Graduation
Graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 PM in the Mattie Kelly Arts Center
The live stream link is: https://www.youtube.com/live/3TBdajwYxFA?si=l_mv782FGQnHO3dV
We are looking forward to celebrating this last milestone with our seniors!
Awards
We had an amazing turnout last night for our awards ceremony
Thank you for your support!
Testing
9th and 10th grade EOC's and finals are finishing up today
Students can access their scores with their student code
Retakes for missed tests will take place next week
Computers
Computers will be turned in next week for 9th and 10th grade
11th and 12th grade students who have not turned in computers should do so on Monday
Students should bring laptops, chargers, and bags
Last Day of School/Early Release
The last day of school for 9th and 10th grade is May 22
We will release at 1:00 PM
FAST Test Results
FAST ELA results can be found on the Family Portal here: https://fl-familyportal.cambiumast.com/#/
All students in 9th and 10th grade were emailed the access code to their NWFSC email.
Future EOC results will also post to the Family Portal.
Junior Mini-Mester
Mini-mester is mandatory for all students.
Schedules have been emailed to students.
Attendance is taken in each session and will calculate into CTSS grades.
9th and 10th Grade Finals and EOC's
Finals and EOC's will be next Wednesday-Friday.
Please see the schedule posted last week.
Teacher Appreciation
Thank you to all of our parents for making Teacher Appreciation Week amazing!
Lunches
Today is the last day the Raider Café will be open. Please see the schedule for lunches for the remainder of the school year.
Awards Ceremony
The awards ceremony is scheduled for May 16 at 6:00 PM at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center.
All students and families are encouraged to attend.
Students receiving awards will receive email notification next week.
Parent and Student Survey
Thank you to students and parents who have filled out their survey.
We love all the positive comments!
If you haven't had a chance to complete your survey, we ask that you take a few minutes to do so.
We use surveys to celebrate the amazing things happening at Collegiate High School and as a means of continuous improvement and future planning.
Futures Forward Camp
There are 5 scholarships still available for the Future's Forward camp.
Interested students should submit their request now.
The scholarships are awarded to students on a first-come basis.
FAST Testing
FAST testing for 9th and 10th grade is tomorrow.
This test is mandatory for students and a passing score is a graduation requirement for 10th grade.
Students should get a good night sleep and arrive to school tomorrow ready to test.
9th and 10th Grade Schedule- May 8-22
At the conclusion of college finals, our high school classes will meet on a revised schedule.
Students will attend every class daily to prepare for finals and EOC's.
Junior Mini-Mester
Attendance at Mini-Mester is mandatory for all juniors.
Mini-Mester runs from May 8-20.
Seniors
We can't wait to see you Saturday at graduation!
Lunch
Lunch requests for Tijuana Flats are due May 2. The cost is $10.
FAST Testing
FAST testing for 9th and 10th grade will take place Friday, May 3.
This test is mandatory for all students.
If you must miss the test, contact Mrs. Waller for a re-take.
Futures Forward
Get your applications in before May 1 when the registration opens to the general public.
Yearbook Distribution
Our annual Yearbook-a-Palooza distribution event is on Monday, April 29 at 3:30.
We will distribute yearbooks and have free drinks, snacks, and plenty of pens for signing!
Students who do not attend the distribution event will receive their yearbooks in SDS/CTSS/CRDM on Tuesday, April 30.
Lunch
Lunch requests for Brozinni's are due on April 25, the cost is $10
Futures Forward
There was a glitch in the registration system used for the Futures Forward camp, as soon as the link is available for Collegiate High School student registration we will send a message to parents.
Senior Survey
Senior students and parents received a senior survey this week. Please ensure they are completed by Monday, April 22.
Cap and Gown Distribution
Seniors may pick up their cap and gown from the front office starting Monday, April 22.
Re-enrollment Information
Parents, please check your email for instructions on updating your enrollment information and bus requests for next school year.
Lunch
Lunch requests for Zaxby's are due April 18. The cost is $10.
Yearbooks
Only 37 yearbooks are left – and when they're gone, they're gone!
Visit Jostens.com and click on "Shop Your School."
Search for Collegiate High School in Niceville, FL.
Select "2024 Yearbook" and follow the prompts to order.
Yearbooks will be distributed in person at the school. Order yours today!
Purple-Up Monday
Purple Up! Day Monday - Wear your purple to support our military students.
All parents (military or non-military) are invited to share lunch with their kids on campus Monday at 12:20.
We hope to see you here!
Prom
We can't wait to see our students at prom tomorrow night!
Thank you to our parents and students on the prom committee for all your hard work.
Lunch
Lunch requests for Tijuana Flats are due April 11. The cost is $10.
