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Volume 29
No. 5
IMPORTANT - CALENDAR CHANGE 2014-15
Due to the “big move” in April the following dates have changed:
April 17 is now a teacher only day (packing)
April 27 is now a teacher only day (unpacking)
June 23 is now a full school day for students
What this means is that students now have an extended April Break. It
also means that June 23 is now the 180th day of school.
Community Education hosts
Kaplan SAT prep in February
A Kaplan SAT prep class for the
March 14 SAT meets on Tuesdays
and Thursdays at CCHS from
5:00-9:30 PM starting on February
3. A class for the May 2 SAT will
be offered on Sundays at CCHS
from 2:00-6:00 PM starting on
February 1. To enroll or for more
information call 1-800-KAP-TEST.
CCHS Driver Education classes
in February
Two 30-hour classes start in
February.
1. Monday and Wednesday,
2:15-4:15, February 2March 30.
2. Monday through Friday
from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM ,
February 16-20.
CCHS Driver Education consists of
30 classroom hours, 12 hours of
behind-the-wheel instruction, and
12 hrs of on-the-road observation
and the required parent class
(Parent class February 25, 7-9
pm, and future class dates will be
announced). CCHS students may
earn one elective credit for
successful completion of the 30-
hour classroom program. $739
covers the entire program and
includes a RMV fee for certification
processing.
Information and registration form at
www.ace.colonial.net > downloads >
Driver Ed Winter 2015.
College Search and Recruiting for
Student Athletes
Monday and Wednesday, February 9
& 11 at CCHS, 7-9 pm. This course
will educate parents and students
about navigating college search and
recruiting process and the best
approaches for athletes. Nick
Michael teaches. Enroll at
www.ace.colonial.net or call 978318-1432. Course #3606
The English Dept. is proud to
announce the winners of our annual
in-house NCTE (National Council of
Teachers of English) writing contest:
Nicole Albanese, Alison Stasior and
Jessie Sugarman. These students
will now go on to compete in the
national level of the contest. Thank
you to all the students who competed
with their excellent writing, as well as
to judges Ms. Hull, Mr. Spence and
Ms. Sutter. Keep writing, everyone!
February 2015 AP Exams Sign ups are being
accepted and will end on
February 6th. All students
interested in taking the AP Exams
in May, should see Mrs. Plummer in
the main office. Payment for exams
must be made in full at the time of
sign up. Make check payable to
CCHS. Each exam is $91.00. No
late signs up will be allowed.
Here is a link to this year's exam
schedule.
http://professionals.collegeboard.co
m/testing/ap/about/dates
The SEPAC, Special Education
Parent Advisory Council,
is looking to fill 3 immediate
officer positions.
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Publicity/Communication
s Coordinator
Working in conjunction with the
Events Coordinator to publicize
events and meetings to the general public. If you are interested in
joining our new group, please send
an email to [email protected].
If you would like to know more
about the SEPAC, please visit our
website at www.concordsepac.org.
Our Calendar is ONLINE
Please look for information about these and many more dates on the Master Calendar, which
can be accessed via the High School web site at
www.concordcarlisle.net
At the top of the page
is a link for the Calendar.
From Principal Badalament
2014-15
As I write this, Second Semester is about to begin. It’s an exciting time for
students and teachers as new semester-length courses are launching in virtually
every discipline. Juniors and seniors in particular have new English and Social
Studies courses, as these areas provide a wide variety of electives for our
upperclassmen.
I wish all students a successful second half of the 2014-15 school year!
Health Week
Students at Concord-Carlisle High School will be able to participate in a
variety of programs that will offered during Health Week 2015, March 2 - 6.
The Health Board has recruited an array of professional speakers who will
address health from a variety of viewpoints. The board consists of Peter
Badalament, Principal; Christine DeBruzzi R.N, school nurse; Kelli Kirshtein,
Intervention Prevention Counselor; Andrea Gillis, CCHS Health /Fitness
Department; and Lou Ann Franke, Library Assistant.
Over the course of the week, students will have the opportunity to attend a
variety of presentations. On Tuesday, there will be a Community Service Fair
during lunch, provided by 2Volunteer. Wednesday begins with assemblies for
each class. During lunch on Thursday, we will have “table tops” for students to
learn more about local groups such as the Network for Women’s Lives and
Emerson Hospital.
