Calera High School

Please continue to help us with attendance.

Sophomores and Juniors, We will be offering the PSAT test for those sophomores and juniors interested in taking it on October 29th. Scores from this exam are used by The College Board to determine winners for the National Merit Scholars Program, which is a scholarship program overseen by The College Board. The test results for juniors who choose to test are used for National Merit purposes. Sophomores are allowed to test in order to better prepare for testing during their junior year. The cost to test is $20.00. Students who would like to test, and who receive standardized testing accommodations, must advise Mrs. Stano of their desire to test no later than September 9th, which is the last day to request accommodations. Payments may also be made to Mrs. Stano.Seats are limited and are available on a first come first serve basis.o test in order to better prepare for testing during their junior year. The cost to test is $20.00. Students who would like to test, and who receive standardized testing accommodations, must advise Mrs. Stano of their desire to test no later than September 9th, which is the last day to request accommodations. Payments may also be made to Mrs. Stano. Seats are limited and are available on a first come first serve basis.

Parents: Please make sure you are signed up for our Listserv so you a receiving our weekly FlyAsOne email. https://eforms.shelbyed.k12.al.us/subscribe-parent-list.html

See attachment in regards to Open House, Sept 17.

Herff Jones met with varsity athletes today during Soar in regards to Letterman Jackets. Order Date will be Sept. 4 during lunch and from 4:30-6:00 PM outside the gym lobby. $100 deposit required. Jackets will be delivered before Christmas. Additional packets are available in the front office.

ANY STUDENT NEEDING A PARKING PASS: ParkingGoogle Form: https://forms.gle/uZ6AcskYioBiWHZc7 You must upload a digital copy of your license, proof of insurance and a copy of completed attached .pdf parking form. Student Parking Checklist: 1. Student must be completely registered for School through SCORE. 2. Student must have paid for Plan A w/ parking ($100). Payments can be made at the front office (8 am - 2 pm Monday-Thursday) or online via MySchoolBucks (bit.ly/cahsregistration) 3. Student must pay all outstanding debt by July 1 (letters to be mailed home with report cards) and can be paid through MySchoolBucks (bit.ly/cahsregistration) 4. Student must have the attached Student Parking 2024 Form filled out and ready to upload. 5. Student must have digital copy of proof of insurance ready to upload 6. Student must have a digital copy of their Driver's License or permit (for those still needing a Road Test) ready to upload. For those submitting Learner's Permit, I will need a copy of your driver's license when you receive it. Student name Address Driver's License # Vehicle Tag # VIN Number (In window dash or inside of driver door) Make of Vehicle Model of Vehicle Color of Vehicle Owner of Vehicle Insurance Policy Provider Insurance Policy # Emergency Contact # Digital copies of completed Student Parking Form, Insurance card and driver's license ready to upload Please email Mrs. Collum with any questions: kcollum@shelbyed.org

Reminder: Class of '25 Meeting Tonight

Calera High faculty and staff will be sporting the attached attire this year, "One Team, One Family". We would love for our community members, parents and students to join in. See the link below if you would like to purchase. https://podosink.com/caleraspiritstore/shop/home

Senior Sunrise, Aug 7 @ 5:45 am

See attachment in regards to Calera Eagle Drive closure next week.

See attachment in regards to dress up day for our first home game.

Dear Pre-AP Student, We hope you have had a wonderful summer so far and are getting excited to start high school in just a few weeks! Earlier this summer, you should have received an email with the Pre-AP/Honors Summer Reading Assignment details; the assignment posting can also be found on the school’s website, but it explains that we will be starting the year out with Greek Myths. However, several students have reached out about the limited availability of the required annotated text, Echoes from Mt. Olympus published by the Perfection Learning Corporation. If you can obtain a physical copy of this text, the annotation assignment will be easier - I suggest printing the attached PDF of the required readings! The Calera Library offers printing services if you do not have access to a printer. However, if you cannot get a physical copy of the text - please refer to the attached PDF. Within this document, you will find the required readings. Students should still annotate the text per the original assignment but can also do so digitally if they are not able to order a physical copy of the text OR print the attached PDF. Points will not be deducted for submitting digital annotations! We were not expecting the text to be so limited in its availability so we appreciate your willingness to find work-arounds. Below is a link to the PDF document and some ways to complete the annotation assignment without a physical copy of the text. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-wKQHUVPJbzO8t470sq0UqoNOPUX1FD/view Ways to annotate texts digitally: PDF editing apps such as PDF Expert (free in the app store, able to use on phones/ipads) Opening the PDF in the iphone notes app to write on the document Opening the document in Kami using a computer or ipad (if you are signed into your Shelby County gmail account, you can access Kami for free via Google Drive) If you have any questions or need clarification on any part of the assignment, we can be reached by email through the school email system or directly at sjay@shelbyed.org or mworthy@shelbyed.org . There will be points in the summer when we may be out of town or lack access to our work email, but we will respond as quickly as we are able to. We look forward to a productive year! Sincerely, CHS Pre-AP English 9 Teachers Ms. Shelby Jay & Ms. Maggie Worthy

See attachment in regards to reserved seating at football games.

Reminder about senior summer reading. See attachments.

Reminder about Junior Summer Reading. See attachments.

Reminder about sophomore summer reading. See attachments.

Reminder about Freshman Summer Reading. See attachments.

Please see the attachment below in regards to registration.

Student parking will open up for upcoming Seniors June 1 at 3:00 p.m. and for upcoming Juniors June 2 at 3:00 p.m. A Google Form will be emailed to students on the respective days to be completed. Parking for Sophomores will open June 8 at 3:00 pm. Students received an email today in regards to this.

See attachment about Parent Night: Teen Mental Health