STUDENT YOU GUIDE 2015-2016
Student Handbook PARENT INFO For A Path to Success on in Grades 5-12 BACK CCS STRATEGIC PLAN 2011-2017
GOAL 2: Our schools will be partners with families and the community to meet the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of every student.
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Charlottesville Community,
This activity guide is intended to help you and your child torstand unde life at the secondary level in Charlottesville City Public Schools. As students transition from elementary school to middle school to high school, it is important that they use all of the resources of our schools to their advantage. From clubs, activities, and athletics, to Gifted and Special Education services, opportunities abound for students. Please use this guide as your personal reference to the resources available.
In order to meet Goal 2 of our updated CCS Strategic Plan, we invite families to partner with us in meeting the physical, social, and emotional needs of students.
We are looking forward to providing the best education available for our students and the community.
Sincerely,
Jill Dahl Principal Charlottesville High School
Eric Johnson Principal Buford Middle School
Vernon Bock Principal Walker Upper Elementary School CONTENTS
School Information ...... 2 Bell Schedules ...... 3 Athletics and VHSL Activities ...... 9 Clubs and School Activities ...... 14 Fine Arts ...... 21 Scholarships and Awards ...... 23 SCHOOL INFORMATION
Walker Upper elementary School 1564 Dairy Road ERIN (434) 245-2412 LV ES (434) 245-2612 FAX O http://www.charlottesvilleschools.org/walker
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Jill Dahl, Principal
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PHOTO: AARON EICHORST WALKER UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Walker runs a four-period day in which students take language arts, mathematics, and science/social Mission: To educate students to their highest studies for three of those periods . During the fourth potential and teach the common values of respect time slot, students have an alternating day schedule and effort . We will prepare our students to be lifelong with one of those days being physical education and learners and valued members of our society . We the next being their selected enriching arts class (art, will respect the community’s diversity and strive to band, choir, or orchestra) . The day also includes 25 maintain a safe and orderly environment . minutes of lunch and 25 minutes of recess .
Daily Bell ScheDule
Period 5th Grade Time 6th Grade Time
Breakfast and homeroom 8:30 - 8:35 8:30 - 8:35
First period 8:35 - 10:15 8:35 - 10:15
Second period 10:15 - 11:05 lunch/recess 10:15 - 11:55
11:05 - 11:55 Fine arts/pe
third period 11:55 - 1:35 11:55 - 12:45 lunch/recess
12:45 - 1:35 Fine arts/pe
Fourth period 1:35 - 3:15 1:35 - 3:15
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BUFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL Buford operates a modified block schedule where students attend math and most English classes for Mission: To educate all students so that they will 90 minutes . Honors English, science, social studies, become responsible and productive citizens in a physical education, and exploratory/fine arts classes culturally diverse society . As a school community, we meet daily for 45 minutes . work diligently to implement our core expectations to ensure a successful middle school experience for our students, their families, and staff .
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time/Block mon. & Wed.-Fri. tuesday’s advisory
chromebook pickup & chromebook pickup & 8:22-8:27am morning announcements morning announcements
8:30-10:03am 1st period: 8:30-9:15 am 1st period:8:30-9:10am 1st Block 2nd period: 9:18-10:03am 2nd period: 9:13-9:53am
teacher advisory 9:56-10:16 am
10:06-11:34am 3rd period: 10:06-10:46am 3rd period: 10:19-11:09am 2nd Block 4th period: 10:49-11:34am 4th period: 11:12:-11:52am
5th period: 11:37-12:51pm 5th period: 11:55-1:06pm
11:37-1:39pm 1st lunch: 11:37-12:05pm 1st lunch: 11:54-12:22pm 3rd Block 2nd lunch: 12:23-12:51pm 2nd lunch: 12:38-1:06pm
6th period 12:54-1:39pm 6th period: 1:09-1:49pm
1:42-3:15pm 7th period: 1:42-2:27pm 7th period: 1:52-2:32pm 4th Block 8th period: 2:30-3:15pm 8th period: 2:35-3:15pm
Buford also offers an early-morning period for PE, which runs from 7:30-8:15am . To learn more, see your counselor . 4 CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL The daily schedule is a seven period day with a mix of block and singleton periods . Students select Mission: To prepare our students to be successful their classes to meet graduation requirements and citizens of a global tomorrow through building engage in enrichment coursework . A typical schedule positive relationships, teaching of highest quality, and includes a course in each core area, in world learning characterized by inquiry, collaboration, and language, in health and physical education, and in an opportunity . elective area .
DaIly Bell ScheDUle The daily schedule is based on a seven period day . Schedules vary according to school needs .