The Health Board would like to sincerely thank this talented group of
professionals and local volunteers who are giving their time for our teens
without remuneration of any kind! For more information about this year’s
CCHS Health Week, please write me at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Peter Badalament
Guidance & Counseling Department Publication
“Counselor Bulletin”
February 2015
Student Course Selection Meetings with Counselors: In the month of February all freshman, sophomores and juniors will
receive a letter in the mail with an appointment to meet with their guidance counselors. This meeting is for the students only.
The meetings are to discuss course selections for next year and to review their current progress toward graduation. All
meetings are scheduled during the student’s study or lunch blocks. If they were mistakenly scheduled during a class or
cannot make the meeting time, please have them see Mrs. MacHaffie, guidance secretary, as soon as possible.
Meeting Schedules : (letters are mailed one week prior to the meeting)
February 2 – 6 – SophomoresYOG2017
February 9 – 13 – Juniors YOG2016
March 3 - 7 – FreshmenYOG2018
Naviance
Naviance is an online college search program that allows students to take a career interest test, conduct a college search, and
use test scores and GPA to develop a list of colleges. If you have never registered, please contact our guidance secretary,
Mrs. MacHaffie, at ext. 7108 or preferably at [email protected]. Counselors will be using the Naviance program in
the March junior groups.
Scholarships on NAVIANCE
The CCHS Guidance & Counseling Department periodically receives local and national scholarships. These scholarships are
posted on the NAVIANCE website under the scholarship tab. The paper copies are kept on file in the department office.
The CCHS Guidance & Counseling Website, which can be found at www.concordcarlisle.net, has many resources for
college planning and counseling/guidance-related topics.
College Entrance Exam Information for Juniors
College-bound juniors should plan to take college entrance exams this spring. There are two major testing services in the
United States that administer college entrance exams: The College Board, which administers the SAT Reasoning Test and
the SAT Subject Tests, and ACT, Inc., which administers the ACT.
With very few exceptions, colleges will accept either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT for admission. Information
outlining the differences between the SAT and ACT is available in the counseling office and on the counseling department
webpage. One of the major differences between the two tests is the writing section, which is required on the SAT and
optional on the ACT. Because SAT and ACT test dates never conflict, it is possible for a student to take both exams.
The CCHS Guidance and Counseling Department recommends that all students take the SAT and ACT. The SAT can be
taken in March or May (depending on a student’s preference and possible preparation timetable) and the ACT can be taken
in April or June. Since it varies whether or not the writing section of the ACT is required, students should check admissions
requirements for their colleges of interest to determine whether or not they should take the ACT with or without the optional
writing section. Once a student’s SAT and ACT test scores are available, the student should consult with his or her
counselor for recommendations on what additional testing (if any) should be planned for fall of the senior year.
It is also important to note that many colleges do not require SAT Subject Tests. The schools that do require them for
admission will specify how many subject tests should be taken and may even specify which subjects a student should take.
Because these tests are often related to classroom work, students should consult with their classroom teacher as to whether
additional preparation for the test is recommended. Juniors are usually advised to take the exams as late in the junior year as
possible. Additionally, several colleges will accept the ACT in lieu of both the SAT and SAT Subject Tests. Therefore, it is
important for students to check the admissions requirements for their colleges of interest to ensure that they are prepared to
meet those requirements.
Students must register for college entrance exams online. Registration information is available in the Guidance and
Counseling office. There is an additional charge for late registration and preferred testing locations may not be available.
College Board Testing Dates
Test Date
March 14, 2015
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
Test
SAT
SAT or SAT Subject Tests
SAT or SAT Subject Tests
Deadline
Feb 13, 2015
April 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
To register for the SAT or SAT Subject Tests, go to www.collegeboard.org
Remember to include the CCHS school code (220645) on your registration
ACT Testing Dates
Test Date
April 18, 2015
June 13, 2015
Test
ACT or ACT w/Writing
ACT or ACT w/Writing
Deadline
March 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
To register for the ACT, go to www.actstudent.org
Remember to include the CCHS school code (220645) on your registration
Health and Normalcy: Thoughts from the School Adjustment Counselors
School Adjustment Counselors are often called upon to consult to parents about issues related to substance use and abuse,
adolescent mood and anxiety concerns, motivation, and determining what is “normal” for adolescents. Many people believe
that if a lot of kids engage in a behavior, its “normal”, but from the point of view of developmental health, “normal” from a
statistical point of view and healthy are not always the same thing. For example, take a look at these statistics from the 2010
YRBS:
48% of juniors and 64% of seniors report drinking alcohol in the last month.
