, students will be empowered to use their strengths to reach their chosen educational goals. Each student is a unique individual with tremendous potential.