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CRLS Newsletter- September 2010
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March 1, 2010
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Happy Fall!
Greta Hardina will be on leave until the end of October.
Until then, please email Lace Campbell at LCampbell@CPSD.us with any questions or concerns.
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CRLS FALL SEMESTER Parent/Teacher Conferences:
Dear Parents/Guardians: On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, I would like to invite you to our 2010 Fall semester Parent-Teacher conferences which will be held on Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 from2:30 - 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 21st, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES WILL BE HELD AT THE MAIN CAMPUS AT 459 BROADWAY. THE 9 TH GRADE TEACHERS AND STAFF WILL ALL BE MEETING WITH
PARENTS AT THE MAIN CAMPUS NOT THE FRESHMAN CAMPUS. These meetings will provide you with an opportunity to discuss your child's performance with his/her teachers. Enclosed is your child's Progress Report, and it is important that you bring it with you as copies will not be available at the high school. Students are welcome to accompany their parents to the conferences. If you are unable to attend either session, individual teacher conferences may be scheduled by calling your child's Learning Community (LC) Office during the school day, or preferably, contacting the individual teachers by e-mail. If you don't have the e-mail address, the Learning Community can provide it. The telephone numbers are as follows: LC "C" and 10th grade "L" 349-6674 Freshman / 9th Grade Campus 349-6638 LC "R" and 11th grade "L" 349-6661 LC "S" and 12th grade "L" 349-6652 I know that in some cases the time provided for conferences is not sufficient. We will do our very best to accommodate all who attend. I urge those of you who have a flexible schedule and can come on Tuesday, March 16 from 2:30-3:30 PM to do so. Despite our best efforts, you may not be able to talk to all your child's teachers during the conferences. Please remember that teachers can be contacted and will arrange meetings at other times. On the reverse side of this letter, you will find some helpful information regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences. You may access a Teachers Directory by logging on to your child's Edline account. If you need assistance with your child's Edline account, of October 19th or on the evening of October 21st 2010. Limited parking will be available after 5:30 p.m. on October 21st, 2010 in Harvard's Felton St. garage across from Broadway Market. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or the Deans of your child's Learning Community. Sincerely, Christopher Saheed Principal TIPS FOR CRLS PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES - HAVE THE NAME (FIRST AND LAST) OF EACH TEACHER AND THE SUBJECT TAUGHT.
Teacher lists, with names and classrooms, may be picked up in the lobby. - CHECK THE ABSENT TEACHER LIST WHEN YOU ARRIVE.
A few teachers will be unavoidably absent. - MAPS OF CRLS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN ENTRANCE
Student guides will be posted around the school to help find classrooms. - PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING YOUR CHILD'S ENCLOSED PROGRESS REPORT.
- INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES WITH TEACHERS AND STAFF WILL BE HELD IN THEIR CLASSROOMS.
Sign up lists with time slots will be placed right outside each classroom door. - EACH CONFERENCE SLOT LASTS FOR TEN MINUTES.
Please do not keep teachers longer if others are waiting. - SOME CLASSES ATTRACT MORE PARENTS THAN OTHERS.
Do not assume that because there's no line in front of one classroom that the other three will be the
same. - IT IS GENERALLY ADVISABLE TO GO AROUND TO ALL CLASSROOMS AND SIGN UP FOR ALL CONFERENCES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SESSION.
That way if the lists fill up you won't end up being disappointed. - IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO BRING YOUR STUDENT WITH YOU.
If that isn't possible, ask him/her to tell you the best way to go from one class to another.
This might help you get around the school more easily. - IF YOU NEED TO SPEAK AT LENGTH TO A TEACHER/COUNSELOR; PLEASE FIND ANOTHER TIME TO DO IT.
Fill out a PARENT-TEACHER APPOINTMENT FORM at the Main Entrance for another appointment
or contact the teacher directly. Not sure where to go? Please look for our school ambassadors. They will be wearing black and white
as well as an ambassador's ribbon. They are there to answer questions and help direct you. |
Calendar of Events.......