monday, thursday, Friday tuesday, Wednesday
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1 9:05-9:59am 1/2 9:05-10:35am
2 10:03-10:51am Bk time 10:39-11:14am
3 10:55-11:43am 3/4 11:18am-12:48pm
4 11:47am-12:35pm 1st lunch 12:52-1:22pm
1st lunch 12:39-1:09pm 5a class 12:52-1:40pm
5a class 12:39-1:27pm 2nd lunch 1:46-2:16pm
2nd lunch 1:31-2:01pm 5B class 1:28-2:16pm
5B class 1:13-2:01pm 6/7 2:20-3:50pm
6 2:05-2:53pm
7 2:57-3:50pm onlIne reSoUrceS
CHS Twitter Site - @CHSBlackKnights CHS also offers an early-morning period for a CHS Activities Twitter Site - @ActivitiesCHS number of classes, which run from 8-8:50am . CHS Chat - #CHSBK To learn more, see your counselor . CHS Activities Chat - #BlackKnightNation 5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES • CATEC (the Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center) is a regional technical education Walker Upper elementary School center that is jointly operated by Albemarle County Students are assigned a group of three teachers in and Charlottesville City public school divisions . 5th grade who are the primary support team . They • College visits and planning . are responsible for meeting with parents, sending • WALK (Work Achieves Lasting Knowledge) is home communications, and having daily contact with an in-school program that supports students in the student . In sixth grade, students participate in earning necessary credits and manages barriers to class changes similar to the middle school model . on-time graduation . • Two school counselors provide services, from improving grades to dealing with loss in the family . • Virginia College Advising Corps assists students in exploring 2- and 4-year college options . • A school-wide AVID program supports the development of study skills, organization, and • YCAPP (Youth Challenged and Positively college readiness . Promoted) provides mentoring and support to students experiencing difficulties at home and/or • Educational Support Services (ESS) is offered in school . Crisis Intervention & Prevention Counseling conjunction with Region Ten and Elk Hill to help is available to students and families for mediation, students who are still learning behaviors that will conflict resolution and counseling . best serve them in the classroom . • A full-time nurse meets students’ medical needs . • A full-time nurse meets the medical needs of students . GIFTED EDUCATION BUForD mIDDle School School counseling staff collaborates with teachers, Walker Upper elementary School parents, and community agencies to provide Services are provided through the Quest academic, personal/social and career counseling . collaboration model, differentiated experiences for Programs include: high-ability learners in English and mathematics, • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and art classes during the school day and ArtQuest is a national research-based program that sessions after school . Gifted education specialists supports designated students in completing a meet regularly with teachers to plan and implement college-bound curriculum . curriculum and instruction for high-ability learners . • Buford Career Fair • College visits for all 8th graders BUForD mIDDle School • Teacher Advisory: all students meet in small Services are provided through English and math groups weekly with an adult every Tuesday for courses, and through art classes during the school 25 minutes to discuss topics such as character day and ArtQuest sessions after school . Gifted education, bullying prevention, career exploration, education specialists meet regularly with teachers college readiness, and community issues . to plan and implement curriculum and instruction for • Elk Hill provides mentoring and support to high ability learners . students experiencing difficulties at home and/ or school . Crisis Intervention & Prevention Counseling is available to students and families for charlotteSVIlle hIGh School mediation, conflict resolution and counseling . CHS offers honors, advanced placement, dual • A full-time nurse meets the medical needs of enrollment, and virtual learning opportunities . students . Independent Study classes are offered for students to pursue personal passions . charlotteSVIlle hIGh School School counseling staff collaborates with others to provide academic, personal/social and career counseling . Programs include: • Black Knight Time (meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a national research-based program that supports students in completing a college-bound curriculum .
6 SPECIAL EDUCATION earned all A’s and B’s on their report card, who have shown academic improvement, who have modeled Walker Upper elementary School good citizenship, or who have achieved perfect Services are provided to students who have been attendance . identified with a disability and found eligible for Special Education services . Individualized Education BUForD mIDDle School Plans (IEPs) are implemented in the instructional Reward Activity Days, dances, and student model needed for each child, including collaborative/ recognition ceremonies, which are scheduled co-taught classes or in self-contained Special Ed throughout the year, are important to our students’ classes . overall middle school experience . These special events are tied to academic performance, good BUForD mIDDle School behavior, and attendance . Buford recognizes a Services are provided to students who have been student of the week at both grade levels . identified with a disability and found eligible for Special Education services . Individualized Education charlotteSVIlle hIGh School Plans (IEPs) are implemented in the instructional We recognize students of the month in each grade, model needed for each child, including collaborative/ and students excelling in the areas of Academics, co-taught classes or in self-contained Special Ed Arts, and Athletics . Through honor organizations classes . and the National Honor Society, students engage in academics and service projects . Students charlotteSVIlle hIGh School demonstrating exemplary performance in academics, Services are provided to students who have been service, character, and school representation may identified with a disability and found eligible for earn Black Knight Pride Awards . special education services . Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) can use a variety of instructional models, such as resource, collaborative/inclusion, and self- STUDENT EXPECTATIONS contained classes . When appropriate, students receiving Special Education services may pursue an Walker Upper elementary School IEP Diploma . Walker details all expectations for student behavior in a school agenda book . Students are expected to carry the agenda book at all times . ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE class pledge (ESL) I come to school to get an education. Walker Upper elementary School I will respect myself, my classmates, and the entire Services are offered to English language learners in staff . order to develop their listening, speaking, reading, I will listen, follow directions, and do my work . and writing skills in English and to provide support in I will act in such a way that I will be proud of myself, academic content classes . and others will be proud of me . BUForD mIDDle School I come to school to learn, and I will learn . Services are offered to English language learners in By doing these things, I will be the best that I can be . order to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English and to provide support in BUForD mIDDle School academic content classes . Buford’s motto is “Be at the right place, at the right time, with the right materials, doing the right thing, charlotteSVIlle hIGh School with the right attitude .” Services are offered to English language learners in Our expectations are: order to develop their listening, speaking, reading, 1 . Be respectful . and writing skills in English and to provide support in 2 . Be safe . academic content classes . 3 . Be responsible . STUDENT RECOGNITION 4 . Be a learner . These core expectations are taught, modeled Walker Upper elementary School and reinforced by our teachers so that we work Each quater, Walker holds a Celebration of Success proactively with students . assembly for students . We honor those who have
