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Family Bulletin
Churchill High School Weekly Newsletter
September 20, 2024
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Another great week as a Lancer is in the books! We had a great week in sports, our drama students started their rehearsals for our Fall plan “Rumors”, some of our student lead clubs started up, and we ended the week with an amazing assembly honoring the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. It really is great being a Lancer, and the start of the school year is off to a great start!
As we continue into the year, please help us to remind your students that they need to make sure their cell phones are away either in their backpack, or in the designated spot in each teacher’s room. “No Cell, Bell to Bell” is the motto this year so we can all focus on learning. If you do need to reach your student during school time, you can always call our front office, (541) 790-5100, and we can get a message to them for you. Or students can use their phones before school, after school, and during lunch to respond to your texts or calls as well. Just not during class time.
Finally, we would also like your help in reminding students to be on time to classes. Students have either 15 minutes between classes in the morning, or 5 minutes in the afternoon to get from one class to another. If students are late 3 times or more, lunch detentions and calls home may occur. (please see the policy below.) Being on time to class is important, so they can learn, engage with their teachers and peers, pass classes, earn credits, and stay on track to graduate. If you have any questions regarding your student’s attendance, please connect with their teachers, or our attendance line, (541 )790-5102.
Have a great weekend.
Go, Lancers!
Missy Cole
Principal, Churchill High School
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(ABABA)
Tuesday, 9/24 —
Linfield University [In-person Visit], 9:15 AM
Wednesday, 9/25 —
School Picture MAKEUP Day! 📸
CHS Food Pantry, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday, 9/26 —
Welcome Back Advisory Assembly (Advisory Schedule)
Oberlin College [In-person Visit], 11:45 AM
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(BABAB)
Tuesday, 10/1 —
Advisory A Day
University of Oregon Visit, 11:45 AM
Wednesday, 10/2 —
School Custodian Appreciation Day
Thursday, 10/3 —
Lane Community College Visit, 11:45 AM
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STUDENTS ARE TO BE IN ATTENDANCE 80% OR MORE AND ON TIME IN ALL CLASSES
- When students arrive more than 10 minutes late (very late) to school, they will be given a late slip in the office. (First 10 minutes = tardy and teacher adjust)
- Students will take the late slip to their teacher.
- Students will place the late slip in a collection box on the teacher,s desk.
- Teachers will adjust student attendance in Synergy by the end of the period or the end of the day.
- When a student is chronically late or absent, attempts will be made to address the behavior, including meetings with guardians and an attendance plan, including ISS.
FIRST TARDY
The teacher will address the behavior with the student to review the policy and expectations.
SECOND TARDY
First tardy protocol, plus contact made home.
THIRD TARDY
Referral written.
REFERRAL #1
Lunch detention*, parent/guardian contacted.
REFERRAL #2
Additional lunch detention*, parent/guardian contacted.
REFERRAL #3
In-school suspension, attendance contract.
**Possible suspension from extracurricular activities.
In-person meeting with parent/guardian.
*Failure to attend assigned lunch detention will lead to an extra detention assigned, along with the original lunch detention.
**Students must maintain an overall attendance rate of 80% during the semester in which they participate in the activity and limit tardies, excused or unexcused.
ATTENDANCE BELOW 80% (excused or unexcused
- Immediate suspension from extracurricular activities (sports, competitions, dances, etc.)
- In-person meeting with parent/guardian.
- Attendance contract developed.
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NO CELL BELL TO BELL
Devices are off unless permission is given.
- Cellphones, headphones, earbuds, etc., should be removed and put away in the student’s backpack or teacher designated area during class time.
- Phones must be off or placed on silent mode.
- Devices MAY be used between classes, at lunch, before/after school in an appropriate manner.
- Devices are NOT to be used as calculators or other devices in class without direct teacher permission.
- Personal music devices are NOT to be used at any time in the classroom without direct teacher permission.
- Teachers have the right to choose where phones are placed during class time (In backpacks or another storage device).
- When a student refuses to comply with classroom policy, teacher will contact the front office. A monitor, student success coordinator or adminstration will remove student from the classroom. A referral will be completed and family contact will be made. Guardians may be contacted to pick up the student.
CONSEQUENCES
REFERRAL #1
Student will remain in the office for the remainder of the period. Phone will be taken for the rest of the period. Parent contact.
REFERRAL #2
First referral consequences plus: loss of phone for the rest of the day. Possible cell phone contract.(limited access or no access to phone) parent contact.
REFERRAL #3
Iss or oss cell phone contract loss of phone for period of time determined by contract parent contact. Parent pickup phone and/or student.
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Excusing Your Student's Absence
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To request an absence be excused due to sickness, injury, medical appointment, religious holiday, or family emergency:
- Inform the attendance office each day that your student is absent.
- Absences need to be excused within 2 business days.
