The Charger Connection
December 13, 2017 vol. 4 issue 18
Important Information
Central is a Title-I School. Parents of students in Title 1 schools have the right to know the status of their child’s teacher(s) in relation to being Highly Qualified.
Office Hours
Central's office hours are 7:00 – 3:00. No one is available to receive calls before or after this time. If you have an emergency after 3:00, please call the district's switchboard at 478-765-8711.
Parent Visitation Policy
State law requires that all persons visiting the school at any time and for any reason MUST report to the office to receive a visitors’ pass before entering a classroom. Visitors are required to show identification to the office staff. This is not to discourage visitation, but is a safety measure. Forgotten books, assignments, lunches, etc., may be left at the office for delivery to the classroom. If you desire to visit a classroom, we ask that you notify us 48 hours in advance, so that arrangements can be made with staff. All classroom visitors must be escorted by a school staff member.
Final Exams
- Final Exams will be December 19th and December 20th . We will be on a modified Flex Schedule on these days. Students will take a final exam in all classes unless they meet the criteria outlined in the policy.
- Students are asked to prepare diligently for final exams. As has been communicated throughout the year, grades earned at the end of the 1st semester will determine whether students receive a half credit for the course.
- Please click the link to access information regarding End of Semester information.
Semester Grading
Science Fair
1. Timia Raines (1st Place)
2. Kennedi Wright (1st Place)
3. Allison Flowers (2nd Place)
4. Tatyana Gordon (2nd Place)
5. Katelyn Vaughn (2nd Place)
6. Rainey Madison (2nd Place)
7. Helen O'Dell (2nd Place)
Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition
We LEAD in the Arts!
On Tuesday, December 12, Students from Central Fine Arts and International Baccalaureate Magnet High School traveled to Vineville Academy of the Arts and presented dance classes for four kindergarten classes. The partnership between dance programs provides high school students the opportunity to get real-world job experience in dance, and the opportunity for elementary students to learn from different instructors.
WVIP
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Building Staff Capacity
National History Day
Freshmen students will be participating in National History Day. This project is an excellent way for students to learn and utilize research skills which can be used and demonstrated in a variety of ways. Projects will be worked on in class as well as at home. Projects are due December 19th. These projects will be students' final assessment in American government, as well as being submitted to the state-wide competition in March, and the nation-wide competition this June. Please email Mrs. McCrary if you have any questions and visit the NHD website for further details.
HERO is here!
The HERO program has an option for students and parents to set up accounts. You will need an access code and student ID# to set up the account. The access code is different for the student and parent. We can forward you access codes via email if you would like. You can also download a free App for Apple or Android devices.
It is our hope that the utilization of HERO K12, along with a strong focus on PBIS will result in a reduction in the number of students being absent from school, tardy to class, or receiving disciplinary referrals.
Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Please click the link to access the Scholarship Corner. By clicking the link, you will be able to review contests and scholarship opportunities available for students to compete in, or apply to receive. This site will be updated throughout the year in order to keep students and parents abreast of opportunities. The Peyton Anderson Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for our students to further their education. For information on The Peyton Anderson Scholars Program,you can visit www.peytonandersonscholars.org.
Marianne Ragins Scholarship Workshop
Are you thinking about paying for college? Learn the strategies of Marianne Ragins, $400,000 scholarship winner, by attending a free presentation of The Scholarship Workshop on December 16, 2017 at Macedonia Church (Location: 600 Eisenhower Parkway ▪ Macon, Georgia) from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. For more information, visit http://www.scholarshipworkshop.com/georgia, or call (478) 750-0040. All those who attend become eligible for the Ragins/Braswell National Scholarship.
Stakeholder Responsiveness
Please continue to express your concerns through the Let's Talk Platform. You can access the platform from the Central Schoolwires Page. We ask that you not submit anonymous Let's Talk messages, as we are not able to respond to anonymous submissions. The Let's Talk platform is a tool which allows all school staff to be held accountable for responding to parent and stakeholder inquiries. We ask that you use it to post your concerns, as well as to give a word of encouragement or a thank you to a CHS staff member that provided you with quality service. We will only get better at customer service if stakeholders let us know what it is we are doing right, as well as what we need to do better. We look forward to our continued collaboration. Let's Talk
Parent Resource Room
PARTNER WITH STUDENTS
College and Career Wednesday
Advisement is held every Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30. All certified staff (including counselors) have been assigned an advisement class. Please note that counselors will not be available for conferences Wednesdays from 10:30 - 1:30. After Advisement ends, counselors are on post in the cafeteria to meet with students. Please be sure that you keep this time in mind when attempting to schedule time with your child's counselor.
Office 365 for Students
Students you have free access to Office 365 provided by Bibb County School District. You can access Office 365 at school and at home wherever there is internet access. Office includes programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. You may even create surveys using Microsoft Forms, and collaborate with your classmates and teacher through Microsoft OneNote. Also, you are provided with a free Outlook email account. For information on utilizing this fantastic resource, please click the hyperlink. https://www.bcsdk12.net/Page/50770
Click for a printable copy of the 2017-18 Basketball Schedule
What's Happening at C's House
Dec. 14: School Council Meeting - 3:00
Dec. 15: PBIS NOISE Event
Dec. 19: Final Exams
Dec. 20: Final Exams
Dec. 21: Attendance Repair - 9:00 - 2:00
Dec. 22: Attendance Repair - 9:00 - 2:00
Jan. 4: 1st Day of 2nd Semester
Jan. 4: STAR 360 Mid-Year Assessment
Jan. 5: STAR 360 Mid-Year Assessment
Jan. 10: Report Cards go Home
May 25: Graduation (Centreplex) - 8:00
Stay Attached!
Email: Emanuel.Frazier@bcsdk12.net
Website: http://bcsdk12.net/Domain/110
Location: 2155 Napier Avenue, Macon, GA, United States
Phone: (478) 779-2300
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Twitter: @CHChargers