Jag News

Upcoming Events at CSHS:

• 10/28-11/1: Red Ribbon Week
• 10/29: Safe Trick or Treat
• 10/30: Voting Field Trip
• 11/2: Saturday School (9th Grade Only- Sign up in email)
• 11/5: No School for Students
• 11/8: Experience UGA Field Trip (10th Grade)
• 11/8: AP Test Registration Deadline
• 11/20-22: High School Parent Conferences

Clarke County School District Updates:

• Link to the CCSD Newsletter: English/ Español
• Link to the CCSD Academic Calendar
• Link to the High School Lunch Menu

All 10th grade students are invited to go on the Experience UGA Field Trip on Friday, November 8th! This trip will last from approximately 9:00 am-1:20 pm. The trip is hosted by the University of Georgia's College of Environment and Design. The trip is FREE and we will have pizza for lunch. If a student did not get a field trip form this week during first period, you can pick one up in the counseling office or print this digital copy. All field trip forms are due to counseling by Friday, November 1st. Late forms will not be accepted.

Join us for a spooktacular evening at Cedar Shoals’ Safe Trick or Treat on Tuesday, October 29th from 6-8 PM! Enjoy games, a haunted room and bus, firetruck, Kona Ice, face painting, candy, and more! Admission is FREE—wear your best costumes and bring the whole community!

We are also accepting donations of individually wrapped Halloween candy. Please drop them off at the front office with Ms. Barnett. Let’s make this a fun night for everyone!

Thank you to everyone who attended last week's Title I Meeting. The presentation can be found here and the survey is linked here. The survey will be open through October 25th. You can always find our Family Engagement Plan and School-Family Compact in the Title I Resources section of our school's website. Please contact Ms. Courtni Reese (reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us) with any questions regarding Title I at Cedar Shoals.

The registration deadline for AP exams for classes held during fall semester is November 8, 2024. IT IS A two-step process to fully register for each individual AP exam you are taking.

To get started, use the instructions and process on the Total Registration website (linked here). You will need a credit or debit card to pay the registration fee online, so work with your parents to finish the registration process. Use the confirmation codes from the Total Registration website to finish registering on the College Board's MyAP website (linked here). Clarke County School district covers all costs *except* the administrative fee of $9 per test for up to TWO exams. After that, students must pay the $99 fee for each additional exam beyond the first two. The 2025 AP exam dates can be found on the College Board website (linked here). If you have questions, talk to your AP teacher and/or contact Mr. Ginsberg (ginsbergm@clarke.k12.ga.us). You must register for your fall semester AP exams BEFORE November 8.

We are excited to announce that Cedar Shoals High School's Graduation for the Class of 2025 will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The ceremony will be held at the Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, located at 300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601.

Please note the following important details:

• Graduation Rehearsal:
  Date: Wednesday, May 21st
  Time: 4:00 pm
  Location: Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center

• Graduation Ceremony:
  Date: Thursday, May 22nd
  Time: 6:00 pm
  Location: Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center

Admission is free and open to all, and there is no limit on the number of guests for each graduate. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you all! Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Reese at reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us

It’s time for the Class of 2025 to start preparing for graduation! We’re excited to share that cap and gown packages are now available for $86.40 (including taxes and shipping). A representative from Herff Jones will be on-site at Cedar Shoals during all five lunches on the following dates for in-person orders:

• Monday, October 7th

• Wednesday, November 6th

We encourage you to order early to secure the best price, as prices and packages are subject to change after January 1st. You can lock in the current price by placing an order with a deposit by December 31, 2024. This also allows you to make payments at your convenience. Please note that orders placed after December 31st will require full payment.

Purchases can be made with cash, money order, or debit/credit card. Alternatively, you can order a cap and gown online here: Order Cap & Gown.

Congratulations to our marching band for their performance on Saturday! Color Guard, Percussion, and the band overall earned Excellent ratings with our drum majors earning a Superior rating and placing 2nd in Class AA competition! Photos by Tom’s Teriffic Photography. GOOO JAGS!

Our Cedar Shoals FFA Chapter members are having an amazing time in Indianapolis, Indiana for the National FFA Convention! From networking with fellow FFA members across the nation to learning more about the future of agriculture, students are having a great time exploring and learning. We are proud of these Jaguars for representing Cedar Shoals on a national level!

Pathways to Success After-School Program (PSP) for the 2024-2025 school year provides academic tutoring for any student with an academic need after school each week.

