Attention Glads! We have reached the time of the year for parent/teacher conferences. Please pay close attention to the schedules below. On Tuesday, October 16, we will operate on a Monday schedule with students reporting to all 7 periods. Wednesday through Friday, we will operate on a shortened schedule as school will dismiss at 1:30 pm. Please plan accordingly. Detailed schedules are below. Parents, if you have not been contacted for a conference, please reach out to your student's Advisement Teacher as soon as possible. It is imperative that you stay updated on your student's progress. Progress reports will be distributed during parent conferences. Parents please enter the building for conferences through the Front Office/Mell Lobby entrance. A guide will be available to assist you in getting to your designated area.

Tuesday, October 16, 2018: 7 period day (week of October Conferences)

We will run a Monday schedule on this day. You will see all 7 classes for 45 minutes each. This will allow you to see all classes 4 times this week for 45 minutes each time.

8:45 - 9:30 1st period

9:35 - 10:20 2nd period

10:25 - 11:10 3rd period

11:15 - 12:55 4th period

1:00 - 1:45 5th period

1:50 - 2:35 6th period

2:40 - 3:25 7th period

Regular Lunch Times for Tuesday, Oct 16

1st: 11:10 - 11:34

2nd: 11:39 - 12:01

3rd: 12:06 - 12:28

4th: 12:33 - 12:55

Wednesday, October 17, 2018: Early Release - shortened Wed schedule

8:45 - 9:29 2nd period

9:34 - 10:18 3rd period

10:22 - 11:54 Advisement

11:58 - 12:42 6th period

12:46 - 1:30 7th period

Thursday, October 18, 2018: Early Release - shortened Thur schedule

8:45 - 9:29 1st period

9:34 - 10:18 3rd period

10:22 - 11:54 4th period

11:58 - 12:42 5th period

12:46 - 1:30 7th period

Friday, October 19, 2018: Early Release - shortened Tue schedule

8:45 - 9:29 1st period

9:34 - 10:18 2nd period

10:22 - 11:54 4th period

11:58 - 12:42 5th period

12:46 - 1:30 6th period

Adjusted Lunch Times for Wednesday Oct 17 through Friday Oct 19

1st: 10:22 - 10:43

2nd: 10:46 - 11:07

3rd: 11:10 - 11:31

4th: 11:33 - 11:54

Athens Career Academy Students:

ACCA Morning Students (Transportation & Lunch Information):

* Normal morning pickup at your high schools to ACCA.

* Buses will pick up at ACCA at 11:00 am to take students back to home high schools .

* ACCA morning students should eat 4th lunch at their home high school, which is from 11:33 - 11:54.

ACCA All Day Students (Transportation & Lunch Information):

* Normal morning pickup at your high schools to ACCA.

* ACCA all day students should eat lunch at ACCA from 10:50 - 11:20.

* Buses will pick up at ACCA at 1:00 pm to take student back to home high schools.

One Day Bus Pass Request

All requests must be written and received in the Attendance Office by 10:00 am.

Early Dismissal Request

All requests must be written and received in the Attendance Office upon school arrival. Students that drive to school must have a DISMISSAL REQUEST FORM to leave the parking lot. This form MUST be given to security at the security gate.

Certificate of School Enrollment Forms

Students, if you’re planning to apply for a learner’s permit or driver’s license, the Georgia Department of Driver Services requires a Certificate of School Enrollment. This form is located in the Front Office. Please fill out Part A only and bring to the Attendance Office to be signed. Once it’s signed please take this form back to the Front Office to be notarized. Please bring this form during your lunch period or upon school arrival. Forms will not be signed or notarized during class periods.

Need tips for college planning? We’re here to help!

If you would like 1-1 assistance to talk about your college plans, complete your college applications or financial aid applications, please make an appointment with your college adviser Ms. Johnson. Parents are also welcomed to schedule meetings along with their student.

Check out the Counseling Department’s Senior Newsletter.

The Counseling Office will be posting all scholarship announcements, links to scholarship databases, and information about state aid on our new Scholarship Guide which is available at http://bit.ly/censcholarships . Please check this document weekly for updates/additions.

