Coming to Clewiston High School

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Coming to Clewiston High School

• Things every freshman should know to survive and
  thrive.

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Frequent Concerns

• I dont know my way around. Ill be lost at the
  high school.
• Staff members are all around. Dont be afraid to
  ask. Theyll be glad to help you find your way.
  Its common to be a little concerned or anxious
  when youre going to some place you dont know.
  Dont worry. Youll be right at home in a couple
  of weeks. This is only a temporary feeling.
  Freshman orientation is designed to help
  familiarize you with the campus. It will be held
  on August 14th from 630 to 8 PM. It will
  commence in the auditorium.

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Frequent Concerns

• Academic The work is much harder at the high
  school. It might be too hard for me.
• Its true the work is harder at high school than
  middle school. Its also harder at college than
  high school. Just as our bodies grow so does our
  capacity to learn. Plenty of help is available
  if you seek it!
• 1st See your counselor to talk about the learning
  problems youre having. There are a number of
  strategies that can be used to help you succeed.
• 2nd Talk to your teacher and explain the
  difficulties. Teachers will work with you after
  school and give you extra help if you ask them.

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Academic Concerns

• 3rd Take advantage of special tutoring programs.
  Migrant students have special tutors to help
  them. All students can be tutored by members of
  the National Honor Society who offer tutoring two
  or three days a week after school.
• 4th Find a study buddy. Get to know the students
  in your classes that are good students. Often,
  theyll be glad to help you if you ask.

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Academic Concerns

• Ask parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors
  who know the subject (s) with which you are
  having difficulty.
• Look on the Internet for educational resources on
  subjects and topics that are confusing. Others
  might be experiencing the same thing.
• IMPORTANT Once you find a site you find helpful,
  have your teacher check it out to make sure it is
  accurate and not giving you faulty information.

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Academic Concerns

• View the study skills section on the schools
  guidance website.
• Ask questions. Its the only way to really learn
• See your counselor to discuss the problem.
• Remember only you can know if you have an
  understanding of the material. Its up to you!

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Personal Concerns

• Because Im a freshman, older students will
  bully and harass me.
• This is a common myth. We do not tolerate this
  behavior at CHS. If you are harassed or bullied,
  you should report it immediately to a teacher,
  counselor, principal, resource officer, or other
  adult at the school.
• Walk away from any situation you find threatening
  and report to the nearest adult if possible.
• Get out of the dangerous situation then seek the
  nearest adult and report the incident.
• Do not be intimidated. This is how bullies exert
  their power. Report them immediately.

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Specific Concerns

• If you have specific concerns, arrange to meet
  with your counselor before you begin high school.
  

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Know your counselor

• Your counselor addresses your concerns
  academic, personal, and social
• Counselors keep information confidential or on a
  needs to know basis.
• Remember your counselor is there to help.
• Your counselor will be Mr. Korean
• He can be reached at 983-1520 ext. 511 or email
  Koreang_at_hendry.k12.fl.us.org

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Planning for the FutureActivities and Sports at
CHS

• Many students do not participate in our
  extracurricular activities. Then, when theyre
  seniors they have nothing to list on their
  resumes. This severely limits their chances of
  landing scholarships or, in some cases, being
  accepted to certain schools.

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Participating in Activities and Sports

• Participating in a club or sport helps you make
  new friends and meet new people. In addition,
  participating helps you learn to work
  collaboratively with others to achieve common
  goals, a valuable skill needed in the workplace.
  Lastly, participation in activities and sports
  creates lasting friendships and memories you will
  treasure throughout your life.

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Activities Offered at CHS

• Academic Team
• Auxiliary Team
• Band
• Beta Club
• Chorus
• Drama Club
• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

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CHS Activities continued

• Future Farmers of America (FFA)
• Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
• Journalism (Yearbook)
• National Honor Society
• Science Club
• Spanish Club

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CHS Activities continued

• Spanish Honor Society
• Student Council
• Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD)

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CHS Sports

• The Florida High School Athletic Association
  requires that all athletes have a minimum 2.0
  Grade Point Average (GPA) to participate in
  interscholastic athletics. Incoming Freshmen
  need to remember this applies to them after their
  first GPA is posted after the 1st semester.
• A 2.0 is a C. Students should maintain a C
  overall average to remain eligible.

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CHS Sports

• Basketball (Boy and Girls)
• Baseball (boys)
• Softball (girls)
• Cross Country (Boy and Girls)
• Football (boys)
• Girls Flag Football
• Golf (Boy and Girls)
• Soccer (Boy and Girls)

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CHS Sports continued

• Tennis (Boy and Girls)
• Track (Boy and Girls)
• Volleyball (girls)
• Wrestling (boys)

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CHS

• The staff wants your years at CHS to be rewarding
  and enriching. We look forward to helping you
  achieve your educational and personal goals.
  You will get out of high school what you put in
  to it, and we hope you will put forth your best
  effort so that you have as many options as
  possible when you graduate.