Here we are
at the end of the first semester! At this time of the year, I like to remind
students and families how important final exams are. In college, the final exam
is often the only opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and earn a grade. Final
exams provide the opportunity for each student to review what has been learned
over the semester and demonstrate this knowledge. Learning to prepare for a
final exam is also helpful, as students will face many important exams in the
future. First semester final examinations will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday, January 24th, 25th and 26th, 2012. Exams are two
hours in length, and a schedule can be found in front of the main office, or in
the Cougar Communicator.
In being
properly prepared for final exams, students should get plenty of rest, eat
breakfast, and start studying early. As a parent or guardian, encourage your
child to plan study time according to the demands of their course load and while
keeping their many other important obligations in mind. Time management is a
skill that will prove useful in their lives. A good thing to keep in mind during
this busy time is that the CKHS library is open on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays until 5:00 PM and Thursday, Friday until 3:30.
Progress
Reports went home with students on December 10th. The semester ends on January
27th. Semester report cards will go home with students on February 15th. If you
or your student is struggling academically, please do not hesitate to contact
counselors or individual teachers. This is a good time to get on your Parent
Access account and review current grades with your sons or daughters. If you
do not have a Parent Access account, please call the main office at 662-2400,
and someone can gladly help you with getting your account. If tutoring help is
something that is needed, tutors can be arranged by calling Diane Clouser,
our Tutor Coordinator @ 662-2422.
As a
continuing reminder, safety in our parking lots remains a priority during the
dark winter months. Parents, please use extreme caution when
dropping off or picking up your students, especially when it is dark and/or icy.
Student drivers, please also execute the same extreme caution when entering or
leaving CKHS and always on all roads during the winter months.
The Cougar
Communicator provides you with a wealth of good information for you and your
student. This edition is particularly important as we get headed toward the
spring months, and if your son or daughter is a senior, will be helpful to you
as well. The most recent newsletter can be found on the Central Kitsap High
School website at http://www-ckhs.cksd.wednet.edu/
and has all the information you will need for your family to find success at
CKHS.
Again, it is
always a pleasure being able to serve the CK Cougar families at our nationally
ranked school. Should you need any help from me or our other administrators,
please do not hesitate to contact us for help. Here’s wishing you great success
for the end of the semester!
Sincerely,
Steve Coons
Principal
Central Kitsap High School
360-662-2400
