Culver City High School will host its Parent Engagement Night – an evening of informative workshops and discussions on a variety of topics ranging from college admissions and career pathways to social media and middle-to-high school transitions, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Culver City High School.
This is an evening for CCHS parents and families to gain awareness and receive valuable resources to help students be successful in high school and beyond. Parents may choose three 30-minute workshops to attend from the list below. Families may want to separate in order to participate in more workshops during each session.
Workshop will include:
The California Community College and Educational Opportunities
Come hear what the Community Colleges have to offer. We are not only affordable but a very diverse and comprehensive path to your dreams.
Explore the University of California (UCs)
Come hear more about this diverse collection of public research universities; is it a good fit for your student? How will I pay for a UC education?
Learn more about the California State Universities (CSUs)
With 23 different universities across California come learn about their index of eligibility for admissions, diversity of programs and educational opportunities.
Why Consider an Out of State College
Can an out of state college really be affordable? Come learn about all your options available and how California students can benefit by going out of state.
Get the 411 on College Planning
Come learn what it takes to get into college both in state and out of state. What classes, exams, extracurricular activities will make your student the most competitive? How to begin the college search and how do students request letters of recommendation?
‘Jump’ STARTING the College Application Process JUNIOR YEAR (10th/11th grade recommended)
What you need to know NOW to be prepared for 12th grade college admissions. Learn what College Admission Representatives are telling us… Become informed on the role of the student, parent, and success strategies to prepare for the college application process.
NCAA and Your Student/Athlete
An in-depth presentation explaining the requirements for student/athletes to be eligible for the NCAA and college athletics
Social Media: Your Teens Ever Changing World – Tools for Parents
Keeping teens safe online; Most apps used by teens; Privacy Settings; Digital Natives vs. Aliens
Career Exploration – Opportunities & Resources for your Student
Become informed on various websites available to use for career exploration and portfolio creation; Career & Technical Education Classes available on campus; Lunch & Learn program and industry related internships
Transition Issues from Middle School to High School (8th/9th grade recommended)
Schedule issues; Homework issues; Personal/Social/Emotional; Communication Expectations; Questions and Answers
How Do Parents Stay Informed and Involved at CCHS (PTSA)
Even though our kids want us to stay farther away at the High School, we have ways of staying informed about what is going on. The PTSA at CCHS also offers opportunities to be involved.
Engaging Students in Mathematics
In this workshop, you will experience a Common Core math lesson structure in order to better understand how students engage in mathematics in the 21st century.
Supporting Your Student’s Arts Education Through the AVPA Program
Schedule issues; Homework issues; Personal; Communication Expectations; Questions and Answers
Dinner will be available from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and childcare will be available from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, persons interested can call CCHS at (310) 842-4200. CCHS is located 4401 Elenda Street in Culver City.
CCMS Comedy Improv Troupe Wows Audiences
Recently, the CCMS Theatre Arts Comedy Improv troupe gave audiences a belly full of laughs in six incredible performances at the Robert Frost Auditorium. Seventy-two middle school students performed in six different groups of 12 students each, led by professional improvisers and teachers Jennifer Flack and Eric Price. Similar to professional Comedy Improv shows, students performed a variety of improvisation games and skits based on suggestions from the audience. Musical improviser Scott Passarella improvised from the piano and led the students in hilarious improvised songs.
“While encouraging play and discouraging hesitancy, we teach them to be kind to themselves and each other, face fear, take pride in their ideas, celebrate and have confidence in themselves and each other, perform to the top of their intelligence and work as a team,” said teacher Jennifer Flack. “These are performance skills and they are life skills. We are extremely proud of the CCMS Theatre Arts Improv Troupe and what they have accomplished.”
Since its inception in 2009, the mission of CCMS Theatre Arts has been about building a creative and collaborative community that strengthens self-esteem and provides positive academic, artistic, social and emotional experiences for middle-school students during a transitional time in their lives. Among the goals is to open doors for exploration and discovery and help students develop social skills, team building, problem solving, confidence in their ideas and in public speaking, and general communication skills.
The founders and directors of CCMS Theatre Arts believe passionately in the importance of a high quality arts education driven by excellent teaching and support from families and the community. Students who participate in this program experience astounding developments in self-confidence, radical acceptance, trust, responsibility, listening, courage, flexibility, and commitment. As has been indisputably demonstrated in educational research, these skills translate directly to academic performance, emotional/social intelligence, and students’ lifelong love of learning. Such individual and collective achievements by participating students have helped to make this program a huge success.
The CCMS Theatre Arts Comedy Improv Program is made possible in part by a generous grant from CCEF. Mark your calendars for CCMS Comedy Improv’s spring performances on May 16 and 17.
CCHS Booster Club Holds Casino Night on March 7
Culver City High School Booster Club its 8th Annual Casino Night from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at Veterans Memorial Auditorium at 4117 Overland Avenue.
The CCHS Booster Club provides vital funds to all athletic teams and all school clubs, including uniforms, buses, training, equipment and more! Half of each ticket sold goes back to the team accounts. Tickets are $35 – in limited quantity! They are available from any student athlete or at http://cchsboosterclub.com/ or at the door.
The event will include blackjack, craps, roulette, live music with a DJ, foods from local Culver City restaurants, and live and silent auctions. Casino Night is the Booster Club’s biggest and most successful fundraising event, bringing in much-needed support for student athletes. Businesses and restaurants that donate will be recognized at the event and on promotional materials. School athletics and clubs change the lives of our students and immeasurably improve our community.
Join the CCHS Booster Club for a great night out for a great cause!
CCUSD Supports Family Art Museum Visits
While there are many art programs available to students throughout the District, there is, perhaps, no better endorsement of the importance of art to our children than a family visit to a local art museum. The Los Angeles area is filled with exciting art museums the entire family can enjoy.
In this edition of Culver Currents, we feature the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd. in?Los Angeles. www.lacma.org
NexGen – Children and teens enrolled in LACMA’s free membership level for anyone under 18 receive unlimited free general admission to the permanent galleries and exhibitions. One adult guest is also admitted for free (excludes ticketed shows).
Target Free Holiday Mondays grant free general admission to everyone on certain federal holidays that fall on Mondays (check the museum’s online calendar in advance for Target Free Holiday Mondays).
Bank of America sponsors the first full weekend of every month at LACMA. Show your Bank of America debit or credit card at a Ticket Office and receive one free general admission ticket.