THE CHURCHILL CATCH UP
What You Need To Know
November 13, 2023
OPENING DOORS FOR NEW BEGINNINGS
Term 2 Ends: Tuesday, November 21
Term 3 Begins: Monday, November 27
Term 3 Enrollment Period: November 6-20
If you know someone that may be interested in enrolling in CCHS, please have them call for an appointment: 248-588-5050, ext 1502
LAST WEEK OF TERM 2
This is the last week of Term 2. Term 2 ends next Tuesday, 11/21. Please check with your teachers on end of term expectations, different teachers may have different requirements.
Each of you have different circumstances. Some are doing great, keep working and finish strong. Some have gotten behind, bwe here each day and work to catch up. Some are or have been moved online, finish strong by 11/21. Some of you have been paused, set a goal to start Term 3 strong on 11/27.
Class of 2024
Information for Graduates
- 5/23: Prom (7pm), hosted by ROHS, location: TBD
- 6/4: Graduation Practice (5:30pm), location: Churchill
- 6/5: Graduation (7:00, graduates arrive no later than 6:30pm), location: Churchill
Prospective graduates and parents please look for more information to come regarding caps, gowns, etc. beginning mid-February from Carrie Egan.
Churchill is a Shared Space
As a reminder, Churchill Community Education Center is a shared learning and working space. Being respectful of this is an expectation for everyone. This includes word choices, volume of voice, physical behavior and topics of conversation. Those not following expectations will be asked to adjust their behavior or may lead to further consequences such as being asked to leave the building and wait outside for their transportation.
Optimist Club Student Recognition
CCHS Recipient: Valin Szymkowski
Every fall The Royal Oak Optimist Club celebrates students that model the Optimist Creed from Berkeley, Royal Oak, Shrine and Churchill High Schools. This year CCHS chose Valin (far left in picture) to be our recipient. Valin is a current senior that looks forward to being completed with his high school credits this term. He is actively working on his Eagle Scout rank, is an avid outdoorsman and photographer. Valin plans to continue serving his community by training to become a Firefighter. Congratulations Valin!!!
Oakland Schools Technical Center (OSTC) and Dual Enrollment Information
See Paul for Information
If you want to sign up to meet with Paul please push the red button of the program you are interested in.
School Picture Purchasing Information
Picture days were October 16 and 17. To order pictures online please go to: Mylifetouch.com and use the ID code below.
Picture Day ID: EVT3D93S6
If you were absent on picture days an opportunity to have an ID made will be provided later in the school year.
Attendance Expectations
Attendance Policy Overview
Although excused absences are counted in our attendance policy, teachers may allow students to make up missed assignments/points with an excused absence.
The number of minutes for tardies will be tracked by teachers and may count as a day of absence.
Hours 1 and 3: 90 minutes will result in an absence and count towards the 5
Hour 2: 50 minutes will result in an absence and count towards the 5
Afternoons at CCHS
AFTERNOONS ARE AN UNUSED OPPORTUNITY!!!
During the afternoons students can do the following:
- Make up time due to absences or tardies
- This is the number one way to reduce time that you have missed by being out of school for any reason
- Complete/Makeup work
- Meet with teachers or staff for additional support and help
- Request and complete an extra class to earn additional credit
- Spend time with a trusted adult
Parking Passes
Parking passes are expected at CCHS. There is no cost for the pass, but we need to have a record of who is parking in the lot. Please see Carrie in the main office for a parking pass.
Parking passes are available now. Students that do not have a parking pass may have their driving/parking privileges taken away.
Questions About: Credits, Schedules, Options After Graduation or Need to Talk?
SEE PAUL
Paul is our full time counselor. He is here to help for any of the above and more! His office is in the Learning Commons and he is available before and after school.
Need a Chromebook?
Sign up for a district provided chromebook!
All students in second through twelfth grades in Royal Oak Schools have the option of receiving a district-issued Chromebook to use for their time in the district.
Chromebooks are for students’ educational use at home and at school.
There is no cost to families to receive a Chromebook.
Parents/guardians are required to complete a form prior to receiving a Chromebook agreeing to district technology policies and practices. The link is below.
23-24 School Year Calendar
Dates to Remember
November:
- Tuesday, 21st: End of Term 2, 1/2 day for students
- Wednesday-Friday, 22nd-24th: Thanksgiving Recess, No School
- Monday, 27th: First Day of Term 3
December:
- Monday-Friday, 25-29th: Winter Break, No School
January:
- Monday-Friday: 1-5th: Winter Break, No School
- Monday: 15th: No School, MLK Day
- Thursday: 18th: End of Term 3, 1/2 day for students
- Friday: 19th: No School for students, Records Day
- Monday: 22nd: First day of Term 4
Reporting an Absence
Please remember to call Carrie in the main office to report your child's absence.
248-588-5050, ext. 1502.
Operating Information
If you have not had a chance to review the operating plan for this school year please take a couple of minutes and do so.
Staff List and Contacts
Teachers should be contacted first when there is a question or concern regarding a class.
Food Services
Breakfast and Lunch Services
Every student can receive free meals in the 2023 2024 school year!
It is still very important that you fill out a free/reduced meal application. Students and families may qualify for other program fee reductions based on their eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. Federal and state education funding uses free and reduced-price eligibility.
Please complete the 2023-2024 online application
For assistance, please contact our Food Service Department at (248) 435-8500 ext. 1123.
Ordering Breakfast and Lunch
Blessings in a Backpack
“Blessings in a Backpack” is a program designed to provide students on the free and reduced lunch program with enough food for three meals a day during the weekends. This program, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, is active in Royal Oak Schools. If you agree to take part in this program during the school year, your child will receive a bag filled with food for the weekend.
For assistance, please contact Carrie in the main office.
Annual Registration Updates
You can access this through ParentConnect. If you need assistance with this please reach out to Carrie.