Derek Folan

Derek Folan, Principal foland@cantonma.org

Sunday, March 23, 2014

THIS WEEK AT CHS (MARCH 24-28)

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Parent meeting for London/Paris trip

There will be a parent informational meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 pm in the CHS library regarding the trip to London and Paris for eligible juniors and seniors scheduled for the 2015 April vacation. Please contact Katherine Swanson, K-12 Wellness Coordinator at swansonk@cantonma.org for more information.

MCAS: ELA complete, Math and Science up next

Kudos to Canton High School's sophomores for their superb effort on last week's English Language Arts (ELA) MCAS exam. The exam consisted of a long composition and three sessions of reading and writing that spanned three days.

If engagement, thinking and attention to detail are true indicators, our sophomores will once again shine on this state-wide exam.

(If your son or daughter needs to make-up an MCAS session, he or she will do so on Monday, March 24 or Wednesday, March 26)

So what's next?

Math MCAS -- Grade 10
Grade 10 students will take the Mathematics MCAS exam on Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14.

Biology MCAS -- Grade 9
Grade 9 students will take the Biology MCAS exam on Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3.

Course selection begins on Wed, March 26

For students in Grades 9, 10, and 11...
Course selection for the 2014-15 school year will be conducted on Wednesday, March 26. Throughout the day, students will meet with their teachers during class to select courses for next year.   As noted on the selection sheets, students will recommend courses and levels and initial the sheet.

Students will then take the sheet home on March 26 to review with their parents, make final "informed decisions" about next year's courses and levels and have their parents sign the sheet.
Please weigh heavily the teacher recommendation. On Thursday, March 27, students will complete their sheet with their "drop period" and turn in the sheet to the teacher.

Parents will receive a verification sheet in April.

Very important: Students MUST bring signed course selection sheets back to school on Thursday, March 27.

 For students in Grade 8...
Current 8th graders will conduct a similar process on Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25. CHS Guidance Director Dan Rubin and the Galvin Middle School staff will oversee this process.

Here is a link to the CHS Program of Studies:

2014-15 CHS Program of Studies

CPACSS Workshop -- Federation for Children with Special Needs: Explaining the IEP process

Wednesday, March 26, 7-9 p.m. in the CHS Distance Learning Lab




Good Luck to the CHS Cheerleaders at Nationals!

From the Canton High School Athletic blog:
Congratulations go out to the CHS Winter Cheer team who will be heading to Orlando, Florida on Friday, March 28 to compete in the US Spirit National Championships. This marks the first time this century that the Bulldogs have performed well enough to earn an invitation to this elite competition.

The team qualified as a result of an exceptional routine at the State Competition that earned the Bulldogs a 3rd place finish.

The team has had an amazing year, earning Sectional Championships in both the fall and winter seasons. BulldogNation is very proud!
Chestnut Hills Studio photo

Finish Strong -- Term 3 ends April 4

Two weeks remain in Term 3. I encourage ALL students to make a strong academic push in ALL of their classes. We want all of our students to achieve excellence and it takes a ton of time, effort and a true commitment to learning. Strive to improve and excel over these next two weeks.

Finish strong.

If you are struggling or you want to bump that grade from a "B" to an "A".

1. Are you fully engaged in your classes?
2. Are you completing ALL your assignments to the best of your ability?
3. Have you completed all of your make-up work?
4. Are you working as hard as you can?
5. Are you seeing your teaching for extra-help and support?
6. Are you utilizing the Afterschool Academic Support Center in the Library?

Parents -- Need a resource to support your son or daughter.? Check out Khan Academy for high-quality online videos to support hundreds of skills in various discipline areas. Canton High School has no affiliation with Khan Academy, but it has emerged as a highly respected website in the education world. 



 Class of 2014  - Scholarship List

Scholarship Applications Due: Wednesday, April 9

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2014


The scholarship list is a compilation of the organizations, businesses, and individuals offering awards and scholarships to the members of the Class of 2014.  All scholarship committees and the Canton Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, national origin, color or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

A brief summary and description of each offering is provided for your information and review.  Students are urged to apply for any and all scholarships that he or she feels qualified to receive.   Each student is responsible for attaching a copy of their transcript to every application and any recommendation letters that are requested.   

**Students should return all applications to the CHS Guidance Office.
**Please attach a transcript to each application**

Canton High School March Lunch Menu








We are pleased once again to offer a terrific breakfast to our students for only $1.50. A great breakfast is a good way to start the day. Give it a try...The options are outstanding! Available in the cafeteria from 6:45-7:10 a.m.
**NEW: "Grab and Go" in the main hallway -- yogurt parfait or smoothie, muffin and milk


MONDAY, MARCH 24

  • Day 4
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Junior Prom tickets are on sale during all lunches
  • Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m.   

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

  • Day 5
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Junior Prom tickets are on sale during all lunches
  • Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m. 
  • Parent Meeting for London/Paris trip, 6:30 p.m. in the CHS Library
  • CHS Spring Concert, 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 

  • Day 7
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Senior Assembly, 9:15 a.m.
  • Junior Prom tickets are on sale during all lunches
  • Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m. 

FRIDAY, MARCH 28

  • Day 1
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m
  • Junior Prom Tickets are on sale during all lunches
  • CHS Cheerleaders head to Nationals in Orlando, Florida


SAVE THE DATE

  • March 31 -- Monthly Parent Meeting, 6 p.m.
  • April 3 -- School Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.
  • April 4 -- End of Term 3 marking period
  • April 9 -- Scholarship Applications Due
  • April 11 -- Junior Prom at Lakeview Pavilion

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