We had a very long list of nominees for the Month of May, and many teachers wrote in about students. However, this student had multiple teachers comment about what a great addition to the Intermediate High School he is. Congratulations to Josh Shoemaker! Here is what our teachers had to say: I am nominate Josh Shoemaker. He is a hard worker who is consistently on task, completes his work, and participates in class. He is respectful and kind to all his peers and staff members. He is a pleasure to have in class. Josh was also a huge help to yearbook this year!! He was yearbook president. Josh Shoemaker is in my class this year, and I also had him virtually last year. He is a student who takes pride in his work. He has many friends and is well liked by all. He always has a smile as he walks into class. He deserves to be a Student of the Month! Josh Shoemaker is one of the most consistent and hardworking students that I have ever met, no matter what drama occurs in the classroom or hallway, he will work hard and complete assignments on time. Josh is also a kind, polite and non-judgmental young man. Although, he has dealt with some drama this year, he has never lost his spirit and continues to shine his light bright at our school. He is an accomplished artist that also is a member of the yearbook community. Congratulation, Josh, we are very proud of you!

Congratulations to this week's prize winners: EJ Wollie, Khalid Brake, Duane Holmes, Khasim Brake, and Zy Anderson. Keep up the great work!

Students and Parents,

Below is the Final Exam schedule for High School Students (9-12) for the 2021-2022 school year. All Finals should take one period to complete and as a reminder our 8th Grade students do not take Finals

9th, 10th and 11th Grade Final Exam Schedule:

June 6: 3 & 7th Periods

June 7: 2nd & 8th Final

June 8: 5th Period Final

June 9: Make up Date

Summer Reading Info For Students Entering Grades 6-12

The district is requiring all students entering grades 6-12 to complete a required summer reading assignment. Each student is being asked to read one book from their grade-specific list and complete a follow up activity (one-pager in grades 6-8, writing prompt in grades 9-12). The assignment will be graded.

In grades 6-8, reading lists align with the first thematic unit in each grade level to help build background knowledge and support comprehension. Students in grades 9-12 will be able to choose a title from the Reading Olympics High School Book List 2022. Students will be given the summer reading assignment in class during the week of 5/23. E-book and/or audio versions of several of the texts will be available for free via Mackin Library.

A hard copy of the assignment will be given to each student, posted to their English teacher's CANVAS page, and posted to the district website (see Educational Services tab).

The district is also sponsoring a social media campaign, #CASDLovesToRead22. The district is asking its students to show off the books that they love all summer long. For additional information, see the attached flyer.

The district is also challenging every K-8 student to meet their weekly unit target on Lexia at least 6 times over the summer to help maintain and/or improve reading skills. Students that meet this challenge will receive a special reward when they return to school in the fall. For additional information, see the attached flyer.

Summer Reading Update! All reading materials have been uploaded so you can access your reading materials online on MackinVia.

What is MackinVia?

MackinVIA™ is a program that makes it easy to access your school’s digital resources such as e-books, audiobooks, and magazines. You can use MackinVIA on any desktop, laptop, or mobile device with Internet access. If you would like to download titles to read offline, the free MackinVIA ap​p is available for all major mobile devices.

What is my username and password?

Log into MackinVIA to view and interact with the digital resources owned by your school. You log on by using your CASD email address and password. Please make sure to include the entire email address, including @casdschools.org! The password will be the same password for your email account.

How do I log on?

1. Go to https://www.mackinvia.com/
2. In the school field, type your school’s name and then select it from the drop-down menu.
3. Enter your User ID and password. You will log on with your CASD email address and password.
4. Click Log In.

Pathways to Graduation:

1. KEYSTONE PROFICIENCY PATHWAY

2. KEYSTONE COMPOSITE PATHWAY

3. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CONCENTRATOR PATHWAY

4. ALTERNATIVE 4 ASSESSMENT PATHWAY

5. EVIDENCE-BASED 5 PATHWAY

Gradation Requirements:

All CASD 9th to 12th grade students are required to earn 24 credits:

* 4 in each core content area (English, Math, Science and Social Studies

* 1.5 in Wellness/Fitness (includes .5 Health)

* 6.5 in Electives

If you have any questions please contact Mr. Maloney at maloneyc@casdschools.org

I have also attached the Pathways to Graduation Video and the Clow Chart Presentation to assist with the understanding of graduation for all students.

PathwaystoGraduation