Carman-Ainsworth High School
Welcomes the Class of 2019 and
New Students!!!
Tonight’s Agenda
 Freshmen
Orientation (Auditorium)
 Schedule Pick-up (Cafeteria)
 School Pictures
 Schedule Conflict Resolution
 Follow class schedule
 Locate lockers and check combinations
– NHS students
We are here to help you meet
your full potential…
 Administration
Mrs.
Debbie Davis, Principal
Mrs.
Sue Bobalik, Assistant Principal
Mr.
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Jeff Dompreh, Assistant Principal
Kevin Foltz, Assistant
Principal/Athletic Director
9 Adults
Alpha/Grade Principal
Counselor
Behavior
Teachers and
Interventioni Support Staff
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Mrs. Bobalik
Mr. Fitzko
Mr. Clingman
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Mrs. Bobalik
Mrs. Stinson
Mr. Rashad
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Mr. Dompreh Mrs. Stinson
Mr. Rashad
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Mr. Dompreh Mrs. Galassini Mrs. Johnson
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Culture of Learning…
 Academics
 College
Going Culture
 Positive Relationships
 High Expectations
 Safe climate
Academics
 Graduation
Requirements (24 credits)
begin in 9th grade and are
earned each semester – students must
pass every class!
 Credits
 Your
GPA is calculated with the first
semester of high school (or HS course)
and continues each year of high school.
Be ready!
Academics:
CAHS Graduation Requirements
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Math (4 Credits)
Science (3 Credits)
Social Studies (3 Credits)
English (4 Credits): English 9-12
Visual/Performing/Applied Arts (1 Credit)
Physical Education (1/2 Credit)
Health (1/2 Credit)
Online Learning Experience (20 Hours): Completed
through Computer Essentials (1/2 credit) or BMA (1
credit)
World Languages (2 credits)
College Going Culture:
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Preparing students for college, career training
beyond high school
Opportunities to earn college credits through:
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Dual Enrollment
Articulation of Credits for CTE (Career and Technical Education) through
Mott Comm College and Baker College
DEEP Pre-Engineering and Medical Sciences ON-SITE
• UM-Flint Partnership (13 credits in senior year)
Mott Comm College (14 credits)
• Transferable credits (ASL 1 and 2, African-American History, and
Forensic Anthropology)
Baker College – Introduction to Photonics and Laser Technology
Career and College Fair in February – STEM Focus
Positive Relationships
 Build
positive relationships with staff,
teachers, other students
 Conflict
resolution through Restorative
Practices (student accountability)
 Cultural
Proficiency Awareness
High Expectations
 Attendance
/ On-time!!
 Student responsibility for education
 ASK FOR HELP!
 Take advantage of free tutoring (Mon-Thu 2:303:30)
 Get involved in after school sports,
extracurricular and clubs
 Set high expectations and manage your
priorities.
Safe Climate
 One
point of entry (Greeter Station)
 Security Personnel (Outside)
 Police Liaison Officer (Inside)
 Hall Monitors
 Surveillance System throughout building
Safe Climate
 No
Tolerance Policy on:
Fighting
Weapons (ALL)
Drugs
Bullying
 Bullying and Harassment Hotline
(AnnonymousTips.com)
 ok2say.state.mi.us
Drop Off and Pick-Up
 Parents
must drop off students in the
front
 Parents must pick-up students in the
back of the building each day
 Students must ride the bus or be
picked up by 2:30 each day if they are
not in an adult supervised activity
Handbook Reminders
 Cell
Phone use
 Attendance and Parent Call-In
 School appropriate clothing only
 Hats and hoods are not allowed in the
building
 Hall sweeps
 In-School Suspension, lunch and after
school detentions
Handbook Reminders continued…
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Attendance Policy – Parents must call in for all
absences (Attendance Office 591-3243)
 School
Policy is maximum of 12 absences per
class/per semester
Beyond 12 will require an appeal which involves – significantly
improved attendance, completing all work and passing class. Then a
meeting with the principal
 Days that will NOT count as an absence (funeral, medical exemptions,
school sponsored events i.e. field trips)
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State of Michigan - Truancy is considered at 10
unexcused absences for the year
How do we help parents?
 Reports
Cards (every 6 weeks)
 Website
 ParentVue,
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 Free
StudentVue
update emails
tutoring after school
www.parenttoolkit.com
How Can Parents Help!
Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences and school
events to support your child!
 Volunteer at the school
 Read all school related materials, including the
school’s website
 Help your child in understanding and following
the school policies
 Provide your e-mail on the parent contact
form
 Contact teachers by phone or email
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Important Dates
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Friday, August 28th - 7:00 p.m. Football Season Opener -.
Tuesday, September 8th - First Day of School for all students. School begins at
7:20 with homeroom.
Thursday, September 17th - Great Expectations Day for Students - Motivational
speakers, pep rally, academic and behavioral expectations, Commitment to Graduate
signing, class games, and much more!
Monday, September 21st - Carman-Ainsworth High School Open House 5:30- 7:00
pm - Everyone is encouraged to attend to meet teachers and hear about HS programs!
Monday, September 21st - Parent Advisory Meeting - Meet the Principal and Annual
Education Report presentation. 7:00 pm in Media Center.
October 5th-9th - Homecoming Week - Homecoming Football Game Friday night
and Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 10th.
Wednesday, October 14th - PSAT testing for all 11th grade students.
Friday, October 16th - End of First Marking Period for HS
Tuesday, October 20th - Picture Retake Day
Thursday, October 29th - Parent/Teacher Conferences in HS Gym (4:30 - 7:30
pm). All parents are invited and encouraged to attend!
We look forward to a great school
year!
See you on Tuesday, Sept 8th