Topics: !Schedule Pick-up – Aug. 6th Proof of Residency Freshman Orientation – Aug. 9th New Bell Schedule Eagle Club Benefit Open House – Sept 2rd D5 Mobile Device Rollout Student Parking Construction Update Dress Code Upcoming Events

Hello Eagle Family, !The beginning of the 2014-2015 school year is fast approaching, and we are getting ready for students to return on Tuesday, August 19th. The past school year brought a lot of change to Chapin High, and I am proud that the Eagle Family never changed its tradition of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. Chapin High School has been promoting scholarship and leadership for 90 years. Scholarship represents what students take from their studies and meaningful experiences. Leadership represents what students give to the world. !Our goal is to prepare ALL students for the world they will inherit. This world will require that students are not only proficient in their academic subjects but proficient with technology, innovation skills, life skills and career skills. These are 21st Century skills that will ensure that students are college and career ready when they graduate. I am excited about the manner in which we are going to teach these skills. Starting with the 2014- 2015 school year, our regular bell schedule will consist of an Enrichment/MAST time period. MAST stands for Mentor and Student Team. MAST is an opportunity to connect with each student and meet their individual needs. !The faculty and staff of Chapin High School is committed to maximizing the potential of each student and preparing them all to be college and career ready. We aRe Chapin! !Dr. RossPrincipal

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Schedule Pick-Up August 6thParents and students will be able to pick up schedules in preparation for the start of the school year on Wednesday, August 6th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the new Chapin High Arena Lobby. !The process for Schedule Pick-Up is as follows: !Proof of Residency : Parents who have submitted their 2014-2015 proof of residency before August 6th may use the express check-in line. !Pick Up Schedule and Pay School Fees Fill out Health Card for School Nurse Sign Media Consent Form Pay Mobile Device (iPad Mini) Insurance Fee $40 Open Lunch Account or Pay on Lunch Account Pick Up Textbooks Get Student Identifications Purchase Parking Permit - $50 - Any student requesting parking must have completed the Alive @ 25 program and submitted paperwork Order Yearbook Join PTSO Booster Clubs and CHS organizations School Bus Sign Up with District Transportation Underclass Pictures on August 28th

We aRe Ready to Learn Classes Start on Tuesday, August 19th

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Proof of Residency RequiredTHREE (3) Proofs of Residency are required in order for your child to attend Lexington/Richland School District Five (LRSD5). Proof of residency will be checked yearly for all students. !All documentation presented must show THE CURRENT MONTH’S DATE and THE PROPERTY OWNER’S NAME OR the PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME. !Acceptable documentation includes: (One Required) · Property Tax Bill for the permanent residence · Rental Lease (complete copy, listing all occupants) · Real Estate Closing Documents (where applicable) !Additional documents include: (Two Required) · Vehicle Tax Registration · Voter Registration Card · Electric Bill · Water Bill · Telephone Bill · Cable/Satellite Bill !A driver’s license will be required from the property owner and parent or legal guardian for identification purposes only. IDs cannot be accepted as documentation for address verification.

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Freshman OrientationFreshman Orientation – Beach Theme

Saturday, August 9th 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon

Chapin High School Arena !

9:00 -9:15 – Name Tags/Sign In/Group Designation 9:15 – 9:40 – Welcome !9:50 – 10: 20 Session One: We aRe Chapin!!! !10:20 – 10:25 Break !10:25 – 10:50 Session Two: Wish I would have known../Ask a Senior !10:50 – 11:15 – School Tour 11:15 -11:40 Club Fair in “Practice Gym” !11:45 – 12:00 Wrap Up back in Arena

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New Bell Schedules for CHSIn an effort to improve the operations of the District’s High Schools and The Center, the bell schedule for Chapin High School has been changed for the 2014-2015 school year. See the new schedules below.

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MAST 2014 – 2015 “Every student will have a VOICE. Every student will be part of the HEARTBEAT.”