Registration
Rising junior and senior registrations are underway
Counselors will be reaching out to students to correct time conflicts and pre-requisite flags
Students who have questions about their fall course registration should email their counselor
Rising sophomores will be registered for their high school classes over the summer
Lunch
Lunch requests for Brozinni's are due on April 4, the cost is $10
B.E.S.T. Test- April 5 at 9 AM for 9th and 10th grade students
Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking writing test
Please email Ms. Waller if you will not be present for the test, as you will need to take the test during a make-up exam
Prom
Students may pick up prom guest forms from the front office beginning Monday
Awareness Training
Next week, Collegiate High School will begin implementing awareness training based on state statutes
The awareness training will include: social media safety, human trafficking, and vaping
Suite360 will be used to deliver this information to students
Lunch
Lunch requests for Zaxby's are due March 28. The cost is $10.
Spring Break
Enjoy your spring break next week, March 18-22
We will see you back at school on Monday, March 25
1098T
If you received a 1098T from NWFSC please disregard this document, this does not apply to CHS students
B.E.S.T. Test
Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking writing test
The test will begin at 9 AM on April 5
All 9th and 10th grade students are required to take this test
Please email Ms. Waller if you will not be present for the test, as you will need to take the test during a make-up exam
Yearbook
A limited number of 2024 yearbooks are still available for purchase
Please visit Jostens.com and click on "Shop Your School"
Search for Collegiate High School in Niceville, FL
Select "2024 Yearbook" and follow the prompts to order
Yearbooks will be distributed in person at the school
Lunch
Lunch requests for Tijuana Flats are due March 14. The cost is $10.
Spring Break
Spring Break is March 18-22
Spirit Week
The 9th grade class council is sponsoring a spirit week for some pre-spring break excitement. All students are welcome to join in on the fun.
Monday: Mismatch Monday
Tuesday: Tacky Tourist Tuesday
Wednesday: Wild West Wednesday
Thursday: Heroes vs. Villains
Friday: Green Day - wear all green for St. Patrick's Day!
Junior Student-Led Conferences
Monday, March 11, 2024, at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Academic Team
Congratulations to Kayda Daigle, Colby Daigle, Daniel Carrieri, Mason Pearce, Gabby Aldehneh, and Erin Geraghty for placing 3rd in the OCSD Academic Team Tournament!
Basketball Game
Please join us on March 14 at 1:00 PM for a Raider Basketball game
Students will attend free of charge
Robotics
We are excited that our Robotics Team is participating in state events this weekend! We appreciate the staff, parents, and volunteers who have contributed to their success.
Clubs
Lunch
Lunch requests for Brozinni's are due March 7. The cost is $10.
Prom Tickets
Juniors and seniors can now purchase prom tickets during the week. The current cost is $25.
Attendance
Attendance letters and notifications are going out next week. As a reminder, family trips are considered unexcused absences. Students might lose the ability to turn in work if their absence is not excused. Please plan accordingly for spring break!
Lunch
Friday, March 1 lunch- Zaxby's
Bring your $10 to the office by Thursday, February 29 to order
Yearbooks
You must order your yearbook by February 28 to guarantee your copy.
Yearbooks will still be available for purchase after that date, but we are ordering a limited number of copies.
Guarantee a yearbook on distribution day; visit Jostens.com to order your 2023-2024 yearbook today!
Prom Tickets
Prom tickets go on sale Monday, February 26, 2024. Pricing is as follows:
February 26-February 29, tickets are $20.
March 4-March 28, tickets are $25.
April 1-April 12, tickets are $30.
Guest student forms will be available April 1.
Tickets will be sold at the prom table M/W/Th 8:45-9:45 and 2:00-3:00.
Lunch
Friday, February 23 lunch- Tijuana Flats
Bring your $10 to the office by Thursday, February 22
President's Day
School will be in session on Monday, February 19.
Yearbooks
Collegiate High School yearbooks are now available for pre-purchase
Guarantee your copy and order yours today at Jostens
You can also visit Jostens.com and click on "Shop Your School."
Lunch
Friday, February 16 lunch- Brozinni's Pizza
Bring your $10 to the office by Thursday, February 15
Progress Reports
Reports were sent out this week, be on the lookout for them
Spring Bash
The 9th grade student council planned a spring bash for Friday, February 16
All students are welcome, the event will take place from 1:00-2:30
Students will play games and participate in activities planned by the student council
Any 9th or 10th grade parent who wishes to donate items should check out their Sign Up Genius
Donations should be taken to Mrs. Sydow's room in building 300
Donations can be accepted through Thursday, February 15
Lunch
Friday, February 9- Chick-fil-a
Bring your $10 to the office by Thursday, February 8 to place your order
School ID Badges
CHS ID badges must be worn in our high school buildings at all times
The badges should be visible and worn on the student, not backpacks or other belongings
Please help us remind students to bring their badge to school and wear it daily
Progress Reports
Progress reports will be sent home next week
We are using a new format for these reports to give our students more ownership of their success
If your address has changed, please contact the front office to update it in our system
Cell Phones and Social Media
As a reminder, students are not permitted to be on social media while at school
We encourage parents to discuss social media safety with your student
We also encourage parents to discuss and monitor their student's social media activity
Clubs
The February Club Calendar is now on our website.
