Charles Hays Secondary School

Math Competition

Northwest Community College has invited us to participate in the annual BC Colleges High School Math Competition.  The preliminary round will be held during 3rd period on Wednesday, March 31.  There are two contests:  Junior (grades 8-10) and Senior (grades 11 & 12).  The competition is open to any interested high school students.  There is no cost to enter.  NWCC is offering some generous prizes for the winners!

Please talk to Mr. Wick (room 215) to register.

Course Selection for 2010-2011 is now underway!

1.  Students attended a Curriculum Fair on Thursday, February 25, 2010.

2.  Students completed a Course Selection Planning sheet on Thursday, February 25.

3.  Students will bring home a copy of their Course Selection Planning Sheet on Friday, February 26.

4.  Parents/Guardians:

□       Please review your student’s course selections for next year and discuss the choices with him or her.

□       If all seems reasonable, then no further action is required at this time, as we have a copy on file at school.

□       For more information on courses and programs, please go to the Publications section of this website.

□       Please call a counsellor if you have any questions.  (624-5031 ext 230)

□       Counsellors will also be available during Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences on March 3 & 4 to answer any questions you may have.

□       If you make any changes to the Course Selection Planning form please return it to the CHSS Counselling Office no later than March 5, 2010 so that the new courses can be entered for this student.

A FINAL COPY of the student’s course selections will be sent home with the April report card for your approval/signature.

Shames Ski Trip!

The CHSS Outdoor Club enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day on the slopes of Shames Mountain this past Saturday.

More photos can be found in the Photo Galleries!

For information about joining the Outdoor Club, talk to Mr. MacDonald.

2010-11 CHSS Course Handbook Now Online

The updated Course Handbook and Course Listings for the coming 2010-11 school year have been published on our website.  You can find them on the Publications page via the menu bar above.  Course selections will be made very soon, so students and parents should familiarize themselves with this information.

In an effort to reduce paper usage, students will not be receiving paper copies of the course handbook this year.

Updated Grad Info Now On-line

Check out the Grad Info page for a timeline of important dates and events, commencement ceremony eligibility and notes from the Grade 12 February assembly.

Scholarships & Bursaries Info

If you are a grade 11 or 12 student and are looking for information on financial aid to help pay for your post-secondary education, please visit our Scholarships & Bursaries page!

Quilts for Haiti

You’ve given money to the Student Council’s fundraising drive. Now you have another opportunity to get involved. We have set up a quilting corner in the school library for the month of February where we will assemble simple warm quilts for people in Haiti.
When you have a few minutes to spare, please drop in and lend a hand. The work is simple, the need is great, and every little bit helps.
Parents, you are welcome, too.

Make a difference

2010 Blue and Grey Showdown

The CHSS Hurricanes Senior Boys Basketball Team is proud to host its annual Blue and Grey Showdown this coming weekend!

Schedule: Friday, Jan. 22

Schedule: Saturday, Jan. 23

Come out and cheer for your team!

Grad Gift Wrapping Schedule

Grads involved with gift wrapping, please check the schedule for your shift times.

Focus on IT Course @ PCS

Pacific Coast School is offering a new computer systems & networking course that is open to any grade 9-11 student in the district.  Any interested CHSS students can visit the FIT Website for more details.