Weekly Newsletter 11/25

Posted Date: 11/24/24 (6:00 PM)

CHSI Community Newsletter

November 25, 2024

Principal's Message

Greetings Families,

We have a lot to be proud of this week! Please read our Brag Board below to learn which Jags we are highlighting for outstanding achievement. I am so proud of these kids!

Additionally, our exam schedule is posted below. Please read to find out the in-person testing schedule of your student. Our teachers are busy preparing our students for final exams. It is important that they are in attendance for those reviews and our final exams. Remember, in high school, exams count 25% of your student's final grade for a course.

I hope all of your families have an awesome and restful Thanksgiving break.

In partnership,

Ashley Short

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Important Dates

High School Dates:

November 27-29: Thanksgiving; No School

December 9-13: Final Exams (non-EOC class)

December 16-20: EOC Window

December 23-January 3: Winter Break

College Dates:

Student Success Events for Finals Prep Dec. 3-6: guest speaker, therapy dogs, and spa day (more information will be sent via email from the Office of Retention and Student Success Office.)
College Course Final Exams Dec. 9 - 13
College End of the Semester: Dec. 15
College Beginning of the Semester: Jan. 13
College Closed: Jan. 20

Juniors are out for winter break for the college break: December 16-January 13

Link to CCHS College Calendar

Exam Calendar

Week of December 9th: HS teachers will have class finals (non-EOC) 11th graders will have college finals.
December 16th: Belch CTE Exams (all 9th graders in-person.) 10th/11th Remote
December 17th: No Testing (We will communicate optional math tutoring soon) Remote 9/10/11
December 18th: Math 1 and Math 3 EOC testing (9th/10th in-person if testing) If a 9th or 10th grader does not have a math this semester, they can be remote. 11th grade remote.
December 19th: Movie field trip optional; students have forms. If a student needs to make up an EOC it will be required this day instead of the movie.

Week of December 16th: All 11th graders are finished with college for the semester. They can be remote for the week unless they want to attend the movie on December 19th.

Brag Board

Students and Parents: Please email Mrs. Short if your child has gotten any recognitions so they can be spotlighted in our newsletter.

Outset Program

We had several students chosen for Outset Camp. Outset is a summer camp for students exploring medicine and is highly competitive.

Congratulations to Sai B., Yaswanth R., and Omar C. for being selected!

If there are more students, please let us know so they can be highlighted.

HOSA Regionals

Congratulations to the following students for placing in the HOSA regional:

Dental Terminology

#2 Oviya M

#4 Lonnie J

#8 Omar C

#9 Vania F

Epidemiology

#2 Sathvik K

#4 Krithikesh K

#5 Yaswanth R

Home Health Aide

#1 Dhyana V

Medical Law and Ethics

#6 Akacya C

Medical Math

#7 Olivia D

#10 Ryan G

Medical Terminology

#1 Alina J

#3 Sammy A

#4 Isabella C

#6 Lorena R

#8 Manasvi V

#9 Desola O

Occupational Therapy

#1 Shiven N

Pathophysiology

#4 Shelby P

Sport Medicine

#9 Reem J

CHSI PTO

PTO Fundraiser

Congratulations on successfully selling over $5,000 in Double Good popcorn.

Make it a great week; you deserve it!

Executive Board Meeting Notes

November Executive Board Meeting

Opportunity for HS Students

Youth Legislative Assembly

Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the annual YOUTH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - March 7-9, 2025, in Raleigh.
“North Carolina’s Youth Legislative Assembly offers students a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the legislative process and to develop leadership skills that will help them succeed in life,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore. “We are proud to continue this long tradition of helping prepare our state’s future leaders.”

For information and to submit your application go to - https://www.ncleg.gov/YLA Applications are being accepted through January 16, 2025. For more information, please email YLA Coordinator erica.gallion@ncleg.gov or call 919-301-1372.

Order a Yearbook!

Josten's Yearbooks

Yearbooks are available for purchase online at Josten's!

See Ms. McBee with any questions.

Order a Yearbook

Message from Mrs. Louallen, Early College Liason

Parents/Students,

I created an Office Hour Calendar for the Fall semester (see attached). Beginning mid-October, I will have office hours three days a week for all students to meet with me. If students need to meet with me outside my designated office hours, they need to schedule a meeting with me using the link in my email signature. My CCS105 office hours Tuesday-Friday from 2-2:30pm will occur at the college (office 127), but I would like to host my Monday office hours in the DEN if possible.

