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Summer Updates from Clark
Info to know
Our school wide theme for this year is "Growing Together: Cultivating knowledge, kindness, and community." Seems appropriate as we grow in many ways entering year 21. We all look forward to exciting things ahead!
Health Forms (for returning students) were mailed with the reminder letter for the orientation/ updates session. Make sure you get those back to us ASAP so you'll be able to proceed with your course schedule, getting new ID, laptop, etc. Nothing will be given out until your paperwork is returned. More paperwork will be provided at orientation on Wednesday, August 7 at 5:30 pm.
**Newly enrolling students would've completed with their enrollment packet**
Sibling coming to Clark? If so, a parent only needs to attend 1 of the orientation sessions, however, the new student needs to attend the Thursday, August 8 session as there will be information shared that pertains to new students that will not be covered in the returner session.
Summer A books should be returned to the front office now. All summer books must be returned before getting fall books or the new laptop.
Have you moved recently and forgot to tell us? Make sure to send new proof of residency/ address to kfarias1@irsc.edu We need all student records to be accurate and have been getting mailings bouncing back from several students who did not report an address change.
Clark will conduct teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) training for students entering 10th – 12th beginning on July 16, 2024. This is an evidence-based training that teaches teens in grades 10-12, or ages 15- 18, how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in their friends and peers. The training gives teens the skills they need to have supportive conversations with their friends and emphasizes the importance of getting help from a responsible and trusted adult. Look for an email soon to sign up.
Debate sponsorships available: contact Ms. H ahutches@irsc.edu Lots of traveling due to such a strong group of students. Let's help recoup last year's expenses and set the up for success this year.
Student and Adult Volunteers needed for the front desk. Email swhelpley@irsc.edu of you can give any time starting in August. Returning volunteers- there will be a required training session, so stay tuned for the date and time options.
Our new access management system is now active. This means, your ID card is REQUIRED to enter the building, as well as the office, knowledge room, dome, and classrooms. Every student will be given a new ID card at orientation. You will need to have it with you and on you each and every day. A replacement is $10 and after 1 time "forgetting" it, you will be charged the $10 as well as possible consequences in accordance with the code of conduct.
Students United is accepting applications for their upcoming group. This is an incredible opportunity to learn more about non-profits in our community. unitedwaymartin.org/StudentsUnited
More than just a meal- Meal Application Update: Meal Applications for the 2024-2025 SY will be available July 10, 2024 on MySchoolApps.com. There are other benefits when students apply and qualify for free and/or reduced lunches. This can include SAT/ACT test waivers, college application waivers, and additional funding opportunities for the school. If you don't apply, you won't know if you qualify!
NEW COURSE OFFERINGS FOR FALL
I am very excited to share with you three career clock hour dual enrollment programs have been approved to be offered at the IRSC Chastain Campus for the 2024-2025 school year. These three programs are
Early Childhood Education, Medical Assisting, and Pharmacy Technician. Since these are career clock hour programs, the eligibility criteria reflect a minimum 2.0 GPA, NO placement scores, and NO SLS 1101 class, in order to enroll.
Classes will be offered at the Chastain Campus, Monday through Thursday from 8-9:15 am . Additionally, one Friday each month, students will participate in an experiential learning/lab field trip specific to their program at the Massey campus (transportation provided from the Chastain campus).
If you are interested in joining one of these programs, please email Ms. Stastny at kstastny@irsc.edu
Also, a HS Chem Honors and DE Chem has been added. They will also be available this spring, but if interested in adding to your schedule, email Ms. Stastny.
New faces at Clark!
We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Kristin Skarie as our new part time Student Success Services Assistant!
We are also excited to welcome Dr. Birgit Groell as our new Chemistry/ Physical Sciences teacher.
As mentioned earlier, we are also welcoming Mrs. Megan Croft as our new ELA teacher.
Finally, Officer Hines has chosen to transfer to the Ft. Pierce campus, so we will be welcoming a new Guardian in August. Stay tuned!
Important Dates!
Wednesday, August 7 beginning at 5:30 pm- Returning Student Updates and Orientation
Thursday, August 8 beginning at 5:30 pm- NEW Student Orientation
Sunday, August 11 noon- 3:00 pm- Clark 20th Anniversary Celebration
Monday, August 12- Clark classes and SLS1101 at Clark begin
Wednesday, August 21- IRSC Classes begin/ 1st Blood Drive
Friday, August 23- Parent/ Community Volunteer Meet and Greet 9:30 am DOME
Monday, September 4- Labor Day Holiday- Clark and IRSC CLOSED
New Class Schedule- Don't Forget!
Block 1: 8:00-9:25
Block 2: 9:30-10:55
Block 3: 11:00- 12:25
LUNCH
Block 4: 1:05- 2:30
HOSA Wins big in their International Competition!
Shouting a giant congrats to Sara and Rachel who represented IRSC/Clark extremely well! We are hoping many more health sciences students will get involved this school year.
Sara Anderson
Family Medicine Physician
· SILVER Medal - HOSA
· Plaque (from American Academy of Family Physicians)
· (Top 10 finalist) Excellence Award Certificate & Pin
Barbara James Community Health Service Award
· SILVER level - Excellence Award Certificate & Pin
HOSA Happenings
· Excellence Award Certificate & Pin
Family Medicine Career Test - National Geographic Academy
· (Top 10 finalist) Excellence Award Certificate & Pin
HOSA University 201: Chapter Officers
· Excellence Award Certificate
Rachel Cannon
Physical Therapy
· GOLD Medal - HOSA
· Plaque (from American Physical Therapy Association)
· (Top 10 finalist) Excellence Award Certificate & Pin
Courtesy Corp (Volunteer conference personnel)