Senior Project Changes and Expectations
Seniors, Parents, Guardians and the CHS Community:
Due to the continued effects of the coronavirus, the Senior Project Committee has moved the speeches and portfolio presentations to an online format during the week of May 15-May 22. This date was chosen to avoid conflicts with junior and senior AP testing.
Today’s complications have forced us to remove the role of advisers for this year. Instead, projects will be presented in senior English teachers’ “classrooms.”
Teachers will confirm the use of cameras and mikes with their students so that speeches and portfolios can be orally and visually presented.
Teachers are also developing plans to schedule students in small virtual group presentations and to use rubrics for evaluations.
With all the disruption and disappointment the Class of 2020 has experienced because of the pandemic, it is important for CHS to acknowledge the work, the commitment and the time that this class gave to their projects. And while the projects will be presented in this modified format, CHS is committed to the graduation of this senior class.
Patt Quinn-Davis
Senior Project Committee
Digital Expectations for CHS Students
March 20, 2020
Senators and Senator Families,
I hope you are all safe and healthy during this difficult period as we attempt to follow social distancing expectations set by the state and federal government. My staff has been working very hard this week to prepare for our start of digital school on Monday, March 23rd. Students should be able to access all of their classes using Google Classroom. If you need support, please check the Carson High School website at carsonhigh.com (Click on the Distance Learning – ACCESS Instructions link) or call us at (775)283-1910 for assistance.
Students are expected to follow and attend the schedule for the classes they would normally attend over the next two weeks. Monday is an A-Day, and they should be logged into the appropriate A1 class using Google Classroom. Students should log on at 7:45 am for A1 and begin working on their A1 class until 9:00 am. They should log into each class as if they were going to each class throughout the day. Teachers will be available through digital means according to the following schedule:
A classes on A days and B classes on B days
A1/B2 = 8:00-9:00
A3/B4 = 9:30-10:30
A5/B6 = 12:00-1:00
AB55 = 1:30-2:05
Teachers will be accessible to answer questions and support students in completing assignments using one of the following methods: Google Classroom (comment function), Google Hangouts/Meet, or Zoom. Lessons and directions will be posted on Google Classroom.
As with anything mechanical or digital, we will have issues. Please be patient as we work through these issues to meet student needs. If your child needs additional assistance, please contact your child’s teacher so we can provide support with our para-professionals.
I am confident that we can teach and support our students during this difficult time. Please feel free to call or email me if you have questions at (775) 283-1910 or gward@carson.k12.nv.us.
Sincerely,
Gavin Ward
Principal
Carson High School
Distance Learning Information
Distance Learning - ACCESS Instructions
School Counseling & School Social Worker/Mental Health Worker Support While We Are Home
CHS counselors and social workers created a Google site for students to access appointments and other resources during the quarantine- it includes info from the SSP's as well.
Acceptance Wall of Fame
Senior Senators -- This is really happening!
Have you been accepted to a College/University? Committed to a branch of the Armed Forces? Been accepted into an Apprenticeship or Trade Program? Share your news here and join our Acceptance Wall of Fame.
Senior in the Spotlight
This week the senior in the spotlight is Chloe Walt. Chloe is an extremely goal-oriented student, a strong leader, and is very passionate about the projects she takes on. Chloe has so many things to balance in her life that it is amazing she can maintain a 4.33 weighted GPA. She has two part-times jobs, is taking a full class load, is active in leadership, FBLA, National Honor Society and she is a dancer. She also volunteers for many different organizations. With as busy as she is, Chloe maintains a positive disposition and has incredible goals for her future.
Chloe has consistently challenged herself by taking honors and AP courses and she will be a completer in the Entrepreneurship Career and Technical Education Pathway. Chloe has been an integral member of the Carson High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America for the past three years. She has competed at the state level twice, even earning herself a trip to the national competition for client service.
For her senior project, Chloe has worked closely this year with the Nevada Commission for Women. She is helping to plan the Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration, commemorating the 100-year anniversary of women’s right to vote.
Chloe plans to attend the University of Nevada, Reno in the fall, where she will major in Business Management. She plans to be involved in student life and hopes to join the Wolfpack cheer team.
- Student parking: We are coming to that time of year again when we are running out of available parking spots. Please remember to park in your purchased parking spot with your pass visible in the window. We have opened up some spots that belonged to students that no longer attend CHS so please park in your own spot and not in one that has been unoccupied. Parking in another spot may result in a ticket and/or being towed at your expense.
- Prom Outfit Trade: Senators, if you have gently used prom clothing you can donate OR if you are looking for an outfit to wear for Prom, come on over to the CHS nurse's office to DONATE your clothing or SHOP!
- Lifeguard Training: Attention all Swimmers: Lifeguard Classes are offered at Carson Aquatic Facility.
Classes are offered after school or during Spring break. Sign up at: www.carson.org/ccpr - Senior Superlatives: Voting for Senior Superlatives is open now through May 8th on google classroom. Don't forget to vote!
- GSA: Please come join GSA in Mr. Tobin's room (301) Tuesdays after school and Wednesdays at lunch.
- Student Council: Attention Juniors and Sophomores! Student Council still has open positions for next year. If you are interested in joining STUCO swing by guidance and pick up an application. Applications are due back to Guidance by 2pm on March 20th. Don't miss out!
- prom and Non-CHS Students: Prom is just around the corner. If you are planning on bringing a NON-Carson High Student who is enrolled in a different high school, please visit student finance to pick up a Prom Guest Request Form. The deadline to turn in your form is on March 17th in student finance. Prom tickets will be on sale in finance on March 23rd. Don't delay, only 70 guests will be approved to attend the dance.
- Senior Shirts: Seniors! Don't miss out on a senior shirts. Order forms are due March 20th. Order forms are available in the student store and on your Senior google classroom. Turn your order forms into the the student store or the office.
- Renown Volunteers: Renown Health 2020 H.S. Volunteer Programs are available to all Sophomore, Junior, & Senior Students interested in the medical field. Applications available in the Career Ctr. Seniors graduating in 2020 your applications will be rerouted to college volunteer programs.
- Jump Start: Jump Start applications are now available for current sophomores and juniors. If you have completed Algebra II, or will be by next school year, you can apply to Jump Start College and start earning college credit, with the potential of completing up to 1 full year of college or earning an Associate degree. Jump Start Career is for current juniors interested in Auto Tech, Advanced Manufacturing or Construction. Applications for both programs can be picked up in the Guidance Office. Hurry though, applications are due by March 12.
Sports
- Fall Cheer: Registration for Fall Cheer for school year 2020/2021 is now open in Register My Athlete. It will close April 09, 2020. Tryouts are scheduled for April 21-23, 2020.
- Senator Man Tryouts: Registration for Carson High Mascot Senator Man for next school year 2020/2021 is now open at Registermyathlete.com and will close April 8, 2020 You must register under Fall Cheer. Tryouts will be held April 21-23, 2020 in the Big Gym from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.