Cavalier Nation,

August 26th will be here before we know it. Yesterday, August 15, we invited our Class of 2028 to the High School for there Link Crew Orientation. We also handed out schedules to the rest of our students. It was nice to have students back in the building.

Next week teachers, administrators, secretaries, custodians and food service workers will be working hard to put finishing touches on the start of another exciting year. We will resume regular office hours 7:30a-3:30p.

Remember, our Cavalier Pride is intended to be a ONE STOP SHOP along with the Band app. Please share this with other parents that may not be getting all the communications.

Charles LaClear, Principal

Carman-Ainsworth High School

Please treat the entire campus as if its a cross walk. SLOW DOWN. The two seconds you gain by speeding on campus is not worth the risk of a tragic injury. When dropping off and picking up please use care and caution. The front lot is NOT an expressway. We are all in a hurry and we we all have places to go. One families inability to plan should NOT be a tragedy for another.

It is important that you follow your schedule on the first day of school. No schedule changes will be made on the first day of school. The only students who should report to the counseling office are students with an hour missing in their schedule or if they have a missing core course (English, Math, Science, History). Schedule change forms will be available after the first day of school.

If you are missing an hour(s), come to the counseling office during that hour only i.e., otherwise follow your schedule.

As soon as school starts we will begin posting scholarship opportunities

Don’t let the process of applying for scholarships and grants overwhelm you or keep you from proceeding. Here’s a list of things you should know about applying for scholarships, which should make the process easier:

1. Make sure you are eligible. Don’t waste your time or the time of the scholarship giver. When you scan scholarships, first make sure you meet the criteria. Focus on appropriate scholarships by their due dates.

2. Research past scholarship winners. By looking online at biographies of previous winners, you can better understand the type of person a scholarship committee is looking for.

3. Create a scholarship checklist. Keep on task by scheduling submission deadlines, instructions, and things to do for each scholarship you’re interested in—for example, writing essays or getting letters of recommendation.

4. Follow instructions carefully. Applications that do not follow instructions to the letter are discarded, so be sure to provide whatever information and materials the scholarship requests.

5. Highlight your strengths and weaknesses. Brag about your accomplishments, such as your GPA or volunteer work. Don’t neglect to talk about your weaknesses or gaps on your application, and use this chance to explain yourself. This honesty can work to your benefit.

6. Make time for your essay. Thoroughly review the essay question and take your time articulating an answer. Give yourself time to research your answer, and make sure to give your writing the care it deserves.

7. Check yourself carefully. Bad grammar, poor punctuation, and an unorganized essay can hurt your chances of receiving an award. Have someone proofread your essays and personal statements before you submit them.

8. Secure letters of recommendation. Get letters from people who know you well and can highlight your strengths. Provide them with the scholarship information, and give them plenty of time to compose their letter.

9. Be on time. Keep to your schedule so you’re not waiting until the last minute. By submitting scholarships early, you free up your time to apply for more scholarships.

10. Make copies of all submissions. Scholarship givers can lose all or part of your application. Your copies can be your backup. By submitting early, you can protect yourself in case your application is returned or gets lost in the mail.

LOWEST PRICE ON YEARBOOK ENDS SEPT 6! Payment plans are available. Click HERE to order a yearbook. Senior portraits are due November 1. Click HERE for details. Proud of your C-A senior? Click HERE to purchase a recognition ad. Want to share your student's sports photos? Click HERE! Questions? Contact Mrs. Majestic at cmajestic@carmanainsworth.org.

Did you know that we have translation services available to staff and parents for families and students whose primary mode of communication is a language other than English. It is also a legal requirement to communicate with families in their primary mode of communication. If you need to have a conference, share important information, or anything else, please contact the Student Support Services office for information on translations services at 810-591-6251.

Schedule Pending

If you are planning on playing a spring sport and have not yet had a physical please schedule an appointment now through The University of Michigan RAHS clinic now.

Cost is free and could not be more convenient. Call 810.591.5473 or students can stop by between classes and make an appointment.

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Email: claclear@carmanainsworth.org
Website: https://www.carman.k12.mi.us/Domain/124
Location: 1300 North Linden Road, Flint, MI, USA
Phone: 810-591-3240
Twitter: @CarmAinsHS