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Welcome to Camden County High!

Welcome to Camden County High School

HOME OF THE WILDCATS

Camden County High School is the only high school in Camden County, offering comprehensive curriculum (9-12) with a variety of classes for both College Preparatory and Career Technology Preparatory serving 2,500+ students. Thriving Advanced Placement, Career Academy and work- based learning programs stimulate academic rigor and graduation employment readiness.
Serving a diverse population, opportunities for interaction are nurtured among students from across our country and around the world. The shared experience of global perspectives and cultures broadens and deepens the CCHS education.
An outstanding Special Education program accounts for frequent Kings Bay Naval Base assignment requests by families of children with special needs.
Twenty-eight co-curricular activities, 23 varsity sports, a 1,285 seat auditorium, and state-of-the- art athletic facilities complement the well-rounded education offered at CCHS.

Graduation Rate FY2018

Camden Grad Rate Continues to Soar Above State Average
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Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Rebecca Kuitems for being recognized as the Camden County School System Teacher of the Year!

VISION,PURPOSE,BELIEFS

CCHS Vision

All students will graduate from Camden County High School prepared for post-secondary success as productive citizens who are college or career ready.

CCHS Purpose

We will create collaborative, accountable relationships with all stakeholders and provide meaningful, rigorous academic and career studies to guide and support all students in achieving their potential.

CCHS Beliefs

a. All students can learn, achieve, progress and succeed.
b. High academic expectations promote academic excellence.
c. Technology empowers 21st century learners.
d. Students, parents, teachers, and the community share responsibility for supporting the mission, safety and comfort of the school environment.
e. Community stakeholders are accountable and recognize that choices impact individual and collective performance.
f. Student individuality, learning styles, interests, and abilities require diverse comprehensive programs.
g. The strength of our diverse learning community depends on our ability and commitment to move forward together.

Parent and Student Resources

The coupon expires on November 28 and you will need to pay and start course by December 1.

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November is Family Engagement Month

Camden County Schools is committed to supporting parents and families by giving them a voice and an opportunity to be involved in their child’s school life. In recognition of Family Engagement Month, below are just a few suggestions of the many ways you can be involved with your child's education:

Contact your child's teacher early in the school year and maintain communication throughout the school year.
Participate in parent/teacher conferences.
Ask the teacher what your child is learning and how you can support this at home.
Talk with your child daily about homework, classroom activities, and events.
Learn about school policies and expectations so you can help your child understand them.
Make efforts to stay informed of school and classroom events.
Encourage and nurture your child's creativity.
Be proactive in making the school aware of your support for your child's education.
Establish a daily family routine.
Monitor out of school activities.
Express high, but realistic expectations for achievement.
Encourage your child's development/progress in school.
Encourage reading, writing, and discussions among family members.
Be positive when talking with your child about school related activities.

Source - https://www.engagemiamidade.net/family-engagement-month

CCHS Rules:

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support - Involvement at Home

Families are encouraged to support Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) through the use of common language and expectations in the home.
Get to know your school’s 3-5 school-wide rules and work with your child on how to connect them to behaviors at home.
PBIS schools focus on teaching the behaviors they desire while at school through clear instruction, practice, and positive reinforcement.
A strong partnership between the home and the school can provide families with ideas on addressing behavior in a similar way at home as well.

Year-Round Parent Contact Information Updates in Powerschool

Grief and Community Mental Health Resources

Community Grief Support Groups
Community Mental Health Resource List
Crisis and Outpatient Resources
Preparing your child to attend the funeral of a friend
How to help a grieving teen
Helping a child/teen when a friend dies

Apply for Work-Based Learning Program Today!

Information on the HOPE Scholarship:

Camden County High School
6300 Laurel Island Parkway
Kingsland, GA 31548
CCHS Phone:
912-729-7318
Fax:
912-729-7627
Ninth Grade Center:
912-576-2900
Fax:
912-576-4906

School Hours:
7:25 AM - 2:25 PM

Dr. John Tucker
Principal
Dr. Steve Loden
10-12 Building Deputy Principal
Mrs. Joi Martin
Ninth Grade Center Deputy Principal

CCHS Extra Curricular Activities Appeal Form

NOTICES

Student Check Out Procedure

Students will be permitted to leave school during the school day under the following circumstances:

1. Students may check themselves out (10-12 grade) if the student brings a note from a parent or guardian with the following information:

A. Student’s name

B. Date & time of dismissal

C. Contact phone number (must match PowerSchool Information)

D. Parent’s name and signature

All notes will be verified before a student will be allowed to check out.

Freshmen are NOT allowed to check themselves out.

