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Student Update Information During Closure
Welcome back to school! We wish that your spring break had not included a Stay at Home order, and that your time away was not filled with the uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought to our world. Please know that we are still here, still ready to help you learn, earn credits and prepare you for life after high school. It will just be different for a while and we appreciate your patience.
Your teachers have come up with a schedule for what learning will look like for your students from April 6th- June 19th. They will be providing learning opportunities that may include introducing new, reviewing, extending or deepening grade-level content. Our 4th quarter will start April 27th and we will update you when we have specific information related to that change over.
Students will:
- Participate following the schedule below in online instruction Monday-Wednesday
- Engage in learning activities
- Connect with teachers each week through email, by phone or online
Teachers will:
- Connect with you with a prepared lesson or activity at the specific class time listed below.
- Communicate timelines and deadlines in Google Classroom
- Provide information on how to connect during office hours on Google Classroom
- Monitor learning progress throughout the week and provide feedback to students
- Be available during “office hours” for students via email, phone, or Google Hangouts
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 9:00-10:00 | Office Hour | Office Hour | Office Hour | Office Hour | Office Hour |
| 10:00-11:30 | 1st period | 3rd period | 4th period | Teacher check in | Teacher check in |
| 12:00-12:30 | Advocacy | Advocacy | Advocacy | Senior check in | Senior check in |
| 12:30-1:30 | Office Hour | Office Hour | Office Hour | Office Hour | Teacher check in |
Library Information
There is a Google Classroom for our library (code jujldnn) that includes the link to our building collection as well as information about how to write book reviews and use the Camas Public Library. Weekly posts will feature links to museums and other libraries or videos related to books, reading, and research.
Mrs. Spencer will be available for office hours communication via email (Stephanie.Spencer@camas.wednet.edu) or Google Classroom messaging to discuss books, help with writing or technology, or assist with questions about Senior projects.
Prom – Prom has been cancelled due to the closure of school through the end of the year.
Senior Events – Class of 2020 events are being reviewed. Senior Family Dessert Night has been cancelled, but we are still putting together a slideshow (look for email on pictures needed). We are hoping to have a graduation ceremony, but are not sure what this will look like at this point. It could be a virtual ceremony followed up by an actual one during the summer. We just are not sure at this time. This is a milestone and we want to find a way to make it as special as possible for our Class of 2020!
Senior Project – With school being closed for the remainder of the year, there will be a shift in our original timeline. Seniors should be in touch with their mentors and make plans that prioritize health and safety protocols. Since each project is unique, each solution will be as well. Please be creative and flexible as you work out a solution that works for you and your mentor while staying safe and healthy.
If you need any help or have questions, email the Senior Project Coordinator, Mark Gardner at mark.gardner@camas.wednet.edu
Please contact Mrs. Holmes at amy.holmes@camas.wednet.edu if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay healthy, take care and we miss you!
Now Accepting Application for Fall Enrollment
*****We are taking applications for fall 2020 enrollment.
We Did you know that Hayes Freedom High School is an innovative school of choice for ninth-twelfth grade students?
Hayes Freedom High School was founded on the principle that not all students thrive in a large, comprehensive high school environment. If your student may benefit from any of the following hallmarks of HFHS, she or he might want to get to know us! Student-Application-website
Hayes Freedom High School offers:
• Small class sizes; usually about 20 students per class.
• Longer, intensely focused classes; students take three 1:40 core classes with a 30 minute advisory each day. This allows students more time with teachers, time to work on projects in
class, and a deeper understanding of material.
• Intentional, project-based learning; Hayes students are encouraged by teachers to approach assignments and projects in creative ways focusing on the learning styles of individual
students.
• Strong relationships; with only a maximum of 200 students and ten teachers, students will have the same teachers for several subjects over time. This cultivates a tight-knit community
where students know teachers and teachers know students. Attending Hayes is like joining a family “where everybody knows your name.”
Please call Kristi Thomas at 360-833-5600 with any questions.
College and Career Fair
Camas High School will be hosting a College & Career Fair, Monday, April 27, 5-7 p.m. This event is open to ALL high school students (CHS, DHS, HFHS, grades 9–11) and their parents.
Families will have a chance to:
> Talk with representatives from more than 50 colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs, military representatives and gap year programs in a college fair setting in the CHS Main Commons.
> Attend large group sessions covering information on post high school planning resources, what students can do during high school to prepare for the next steps, test preparation and much more.
