CCPS values your child’s attendance at school. We need your help! Please monitor your child’s attendance and help them obtain a high quality education with their peers in school. Last year, our CHS's absenteeism rate was 24%. As we aim to meet the state accreditation standards we want to decrease this number to 17%!! Thank you for your partnership in your child’s education. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the academic year for any reason, including excused absences, unexcused absences, and suspensions. Based on a 175-day school year, that means approximately 17 days per year or 2 to 3 days per month. Missed instruction, regardless of the reason, can have significant academic consequences, and this applies to all students, including those with excused absences.
Our winners picked out their shoes this week!
As we approach the Advanced Placement (AP) exam ordering season, it's important to recognize the numerous benefits these exams offer:
Earning College Credits: Scoring well on AP exams can allow students to earn college credits during high school, potentially bypassing introductory courses and saving on tuition costs (Princeton Review).
Strengthening College Applications: AP courses and exams demonstrate students' commitment to rigorous, college-level work, making them more attractive to admissions officers (Appily).
Developing College-Ready Skills: Engaging in AP coursework helps students build essential skills such as critical thinking, time management, and effective study habits, which are invaluable in higher education and beyond (AP Central).
Exploring Academic Interests: With a wide range of AP subjects available, students can delve deeper into areas they are passionate about, aiding in informed decisions about college majors and career paths (Princeton Review).
Financial Benefits: Earning college credits through AP exams can lead to significant savings on tuition, as students may graduate earlier or reduce their course load (Princeton Review).
We encourage students to take full advantage of the AP courses and exams they are enrolled in. The dedication and hard work invested now can yield substantial rewards in the future.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to your AP teacher or 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.
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.
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