- To excuse by voice message (24 hours): 541-790-5102
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To excuse by email: chs_attendance@4j.lane.edu
PRE-PLANNED ABSENCES OF THREE (3) OR MORE DAYS MUST be arranged in advance by filling out the pre-arranged absence form available in our front office or on our website at chs.4j.lane.edu/forms.
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Safety Corner — Standard Response Protocol
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SECURE
“Get Inside. Lock outside doors. Business as usual”
(Examples: Unsafe activity in the neighborhood, unknown person on campus)
Students:
- Return to inside of building indoors
- Do business as usual
Adults and staff:
- Bring everyone
- Lock the outside doors
- Increase situational awareness
- Account for students and adults
- Do business as usual
This week Churchill practiced the “Secure” action as part of our required drill schedule.
During the “Secure” action, all perimeter doors are locked, and no one can leave or
enter the building. During this drill, all instruction and daily business continued.
During a real event, when appropriate, families will receive information from the school
or district. If there is a need for the district to collect information, there will be detailed
information that will guide the process. Churchill will continue to practice and improve
our drill protocols to increase the safety of our students and staff.
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After School Free Food Program Success!
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About 200 students took advantage of our after-school meal program on a single day this week! We're excited to see this level of participation in the program and we want to keep it up. Remember, this program is available to all students for free! Just provide your student ID number.
Food Services provides after-school power meals at every high school free of charge.
When?
After school, Monday through Friday, starting September 16
Where?
Churchill High School Cafeteria.
Who?
Any CHS Student (Athletics, Choir, Band, Theater, Clubs, Tutoring, Just Hungry).
Just have your student ID number ready.
Why?
Churchill and the Eugene School District 4J know students are busy and need nutritious meals to get through the day.
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WHY WAIT? BUY YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
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Purchase online at SchoolPay.com or visit Ken in the Finance Office to pay in person.
—ATTENTION SENIORS—
Submit your Senior Portraits, Dedications, and Quotes to Jamie now.
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College & Career Information for CHS Seniors
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Welcome Back Class of 2025! This message is to reassure you that there will be plenty of information and support for you this year as you begin your transition out of high school. My name is Mary Beth and I am the Program Coordinator for College, Career, and CTE. I am now located in the front office of the redesigned Student Support Center. Please stop by and say Hello!
Here are some examples of the opportunities you'll have this year:
- workshops and advisory lessons throughout the year that will cover the Extended Application graduation requirement
- workshops on FAFSA and financial aid for college
- scholarship applications
- college visits and career visits on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch
- information on college fairs
- SAT and ACT deadlines
- CHS College & Career Extravaganza for students and families
- CHS School-Wide Opportunities Fair
- CHS College and Career Website: https://blogs.4j.lane.edu/houck_s/
Please watch your 4J email, Canvas, daily announcements, and school TV screen announcements for information throughout the year.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We’re excited to announce that you’re a few steps away from activating your Canvas Observer account for your middle or high school student. Canvas Observer enhances engagement with your student’s academic journey, allowing you to read announcements and view grades and assignment due dates, among other features.
All new and returning users must activate their account before you can start using Canvas Observer. To activate your account, complete the following steps:
- Visit 4J’s Canvas for Families webpage and click on “Forgot Password?”
- Enter the email you provided your child’s school and then click the “Request Password” box
- Enter a password after clicking the reset link you receive in your email
- Return to the Canvas for Families webpage to log in with your username and new password
Canvas Observer will not allow you to activate more than one account if parents/guardians have the same email address on file for their student. In this case, contact your school and provide a unique email address for each parent or guardian associated with your student.
Supporting instructions are found on the login page as well as a flyer here.
Please contact your school if you have any questions or run into any problems.
Thank you for your assistance,
Nicholas Hadley
Digital Learning Platform Manager
Eugene School District 4J
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4J District News and Events
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Eugene School District 4J is committed to open communication and keeping families informed. If you are not receiving emails and text messages from the district or your student’s school, please update your contact information with your student’s school.
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The Shedd: Free Student Ticket Opportunity
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There are several upcoming free student ticket opportunities at The Shedd. These tickets are available for students in grades K-12. Students can get tickets to these shows individually or as part of a school group.
Please see the individual show information in the attached PDF.
If you have any questions, call 541-434-7000.
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Oregon Driver Training Institute
ODTI Winter Driver Training Sessions at Churchill and Garfield Street.
Ophelia's Place
Ophelia's Plase is thrilled to announce their Fall 2024 calendar is now available! It’s packed with exciting events, activities, and opportunities to get involved. You’ll find the full calendar attached as a PDF.
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Register for ParentSquare: ParentSquare allows you to receive important information and alerts from your student's classroom and school. Registering allows you to set your notification preferences, among many benefits. Remember to register using the email address you provided your school. Register for ParentSquare
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