Lunch
Friday, February 2 lunch- Zaxby's
Bring your $10 to the office by Thursday, February 1
Yearbook
The deadline for submitting senior yearbook ads has been extended to Thursday, February 8th! Please visit Jostens.com > Shop Your School > Collegiate High School > Yearbook Ads to design and purchase online. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1422975/Collegiate-High-School/
Yearbook wants your sports photos! If your student participates in any type of sport, please send photos and information to Ms. Fetters at fettersa@nwfsc.edu for possible inclusion in the yearbook.
Lunch
Friday, January 26 lunch- Tijuana Flats
Bring your $10 to the office by Thursday, January 25
Grades
Progress reports will be sent out the week of February 5
Parents are able to check grades prior to the reports by logging onto their student's CANVAS account
Student-led Conferences
More information and sign-ups will be coming out for student-led conferences, please save the dates. You will have a choice between an 8 AM or 4 PM session.
Wednesday, February 21- 9th grade
Wednesday, March 6- 10th grade
March, March 11- 11th grade
Lunch
Friday, January 19 lunch- Brozinni's Pizza
Bring your $10 to the office by Thursday, January 18
No School on Monday
Collegiate High School will be closed on Monday, January 15. Enjoy your long weekend!
Faculty
Mrs. Franklin retired after 22 years of service at Collegiate High School. We appreciate her hard work and dedication to CHS and our students. We wish her the best in her future adventures.
Mr. Jacob Fuller has joined us to teach our 11th grade students in Critical Thinking and Study Skills. Please welcome him to our CHS family.
Mrs. Jenna Burger will be working with our AA 9th and 10th grade students as many of them navigate taking their first online college course.
Transcripts
Grades for the fall semester college classes are being entered into FOCUS. Transcripts will be available the week of January 22.
Clubs
The January Club Calendar is available.
We hope our students are rested and ready to come back to school on Monday!
Reminder: Attendance at WOW days on Monday and Tuesday is mandatory for all grades.
Lunches
Lunches for Monday had to be purchased before break. If you did not purchase a lunch, please pack one.
Tuesday, January 9 lunch will be Chick-fil-a, please bring your money to the front office if you would like to purchase.
Lunch for Friday, January 12 will be Zaxby's, please bring your money to the front office by Wednesday, January 10 to purchase.
Lanyards and Student ID's
All students must wear their student ID visibly on a lanyard when they are in the Collegiate High School buildings.
Pick up and Drop off Procedures
Students should only be picked up and dropped off in front of the Collegiate High School buildings.
For safety reasons, students should not walk out to College Boulevard to meet parents for pick up.
Enjoy your break! We will see students on Monday, January 8.
FAST PM2
FAST PM2 test results were sent home this week with students. You can access a full, detailed report on the FOCUS app. If you do not currently have the FOCUS app, you will need to create a log-in on the website FIRST and then download the app using the same username and password. https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/focus
Open the Focus App
On profile …By the student's name click on More Info
Choose Reports
Select Florida TIDE Family Portal
Once on the TIDE Family Portal site,
it SHOULD automatically upload your child’s report.
Lunches
The Raider Café is closed until Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Please see the lunch choices in the update from 12/01/23.
Students are asked to cast their votes at the Raider Café to give their input for food choices for next semester.
Early Release Friday, December 15, 2023
Students will release at 1:30 PM next Friday. Campus will close at this time. Please make transportation arrangements accordingly.
Mrs. Copeland- Guidance
Mrs. Copeland in guidance had an email change. Please use her new email for all future correspondence.
Alicia Copeland: copeali@nwfsc.edu
Lunches
The Raider Café will close on December 7, 2023 and will not reopen until Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Please see the schedule below for lunch options and the deadline to purchase. All lunches are $10. Students may purchase multiple days at one time and in advance of the deadline.
Please note: lunch for Monday, January 8 must be purchased before winter break!
Date | Lunch Option | Deadline to Purchase (Noon) |
Friday, December 8 | Zaxby's | Thursday, December 7 |
Monday, December 11 | Chick-Fil-A | Friday, December 8 |
Tuesday, December 12 | Brozinni's Pizza | Monday, December 11 |
Wednesday, December 13 | Tijuana Flats | Tuesday, December 12 |
Thursday, December 14 | Zaxby's | Wednesday, December 13 |
Friday December 15 | Brozinni's Pizza | Thursday, December 14 |
Monday, January 8 | Tijuana Flats | Friday, December 15 |
Tuesday, January 9 | Chick-Fil-A | Monday, January 9 |
FAST Testing
FAST Progress Monitoring 2 will take place on Friday, December 8 for 9th and 10th grade students.
