Weekly Update
Friday April 26, 2024
WE ARE C.A. JOHNSON AND THIS IS OUR RETURN TO EXCELLENCE!!!
Dear Hornet Family,
Important Reminders:
- April 26th is a half-day for Students (School will release at 11:30 am)
- Testing Begins in May
- Students that score a C or higher on the EOCs (English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, and/or US History) will be taken to Folly Beach on May 23rd
- Parents can access students' grades via Classlinks under R1 Portal on the district webpage (the easiest way to do this is on their Chromebooks because it logs you in without you having to create an account)
- Students tardy to school after 8:30 a.m. must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Students arriving to school with strong aromas (marijuana, smoke, vape, etc.) will be required to leave campus and parents will be notified
- Students tardy to class will receive a warning first and then required to report to ISS for the rest of the day upon receiving the second pass
- Students are not permitted to wear slides, pajamas, pants with holes in them, bandannas, and/or head coverings at C. A. Johnson High School
Our Return to Excellence Needs YOU!!!
It Is Happening At C. A. Johnson, But We Still Need Your Help and Support
- Prisma Health has Donated Our Health Science Magnant Program a Functional Ambulance for Work Based Learning
- Next Year, 2024-2025, CAJHS Will Offer EMT, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Firefighting Pathways Through the Health Science Magnant Program
- We now offer more Dual Enrollment Courses than any other high school in our district.
- Our first cohort of students with a General Education Certificate from MTC will graduate in December of 2024
- We will have our first student graduate with an associate degree and high school diploma from MTC/CAJHS in May 2026
- Our students currently leading the district in growth metrics on standardized district and state assessments.
- We have increased our College and Career Readiness by 4 times what it was at the end of last year.
- Our students are currently receiving hours on intervention in small group settings throughout the week outside the normal instructional schedule.
- Boys football had successful winning season with the Richland County Player of the Year being Caleb Pearson (CP3!!!!)
- Girls Tennis came in Second in the Region
- Girls Basketball made a second round appearance for the first time in 9 years
- Boys Basketball won the Region, made a third round appearance for the first time in 8 years, and Coach McCray was named Region Coach of the Year!!!
- The Band has grown tremendously as well as numerous events and amazing showcases from the Fine Arts Department
AVID WANTS YOUR STUDENT(S)
Testing Season is Here!
Here are some tips to help your student be successful:
1. **Start Early:** Begin studying well in advance of the exam to avoid last-minute cramming.
2. **Organize Notes:** Review class notes, textbooks, and other materials systematically to ensure comprehensive coverage of the material.
3. **Practice Regularly:** Engage in regular practice tests and quizzes to familiarize yourself with the format and pacing of the exam.
4. **Stay Healthy:** Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and exercise in the days leading up to the exam to ensure optimal mental and physical health.
5. **Manage Time Effectively:** Allocate time wisely during the exam, and don't spend too much time on any single question. Skip difficult questions and come back to them later if necessary.
6. **Read Instructions Carefully:** Pay close attention to the instructions provided, including any special requirements or restrictions for the exam.
7. **Stay Calm:** Maintain a positive mindset and stay calm during the exam. If you encounter difficult questions, take a deep breath and approach them methodically.
8. **Review Answers:** After completing the exam, review your answers carefully to catch any errors or overlooked questions.
9. **Avoid Distractions:** Minimize distractions during the exam by staying focused and avoiding unnecessary disruptions.
10. **Believe in Yourself:** Remember that you've prepared diligently, and have confidence in your abilities to succeed. You've got this!
Parent Involvement Is Key!!!
SIC Parent Information and Newsletter
Mr. and Mrs C. A. Johnson Pageant 2024
Hoops For Hope an AVID Shootout
They Still Got It!!!
Watkins Nance Elementary School and W. A. Perry Middle School teamed up to take on Arden Elementary and Heyward Gibbs Middle School in a round ball classic at C. A. Johnson High School!
