Dear Sentinel Families,
Another successful Beluga Ball is in the books due to our hard working volunteers who have been putting in endless hours over the past few months. I am always so impressed with our CSA District families and shareholders generosity during the Beluga Ball, and this year was no exception.
Both the end of Quarter 3 and SAT/PSAT testing are on the horizon for our High School students. Quarter 3 will conclude this Friday, March 27. College Board exam testing will start up when we return from Spring Break. More information about our Sentinel upcoming testing can be found below.
We continue to encourage our Seniors over the next eight weeks before their last day of school on Friday, May 22. I am fully optimistic that our highly capable Sentinels students will finish their Senior year strong!
In partnership with you,
Matthew Stewart
College Board exams are state-mandated for all public-school students. These are important exams for our students. All exams are now conducted digitally. The testing schedule below are the dates we will be administering these exams. Each exam will begin promptly at 9:00 AM, so students need to arrive no later than 8:45 AM.
Tuesday, April 14th - Juniors will take the SAT
Tuesday, April 14th - Sophomores will take the PSAT 10
Tuesday, April 14th - Freshmen will take the PSAT 9
Thursday, April 16th - Juniors will take the M-Step
Tuesday, April 21st - Juniors will take the WIN Work Readiness Assessment
It is critical that students arrive on time. The rules for administering these exams are precise and inflexible. There is no leeway. The moment verbal directions for the exam begin, any student not seated will not be permitted entry into the examination room. There are no exceptions. Students are not permitted to eat or drink anything during the exam. Students will have breaks during the exam. During break time, they may leave the testing room and will be permitted to have snacks. Although snacks will be provided, we also encourage students to bring a snack with them to eat during the break so they will be properly “fueled” for the duration of each exam.
Students are not permitted to have ANY type of electronic communication devices (ECDs) with them during the exams, which means no cell phones, iPods, smart watches or any other ECDs. Students will be asked to turn in their ECDs prior to testing. These devices will be stored in a safe place and returned to students after testing is completed for the day. Students who have alarms on their watches must turn off those alarms during testing. A phone that rings or buzzes during testing will result in the student’s test being voided, and the student will be dismissed from the testing session.
Students will be permitted to use College Board approved calculators on the PSAT 9, PSAT 10, and the SAT. Consider taking a moment to replace the batteries in your child’s TI-84 calculator before test day. All three digital test platforms (PSAT/SAT, M Step, and WIN Work Readiness) have embedded graphing calculators available for students to use if they wish. Please support your students so they come to all tests well rested and ready to do their personal best. Be sure they get enough sleep on both the night and weekend prior to the test.
Do you have riding experience, own a horse or would just like to learn more about them? Our CSA Middle School and High School has an equestrian team and are always looking for new students to join. If interested in obtaining more information on horseback riding for our Middle School or High School please contact Coach Mary at (248) 880-7783.
CSAMS students start practices the first week of April (Equestrian meet will take place in June).
CSPA Students start practices the first week of May (Equestrian meets are in September).
PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO A HORSE, NO WORRIES! Coach Mary can make arrangements to accommodate.
CSPA High School students are required to perform 50 hours of community service/volunteerism as a graduation requirement. Community service credit will be given for voluntary activities that help others or are beneficial to the community. Students earn credit for hours spent participating in the actual activity, not for meeting and planning time. Students are responsible for getting a Community Service Sponsor Sheet signed and dated for each activity.
Click HERE for a printable Community Service Sponsor Sheet.
Preparation is embedded in the Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy name. That preparation is grounded in the belief that people who are capable, caring, and self- directed learners will be successful in life no matter what they choose to do after they leave High School. Learning is a lifelong pursuit and we are committed to providing students with the skills they need for work and life.
We have created a permanent link to post-secondary resources that will appear at the bottom of this and all CSPA newsletters. Additionally, we have included a link for active scholarship opportunities. Visit these resources often to find helpful links and opportunities for all students, regardless of their post-CSPA plans.