Students will leave their computers in their testing location on Thursday.
Final Exams
High school and college finals begin the week of December 11.
College exam times vary based on the class.
High school final exams for 9th and 10th grade will take place on the following dates:
English- December 11 and 12
Regular block schedule
Biology and Chemistry- December 13
HR 9:00-9:15
1st period 9:20-9:50
2nd period 9:55-10:25
3rd period 10:30-11:00
4th period 11:05-11:35
LUNCH 11:40-12:10
5th period 12:15-12:45
6th period 12:50-1:20
Bio/Chemistry Exam 1:25-3:20
Math and History- December 14
HR 9:00-9:25
Math Exam 9:30-11:25
LUNCH 11:30-12:15
SDS 12:20-1:20
History Exam 1:25-3:20
Early Release December 15
School will dismiss at 1:30 PM on December 15.
Campus will be closed to students at 1:30 PM. Arrangements for transportation should be made in advance.
Progress Reports- were sent this week
Progress reports are a great time for parents and students to sit down and discuss grades.
The best way to see the most up-to-date, current grades that reflect all posted assignments in both high school and college classes is to have your student open their CANVAS account and pull up their grade summary.
The last day to withdraw from a college class is November 30.
If you are unsure of the process for withdrawal, you may review it here: Collegiate High School Withdrawal Policy.
Withdrawal forms may be picked up from the CHS office.
Student ID Badge
Students received their NWFSC ID's this week.
Students are required to wear their ID when they are in the high school buildings.
We have provided students with an ID badge holder; however, students may use their own badge holder if they prefer.
Any student who did not get their ID this week should notify the office and schedule a time to get their badge.
Yearbook Names
Parents and guardians may submit a nickname request for their student for the 2023-2024 CHS Yearbook using the Nickname Request Form.
Some examples of nicknames are when a person uses a shortened version of their first name, or when a person goes by their middle name.
Requests must be received by Friday, December 1 at 2:30 PM. Changes cannot be made after this date.
Upcoming Dates
Thanksgiving Break November 22-24
Fast PM2 testing for 9th and 10th- December 8
Finals week- December 11-14
Early release- December 15
Veterans Day
There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, November 10.
Friday, November 17 Lunch- Brozinni’s Pizza
$10 for pizza and a salad
Order by noon on Thursday, November 15
Basketball Game
The Parents of Collegiate (POC) are sponsoring a tailgate and basketball game on Tuesday, November 14.
Parents and students can join us for the tailgate at 6:00 PM. We will be in the parking lot in front of the high school buildings.
The basketball game starts at 7:30 PM.
Students get in free and the first 300 family, parents , and siblings to arrive to the tailgate will be given a free ticket to the game.
Students should wear their CHS t-shirts.
Collegiate High School shirts will be sold at this event.
If you would like to donate to the tailgate, please see the Sign Up Genius.
Students will need their NWFSC ID card to attend the game. If they do not have a physical ID card, they can use a digital ID. (See directions below.)
You are encouraged to bring chairs for the tailgate portion of this event.
Digital ID
Students need a NWFSC ID to attend events on campus and check items out from the Library.
Students may use a digital ID or a physical ID.
Directions for obtaining a digital ID can be found be clicking the link.
Collegiate High School Advisory Committee
The CHS Advisory Committee met this week and reviewed the following:
CHS updates for the current school year
435 students are enrolled at CHS
We moved the Friday email update to an online update available on the website
17 students were inducted into National Honor Society
18 students joined Phi Theta Kappa (college honor society)
4 new buses are on order and we are purchasing bussing software as a means to continually improve our services to students
Lottery software was also purchased to make our lottery selection process digital
Recruitment efforts will begin in December and January to get ready for our first application window February 1-29.
The Prom theme was decided by the Senior Class Council, this year prom will be Space Disco.
The Senior class council will meet with the POC and share their ideas for decorations, music, and food.
The Advisory Committee made the decision that the prom will be a Junior/Senior event, Freshmen and Sophomores can attend as the guest of a Junior or Senior only.
Prom will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 7:00-10:00 PM.
Veterans Day
There will be no school next Friday, November 10.
Congratulations to Mrs. Hill
The Wharf 850 and other top local businesses sponsor a weekly Teacher of the Month. Congratulations to Mrs. Hill for being recognized in October. You can read about Mrs. Hill in the Niceville.com article.
November Club Calendar
The November Club Calendar was added to the website under the Parents and Students tab. We have had great participation in clubs this year!