44% of seniors report binge drinking (5 or more drinks per occasion) in the past month.
54% of seniors, 40% of juniors, 28% of sophomores, 22% of freshmen and 6% of 8th graders report attending
parties in homes where alcohol use by teens is permitted.
33% of juniors and 42% of seniors report smoking marijuana in the past month.
Are these behaviors normal? Are they healthy? Assuming you would like your teen to tip the averages away from substance
abuse, consider the following:
Marijuana is an addictive drug. It causes mild-moderate habituation. Smoking marijuana twice or more weekly causes
withdrawal symptoms when pot if unavailable or use is ceased. Withdrawal symptoms most commonly experienced are
difficulties with sleep, irritability, memory problems, and mood issues. It is also interesting and important to note that
considerable recent research has linked use of marijuana to an increase in severity and earlier onset of symptoms of mental
illness, particularly for teens whose family history includes relatives with schizophrenia, depression or anxiety disorders.
The developing teenaged brain can be molded, shaped and influenced by use of substances, including marijuana.
Some people are more susceptible to addiction. Students benefit from knowing if there is a history of addiction in the
family tree. The longer teens delay trying substances, the longer their judgment centers in the prefrontal cortex have had to
develop, making addiction less of a risk (all other things being equal) for young adults (18-21) than for younger teens
(especially teens under 16). Young teens experimenting with substances, especially if there is a family history of substance
abuse and/or mental illness, run a high risk of becoming habituated or addicted to substances. Talk to your teens and
preteens about what you want them to do regarding substance use and encourage them to think about the risk of addiction. If
you don’t use, you won’t get hooked, even if your family tree is rife with addiction.
Binge Drinking may be “normal” in some circles, but it is not healthy. When people (teens and adults) binge drink, they
are susceptible to adverse health effects, impulsive behavior, and poor judgment. There are thousands of cases each year of
students who drink themselves to death or near-death when they keep drinking past the point that their livers can process the
alcohol. Teens frequently overestimate their tolerance, and can endanger themselves and their friends through binge
drinking. Most rapes, unintended sexual experiences where consent appears to have been given, and physical assaults occur
in the presence of alcohol, most often during binge drinking.
Talk to your teens about what you expect from them, and the difference between what is “normal” and what is healthy.
Demonstrate good judgment and moral courage by refusing to provide alcohol at parties where teens are gathering. Help
your sons and daughters to find fun without substances, and show them that you can do this as well. If you are concerned
about your child’s potential substance use/abuse, please call the School Adjustment Counselors Dan Simone
([email protected]) and Kelli Kirshtein [email protected] at the CCHS Counseling Department, 978-341-2490
X7108, or call Project Interface for a confidential referral for a family or individual counselor (617-332-3666 X411).
The PA con7nues to work with student government, parent representa7ves and teacher advisors in an effort to improve the class government system and func7on. The PA is excited about the upcoming transi7on to our new high school and looks forward to a community “unveiling” later this spring. The PA learned that several op7ons to change the current student schedule are being inves7gated. This examina7on is part of an effort to increase needed teacher collabora7on 7me. The administra7on has stated that any schedule change, to poten7ally be in effect in 2015-­‐16, would be minor and not impact student course content, classroom 7me or course selec7on op7ons. The PA is grateful to families who have contributed to the annual appeal. To date, the appeal has raised just over $20,000. Haven’t yet contributed, but s7ll want to? No problem! Simply go to cchspa.org and click on the donate buVon. Don’t miss it! 2/26 – The Secret Life of Massachuse:s Teens 7pm, CCHS Auditorium (see a:ached flier for details) Save the Date… Concord Town Mee7ng is April 12-­‐15. School-­‐
related items may be scheduled for the Sunday aYernoon session! Check it out…. The PA website has a new FAQ sec7on! Go to cchspa.org and click on the FAQ tab to begin. Have a ques7on that isn’t listed? Send us a note and we’ll try to answer it for you! Thank you to those families who have contributed to the 2014/2015 Annual Appeal: Andonian
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News from your 2015 Parent Reps
2015 Parent Social
Our 2015 Parent Social is scheduled for February
6th at the home of Lucy and Bob McBride. If you are
able, please bring your favorite beverage and a light
appetizer. RSVP to [email protected]. We
hope to see you on the 6th!
