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October is all about student support! Many of our Bulldogs are struggling to adapt to our expectations for timely, quality work production and completion. As progress reports come out, know that we are intervening on behalf of students to support their improved performance. The After-school Academic Support Program is a mandated, one-hour academic intervention after school in the CHS library M-Th from 3:05-4:05. Facilitated by certified teachers, this program is based on teacher referral. When students are referred, you will be contacted to arrange alternate transportation if necessary. Student remain referred for support until they complete missing assignments that get their grade to passing. Contact your student's teacher if you have questions regarding how you can best support your student's learning. Find teacher availability for support linked HERE
We are excited to announce that Cashmere High School offers a Student Assistance Program (SAP). The program provides a wide variety of behavioral health education, prevention, intervention, and recovery support services to students.
The goals of the program include:
- Providing mental health support
- Supporting transitions for new students to the district
- Preventing substance use/abuse
- Reducing the prevalence of substance abuse among teens
- Improving school attendance and academic performance
Karly Kingrey is the Student Assistance Professional for Cashmere High School, and an employee of North Central Educational Service District 171. Karly comes to us with a masters of social work and a background in working in community mental health particularly with adolescents in multiple settings, including schools. Our SAP’s hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. However, evening hours may be arranged to meet with parents and community groups. Karly will be meeting with students individually and in small groups to provide student support. Karly will provide education and guidance to students who are impacted by substance use in any way. Karly will teach refusal skills and assist students in making healthy choices. Karly will also be introducing a prevention curriculum in classrooms.
Karly is available to meet with parents as well. If you are worried about your student and would like to speak to Karly, please call Karly directly at 509-223-7690 or email kkingrey@cashmere.wednet.edu. All communication will be confidential.
If you would not like your student to participate in this program please contact Principal Mackenzie at 509-782-2914 or cmackenzie@cashmere.wednet.edu. passive opt out.
Two weeks ago we held the first of monthly Parent/Admin Meetings aimed at improving two-way communication with Bulldog Families. If you could not attend, you can find video of the event HERE
Our next meeting, scheduled for 5:30 on Nov. 1st in the CHS Community Center, focuses on Student Support. It precedes our Open House, between 6:00-8:00pm and coincides with Parent Conferences, scheduled for Oct. 31st between 8:00-3:00pm and Nov. 1st between noon-5pm.
Attendance is critical to student engagement and continuity of learning experience! Of course, there are circumstances beyond our control that factor into attendance. We are establishing the attendance goal of 95% combined attendance for the October and November, and awarding prizes to the grade levels with the highest attendance rate. Mr. Brown recently met with students who are closing in on "chronic absenteism" numbers for the semester. We are committed to providing any supports available to get as many Bulldogs in school daily. We are better together!
Last week we initiated the College Planning Process in an informative presentation by Ms. Fall.
There are additional opportunities for support in the planning process in the coming weeks. For help filling out the Financial Aid Forms, both Federal and State, WVC is offering support on Oct. 6th. See their promo below.
Juniors and Seniors are invited to meet with recruiters and admissions folks visiting CHS.
We have the following scheduled for the month of October:
Armed Forces recruiters will be in the building Wednesday, Oct. 5th
Gonzaga, Seattle University, Western and Seattle Pacific University will also visit in October. Students can find the dates for recruiters on the windows of the School Counselors Office and in the Daily Bulletin.
