Capital High Newsletter
APRIL 2023
Mission: Educating today for a better tomorrow. Vision: District: We graduate each student prepared for college, career and citizenship. School: Educators at Capital will work collaboratively to inspire learning, growth and citizenship while preparing students for post-secondary endeavors.
BEST IN THE NEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
CAPITAL GRADUATION DATE
-May 24th - ExtraMile Arena: 1401 Bronco Lane Boise, ID 83706, 7:00 PM
THEY'RE ON THEIR WAY!
Do you have one?
Purchase a 2023 Yearbook now in the business office.
Only a limited number will be available once they arrive, get yours before they are GONE!
Summer 2023 Driver Education
We will offer two sessions of Driver education this summer.
The first session will be June 1st – June 29th
The second session will be July 6th – August 3rd
Classes are in three-hour blocks 7-10 am, 10-1pm, 1-4pm
1 1/2 hours are in a classroom the other 1 ½ in a car.
Classes are Monday-Friday, all classes are held at Fairmont Jr. High.
Registration will begin April 1st.
You will need to have your permit purchased before registering.
Here is a link to the website:
https://www.boiseschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=508306&pageId=2397426
ATTENDANCE OFFICE INFORMATION
ABSENCE LINE: 208-854-4493
PERMIT TO LEAVE 208-854-4494
Thank you for giving us ample time to get those delivered to your students, it is much appreciated.
CAPITAL OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS
Main Office - 208-854-4490
Counseling Office - 208-854-4499
Attendance Office - 208-854-4493
Attendance Office PTL Line 208-854-4494
Did you know that the Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League has a mountain bike racing team and club for students at Capital High? If you are interested in connecting with some great people for some fun rides, or interested in the fall race series, you should join! There will be a meeting for students and parents on April 6th at 6:30 in room 232 to orient new members of the club and to discuss preseason and regular season plans. Email or go speak to Mr. Mattravers in room 232 if you have any questions! calebmattravers@boiseschools.org
Student Travel Opportunity: Adventure Awaits in Scandinavia!
Hi families! Capital students have an opportunity to travel to Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia on a trip the Mr. Mattravers is planning with EF Tours. This tour is not affiliated with Capital High School.
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. In this info session, we'll talk about:
● How this opportunity will benefit your child
● What we'll see and do on our trip
● Everything that's included in this experience
● How we'll be keeping the trip safe
● How to enroll on the trip (before it fills up!)
Registration for this info session is mandatory to help organize our meeting and to notify attendees of a change in time or location if necessary. A parent or guardian must attend. Can't make it? Choose "No, but send info" so you don't miss out.
Meeting registration link: rsvp.eftours.com/nrxt2zd
Contact Mr. Mattravers if you have any questions! calebmattravers@gmail.com
Can't wait to see you there!
STUDENT PARKING PERMITS
Students parking at Capital must have a 2022-2023 parking permit present in vehicle. Parking Tickets will be issued to any vehicle parked at Capital that does NOT have a parking permit visible in vehicle.
Parking Permit $15.00 (Please bring: car registration, drivers license & proof of insurance to the bookroom. A parking permit will be issued to each student for one vehicle.)
Please do NOT park in numbered spots, those are reserved for Capital Staff. Please do NOT park in RESERVED PARKING SPOTS (marked with signs). You will be ticketed!
Durham School Services Calls for Awareness and Action on Alarming Increase of School Bus Stop Arm Violations in Boise, Idaho
SAVE THE DATE
4/12 - SAT for Juniors
4/15 - Prom
4/19 - Field Day Fun Day
4/21 - No School
5/1 - 5/12 - AP Exams
5/18 - Seniors Last Day
5/23 - 5/25 - EOC's (Early Release)
5/24 - Capital Graduation - 7:00 PM, ExtraMile Arena
5/25 - Last Day of School for Sophomores and Juniors
Volunteers Needed for Camp Invention 2023 - see flyer below
PARENTS ARE THE SOLUTION PART 6
Parents are the Solution Part 6
Talking to Your Teen about Drunk Driving
Please read the information below and then talk to your teen.
STUDENT SERVICES
Many questions can be addressed through email. If you have a quick question, please email first:
School Counselors:
Mrs. Glouser (A-D) beverly.glouser@boiseschools.org
Mr. Donnelly (E - LL) jack.donnelly@boiseschools.org
Ms. Ayres (LM - RI) jenifer.ayres@boiseschools.org
208-854-4511
Mrs. Taylor (RO- Z) lindsay.taylor@boiseschools.org
School Nurse Mrs. Howard jennifer.howard@boiseschools.org
208-854-4519
School Psychologist Mrs. Elliott cathi.elliott@boiseschools.org
208-854-6851
School Social Worker Jana Mansfield jana.mansfield@boiseschools.org
Assistant & IDLA coordinator Mrs. Weems patty.weems@boiseschools.org
208-854-4499
College & Career Counselor Mrs. Chojnacky nicole.chojnacky@boiseschools.org
208-854-4517
Registrar Mrs. Rogers jacqui.rogers@boiseschools.org 208-854-4516
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
Website: capital.boiseschools.org
Location: 8055 West Goddard Road, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: 208-854-4490