7 charlotteSVIlle hIGh School ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND At CHS, we expect that our students will graduate ASSESSMENTS on time (within four years) . We support our students in meeting this goal by providing access to supports Walker Upper elementary School and services to meet vocational and college Walker offers classes in seven content areas: readiness needs . To maximize these supports, we language arts, math, science, and social studies ask that students: as well as fine arts, health/PE, and Spanish . The 1 . Be prepared. Are you and your device ready for Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments are learning? given to our students, as well as other assessments 2 . Be here and on time . throughout the year, to evaluate student progress . 3 . Be responsible and involved . BUForD mIDDle School Students should require themselves, their peers, Buford offers classes – often on differentiated levels and the CHS community to meet these expectations – in areas such as language arts, math, science, daily . social studies, fine arts, world languages, and other exploratory subjects . TRANSITION ACTIVITIES Reading, math, and social studies courses are assessed through SOL tests in seventh and eighth Walker Upper elementary School grade; eighth-graders also take science SOLs . All In the winter, students in fourth grade are visited by students are expected to participate in and dress out Walker enriching arts teachers to make their selection for their daily period (47 minutes) of health/physical of an elective . In April, there is a family Open House education . for rising fifth graders . In May, each elementary Buford Middle School students are eligible to enroll school brings their fourth grade class for a visit and in several high school credit-bearing courses towards tour of Walker . graduation requirements: Algebra I, Geometry, Earth Science, Spanish I, Spanish II, French I, Family & BUForD mIDDle School Consumer Science III, Introduction to Engineering, Administrators and counselors meet with sixth-grade and Latin I . students to discuss daily life at Buford as well as the registration process . In February, we sponsor Parent charlotteSVIlle hIGh School University, which includes an orientation to Buford . There are several levels of study at CHS, including We also hold a Family Literary Night with a family an unleveled option . Designated levels include book swap . A second orientation for new Buford academic and honors classes (including pre-AP, students and their parents occurs in May . All sixth- advanced placement, and dual enrollment) . When grade students make a field trip to Buford to tour the confirming course selection, it is important to know building in the spring . the various levels of study as well as the student expectation for each level . charlotteSVIlle hIGh School • At CHS, a wide variety of Advanced Placement, In January, CHS administrators and counselors go honors, and dual enrollment courses make it to Buford to assist with the course selection process possible for students to graduate from CHS with for freshman year . In the spring, students in the 8th college credits in place—even an Associate’s grade come to CHS for Move Up Day . Rising ninth- Degree . Students enrolled in Advanced Placement graders participate in a freshman orientation program courses are expected to take the AP examination prior to the start of the school year . in May . Dual Enrollment (DE) courses are designed for students who wish to earn college credit from Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) . • Academic - Academic level courses are designed to prepare students for college and other post-high school opportunities and are on grade level . All academic courses are without additional notation (i .e ., Academic English is noted as English) . • The CHS-PVCC Associate Degree program awards degrees in Biochemistry, Information Systems Technology, or Engineering; or a career studies certificate in Computer Network Support . PHOTO: EMONTA CHS BURNLEY, ‘16 8 AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Football Girls Basketball Walker Upper elementary School Softball EDGE (Extended Day Generates Excellence) provides Step students with an appropriate and safe recreation Swimming and enrichment learning opportunity after school . It operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15- Tennis (club sport) 4:15 PM and offers numerous club activities and Track and Field academic experiences . Transportation home is Volleyball provided . Wrestling
BUForD mIDDle School charlotteSVIlle hIGh School Academic tutoring occurs from 3:30-4:30 PM Research overwhelmingly shows that students on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday . Clubs meet involved in extracurricular activities have improved from 3:30-4:30 PM on those days . Athletics are attendance, a higher grade point average, an offered throughout the year . Students attend a daily increased graduation rate, and increased levels of Academic Power Hour (study hall) prior to their success after high school . teams’ practice . 8th grade students may participate in junior varsity sports at CHS . All students must CHS offers the following opportunities to participate: satisfy Buford’s positive behavior and academic Baseball requirements to participate in a sport . Transportation Basketball is provided for students participating in after-school activities . Cheerleading (Competition and Sideline) Cross Country charlotteSVIlle hIGh School Field Hockey With over 60 clubs and student organizations, every Football student has the opportunity and is encouraged to Golf get involved at CHS . After-school transportation is Lacrosse available for students staying for clubs, tutoring, and Soccer athletics . Softball Swimming and Diving ATHLETICS Tennis Track (Indoor and Outdoor) Walker Upper elementary School Volleyball Sports at Walker are offered through EDGE . Many Wrestling opportunities exist to build skills, learn sports fundamentals, and simply have fun . Cheerleading, running club, basketball, floor hockey, and Frisbee club are examples of past EDGE activities .
BUForD mIDDle School Middle school athletics afford students with the opportunity to build the knowledge and skills that are necessary to participate on an athletic team . Major emphasis is devoted to sportsmanship, healthy competition, and becoming a positive team player . In order to participate on a team, students must complete a daily session of the Academic Power Hour (which provides tutorial services and assistance with homework), maintain positive behavior and satisfy all academic requirements . Buford’s sports are: Baseball Boys Basketball Cheerleading Fencing (club sport) PHOTO: NICHOLAS BAJIS PHOTOGRAPHY 9 ATHLETICS AND VHSL ACTIVITIES (By Season)
chS Student activities Director: mr. larry mangino (434) 245-2410 Buford Student activities coordinator: mr. harold young (434) 245-2411
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Basketball (Girls)
Cheerleading* Competition
Cheerleading* Sideline
Cross-Country (Co-Ed)
Fencing Club
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Theater
Volleyball
If a sport has no check under the school name, no formal athletic team exists within the Athletics program .