Valentine’s Day Carnation Sale
The Valentine’s Day Carnation Sale returns! Simply
purchase your flower(s) Monday, Tuesday or
Wednesday, February 9,10 or 11th during the lunch
blocks, write a note to the recipient and your flower
and note will be delivered to your recipient during the
school day on Friday, February 13th.
This fundraiser is available to all students and benefits
the Class of 2015.
Also Coming Up...
•
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon with the Council on
Aging, Saturday, March 14th.
•
The Hypnotist is back! Friday, March 27th.
All Night Live 2015
2015
Yes! It is already time to start planning for
graduation night! CCHS All Night Live is an allnight, alcohol and drug-free graduation celebration
exclusively for Concord-Carlisle graduating seniors.
The event is held at the high school on graduation
night from 9:30 pm to 5 am. This is the 25th year
of All Night Live and it will be bigger and better than
ever in the new school! Traditionally over 90% of
grads attend and we hope yours will be there!
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE at:
http://www.cchsallnightlive.com
Freshman Advisory
Concord-Carlisle High School
500 Walden Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1400
www.concordcarlisle.net
January
2015
Useful Resources
for Parents:
CCHS Guidance
Website
Check regularly for updated
information regarding scheduling
for next year!
http://www.concordcarlisle.net/dep
artments-and-teachers/counseling/
This month in advisory…
In January, students continued the discussions of
our biases and ways we can improve every student’s
experience at CCHS. These conversations were
inspired by recent racially-charged events in
Ferguson and New York City.
In addition, we discussed midterm exam week, and
how students could best prepare for these exams.
The student leaders were a valuable resource in
this discussion!
Finally, we met with Guidance counselors to begin
discussing scheduling for the 2015-2016 school
year.
Coming up next month:
In February, students will attend a panel assembly to continue
the dialogue around race and bias.
Sophomore Advisory
Concord-Carlisle High School
500 Walden Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1400
www.concordcarlisle.net
January
2015
Useful Resources
for Parents:
CCHS Guidance
Website
Check regularly for updated
information regarding scheduling
for next year!
http://www.concordcarlisle.net/dep
artments-and-teachers/counseling/
This Month in advisory…
In January, students continued the discussions of
our biases and ways we can improve every student’s
experience at CCHS. These conversations were
inspired by recent racially-charged events in
Ferguson and New York City.
In addition, we discussed midterm exam week, and
how students could best prepare for these exams.
Finally, we met with Guidance counselors to begin
discussing scheduling for the 2015-2016 school
year.
Coming up next month:
In February, students will attend a panel assembly to continue
the dialogue around race and bias.
Junior Advisory
Concord-Carlisle High School
500 Walden Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1400
www.concordcarlisle.net
January
2015
Useful Resources
for Parents:
CCHS Guidance
Website
Check regularly for updated
information regarding scheduling
for next year!
http://www.concordcarlisle.net/dep
artments-and-teachers/counseling/
This Month in advisory…
In January, students continued the discussions of
our biases and ways we can improve every student’s
experience at CCHS. These conversations were
inspired by recent racially-charged events in
Ferguson and New York City.
In addition, we discussed midterm exam week, and
how students could best prepare for these exams.
Finally, we met with Guidance counselors to begin
discussing scheduling for the 2015-2016 school
year.
Coming up next month:
In February, students will attend a panel assembly to continue
the dialogue around race and bias.
Senior Advisory
Concord-Carlisle High School
500 Walden Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1400
www.concordcarlisle.net
January
2015
Useful Resources
for Parents:
2Volunteer
A valuable resource for students
looking to complete community service
http://2volunteeronline.org/
January 2015
Guidance Newsletter
http://mail.colonial.net/~amachaffie
/cccounseling/JanNews2015.pdf
This Month in advisory…
In January, students continued the discussions of
our biases and ways we can improve every student’s
experience at CCHS. These conversations were
inspired by recent racially-charged events in
Ferguson and New York City.