Friday, November 3 Lunch- Zaxby's
The $10 lunch basket will consist of 4 chicken fingers with Zac sauce, fruit cup, Lays chips, and a cookie.
Students must order by noon on Thursday, November 1.
Fall Bash
Thank you to the Parents of Collegiate and Mrs. Braswell for their hard work getting the Fall Bash planned and set up for our students.
Our students enjoyed an amazing afternoon of fun!
Senior Student-Led Conferences
Senior Student-Led Conferences will be held from October 30 to November 2.
If you have not signed up, please contact Mrs. Hill for a time.
Welcome- Assistant Principal
We would like to welcome Mrs. Tristin Waller, our additional Assistant Principal, to the Collegiate High School family.
She is excited to be here and to meet our parents and students.
Friday, October 27 Lunch- Tijuana Flats
$10 for choice of burritos with ground beef, shredded chicken, or refried beans.
ALL burritos also have cheese, black beans, and rice inside, with chips, pico, and salsa on the side.
Lunch order must be placed by Thursday, October 26.
Fall Bash
Drama club and the Parents of Collegiate, (POC) are hosting a fall bash on Friday, October 27.
The event will run from 11:20 to 2:30, during the normal Friday school hours.
2:30 to 3:20 is clean up. Any student who is a car rider and wishes to stay and help clean up, should be picked up by 3:20.
Buses will run at normal times.
Students will participate in planned fall activities.
During this time, students will have the opportunity to buy concessions (drinks, candy, pizza, etc.). The proceeds will go to the Prom Committee.
PSAT
PSAT will take place for all sophomores and juniors who signed up to take the test on Wednesday, October 25.
Students taking the test should report to building 340 by 9:00 AM on the day of testing for their testing room assignment.
Students should remember to bring their computer and charger.
Students should not bring any other items or cell phones to the testing room.
Students missing college classes for testing must notify their professors they will not be in class. Please do this BEFORE October 25.
Midterm Grades
Midterm grades were mailed on Thursday, October 19.
Senior Student-Led Conferences
Senior Student-Led Conferences will be held from October 30 to November 2.
Parents will receive an email with directions to sign up for a date and time.
Student-Led Conferences are a CHS requirement and we appreciate participation from all students and parents.
Friday, October 20 Lunch- Brozinni’s Pizza
$10 for pizza and a salad
Order by noon on Thursday, October 19
Spirit Week
October 23-27
Go to the CHS Spirit Days News Story to see the themes
College Visit
Claire Moran from LSU will be at Collegiate on October 19 at 12:30 in 340-129. All are welcome!
Veterans Heritage Project
Veterans Heritage Project is looking for a few veterans to interview.
Veterans Heritage Project is a national non-profit dedicated to developing character and civic responsibility in students by providing ways they can honor veterans and preserve their legacy.
The interview, which would be videoed, would take about 1.5 hours, and the video will be sent to the Library of Congress as part of their archives.
An essay will be written from the video interview by the student, and after approval by the veteran, published by Veterans Heritage Project.
Contact Alicia Franklin at franklia@nwfsc.edu or 850-7269-4985 for more information.
Veterans Heritage Project Website: https://www.veteransheritage.org/
Reminder: Collegiate High School will be in session on Monday, October 9.
Collegiate High School Advisory Committee
We are accepting applications for the CHS Advisory Committee until Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
If you are interested in applying for consideration to be part of the Collegiate High School Advisory Committee, please complete the Advisory Committee Application.
Progress Reports
Progress reports were mailed home this week.
If you did not receive your report, please contact the office for a copy.
Friday October 13 Lunch- Zaxby's
The $10 lunch basket will consist of a 4 chicken fingers with Zac sauce, fruit cup, Lays chips, and a cookie
Students must order by noon on Thursday
Reminder: ALL students must be picked up by 2:30pm on Friday's because the NWFSC campus is closed.
Friday, October 6 Lunch- Brozinni’s
$10 for pizza and a salad
Order by noon on Thursday, October 5
Picture Make Ups- Thursday, October 5
Senior picture makes ups will take place from 12:00-12:30.
All other grades will have make up pictures from 12:30-1:00.
Students who have not had their picture taken should report to building 340 room 137 at the above designated time.
PSAT- Wednesday, October 25
The deadline to sign up and payment is Wednesday, October 4.
Sophomores will take the test free of charge.
October Club Calendar
The October Club Calendar has been added to the CHS website.
Collegiate High School Advisory Committee
The CHS Advisory Committee provides input that is vital to the success of the school and providing the best education for students.
Committee members will share their ideas about areas such as: community/business partnerships, capstone, accreditation, calendars, events, committees, and acceleration.
The CHS Advisory Committee consists of CHS administration, CHS students (one per grade level) , CHS faculty and staff, community members, business partners, NWFSC faculty and staff, and CHS parents.
