CHSS Chronicle

Summer School Information

Summer School this year will run from July 9th to 26th from 8:30 to 12:30 at Mitchell District High School. Upgrade, make-up, credit recovery, and transfer credits will be offered in any course where there is sufficient enrolment and if there is a teacher available. New credit courses offered include 1 and 2 credit co-op as well as online civics, careers, and ENG3U.

Co-op is offered to studetns enrolled in SHSM in Gr. 10, 11, or 12 and students enrolled in OYAP.  Also, co-op  is offered for those students who only need one or two courses to graduate. Co-op runs from July 9th to August 15th.  

Students will be contacted only if a course does not run. Buses will be provided for students on main routes.

Students can obtain registration forms from Student Services and must be completed and returned to Student Services by June 11th.

 

Commencement Awards

There will be a meeting on Friday, May 4th in the cafeteria at 10:10 for all grade 12 students to apply for financial assistance through the commencement awards.

Volunteer Opportunity

The Ontario Early Years Centre is celebrating 10 years and is looking for volunteers to assist with "Win it in a Minute" games.  The event is on Saturday, April 21st from 10am-2pm at the Ontario Early Years Centre.  If students are interested please contact Sandra Skinn at 519-482-4203 X4203.

OSAP Presentation

 An OSAP presentation is scheduled for Tuesday April 24th at 10:15 in Rm 102.  All students pursuing post secondary education next year are welcome.  Parents are welcome also.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to assist with the presentation of the RCMP Musical Ride on June 21st in the morning or evening at the Reach Huron outdoor riding ring in Clinton. Volunteers are needed at parking guides, ticket and concession sales, distributing posters, and assisting with clean up the following day.  Interested volunteers are asked to leave their name and number at 519-482-9296. 

Math and science Enrichment Opportunity

The Ontario Science Centre School presents students with an opportunity to gain University Preparation science and math credits during an enriched semester at the Ontario Science Centre.  Students must choose three of the following:  SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U MHF4U. No tuition fees are required. Applicants are selected from a written application, recommendations from two teachers— one of whom must be a science/math teacher. Applications must be received no later than April 5th, 2012. For applications and more information visit www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca/oscschool

Summer Jobs from OMAFRA

Two students are needed for summer jobs.  One student is needed with experience in Dairy Farming to assist with a study and another student is needed who has an interest in stewardship or agri-environmental issues.  Please see Mrs. Doig in Guidance if you are interested.

 

Volunteer Hours Opportunity

The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for canvassers for the month of April in the Clinton and Hullett areas.  If any students are interested in helping and earning community involvement hours, please see Student Services.  Students must be over 16 years of age to canvas independently.

 

Course Calendar 2012-2013

The course calendar for 2012-2013 is now available. You can access it by clicking the "Course Calendar" link to the left under "Information and Feedback".

Community Involvement Hours—Two Opportunities

1. Volunteers needed for 3 hours on one or more selected Saturday mornings to set up, supervise and store a Thomas the Tank layout for children to enjoy. A meeting will be held on Sat. July 9 at 10:30am at the School on Wheels Museum located at the end of Victoria Terrace in Clinton. If you are interested but can't make the meeting, leave your name and an e-mail address or phone number at the School on Wheels Museum. It is open Thursday to Sunday and holidays from 11:00 to 4:00 or call 519-482-3997.


2. The Reach Centre would like volunteers to help at a Recreation Program from July 5 to July 22 each week day from noon until 4:30. If students are interested they should contact Tamara at the following e-mail: admin@reachhuron.ca.