Victory!!!
Title Belongs to: Watkins Nance Elementary School and W. A. Perry Middle School!!! The C. A. Johnson Cluster!!!!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations on a senior at C. A. Johnson High School, Maddison Glenn, who received a scholarship during the game to her college choice!!!
New Mobile App
Richland One Student Transportation Services is proud to announce the upcoming district-wide rollout of Traversa Ride 360, a secure mobile app that has been provided by the South Carolina Department of Education. Our official launch date will be Monday, January 22.
Traversa Ride 360 is a secure app that will allow a parent or guardian to have instant access to their child’s school bus transportation information through a real-time GPS tracker. It provides an easy set-up and secure registration. Parents and guardians will access the free app by searching for “Traversa Ride 360” in the App Store (Apple iOS) or Google Play for Android. They will need to install the app and register in the app.
Through the app, parents will be sent an alert of the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of their child’s bus. Also, the district can send important and timely push notifications through the app, such as notifying parents of a late bus or use of a substitute bus. Parents must stay logged in to the app to receive push notifications from Student Transportation Services in real time. We hope this added safety benefit will provide better communication and customer service for our parents and students regarding their bus service.
Richland One conducted a Traversa Ride 360 pilot with six schools in late-November and December, and it is now time to roll it out district-wide. This service will only be available for the state school buses/routes. Unfortunately, our Richland One district programs/buses will not have this service available at this time. We will provide a list of those affected bus numbers to you.
I would like to ease your mind about security: Parents/guardians must use their child’s student ID number and date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD) to add their child in the app. This is necessary to log in to the app each time. They will follow the same steps for additional students in the family. Also, parents will control with whom they want to share their child’s information, such as another family member that may be assisting with child care, for example. The school sites are not responsible for keeping up with this information.
Please click this link (https://www.richlandone.org/Page/15469) for more information and directions on installing and registering in the Traversa Ride 360 app and navigating the website; after you click the link, log in with your normal user name and password. This link will go live on the Student Transportation web page Monday, January 22. After you review this information, please provide any feedback, questions or concerns you may have by the end of the day Tuesday, January 16. Contact me at rick.grisham@richlandone.org or (803) 231-7002.
The Office of Communications will inform all Richland One parents about the app through SchoolMessenger, the district’s website and social media. You can assist by including the information in your school newsletters, websites and other school communications platforms. Also, the Office of Communications is working with Student Transportation Services to produce a short, informational video to educate parents about how to access and use the Traversa Ride 360 app. The link to the video will be included in the information that will be sent to parents Friday, January 19.
ATTENTION HORNET STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Thank You Title 1 Office and Ryan Tillman for Pouring into Our Students
C. A. Johnson's Rising Stars!!!
Attendance Corner
Please Continue to Monitor and Check Students Grades Through the R1 Portal
R1 Portal can be accessed using the students' laptop and going to Richland 1 website. By clicking on ClassLink it should direct you to all of the students' apps and you can click on PowerSchool.
We Control Our Future
We Are Going Digital!!!
Please be on the lookout for social media posts/videos that are coming soon!!!
AVID Program Wants You!
Guidance Information
We will begin offering more Dual Enrollment Courses through Midland Tech starting next year. If you are interested in taking these courses or learning more about them, please contact Dr. Connie Mitchell or Nicole Irby.
Mr. Abrams and Mr. Franklin are currently looking for students interested in getting into the workforce. If you know any students, please contact these individuals.
C. A. Johnson High School's Examples of Success
March Employee of the Month: Trexton Black
March Teacher of the Month: Alexis Penny-Mays
We At C. A. Johnson High School Believe Our Students Can and Will Be Successful!!!
Building Parent Teacher Partnerships
Let's work together to make sure our students are successful. One of the ways that we can do this is by getting your feedback and input. Please click the link below to share your feedback and I look forward to seeing you at the next School Improvement Council Meeting in January 2024.