CHS Monthly Newsletter
August 2019
From the High School Office...
Happy August to our CHS Families.
This is an exciting time to be a Bulldog. We are currently ranked as the top school in the state. We have new construction going on that will make our school safer and create better learning opportunities. We are offering new courses and experiences for our students. Most importantly, our students are coming back to a staff that worked hard throughout the summer to ensure the best possible education for our kids.
We are proud to welcome the class of 2023 to the high school! We know these students will accomplish great things in their time at CHS. For the parents of our incoming freshmen, this newsletter serves as our monthly communication for all upcoming events and celebrations.
Fall is always the busiest time of year for a high school. Students arrive and get acclimated to their new classes, information for the year saturates their days and parents' emails, sports and activities are in full swing, and we all look forward to the celebration of CHS and our alumni during Homecoming week.
Below is information regarding registration, the first days of school, and other pertinent items for your son or daughter's return to CHS. As we move through this year, we would like to stress the necessary relationship between families and CHS staff toward our students' success. Please reach out to the CHS staff with any questions or needs as we progress through the year so that we can work together for our kids. We are very excited to start a new year with your students and look forward to all of the experiences and success to come.
Cheers to a great school year and Go Bulldogs!
Adam Kurth
Principal, Cedarburg High School
Upcoming Events and Announcements
August14: Registration: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Commons21: Registration: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM21: Senior College Application Information: 6:00pm, CPAC30: Freshmen Tailgate: 5:45 PM, CHS Baseball Pavilion September3: First Day of School4: Families New to CSD Meeting: 5:30 PM, IMC4: Senior Parent Information: 5:30 PM, Commons4: Parent Open House: 6:15 PM, Field House18: 9th-11th Grade Testing Day & Senior Post-Secondary planning in the am / Classes will resume for ALL students in the afternoon23: Financial Aid Information Night: 6:00 PM, Commons25: Homecoming Powder Puff/Bonfire: 7:00 PM27: Homecoming Parade: 5:00 PM27: Homecoming Game: 7:00 PM 28: Homecoming Dance: 8:00 PM, Vintage Gym Athletic Calendar (full calendar)Information Briefs
- Daily Announcements are read every day at 9:45 AM . Students should listen for important information. The announcements are also posted . Daily Announcements
- Please call in a student absence by 10:00 AM . The Attendance number is 376-6206. Students who become ill during the school day should go to the health room for assistance.
- Students who become ill during the school day should go the health room for assistance. A parent will be contacted if further information or assistance is needed.
Construction Update:
- Demolition of the schools west side exterior is underway.
- Excavating for the retention pond and adjusted drive with new parking on the north side of the building are underway.
- Electrical rewires to the west side of the building occurring to ensure power and access.
The construction is moving along and accommodations have been made inside the building to ensure the least disruptive environment. We are fortunate that only three teachers have been displaced for the year and all areas plan to maintain the same learning atmosphere as always.
Both of the parent drop-off and student access locations are still available and without change. Families should be aware that access to the west and north drives and parking lot (along the east side of the football field and north side of the CPAC) are gated off for construction and will not be accessible.
If you have any additional questions and to the process or progress, do not hesitate to contact the office.
Registration Information
Online Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open. The process is completed in Skyward Family Access under Families>Enrollment and Registration. Please complete this process before attending additional registration activities.
You are able to pay registration fees online with Revtrak with a credit card or check (bank draft). Be sure to also check out additional fees such as yearbook and athletic fees.
The registration process will take place on Wednesday, August 14 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM or Wednesday, August 21 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
Students will receive their schedules, have their picture taken and receive their IDs. Registration fee payment can also be made by check for those families who would rather not pay on line.
Tours led by CHS student leaders will be available during registration. These tours will start outside of the Vintage Gym entrance in the south lobby near door 8 & will run on a first come first basis.
Freshman Tailgate
On Friday, August 30th at 5:45pm, incoming freshman are encouraged to join us at CHS for the second annual Freshman Tailgate. At this event we will welcome the class of 2023 with dinner, a free t-shirt and admission to the varsity football game and a chance to meet CHS teacher, student leaders and administrators. If you student is interested in attending please register using the link below.
First Day of School Schedule
Tuesday, September 3rd
Freshmen Only in the Morning (7:30AM - 10:30AM)
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Welcome Breakfast - CHS Commons 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Administration Welcome & Introductions - CPAC8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Building Tours - Advisory Rooms9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Shortened Class Schedule10:30 AM - 10:55 AM Lunch New 10th -12th grade students will be invited to join StuCo for a meet & greet, as well as a building tour, in the morning before reporting to Advisory at 11:00am.