*At Walker, athletics are offered through the EDGE program and vary according to student interest and other factors .
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Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Cheerleading* Sideline
Debate
Forensics
Fencing Club
Indoor Track (Co-Ed)
Scholastic Bowl
Swimming and Diving (Co-Ed)
Wrestling (Co-Ed)
*At Walker, athletics are offered through the EDGE program and vary according to student interest and other factors .
PHOTO: SARAH PAYNE, CHS ‘16
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Baseball
Creative Writing (Co-Ed)
Fencing Club
Lacrosse (Boys)
Lacrosse (Girls)
Newspaper (KTR) (Co-Ed)
Outdoor Track (Boys)
Outdoor Track (Girls)
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Softball
Tennis (Boys)
Tennis (Girls)
Track and Field
Yearbook (Co-Ed)
*At Walker, athletics are offered through the EDGE program and vary according to student interest and other factors .
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EDGE is an after-school program which provides artQUeSt appropriate and safe recreation and academic The ArtQuest program is designed for students learning opportunities for 5th and 6th graders . identified as gifted or talented in the visual arts . Programs are designed to honor student individuality, Special art lessons and activities are offered weekly develop intellectual potential, and arm students with after school . the ability to think freely and independently . EDGE will meet twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from cheSS 3:15 to 4:15 . Students will play chess at varying levels, work chess The numerous club activities and academic learning puzzlers, and participate in intra- school matches . experiences vary each semester . Clubs and activities listed here may vary due to changes in staffing and creatIVe cookInG eXplorerS student interest . Are you interested in learning how to make tasty meals and snacks? If so, join our club in the Walker Once school begins, meeting locations and times Kitchen, where you’ll learn cooking skills, kitchen may differ from what is printed . safety, and healthy eating basics . Each club will be 45 minutes of captivating cooking and 15 minutes of Program Directors: Kristina and Rod Durrer enjoying the food you’ve created . (434) 245-2509 JaZZ BanD Email: Kristina .Durrer@charlottesvilleschools .org Try out for Walker’s award-winning jazz band! After Rodney .Durrer@charlottesvilleschools .org auditions, the group meets on Thursday afternoons .
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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?
14 StaGe leFt theater clUB tennIS Explore acting through lessons and theater games . Learn basic tennis strokes (forehand, backhand, Actors will perform in a school play at the end of the volley, serve), how to keep score, and proper semester . etiquette . Tennis equipment is provided, but students should wear appropriate shoes for physical activity . peace SQUaD In fair weather, students practice at the CHS tennis The Peace Squad is a group of 5th- and 6th- courts . grade students who are trained to respond in safe and appropriate ways to bullying behavior and to help other students involved in bullying situations . Students are often more aware of bullying situations than school personnel and parents, so this program is designed to give them the skills needed to play as much of a part in promoting kindness as the adults around them . Peace Squad members have appeared in the Dogwood Parade, presented programs at CCS elementary schools, and even performed in a flash mob at a Walker pep rally!
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BUForD mIDDle School aFrIcan DancInG FencInG clUB Do you enjoy dancing? Learn African culture through The sport of fencing is the modern version of ancient dance . It’s a great way to exercise and have fun! sword fighting . Students will learn techniques, strategies, and develop agility as they explore this aFrIcan DrUmmInG Olympic sport . Join one of the most exciting clubs in Virginia . African drumming provides students with an FUtUre enGIneerS opportunity to learn the basic principles of drumming, This club will provide multiple opportunities to including its cultural significance, the ways it serves explore the world of engineering concepts and design as a communication tool, and a variety of rhythms . through interactive projects such as robotics and using advanced manufacturing to advance students’ art QUeSt knowledge of concepts . The ArtQuest Program is designed for students who are identified as gifted or talented in the visual arts . the FIt clUB In ArtQuest, special art lessons and activities are Have fun and stay in shape! Students will participate offered weekly after school . in a variety of fitness activities including: biking, weight lifting, aerobics, and circuit training . The goal BUForD cheF clUB is for students to be active after school and teach Join us this fall for cooking club! We will learn basic lifelong fitness skills . Students will keep a log of their cooking skills from harvesting fresh produce in our activities and make goal sheets . Workout clothes and schoolyard garden to chopping, stirring, sautéing and sneakers are required . baking in the kitchen . Each week we will prepare a fresh, healthy, low cost meal to sample and share . Iron cheF cookInG clUBS Students work with local chefs to prepare cookInG clUB scrumptious meals . Each cooking club will enter the Want to learn how to cook healthy meals and Buford Iron Chef Competition, which is held at the snacks? Then this club is for you! During our time Annual Fall Festival . together we will talk about how to make healthy decisions when it comes to the food we eat and will InternatIonal clUB practice what we learn in new and fun recipes each Do you speak a foreign language? This club provides week . Bring your appetite for trying new healthy students with an opportunity to use their foreign foods! language skills in an extracurricular manner and to create a sense of international community . StaGe leFt theater clUB The Drama Club offers productions throughout JUnIor natIonal honor SocIety the school year . The club is for emerging actors, Please see: http://www .nhs .us/ for more information . developing stage producers, costume designers, and lighting directors .
