The Warrior WEEKLY

CHS Athletics schedules HERE.

CCSD Calendars HERE

State Softball Sweet 16 vs. Lambert, 10/21, 4:30 and 7:00

RESCHEDULED Homecoming Dance, Saturday 10/24/26

PSAT and SAT School Day at CHS (Digital day for any not participating) 10/28/26

Election Day (Student Digital Day) 11/3/26

Warrior Winter Fest, 11/7/26 @ CHS

Graduation, Friday May 28 at 4:00 pm, First Baptist Church Woodstock

After the weather cancellation this past weekend, we are happy to announce that the Homecoming Dance will be now be Saturday, 10/24 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Any student already holding a ticket will be able to attend, and any students who have not already purchased will be able to purchase tickets for $30 on GoFan starting on Tuesday, 10/13 (no ticket sales at the door).

Students can also request a refund if they cannot attend and have already purchased a ticket. Any students requesting a refund should email Angelique Jansen with refund requests by Monday 10/19/26 at angelique.jansen@cherokeek12.net

If you are bringing a guest, you must fill out the form attached HERE. Return forms and send questions to Ms. Jansen, angelique.jansen@cherokeek12.net

Cherokee High School will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT test to 10th grade students on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for 10th grade students who are automatically assigned to test for free.

ALSO on 10/28/26, 9th grade students who signed up for PSAT 8/9 prior to 9/18 will take the PSAT 8/9. 11th grade students who signed up for PSAT/NMSQT prior to the 9/18 deadline will also take the PSAT. 12th grade students who signed up for the SAT prior to the 9/18 will take the SAT.

NOTE: 10/28/26 will be an early release day for those taking the PSAT or SAT at CHS and a digital day (do not report to campus) for ANY students NOT taking the PSAT or SAT.

After testing concludes, students will be allowed to leave campus unless parents wish for their students to remain at school for the rest of the day by filling out this FORM. Please do NOT fill out the form unless you DO NOT give permission for your student to leave campus after testing.

Students who leave must be picked up, and buses will run as normal at 3:30 for students who remain on campus. Students may NOT leave campus and then return to ride the bus. Lunch will be served after testing concludes for students who remain on campus for the rest of the day.

Students will be picked up in the CHS car rider line, but we do ask for your patience with the dismissal time since we must follow College Board testing protocols.

All students who are participating in testing on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, will be expected to report to school at regular time, no later than 8:30am.

Please be advised that our dismissal may be delayed due to testing procedures and required test administration times. We anticipate dismissal time to be between 12:35 and 12:55 if there are no issues. Dismissal will take place once the test administration for the school is complete. We want to ensure a quiet and distraction-free environment for all test takers.

9th, 11th and 12th grade students who are not testing should not report to school.

For students not attending school to test on 10/28, teachers will post remediation and recovery assignments in Canvas by 8 am on 10/28. All teachers will be either proctoring exams or in a supervisory role during the day. They will not be able to respond to e-mails immediately.

Students who remain on campus after testing will have remediation and recovery assignments and a schedule to follow. Those assignments will also be available in Canvas for students who leave campus after testing. Students MAY NOT leave campus and then return to ride the bus home. Lunch will be served, and buses will dismiss as per normal at 3:30.

Information about PSAT NMSQT and it's benefits HERE

PSAT NMSQT Student Guide HERE

PSAT 8/9 Student guide HERE

Participation in the PSAT provides many benefits to students including: potential identification for gifted services or advanced/AP coursework; personalized SAT practice specific to individual student needs through Khan Academy; District recognition through the Superintendent's Key Scholars program; potential identification for college scholarships; and providing additional information for teachers to improve instruction while preparing students for College and Career opportunities after High School.

October 30, 2026 is the deadline to register for AP exams without incurring the $40 late fee.

1. Enroll in the AP Classroom course through the College Board (using the join code provided by the student's teacher) and change the exam status from “Undecided” to “Yes”. This will allow us to order the exam.
2. Register/Pay for the AP Exam through Total Registration: https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/110589

BOTH steps are required for the exam to be ordered!

College Board offers several free, official digital SAT preparation resources for students and families at this website: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice.

Official SAT Practice Resources:
• Bluebook: Full-length digital SAT practice tests and test-day tools
• Khan Academy: Personalized lessons, videos, quizzes, and targeted SAT practice
• Student Question Bank: Targeted practice questions filtered by skill and difficulty
• Schoolhouse.world: Free live, peer-to-peer SAT tutoring
• SAT Question of the Day: Quick daily ongoing SAT skill practice

Cherokee High School Families,

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we are excited to once again come together to help families in need right here in our Cherokee County School District!

What started several years ago with just 6 Thanksgiving baskets has grown into an incredible community-wide service project. Last year, with the help of generous families, local businesses, sports teams, and organizations, we provided over 230 Thanksgiving baskets to families in our schools!

This year, our goal is to provide approximately 300 Thanksgiving baskets across participating Cherokee County schools!
🦃 Cherokee High School’s goal is 50 complete Thanksgiving baskets!
Each basket contains everything a family needs to prepare a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, including traditional sides, desserts, and a $50 grocery gift card to purchase their turkey and other perishable items. Each completed basket has an approximate value of $150.

How can you help?
❤️ Donate individual items: Every contribution, big or small, helps us complete a basket for a family in need.
❤️ Sponsor a complete basket: Cherokee High School sports teams, clubs, student organizations, and groups of friends are encouraged to come together and donate an entire basket! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to participate in a meaningful community service project while learning the importance of giving back.
❤️ Make it a team effort: Gather your teammates or club members, shop together, and assemble a basket as a group!

📍 Donation Drop-Off: All donations can be brought directly to Cherokee High School.
📅 Donation Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026.