! What if… !Every student in our school knew that someone – a staff member – really cared about him/her? All students had educational, career and personal goals toward which they were working and could see their courses as useful in reaching these goals? All parents personally knew someone at school whom they could call – who really knew their child – and how well they were doing? All school staff had the opportunity to develop close connections and mentoring relationships with a small group of students throughout their high school years? Every student had an opportunity to have their voice heard among the student body? Students could lead small groups and participate in important decisions regarding student life and activities at their school?

These “what ifs”, if realized, could make our school a more rewarding place for everyone.

Mentor and Student Team (MAST)

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Purpose: Establish an advisor/advisee relationship for all students at Chapin High School. Provide students an opportunity to actively participate in important decisions on campus; ensuring every student’s voice can be heard. Goals for Advisor/Advisee Relationship: MAST will establish an Advisor/Advisee relationship for every student at Chapin High School. Advisors will support the social, emotional, and academic growth of each advisee and sustain relationships with advisees, parents, and community. The Advisor will assist students to set goals and monitor their goal progress. Advisors will provide positive behavior interventions and support for members of their advisee group. Advisors will support the exploration of career paths for their students and ensure students are aware of the courses that would contribute to their chosen career interest. Advisors will assist students in their understanding of how to serve a positive citizen in their school and community. Goals for Student “VOICE”: MAST will encourage students to understand the concept of individuality as well as the value and responsibility of group membership. MAST will provide students the feeling of being “connected” to the student body. Students will elect a Captain and Co-Captain to represent their MAST. Students will discuss, vote and participate in school-wide decisions; utilizing their MAST leaders to represent their individual voices. Captains and Co-Captains will also lead discussions on important issues facing all students today. (cyber-bullying, digital foot prints, peer pressure, etc.)

MAST cont.

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Eagle Club Benefit

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Eagle FestAugust 22nd, 5:30pm

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Become a Chapin High School Academic Business Partner

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By becoming a Chapin High School Academic Business Partner your organization will support the instructional program. !The Academic Business Partner sponsorships provide: • Instructional materials • Classroom technology • Student Incentives • Campus Improvement and Beautification

projects • Writing Scholarships • Staff Development for teachers ! !

Platinum Level $6,000 – 1 Year Advertisement on School Marquee August to July !!Gold Level $3,000 – 1 Semester Advertisement (August – January or February – July) !!Silver Level $1,500 - Advertisement Displayed for 90 days

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Open House- Sept 2ndParents and Guardians are invited to meet the teachers of Chapin High School during Open House on Tuesday, Sept 2nd. 6 – 8 pm !There will be a parent meeting in the Arena at 6 p.m. with Dr. Ross, Principal. !Topics will include: the District 5 Mobile Device Rollout, Strategies for Success in High School, and an update on Construction !Come join our interactive parent education session. Parents are encouraged to bring a cell phone with texting abilities. !

Parents will meet with teachers at 6:30 p.m. !

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District 5 Mobile Device Rollout!Project UPDATE !The goal of the iFive Project is to use technology to strengthen the growth of curriculum and competencies for work, citizenship and life-long learning. District Five will prepare students beyond academic success. Teachers will prepare students to demonstrate not only what they know, but show what they know, by actively promoting communicators, creators, critical thinkers and collaborators of information. District 5 is committed to preparing students for the 21st century and wants them to be highly successful as they graduate and pursue goals for further education, training and careers. By 2015, District 5 will not only continue to be recognized as a “World Class” school district here in the Midlands and in South Carolina, but will also be recognized as a “World Class” school district all across our nation and around the world. “World Class” being a system where teachers have the setting and resources they need to do their best work and students have the setting and instruction they need to perform at their optimum levels and compete globally. Providing students with powerful tools is an important part of 21st century education. The iFive Project will equip teachers and students with technology tools such as iPads and Chromebooks as well as provide for personal owned devices as we move towards a Device Adaptable Technology System (DATSTM) infrastructure. Important Dates August 6: Complete Paperwork and pay $40 Insurance during Schedule Pick-Up Aug. 25-29 Aug. 29: Make-up for students with completed paperwork and insurance !Parent Education Sessions: Saturday, August 9 – 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Freshman Orientation Tuesday, Sept. 2nd – 5:30 p.m. – Open House !