10th-12th GradersBus routes will run 3 ½ hours later than the routing letter states. For special days like this we do encourage students to be out at the stops earlier than the time listed on their letter.
All Students in the Afternoon (11:00AM - 2:42PM)
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM Advisory - Chromebook Distribution11:15AM - 2:42PM Students will attend all 8 blocks CHS' Alternating Block Schedule Will Begin with an "Orange Day" on
Wednesday, September 4th
Mandatory Class Meetings During Resource in the CPAC
(Students should arrive promptly by 7:28AM)
Juniors - Wednesday, September 5th
Sophomores - Friday, September 7th
Seniors - Monday, September 10th
Back to School Family Events
Please Join Us on Wednesday, September 4th
SENIOR PARENT MEETING - 5:30 PM in the Commons - Parents of Seniors are invited to attend an information meeting with the school counselors regarding the college application process.
NEW TO CSD PARENT MEETING & TOUR - 5:30 PM in the Upper IMC - Families new to the Cedarburg School District are invited to meet with administration & staff to hear what CHS has to offer students & their families.
OPEN HOUSE/PARENT BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - 6:15 PM in the Field House - Come to CHS to walk through your student’s daily schedule. Meet his/her teachers and hear their expectations for the year. Everyone should meet in the Field House at 6:15 PM for a brief welcome from the Principal and hear about our school improvement goals and initiatives for the 2018-2019 school year. Classes will start at 6:37 PM. Printed schedules, the bell schedule for the evening and building maps can be picked up from the Field House concessions. Hope to see each of you there!
Mark Your Calendars for:
CHS Homecoming Celebration - September 23rd-28th
HOMECOMING PARADE - Friday, September 27th at 5pm down Washington Avenue, Cedarburg (Parade starts at the Fairgrounds, then travels west onto Center & ends at CHS)
HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME - Kick off at 7pm vs. Slinger
CHS Fall Assessment Day
Wednesday, September 18th!
All 9th-11th grade students will be participating in a fall assessment during the morning of Wednesday, September 18th
Seniors are encouraged to take the morning to explore or solidify post-secondary plans. For more information & supports, seniors should stop in the College & Career Center.
Skinny classes will run in the afternoon for ALL students.
Hello All 2019-2020 CHS CAPP Students and Families,
This is a friendly reminder that if you/your child is interested in earning CAPP credit this upcoming school year while completing one of the following classes at CHS, they must complete the CAPP application process. Applications should have been completed in the UW System by JULY 31, 2019. If an application still needs to be submitted, students MUST request their registration information using the link below. If a student does not request their information, they cannot continue with course registration.
Complete this form AFTER submitting your application (instructions above):
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUI6l1-pQEO7CClIlWQhoGkZy5xIwAhLBy5iylOleT_wU7dw/viewform
There is no cost and no commitment by filling out the application. Here are the directions to complete the application. https://uwosh.edu/capp/students/apply/
Also, please also review the handout that was made available to at the end of May.
As always, if you have any questions please contact your CHS/CAPP teacher or Mrs. Michelle Kutz, CHS Business Department CAPP teacher at mkutz@cedarburg.k12.wi.us.
Thanks,
CHS CAPP Teachers and Counseling Department
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT
Last year, schools across Wisconsin navigated the cold and snowy weather that dictated a high number of snow days. The Cedarburg School District was in a good position due to proactively scheduling in additional instructional minutes to our school calendar. In a continued proactive measure, CHS will be adding two minutes to the end of our school day to allow one additional snow day should we encounter a similar weather trend. These minutes will be added to 4th block each day as this will help mitigate disruptions that may occur at the end of the day while allowing for inclement weather issues should we encounter another unique Wisconsin winter.
CHS ORANGE/BLACK SCHEDULE
7:28 - 8:05 (M,T,W & F) RESOURCE - (TH) COLLABORATION TIME
Monday - All Students, Tuesday - All Students, Wednesday - 9-11th, Thursday - Teacher Collaboration, Friday - 9-10th
01/B1 - 8:13 - 9:38
O2/B2 - 9:43 - 11:10
03/B3 - 11:15 - 1:10
Early Lunch - 11:15- 11:40
Split Lunch - 11:55 - 12:20
Late Lunch - 12:45 - 1:10
04/B4 - 1:15 - 2:42
CHS PTO
As we start the year and you proceed through the registration process, please consider joining the CHS PTO! The PTO does amazing things throughout the year to support our students and staff. Your membership and participation are integral in continuing the support for CHS. Additional information is available at the CHS Registration and on the CHS Website.
