September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. During this month, individuals and organizations alike will be drawing attention to the problem of suicide and advocating the prevention of this tragedy. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people ages 10 – 24. It is also one of the leading causes of preventable death. Suicide prevention and mental health awareness are things everyone should be able to talk about without fear of judgment or stigma. By wearing yellow today, you are helping to bring attention to this problem and supporting the belief that Everyone Matters!
- During October 2024 all 10th grade students will be scheduled to take the PSAT. The PSAT is an exam that will help students create a game plan for taking their SAT exam, as well help in deciding if AP courses are right for you, and for preparing for life after high school. More information can be found here : How the PSAT can help you.
- Closer to the test Mrs. Bucceri will be visiting 10th Grade English classes to help students set up their Chromebook for their exam as well as give students options to practice before the exam.
- Parents of 10th grade students who typically receive accommodations during testing please check your email for important information on requirements for students to receive PSAT Accommodations. The attached form needs to be returned to CHS by August 29th, 2024 so that accommodations can be requested from the College Board. Request for PSAT Accommodations If you have not received a email from Mrs. Bucceri and your student is a student with an IEP or 504 please reach out to Mrs. Bucceri at jbucceri@ccps.us.
Graduation information! - Graduation will occur on May 20, 2025 at the Henrico Sports and Events Center. Herff Jones will come to CHS on September 20, 2024 for an in-person senior class meeting. They will come back to CHS on October 8 for Senior Cap and Gown orders. Caps and Gowns will be delivered in March.
Parking - Parking applications are available HERE. You can fill out your information on this form and print it or a paper copy can be picked up from the main office. Parking passes are $40. The $40 payment to Ms. Beasley in person or through myschoolbucks. Seniors will be able to “paint” seniors spots in the student parking lot. If they choose to paint their spots, then they must pay an additional fee of $40. Seniors must pick up a Senior Parking Spot Permission Form and submit it to Dr. Connolly for approval before painting the parking spot. Painting materials must be supplied by the student. Students who drive erratically on school property or are demonstrating unsafe driving behaviors on school property are subject to disciplinary action up to and including a non-refundable revocation of their parking permit. Students who drive erratically on school property or are demonstrating unsafe driving behaviors on school property are subject to disciplinary action up to and including a non-refundable revocation of their parking permit.
Seniors who were photographed in August need to select their yearbook poses by September 20. If you have misplaced your code, go to https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/79880 click on the senior gallery and then enter the students' first and last name and student ID to access the images.
SENIOR MAKEUP PICTURES will be on September 23 and 24 in the auditorium. You must sign up for an apt time using this link Flagship-Schools-Prestige-Road-BW (vagaro.com)
Senior Counseling Meetings
Counselors are currently meeting one-on-one with seniors to guide them through their post-graduation plans. During these sessions, each senior will receive a personalized roadmap outlining the steps they need to take to successfully graduate by May 2025. If you'd like a copy of this important document, don’t hesitate to contact your child's counselor for more details.
Swim season is upon us and we are starting conditioning on September 24th. Conditioning will be Tuesdays and Thursdays until tryouts. Tryouts will be November 11th, 12th, and 13th.
A parent meeting will be held Wednesday, September 18th at 5:30pm. Please reach out to Coach Shields at kshields@ccps.us with any questions.
Please use THIS LINK to review the Operations Manual for Students and Families.
We expect all CAVs to CHOOSE GREATNESS, and we will reward those students who consistently meet our high expectations. CHS offers opportunities for all students to engage in learning and various activities. In order for students to participate in pep rallies, field trips, dances, and other events sponsored by CHS, each student must:
Have a passing grade in all classes (evidence of academic improvement will be used on a case-by-case basis for students who are failing a class)
Have no more than three unexcused tardies from the time the event is announced to the day before the event.
Have no more than 3 unexcused absences from the time the event is announced to the day before the event.
Have no cell phone/communication policy violations from the time the event is announced to the day before the event
Remain in good behavioral standing (no more than one per nine weeks).
Fighting, vaping, drugs/alcohol, and other major offenses can disqualify you from participation for the year.
Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices - At the school board meeting on 7/8/2024, the CCPS school board voted on a new cell phone policy. Students will not be allowed to use or have cell phones and other electronic devices out during the entire school day.
Personal Communication Device Policy
Per CCPS School Board Policy, personal communication devices:
May not be turned on, in use, or in a location that allows the student to hear or see the activated device during instructional time.
Must be stored in a backpack, bag, or purse; teacher designated area within the instructional setting; lockers; or in a vehicle.
Smartwatches must be placed on silent mode throughout the instructional day.
Instructional Setting:
The instructional setting includes, but is not limited to: classrooms; hallways; media center; auditorium; cafeteria, gymnasium; inside and outside physical education areas; locker rooms; restrooms; school administrative offices; and nurse’s clinic.
Enforcement Procedure
If a student violates this policy, then the cell phone or device will be confiscated by school administration and the parent must pick up the cell phone or device from the front office.
Emergency Communication
If parents need to communicate with a student they can do so by contacting the CHS main office, or before and after school. In the case of an emergency parents should contact the front office.
Caroline County Public Schools provides transportation to and from each school for each student should they choose to ride the school bus. Additionally, the Transportation Department has a dedicated team of drivers to provide transportation home from school activities such a sports practices. Linked below are the bus routes for the 2024-2025 school year.
Cavalier Nation Information Sources
- Caroline County Public Schools Website: http://www.ccps.us/
- CHS Student Dress Code: Coming Soon
- PowerSchool Portal: https://caroline.powerschool.com/public/
- Athletics & Activities Calendar: https://www.battlefielddistrictva.org
Email: tconnolly@ccps.us
Website: https://www.ccps.us/chs/
Location: Caroline High School, Rogers Clark Boulevard, Milford, VA, USA
Phone: (804)633-9886
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Twitter: @CAVSofCHS