Clio High School

We are excited to share that your student is invited to join us on an educational travel experience to Europe's Mediterranean Coast in Summer 2025! We’ll be hosting an important interest meeting early next year, and wanted to share a save the date for this meeting now – in case the idea of giving the gift of travel intrigues you!

Meeting details:

Date: 1/25/2024

Time: 5-6 PM

Location: Clio High School Library

Registration for our meeting is mandatory and we have limited spots, please register/RSVP with this link.

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.

Join us at the Soaring Eagle for a great day that will give back to Clio students! Tickets are $50 and all funds go to the CHS PTO. This organization raises money to give directly back to the students at Clio High School. Link to register and add payment is here.

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.

In case you haven't heard, the government has completely refurbished the FAFSA. Even if you have completed the FAFSA in the past, you may have questions with the new one. If your student is a senior and you have never heard of the FAFSA, or would like more information, please join our event, hosted by UM-Flint. Get questions answered and possibly get your FAFSA completed. This will be a presentation and work time for parents and students, so bring tax information and ensure you have your FSA ID in advance. There will be door prizes as well as food trucks available at this event. More information will soon be posted to the CHS Facebook regarding these incentives to students. The FSA ID is for anyone who has never completed a FAFSA for themselves or for a child. Otherwise, you already have one. To get your FSA ID, follow this link.

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.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of our school community, we have compiled essential information and instructions for emergency situations on this flyer. This resource aims to provide clear guidance for both students and staff in the event of various emergency scenarios, including "secure mode" and "lockdown" procedures following the ALICE protocol.

We believe that preparedness and awareness are key components in fostering a secure school environment. Therefore, we encourage you to take the time to review the information provided on this flyer with your students. By doing so, we can collectively ensure that every member of our community is well-prepared and knowledgeable about the necessary actions to take during an emergency.

Your partnership in reviewing this material with your students is greatly appreciated, as it reinforces the importance of safety and preparedness both at school and at home. Together, we can work towards maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all and continuing to make Clio #theplacetobe.

Mrs. Rachel Traver, Assistant Principal

rtraver@clioschools.org

810-591-1381

Dear Clio High School Parents,

I hope this email finds you well. As we move into our 2nd semester, I felt the need to reach out to give you feedback on the importance of a solution-based mindset. Adopting a solution-based mindset can greatly benefit your child's growth and development in the High School setting. To further support this, I wanted to share some resources and strategies that can help promote a solution-focused mentality in our students, and at home.

1. Growth Mindset: Encourage your child to embrace a growth mindset, which is the belief that their abilities and intelligence can be developed through hard work and dedication. This mindset helps students view challenges as opportunities for growth and learning, rather than as obstacles.

2. Goal Setting: Teach your child the importance of setting goals and breaking them down into manageable steps. This helps them focus on the solution and take proactive steps towards achieving their objectives.

3. Problem-Solving Skills: Help your child develop strong problem-solving skills by encouraging them to think critically, analyze situations, and come up with creative solutions. This can be done through activities such as puzzles, riddles, and brainstorming sessions. Every answer in life cannot be “Googled”.

4. Positive Self-Talk: Teach your child to replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations. Encourage them to reframe challenges as opportunities and to believe in their ability to find solutions.

5. Role Modeling: Be a positive role model by demonstrating a solution-focused mindset in your own actions and conversations. Show your child how you approach challenges and setbacks with a solution-oriented perspective. Please help stress the importance of your student’s education and the opportunities that will come from their best efforts in the classroom.

6. Supportive Environment: Foster a supportive environment at home and in school, where mistakes are seen as opportunities for learning and growth. Encourage open communication and provide guidance and encouragement when your child faces difficulties. Please perceive positive intentions within the school environment. We want to provide the best learning experience for all students, and we are all willing to work with you if we run into any “bumps” in the road.

I hope you find these resources and strategies helpful in promoting a solution-focused mentality in your child. By equipping them with this valuable skill, we are empowering them to become resilient and confident individuals.

If you have any further questions or need additional support, please don't hesitate to reach out. Together, let's continue to support our students in their journey towards success. Go Clio! Join the Mustang Charge! #THEPLACETOBE

Respectfully,

Mr. Scott Williams, Principal

scwilliams@clioschools.org

810-591-1359