Monday, February 26, 2018

Student Announcements: February 26, 2018

If you are creative and are interested in pursuing a career in the expanding field of technology, then consider taking a CHS Adobe Academy course. These courses are part of CHS's Career Technical Education (CTE) elective course offerings, and provide opportunities to build valuable skills in the areas of Graphic Design; Photography; Web Design and Development; Animation; Game Design; Video, Cinematography and Audio Production using Adobe software.


Adobe Visual Design, Adobe Digital Design and Adobe Video Design are available with honors credit options. In addition, these courses provide opportunities for students to become ACA Certified in the following globally recognized Adobe software programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Animate and Premiere.


Professional skills in this program of study are further enhanced through participation in CHS's SkillsUSA program. SkillsUSA members develop into well-rounded people with technical, academic and employability skills that will help them get a job and have a successful career.


For more information about Adobe Academy courses or participation in our CHS SkillsUSA chapter, please see Ms. Landis, in E115.


Winter Sports Awards Program tonight in the auditorium at 7:00pm. Business casual See you tonight!


A representative from Greensboro College will visit CHS tomorrow, February 27th at 1:30pm in the CIC. Sign up to attend the visit in the white notebook in the CIC. Greensboro college offers a free online application, with a decision being made within just two weeks. The application is very short and should just take you about 20-30 minutes to complete. Also, all students will automatically be considered for merit scholarships at the time of acceptance without having to fill out an additional application. Our merit scholarships range from $5,000 to a full ride.


The Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Sigma Pi Phi, is sponsoring a writing competition for male African American students in grades 9-11.  The purpose of the competition is to encourage writing and communication skills among African American males.  The first-place winner will receive $750.00, Second Place: $500 and Third Place: $300.  Please get your application from the Main Office.


If you have been thinking about going on our summer service trip to Nicaragua, you must act NOW! There are only 4 more spots and the deadline for signing up is March 8th. Talk with Mr. Klakovich in Room D214 if interested.


Are you interested in taking a Theatre, Technical Theatre, or Film and Theatre Around the World course?  Speak with Ms. Stegall about which class would be the right fit for you.


Seniors, this is your LAST CHANCE to submit a quote for the yearbook.  If you missed out in the fall, you have through 5:00 PM today, Tuesday, February 27th to complete the survey located in your announcements email.. We cannot accept quotes after this time.  There is also a linked list that indicates who has submitted.  Changes have been requested of some submissions, so be sure to check your email and make corrections so you don't miss out.  


The Yearbook staff is attempting to include Senior Connections.  All seniors, please complete the survey in the announcements by end of the day on Friday, March 2nd in order for a Connections page to be completed. We need 70% participation to include this.


Club presidents, please meet with your club by Friday, March 9th, to obtain a club photo and submit it on the form located in the announcements.



Monday's Smart Lunch Schedule

CTE, English - A Lunch

Math, World Languages - B Lunch





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