The CallowAy Dean’s Memo.10 February Edition

Motto:

“A community where the energy of arts and academics unite!”

Table of Content:

• RCCSD Calendar
• CCSA Calendar
• Parent and Student Support: Contact List
• Dean’s School Update Letter
• Graduation: Class of 2023 Requirements
• Cab Calloway School Fund Scholarship Opportunity
• Senior Privilege 2022-23
• Choice Policy
• Major Change Request Form
• After School Academic Program
• Academic Updates
• Culture and Climate Updates

The CCSA Calendar link below provides directions on syncing the CCSA calendar and Block Rotation calendar to your allows for your phone or google calendar.

• The Parent and Student Support Contact List is updated regularly to reflect changes to the contact person who can address your direct needs.

Cab Calloway School Updates:

From the Desk of Dean Bolden

Graduation Guidelines

• We are at the start of graduation planning and are looking to celebrate the accomplishments of our Class 2023
• The commencement will take place on June 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Theatre.
• The below document will provide further details along with frequent updates from Dr. Warshany, Mr. Winnington, and Dean Bolden.
• See below link for more details

Senior Privilege Review

• Students in Red Clay take demanding course loads and may also have demanding work and/or rehearsal schedules outside of the school day. Cab Calloway School of the Arts SENIORS with a study hall that meets during the first or last periods of the day may take advantage of Senior Privilege.
• Students MUST arrive to school five minutes before their first scheduled class and leave prior to the last scheduled class period in a given school day, provided the information on this form is current and accurate.
• Students abusing this opportunity will see their privilege revoked. Revocation is at the complete discretion of the administration.
• This includes attending school during senior privilege scheduled time but not accounted for while in the building. All seniors who have this privilege can’t pick and choose to leave the building at will.

Cab Calloway School Fund Scholarship

• This program was created by MBNA in 1995 to honor the legendary Cab Calloway. These competitive scholarships range up to $1,000 per student and can be used for any arts subject taught at Cab Calloway School of the Arts (CCSA).
• Students currently in 6th - 11th grade are eligible to apply. The intention is to enrich the arts education of CCSA students, specifically during the summer when CCSA is not in session, but when highly rated summer programs are offered.
• The number and size of awards depends on how much the endowment has earned.

Kappa Alpha Psi Achievers Program

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated are accepting Junior and Senior applicants to the Achievers Leadership Program.
• Please review the criteria

Choice Requirements and Major Changes

• We are honored to serve the academics and artistic growth of our students. We have committed resources and programming through multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), including a after-school support program starting this marking period.
• It is important to note that we do follow the state Choice guidelines for maintaining enrollment here at Cab Calloway School of the Arts.
• Students who do not meet the standard for attendance, academics, and behavior will receive a Choice Termination Warning Letter.
• Students who are desire to change majors must complete the attached form. There must be administration approval based upon availability in the requested major.

Dr. Judith Montilla: Spanish Teacher

• We would like to thank Dr. Montilla for her service here at CCSA as the Spanish teacher.
• She will be taking on a new opportunity effective February 13, 2023
• We are in the final round of interviews with two outstanding candidates.
• There will be lesson plans and materials provided for the substitute during this transition.

Julie Katz: LTS Music Teacher

• Ms. Julie Katz classes will have a LTS until the end of May.
• We have one LTS with extensive music experience and former Cab Alumni who will take on the assignment in early March.
• We have a substitute assigned to the position with upperclassmen (Piano and Vocal Majors) supporting the classroom during this transition.

Academic Updates

From the Desk of Dr. Warshany

• We will be offering Academic After-School Support Program on Monday and Thursday from 2:30-4:30 PM for students who are in danger of failing and with chronic attendance.
• The program will begin on February 13th-May 11th.
• Please review details below.

Culture and Climate Updates

From the Desk of Dr. Dawn Downes

Student Extracurricular Activities

• Students have until 3:30 PM to wait in the lobby for their ride.
• The lobby is not for students to loiter for social time.
• All 10-12th grade students leaving campus must sign in the front office upon return.
• Attendance will be kept by club advisor or supervising staff.

• Congratulations to Coach Reese Rigby, Coach Haycraft, and CSW Wrestling Team.
• Our very own Cab Teachers coached the wrestling team a well fought season with a recent critical win against Tatnall.

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