In addition, we discussed midterm exam week, and
how students could best prepare for these exams.
Finally, we met one-on-one with each student to
check in about the academic year, the college
process, and anything else students wanted to
share.
Coming up next month:
In February, students will attend a panel assembly to continue
the dialogue around race and bias.
The Concord Carlisle Scholarship Fund and its affiliates are currently accepting applications for need-­‐
based post-­‐secondary scholarships. Students who have attended school in Concord or Carlisle, or who have resided in Concord or Carlisle, are eligible for consideration. Graduating high school seniors must submit completed applications no later than May 1, 2014. Current college undergraduates must submit completed applications no later than April 1, 2014. Application materials may be downloaded at www.ccscholarshipfund.org. Last spring, awards totaling more than $220,000 were issued to 96 students. Thursday, February 26th
7:00pm
CCHS Auditorium
Sponsored by the CCHS Parents’ Association
Green Your Heat: Don’t Miss This Chance to Save Concord Weatherization Rebate Program The Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee is pleased to announce the launch of Green Your Heat, a new opportunity for Concord residents to save money and energy, following 2013’s successful Concord Solar Challenge. Green Your Heat (GYH) will provide partial rebates for these weatherization services: insulation, sealing of air leaks, and installation of programmable thermostats. There are multiple benefits. Weatherization can save most residents as much as 20-­‐30% off of your energy bills. In addition to saving you money, weatherization can make you and your family more comfortable in your home by reducing drafts. And reducing the energy used to heat and cool your home can reduce fossil fuel emissions that contribute to climate change by as much as 20-­‐30%.
To get an idea of how much energy loss you can prevent through weatherization, take a look at the two sides of the house shown in the thermal images here. The left side is what a house looks like before weatherization—the orange and yellow parts of the wall show areas where you are paying good money to heat the outdoors in winter and cool it in summer. The darker wall on the right side shows the benefit of weatherization. You’ll be in good hands. The program is brought to you by Concord's Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee and by Concord Light, with funding from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division. Sagewell, Inc., has been selected as program administrator because of its reputation for high quality contractors, pre-­‐negotiated, competitive pricing and readily available customer service. The financial return on investment is clear. The weatherization reviews are at no cost to you. The cost of weatherization can be as little as $2,000-­‐$3,000. Subtracting the GYH or Mass Save weatherization rebate, the cost is $1,000-­‐$2,000. For many Concord residents, the measures will pay for themselves in 2-­‐3 years or less—and then you’ll save year after year. Plus, your house value may rise as more and more homebuyers are choosing energy-­‐efficient homes. There are a limited number of rebates (approximately 150) to subsidize weatherization for oil/propane/electric/wood heat customers. Act quickly to assure a rebate. Weatherization is a great investment that can pay back quickly, and GYH makes it easier than ever. Gas-­‐heated homes are already eligible for free audits and for more plentiful subsidies through the Mass Save program. You don’t have to know what kind of heat you use or how much insulation you already have. Everyone can contact Sagewell at 617-963-8141 or [email protected] To start saving, sign up for the program at www.greenyourheatconcord.com Participating in Green Your Heat is easy. You can schedule a free weatherization review, and with a single 30-­‐60 minute home visit, you can get an assessment, receive a quote for weatherization, and apply for a rebate. Next you schedule the work with a program contractor. Once work is completed, you’ll reap the benefits for years to come. If everyone in the Weatherizing is an investment in your home and our future. Heating and cooling buildings is about 40% of our nation’s total energy use. That’s a huge potential source of savings in both money and greenhouse gases that lead to climate change. Green Your Heat could be your ticket to save money and energy. Sagewell will take the headaches out of the process. Now is the time, while $145,000 in rebates is still available. Call 617-963-8141 or sign up at www.greenyourheatconcord.com U.S. improved their homes’ energy efficiency by just 10%, it would cut as much CO2 as taking some 25 million cars off the road. Union of Concerned Scientists CoolerSmarter.org