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OCTOBER
Registration Deadline for October 13 PSAT Exam (Grades 9 & 10) |
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
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CRLS College Fair
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Wednesday, October 06, 2010
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Home Coming Week
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10/6/2010-10/10/2010
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Deadline to register for the November 6th SAT Exams
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Friday, October 08, 2010
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SAT and SAT Subject Exams
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Saturday, October 09, 2010
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Columbus Day Holiday - No School
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Monday, October 11, 2010
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Friends of Cambridge Athletics (FOCA) Meeting
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
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PSAT Exam - Grades 10 and 11
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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BLOOD DRIVE
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Friday, October 15, 2010
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Parent Teacher Conferences
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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Parent Teacher Conferences
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
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School Council Meeting
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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International Students and Family Center
Parent workshop |
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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CRLS Arts Committee meeting Wednesday, October 13th 7pm
NOVEMBER
11/3/10 MCAS English Language Arts re-test
11/4/10 MCAS English Language Arts re-test
11/5/10 Deadline to register for the December 4th SAT Exams
11/5/10 Marking Period 1 Ends
11/5/10 MCAS English Language Arts re-test
11/6/10 SAT and SAT Subject Exams, 8 AM, 9th Grade Campus
11/8/10 MCAS Math re-test
11/9/10 MCAS Math re-test
11/9/10 FOCA Meeting, 6 PM, Athletics Of fi ce in War Memorial
11/10/10 CRLS Arts Committee Meeting, 7 PM, Room 0603
11/11/10 Veterans Day Holiday-NO SCHOOL
11/12/10 CRLS Fall Musical, Opening Night Receiption, 7 PM, CRLS Theatre
11/13/10 CRLS Fall Musical, 7 PM, CRLS Theatre
11/14/10 CRLS Fall Musical, 2PM, CRLS Theatre
11/15/10 Info Meeting - High School Drama Festival/Winter Drama Production, 2:45-3:30 PM, Black Box Theatre (Rm 0601)
11/17/10 FoCRLS Meeting, 7:30-9 PM, 9th Grade Campus Library
11/19/10 CRLS Fall Musical, 7 PM, CRLS Theatre
11/20/10 CRLS Fall Musical, 7 PM, CRLS Theatre
11/23/10 Falcon Pride Day
11/24/10 Half Day-Thanksgiving Break Begins
11/26/10 Thanksgiving Day Football Game 10 AM Russell Field
11/29/10 Auditions Winter Drama Festival / Winter Drama Production 2:45- 6:30 PM, Black Box Theatre (Rm 0601)
11/29/10 Winter Sports Start, 2:45 PM, Main Gym/ Field House
11/30/10 School Council Meeting, 6-8 PM, CRLS |
Colleges to visit CRLS....
Below is a list of colleges that will be visiting the CCRC this school year. The list is subject to change with additions/deletions and/or date & time changes.
itzer College CCRC room R100 Fri October 1, 2010 11:30 AM
Fairfield University CCRC room R100 Mon October 4, 2010 11:00 AM
University of British Columbia CCRC room R100 Mon October 4, 2010 12:00 PM
University of Toronto
at Scarborough CCRC room R100 Mon October 4, 2010 12:00 PM
Haverford College CCRC room R100 Tue October 5, 2010 11:00 AM
Adelphi University CCRC room R100 Wed October 6, 2010 11:00 AM
CRLS Career & College Fair
Over 100 College Admissions Reps attending CRLS Field House Wed October 6, 2010 6:00 PM
New York University Thu October 7, 2010 8:30 AM
Princeton University CCRC room R100 Fri October 8, 2010
Bowdoin College CCRC room R100 Fri October 8, 2010 8:30 AM
Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences CCRC room R100 Tue October 12, 2010 9:30 AM
College of the Holy Cross CCRC room R100 Thu October 14, 2010 10:30 AM
New England College CCRC room R100 Thu October 14, 2010 1:00 PM
Amherst College CCRC Room R100 Thu October 14, 2010 1:45 PM
Sacred Heart University CCRC room R100 Tue October 19, 2010 9:45 AM
Suffolk University CCRC room R100 Wed October 20, 2010 10:00 AM
Northwestern University CCRC Room R100 Wed October 20, 2010 11:45 AM
Stanford University CCRC room R100 Fri October 22, 2010 11:00 AM
Saint Anselm College CCRC Room R100 Tue November 2, 2010 8:30 AM
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Career and College night Wednesday October 6th 6-8pm CRLS Field House
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Reel Girl Talk
With Reel Girl Talk, young women can make media on issues that matter to them. We will explore everyday experiences - relationships, body image, pop culture and more. This is the beginning of a new club giving
students a chance to learn some production skills and create pieces for SmartTV98.
