Clio High School

On student count day, public school districts throughout the state will be counting students to determine the number attending their schools.

The count is used by the state to help determine funding for individual schools and districts. A percentage of a public schools funding is based on the total attendance recorded on Wednesday.

This Clio Area Schools Event, the Clio Cares a Night of Hope, has been rescheduled to February 20, 2024. This is a free event held at the Clio High School. Clio Cares, hosts a Speaker and Magician with food, door prizes and resources on wellness. Doors will open at 5:15 pm, the show starts at 6:00 pm.

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.

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

https://docs.google.com/document/d/122AMqQDrOgx6PSTahhIED3ZYu5LeJyijSUyjoVFgLtU/edit?usp=drive_web

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.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fYaCntlgFlGvM62qMSUYbGA-mrbcev2L/view?usp=sharing

These are once a week lessons. The district is piloting two different curriculums.

The district is piloting two different curriculums:

- Suite 360 MiCares

- Positivity Project

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

Clio High School 2024 Graduation

Thursday, June 6, 2024, 7:00 pm Pride Stadium

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. Right now, it is anticipated that colleges will not receive the FAFSA data until mid-March, therefore they will not be able to send financial aid packages until late March or early April. We know that this may cause you to delay your final decisions for next school year. We have been hearing from various colleges and universities and they recognize the impact that this may have on you and continue to figure out ways to address/support these changes. You may hear from colleges soon. We put together some things you can do while you wait:

1. First, file the FAFSA. Although there is a delay, the sooner you file the sooner you will receive an award letter. Note: FAFSA is running inconsistently on chromebooks. If possible, students/families should use a computer other than a chromebook.

2. Visit colleges that you have been accepted to or that you are interested in. Get a feel for the campus to make sure you have information that will help you with your final decision.

3. Use the FSA Student Aid Estimator to determine potential aid and compare it to actual college costs (using net cost calculator) as you begin to think about final college decisions.

4. Research and apply for scholarships: use this list to find scholarships that you may qualify for. They have varying requirements so you may qualify! (All scholarship providers should understand that they will not have FAFSA submission summaries until mid-March. They can produce evidence of FAFSA completion if necessary.)

5. Attend virtual webinars about financing college through MiStudentAid to learn more about various opportunities. Register and you will receive the recording even if you are not attending live.

6. If you are having challenges with the FAFSA form, Live chat and email (customerservice@studentaid.gov) has been working. Providing screenshots of issues in the email is helpful!

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

To all Seniors that have not ordered your cap and gown. Orders must be placed soon to ensure timely delivery before graduation. Seniors received a packet from Jostens that provided information about ordering caps and gowns. Orders can be placed online by following this link.

This month I wanted to share with you an overview of attendance from the first semester at CHS. The overall attendance rate for all students has been at an average of 94% presence. Our district goal is to increase student attendance and with that we have some work to go. Currently, 106 students have missed at least 1 day out of every 2 weeks of school, while 23 students have missed at least 1 day out of every week of school. There is an obvious correlation between irregular attendance and academic performance, causing many of these students to have ended the semester with at least one class failed.

Not only does consistent attendance contribute to their academic success, but it also plays a role in their social and emotional well-being. Establishing a consistent schedule during this impressionable time in their lives is paramount in creating good habits in the students who will be the future leaders of our community. As we approach the upcoming Count Day on Tuesday, February 14th, we aim to achieve 100% student attendance. Our school PBIS team (Positive Behavior Intervention Systems team) We understand that there are instances where students may need to stay home due to illness or other emergencies. In such cases, please submit any necessary medical notes, obituary information, or court documentation to jokelly@clioschools.org so the absence is excused and does not count toward students negatively. You can also call 810-591-1375 to report your student's absence.

In our efforts to promote punctuality, we are conducting a Tardy Challenge with our seminars this month. The seminar class whose students have the least tardies will be rewarded with hot cocoa next Tuesday during seminar. It is important to note that students who are consistently tardy will receive a detention from their teacher after their 3rd tardy and for each one after that. Additionally, our administration conducts tardy sweeps as needed to ensure that students are where they need to be in a timely fashion. During these sweeps students in the hallway are ushered into the cafeteria where those falling below the tardy threshold will receive a warning, while others will be issued a detention.

We kindly ask for your support in instilling the importance of regular and healthy school attendance as a life skill for our students. Your partnership in reinforcing this priority is essential in ensuring the success and well-being of all our students.

Mrs. Rachel Traver, Assistant Principal

rtraver@clioschools.org

810-591-1381

Dear Clio High School Families,

I hope this newsletter finds you well and that you had a wonderful week! As we approach the end of the winter season, we wanted to share some important announcements and updates with you.

Important Announcements:

• Spring Testing Preparation: Our High School is preparing for our Spring testing cycle, which will take place in April Please take the time to ask your student about accessing Khan Academy. This is a free online application that provides standardized testing practice for all grades and content areas. The site provides practice tests, and feedback results, to provide testing experiences for your student. I encourage you to have your student visit the site to gain experiences with the test questioning process. Let's work together to help them succeed!

• FAFSA Night Success: Thank you to all families who attended our recent FAFSA Night on February 6th! It was a huge success, and we are grateful for your participation. The event provided valuable information and guidance on the financial aid application process. If you were unable to attend, please reach out to our counseling department for assistance, as we are currently planning to have a second FAFSA event in the month of March. Please look ahead for the date and time of that event.

Celebrations from the Week:

• We would like to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students this week. Whether it was a successful project completion, a great performance, or a kind act towards a classmate, we are proud of every student's efforts. Please take a moment to recognize and celebrate your child's accomplishments.

Additional Information:

• Parent-Teacher Conferences: Save the dates! We will be holding parent-teacher conferences on Tuesday, March 12 from 3:30-5:30 pm and Thursday, March 14 from 12:00-3:00 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm . This will be a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress and address any concerns. Look out for more details and posted information coming soon.

I want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued partnership and support in your child's education. Our school community thrives because of families like yours. Together, we can create an enriching and empowering educational experience for all our students.

Thank you once again, and we wish you a fantastic week ahead! Go Clio! Join the Mustang Charge! #THEPLACETOBE!

Best Regards,

Mr. Scott Williams, Principal

scwilliams@clioschools.org

810-591-1359