High School News and Announcements

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Upcoming Events
May 15	Registration for 2008-09 Classes, Student Center, current 11th-1:15 pm, 10th-1:45 pm, 9th-2:15 pm
May 16	Cross Country Sign Up for 2008-09 season open to current 5th - 11th grade sign up during lunch in the cafeteria 5th grade - 11:30 am, MS - 12:00, HS - 12:50 pm
May 18	High School Graduation, 3:00 pm CCS Student Center Reception immediately following in Old Gym
May 19	Varsity Girls Volleyball Tryouts (day 1 of 2) tryouts open to current grades 8 -11 Student Center, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
	JV Girls Volleyball Tryouts (day 1 of 2) tryouts open to current grades 5 - 10 Student Center, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
May 20	Varsity Girls Volleyball Tryouts (day 2 of 2) tryouts open to current grades 8 -11 Student Center, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
	JV Girls Volleyball Tryouts (day 2 of 2) tryouts open to current grades 5 - 10 Student Center, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
May 21	Final Exams 1st Period - 8:30 am, 6th Period - 10:30 am
	Early Dismissal, 12:15 pm
May 22	Final Exams 2nd Period - 8:30 am, 5th Period - 10:30 am
	Early Dismissal, 12:15 pm
	Varsity & JV Volleyball Parent Meeting, Camp (July 24-26) info will be given out Student Center, 6:30 pm
May 23	Final Exams 4th Period - 8:30 am, 3rd Period - 10:30 am
	Early Dismissal, 12:15 pm Last Day of School!
Aug 7	Parent Orientation for 2008-09, 7:00 pm
Aug 8	Open House for 2008-09, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Aug 11	1st Day of School for 2008-09

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Mr. Jim Kincaid is our High School Principal. If you need to contact him, he can be reached by phone, ext. 207, or by email. Click here to email Mr. Kincaid.

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High School Graduation

Calvary's High School Graduation Ceremony is set for Sunday, May 18, at 3:00 pm, in the Student Center with a reception immediately following in the old gym.

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Students should be completing their community service hours
for the 2nd semester. Copies of the community service form that needs to be signed by a supervisor can be printed here from the website.

Click here for Community Christian Service Form >>

All high school and middle school students are required to give community service hours each semester. The requirements are
as listed:

  6th grade - 2 hours per semester
  7th grade - 3 hours per semester
  8th grade - 4 hours per semester
  9th grade - 5 hours per semester
10th grade - 8 hours per semester
11th grade - 10 hours per semester
12th grade - 10 hours per semester

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Register for Fall Classes on May 15

Attention High School Students and Parents!

Registration for next year's classes will be Thursday, May 15, in the Student Center lobby. Juniors register first at 1:15 pm, and then they may leave school for the rest of the day.

1:15 - 1:45    Juniors
1:45 - 2:15    Sophomores
2:15 - 2:45    Freshmen
2:45 - 3:00    8th Grade

Beginning the first of the week, students will be given a course registration form that needs to be signed by a parent. Mrs. Rieger asks that parents refer back to the "diploma checklist" that was sent home awhile ago to be sure your student registers for the classes he or she needs to meet graduation requirements.
You may view and/or print a copy of the "diploma checklist" here:

Academic Diploma Checklist >>

Students need to bring their signed checklist with them on
May 15, to register. For more information, call or email our Guidance Counselor, Alicia Rieger, ext 208.

Notice 2 Recent Updates:

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS OF 2011

In compliance with the state of Georgia’s graduation requirements, Calvary graduates will be required to have four (4) credits of science for a college preparatory diploma. Therefore, the total credits required for graduation increases from 25 to 26. In addition, geography (a semester class) is a requirement and will count as an academic elective (.5) credit. This policy is effective with the Class of 2011.

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIORS
(Effective 2008-2009)

All seniors must register for six (6) courses including a minimum of four (4) core courses. Other courses may include electives such as art, choir, weight training, yearbook, teacher/office assistant, and/or study hall (no credit). Seniors who hold a job and work after school may register for five (5) courses instead of six (6) as long as their graduation requirements are met and the school has a work permit on file. Also, students enrolled in dual credit courses may, also, be considered as an exception and allowed to register for only five (5) courses if they need to leave school early to attend classes.

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High School Finals Schedule
May 21-23

Wednesday, May 21
1st Period:	8:30 - 10:00 am
Break::	10:00 - 10:15 am
6th Period:	10:15 - 11:45 am
Thursday, May 22
2nd Period:	8:30 - 10:00 am
Break::	10:00 - 10:15 am
5th Period:	10:15 - 11:45 am
Friday, May 23
4th Period:	8:30 - 10:00 am
Break::	10:00 - 10:15 am
3rd Period:	10:15 - 11:45 am

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Cheerleading Tryout Dates Revised
Note Recent Schedule Changes!