NOTE: At the time of publication, some information may not yet be definite . 16 SchoolyarD GarDen clUB tInSley tennIS proGram Enjoy working in the garden? Do you want to really Join one of the most exciting clubs at Buford . know what you are eating? We’ll be harvesting Students compete against other school clubs and maintaining the Buford Schoolyard Garden, throughout the seasons . Learn the fundamentals learning how to prepare the food that we grow, and of tennis as well as opportunities to improve your planning for the next growing season . Members can existing skills . participate on one or both days . troJan neWS telecaSt ScIence FaIr clUB This club provides selected students an opportunity Do you like science? The Science Fair Club will to produce, direct, write, and perform in our offer students the opportunity to develop science lunchtime news broadcast . Students will participate projects for the Virginia Piedmont Regional in the basic principles of video editing, green screen Science fair competition in March . Using scientific broadcasting, reporting, and behind-the-scenes inquiry, students will research, plan, and carry out work . Club will meet Monday afterschool and experiments for the competition . Guest speakers and Wednesday mornings prior to school . field experiences will be part of afternoon events . yearBook SprInG VolleyBall clUB Help capture the memories of this school year . Designed to teach young ladies the rules of game, During this year long club, students will take pictures sportsmanship, and physical fitness through the at athletic events, pep rallies, school-sponsored developmental volleyball league . Teams compete activities, and community activities . Students will also with Albemarle County Parks & Recreation Teams help design the school yearbook . throughout the Spring . yoUnG Women leaDerS proGram (yWlp) StUDent coUncIl aSSocIatIon (Sca) UVA students mentor middle school females to help SCA members are elected by their peers and meet develop self-esteem and leadership skills . monthly to discuss strategies and activities to enhance the middle school experience for students at Buford . The club also sponsors activities to improve our community .
PHOTO: NICHOLAS BAJIS PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO: AARON EICHORST 17 CHS has a wide variety of clubs, events, and activities that are driven by student interest and participation. Those listed here are subject to changes, while others may not be recorded. Students should pay attention to school announcements, postings on Canvas, calendars, and school flyers. Or speak to your teachers about academic and extracurricular opportunities to expand your skills, knowledge, and interests.
CLUBS AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES charlotteSVIlle hIGh School amneSty InternatIonal FamIly career & commUnIty leaDerS oF Amnesty International CHS is one of the most active amerIca student groups in the region, working on behalf of FCCLA meets with students during class time, human rights . because CTE clubs are co-curricular . We plan ways to help the community through food bank drives or collaboration with other organizations . aDVancement VIa InDIVIDUal DetermInatIon (aVID) Explore the path to college! FelloWShIp oF chrIStIan athleteS Join like-minded students as they explore what it means to be both an athlete and a Christian . athletIc traInInG Learn more about sports-related careers and support CHS athletics! FItneSS anD WeIGht traInInG clUB The Fitness and Weight Training Club helps students become healthy and strong through personalized BeSt all-aroUnD clUB oF nerDS (Bacon) fitness and weightlifting routines . Science club active in competitions, projects, and trips . And explosions . www .chsbacon .com FUtSal Futsal is the only indoor soccer game recognized by Black knIGht neWS FIFA . Produces morning announcements, news . GraFFItI (lIterary maGaZIne) captUre the FlaG Publishes an annual collection of student writing and Join your friends to play this outdoor game! artwork . the chaIn (yearBook) haBItat For hUmanIty Student photojournalists take pictures, write copy, Volunteers active in building homes . and design the CHS yearbook, The Chain . health occUpatIonS StUDentS oF amerIca cheSS clUB (hoSa) What do Madonna, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, and Promotes health-related careers . Will Smith have in common? They all play chess . ImproV clUB (cIa) charlotteSVIlle DeBate anD ForenSIcS ImproV allIance Fosters skill in debate and forensics, including public Charged with framing the community’s mind to mirth speaking, research, writing, and competitions . and merriment — which bars a thousand harms and lengthens life — the Club invites students to work Deca (marketInG) collaboratively, develop critical thinking and public Prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in speaking skills, and engage in creative dialogues marketing, finance, hospitality and management .
DeSSert theater A student-directed spring theater experience that is both humorous and delicious . Students must try out for this performance opportunity .
18 InternatIonal clUB natIonal art honor SocIety The International Club offers the opportunity for Students who have been enrolled at CHS for at least students from all backgrounds to come together one semester of art and photography and have a B or to share cultures and traditions . It is open to all higher (with no major discipline referrals) are invited students, with an emphasis on students from other to apply for membership . Our purpose is to inspire countries, as a place for them to feel welcome and and recognize those students who have outstanding to help them acclimate into the Charlottesville High ability in art . School community . natIonal honor SocIety InternatIonal theSpIan SocIety (theater For students who demonstrate excellence in clUB) leadership, service, character, and academics . Prepare for various Shakespeare Competitions, work Juniors with a 3 .0 GPA or above are encouraged to on language, watch great films, see performances in apply during first semester . town . natIonal honor SocIetIeS In WorlD key clUB lanGUaGe: French, German, latIn, SpanISh Key Club is an international student-led organization For students who demonstrate excellence in world that provides its members with opportunities to languages (See respective clubs) perform service, build character and develop leadership . natIonal ScIence honorS SocIety To increase awareness of the career opportunities meDIUm ~ art clUB in fields of science, and to assist in science tutoring . Inspire and develop artistic talents . Members are selected based on requirements of national charter . moDel UnIteD natIonS We meet weekly to discuss world events, research natIonal SocIety oF Black enGIneerS and write position papers, and prepare for To encourage minority students to pursue studies in conferences where we will represent a country at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math . This Model United Nations . Other activities: fundraising club works closely with the UVA chapter of NSBE . for conferences and spreading awareness of international events important to our members . neWSpaper (ktr) Help produce the Knight Time Review, the CHS mU alpha theta – math honor SocIety student newspaper . The club is for students who are interested in mathematics and have done well academically in oUtDoor clUB math . We are a chapter of the national organization . Interested in the outdoors? This is the club for you . Our purpose is to increase knowledge about and We explore lots of outdoor recreational activities in a interest in math . We hope to compete and to involve safe and inclusive atmosphere . the entire CHS community in mathematics .
