Weekly Newsletter 12/2

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CHSI Community Newsletter

December 2, 2024

Principal's Message

Greetings Families,

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break and students are rested up for the final stretch.

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 high school course. College course exam weights depend on the professor. Please have your college student check the professor's syllabus.

In partnership,

Ashley Short

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Important Dates

High School Dates:

December 3: Makeup Yearbook Photos-See Ms. McBee from 10:25-12:25 to get your photo taken

December 9-13: HS 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- 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 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. If they stay home the week of December 16th, they need to do remote attendance.

10th Grade Pathway Nights

10th Grade Families, Do you want to see what your pathway options are before you declare?

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!

Brag Board

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

President's Volunteer Service Award

Harshini V., a 10th-grade student, has been awarded the prestigious PSVA Gold Award in recognition of her remarkable contribution of over 100 hours of volunteer work across various community service initiatives.

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

2nd Annual Cybersecurity Summit with Wells Fargo

CCS is excited to partner with Wells Fargo to offer the 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Summit on March 26th! The planning team has worked diligently to make sure this is an interactive experience! If you are interested in attending, please sign up using this google form. Also, let your teachers and Mrs. Short know if you get selected for the opportunity.

If you have questions about the Cybersecurity Summit, please email Jennifer.Caligan@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.

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

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