High-achieving 10th and 11th graders: There will be an informational meeting for those interested in applying for a Governor's School nomination on Tues. 10/8 at the beginning of lunch. Meet in Student Services right after 4th period. Governor's school is a residential summer program for gifted students. 10th graders can apply for Choral or Instrumental Music or Dance, and 11th graders can apply for any discipline (English, Math, Natural Science, Social Science, Spanish or French, Art, and Theater, in addition to those other three). Please contact Mr. Harkey if you are interested but cannot make this meeting. See www.ncgovschool.org for more information and to review the application process and materials.
High-achieving 9th and 10th graders: the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is an unparalleled opportunity for academic and personal growth, particularly for students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. There will be a representative from NCSSM at CHS on Thurs. 10/17 to meet with interested students during lunch in the bandroom. You apply during your 10th grade year, but we invite 9th graders to hear about the opportunity, too. See Mr. Harkey with any questions beforehand.
Motivated 10th and 11th graders: Middle College is a way for students to earn a career certificate, transferable college credits, or even a full Associate's degree FOR FREE while completing high school. If you are interested in learning more about Middle College or how to apply, please see their website and email Mr. Harkey. There will be an on-campus information session Thurs. 11/7 during lunch. Min. 2.5 unweighted GPA.
CARRBORO HIGH SCHOOL IS GOING TO GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND SPRING 2020.If interested, there will be a parent meeting on October 22 at 5:30 pm in room D114. Look for posters and flyers posted on walls all over our building to RSVP. Any questions talk to Dr. Morais in room D114.
Friendly reminder that Service Learning is a requirement for graduation. In case you are unaware, the website is: https://www.chccs.org/ServiceLearning If you need to set up your account (or even cannot remember your log-in/password), you can go to https://letserve.com/ Click log-in. Enter in your school e-mail address and click "forgot password ?". Then you will have a new password e-mailed to you You can then more easily add the LetServe app if you want.. The first set up may be easier from a computer/laptop.
All Students interested in swimming and diving, please meet Monday, Oct. 7th in the weight room during lunch time.
Scroggs is hosting a 20th birthday party on Friday, October 11th from 4:00-7:00 pm. All former and current Scroggs Frogs are invited. This event will be held outside on the Scoggs' field with a bounce house, food trucks and lots of visiting with old and new friends. We would love our alumni to join us, In addition, we could use some high school volunteers to help throughout the night with organization and clean-up. Here is a link to a sign up. Of course, service hours will be provided! Students can find this activity on LetServe. It's called, Scroggs Elementary School Miscellaneous Volunteers. Thanks for considering being a part of this event.
Attention Students who have registered for Swimming: Potential Team Members will be evaluated for three days beginning October 30 on the following criteria: 1) Perform all four strokes legally, 2) Dives into the pool, 3) Turns and 4) Time Trials on the 50 freestyle and 100 IM. The Roster will be cut based on the above criteria. Contact Head Coach Neal if you have questions. julieellenneal@gmail.com
Service Learning Opp! Truth Announces National Day of Action Against Juul Oct 9
Young people are invited to use the hashtag #DITCHJUUL and join truth in holding rallies and other events on Oct 9 to call Juul out for treating its customers like human lab rats.Who wants to take the lead? See Linda Karcher in Student Services or email lkarcher@chccs.k12.nc.us
Learn more and sign up here.
Howdy CHS students! It is time to find your mustang or filly and find your rowdiest rodeo outfit for our 2019 Homecoming celebrations. This year's celebrations will include a tailgate at 5pm with FREE food, live music, backyard games, and live animals. We will then march together to the football game to cheer the Jags to victory, then return to the commons for our rodeo hoedown. Tickets are on sale TODAY 1 for $10 or 2 for $15.
Tomorrow's spirit theme is Twin Day!
Winter Sports Tryouts begin October 30. To be eligible to tryout, students must register online at carrborojaguars.com, submit a current physical exam and Gfeller-Waller Concussion form. Once you have completed the requirements, you need to pick up a "Ticket to Play" from Coach Ross on Oct. 21, 22, & 23 in the Commons during lunch. In addition, you have to pass 5 subjects from the previous semester with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (semester) and promoted to the next grade level. You cannot be 19 years old before or on August 31, 2019. Winter Sports Registration will close October 28. All Fall Athletes who plan to tryout for Winter Sports need to register before the deadline and get a Ticket to Play to tryout.
You're invited to to the first show in JagTheatre's Party Season. Our fall play, Clue: On Stage, is a comedic, murder mystery that takes place Thursday, October 24th at 7:30 PM, Friday, October 25th at 6:00 PM, and Saturday, October 27th at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults, and free for CHCCS Faculty and Staff. Tickets can be purchased at jagtheatre.seatyourself.biz. CHCCS Faculty and Staff can reserve your one free ticket at https://tinyurl.com/chccsemployee.
American University will visit CHS today at 3:15. Sign up in the CIC to attend this visit.
The University of South Carolina and George Washington University will visit CHS tomorrow at 11:00 and 3:15. Sign up in the CIC to attend these visits as well.
The SmartLunch subjects today are: CTE, World Languages, Arts and Healthful Living
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