NOTE: At the time of publication, some information may not yet be definite . 19 pop QUIZ/ScholaStIc BoWl team Step team The team provides a weekly venue for competitions Visible at all major CHS functions, the Step Team individually and in groups . The team competes in provides students an opportunity to express televised competitions, such as Battle of the Brains themselves as both a team and as an individual . and It’s Academic, and in the VHSL Jefferson District . There are approximately 21 matches during regular StUDent coUncIl aSSocIatIon season as well as independent tournaments . Team SCA oversees all student clubs and activities as a members compete nationally on a Knowledge Master governing body of the school . Major responsibilities team twice a year . of the SCA include planning homecoming festivities, a spring talent show, and fostering communication prISm between students and CHS staff . CHS SCA is a Advocacy for Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender, member of the VA Student Councils Association . and Questioning students and straight peers . technoloGy StUDent aSSocIatIon SISterly loVe Explore emerging technologies with your peers! Sisterly Love is a mentoring program that connects high school young ladies with University of Virginia UpWarD BoUnD college women . Students will discuss various topics Upward Bound is a federally-funded program that regarding sisterhood, leadership, self-esteem, current provides academic support to help first-generation events, and preparing for college . Our students also college-bound students transition from high school to complete community service projects . college . Students spend part of their summer at UVA to have a college immersion experience . Students SpanISh clUB participate in cultural enrichment programs and tour The goal of the Spanish Club is to promote Spanish/ several college campuses . Applications for Upward Hispanic/Latino culture and language . Membership Bound are accepted in the spring for freshmen and is open for anyone interested in learning more about sophomores . these rich cultures, as well as ways to promote Hispanism in our school and community . yoUnG FemInIStS’ allIance Defends and supports equality for women .
20 FINE ARTS
Charlottesville City Schools recognizes the arts as an intellectual and aesthetic discipline essential for the complete education of every child . The arts have never been viewed as “frills” but as an indispensable part of our culture and history, a heritage to be shared by all . This philosophy is embraced by the school board, the administration, and the community at large .
WALKER UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL art, artQuest: Sam pagni Band: Susan allen and Bob Dunnenberger chorus: Virginia hill orchestra: polly Sibert
BUFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL art, artQuest: Desmond cormier concert Band, Symphonic Band: harry Farmer chorus: Virginia hill Introduction to Guitar: Don Brubaker orchestra: Don Brubaker PHOTO: AARON EICHORST
CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL art, artQuest, Studio art, portfolio ap: Jennifer mildonian and rachel mclaughlin Band, Symphonic Band, marching knights, Wind ensemble: Jason hackworth charlottesville Singers, concert choir, knightingales: Will cooke cville players, musical theater, technical theatre: David Becker concert orchestra, String ensemble: laura mulligan thomas
21 CCS Scholarships and Awards
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L K L E O R O SCH SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Walker Upper elementary School From awards for outstanding achievement to awards for citizenship and artistry, Walker is a school that values the growth and success of our students .
at the 6th grade advancement ceremony, these awards are given:
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The Jack Jouett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, present this Dar Good award to a deserving student in the 6th grade . The national organization is citizenship award committed to fostering the values of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism, all of which are embodied in the Good Citizenship Award .
Delta Sigma theta The local chapter of this sorority recognizes students who are members of awards minority groups and who have achieved a high degree of academic success while showing strong character and service .
outstanding enriching arts and Awards are distributed to students who have demonstrated outstanding physical education achievement in each of the following areas: Art, Band, Orchestra, Health & achievement Physical Education .
Awards are distributed to three 6th grade students (one per team) who have principal’s awards exemplified outstanding achievement and citizenship at Walker School during the school year .
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R ea s! dy es forGreatn BUForD mIDDle School Building on students’ success at the elementary levels and in preparation for their success in high school, Buford strives to create an environment in which students can continue to grow and experience success .
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Buford citizenship The award is distributed to students who consistently demonstrate citizenship at award Buford and in the community .
The Jack Jouett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, presents this Dar - Good award to a deserving student in the 8th grade . The national organization is citizenship award committed to the challenge of fostering the values of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism .
DAR History Award is presented to an outstanding American History student Dar - history who ranks in the top 5% of the 8th grade American History course, has an award excellent record of attendance and punctuality, and is a leader in patriotism and good citizenship .
Delta Sigma theta The Charlottesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc . is an Sorority, Inc. organization of college-educated women committed to public service . The citizenship award organization awards certificates of recognition to minority students who have achieved academic excellence .
outstanding Awards are distributed to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in each of the following areas: Art, Band, Business Applications, achievement Chorus, Civics, English, ESL, Family & Consumer Science, French, Math, Orchestra, Health & Physical Education .
Award is distributed to two 8th grade students who have exemplified principal’s award outstanding achievement and citizenship at Buford Middle School during the school year .
ready for Award is distributed to students who have demonstrated academic and social Greatness award excellence as well as evidence of completing community service and/or completing activities that improve the Buford Middle School Community .
The Jack Jouett Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presents this Sar - Good award to a deserving student in the 8th grade . The national organization is citizenship award committed to the challenge of fostering the values of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism .
Student of the Recognition for 7th and 8th graders who demonstrate through their daily month interactions each of the pillars of character education .
