Carman-Ainsworth High School Welcomes the

Class of 2019 and New Students!!!

Tonight’s AgendaFreshmen Orientation

(Auditorium)Schedule Pick-up (Cafeteria)School PicturesSchedule Conflict ResolutionFollow class scheduleLocate lockers and check

combinations – NHS students

We are here to help you meet your full

potential…Administration

Mrs. Debbie Davis, Principal

Mrs. Sue Bobalik, Assistant

Principal

Mr. Jeff Dompreh, Assistant

PrincipalMr. Kevin Foltz, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

9 AdultsAlpha/Grade

Principal Counselor Behavior Interventionist

Teachers and Support Staff

A-G Mrs. Bobalik

Mr. Fitzko Mr. Clingman

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H-J Mrs. Bobalik

Mrs. Stinson

Mr. Rashad

6 +

K-M Mr. Dompreh

Mrs. Stinson

Mr. Rashad

6 +

N-Z Mr. Dompreh

Mrs. Galassini

Mrs. Johnson

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Culture of Learning…

AcademicsCollege Going CulturePositive RelationshipsHigh Expectations Safe climate

Academics

Graduation Requirements (24 credits)

Credits begin in 9th grade and are earned each semester – students must pass every class!

Your GPA is calculated with the first semester of high school (or HS course) and continues each year of high school. Be ready!

Academics:CAHS Graduation

Requirements• Math (4 Credits)• Science (3 Credits)• Social Studies (3 Credits)• English (4 Credits): English 9-12• Visual/Performing/Applied Arts (1 Credit)• Physical Education (1/2 Credit)• Health (1/2 Credit)• Online Learning Experience (20 Hours):

Completed through Computer Essentials (1/2 credit) or BMA (1 credit)

• World Languages (2 credits)

College Going Culture:• Preparing students for college, career

training beyond high school• Opportunities to earn college credits

through:• Dual Enrollment• Articulation of Credits for CTE (Career and Technical

Education) through Mott Comm College and Baker College

• DEEP Pre-Engineering and Medical Sciences ON-SITE• UM-Flint Partnership (13 credits in senior year)

• Mott Comm College (14 credits)• Transferable credits (ASL 1 and 2, African-American

History, and Forensic Anthropology)• Baker College – Introduction to Photonics and Laser

Technology

• Career and College Fair in February – STEM Focus

Positive Relationships

Build positive relationships

with staff, teachers, other

students

Conflict resolution through

Restorative Practices (student

accountability)

Cultural Proficiency

Awareness

High ExpectationsAttendance / On-time!! Student responsibility for educationASK FOR HELP!Take advantage of free tutoring

(Mon-Thu 2:30-3:30)Get involved in after school sports,

extracurricular and clubsSet high expectations and manage

your priorities.

Safe ClimateOne point of entry (Greeter

Station)Security Personnel (Outside)Police Liaison Officer (Inside)Hall MonitorsSurveillance System

throughout building

Safe ClimateNo Tolerance Policy on:

FightingWeapons (ALL)DrugsBullying

Bullying and Harassment Hotline (AnnonymousTips.com)

ok2say.state.mi.us

Drop Off and Pick-UpParents must drop off

students in the front Parents must pick-up

students in the back of the building each day

Students must ride the bus or be picked up by 2:30 each day if they are not in an adult supervised activity

Handbook RemindersCell Phone use Attendance and Parent Call-InSchool appropriate clothing onlyHats and hoods are not allowed

in the building Hall sweeps In-School Suspension, lunch and

after school detentions

Handbook Reminders continued… Attendance Policy – Parents must

call in for all absences (Attendance Office 591-3243) School Policy is maximum of 12

absences per class/per semester Beyond 12 will require an appeal which involves –

significantly improved attendance, completing all work and passing class. Then a meeting with the principal

Days that will NOT count as an absence (funeral, medical exemptions, school sponsored events i.e. field trips)

State of Michigan - Truancy is considered at 10 unexcused absences for the year

How do we help parents?

Reports Cards (every 6

weeks)

Website

ParentVue, StudentVue

Please update emails

Free tutoring after school

www.parenttoolkit.com

How Can Parents Help! Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences

and school events to support your child!

Volunteer at the school Read all school related materials,

including the school’s website Help your child in understanding and

following the school policies Provide your e-mail on the parent

contact form Contact teachers by phone or email

Important Dates Friday, August 28th - 7:00 p.m. Football Season Opener -.  Tuesday, September 8th - First Day of School for all

students. School begins at 7:20 with homeroom. Thursday, September 17th - Great Expectations Day for

Students - Motivational speakers, pep rally, academic and behavioral expectations, Commitment to Graduate signing, class games, and much more!

Monday, September 21st - Carman-Ainsworth High School Open House 5:30- 7:00 pm - Everyone is encouraged to attend to meet teachers and hear about HS programs!

Monday, September 21st - Parent Advisory Meeting - Meet the Principal and Annual Education Report presentation.  7:00 pm in Media Center.

October 5th-9th - Homecoming Week - Homecoming Football Game Friday night and Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 10th.

Wednesday, October 14th - PSAT testing for all 11th grade students.

Friday, October 16th - End of First Marking Period for HS Tuesday, October 20th - Picture Retake Day Thursday, October 29th - Parent/Teacher Conferences in HS

Gym (4:30 - 7:30 pm).  All parents are invited and encouraged to attend!

We look forward to a great school year!

See you on Tuesday, Sept 8th