Dec. 20, 2024 Newsletter

Capital High School Family Communication
December 20, 2024
Upcoming Events
- December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break - No School
- January 6 - School begins after Winter Break
- January 17 and 18 - Winter Drama Production
- January 20 - MLK Holiday - No School
Exciting Scholarship Opportunity for Capital High School Students!
If you're enrolled in Mr. Scott Le Duc's Video Game Development course, we have some AMAZING news for you.
DigiPen Institute of Technology is offering a $19,860 per year scholarship to students who earn an A in this class and apply to DigiPen for the 2025-26 academic year. That's $79,440 over 4 years towards your college tuition!
This scholarship is available for students pursuing degrees in:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Game Design
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Machine Learning
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Ready to level up your future in game design, computer science, or AI? This is your chance to jumpstart an exciting career at one of the top schools for game development and tech!
How to Qualify
- Get an A in Mr. Le Duc's Video Game Development course.
- Apply to DigiPen Institute of Technology for the 2025-26 academic year.
Let's make your dreams of creating the next big game or cutting-edge tech a reality!
Save the Date! 9th-11th Information Night
9th-11th Information Night is an event hosted by CHS Counselors to help students make registration decisions for next school year. There will be several presentations throughout the event including International Baccalaureate, College in the High School, 4 year college applications, Community/Tech school applications, Running Start, New Market, Apprenticeships, FAFSA, AVID, etc.
The event will be on Wednesday, February 12th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm starting in the PAC.
Removing Your Student For An Appointment
Advanced notification to the attendance office saves disruption to the teachers, students and staff in trying to locate the student on short notice.
- It is very important to understand that a parent/guardian must call in advance AND the student must sign out AND back in with the Attendance Office. If your student leaves campus without prior authorization, their attendance will be considered UNEXCUSED.
- PLEASE CALL the attendance office at least 1-2 hours in advance to arrange those details - the earlier the better!
- State your student’s name, spelling the last name.
- State the type of appointment: Doctor, Dentist, Legal, Professional etc…
- State the time you would like your student released.
Tutoring and Homework Help
Tutoring and Homework Help is provided every Wednesday from 2:40 to 3:25 in the CHS Library. Support for all subjects will be offered. Students are encouraged to bring their chromebook and any assignments they would like additional support to complete.
School transportation is not available at 3:25 on Wednesdays so students will need to arrange to be picked up or take the city bus home.
Attendance Reminder
With the holidays approaching please remember that ANY ABSENCE OVER THREE DAYS (NOT INCLUDING ILLNESS) MUST HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL THROUGH the Extended Leave of Absence form. Signatures from the Dean of Students, parents and teachers are all required. This process may take a couple days to complete so please plan in advance. Forms may be obtained in the attendance office.
Community Connections
We would like to highlight two key organizations dedicated to supporting the well-being and rights of young people in our community. Both of these organizations reflect the core values of Universal Human Rights Month, working to create a community where all youth have access to safety, support, and the chance to succeed.
- Community Youth Services (CYS): CYS offers a broad range of services for young people in need, including emergency shelter, counseling, and support for youth experiencing homelessness. They focus on empowering youth by ensuring their rights to safety, stability, and self-advocacy, providing a crucial lifeline for those facing difficult circumstances.
- TOGETHER!: This nonprofit is committed to youth advocacy, with a strong emphasis on promoting health, education, and resilience. TOGETHER! provides resources for substance use prevention, mental health support, and youth development programs. Through their work, they strive to create a more equitable and healthy environment where every young person can thrive.
News from the CCRC
Seniors and Senior Guardians
FAFSA and College Applications: Senior students might need a quick reminder that this might be a good time to make sure their FAFSA is complete and the colleges they are wanting to apply to are submitted and added in SchooLINKS. If colleges are NOT added in SchooLInks, the counselors can't get your student's transcripts sent to the colleges they've applied to. If your student is having a difficult time working in SchooLinks, please have them schedule a meeting with Mrs. Smith in the CCRC. Here is her link for scheduling appointments: Schedule Appointment
All Students and Guardians of CHS Students.
SchooLinks: SchooLinks is the High School and Beyond Plan platform that is our school's platform. The High School and Beyond Plan is a Graduation requirement. All CHS students have To Do's to do in the SchooLinks platform, this would be a good time for them to catch up and look for career and/or college ideas for their futures. The SchooLinks link can be found on the left side of the OSD Portal https://my.osd111.org/