If you have any questions, please contact the front desk at 360-833-5600
2020 Industry Hiring Fair
Camas School District is co-hosting a regional industry hiring fair next Thursday at Washougal High School and over 50 companies have signed up to be there. This event has two primary goals; 1) We would like to inform our students and communities about the industries within our region 2) companies will be setting up interviews and meeting potential applications on site. (summer jobs and post-graduation jobs for high school students) Students who are interested in a summer or post-graduation job should bring a resume and dress accordingly. There is also a resume workshop from 4pm-6pm for those students who want to improve or create a resume.
Washougal High School – 2/27 from 5pm to 7pm.
The link below has additional information.
December Students Of The Month
Dee has an outstanding, confident sense of style. Her
perseverance is admirable. Dee is always open &
honest and is committed to tackling challenges to reach
her educational goals. She offers help as a tutor in
Algebra 1, going out of her way to ask how she can
help me & classmates during class. Dee has a great
attitude and is kind in her interactions with others
Jonny’s quietly confident demeanor is noticed daily. He
is always polite during interactions. Jonny has grown a
great deal in terms of participation in class and in
showing respect for others. He is very responsible with
his classes, he knows how to self-advocate well, and
shows pride in his principles.
November Students Of The Month
Josiah is proud and fearless in navigating the
challenges presented to him; he shows great resilience
and is always polite. He is always kind, caring, and
empathetic toward others; I really enjoy checking in
with him when we pass each other in the halls. Josiah
brings great thought & energy to discussions.
Isabel is so consistent in her compassionate demeanor and
exudes kindness in the way she interacts with students &
staff. She is consistently focused, on track, and working
hard in English. Her positive demeanor and great attitude
helps make 4th period a great way to end the day. Isabel has
been fearless in learning new watercolor techniques,
significantly improving her skills to her own satisfaction.
UPDATE: Seniors – Jostens Information
The Jostens presentation has been rescheduled due to inclement weather late start to next Wednesday, January 22nd from the original date of January 16th. They will be here during ADVO to meet with the senior class and go over the graduation packets and order forms for the cap/gown, announcements and many other items available.
Jostens will be back on January 30 during lunch to collect orders or help you complete them. In order to guarantee the lower pricing, no deposit down and ordering the customized announcements, you will need to turn in your order on the 30th or no later than February 7th. Orders placed after this date might be subject to higher prices, payment in full and the possibility of not receiving the customized Hayes Freedom announcement. Order forms can be dropped off at the front desk, or you can order on-line at www.jostens.com. If you order online, payment in full is required.
Students can obtain a packet from the front desk if they miss this meeting.
If purchasing a cap and gown becomes a problem for your family, please contact Kristi Thomas at 360-833-5600.
Graduation is a tremendous accomplishment and we wish all our soon to be graduates great success.
ASB Blood Drive
Please come support our ASB fundraiser and also help supply blood to somebody that might need it! January 24th, 9:00am – 3:00pm. The more donors we have the more funds we earn and the more people we can help supply blood for. Please feel free to share this with friends and family.
Bloodworks NW is a local, non-profit organization that differs from other blood services in that we exclusively collect blood in the communities we serve. We are the sole supplier of blood to all Providence and Legacy hospitals in Oregon, as well as to all Clark, Cowlitz, and Lewis County hospitals in Washington. We’ve been serving the Northwest for over 70 years, including over 22 years in the Portland/Vancouver area. Bloodworks is a world renowned international leader in the field of blood research.
You must be 16 or older to donate and if you are 16-17 a permission form is required. We have signup sheets and permission forms at the front office. Please call 360-833-5600 with any questions or to sign up for a time. Thank you for your support!
Help with this Senior Project
Please see the flyer for a wonderful Senior Project that one of our students is doing. Thank you for your help and please feel free to pass on the flyer to friends and family.
Running Start Information Nights
Learn more about the Running Start program at Clark College at an upcoming Running Start Information Night! Families are welcome! No registration required.
| Running Start Information Nights | |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2020 | Monday, February 24, 2020 |
| Monday, March 9, 2020 | Tuesday, March 24, 2020 |
| Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Clark College Gym (O’Connell Sports Complex) (Campus Map) |
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About this event: This is an opportunity for current high school students and their parents/guardians to learn more about Running Start, a program that allows eligible juniors and seniors to attend college classes and earn dual credit (both high school and college credit). All nights cover the same information, no registration required.
At this meeting:
- Clark College representatives will provide an overview of the program and opportunities.
- Running Start students and college faculty will share their experiences with the program.
- Program expectations and requirements will be discussed.
- Timelines for Fall Term 2020 entry will be reviewed.
You can find the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/709517466238567/
Students and their families can learn more about the program on the Running Start webpage. Questions about the event? Email start@clark.edu
