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Carlmont High School
Student Bulletin
May 13, 2008
CLUBS AND PROGRAMS
The
Carlmont Hip Hop Squad is holding tryouts on May 28th. You’ve seen them
perform at games and assemblies and here is your chance to be apart of
the team! Tryouts will be held in the dance studio at 3:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, may 28th. Make sure that you come in dance attire and be on
time. If you have any questions, talk to Sarah Cox or Sofie Zarrabi.
Look for the flyers around school! – Reed
Seniors, there are
half-time job opportunities for the coming year. Work as an academic
coach/tutor for the Built To Last Program and earn a $2,300
Scholarship at the end of the year. Come by the Career Center Wed May 14th at 12:30 and sign up. – Dominguez
Listen up Students! The End of the Year Library Schedule is as follows:
May 16 - All library books are due!
May 23 - Library closes for Textbook Collection. Students will be welcome to study as long as space is available. - Laine
PERFORMING ARTS
Please
pick up an information sheet from Ms. Secrist if you're interested in
auditioning for Intermediate or Advanced Dance for the 2008-09 school
year. The completed sheet needs to be returned no later than 7*
Wednesday May 22nd 2008. Auditions for incoming freshman will be held
Thursday May 22nd from 4pm-7pm and for current students, Friday May
23rd from 4pm - 7pm in the dance studio. – Secrist
SPORTS
Do
you need a Pre-Sports Physical? Come to BAK Physical Therapy on
Saturday May 31st from 8:30 – 11:30a.m., located at 705 Oak Grove
Avenue in Menlo Park. The cost is $20 and this physical is valid for
the entire 2008-2009 school year for all fall, winter and spring
sports. Any questions, please call 650-363-5674. - Low
COLLEGE AND CAREER
Seniors:
If you are planning to go to a two-year community college, now is the
time to apply. And if you need money for college, the deadline is for
Cal Grant is Sept 2nd. If you need help applying for college or
financial aid, visit the College Center at lunch or 7th period. -
Dominguez
All Carlmont students and parents are invited to come
and listen to a Senior Panel talk about what it was like for them to
research, apply, and select where to attend college next Wednesday, May
21st at 6:30pm in the Carlmont Library. - Dominguez
OTHER
Over
the last weekend, a rugby team made up of San Mateo High School,
Woodside High School and Carlmont fought to a 4th place finish in the
Pacific Coast Invitational Rugby Tournament in the Gold Division
prevailing over teams from all over Northern California and Oregon.
Three Carlmont freshmen Christian Collins, Tyler Hutcherson and Alex
Smith played for the second Peninsula Green Rugby Team along with rugby
players from San Mateo High School and Bellarmine High School in the
Bronze Division of the tournament, placing 4th in a great team effort.
This tournament marks the end of the season for the Peninsula Green 15
a side rugby team, who finished second overall in league. The Peninsula
Green 7 a side rugby starts in June at Woodside High School and if you
want to play rugby, contact Christian Collins, Tyler Hutcheson or Alex
Smith. Come out and be part of something fun..."
On Saturday, at
the Stanford University Graduate School of Business out of 16 teams
Carlmont placed 1st and 2nd at the BUILD Business Plan competition. In
front of close to 300 people, the winning team took home $500 and won
by just 2 points against their classmates. This was the first time
Carlmont ever made it to the finals and we are so proud of everyone.
When you see the following freshmen please congratulate them. The
first place team members of Hurricane bags are: Sarah Bradbury, Klaes
Montgomery, Fredy Tores, Nate Denys, Jonathan Stancil. In second place,
please congratulate: Janiece Burns, Akilah Kyer, Taylor St. Claire,
Shawntaja Jordan. - Griffin
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Parent involvement that begins in the elementary and middle schools continues at Carlmont. Parents have a strong voice here and continue to be an influential part of school. They are strongly encourages to be part of the active campus life.
- Governance Council: The main governing body at Carlmont is charged with setting the policies and guidelines for the school concerning academics, curriculum, administration, sports and other areas. Comprised of parents, students, teachers, staff and administrators.
- Site Council: Reporting to the Governance Council, this group of elected parents, along with stu
 dents and staff, recommends the distribution of fiscal resources in line with goals.
- Special Education Parent Advisory Committee: Representatives from each of the District's high schools act as advocates for special education students.
- Carlmont Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA): An organization of parents, staff and students keeping parents informed about school activities and policies, and advising school staff on parents' concerns. Fund-raising is not a primary activity.
- Parent Support Groups (PSG): The parents of each graduating class (e.g. 2010) have opportunities to meet, and, with the assistance of a school administrator, discuss academic and social issues related to raising teenagers.
- Carlmont Advocates for Performing Arts (CAPA) and Carlmont Sports Boosters: These groups support specific activities (drama, dance, instrumental and vocal music, and ethletics) through fund-raising and organizational assistance.
- Carlmont Academic Foundation: An organization of alumni and parents, the Foundation's role is to raise funds to support educational programs at Carlmont.
- Carlmont Athletic Foundation: An organization of alumni and parents, the Foundation's role is to raise funds to support sports programs at Carlmont.
- Target Success: A District program with the express intention of bringing information to parents which will increase awareness of student growth, District and school programs. A special out reach is extended to members of the communities beyond Belmont and San Carlos.
Supporting a Better Community
- Service learning is a part of the curriculum at each grade level. Students take charge of their learning to design projects in science (9th grade), English (10th), U.S. History (11th), and Government (12th) and apply their subject-specific knowledge and skills to aid the community.
- Individual and family counseling, assessment, and referrals: An on-site therapist provides academic and emotional support to all students as needed.
- Students Offering Support (SOS): A peer-helping-peer program to support new students, deliver educational information, and mediate disagreements among students.
- Rotary Club: The Rotary Club in Belmont, a service organization, partners with the Interact Club on campus to support student involvement in community services.
- San Carlos Chamber of Commerce Educational Council: Carlmont staff meets monthly with the Chamber to discuss school and community issues. The Chamber supports Youth in Business Day (job shadowing).
- School Resource Officer (SRO): Supported by the City of Belmont and shared with Notre Dame High School, the SRO familiarizes students with the positive services offered by the police department. The SRO is similar to the D.A.R.E. officer in elementary/middle school.
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