If you are interested in applying for consideration to be part of the Collegiate High School Advisory Committee, please complete the Advisory Committee Application by Friday, October 6, 2023. Applications will be reviewed by a CHS Committee.
One parent from each grade level will be selected for the Advisory Committee.
Computer Insurance
If you elected to receive computer insurance and have not made the $50 payment, please do this as soon as possible to ensure your student's computer is covered in case damage occurs.
Class Officer Announcement
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 class officers. We are proud of all of our students who ran for office.
Seniors
President: Kara Crowther
Vice-President: Kaylynn Sirney
Secretary/Treasurer: Ben Couch
Historian: Daniel Carrieri
Juniors
President: Karissa Grant
Vice President: Nyeli Reyes
Secretary/Treasurer: Kanyon Fort
Historian: Zoelie Wright
Sophomores
President: Mariana Nieves-Borges
Vice President: Elyssa Urrutia
Secretary/Treasurer: Savannah Robinson
Historian: Adrien Van Dyke
Freshmen
President: Gabrielle Terrel
Vice President: Samantha Holley
Secretary/Treasurer: Sebastian Cabantan
Historian: Michaela Hernandez
Friday September 29 Lunch- Zaxby's
The $10 lunch basket will consist of a 4 chicken fingers with Zac sauce, fruit cup, Lays chips, and a cookie
Students must order by noon on Thursday
Attendance
It is important all parents and students are familiar with the CHS Attendance Policy as outlined in the CHS Student Handbook.
Please email or bring all communications regarding attendance to the front office.
Excused Absences for High School Classes
An absence is defined as students who are not present at the class start time will be marked absent if they are subsequently present for less than 50% of the period.
Students have five (5) days, including the day they return, to bring written verification for an excused absence.
Students who do not provide written verification within five (5) days will receive an unexcused absence.
Absences may be excused for the following reasons:
Illness
Medical Emergency
Natural Disaster (hurricane, etc.)
Death in the Family
Family Hardship
Religious Holiday
Participation in an Approved School/College Activity (e.g., Forensics, Voices of Northwest Florida, field trip, etc.)
College Visits with prior approval are required (1 day for Juniors and 2 days for Seniors)
Routine medical appointments should be scheduled outside of normal school hours; where conflict is unavoidable, advance arrangements must be made with the CHS office to ensure the absence is excused.
Unexcused Absences from High School Classes
The following absences will be considered unexcused, and the student will not be able to make up the missed work:
Truancy (Failing to attend scheduled classes)
Suspension o Absence not excused by parental note within five (5) days.
Student employment is not grounds for an excused absence.
Optional activities such as travel, or family celebrations are unexcused.
Students may be permitted to make up work at the discretion of the instructor with the exception of unexcused absences for truancy or suspension.
Absence Considerations (§1003.26 F.S.)
Credit shall be withheld from any student who accumulates more than nine (9) absences of any kind in a course during a semester.
A student must be in attendance for ninety percent (90%) of the instructional time required for each course in order to receive credit.
Students with more than nine (9) days of absences of any kind who are passing the course must demonstrate mastery of the performance standards through a competency test.
If the competency test is passed, the student receives the grade earned in the course.
If the competency test is failed, the student will not receive credit for the course.
College Class Attendance
College instructors may report excessive absences to CHS.
Policies regarding make-up work in college credit courses vary by course and instructor; students should consult individual course syllabi for classes to determine the guidelines.
Students should discuss absences in advance with college instructors when possible.
Students should not assume they will be permitted to make up missed work or complete extra credit work for absences (excused or unexcused).
College/school-sponsored activities such as participation in FSA or PSAT testing, tournaments, and other co-curricular activities are considered excused absences only if official notice of the event is supplied to faculty members through the CHS office or other appropriate college office.
FortifyFL
All parents and students should be aware of the FortifyFL, it is a school-related suspicious activity reporting tool.
FortifyFL is a school-related suspicious activity reporting tool that allows Florida students and the community the ability to instantly relay information anonymously concerning unsafe, potentially harmful, dangerous, violent or criminal activities, or the threat of these activities, to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.
By accessing FortifyFL, students can provide a description of the threat, share pics and videos and submit contact information (if he/she chooses to receive follow-up from law enforcement or school officials). Once information is transmitted via the application, the appropriate law enforcement and school administration entities are instantly contacted and provided with the submitted material.
FortifyFL was created and funded by the 2018 Florida Legislature as part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. The application was named by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and developed by AppArmor. The Office of Attorney General, Department of Education and Florida Department of Law Enforcement coordinated its development and roll-out.
The FortifyFL link can be found on the chs.nwfsc.edu website homepage in both the top bar and the footer.