Schedule a Meeting with me:

https://calendly.com/mikahlalouallen/30min?month=2024-09

Mikahla Louallen, M.Ed.

Early College Liaison

Retention and Student Success

Mikahla.Louallen@cabarruscollege.edu

O: 704-403-0530

EXXAT

IMPORTANT: Exxat Requirements

Juniors

All outstanding, expired, or expiring documents in Exxat must be submitted by Friday, November 29th. Specific requirements include:

Meningococcal Vaccine: Due in August.
Flu Vaccination: Due on November 1st.
Health Insurance Renewal: Required by December 31st.

Failure to meet these deadlines will result in a hold on your account, and you will be unable to attend Spring semester courses until fully compliant in Exxat. Weekly notifications will be sent to students and parents until compliance is achieved.

Sophomores

All Exxat compliance requirements must be submitted and approved by Friday, December 15th. Submitting earlier allows time for review and resubmission if needed before the start of the semester. Incomplete compliance by the deadline will result in a hold on your account, and you will not be permitted to attend Spring semester courses until fully compliant.

For your convenience, the presentation and recording from Tuesday’s Virtual Info Session are below.

TExxat Requirement Presentation 1.pptx

hvideo1995425716.mp4

Freshman: Forms & Badge Photo Submission

There are still students missing critical forms necessary to set up their college accounts. Without these forms, we cannot create accounts, potentially delaying access to vital academic resources, including the Early College Student Resource Center.

Additionally, 33 students have not submitted their badge photo to Atrium Health. Email invitations for badge photo submissions have been sent to students' K-12 email addresses. If your student hasn’t received the invite, please have them:

Check their spam/junk folder.
Contact me directly at mikahla.louallen@cabarruscollege.edu for assistance.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines at the College:

Student Success Events for Finals Prep Dec. 3-6: guest speaker, therapy dogs, and spa day (more information will be sent via email from the Office of Retention and Student Success Office.)
Final Exams Dec. 9 - 13
End of the Semester: Dec. 15
Grades Due: Dec. 16
Beginning of the Semester: Jan. 13
College Closed: Jan. 20

Pathway Preview Nights

10th Grade Families:

Get ready to Zoom into Your Future with our Pathway Preview Nights! These exciting sessions are your chance to explore the unique programs offered at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and discover the amazing careers waiting for you in healthcare and science prior to declaring your pathway!

Mark your calendars for these engaging 30-minute sessions:

🗓️ Thursday, January 23 | 6:30 – 7:00 pm

Surgical Technology with Michelle Payne

🗓️ Thursday, January 30 | 6:30 – 7:00 pm

Biomedical Sciences with Dr. Tracy James

🗓️ Thursday, February 6 | 6:30 – 7:00 pm

Nursing with Dr. Kim Plemmons

🗓️ Thursday, February 13 | 6:30 – 7:00 pm

Medical Assistant with Dr. Rachel Houston

🗓️ Thursday, February 20 | 6:30 – 7:00 pm

Occupational Therapy Assistant with Nancy Green

🗓️ Thursday, February 27 | 6:30 – 7:00 pm

Life Sciences

During each session, you’ll hear from our expert program leaders, get an insider’s look at these exciting fields, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Whether you’re curious about what these programs offer or envisioning your future career, this is the perfect time to explore.

How to Join:

We’ll send Zoom meeting links as each session approaches. Stay tuned for more details!

Why Attend?

Gain valuable insights into the pathways that interest you.
Start planning your journey toward a meaningful healthcare or science career.
Get answers to your questions directly from the program leaders!

We can’t wait to see you there and help you take the next step toward your future!

Spring Workshop Series:

I am currently in the process of planning a spring workshop series primarily for our juniors on three topics: Pathways to Patients (Pre-Health Prep), Polish Your Professional Shine (Resume & Cover Letter) and Next Stop: Your Dream College (Transfer Readiness). I hope to have more details shared with students upon their return from Winter Break.

Contacts

Ashley Short, Principal

ashley.short@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Tyeshia Robinson, Counselor

tyeshia.robinson@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Meredith Campbell, Social Worker

meredith.campbell@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Mikahla Louallen, Early College Liason with Cabarrus College of HS

mikahla.louallen@cabarruscollege.edu

Bonnie Clay, Attendance/Data Manager/Treasurer

bonnie.clay@cabarrus.k12.nc.us