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Week of December 8th

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Spartan News | Week of December 8, 2024


Important Dates 

EOC Testing- Biology, US History, and Algebra I


Early Release Days at 11:30 AM:
Thursday, December 19 & Friday, December 20

Winter Break-
December 23- January 3
Students return Jan. 6
Staff returns Jan. 2

Campbell's Website
Campbell High School (cobbk12.org)
 

Principal's Message

 

Hello Spartan Families, 

We are close to the end of this semester with only 10 more days to go. Please talk to your student about being Committed and Strong until December 20.

The End of Course Tests are coming up for students who are enrolled in Algebra I, Biology, and US History. There are letters in parents' language of preference in the attachments below. We ask that students get a good night's rest and come to school on time for testing. 

Final Exam Schedule
Tuesday, 12/17 – 3rd block A day & 4th block A day
 Wednesday, 12/18 – 1st block B day & 2nd block B day
 Thursday, 12/19 – Early Release, 1st block & 1st block A day and 2nd block & 2nd block A day
 Friday, 12/20 – Early Release, 3rd block & 3rd block B day and 4th block and 4th block B day



The Student Behavior Contract Letter was shared with all parents/guardians at This is Sparta. All students received a copy on the first day of school and it was reviewed with students during the grade level assemblies. A copy of the letter is in the attachment below and will remain for the remainder of the school year. Please review the letter with your student. 

Please note that there is a change this year to the Early Checkout TimeThe Early Checkout Time has been changed to 2:45 PM


Counseling Corner

Students interested in Dual Enrollment MUST attend a Dual Enrollment Information Session. More details at our CHS Counseling website and students can register here for an information session.  


In the meantime, we welcome feedback from our parents, family members and community to help us build meaningful programs for the students. Please click this link or scan the QR code to complete the short survey. https://forms.office.com/r/0Pc3NJNAbK

 

 

 

 

College and Career Center

Our College and Career Counselors, Ms. Young and Ms. Diaz-Brown are continuing to meet and work with our students. They are located in the offices across from the counseling office which is down the hall from the cafeteria.  



Campbell's PTSA Corner

PTSA Corner
Varner's Spirit Night! Have you tried Varner's lemon pepper wings? Here's your chance, while giving back to our PTSA! Visit Varner's on Tuesday, December 10 from 5-10 pm, mention Campbell HS PTSA, drop your itemized receipt in the pitcher as you exit, and a portion of your bill will be donated to CHS PTSA! Visit Campbell PTSA Calendar for details!
2024-25 Reflections Art Contest Update Congratulations to the nine CHS artists whose artwork has finished in first or second place at the PTSA Reflections Council level. They will move on to the next level of judging. Good luck to each of you! Visit the Campbell HS PTSA Reflections page for a list of winners. 
Smyrna Police Department Training - Protecting Our Youth Campbell PTSA is sharing this event on behalf of the Smyrna Police Department. The training will take place on Tuesday, December 10 from 6:30-8 pm and Saturday, December 14 from 10-11:30 am at the Smyrna Community Center. Visit the Campbell PTSA Calendar for details.

Campbell High School PTSA

Campbell News

CHS Course Extension/January 2025/Semester 1 Classes
What:   Course extension is designed for students who have earned a final grade of 60-69 in a class. After completion of extended assignments, students will earn a final grade of 70%.
Eligible courses are math, science, social studies, and English. AP & IB classes are not eligible for course extension.
When:   January 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 (3:45-5:15) 
Additional optional Saturday, January 11th (9am – noon)
Attendance is MANDATORY until all work has been completed!
ALL coursework and assessments are DUE by January 15th!!!!!
Where:   Campbell High School (Room location will be emailed to you)
 
Students MUST register for course extension by Friday, Jan. 3rd by 5pm 
Students MUST include their phone number & email to receive program specifics.
Students MUST bring their charged laptops!!!!p
The cost is $20.00 to participate. Payment is due by the completion date.
 
Register: https://tinyurl.com/CExtension25
 
 

2024-2025 Fall Semester Final Exam Procedures & Schedule

  • All Final Exams will be Face to Face
  • No Final Exam Exemptions per Cobb County School District
  • Final Exams will count 10% - Ref. CCSD Administrative Rule IHAA-R Final Examinations
  • Exams will not be given early
  • Every class is required to take a Final Exam
  • Courses with an EOC test will have an assessment (unit test, project, etc.) at the scheduled time on the final exam day.

Final Exam Schedule

Tuesday, 12/17 – 3rd block A day & 4th block A day
Wednesday, 12/18 – 1st block B day & 2nd block B day
Thursday, 12/19 – Early Release, 1st block & 1st block A day and 2nd block & 2nd block A day
Friday, 12/20 – Early Release, 3rd block & 3rd block B day and 4th block and 4th block B day

 

Early Release Bell Schedule for 12/19 & 12/20:
8:20 - 9:51am (91 minutes)
9:58 - 11:30 am (92 minutes)

Make-up Final Exam Protocol:

  • Students who miss a final exam must contact their teachers to inform them of their illness/absence and to confirm their attendance for the final exam makeup time within the first 10 days of Semester 2. Students will receive a zero until those exams are made up.
  • Teachers, provide a list of your students who will miss the Final Exam and make up during the first 10 days of Semester 2 on the form below:

Students that missed the Final Exam Fall Semester FY25

  • Teachers, upload your Final Exam to the folder ​Folder icon 2.0 Final Exams in the Campbell High Staff Site in SharePoint.
  • Upon return during Semester 2, the Student Success Center, will contact students who were placed on the Students that missed the Final Exam Fall Semester FY25 and facilitate the supervision of Final Exams the week of January 6, 2024.
  • The Student Success Center will return the completed Final Exam to the teacher of record for grading, and the teacher will submit a grade change form to the Counseling Office to update the students’ transcripts.
  • Coach Shaner and Mr. Whatley will facilitate this process. Contact Edward.Shaner@Cobbk12.org or anthony.whatley@cobbk12.org with questions regarding the Make-Up Final Exam Policy and Procedures.