Friday, September 22 Lunch
The lunch option next week is Brozinni’s Pizza
Students MUST order by noon on Thursday
Students should bring $10 (cash or check) to the front office to order a meal
FAST Testing
FAST testing for 9th and 10th grade will take place on Friday, September 22.
All 9th and 10th grade students must bring their computer and charger on Thursday
Computers will remain at the school in the testing room on Thursday evening
Testing will begin at 9:00 AM
Open House
Thank you to all the parents and students who came to open house this week. We enjoyed meeting parents and sharing the great things happening at Collegiate High School.
Bus Drivers
We welcome Mr. John Allen as the new driver on Bus 1-South Crestview/Niceville route.
Mr. Courtney Jones, our driver on Bus 6- Fort Walton Beach/Mary Ester/Niceville, has accepted a job in the medical field and we wish him all the best. Mr. Scottie Rhodes, our fleet manager, we will driving Bus 6 for the next few weeks.
If you have not returned all the beginning of the year forms, please do so as soon as possible.
Friday Lunch 9/15/23
Friday, September 15, lunch will be ordered from Zaxby’s
The lunch will consist of a 4 chicken finger basket with Zac sauce, fruit cup, Lays chips, and a cookie
Students must order by noon on Thursday
The cost is $10
CHS Counselor
We welcome Mrs. Alicia (Humphrey) Copeland as our Student Services Coordinator/Counselor. She comes with many years of experience in the Okaloosa County Schools. She will begin reaching out to Seniors next week to schedule appointments to meet with her and discuss their plans for next semester.
Open House and College Night
Both events are open to parents and students and may be attended at any time during the designated hours.
Collegiate High School Open House will be held on September 13 from 4:30-6:00
Parents and students are welcome to visit Collegiate High School classrooms and teachers in buildings 300 and 340 during that time frame
There will be a Parents of Collegiate High and Club tables set up
NWFSC College Night is also on September 13 from 5:30-7:00 in the Raider Arena
Parents and students are encouraged to walk through the Raider Arena and visit with the college booths that will be set up
FAST Testing – 9th and 10th Grade
The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) is a progress monitoring system that is administered three times per year to track your student’s progress in learning the Benchmarks of Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards throughout this school year.
Your student’s FAST assessments are computer-adaptive tests taken on a computer or tablet. The questions get less or more difficult depending on how a student responds, and each student will see different questions from a common item bank. Each test attempt (PM1, PM2, and PM3) will present items that cover the entire test “blueprint,” meaning students will encounter items representative of the standards within the subject or grade level. For more information on the test design, please visit https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/. If you or your student would like to interact with the online testing platform or review FAST Reading sample items at home, sample test materials are available at https://flfast.org/families.html.
Please review the following policies with your student before testing:
Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom), even if the devices are turned off or students do not use them. If your student is found with an electronic device or is found using Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds during testing, his or her test will be invalidated.
Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Prior to testing, test administrators read the rules to students, and students acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by clicking the box in the secure browser indicating they understand the testing rules.
Discussing Test Content after Testing—The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they click the box to accept the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states that because the content of all statewide assessments is secure, students may not discuss or reveal details about the test content (including test items and passages) after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to social media sites. Please make sure your student understands this policy prior to testing and remind them that “discussing” test content includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, posting to social media, or sharing online. While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families.
Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated.
Leaving Campus—If your student leaves campus before completing a test (e.g., for lunch, an appointment), he or she will not be allowed to return to that test. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please remember not to schedule appointments on testing days.
Testing Accommodations—If your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a Section 504 Plan, or is an English Language Learner (ELL) or a recently exited ELL, please contact the school to discuss the testing accommodations that will be provided for your student.
For more information about the FAST program, please visit the portal at FLFAST.org.
Friday Lunch
Friday, September 8, the lunch option will be Brozinni’s Pizza
Students MUST order by noon on Thursday
Students should bring $10 (cash or check) to the front office to secure their meal for Friday
The lunches will be delivered and students can pick them up at the front office
The lunch includes a slice of pizza and a side salad
Student Numbers
N Numbers- All students have a NWFSC student number that begins with the letter N
“N Numbers” are used for enrolling students in college classes and by Collegiate High School for all official documents
Parents do not have individual log ins for CANVAS or RaiderNet, which is used for the college courses and information. The student log in information must be used to log in and monitor student’s progress.
OCSD Student ID Number- All students also have an OCSD student ID number.