The CCS Athletics Department has posted the following
schedule for varsity cheerleading tryouts for the Fall season.

Varsity Cheerleading Tryouts in the Student Center
Applies to current grades 8 - 11
Friday, May 9, 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday, May 12, 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Selections will be made at the conclusion of Monday.

For more information, call or email CCS Athletics Director
John Tucker, ext. 212.

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Photo submitted by Debbie Wetherington.


Varsity Golf Team WINS Region!

Congratulations to the CCS varsity golf team who WON the
4AA Region Golf Tournament held at Summer Grove Golf Course in Newnan on Monday, April 21.

CCS golfers Will Helms, Joseph Chong, and Grant Carter were named to the All-Region Team. Congratulations to Coach Ryan Carrick who was named "Coach of the Year."

The top 16 AA high schools competed for State title on Monday, April 28, at the Dublin Country Club. Calvary finished 10th in the field of 16 schools having the youngest team at the tournament and playing on a rain-soaked course. Eighth grader Joseph Chong was our leader with the lowest round for CCS, followed by Will Helms, Granter Carter, Drew Wetherington and Brad Moore.

Way To Go Knights!

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Sign Up for Cross Country on May 16

Friday, May 16, is the day to sign up for next year's Cross Country teams. Athletic Director John Tucker and coach Albert Wall will be on hand in the cafeteria during lunch to answer questions and sign up students. Girls and boys currently in grades 5 - 11 are eligible to sign up.

11:30 am - 5th grade - during lunch
12:00 noon - Middle School - during lunch
12:50 pm - High School - during lunch

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Photos submitted by the Morris Family

South African Students Visit CCS Campus

Calvary Christian School hosted five high school students from South Africa April 14 - 18. These students were in the United States to attend an ACSI Leadership Conference being held in Orlando, Florida. The entire group that landed at Hartsfield Jackson International consisted of 25 students from Doxa Deo School in Pretoria, South Africa, which is about 35 miles from Johannesburg.

The students arrived a week early to spend time in local Christian schools around the state as a cultural experience. One highlight that impressed each of the students in Columbus was the “southern hospitality” that was been shown by students, teachers, and host families alike. The South African students expressed their surprise at how quickly and easily close friendships developed. They spoke in elementary, middle, and high school classes throughout the week.

The students also had the opportunity to visit many sites around the area such as the Riverwalk, Columbus Museum, Callaway Gardens, lots of shopping, and dining out. In addition, they were our guests at the CCS Junior/Senior Banquet.

Each of the students said they loved Columbus and wanted to stay longer. They left with many email addresses and plans to stay in touch. The visit was a very positive experience for all.

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Varsity & JV Girls Volleyball Tryouts

The CCS Athletics Department has posted the following
schedule for middle school & varsity girls volleyball tryouts
for the Fall season.

Varsity Girls Volleyball Tryouts in Student Center
Tryouts Open to current grades 8 - 11
Monday & Tuesday, May 19 & 20, 3:30 - 5:30 pm

JV Girls Volleyball Tryouts in Student Center
Tryouts Open to current grades 5 - 10
Monday & Tuesday, May 19 & 20, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Varsity & JV Volleyball Parents Meeting
in Student Center (Camp (July 24-26) info. will be given out
Thursday, May 22, 6:30 pm

For more information, call or email CCS Athletics Director
John Tucker, ext. 212.

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"Expelled" Ticket Stub Fundraiser

The sophomore class is collecting ticket stubs from recently released motion picture "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" as
a fundraiser to raise funds for next year's Junior/Senior.

The movie, hosted by Ben Stein, and is an expose of the prevailing mentality in the world of science and education that shuts out knowledge, research and personnel who point to the Intelligent Design evidence for creation. The film reveals current research that provides strong evidence that Someone who has planned events and structures in our planet that could not have randomly come into existence.

"I have seen the movie and it is a very thought-provoking work on a subject about which we definitely need to be informed," says CCS Headmaster Len McWilliams. "It is not entertainment, but it is powerful in its implications. I would encourage all parents and midddle school through high school students to view it."

Each ticket stub is worth cash to the sophomore class. If you see the movie, please save your ticket stubs and donate them to the sophomore class. In order for the class to receive credit, you must see the film within two weeks of its release.

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In the Spotlight . . .

CCS high school students give their time and energy for a good cause during the recent "Calvary Cares" community service day. Some student volunteered at a local Habitat for Humanity project.

Photos submitted by Will Hawk.

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Names used with permission.

CCS 2008 Top Students Honored

Congratulations to Megan Bryson for receiving the honor of Valedictorian and to Sarah Morris for being named Salutatorian of the Calvary Christian School Class of 2008. These students have the top two grade point averages of the senior class.

