Cato MCHS Campus Connector
October, 2023 Volume 5, Issue 2
From the Desk of Dr. Davis
Greetings Cato MCHS family,
It has been such a pleasure getting to know our scholars over the past several weeks. In addition to focusing on their studies, many have joined clubs and are passionate about upcoming club activities. I am in awe of how many are doing a great job of managing their time and demonstrating leadership in our school and in the community. I also want to shout out our phenomenal staff who are providing excellent support and guidance as club advisors. Great things are ahead for our students!
I also wanted to share that I have begun checking in with college professors and following up with students one on one. If significant academic concerns are raised, I will reach out to our parents as well. We want to collaborate with you to ensure the success of every scholar at CATO MCHS. Please do not hesitate to have your child show you their grades for their college classes in Brightspace(CPCC’s learning management system). You can continue to check Powerschool for progress in high school stu While we are working to build their independence, they do need to know you are checking in. :)
Lastly, please share with family and friends that the CMS school choice lottery dates have changed. New students to CMS need to enroll by November 13th to participate in the school choice lottery and all new and existing CMS students must apply to the lottery between November 27th and December 29th for the school choice selections they are interested in for the 2024-2025 school year.
Thanks for your continued support of Cato MCHS!
TIME TO PREPARE FOR PSAT- ALL JUNIORS
PSAT for ALL Juniors
Required Pre-Administration Sessions held
- Friday, September 29- All of Mr. Highsmith's Blocks
- Monday, October 2- **Students w/o high school classes
- Tuesday, October 3- All of Dr. Johnson's Blocks and **Students w/o high school classes
Flyer
- Click here
CPCC Professor Absence Letter
- Click here
PSAT Session held
- Thursday, October 25 at 9:00 am- 1:00 pm (be at school by 8:30 am)
TIME TO BUY YOUR YEARBOOK
Yearbook Flyer Information
- $45.00 IF YOU PURCHASE BY November 10.
Flyer #2: Yearbook Ad
- Deadline: December 4
Flyer #3: Replay It Link
- Upload your fun-filled, friend group pictures using the link or scan the QR Code.
- http://bit.ly/23-24PhotoSubmission
From The Desk of Mr. Smith
Cato MCHS Priority Registration Spring 2024 Information (read all details below from Mr. Smith)
What: In preparation for Spring 2024 Priority Registration Day on October 20th at 7:30 a.m. I will be conducting small group advising sessions. During these sessions, students will pre-select their 2nd semester CPCC courses. Your 2nd semester high school courses are already scheduled. Please complete a Schedule Request Change Form if you desire to change a high school course. To keep our numbers manageable, Parents are not required to attend. Students are required to sign up for a session. Only sign up for 1 session. Do not sign up for multiple sessions. Sign up on the Sign-Up Genius link below. *Remember that CPCC course selections must be from your program of study/degree or certificate program. Preview your My Progress in your MyCollege Account. It is located under Student Planning>My Progress. This will give a layout of courses taken, enrolled in, and needed for your degree program. You must attend an advisory session to have your account open to be able to complete your registration on Priority Registration Day. I will give you a copy of your HS Graduation Checklist and schedule of your 2nd semester high school classes at advisory. Be on time for advisory!
When: Oct. 2, 3, 4, 5,16, 17, 18
Click Here: SignUpGenius
Where: Cato II Room 174
Tip: Watch this VIDEO prior to your advisory, if you do not remember how to navigate MyCollege!!
CPCC Spring Course Schedule Preview
When: CPCC Spring 2024 Schedule is viewable as of 9/27
Login: http://cpcc.edu/
What: CPCC course offerings will be available in MyCollege. Course offerings will continue to be added/adjusted daily so check back often.
CPCC Login and Password: Both are needed to view course offerings in MyCollege and to register on Priority Registration Day. To retrieve forgotten CPCC Login or Password contact the CPCC Help Desk at 704-330-5000
CPCC Spring 2024 Priority Registration
What: Save the Date! Students must register during this timeframe to assure first-choice course selections. Registration will open to all CPCC students after this time frame. Make sure that you adhere to this time frame to submit your requests.