Sign Up HERE!
New to CHS!
Please help us in welcoming the great new educators joining the staff at Cedarburg High School. CHS always draws some of the best candidates around and we are excited about the talent, energy, and ideas that the new staff will be bringing to our kids.
Taylor Schroeder
Spanish
Kevin Nelson
Business
Cindy Macwan
Special Education
Julia Chelmowski
Special Education
Kate Halliburton
Physical Education
2019-2020 AP Changes
Beginning in the 2019-20 school year, the AP Program is introducing new resources and processes designed to help students earn college credit and placement.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Students will be asked to register for AP Exams in October. AP Exams will continue to be given in May.
- The exam fee isn’t changing. However, there will be a $40 fee for late registration (after November 8th) and a $40 cancelation or unused exam fee.
- Cedarburg High School will collect AP Test fees via Skyward when a student registers for an exam(s).
To get ready for the coming school year, students should sign up for a College Board account if they don’t already have one. All College Board programs are connected through one account, so if you have created one for the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT or College Board Opportunity Scholarships, you are all set. Students will just need to have their username and password available.
Please visit parents.collegeboard.org for more information or contact the CHS Counseling Office. More information will be distributed once school resumes.
CHS Athletics Update
Bulldog Classic Golf Outing!
The Cedarburg Athletic Booster Club's annual golf outing will take place on October 5th at The Bog at noon. Come support CHS student athletes with friends for a fun filled day with golfing, silent auction and a dinner buffet! Please visit the following link to sign-up for this wonderful event! Help us spread the word as we raise money for our student athletes at CHS!
Updated Extracurricular Code on Aug. 1st
There have been recent updates with some language in the Extracurricular Code that impacts all student athletes. Also, it now affects additional clubs/extracurriculars, which are outlined here: Robotics, FBLA, Forensics, Math team, SMART team, Fall Play, Pep Band, Marching Band, Winter Musical, Debate, DECA, Esports, Coding Club. This updated code went into effect on Aug. 1st. Please make yourself familiar with the code and it's updates. Click here to find the updated Extracurricular Code.
Online Athletics Registration
Registration for athletics can now be done through Skyward. We encourage everyone to sign-up for for all extracurriculars at once. Contact Jen O'Neil with any questions at joneil@cedarburg.k12.wi.us
CABC Membership
Join the Cedarburg Athletic Booster Club today to support ALL CHS student athletes! Click here for additional information and to become a member. Go Bulldogs!!!
Thank you Coach Friess
Coach Friess recently retired at the CHS head baseball. We appreciate his dedication to our student athletes for the past 41 years!!!
CHS Strength & Conditioning Philosophy
We are excited to have all CHS student athletes weight lifting in-season during the 2019-20 school year. This will create a competitive advantage for our athletes by making them more explosive while preventing injuries. Our culture will also be enhanced as students from different sports workout together and unify as Bulldog athletes! Feel free to connect with your son/daughter's coach to learn more about this exciting initiative!
Bulldog Clothing
Are you looking for additional Bulldog clothing??? Click here to purchase the latest CHS spiritwear!!!
Student Athlete Leadership
The Student Athlete Leadership is entering its third year with Mr. Hannam as the lead advisor. They visit Webster Middle School throughout the school year to discuss various challenges teenagers encounter on a regular basis. This group also led a 5k that raised over $5,000 for a teacher battling cancer. Members of this club have also discussed how to increase attendance at sporting events and improve the overall culture around CHS. Please encourage your son/daughter to participate in this club this upcoming school year. Feel free to contact Jon Hannam for any information regarding this club at jhannam@cedarburg.k12.wi.us.
Upcoming Dates
Powderpuff/Bonfire: Sept 25th 7pm
Homecoming Parade: Sept 27th 5pm
Homecoming football game: Sept 27th 7pm vs. Slinger
Homecoming Dance: Sept 28th 8pm
Social Media:
For updates on Twitter, please follow @chsADjhannam
Parent Portal
Mark you calendars for our 2019/20 School year Cedarburg School District Parent Engagement Series!
October 22nd, 2019:
- Dare to Know: The Truth About Vaping/Juuling and Your Child
Additional quarterly events coming soon!
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Go Dawgs!