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Parent Involvement Tip Sheet
Wouldn’t you like to foster a stronger academic community within our school and support a positive classroom environment for your student?
Ahhhh, we knew you’d say YES!! The following information offers a sure-fire way to stay involved with your students, be aware of their surroundings and participate in their success. Padre Parents is your academic booster organization that supports the faculty-staff-parent-student partnership. Here are some of the ways to ensure good communication and involvement with your student and school: Padre Parents Page Support the students, teachers, and staff at CHS both academically and socially. We fund the Time Trackers, Student Directory, free student copier in the library, and small grants to teachers for their classroom needs, special programs, equipment, periodicals & materials. Our members support the College/Career Center, College Night, Academic Recognition, Graduation, Sober Grad and much more. Padre Parents meet the first Thursday of every month at 8am.
Contact Padre Parent President: Pamela Wilcox at wwandpw@aol.com. eScrip Wouldn’t you like to support CHS and the work of the Padre Parents with money you’re already spending at Albertsons and Safeway? All you have to do is sign-up online or pick up the forms at Arena Day and register your Albertsons & Safeway club cards. We also receive benefits from other retailers such as Office Depot, Target, Orchard Supply Hardware, Eddie Bauer, Big 5, Macy’s, Raley’s & more. It’s easy, safe and a very effective way to help us recognize CHS students !!
Contact: Sneha Panholzer 625-0884 Volunteer at the Career/College Center Meet lots of students from all grades and learn about the College and Career opportunities for students. Call one of the CHS counselors at or stop by the College and Career Center during school hours.
Volunteer in the Classroom Contact your student’s teachers or counselor and let them know that you are interested or contact the Padre Parent Volunteer Coordinator: Blanny Hagenah @ 626-4642
Parent Class Representative Each class has a parent representative to the Padre Parents Board, and 3-5 additional parent representatives who work directly with the students and ASB. They are there to support the class and officers for fundraising and activities. Padre Parent Volunteer Coordinator: Blanny Hagenah @ 626-4642
Music Boosters Support ongoing music programs in the entire District. Carmel High has an outstanding music program. If you have a student in music or enjoy music in your life, support this very worthy organization. Contact Barbara Barr 624-5082 webebarr@yahoo.com
Athletic Booster's Page Support all the athletic programs at CHS. This is a great way to get involved in your student’s extra-curricular activities. Contact Membership Chair Carol Kurtz at carolkurtz@redshift.com or President Jeff Markow at jmarkow@sbcglobal.net or 214-1389.
Student Involvement/Community Service
If your student is involved in music, theater, a club or sports, call the faculty advisor or the coach and offer your help. Your student needs 60 hours of Community Service to graduate. Check CHS website for available community service offerings.
Daily Bulletin The bulletin can be found in the attendance office every morning or at the web site: www.carmelhigh.org. It’s full of school news, events, community service opportunities, the daily schedule, etc. Read it and stay informed.
Monthly Newsletter Look for your copy of the monthly CHS Newsletter (published electronically and distributed via email at the beginning of each month - paper copies available by request) with information on upcoming events, student and school achievements, and lots of interesting news and information.
Administration, Counselors, and Faculty The success of your student at Carmel High School is important to everyone. The administration, counselors, and faculty are available to help with any questions or special needs. Take the time to get acquainted; they are there for you and your student.
IMPACT
Youth Leadership, Sober Grad, Speakers Bureau, Parent Forums, Red Ribbon Week, plus many activities for the youth all year long. The high school Youth Action Group (YAG) meets at the Carmel Youth Center ~ all high school teens welcome. Contact IMPACT for days and times. http://impactteens.org/
Student Clubs
There are many clubs for CHS students to choose from each year. Many meet during lunchtime and offer both on and off campus activities. The list of Clubs and their faculty sponsors should be available shortly after the beginning of school. Watch the bulletin for the list of clubs and their meeting times and locations.
Parents, please encourage your student to become involved in high school early. Whether it is sports, music, special interest clubs, academic enrichment or student government; his or her experience at high school will be enriched by activities that keep young minds busy doing positive things! Remember to ask questions of your students. If you have a question, you can be sure that ten other parents have the same question! As our students mature and grow, there will be lots of new experiences we all will face together, the challenges of high school, dating, driving, college and career exploration and more. We parents can be there to help along the way by striving to keep the communication lines open and candid. |
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