If you want to make your voice heard and work with other talented young women, this club is for you!
Advisor: Emily Partridge
Meetings: Thursdays at 2:45
Media Arts Studio (454 Broadway, across from CRLS)
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CRLS Fall Musical, HIGH GEAR.
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday November 12th 7pm
Saturday November 13th 7pm
Sunday November 14th 2pm
Friday November 19th 7pm
Saturday November 20th 7pm
See you at the new Theatre!
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Winter Sports Informational Meeting Tuesday, October 12th
2:45 PM Field House
For the Fall Athletic Schedule please contact us:
Department of Athletics Telephone: (617) 349-6690/6691 For Scores, Scheduling,
Directions, Cancellations & Other
Info Visit Our CRLS Web Site: www.cpsd.ushttp/www.HighSchoolSports.Net
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Author Visits
Our students will have 3 interesting opportunites to hear from,
and speak with, published authors this fall. All within a 2 week period!
October 21st- Mark Kurlansky,
author of the Cambridge READS book this year,
"Cod: A biography of the fish that changed the world"
will be speaking to classes at the auditorium of the Cambridge Public Library. His book tells the fascinating history of
cod fishing in our area, how it influenced the development of our regional economy, and the impact of depleted fish populations.
Mr. Kurlansky's website is: http://www.markkurlansky.com/
October 28th- The 9th graders will all travel up to the CRLS auditorium for a presentation by Laurie Halse Anderson.
Ms. Anderson is a very accomplished author of Young Adult fiction including the very popular "Speak", a New York Time bestseller,
and made into a movie in 2004. She is equally masterful in contemporary and historical fiction and we are eagerly looking forward to her visit.
Ms. Anderson's website is: http://madwomanintheforest.com/
November 9th- A newly published author from Dartmouth MA, Kimberly Marcus,will be speaking with students about her first novel, "Exposed",
published by Random House. The novel, to be released in February and getting very good pre-pub reviews, tells, in verse, the story of a teen girl
whose life changes after one traumatic incident. Ms. Marcus, a former child therapist, will speak with students in the beautifully renovated
Pearl K. Wise Library about her writing process and getting published.
Ms. Marcus' website is: http://kimberlymarcus.com/HOME.html
Thank you !
Holly Samuels
Library Teacher
Pearl K. Wise Library
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
617-349-6781
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Welcome a German speaking teen into your home!!
Host families Needed Just 2 weeks...
 October 19- Nov. 4, 2010
A
great program the entire family can enjoy!
What
would be required
Any family, large or small, with high school
age children
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Open to families with students of high
school age
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Homeschool families encouraged to
participate
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Share your home and heart
à Provide
meals and a bed (they can share a room)
Program
Basics:
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Oct. 19 - Nov. 4, 2010
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Available
students are from Lake Kostanz on Lake Constance
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Students will shadow your son or daughter
to their classes 2 days
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Students go on
organized trips 3 days/wk
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Students are insured and have their own
expense money
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Students do speak English
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Working with school teachers and community
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Opportunities possible
Let's find these kids a home now!