This number is used to enroll students in FOCUS and all things OCSD related
Parents attempting to login to FOCUS must have the OCSD Student ID
OCSD Student ID Numbers were given to all 9th and 10th grade students by their homeroom teacher
If your student does not have their OCSD number, you may contact Mrs. Rolison for this information: rolisond@nwfsc.edu
Student ID Badges
Students will be receiving a NWFSC ID card this school year
Collegiate High School is anxiously awaiting our very own badge machine to make this process as seamless as possible
When students are issued an ID, they will also be given a lanyard
Students will be expected to wear their ID badge when they are in high school classes
Open House and College Night
Both events are open to parents and students and may be attended at any time during the designated hours
Collegiate High School Open House will be held on September 13 from 4:30-6:00
Parents and students are welcome to visit Collegiate High School classrooms and teachers in buildings 300 and 340 during that time frame
NWFSC College Night is also on September 13 from 5:30-7:00 in the Raider Arena
Parents and students are encouraged to walk through the Raider Arena and visit with the college booths that will be set up
Checking Out Students- Non-Drivers
Parents must come to the office in building 340 to sign out their student
High School Classes
Instructors for high school classes will receive a call from the office to release the student
Students may meet their parent outside
College Classes
Students in college classes at the time of check out should do the following:
Inform their Professor they will be leaving early at the beginning of the class
Leave class at the designated time and report to the office to check out and meet their parent or guardian
Checking Out Students- Drivers
Parents must call or email the office to approve the student checking out
Students must report to the office to sign out at the time designated by the parent
Instructor/Parent Communication
Regular communication between home and school is a key factor in the academic success of students
Parents are encouraged to contact the CHS Instructors anytime they wish to discuss their child’s academic progress or general welfare
CHS Instructors are in class during the school day, the best way to contact a CHS Instructor is through email, which parents can access through the NWFSC Employee Directory
Collegiate High School begins on page 9
For college classes, students should contact faculty directly using the guidance in the instructor’s syllabi
Parents who have questions regarding college classes should contact the CHS main office for assistance
CHS students are expected to be the point of contact with college faculty
Student Art Show at the Northwest Florida State Fair
STUDENT ENTRY RULES
The Student Art Show is open to students currently enrolled in a High School or a Middle School of Northwest Florida
All work must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, and completed within the last two years
Entries must not be copies of copyrighted or published paintings or photographs or derivatives (e.g. giclée prints) of any work
Artwork that has won a cash award in a previous Arts & Design Society sponsored exhibit is not eligible
Collegiate Students are responsible for the entry fee of $2.00 per piece and for delivering their artwork to the fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 22 from 11:00-4:00 or Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9:00 to 12:00 noon
See the entry form for more information
College Visits for Juniors and Seniors
See the College Visit Flyer and check Canvas for more information
Mercer University- September 12
Florida Southern College- September 13
Savannah College of Art and Design- September 14
John Hopkins University- September 28
Collegiate High School has been a whirl of excitement as students learn more about their courses for this semester and dive into their studies. The energy is amazing, and the smiles are contagious!
Guidance Counselor
We are thrilled to announce our guidance counselor will be joining us on September 5
Our counselor will be meeting with all students starting with seniors to get to know them and review their graduation plan
PSAT/NMSQT
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Cost $20 for interested Juniors
Deadline for payment is October 4, 2023
All Sophomores will take the test at no cost
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Parents, please review the attached FERPA pamphlet
The NWFSC FERPA form can be found here: FERPA form
College Course Information and Grades
Information pertaining to college courses comes to the student through Canvas or RaiderNet. Students have a log in and it can be shared with parents, which we encourage in order to support their success.
Parents are encouraged to speak to their students regularly and discuss their college class expectations and assignments
Freshman and Sophomore High School Grades
Freshmen and Sophomore grades will be updated in both Canvas and on FOCUS
Parents are encouraged to check both platforms to monitor student progress and assist with time management of due dates and course requirements
Student assignments will be listed in Canvas; if you would like to monitor completion of assignments, please review Canvas with your student
College Course Drop/Add
The last day to drop or add a college course is Monday, August 28, 2023
Clubs
Information about clubs and meeting dates will be shared in homeroom next week and clubs will begin in September
We value extracurricular opportunities at Collegiate High School and look forward to offering additional experiences for our students
Students are also encouraged to explore club opportunities on the college side
Parents of Collegiate (POC)
Debbie Knott, the parent lead of POC, just returned from dropping her freshman son off at college. He is a proud graduate of CHS. She will be sending a correspondence out this coming week seeking volunteers on committees and other updates.
Lunches
Students have been enjoying the Raider Café and Barnes and Noble for lunches Monday through Thursday
Friday, September 1, lunch will be ordered from Zaxby’s
The lunch will consist of a 4 chicken finger basket with Zac sauce, fruit cup, Lays chips, and a cookie
Students must order by noon on Thursday
The cost is $10
Buses
Students should be at the bus stop a minimum of 10 minutes prior to pick up. This is especially important on Friday’s since most junior and seniors are not on campus.
CHS has 3 new buses on order and awaiting their arrival.