2. A parent or guardian may check a student out at the attendance window if the student does not bring a note. Students may not be checked out by phone.

3. Students will not be allowed to leave campus without permission from a parent or guardian.

4. Anyone checking a student out must have a photo I.D.

5. Students MUST sign out at the attendance window and follow the proper check out procedures.

6. Students will not be called up to check out after 2:10pm.

Student Expectations

Expectations of Students

1. Wear your ID at all times.
2. Adhere to the dress code policy.
3. Go to school and class on time.
4. No cell phones, electronic devices or ear buds from 6:25 AM - 2:25 PM.
5. No profanity or PDA.

* Failure to comply will result in disciplinary consequences.*

10 Tardies = Saturday School

Any student with 10 tardies will receive Saturday School suspension. Subsequent tardies to school will result in a minimum punishment of in-school suspension.

15 Tardies = School Parking Privileges Suspended

Any student with 15 tardies to school will have their parking privileges suspended.

Drug Screening Requirement for Students Participating in Competitive Interscholastic Activities

Notice

Regarding the drug screening requirement for students participating in competitive interscholastic activities and parking at Camden County High School

Please go to the CCS website at www.camden.k12.ga.us to view Policy JCDAC-R 1

Zero Tolerance for Bullying at CCHS

There is zero tolerance for bullying at Camden County High School. Bullying is "any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so; or any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm." (OCGA 20-2-751.4) Any student in middle or high school committing an act of bullying for the third time must be assigned to the alternative school.

After School Bus Pass Procedure

After School Bus Pass Procedure

(Activity Bus Runs Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)

Activity Bus Passes are not written until 4:20.
You must report to the 10-12 Media Center immediately following receiving the pass from your teacher. Students who do not report to the Media Center in a timely manner WILL NOT receive a bus pass.

No Weapons on Campus Including Your Vehicle

Attention Students

No Drugs, No Weapons, No Violence

Including in Your Vehicle

Students are reminded to check your vehicles before driving onto campus. Weapons include but are not limited to knives, guns, ammunition, box cutters, air guns, paint guns, air soft guns, etc.

No Outside Beverages or Containers Allowed on Campus

Outside beverages and containers are not allowed on campus. Students should only have beverages purchased on campus.

No Video or Picture Taking Allowed on Campus

No video or picture taking allowed at school. Consequence = 5 Days OSS

Notice to Student Drivers

In accordance with Georgia Law concerning driver’s licenses, the DDS will suspend the license of any minor who has 10 or more unexcused absences from school.

INFO

Temporary Contract Service Tutor Sought

Temporary Contract Service Tutor Sought

Temporary positions are available for a tutor with high school Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science or Social Studies certification or a pass rate in those areas on the GACE. Interested candidates should contact Dr. John Tucker directly for details. Dr. Tucker can be contacted at (912)729-7318 or jtucker@camden.k12.ga.us.

SAT/ACT Reimbursement Consideration

The school will reimburse students when they sign up to retake the SAT or ACT if they score 500+ on the SAT and 21+ on the ACT. A student may be reimbursed once per school year for each test. You must provide all three of the following for reimbursement:

1)     Proof of payment (for the upcoming test)
2)     Copy of registration ticket (for the upcoming test)
3)     Copy of prior test scores

Please submit these three items to the Front Office if you qualify.

Parents: Contact Guidance for Fee/Fine Information

Parents and students need to verify fee balances with the Guidance Department (729-7544) not all fees are indicated in PowerSchool. Outstanding debt may prevent a student from participating in certain activities at CCHS. That includes dances, Grad Bash, graduation and other events.

Free Parking for Perfect ACT/SAT Score

Students will receive free parking anywhere on campus and a $2400 scholarship if they obtain a perfect score on the SAT or ACT. See Dr. Tucker if you qualify.

Final Exam Exemption - 2018-2019 School Year

Comprehensive exams remain in place for Georgia Milestones End of Course assessments (EOC). We will continue to stress the importance of these exams and use the data to plan for instruction. EOC assessments may not be exempt due to state policy.

This exemption is an acknowledgement of a student’s exemplary attendance and academic effort which has led to the student’s college and career readiness. Teachers and Administration make the final decision on exemptions. Absences that apply to this policy include excused, unexcused and out of school suspension. The classroom teacher will keep records to validate a student’s eligibility for exempting the assignment.

70-75 = 0 absence

76-79 = 1 absence

80-89 = 3 absences

90-100 = 5 absences

Students are responsible for turning in all exemption forms by the set date. If students do not turn in exemption forms by the set date, they will not be exempt from the Final during the Final Exam days. Exemption is an acknowledgement of hard work and dedication. There will not be any appeals.