The beautiful thing about this project is that every basket stays right here in Cherokee County, helping families within our own school communities enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal together.

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity Cherokee High School families have shown over the years. With your help, we can reach our goal of 50 baskets and make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for families who need it most.
Thank you for helping us make a difference, one basket and one family at a time! 🧡🦃

Sincerely,
Kristie Duncan
Together, Cherokee County can make a difference!

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Please see our Tardy Policy attached here. Thank you for your continued support of our mission to have students in class and ready to learn on time each day.

TARDY POLICY, CHS 26-27

Students arriving late or checking in after the school day has begun may not bring outside fast food or drinks onto campus. This includes parent/guardian drop offs and food delivery services.

Students arriving late should eat before entering the building or follow the school’s regular meal procedures like bringing lunch from home or purchasing lunch from our cafeteria.

Thank you for helping us minimize disruptions to the school day.

Be sure to check the tutoring schedule if you need a little extra help!

See the link here for STUDY SPOT TUTORING for the month of OCTOBER!

Students are invited to join us for an unforgettable educational adventure to **England, France, and Spain!** Students will explore new cultures, build confidence and independence, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Contact Sarah Thornley with questions. sarah.thornley@cherokeek12.net

Reminder:

Students MUST have a parking pass to park on campus. This includes students who are Dual Enrolled or have Work Based Learning. Students have already begun receiving tickets and will be subject to tow with further infractions. See below for information on how to get a parking pass if you need one.

Also:

Students who park off campus and walk to CHS are subject to towing. We have been contacted by businesses and entities nearby who have reported that towing of illegally parked cars there will begin shortly. Please don't park illegally, either on or off campus.

Parking Info and Applications

2026-2027 Parking Information

The application window is open to all students with a valid driver's license while parking permits are still available.

Once the online application has been submitted and reviewed, you will receive an email confirming whether the application has been approved. Approved students may then visit the Attendance Office (Student Services) during their lunch period to pick up their parking pass.

Please note:

1. Students may not drive to school unless they have received their parking sticker. Students should arrange alternate transportation until their permit is obtained.

2. Students are required to park only in their assigned parking space. Parking in another student's assigned space is a violation of school parking regulations and will result in disciplinary consequences.

3. If another vehicle is parked in your assigned space, please do not park in another student's spot. Instead, park in Lot M (located on the visitor's side of the football stadium) in spaces M101-M126 and report the issue to the Attendance Office as soon as you arrive.

4. If Students need to drive an alternate vehicle temporarily (i.e.: students' vehicle in the shop) they must go to the Attendance Office and pick up a temporary parking pass to place on the dashboard of the temporary vehicle.

Application Process (Link is below)

Please complete ALL sections of the form carefully. Student will be required to provide:

· Their CCSD student email address

· An alternate email address (A parent/guardian email may be used)

Both the student and alternate email will be used to send an email stating that application is approved.

Important Reminders

· Students MUST use their CCSD student email address when completing the form.

· A parent/guardian should be present while the form is completed, as both student and parent signatures are required.

· Please read and follow all instructions carefully before submitting the application.

Required Documents

Students must upload the following:

· Copy of valid driver's license

· Proof of insurance showing the student as an insured driver (Students name MUST be on the documentation)

· Current vehicle registration

Submitting incomplete or incorrect documentation may delay processing and could result in the student having to wait until the first day of school to purchase a parking permit.

Both the student and parent/guardian must sign the form acknowledging that they have read and understand the Parking Rules and Regulations. Missing signatures will delay the application process.

Parking Permit Cost & Payment Options

· Annual parking permit fee: $100

· Permits purchased after Winter Break: $50

Accepted Forms of Payment:

· Cash

· Check payable to Cherokee High School

· Online payment through the CCSD Webstore: https://ccsd.graystep.com (Select your school, then choose "Parking" under categories.)

Additional Information

NO REFUNDS will be issued for unauthorized payment. (Do not make payment online prior to receiving a confirmation email stating your parking application is approved).

All school debts must be cleared before a parking decal can be issued. School debts may include:

· Textbook fines

· Media Center fines

· Parking Fines

· School nutrition fines

Debts may be paid in the front office or online through the CCSD webstore listed above.

PARKING APPLICATION LINK: PARKING APPLICATION FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR (Copy) – Fill out form

The 2027 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program application window is open from September 1 to November 1. High school seniors may apply, provided they meet all program qualifications outlined by the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The application, program criteria, and informational brochures are on the Excellence Recognitions U.S. Presidential Scholars webpage. Applications are due by November 1 at 5 p.m.

• Additional Information: U.S. Presidential Scholar Webpage
• Contact: Arlecia Brooks, arlecia.brooks@doe.k12.ga.us
• Deadline: November 1 at 5 p.m.

We are on a mission to become the highest performing district in Georgia, and our school board has updated some policies and procedures regarding grading and promotion and retention. Please take a look at the links below.

The most important update for High School is below.

Course Extension will be offered for students with a final course average of 65-69 and fewer than 10 unexcused absences.

Credit Recovery will be offered to students with a final course average of 55-69 and fewer than 10 unexcused absences from the course.

Course Re-enrollment will be necessary for students with a final course average below a 55 or not meeting eligibility requirements for the options above.

IHA, Grading

IHE Promotion and Retention.

Below are links to the LINQ Connect QR Code Flyer, School Nutrition Information flyer, and Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application flyers (available in both English and Spanish). Please feel free to share these resources in your school newsletters, on social media, and through other parent communication channels to encourage families to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application.

• Linq Connect QR FLIER.pdf
• School Nutrition Info-English.pdf
• School Nutrition Info-Spanish.pdf
• 5 Reasons GADOE.pdf
• 5 Reasons GADOE Span..pdf
• 5 Reasons 2.pdf

5 Reasons 2 Span..pdf

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