Tutoring Schedule:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM

• Zero Period for E2020 students: Monday–Friday from 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM (Room D104)

Students are encouraged to attend PSP to receive additional academic support. Transportation is provided for students who attend PSP.

Seniors can receive a seal on your diploma and a black & white honor cord if you:

• Complete a Fine Arts Pathway

• (3 Fine Arts Credit in a Content Sequence (for example, Band I, Band II, Band III)

• Complete a 4th Fine Arts Credit

• (same area as pathway or different)

• Complete 2 Extracurricular Fine Arts activities in 2024-25

• 20 hours of Arts-related Community Service in 2024-25

• Complete a capstone presentation of Fine Arts experience in CCSD (Here is the Fine Arts Seal Capstone Template)

If you are approved, you will receive a seal to be applied to your diploma and black and white honor cord to wear at graduation. This distinction will honor and recognize your dedication and achievement in the CCSD Fine Arts. Please see the following presentation and attached flyer for more information. Please submit all required information to Dan Smith, Fine Arts Curriculum Coordinator no later than April 12, 2024, at 3 p.m.

Cedar Shoals High School's PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is easy to join and is a great way to show support to Cedar Shoals High School! Any parents interested in joining PTO should join the GroupMe here for communication. Please contact Brandy Justice with any questions at cedarshoalspto@gmail.com

Volunteer Opportunities:

Please consider volunteering in support of any of the 24-25 events:

November: Conference Week — providing dinners for teachers during student conferences

December: Providing teachers with Holiday Gifts

February : Counselor Appreciation Week

March: Conference Week — providing dinners for teachers during student conferences

May: Teacher Appreciation Week

Donate:

You can support our teachers and staff by donating to the PTO! The mission is to fund events that show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our educators. Your contributions help us create memorable experiences and provide much-needed support, ensuring our teachers and staff feel valued and motivated. Donate to Cedar Shoals PTO via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JT7YCAS4NYW6L

Do you want Jag Gear? Here is the link to our sideline store where you can get countless Jaguar apparel customized. Check out our Jaguar Sideline Store here! https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/georgia/athens/cedar-shoals-high-school/shop/mens/tops-t-shirts

As a parent, you can monitor your student’s performance by using Campus Parent Portal. Parent Portal provides current information on course and assignment grades as well as attendance. It can be accessed through a computer or your phone. For instructions on how to create an account, click here. Questions? Email campus@clarke.k12.ga.us.

Congratulations to our September Student Athletes of the Month, Ronae London, Gretta Garrett, Kaihn Davenport and Marcus Lawrence.
Ronae London (JV Cheer, Nominated by Coach Reese): Ronae is new to cheerleading this year and has put her all into the sport. She is dependable, at every practice and on time, has good grades, and is a joy to coach.
Gretta Garrett (V. Softball, Nominated by Coach Garrett): Gretta is a freshman starting pitcher. As lead-off batter, she also leads the team in steals and base hits. Gretta is committed to Cedar softball and dedicated to bringing love for the game to her school.

Marcus Lawrence (V. Football, Nominated by Coach Dede Lattimore): Marcus exemplifies heart and dedication both on and off the field. I would describe him as a small dawg with the biggest heart. He leads by example with his positive attitude and determination. Marcus is always on time, works hard, and has excelled in a new position this season. His leadership and commitment make him a good role model for his teammates.

Kaihn Davenport (V. Cheer, Nominated by Coach Reese): Kaihn is a wonderful addition to our cheerleading squad. He is a natural leader and works so hard. This is his first year cheering, however it feels like he has been on our squad for years with his dedication and leadership.

Support the Jaguars! Students can purchase an all-sport pass here for $45 and adults can purchase an all-sport pass here for $60. This pass will admit one person to every regular season home athletic event - Freshman/Junior Varsity/Varsity.

Please be reminded that CSHS has a clear bag policy at all sporting events. This policy will be similar to policies in place at college and professional stadiums and coliseums. There will be no entrance into sporting events without a clear bag (this includes bookbags). The following types of bags are permitted inside of CSHS sporting events: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12”x6”x12”, one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags, small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5”x6.5” Please see the graphic attached for examples of approved and prohibited bags.

Keep up with all things Cedar Shoals! Please contact us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Email: reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/Domain/26
Location: 1300 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: 706-546-5375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CedarShoalsHS
Twitter: @CedarShoalsHS