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District 5 Mobile Device Rollout cont.

Distribution !If parents have completed and turned in both the Student Acceptable Use Policy Agreement and Device Responsibility Form by August 20th, the student will receive a Mobile Device on distribution day. If a student’s paperwork is turned in after August 20th, he/she will receive the device at a make-up distribution session. On distribution day, each student will receive an iPad Mini, a wall charger with USB connection and a case, unless they are providing their own. Students will attend an orientation session during their English classes where they will register the devices and access the district-provided apps. Students should never leave their devices at school. !Apps and cases !Cases: This year, students have the option of providing their own case for the iPad mini or they may choose to use a school-issued case at no charge to the family. Student-provided cases must be on campus on the day of distribution or order to receive the device. Devices MUST be kept in a protective case AT ALL TIMES per the Device Responsibility Agreement. Apps : District-Purchased Apps are available to students with Apple ID Accounts. Students are asked to ONLY download Apps available in the District App Catalog. These Apps have been vetted and chosen for educational value. These devices are for education purposes ONLY. Other Applications will be deleted if they become a distraction. Important Information for Parents !Parent Information Sessions are available on Aug. 9th and Sept. 2nd. Future sessions will be scheduled as needed. At home, parents should monitor the student’s device and his/her Internet access. Please visit the school’s iFive Program Tab (iParents) for information about filtering your Internet at home and protecting your child’s online privacy. The device is owned by Lexington/Richland District Five.

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District 5 Mobile Device Rollout cont.

Before your student receives a Personal Mobile Device: !Review and sign the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement, available online at the CHS Website, the District Website, during schedule pick-up, or at the school’s front desk. Complete the Device Responsibility Form and pay the $40.00 Insurance Coverage. Purchase an iPad Mini Case or choose to accept a school case at no additional charge. Devices MUST be protected in a case at ALL TIMES. !Students who decide to Bring their own mobile device must read and adhere to the minimum device requirements outlined on the District 5 iProject website. !More information and forms can be found at the iFive Website: ! https://sites.google.com/a/lexrich5.org/ifive-project/ !

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Student Parking

In order for students to park on campus, students must: • Complete Alive@25 course • Provide a copy of Driver’s License • Read and sign: 1) CHS Parking Regulations 2014- 2015 and 2) Evacuation of Students During Emergencies !Both documents are available on the school website

Parking on Campus for the 2014 - 15 School Year

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Construction UpdateOur construction crews have been working all summer to renovate and construct the Chapin High Campus. We are on target for completing the summer phase when students return. The date for the completion of the total project is December 2014. We aRe Building a Better Tomorrow Today!

A Building 100 Series

B Building 200 Series

C Building 300 Series

D Building 400 Series

E Building 500 Series

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Campus MapTop floor C Building

bottom floor C Building

E Building

bottom floor B

Building

Main Entrance

cafeteria

Arena Lobby

D Building Top Floor/ NJROTC

A Building

B Building

D Building Bottom Floor

D Building Top Floor

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Dress For Success at School

LOWER GARMENTS Undergarments and the buttocks MUST remain entirely covered even while seated.Dresses, skirts and shorts must be at least mid-thigh or below in length.No rips/tears or skintight items.

UPPER GARMENTS All garments must cover shoulder to shoulder. All garments must be long enough to clearly overlap the beltline or stay tucked.NO halter tops, tanks tops, spaghetti straps or muscle shirts. No inappropriate logos, slogans and pictures

HEADWEAR !No caps, visors, hoods, bandanas or other head gear, except with administrative permission.

Acceptable Not AcceptableGarment type

The student dress code reinforces appropriate career and life skills as well as maintains a school wide focus on learning and creates an environment of respect and safety. Please refer to the policy below.

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Up Coming EventsVolleyball Cross Country Girls Tennis

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Up Coming EventsFootball

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