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The high school "collection day" for donations to support your class-sponsored Hopegivers India Orphan is always the first Thursday of the month. Each student is asked to bring a $1.00 donation which will be collected during chapel on that day.

Our next collection day is Thursday, May 1.

Please don't forget about these children. They need our support. Thank you for giving from your heart...

As always, if you forget on that day, you can always bring in your donation on the following day and turn it in to the high school office.

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Photos submitted by Angie Bacon

CCS Students Place in State Literary Competition

Congratulations to the following CCS students who placed in the recent State Literary Competition.

1st Place - Girls Trio
Ellen Bacon, Laura Griffin, Phebe Griffin
4th Place - Boys Quartet
Matthew Gilmer, Will Helms, Matt Luke, Mario Rodriguez
5th Pace - Boys Solo
Matthew Gilmer

Earlier region competition results were as follows:
1st Place - Girls Trio
Ellen Bacon, Laura Griffin, Phebe Griffin
2nd Place - Personal Essay
Sarah Morris
4th Place - Boys Quartet
Matthew Gilmer, Will Helms, Matt Luke, Mario Rodriguez 4th Place - Argumentative Essay
Matthew Gilmer

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"Latrevo" Performs at Cinderella's Castle

The high school chorus, Latrevo, recently returned from Orlando, Florida, where they participated in "Singbration."

This choral event included 320 participants from across the U.S. and Brazil. The students practiced many hours prior to their arrival and then many more hours once they got to Orlando. The group paraded down Main Street at Walt Disney World and performed at Cinderella's Castle.

The students also collected items and prepared care packages for families at the local Ronald McDonald Houses. They also enjoyed vocal workshops with the a cappella group, Toxic Audio, on two occasions.

"We are very proud of Latrevo and the wonderful job they did. They represented Calvary Christian School well," said Angie Bacon.

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In the Spotlight . . .
High School Scenes from Grandparents Day '08

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CCS STAR Student Named

Congratulations to CCS senior Megan Bryson for being named and honored as Calvary Christian School's STAR student this year. This award, sponsored by the local Rotary Club, is given to area seniors who score the highest of their school on the SAT.

Megan selected CCS faculty member Kevin Probst as her START teacher. Both were recognized at the recent Rotary Club luncheon.

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High School 2008 Homecoming Highlights

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Photo submitted by Angie Bacon.

CCS Students Selected for Honors Chorus

Several CCS students were selected to represent Calvary Christian School in the GMEA Honor Chorus held at Hardaway High School in January. The concert featured a 90-voice middle school chorus and a 60 voice high school chorus. The students participated in extensive rehearsals and worked with guest clinician Doyle Register. Congratulations to all of our students.

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"Knight On The Red Carpet"
  High School Banquet 2008

Photography by Rene Price

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Global Citizen's Annual Essay Contest

Attn: Parents and Students

Global Citizen's Awards is introducing its annual essay contest. Winning students will receive an "educational tour." Applications may be downloaded from www.eftours.com/globalcitizen. If you would like to participate, please see Mrs. Rieger so she can make the nomination. The postmark due date for applications is February 28, and winners will be notified by April 15. The tour takes place in July.

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Homecoming King & Queen Crowned

Congratulations to seniors Kimberly Johnson and Drew Beall for being selected by their fellow classmates as CCS Homecoming King and Queen for 2007-08.

CCS homecoming king and queen, along with freshman, sophomore and junior class members who were chosen as "prince and princess" of their class.

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Team Photos

Updated team photos have been now been posted for all winter sports on their individual team pages (cheerleading, basketball, wrestling).

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Qualifiers for State Wrestling Tournament

CCS Wrestlers Go to State!

Three of our varsity boys went to AAA Regionals and all qualified to go to the GISA AAA State Wrestling Tournament to be held February 8-9, at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville , GA.

Regional Rankings
Drew Beall - 3rd Place, 152 lbs
Corey Collins - 3rd Place, 160 lbs
Trey Hinson - 2nd Place, 102 lbs

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Spirit Week - 2008
High School Scenes from Spirit Week . . .

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Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their classmates to represent their class on the Homecoming Court. A princess and prince from each grade 9,10, 11, and a queen and king from 12th grade will be announced Friday night during a special ceremony which will take place between the two varsity basketball games.

