Jag News

Upcoming Events at CSHS:

• 10/8: October Progress Reports Released
• 10/8: Orchestra Concert
• 10/9: PROBE College Fair
• 10/9: PTO/Title I Meeting
• 10/10: Perfect Attendance Ice Cream Social
• 10/11-14: No School for Staff or Students
• 10/17: Makeup Picture Day
• 10/17: Blood Drive
• 10/22: AP/Dual Enrollment Night
• 10/24: 10th Grade PSAT Day
• 10/29: Safe Trick or Treat

Clarke County School District Updates:

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

Cedar Shoals will hold its annual Title I meeting and the first PTO meeting of the school year on Wednesday, October 9th in the CSHS Media Center at 6pm. All parents, teachers, and students are invited to learn about Title I, how funds are used to support students, upcoming events, and ways to support Cedar Shoals and our teachers this year. Questions can be directed to Ms. Reese at reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us

All 10th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in taking the PSAT during the school day on Thursday, October 24th. The PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an important test that provides many benefits that can help students along the path to college. Freshmen and juniors have the option to opt-in and take the PSAT if they would like to. All sophomores will automatically be registered for the test. Registration for freshmen and juniors ends on October 11, 2024.

To learn more about the PSAT test day, test registration, and study resources, please visit our Cedar Shoals PSAT website linked here: bit.ly/24cedarpsat

For more information, please read the attached letters in English and Spanish.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our testing coordinator, Mr. James Price at priceja@clarke.k12.ga.us

There will be a PROBE College Fair on campus on Wednesday, October 9th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 am. This event is for juniors and seniors to visit with over 50 colleges from around the country. Please see the attached graphic for a list of the colleges that will be in attendance. For more questions, reach out to Ms. Rodriguez at rodriguezlopeza@clarke.k12.ga.us

October Progress Reports will be available on Infinite Campus Student and Parent Portals on Tuesday, October 8th. Parents, please review your students' current grades and attendance with them.

Portals can be accessed online or through the Infinite Campus app, which is available in the Apple and Google Play Stores. Use district name CLARKE when downloading the app. Parents needing to create a new Parent Portal account should follow these instructions. Questions or issues logging in can be directed to campus@clarke.k12.ga.us. To log in to the Student Portal, a student's username is the portion of their school email before @, and their password is their student number + @ccsd. Example: jonathandoe / 123456@ccsd.

Students in need of academic support should speak with their teachers about ways to improve their grades. Additional academic support opportunities are available at Pathways to Success, our after-school tutoring program. Tutoring is offered in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Credit Recovery courses are also available. PSP is held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:45-5:45. Details, including locations and teachers, can be found here: 2024-2025 PSP Flyer w/ Teachers

CCSD invites you to learn more about college-level courses through the Advanced Placement, or AP program at CSHS at the CCSD AP and Dual Enrollment Night on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Vernon Payne Hall at the CCSD Board Office, located at 595 Prince Avenue!

Makeup picture day for grades 9-11 will be held on Thursday, October 17. All students who did not take school pictures in August must get their yearbook and student ID photo taken on this day. Career Academy and dual enrollment students should make a plan to get them taken when they arrive to campus.

Thank you to DSI photography for capturing our 2024 Homecoming Dance! See the photos from the magical evening here: https://dsiphotographyllc.pixieset.com/2024cedarshoalshomecoming/

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

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

• Select Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 12:00 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.

CCSD is pleased to announce an upcoming trip to Italy for high school students, educators, and parents/guardians in summer 2025 and/or summer 2026, led by Dr. David Forker, Coordinator of English Learner Language Programs.

A virtual informational meeting will be held from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, covering the following:

• the trip itinerary and highlights
• educational and cultural benefits
• safety measures and affordability
• how to enroll and secure your spot.

To attend the virtual meeting, please RSVP using this link and the meeting link will be emailed to you. For additional information, contact Dr. Forker at forkerd@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.

Thank you for taking this important step towards celebrating your achievements!

We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for current 9th and 10th-grade students - a unique travel experience for students to jet off to Italy and Greece in the summer of 2026! Register for the trip and see more information here: www.eftours.com/2779656MZ Feel free to reach out to Ms. Doolittle via email (doolittleh@clarke.k12.ga.us) if you have any immediate questions or require further clarification.

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 SAT BigFuture Ambassadors: Gabrielle Odister (11th Grade), La’bria Moss (10th Grade), & Laylah McLain (10th Grade)! These outstanding students applied and were accepted to be ambassadors for College Board’s program: BigFuture!BigFuture is a free online planning guide that helps all students take the right first step after high school. These Jags will help connect their peers to college and career resources through BigFuture. We’re so proud of your leadership and dedication to helping others navigate life after high school! Keep shining, Jags!

Congratulations to the Cedar Shoals Class of 2025 Senior Advisory Board!!! These Jags are ready to start working to make their senior year eventful and memorable. Congratulations to the following students:

Kaihn Davenport-President, Spencer Waldroup-Vice President, Zykera Starks- Marketing (posters and signs), Ni'Zeah Carter-Public Relations (Social Media Outlets), Zakayli Terrell-Secretary

Board Members: Megan Jackson, Alyssa Weiszer, Annie Johnson, Abigail Mejia-Hernandez, Ericka Wilson, Camari Stevenson, Amaya Goss, & Mercy Thang

The Athens Area Human Relations Council is now accepting scholarship applications through Friday, Sept. 27, from all high school seniors in Clarke, Oglethorpe, Madison, and Oconee counties. Find application forms here.

A completed application must include the completed form, an essay, two recommendations, and a high school transcript. All documents must be submitted via email to scholarships@humanrelationscouncil.org. Seniors should check their CCSD email for the complete application.

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.

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