Worried about your Free Application for Federal Student Aid? Join your college adviser and financial aid professionals for a FAFSA Workshop Night on October 17th from 6-8pm in the Media Center. We are here to answer your financial aid questions and coach you through the financial aid process. RSVP at bit.ly/cenfafsa

Need a fee waiver? If your student needs a fee waiver for SAT and/or ACT exams, they will have to see their College Adviser, Ms. Johnson, in the counseling office.

Here are the test dates and registration deadlines for 2018-2019. A fee waiver will not cover late registration fees, so be sure to register on time.

Who is my Counselor?

Kanika Barnett-Jewell -- Last Names A-D

Toawondia Underwood -- Last Names E-J

Ashlee Perry -- Last Names K-Q

Angelia Bruce -- Last Names R-Z

Tonia Jones -- Graduation Coach

Brionna Johnson -- College Adviser

ASVAB Test Date is November 14, 2018

Students in grades 10-12 are encouraged to register for The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test that grades you in four critical areas - Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Mathematics Knowledge. The ASVAB is the military entrance test and is required for all who plan to enter any branch of military service. However, taking the test does NOT equate to a commitment to join. In addition to determining a person's Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score, the ASVAB also provides one of the best Career Interest Inventories available and is therefore relevant to ALL students. The ASVAB provides direction on courses of study in post secondary as well as possible vocations based on individual results and is FREE! Please click the link below to sign up for the ASVAB https://goo.gl/forms/a4rlry4I5HPG50a53

Enter the Healthy Brain Campaign’s Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest! This year’s theme is “Life is a Journey--Travel Drug Free.” Entry should be no larger than a poster board. Theme must be included on the poster board and be the main focus. Must be original artwork. All posters will be judged by a panel of school and community representatives. If you have questions please contact: Heather Headley, Prevention Specialist 706-546-7721 ext 20756. Deadline to enter is October 19th. Submit entries to the Counseling Office.

Youth Leadership Athens applications are available now! Click on the link to download. This program is available to 10th and 11th grade students and focuses on leadership development, volunteerism/public service, government, arts, and economic development.

This is the final week for applications to be submitted. The Application Deadline is Noon, Friday, October 19, 2018. Completed applications must be returned to the counseling office or mailed to Susan Mull, 330 Skyline Parkway, Athens, GA 30606. Submit your application today!

Student parking permits are now on sale. Please make sure you have the parking permit application completely filled out before taking it to Officer Loggins. The cost is $25 cash or check and you will need to have your license and valid proof of insurance for your vehicle.

• No After School sessions during the entire week of Parent Conferences (10/15-10/18)

• Zero Period and the “Morning Session” will continue to meet.

ODYSSEY

The award-winning ODYSSEY Newsmagazine is offering subscriptions. The price for mailed subscriptions is $20. Please make checks payable to CCHS ODYSSEY. Find online exclusives at www.odysseynewsmagazine.net. For advertising information, contact business@odysseynewsmagazine.net.

Follow us on social media: @ODYSSEYNEWSMAG on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can view our broadcast work on YouTube.

GLADS! Yearbooks will be on sale during Monday and Friday lunch periods in the Mell Lobby. Come by the yearbook table during lunch on Mondays for a spooktacular surprise, and if you buy your yearbooks on Friday you will receive a mystery gift. SENIORS: Don’t forget to ask us about the OCTOBER senior ad special.

Seniors--It’s time to schedule your senior meeting with your counselor ASAP! Please see Ms. Jewell in the Counseling Office ASAP to schedule your meeting. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend! Counselors will be reviewing progress toward graduation and helping students/parents develop a plan for reaching post-secondary goals. Counselors will also review and finalize the spelling of your name for printing diplomas.

The Counseling Office will be posting all scholarship announcements, links to scholarship databases, and information about state aid on our new Scholarship Guide which is available at: http://bit.ly/censcholarships . Please check this document weekly for updates/additions.

Yearbook Senior Ads are for sale: Contact domingon@clarke.k12.ga.us for pricing and questions

Senior t-shirts are for sale through 10/19/18 (Friday, October 19th). They can be purchased in Mrs. Upton’s room (285). We will not be doing a re-order so please get money in on time. Students, teachers, and parents can order. Payment can be made with cash or credit/debit ($1.50 convenience fee)- no personal checks will be accepted.