IHAA-R Policy: Final Examinations:

The Cobb Board of Education changed policy IHAA-R on final exams. As a result of this change, final exams shall count for 10% of a student’s final grade in non-EOC-high-school courses. Please ensure that the grade category weights and syllabi for your courses conform to the modified policy.

 

Did you order a yearbook last year but forget to pick it up? The yearbook staff still has many fully paid, unclaimed 2023-24 yearbooks waiting for YOU to rescue them from their lonely shipping containers. Stop by room 904 before or after school or during 3rd block with a pass from your teacher to claim yours. Bringing your payment receipt is helpful, but your student ID will work just as well. Don’t delay—come pick up your yearbook soon!


Come out and support our Band and Chorus students' Winter Concerts!


 

 


Parking Update

The online application portal for Spring 2025 parking is currently open for uploads. No paper applications with be accepted. The application link will close when all Spring spaces available have been allocated.

 

Application can be found on the Campbell website Parking page along with all eligibility requirements.

 

Parking paperwork will be reviewed for completeness, and you will be contacted using the email you entered when you upload the documents. Please use an email you check often. You may only pick up a decal if you have received an email stating your application has been approved.

 

Payments will be accepted via My Payments Plus starting Monday November 18th for Seniors and opens to all students on November 20th. The spots are sold on a first come, first served basis and once the cap is reached the parking activity will no longer be available.

 

Decal Distribution will be in the cafeteria during all lunches on the dates listed below:

SENIORS ONLY - December 16th and 17th

All Students – December 18th



The CHS Comfort Closet offers free personal care items for students and families in need.  There are two comfort stations on campus (located by the Counseling Department and by Ms. Fain’s office) where students may receive individual sized items as needed.  Families are able to visit the Comfort Closet to receive full sized personal & household care items by scheduling with Ms. Fain.  Thank you to all who have donated items during the September Comfort Closet drive promoted by PTA.  We genuinely appreciate the support!


Power Surge (Tutoring) - flyer below
Please see the Power Surge flyer below. Please remind your student to bring their charged laptop!  Email Dr. Eaton if you have any questions (lisa.eaton@cobbk12.org)

The Tutoring Schedules by content for Fall are in the attachments below:
English language arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and World Languages





Campbell Advanced Placement Scholars- CAPS

Please check out the extended deadline for CAPS - Campbell Advanced Placement Scholars Program- through this Friday, December 13th for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade applications.


IB News

Thank you to all of our families who encouraged students to apply to Campbell IB. We had almost 600 applications! Our team is excited to start reading. 

IB Insights: The slide deck from our last meeting has been sent through Remind. With college admissions being released and final exams approaching, there are good strategies to support your student. 
 
Final exams begin 12/17 for A/B classes. Please see the final exam schedule and policies from Dr. Watkins above. 

Attendance and tardies: please remind students that attendance is very important, including arriving to school on time. Students will receive ISS after their 12th unexcused tardy. 

Juniors: We're halfway through junior advisement. Thank you to all students for coming prepared to advisement. If you haven't had advisement, check Remind for important documents to review prior to advisement. 

Only students will be in person. Parents will have the option to join via phone or FaceTime. Each session is only 15 minutes, so please review the rising senior timeline prior to advisement. 

Save the Dates: 

Academic Advisement - we will send a link for students to sign up for advisement via Remind two weeks before their class's advisement begins. Students will receive a pass to report to the advisor for their appointment. We will also send course options through Remind. Advisement is ONLY in-person for students. Parents will join via FaceTime, Teams, or phone.  

Class of 2026, rising Seniors: 12/3-12/13 (sent before the break)
Class of 2027, rising Juniors: 2/24-3/7 (note: 3/3 is a digital learning day, so all advisement appointments will be on Teams). 
Class of 2028, rising Sophomores: 2/3-2/14



Senior News


Attention Senior Families!!

Seniors:  Please use the QR code in the Senior Flyer to purchase your cap & gown for the lowest price of the year. If you have any questions, see Dr. Dorrough (Jennifer.Dorrough@cobbk12.org).




Parents of Seniors are asked to please ask your student about the information that was shared with them by our counselors during their Senior Seminars. 

There is information below in the attachment from Cady Studios for our parents/guardians of Seniors.  
 



Campbell High Theatre News
Campbell High Theatre presents the first Improv and Sketch show of the school year on Friday, December 13 at 7:00 pm! Need some laughs? This is the place to be! For tickets ($5 each), visit the Campbell HS Theatre GoFan shop

Improv Sketch.jpg
Come out and support our Swim and Dive Team this Tuesday, December 10, at Newk's Eatery from 5-8 PM for their Spirit Night. A flyer is below. 

Interested in playing Lacrosse this spring? Interested players and parents join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, December 11th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Media Center (please enter through Ward Street entrance). 

 
Please support CHS Baseball Team Annual Christmas Tree Pickup and let them do the heavy lifting!  Saturday Jan 4th and Sunday Jan 5th, $25 donation recommended
See Flier Attached



Please help support our student-run coffee shop!  Students may purchase $10 or $20 coffee punch cards on MyPaymentsPlus or pay $2-$3 cash for various coffees. We are open from 7:45am-8:20am at the Wills Gym Concession. We look forward to serving you! 
 
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4872_3