Please Call Jane Scorza
617-281-4545
Or email
jscorza@aol.com
Carousel Student Tours ~
www.carousel-tours.com
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Auditions for Beyond the 4th wall's Performance Teen troupe Saturday October 16th from 4-5pm
To sign up or more information please visit the website www.Beyondthe4thWall.com or call us
at 617 868 9900 Looking for High School Interns
who want to mentor youth in our afterschool children's musical program. Please contact Beyond the 4th Wall for more
information or to schedule an interview 617-868-9900 Info@BeyondtheFourthWall.com |
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WORLD JAZZ ENSEMBLE - OPEN AUDITIONS! This is an advanced
jazz ensemble and will focus on the performance of a variety of musical styles
from many areas of the world. Instrumentation
will be piano, drums, bass, guitar, horn, strings, woodwinds, and vocals..
The WJE is a real class: students will get credit for it! Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-3:50
& CRLS DRUM LINE -
OPEN AUDITIONS! Are you ready to have
some fun??? If you play drums and you've "GOT THE BEAT"and you would like to
march in the Thanksgiving Football Game and the Memorial Day Parade, please contact
us. The CRLS Drum Line is a real class:
you will get credit for it! Meets on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 2:30 -3:50
To prepare for an
audition please contact Mr. Guillermo Nojechowicz at gnojechowicz@cpsd.us,call 617-349-6788 (Visual
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SAT and AP PRACTICE TESTS
Did you know that there is access to online SAT and
AP practice tests provided free by the CRLS library.
Just go to:
www.cpsd.us/crls/library
Under "Quick Links" click on "SAT and AP
Practice Tests". Make an account and specify the type of test they want to
practice. For out of school access, use the password 'rindge'.
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Parent Teacher Conference NewsFlash
Location for Teachers who teach at 9th grade t Teachers
Please look to where a teacher you might want to see will be located.
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Arroyo-Cody |
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WL | | Bacigalupi | Library | ELA | | Blaise | 1607 | Bilingual | | Blaustein | Cafeteria Right Side | Math | | Breyer | Cafeteria Right Side | Math | | Buckley | Library | ELA | | Casillas | 1611 | WL | | Corcoran | Cafeteria Left Side | History | | Dailey | Library | ELA | | Dailey | Cafeteria Left Side | History | | Divelbliss | WM | VPA | | Dottin | Field House | PE/Health | | Fallon | 2316 | ELA | | Flaherty | Cafeteria Left Side | History | | Hannigan | 2625 | OSE | | Hansel | TRC | Science | | Hardin-Anthony | Cafeteria Right Side | Math-OSE | | Hogue | Library | ELA | | Hunter | Cafeteria Right Side | Math | | J. Haverty | TRC | Science | | Jordan | 2310 | ELA | | Kelley | Library | ELA | | LaMothe | Cafeteria Right Side | Math | | Landwher | Cafeteria Left Side | History | | LeBlanc | Library | ELA | | McCauley | TRC | OSE | | Menges | 0603 | VPA | | Mili | Cafeteria Right Side | Math | | Miller | TRC | Science | | Milner | R138 | AVID | | Mish | 1607 | Bilingual | | Newton | TRC | Science | | Nigdelioglu | TRC | Science | | Phillips | TRC | Science | | Piotrowski | 3616 | WL | | Samek | Cafeteria Right Side | Math | | Tegan | WM | PE/Health | | Teich | Cafeteria Right Side | Math | | Tieu | Cafeteria Right Side | Math | | Trayer | Library | ELA | | Varella | WM | PE/Health | | Wade | 2625 | OSE | | Walther | 3601 | VPA | | Wegman | Library | ELA | | Wilkes | 2314 | ELA |
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Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra
Cambridge Main Library on October 13, at 7:00 PM
Students are invited to attend this free, short chamber music concert! Don't miss out on this opportunity!
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Do you have questions about your role and your rights as the parent of a child with special education needs?
