Clio High School

Take a brief tour with Superintendent, Lisa Taylor, as she shares some of the improvements being completed at the Clio High School by following this link.

Find fee or reduced cost resources here, like food housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

We embarked on our mission to help foster leadership opportunities for a group of CHS students. Students have been identified by their coaches/staff as possessing leadership characteristics. Mr. Doyle is meeting with these students monthly to assist them in the process of continuing the evolution of becoming leaders in all the facets of their lives. The group will explore ways to positively impact the Clio community and participate in initiatives to make this the place to be.

We are in the process of updating our records to help support all families in our school community. In order to qualify for additional grant funding from the Michigan Department of Education, we need to be sure that our student data base accurately reflects families who have/had been impacted by the Flint Water Emergency. If your child has lived (including during pregnancy) or attended childcare/day-care/school in Flint or surrounding areas supplied by the lead-contaminated Flint water, anytime from April 2014 to September 2020. Please complete the form linked here (for each child), to help us update our student information.

Teachers and students are piloting curriculum in their classrooms to meet the social and emotional needs of our students. While some teachers are piuoleting the Positivity Project others are piloting MiCares.

The Positivity Project (P2) is an organization whose mission is to empower students to build positive relationships and become their best selves. See more information here.

Michigan Cares is a program that offers educators and families free digital education designed to develop positive mental health, as well as vital social and emotional skills that serve students well beyond graduation. See more information here.

Sophomores - Juniors - Seniors

Do you want an opportunity to earn scholarships each month? You can earn entries into monthly drawings just by planning for life after high school.

Sign in with your college board account:

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

How can I qualify?

1. Explore Careers with Big Future's free exploration tools. Start a career list by adding 3
or more careers.

2. Use the personalized planning checklist and plan for college by adding 6 or more
colleges to your Big Future's portfolio.

3. Learn how to pay for college with scholarship searches and financial aid tools. Save 3
or more scholarships you qualify for. You could even apply for them! Be sure to check
the qualifications.

Join upcoming virtual live events with Big Future Live.

These events cover topics such as: careers, FAFSA, mental health, paying for college, finding your dream job, and more. Most events are 8:00 p.m. EST.

For students who are behind in credits we offer a 7th hour class for students to recover those credits. Students must be passing all of their current classes in order to be eligible to participate in 7th hour. There is open enrollment for 7th hour, meaning as soon as students are passing all of their classes, they can start 7th hour. There is no deadline to get started. Applications for are available in the Counseling Office. See your counselor with any questions.

• Mrs. Hall - Last Names A-K
• 810-591-1385
• jhall@clioschools.org
• Mrs. Minore - Last Names L-Z
• 810-591-1365
• kminore@clioschools.org
• https://calendly.com/minorecounseling

• Decision Day
• Thursday, May 9, 2024
• Senior Prom
• Saturday, May 4, 2024
• Ticket will be sold to seniors starting Tuesday 4/16. Guest tickets will be available for sale the following week.
• Senior Exams
• May 22, 23, 24, 2024
• Cap and Gown Pick Up
• Thursday, May 30th and Friday May 31st
• Ensure full payment is made for Jostens orders and student fees are paid in full at CHS before collecting your cap and gown.
• Senior Honors Night
• Thursday, May 16, 2024
• Invitations to Senior Honors Night went in the mail on April 11th. If your student believes they should have been invited and does not get their letter by April 19th, have them stop in to see their counselor for clarification.
• Clio High School 2024 Graduation
• Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Pride Stadium, 7:00 P.M.

The counselors have started meeting with seniors to talk to them about their post-graduation plans. Our goal is to make sure each student knows how to achieve those plans regardless of what they might be. If your student hasn't met with their counselor yet, have them reach out to create an appointment.

Please view the senior checklist for information about upcoming requirements. Seniors please sign up for a senior exit presentation time at this link: https://forms.gle/6VZQU5Hb9gN7XYBk6

Dear Class of 2024 Students and Families,

As you may have heard, Federal Student Aid has released a new timeline that will impact when students will receive college award packages. Please view the letter attached here for more information about this new process and the steps you can take today to further your student's progress in the FAFSA process.

Students and their families looking to secure more financial aid for college could receive financial aid to attend a college or university with the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, or for a career training program with the Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship. See more information here.

Seniors,

There is a scholarship to Mott Community College scholarship, that will be awarded to a Clio graduate. Any student who will be attending Mott Community College next year and has a GPA of 2.0 or higher is eligible. The scholarship is called the Mustang Scholarship for MCC. Here is the link to apply.

Resources in the College Planning Toolkit include:

• Promotional videos featuring local students

• Social media graphics and content related to the FAFSA application and upcoming FAFSA workshops

• A Guide to College Planning

• A Senior Timeline

• College Toolkit Google Folder Link

We are excited to provide you with an update on the academic progress and attendance policies at our school as we approach the end of the semester.

Academic Update

Please see the chart to the right for a breakdown of grades as they stand in the semester. Of all grades recorded for CHS students we have approximately 60% A or B, 25% C or D and 15% E. We are proud of the hard work and dedication our students have shown in achieving their academic goals. If your student is looking for support they can visit teachers for help in Seminar on Tuesdays or Thursdays, go to after school tutoring Monday-Thursday from 2:30-3:30 or log on to Varsity Tutors for one on one help with any of their coursework by logging in with Google.

Attendance Update

Students will receive an update on their attendance standing this Tuesday. It is our policy that students with 10 or more absences in any one class must earn a minimum of 78% on the final exam to receive credit for the course.

Students facing extenuating circumstances related to their absences may submit an appeal. Senior appeal forms for exams are due by Friday 5/3, and underclassmen appeal forms will be available by 5/30.

Additionally, students who are more than 5 minutes late to class will be marked as LT (late tardy), and those who leave early will accumulate RE coding (released early) as a half absence. We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing the importance of daily attendance and punctuality with your child. These habits are essential life skills that will benefit them beyond high school.

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can empower our high schoolers to develop the habits and mindset needed for success.

Mrs. Rachel Traver, Assistant Principal

rtraver@clioschools.org

810-591-1381

Dear Clio High School Community Members,

Don't Miss Out This Weekend!

Get ready for an enchanting experience this weekend as the Clio High School Drama Club presents "One Magic Kiss: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"! It's a family-friendly musical that promises to engage audiences of all ages. Don't miss the chance to witness the magic unfold on stage!

All performances will take place in the CHS Auditorium.

Showtimes:

April 26th: 7:00 pm
April 27th: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
April 28th: 2:00 pm

Ticket prices:

$10 for adults

$5 for students

In other news, mark your calendars for the upcoming Prom on May 4th! This year’s Prom will take place from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm at Rustic Meadows in New Lothrop for a night filled with enchantment and excitement.

Signing Day!

And for our talented athletes, save the date for May 7th, which will be our "Signing Day" celebration. It's a time to honor and recognize the dedication and achievements of our outstanding athletes.

Finish Strong!

Also, a friendly reminder that school attendance is crucial at this time of year. Please check your student's grades regularly and reach out to teachers for support. After-school tutoring is available Monday through Thursday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with busing provided for all students who attend.

We look forward to an exciting finish to the school year!

Warm regards,

Mr. Scott Williams, Principal

scwilliams@clioschools.org