CHS Monthly Newsletter

September 2019

From the High School Office...

Welcome Back!

And just like that, day one of the 2019-2020 school year is here. At the district welcome back presentations, a guest speaker with four school-aged children referred to Tuesday as a "national holiday." We are extremely happy to have your kids back.

We want to remind families that Tuesday begins with our Class of 2023 only. We welcome freshman to the high school with a breakfast catered by Aramark Food Service, share some high school basics, and walk them through their schedules. Grades 10th-12th begin their day at 11:00am. The first day schedule is linked for your convenience.

Our 2019 CHS Open House is this Wednesday night beginning at 6:15pm in the CHS Fieldhouse. This is a great time to get a quick update on the state of CHS and to visit with all of your son or daughter's teachers as you traverse their academic schedule.

Every high school educator loves September. Students return to our classrooms, there is a tremendous energy across building, and the excitement of Homecoming gives us all something to look forward to. We welcome the 2019-2020 school year and hope that we continue to grow the success and opportunities for your students that are the trademark of CHS.

Cheers to a great school year and Go Bulldogs.

Adam Kurth

Principal, Cedarburg High School

Upcoming Events and Announcements

September

3: First Day of School

4: Senior Parent Information: 5:30 PM, Commons

4: New to CHS/CSD Parent Meeting: 5:30 PM, IMC

4: Open House: 6:15 PM, Field House

18: Fall Testing Day (9th-11th) / Classes for all students will resume in the afternoon

23: Financial Aid Information: 6:00 PM, Commons

25: Homecoming Powder Puff/BonFire: 7:00 PM

27: Homecoming Parade: 5:00 PM

27: Homecoming Game: 7:00 PM

28: Homecoming Dance: 8:00 PM, Vintage Gym

October

4: No School

5: 4th Annual Bulldog Classic Golf Outing

16: PAST Testing

16: Jam for Charity: 6:00 PM, CPAC

21: Choir Concert: 7:00 PM, CPAC

Athletic Calendar (full calendar)

Information Briefs

Both entrance doors, District Office and the Vintage Gym entrance, will be staffed and open for students beginning at 6:30am daily.
Reminder that all visitors will be checked in through our Raptor Visitor Management System. Please have your ID upon arrival at our entrances.
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.

Back to School Events for Parents & Students

Wednesday, September 4th

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. We ask that families have Skyward accessed on their phones to save paper.

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 CHS/CSD PARENT MEETING & TOUR - 5:30 PM in the Upper IMC

Families new to the Cedarburg School District are invited to meet with CHS administration to hear what CHS has to offer students & their families.

Drop-off, Parking, & Construction Updates

CHS Policy Reminders: Cell Phone/Listening Device Policy & Student Dress Code

As we start the new school year, please help us in reminding students that CHS is a school that prides itself on the quality of education & safety it provides for our young adults. To assist us in doing so, please review the following with your student:

Cell phone/Electronic Listening Device Policy:

Students must have their cell phone/electronic listening devices silenced & out of sight prior to the beginning of class.

With permission from their classroom teacher(s), students may use electronic devices for learning purposes only. Students are allowed to use their electronic devices before school until 7:28 AM & after school beginning at 2:40 PM. During the school day, students are allowed to use these devices during study hall, lunch & in the hallways (during passing time) .

Student Dress Code:

A student’s dress & appearance shall be such that it does not endanger the health or safety of self or others, cause a disruption to the educational process, invade the right of others or promote, depict or advertise alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, firearms, gang affiliation/activity, profanity, violence, pornography or other inappropraite material.

The list below should be used to help students & parents select appropriate clothing for students to wear to school.

Examples of inappropriate clothing include, but are not limited to students wearing:

hats or head coverings, such as hoods, ball caps, stocking caps, etc.
clothing that contains inappropriate or offensive language, images, or messages
“spaghetti strap shirts, “tube tops” or tops without one or both shoulders
Tops or bottoms that leave any abdominal, back, or midriff skin exposed
Tops or bottoms that do not completely cover undergarments
Skirts or shorts that do not have enough material that covers both the hips & buttocks, or extend to where the fingertips meet the leg, (i.e. “hips to tips”)

Parents, please be advised that students who are not dressed appropriately will first be asked by a staff member or administration to find appropriate attire to change into, &/or a call to a parent for proper attire will be made.

CHS' complete cell phone/electronic listening device policy & dress code policy, along with others, can be viewed in our 2018-2019 CHS Student Handbook.

Fall Testing Day - Wednesday, September 18th

With the goal of preparing all students for successful post-secondary experiences, all 9th-11th grade students will be participating in our fall assessment day on Wednesday, September 18th.

Grade level assessments will be administered according to the following:

Freshmen - ACT Aspire Periodic
- Freshmen should report to their Advisory or assigned testing location by 7:28am
Sophomores - ACT Aspire Periodic
- Sophomores should report to the Field House or assigned testing location by 7:28am
Juniors - PreACT
- Juniors should report to their assigned testing location by 8:13am

All Seniors are encouraged to participate in one of CHS' College & Career Center post-secondary visits on this day, or make the necessary arranges to visit a school or employer of their choice.

Shortened classes will run in the afternoon for ALL students.

AP Update

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 and a $40 cancelation or unused exam fee.
Cedarburg High School will collect AP Test fees 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

The 3rd Annual Bulldog Classic Golf Outing date has been set for Saturday, October 5th hosted by the Cedarburg Athletic Booster Club. The proceeds from the outing will go directly toward improving the athletic experience at Cedarburg High School. Please spread the word and participate in the 2019 outing as a golfer, sponsor, or contributor. Click here to find more information on the golf outing and to get your sign-up form. Please register today!

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!

Hall of Fame Nomination

The Cedarburg High School Athletic Department is currently taking nominations for its Athletic Hall of Fame. The Cedarburg Athletic Hall of Fame was created to recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have played significant roles in the success of Cedarburg High School athletics. The Athletic Hall of Fame will recognize individuals in three nomination categories: student-athletes, coaches, and distinguished service to Cedarburg High School athletics. Please click here for the nomination forms. The deadline for nominations is November 4, 2019.

Bulldog Clothing

Are you looking for additional Bulldog clothing??? Click here to purchase the latest CHS spiritwear!!!

Updated Extracurricular Code

This is a friendly reminder that the updated Extracurricular Code went into effect on Aug. 1st. Please make yourself familiar with the code and it's updates. Click here to find the update Extracurricular Code.

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!!!

Winter Sports Meeting

The winter sports meeting will be held on Nov. 5th in the Field House at 6pm. All parents and athletes who intend on playing a winter sport must attend this meeting!

Important Fall Dates:

Powderpuff football game/Bonfire September 25th at 7pm
Homecoming Parade: September 27th at 5pm.
Homecoming Football game: September 27th at 7pm vs. Slinger
Homecoming Dance: September 28th

Social Media:

For updates on Twitter, please follow @chsADjhannam

Parent Portal

Please mark your calendars!

CSD Parent Engagement Series is happy to host

"Dare to Know: The Truth About Vaping/Juuling and Your Child"

with Dr. Charlene Gaebler-Uhing

on Tuesday, October 22nd in the CPAC at 6pm.

Please be on the lookout for an RSVP for attending & childcare, which will be available for the event.

Cedarburg High School W68N611 Evergreen Blvd, Cedarburg, WI 53012

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