Please email Rosalie Rippey at rrippey@cpsd.us
A full calendar of upcoming C-PAC presentations can be found on our website at www.cambridgepacse.org.
Upcoming Events:
October 28 at 6:30 p.m. - Collaborative Problem Solving
Citywide Senior Center - 806 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
David Whelan, Psy.D. of Think:Kids, a psychiatric program at Massachusetts General Hospital presents a specialized approach for supporting behaviorally challenging kids. This workshop is free. Childcare is provided.
November 18 at 6:30 p.m. - Transition Planning
Citywide Senior Center - 806 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
Advocate Shelly Greene, M.Ed., discusses effective transition planning for students aged 14 and older. This workshop is free. Childcare is provided.
December 16 at 6:30 p.m. Winter Party
Citywide Senior Center - 806 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
January 27 at 6:30 p.m. - Aspergers Syndrome
Peabody School - 70 Rindge Ave, Cambridge
Jean Stern of the Aspergers Association of New England discusses this diagnosis and appropriate interventions. This workshop is free. Childcare is provided.
February 17 at 6:30 p.m. - Inclusion
Peabody School - 70 Rindge Ave, Cambridge
Former Haggerty School Principal Joe Petner screens the documentary "Including Samuel," followed by Q&A. This workshop is free. Childcare is provided.
March 31 at 6:30 p.m. Language-Based
Learning Disabilities
Peabody School - 70 Rindge Ave, Cambridge
Keryn Kwedor of the Landmark High School provides an overview of language-based learning disabilities including recommended interventions. This workshop is free. Childcare is provided.
April 28 at 6:30 p.m. - Executive Functioning
Peabody School - 70 Rindge Ave, Cambridge
Landmark's Colleen Kelleher provides an overview of executive function with a focus on high school students, including strategies for home and at school. This workshop is free. Childcare is provided.
May 26 at 6:30 p.m. C-PAC Chairperson Elections
Peabody School - 70 Rindge Ave, Cambridge
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"Curtain Time in London"
There are still a limited number of spaces available for interested 10-12th graders to attend the April break "Curtain Time in London" trip through EF Educational Tours!
Students interested in theatre and literature will love this trip, running from April 16-24, 2011. We will be staying in London, visiting local theatres, seeing performances in the West End, visiting Stratford, Bath, and Canterbury, and viewing all
the famous sights!
Additionally, we are running an Electronics Recycling Drive to help raise funds for students attending the trip. We will accept working or broken cell phones, laptops, digital and video cameras, mp3 players, inkjet cartridges, GPS devices, radar detectors, electronic book readers, and gold/silver/platinum jewelry. Donations can be dropped off in room L113 at the Longfellow campus (Ms. Trayer) or in R111 (Ms. Espinosa's office, formerly Mr. Tynes' office) and in 2310 (Ms. Maloney) at the main campus.
Please help send us to London and recycle old electronics at the same time!
For more information, please email group leader Ariel Maloney (amaloney@cpsd.us)
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For Parents:
College Planning and Essay Writing Assistance
The Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) College Planning and Essay Writing (CPEW) program begins on Wednesday, October 20, from 2:30 to 4:00 pm in Room 2208.
Volunteers are attentive, skilled and dedicated listeners who can help your child brainstorm, explore and organize their ideas. They can also assist with making outlines, completing applications, meeting deadlines and breaking down the process into manageable steps.
Volunteers help with editing essay drafts while always encouraging students to find their own authentic voice.
CPEW is available to all seniors, including those who have not yet begun thinking about college or applying for early action/early decision.
Last school year CSV assisted 60 seniors with the college application process.
For Seniors:
College Planning, Application and Essay Writing Assistance
College planning, application, and essay writing assistance begins on Wednesday, October 20, with Cambridge School Volunteers - a team of patient, caring, and skilled mentors ready to help.
When: October 20 and every Wednesday 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 2208
Free Hot Pizza and Soda Served
Just drop by
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