Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Student Announcements: October 20, 2021

Flex Time Edficiency Requests: Don't forget to submit your requests for Flex Time! Click here to sign in using your school email and submit your requests. This is an opportunity to get help from your teachers, work on assignments, collaborate with your peers, or even sign up for Open Gym!


CHS Seniors:  October is Countdown to College Month, NC's annual campaign to support college access and completion of Residency Determination (RDS), the FAFSA, and college applications themselves, sponsored by College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC). 

  • ALL Wednesdays and Fridays 10/6-10/22 during Flex Time Counselors are available to help students with RDS, FAFSA, and applications at the tables in front of student services.

  • Students, please sign up ASAP using this Google Form, and counselors will make it happen in the Edficiency Flex Time system for students on that day.  

Seniors will be able to register for sessions from 10 am - 12:05 pm on the following dates:

  • Fri. 10/22


Jagged Lines, the CHS literary magazine, is currently accepting submissions of short stories, poems, essays, and visual art. Upload your submission by November 19th using the Google Form in this announcement. (Murchison)


STEM Tours 2022 and 2023

Big news, CHS students! You have the opportunity to travel to Japan (Spring Break 2022) and Germany and Switzerland

(Spring Break 2023). The deadline to enroll for the Japan tour is December 5, 2021, and the spots are filling out fast.  The Germany and Switzerland tour is also filling out fast. Contact Dr. Morais - cmorais@chccs.k12.nc.us  for more information.


All Students please remember to sign in when coming to the Student Services office.  There is a small table with a computer to sign in to as soon as you enter the suite.  


Seniors: If you would like assistance with completing the FAFSA, please plan to attend the FAFSA Day Drive-In. Please review the link for more information https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/fafsa-day/.


Governor's School 

10th and 11th graders:  Governor's School is a 4-week, residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students.  The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades.

Please contact Mr. Harkey if you are interested in Governor's School, and sign up for the Flex Time interest session Tues. 11/9.  Applications will be due to Mr. Harkey Tues. 11/23.

  • 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, Art, and Theater, in addition to those other three.

  • See ncgovschool.org for more information:  Overview, Intro Video, What Students Say, and the FAQ.


Home Volleyball 10/20/21

Carrboro Jaguars will host Webb in the finals of the NLAC Volleyball Conference Tournament today at 6pm. Student ID's and athletic passes cannot be used for this event. Tickets can be purchased at GoFan.co  $7.00 plus $1.00 surcharge.


Home Football 10/20/21

Last home game for 2021! Support the Class of 2022! All student ID's will be scanned for entry. Make sure you have your ID with you or you will have to purchase a ticket.


Superintendent's Equity Ambassadors

This is a chance for students to collaborate with the superintendent and other students, develop their leadership skills, and have an active voice in identifying the equity needs of our school district.  Follow this link for more information and to apply.


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