Getting involved in extracurricular activities is a good way for students to meet new people, develop new skills, make a contribution and have some fun.
You can display your talents, develop your leadership and organizational abilities, learn to make decisions and manage your time, and enhance your people skills - all traits that will help you in high school and beyond.
CJSF is a statewide organization that honors students for outstanding academic performance and service to the community. Qualification is determined by a point system based on the previous semester grades. Applications are available in the main office and at the CJSF meetings. Community service opportunities will be scheduled throughout the year. Parent/guardian volunteers are always needed to assist with driving to service events. Please call Pam Bodnar, CJSF Advisor, at 895-4115 for more information.
Peer Mediators are students selected for advanced training in communication and mediation skills to assist their peers in resolving conflicts. Students or parent/guardians wishing to request help with bullying, harassment, or other conflict issues may call the main office or the 24-hour Bully Hotline at 896-9981, extension 50-#.
Be a part of the smooth running of our school by joining Student Government. Help plan social events and activities for students during the school year. Student Government also provides leadership in community service projects, such as clothing drives and Thanksgiving food boxes, and fundraising events such as the annual magazine drive.
Click this HERE to view our flyer with ways your student can get extra academic support.
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During the month of October, 2017, all students in grades 7, 9 and 11, and all students enrolled in CUSD Alternative Education schools, will be asked to be a part of our school's California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) sponsored by the California Department of Education.
The CHKS is a very important survey that helps promote better health and well-being among our youth, improve the school learning environment and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence. CHKS is conducted statewide every 2 years.
Your child will be bringing home a "Passive Parent Consent Form" at least one week prior to the survey administration. Your child does not have to take the survey. If you do not want your child to complete the survey, you must notify your school and/or return the "Parent Permission Form" your child brings home, indicating that you do not give permission for them to participate.
For more information about the survey, including viewing a copy, please go to : http://chks.wested.org/. You may also contact Ann Brodsky, Tobacco Use Prevention Education Coordinator, 891-3050, x112, abrodsky@chicousd.org.