T-shirts ($15)

Long Sleeve ($20)

Hoodie ($25)

Junior Dues for Prom are now $25 and can be paid to Ms. Jones (room #:291) or Ms. Croft (room #: 287) with cash or check. Please make checks out to Clarke Central High School.

Dues will go up to $50 AFTER winter break. We will only take dues BEFORE or AFTER school. This payment covers entrance into prom. If you paid dues as a junior and are now a senior, you do not have to pay again. If you are unsure, or have questions. Please see Ms. Jones (jonesco2@clarke.k12.ga.us) or Ms. Croft (crofta@clarke.k12.ga.us).

Bella's of Distinction

Bella's of Distinction is a group that promotes leadership, positivity and unity among young women. Join us Mondays & Wednesdays after school in the Media Center.

Black Culture Club

Black Culture Club meets every Tuesday at 3:45 in Mr. Ash's Room #219. This week we will watch the film "Get Out". Come watch and eat pizza.

Chess Club

Chess Club meets Mondays in room 108 from 3:35 to 4:30.

Ecology Club

Ecology Club meets every Monday at 8:10 am in Rm 186. Come if you are interested in volunteering and helping the environment!

FCA

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every morning at 8:15 in Coach Cavin’s room.

Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl

We have a great team established! We will meet Wednesdays at 3:35 pm in the Media Center.

Humane Society

Meets 1st Thursday of every month in Room 108 from 3:45-4:30 pm.

JROTC

Gladiator JROTC Picture Day October 22nd 2018 (Makeup October 29th 2018)

Mock Trial

The CCHS Mock Trial Team meetings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 pm in Room 242.

Mu Alpha Theta

A national honor society for 10th, 11th, 12th grade students with a 90 or above cumulative math average meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in Rm 106.

SAGA

SAGA, the Sexuality and Gender Alliance, will meet in room 332 on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:15. LGBT students and allies are encouraged to come.

Spanish Club

Join us on the first Monday of the month at 8:00 am in room 393. All are welcome, regardless of the language you study! ¡Nos vemos!

Student Government Association (SGA)

SGA Meets Thursdays from 3:45-4:30 in Room 136.'

Women in STEM

Open to all. Join us Tuesday, October 16 in Room 313. Doughnuts will be provided.

Women’s Studies

The Women’s Studies Club meets every Monday after school in Ms. McNeeley’s Room 321.

Yoga Club

Yoga Club meets Mondays & Fridays at 8 am in Room 389. All are welcome to join!

The Young Democrats Club

The Young Democrats club meets Wednesdays after school in room 111. The club is open to all and we encourage new students to join -- no political experience needed! The club focuses on making political change in Georgia and getting students informed and politically involved.

• Oct 16 - Cross Country at Clarke/Oconee Championship (Athens Academy)

• Oct 16 - JV Football vs. Cedar Shoals (A)

• Oct 16 - C-team Football vs. Cedar Shoals (A)

Important Notes

• Purchase Gladiator Spirit Wear online - https://cchsathletics.itemorder.com/sale. New items are available.

• Watch Gladiator Athletics on NFHS Digital Network. Subscribe to the NFHS Network and a portion of your subscription purchase will be given back to Clarke Central High School. Watch live sporting events and stats whenever you want, wherever you are. Click here to subscribe.

• October 16 - Band Fall Concert 5:30 pm Mell Auditorium

• October 16 - Community Health Night Oglethorpe Ave Elem School 6-8 pm.

• October 17-19 - Fall Parent Conferences (early release days)

• October 17 - FAFSA Night for seniors/senior parents

• October 17 - UGA Honors Rep at CCHS

• October 23 - Chorus Fall Concert at Clarke Middle School 6 pm

• October 26 - Fall Break

Are you carrying a water bottle, and drinking water regularly throughout the day? If not, do your body a favor and drink more water. Most of your body is made up of water! Here are some of the signs which may indicate you are not drinking enough:

• Having dark yellow urine

• Feeling lightheaded, dizzy

• Low energy, sluggish, irritability

• Having a rapid heartbeat

• Having very dry skin, sunken eyes

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Email: hilll@clarke.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/clarkecentral
Location: 350 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: 706-357-5200
Twitter: @clarkecentral