Dear CCHS Parents and Guardians:
As many of you have heard, the end of this school year will be entirely different from years past. We are introducing a program called Q5, an altogether new two-week learning experience where students will select seminar courses on various topics that further engage students and teachers.
Final exams will take place at the end of May and Q5 will follow. Students & teachers will have the opportunity to try something new, take risks, explore and discover new interests, and celebrate their accomplishments while building a stronger Concord Carlisle High School. Student participation is mandatory, and courses will be graded on a pass/fail basis; Q5 courses will be included on a student's transcript.
We are really excited about this new program. The mission statement eloquently encapsulates the anticipated Q5 experience.
"Q5 is an immersive learning experience leveraging the curiosity, knowledge, and passions of students and faculty to foster complex thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Q5 complements our academic program and seeks to inspire students and faculty to pursue shared interests and ideas."
Estimated timeline:
October
Preliminary lists of Q5 courses distributed
Early November
Students are presented a final catalog of all courses suggested by the faculty
Mid-November
Student select their top 10 choices
December - Feb
The Master schedule is developed
Early March
Student schedules announced
Early June
Q5 begins (exact date depends on snow days)
Students will bring home Q5 materials in November. We hope that you and your child are excited about this new learning opportunity and that you can engage with them about how they might best use it. You can preview some of the initial proposals that were developed last spring in the Q5 Preliminary Course Catalog. A final course catalog will be presented in November.
Knowing the wealth of knowledge present in the three communities we serve: Concord, Carlisle, and Boston; we see this as an opportunity to engage with community members to further enrich the Q5 experience for students and staff.
After reviewing the preliminary course proposals, please complete the attached form if you are willing and able to offer support. We fully expect levels of community support to exist on a continuum. For example, perhaps you have an idea you want to share after reading the seminar course proposal, or you have a contact in an industry or field of study that will enhance the opportunity for students and staff. No idea is too big or too small, your input and participation is welcome and wanted.
Q5 Community Support & Input Form
I would be remiss if I did not thank the community for their continued support in all our endeavors, and like so many of our initiatives, it would not be possible without the generous donations of the Parents Association, the Concord Education Fund, and members of the community who generously give to these organizations. Thank you!
If you have questions, please contact Laurie Fortunato lfortunato@concordcarlisle.org. We look forward to this exciting new time with your student this spring.
Yours truly,
The Q5 Committee
Laurie Fortunato, coordinator and math teacher
Mike Mastrullo, principal
Leslie Knight, asst. principal
Brian Miller, asst. principal
Mike Vela, science
Jessica Lutz, special education
Agatha Wozniak, social studies
Emily Marano, class of 2018
Eric Marshall, class of 2017
Tracy Marano, parent
Ryan Palmer, science
Rebecca Lindamood, special education
Tamara DiCesare, guidance
Tracy Dunn, Rivers and Revolutions
Matt Rudmann, guidance
Robin Cicchetti, learning commons
Josh Reed, health and fitness
Kate Lee Dubon, English
Sophie Fisher, class of 2018
Jennifer Blounts, English
Michelle Ernst, parents association
All trips for the 2017-2018 academic year have been summarized in the following document. This includes price, timeline, and trip leaders. Additionally, this Slide Deck provides further information regarding the various trips.
Students who are interested in applying for a spot on any trip will need to complete a common application. Keep in mind that trips have limited numbers and students may not get their first choice. This common application has a place for students to select multiple trips of interest and rank in order of preference.
Estimated timeline:
October
Preliminary list of Q5 courses is distributed
Late October
Trip Common Application Due
Early November
Deposit due for students partaking in travel oppotunities
(invoice will be sent via MySchoolBucks.com)
Mid November
Q5 course selection for students
Although Q5 is mandatory, credit-bearing, and will be included with on a student transcipt, students who are participating in a travel opportunity during Q5 are exempt from the requirement.
If you have any questions about a specific trip, please contact the trip leader(s) directly. If you have any general questions, please reach out to Laurie Fortunato (lfortunato@concordcarlisle.org).
Junior Parent Program - YOG 2019
On Wednesday, October 4, 2017, we held an informational meeting for YOG 2019 Junior parents/guardians, which primarily focused on topics families should be considering while navigating the maze of postsecondary opportunities.
Topics discussed included the timeline for the admissions process, sources of information, issues of student stress, and the role of parents in the process. This meeting was designed primarily for parents; however, some students also attended.
We thank all those who attended, but we understand not all families were able to attend the evening. For those that did not make the event, please view the included presentation. Also, please contact your child's guidance counselor with any questions.
Junior Parent Program Presentation
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