When: October 20 at 7:30 a.m. – Login to MyCollege>Student Planning>Plan and Schedule>Click Register
*Attachments:
Spring 2024 Priority Registration Form - We will complete this form at advisory
AP/Dual Credit
Scholarship Organizer for Juniors & Seniors
To support your organization and preparation while crafting scholarship essays and applying for different scholarships, we offer you the following CMCHS Scholarship Organizer tool.
To ensure its availability beyond your time at CMS (as your CMS account will be deleted upon graduation), add this Spreadsheet into your personal Gmail Account by accessing the link: (https://bit.ly/CMCHS-ScholarshipApplicationOrganizer).
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Grade 13 and Graduating 12th grade students, When requesting letters of recommendation in Naviance, it must be a Cato staff member. If requesting recommendations outside of Cato make that request in the Other Recommender section of Common App. You may also request your recommender to send a letter via US Mail. Provide them with the college's office of admissions address. Please contact your teachers or anyone that you are requesting a letter of recommendation from asking for the recommendation letter prior to them getting the automated request via Naviance or Common App. On Common App you will be reporting your weighted rank and GPA. 4.0 scale.
SCHOLARSHIPS
- October 5, 6:00 pm
- UNC Chapel Hill- Morehead-Cain Scholarship, Robertson Scholarship
- UNCC- Levine Scholarship
- NC State- Park Scholarship
- Davidson- Belk Scholarship
- Duke- Robertson Scholarship
The University Honors Program at North Carolina A&T State University is elated to accept applications for the awarding of three university prestigious scholarship programs for incoming first-year freshmen who plan to enroll in Fall 2023.
We are seeking applicants who are extremely driven and offer unique and personalized experiences aimed to empower their professional growth, fuel their passion for lifelong learning and inspire their commitment to a stronger community. School endorsement or self-nomination required.
Priority deadline for consideration is 11:59PM EST on November 15, 2023
Additional information and important dates are available in the attached flyer. Prospective student and guest are also encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about Honors and our scholarship programs. We are offering limited in-person visits as
well as virtual information sessions throughout the semester.
These scholarships you can self endorse and apply.
- Heisman High School Scholarship
- North Carolina State University Goodnight Scholars
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Thomas Wolfe Scholarship
- University of North Carolina Greensboro Guarantee Scholarship
- East Carolina University EC Scholars
- Clemson University Lyceum Scholars
Golden Door Scholars. We provide large college scholarships to undocumented students pursuing bachelor’s degrees.
COLLEGE VISITS & MORE
CACRAO College Fair
- Cato MCHS Seniors and Grade 13 ONLY- First Come First Served (30 students Total)
- Register here and turn in Permission form by October 6, 2023: https://bit.ly/CMCHS-CACRAO
Inaugural HBCU College Fair!
- Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 1PM to 4PM at New Life Fellowship Center!
OTHER RESOURCES
Naviance
We are in the process of updating your email address in Naviance to your CPCC email address. Please remember that your Naviance email address (CPCC email) needs to be the one you use when creating your Common App account. Naviance and Common App email addresses must be the same to match the accounts. See me if you have questions.
As you know our 2 primary platforms to use with our college application process is with Naviance and Common App. Another resource you may use with career planning, scholarships, financial aid and other college admissions topics is via CFNC (College Foundation of North Carolina.) You can create an account or you can simply use the site as a resource.
From The Desk of Ms. Wilkins
Local Internships/Apprenticeships & Career Information Resource
From The Desk of Ms. Jones
CPCC Textbooks Purchase Dates
Below are the purchase dates.
FALL 2023:
- October 2-31
- November 16-30
CPCC Textbook Receipts
Bus Passes
CMCHS- COVID 19 Protocol Flowchart
Refer to the CMCHS- COVID 19 Protocol Flowchart if you:
- Have been in close contact with someone who tested positive
- Have tested positive
- Have symptoms
https://bit.ly/CMCHS-Covid19ProtocolFlowChart
NOTE: Should you meet any of the requirements above, please complete the Confidential Covid Screener google form located on the CMCHS- COVID 19 Protocol Flowchart.
