MMM 13 January 2020

With the first full week of the semester, we will hit the ground running! As we head into Spring semester, you may notice a heavier shift towards helping seniors. This is true, to a degree. We will start working with students who intend to graduate - looking at remaining requirements, helping set goals, holding them accountable. But we'll also support underclassmen along the way, of course! 

​If you are planning to graduate in May, expect the speed to ramp up significantly. Most of you are not currently where you should be if you want a relaxing spring... but not to worry! Yet. Start shifting gears now to sort out your plans and wrap up loose ends. Ask questions, advocate for yourself as needed, and hold yourself accountable. The staff will encourage and support you each step of the way, but we will not  work harder than you will. 

And on that note, here we go!

General announcements

• ICAP blocks: each week, one teacher will offer an ICAP block (in addition to specific modules like Tech or Senior Seminar). 
  • Anyone working on ICAP should plan to use this module; a teacher will be on hand to give support and guidance and to monitor progress. We expect having these blocks in our rotation will help students make consistent progress and get help, even when the teacher of record is unavailable!
• Events this week
  • Senior meeting Monday during Practicum
    • Please join us if you plan to graduate in May - now is the time to look at the big picture and strategize your upcoming four months!
  • Mini Blessings bonus session Monday at 1:30
    • Help take down holiday light decorations and earn community service hours!
  • ASVAB Tuesday morning
    • 10th - 12th grade students will take this test. This test is administered by the Army, but it is a career strengths test and gives valuable information for any student; we will not release any scores or information to the military
    • This test serves as a measure to determine graduation readiness
    • An Army rep will return when scores are received to help students interpret the scores, which will help students recognize strengths and weaknesses and think through what careers might be a good fit
  • Ski Cooper Trip Sign-Up: The school trip will be on February 4 (Tuesday). Sign-up with Danny. Waivers will be sent by email for parents to fill-out ahead of time. All information must be turned in by January 21.

Teacher info

​Math

• Block 1: Planning block
• Block 2: Khan Academy

English  

• Block 1: ICAP
  • Work on any ICAP credits in the English room during this block! Anna and Christine will be around to support if you have questions and your teacher of record is unavailable
• Block 2: English Skills [New Dogs]
  • This module is only required if you still need more than one English credit

Social Studies

• Block 1: Propaganda
• Block 2: Google 20% Projects
• Upcoming: Government!
  • Sign up now (on Steve’s board) if you are interested in earning your Government credit this spring
  • Denver trip to the Capitol will be March 4-5. We have space for 12 students
  • We need a student leader! Talk to Steve if you are interested (remember, leading a trip at some point during your time at CCHS is an advisory requirement)

Science

• Block 1: Sexual Health
  • With special guest Jane Cole, registered nurse from Leadville
  • Students must be working in the building on Tuesday and Thursday for this module
• Block 2:   Reading and Writing for Science
  • Remember: this module counts towards an English credit!

Natalie

• Block 1: Discovery [New Dogs]

Practicum

• Monday: ICAP
• Tuesday: Adulting
• Wednesday: Clubs (continued)
• Thursday: ICAP

Advisory

• Tuesday: Anna/Steve Mindfulness; Danny/Pete advisory
• Wednesday: Off - if you have permission from your advisor

• Thursday: Anna/Steve advisory; Danny/Pete Mindfulness

Community Service

• Monday
  • 2:00 New Bees
• Tuesday
  • 1:00 p.m. - Habitat ReStore
    • You MUST return your release to do this community service
• Wednesday
  • 1:00 p.m. - Museum
• Thursday
  • 9:00 a.m. - Food Backpacks
  • 1:00 p.m. - Adopt-a-Grandparent
  • Ark Valley Humane Society in-progress
• Tuesday - Thursday Mini Blessings mentoring at 10:00 a.m.

 
Credit Celebration

• We had a lot of students earn credits last week! Karen will process them when she returns this week, and we’ll have a great big celebration next Monday :) 

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