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Office Hours
One of the unique features we offer at CHS is the availability of our teachers during office hours. Teachers are open to their students from 7:45am to 8:25am on Thursdays as a way to get additional assistance. Students can get help from teachers regarding a concept they don't understand, clarity around a project, make-up a test, or complete homework. If they are all caught up in classes or do not have a need to meet with a teacher they can take advantage of the opportunity to get extra sleep.Students can also access the library during this time. However, regardless of why a student is here once they are on campus during office hours, we do not let them off.Students who receive a D or F in one or more class on the upcoming quarter grading period will be assigned to a mandatory office hour session. They will be notified by their counselor when they are assigned. This is essential for those who are in danger of failing a class to get the support they need.If you have any questions or want more information you can email your child's counselor or either of the Assistant Principals. -
Thirst Gala
The 5th Annual Carmel High Thirst Gala dinner will be held on Friday, September 27th at the MEarth Hilton Bialek Habitat. This is a student driven service project and fundraising dinner to benefit the Thirst Project – an organization that raises awareness about the lack of clean drinking water and funds the building of clean water wells around the world. Over the last 4 years Carmel High has raised $12,000 for the Thirst Project, enough to fund the construction of an entire clean water well to serve a village of 300 people. For more information about the Thirst Project visit: www.thirstproject.org.
This year's dinner of pasta, wood-fired pizza, salad, and an ice cream sundae bar for dessert will be served in the beautiful gardens at MEarth. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Carmel High Singer/Songwriters Guild. This is a community event for the entire family, adult tickets are $25, children 10 and under are $10
Tickets available in the ASB office or order online at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carmel-high-school-thirst-gala-tickets-69832413629
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshops
CHS is hosting two workshops to assist parents and students with the Free Application for Financial Aid.
To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans, students need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it provides access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school.
Students in the Class of 2020 and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend our two Cash for College FAFSA Workshops. On September 10, Financial Planner Steve Shapiro will be available at 6pm in the Library to aid in some of the basics of financial planning for college. On Tues. Oct. 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the CHS Library, we will have financial aid outreach specialists from Monterey Peninsula College on hand to help you file the FAFSA that evening. Don't forget to bring your Chromebook and your FSA ID.
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Counseling Newsletter #1
On behalf of our outstanding counseling team, we are excited to share the first edition of this year's counseling department newsletter. In it you will find lots of valuable information about how to access your child's counselor as well as specific events that are upcoming.
Thank you for taking time to read through it and we hope it provides you insights on how to support your child's academic journey.
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Counseling Department Changes
Please see the attached document outlining changes to our counseling caseloads.
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Latest Edition of #WeAreCarmelUnified
Most of us know the sixteenth-century proverb “He can’t see the forest for the trees” which is a way of saying someone is too focused on the details to really look at the situation as a whole. It’s an argument made to focus on the Big Picture. Recently I spent some time thinking about this proverb and some of the limitations of what I will call A Forest View. What follows is a summary of what I shared with all staff at our Welcome Back Breakfast on August 7.