24 charlotteSVIlle hIGh School and growth . Many scholarships require a special Attesting to the work and support of CCS faculty, application and are subject to changes . Visit the staff, and the Charlottesville community, a wide counseling department or its website to find out variety of scholarships and awards are available to about available assistance, deadlines, forms, etc . graduating seniors at Charlottesville High School . An asterisk denotes that students must apply to be Awarded based on academic, personal, service, or considered for this scholarship . For more information, athletic merit, these scholarships provide recognition check with your counselor or Ms . Ruffner . of achievement and support for future learning
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advanced placement This award is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or Scholars more AP Exams .
advanced placement This award is granted to students who receive an average score of at least Scholars with 3 .5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these Distinction exams .
advanced placement This award is granted to students who receive an average score of at least Scholars with 3 .25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these honors exams .
alpha kappa alpha Sorority, eta phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, America’s first Greek-letter organization omega chapter, established by Black women, and the Eta Phi Omega Chapter in Charlottesville lilieth G. meadows awards scholarships to local high school seniors in memory of charter member memorial and former Clark School principal, Lilieth G . Meadows . Scholarship
Beta nu chapter of Delta kappa Gamma A scholarship for potential educators . Scholarship*
Black knight awards Awards are given to some of the Top 20 students .
Black knight pride Students who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, character, and award citizenship are recognized with Black Knight Pride Awards .
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The Charlottesville Community Scholarship Program is a unique public-private charlottesville partnership established by Charlottesville City Council . The Program provides community assistance to graduates or employees of Charlottesville City Schools as well Scholarship as employees of the City of Charlottesville . The Program is open to candidates program* young and old . Scholarships follow students through their undergraduate education and amounts can be adjusted each year .
charlottesville education The Charlottesville Education Association scholarship is traditionally given to a association* student who is exploring a career in the field of education .
charlottesville kiwanis club’s The Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville is proud to present the J .T . Graves Memorial J.t. Graves Scholarship in recognition of an outstanding record of scholastic achievement Scholarship and community service .
chS pop Quiz These scholarships are awarded to deserving members of the CHS Pop Quiz/ Scholarships Scholastic Bowl team .
chS pto The CHS PTO supports graduating seniors who have a 2 .5 or better GPA and Scholarship* who have a history of community service and participation in extracurricular activities and/or work .
Stephone The Stephone F . Coleman, Jr . Memorial Scholarship is given to an African- F. coleman, American male in memory of a former Charlottesville High School student who Jr. memorial enjoyed playing varsity football, varsity basketball, and track . He attended both Scholarship* Virginia State and Liberty College . He was an active member of the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church .
The Emily Couric Leadership Forum honors Emily Couric’s contributions to our emily couric community by encouraging all women to adopt an active role in government, leadership public issues, and policy debates affecting their communities, and to inspire nominee young women to pursue activities which will enable them to become effective Scholarship leaders . This scholarship is awarded to a student selected by the CHS Scholarship Committee .
This scholarship award is presented by the Albemarle Chapter of the Daughters Dar robert of the American Revolution in honor of Lieutenant Robert Hancock Wood . It is hancock Wood awarded to a student who will attend the University of Virginia and is based on memorial award academic excellence, school and community service, leadership, and future promise . It provides financial assistance in meeting college expenses .
Delta Sigma theta Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc . provides annual scholarships to female Sorority, Inc - graduates of local high schools . It also awards Certificates of Achievement charlottesville to local elementary and middle school students in recognition of both their alumnae chapter* accomplishments and citizenship .
Divine Woman The Freddie Murray Collegiate and the Paralee B . Fields Scholarships are of Destiny awarded by the Divine Woman of Destiny . Students applying for these Scholarships* scholarships should be of high moral character and participate in church and community service .
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The Elmo Foundation is a Charlottesville family foundation that primarily makes elmo Foundation donations to organizations that provide funding for social services, medical care and affordable housing for families and children . Educational scholarships are awarded to students selected by the CHS Scholarship Committee . captain randolph porterfield This scholarship for a senior bound for Longwood College is given in honor of hart memorial Captain Randolph Porterfield Hart, a product of the Charlottesville City Schools Scholarship and a long-time educator in the City .
Students who receive all A’s or A’s and B’s earn Honor Roll status each 9 weeks honor roll during the school year . Honor Roll assemblies are held each marking period to recognize students’ academic achievement .
The Ruth B . and George T . Huff Fund is based on the philosophy that “bright ruth B. and deserving” students may need a “financial leg up” their first year of college . George t. huff Once in college they should see the value of a college education and be Scholarships* motivated and better equipped to seek and find more financial support on their own . margaret W. This scholarship is given annually by the Cove-Garden Community Choir in Irving memorial loving memory of Margaret W . Irving . She was a lifetime member of the South Scholarship* Garden Baptist Church, a talented seamstress, upholsterer and singer . laurie ann The Laurie Ann Johnston Memorial Scholarship is given to a student ranking in Johnston the first decile in memory of Laurie Anne Johnston, how was Co-Valedictorian for memorial the class of 1972 at Lane High School and went on to graduate from college with Scholarship* highest honors . This scholarship helps young people who have excelled in their studies with further education so that they, too, may pursue their dreams in life . kappa alpha psi Fraternity (eta Sigma chapter) Kappa Alpha Psi believes that, “Achievement in every field of human endeavor” lucian carter is possible and the fraternity offers the Lucian Carter Memorial Scholarship . memorial*
The Krishna Kishore Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Friends of Kris krishna kishore Kishore, is given in honor of a passionate CHS teacher who inspired students memorial by making American History challenging, fun, and relevant . As a dedicated Scholarship educator, his love of learning was contagious, and extended well beyond the classroom into many extracurricular activities . This scholarship is awarded to a student selected by the CHS Scholarship Committee . krebs Family The Krebs Family Achievement Award is a scholarship given to a CHS Orchestra achievement senior who exhibits passion for music, understands the spiritual nature of award music, and shares this passion with others .