9th Grade
Taylor Bruhn, Megan Eldridge, Becky Hall
Ellis Cook, Matthew Luke, Jay Morris

10th Grade
Kelsey Harris, McKenzie Harrison, Onnalee Wall
Jacob Gladish, Blake Hudson, Eric Robinson

11th Grade
Laura Griffin, Mollie Harris, Caitlin Morris
Kyle Adiar, Kyle Eldridge, Ryan Lynch

12th Grade
Kimberly Johnson, Leah Pate, Megan Yarbrough
Drew Beall, Zac Brown, Kyle Russell

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Morris Wins DAR Essay Award

Congratulations to Sarah Morris for placing 3rd in the Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest. Sarah was nominated to represent Calvary in this year's DAR Essay Writing Contest. The participants from local schools were acknowledged at a DAR tea held January 27, at St. Luke School. CCS is proud of Sarah's recognition!

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High School Honor Roll Announced

The high school Principal's List and A/B Honor Roll has been announced for the 1st semester of the 2007-08 school year. Congratulations to all of our students who received this outstanding academic status.

View Honor Roll List >>

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CCS Alumni Panel Gives Advice

CCS sponsored its Annual College Panel on Friday, January 4. Each year the current Senior class invites a panel of last year's graduates to a luncheon and question and answer session.

This year Amy Brown (Treveca University), Lola Obebe (Auburn University), Ali Rieger (Mercer University) and Sarah Moon (employed full-time and preparing for CSU in the Fall) made up the panel of alumni. After lunch the graduates shared highlights of their "after Calvary" experiences and answered questions from students and faculty. All agreed they had been well-prepared for life after high school. All met challenges in the use of time and finances, but they agreed that they enjoy their college and work experience. They also all felt they were prepared well spiritually to know and defend their faith.

After meeting with the Senior class, the girls shared with the Freshmen class. Advice to the freshmen included taking their high school academics seriously, developing a good work ethic, valuing their friendships, appreciating their classmates, and putting less emphasis on dating relationships in high school.

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New "Community Christian Service" Forms Available

The "Community Christian Service" form has recently been revised. If you need a copy of the form, you can easily print a copy from here from the website. Click the link below for a copy in .pdf format.

Printable Community Christian Service Form - Revised

All high school and middle school students are required to give community service hours each semester. The requirements are as listed:

6th grade - 2 hours per semester
7th grade - 3 hours per semester
8th grade - 4 hours per semester
9th grade - 5 hours per semester
10th grade - 8 hours per semester
11th grade - 10 hours per semester
12th grade - 10 hours per semester

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Donate Your Old Glasses to Someone In Need

CCS is collecting old glasses (with or without lenses) for needy families. This is a community service project by one or our freshman students, and we really want to help out. If you have glasses to donate, please bring them to the collection box located in the high school office.

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Congratulations to CCS sophomore McKenzie Harrison who has been selected to attend the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference (HOBY) this Spring. This program targets sophomores who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities, and gives them the opportunity to attend this special leadership seminar.

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In the Spotlight . . .

High School Retreat!

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CCS Students Sing in GISA Honors Chorus

Congratulations to the members of the high school choir who were selected to participate in the GISA Honors Chorus, on November 4, at the Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia.

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In the Spotlight . . .
Sadie Hawkins Day Social

Photos by Rene Price

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Three CCS Juniors applied for the Columbus Youth Leadership program and all three were accepted. Congratulations to Matthew Gilmer, Mollie Harris, and Lindsey Posey!

Congratulations to CCS high school students Mallory Black, Candice Denson, and Kimberly Johnson who recently attended the University of Georgia's "Vet School for a Day" program.

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"One-Stop" Website for Georgia College Info. Attention parents of high school students!

All CCS high school students should set up an account at the Georgia Student Finance Commission's new website for students, as website that helps students plan, apply and pay for college.

This "one-stop" website was created by the Georgia Student Finance Commission and includes information about careers, a student planner, Georgia colleges, paying for college, Georgia college savings plans, as well as applications and transcripts, a student planner, and information for the adult learner. With this information, you can begin to plan for most every aspect of college and the future. It's never too early to start exploring options.

Visit www.GAcollege411.org

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Student Handbook for High School Students

The 2007-08 student handbook for high school students is now available to be viewed and/or printed online. Click the link below.

• CCS High School Student Handbook

All printable forms on the website are in Adobe format. If you do not already have "Adobe Reader" (5.0 or higher) downloaded on your computer, you can download it or update it now for FREE by clicking here.

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Collect for CCS

Collect for Ronald McDonald House

Collect for CCS

Bring in Boxtops, Campbell's Labels, & Pop Tabs

CCS continues to collect all of these to raise money for our school and for the Ronald McDonald House. Please save and turn in all of your Boxtops for Education, Campbell's labels and pop tabs to the donation boxes located in each school office. We suggest that you turn them in on a once-a-month basis as we collect and distribute what we have collected several times during the year. Thank you for your support! Click links below for more details.

Box Tops & Campbell's Labels >>
Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House >>

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        High School News Archives

Older high school news has been stored online in High School News Archives. To view archived information from prior school years, click here.

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