The Haber McCarthy Memorial Scholarship honors individuals who will exemplify the Jeffersonian ideal at the University of Virginia . Haber was a haber mccarthy graduate of CHS known for academic achievement, service to school and alumni Fund community, and his positive impact on the athletic field . Most of all, in the Scholarships Jeffersonian tradition, he was known for his concern for his fellow man . This scholarship is awarded to a student selected by the CHS Scholarship Committee . 27 aWarD name DeScrIptIon
rives c. minor and The Minor-Preston Fund sponsors need-based scholarships for local area asalie m. preston students graduating from Charlottesville and Albemarle public high schools . educational Fund* This is a four-year renewable scholarship .
Selected by the CHS faculty, a graduating senior is recognized for exemplary performance and contribution in each area:
AVID Band CATEC Chain Yearbook Choral Music English English as a Second Language Good Citizenship (awarded by the Daughters of the American Revolution) most outstanding History and Social Sciences Senior awards Knight-Time Review Marketing Education Mathematics Orchestra Photography Pop Quiz/Scholastic Bowl Science Scholar Athlete of the Year Technology Education Theatre Visual Arts World Languages
The National Achievement® Scholarship Program is an academic competition established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students . Black students may enter both the National Achievement national ® achievement Program and the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/ Scholars National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and meeting other published requirements for participation . Black American students can qualify for recognition and be honored as Scholars in both programs, but can receive only one monetary award from NMSC .
In late September, more than two-thirds (about 34,000) of the approximately ® national merit 50,000 high scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise . Although Commended commended ® Scholars Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some of these students do become candidates for Special Scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses .
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the State council of higher education for Virginia (ScheV) has many resources to assist parents and students as they prepare for postsecondary education: http://www.schev.edu/students/default.asp
the Virginia education Wizard offers several assessments to help in selecting a career or a college: https://www.vawizard.org/vccs
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In early September, about 16,000 students, or approximately one-third of the 50,000 high scorers, are notified that they have qualified as Semifinalists . They national merit are the highest scoring entrants in each state . NMSC provides scholarship Semifinalists and application materials to Semifinalists through their high schools . To be Finalists considered for a National Merit® Scholarship, Semifinalists must advance to Finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and all other requirements explained in the information provided to each Semifinalist . omega psi phi Fraternity, Inc. - The Xi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc . perpetuates four cardinal Xi Iota chapter principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift with the purpose of Scholarships* revitalizing the Charlottesville African-American community . pVcc Scholarships in recognition of the need for local students with academic Scholarships potential to be financially assisted in making their aspirations of a higher education a reality .
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The William F . Stevens Scholarship helps a promising young person attend William F. college . Funded by an anonymous donor, this renewable endowment honors Stevens memorial a Colorado businessman and philanthropist who had a lifelong interest in Scholarship learning . An annual letter summarizing the recipient’s educational endeavors is required for up to four years’ renewal .
Student of the Each month, one student from each grade is recognized at Charlottesville High month School for exemplary contributions to the school community .
The Grace Tinsley Scholarship Fund was established by the Democratic Party Grace tinsley of Charlottesville in 2006 to assist high school seniors attending CHS who wish memorial to further their education . Scholarship recipients have demonstrated leadership Scholarship* skills, community service participation, courage, humor, problem-solving skills and perseverance .
When Vincent J . Tornello began as director of bands at Lane High School in Vincent tornello 1972, he quickly established high standards for all his students to uphold . This Scholarship scholarship, awarded to one graduating senior band member, was founded by the class of 2009 in honor of Mr . Tornello’s lasting legacy .
UVa community The UVA Community Credit Union Scholarship is a need-based award given to credit Union a student who has demonstrated determination by overcoming obstacles and Scholarship* who is responsible, hardworking, and respectful .
The Stephen D . Waters Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Burley Varsity Stephen D. Waters Club of Charlottesville, is given in memory of Steve Waters, a former UVA memorial* Upward Bound Director as well as a former CHS teacher and attendance coordinator .
Widow’s Sons’ Awarded to students of good character and reputation, as well as being good lodge no. 60* citizens .
Zion Baptist church The Zion Baptist Church in North Garden sponsors an annual scholarship in Scholarship* loving memory of Brandon Jones .
chS ScholarShIp UpDateS are reGUlarly poSteD on the chS coUnSelInG WeB SIte.
30 central administration 1562 Dairy Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 Telephone (434) 245-2400 Fax (434) 245-2603
Dr . Rosa S . Atkins, Superintendent Dr . Beth J . Baptist, Director of Special Education and Student Services Mr . Jeff S . Faust, Director of Technology Ms . Carole M . Nelson, Director of Human Resources Ms . Kim A . Powell, Director of Finance and Budget
charlottesville city School Board
Ms. Colette E. Blount Ms. Amy Laufer Ms. Jennifer McKeever Mr. Ned Michie Ms. Willa Neale Ms. Leah W. Puryear Mr. Juandiego Wade Chair Vice Chair
The Charlottesville City School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital or veteran’s status, physical or mental genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any classification protected under applicable law. This commitment will prevail in all its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.
The Director of Student Services shall act as the Compliance Office for discrimination issues under Title IX and Section 504 of Rehabilitative Act of 1973. The Compliance officer may be contacted at the Administrative Offices of Charlottesville City Schools, 1562 Dairy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. The phone number is (434) 245-2400.
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