Prior to the start of every school year, CKM hosts a series of orientation sessions for new and returning students. Orientation typically occurs the last week of August and takes place over several days—with individual days devoted to specific grade levels. Parents are encouraged to join their students at orientation and attend a presentation by CKM administrators and staff about the school’s goals and objectives for the coming year.

Orientation highlights

• Class schedule distribution: Students pick up their class schedules. New students learn about their small learning community or special program assignment. Students are encouraged to take a walking tour of the campus (see campus map) and familiarize themselves with the location of their classes and other school facilities.

• School and gym lockers: Students select school lockers to use during the school year. Students pay approximately $10 (cash or checks made payable to CKM) to use the locker; combination locks are provided by CKM. Gym lockers are assigned by physical education teachers the first week of school during a student’s P.E. period. For gym lockers, students may either supply their own quality combination lock or purchase one from the P.E. department for $5.

• Gym clothes: Students may purchase CKM gym clothes, including shorts ($10), t-shirts ($10), sweatpants ($15), and sweatshirts ($20). Students and parents may pay for the items with cash or check made payable to CKM. Students may also purchase their own gym clothes as long as the clothing complies with CKM specifications (consult student’s P.E. teacher for more information).

• PTSA membership drive: Representatives from CKM’s Parent Student Teacher Association are on campus during orientation; parents and students are encouraged to join the association at that time. Membership is $7 per adult and $5 per student per school year. Student members are eligible for PTSA scholarships in their senior year.

• Yearbook: During orientation, students may pre-order yearbooks at a reduced price (approximately $65). Once the pre-order period is over (typically the first two weeks of school), the price of the yearbook increases to $75. At that time, students may place their yearbook orders via the Internet at Walsworth Yearbooks. Once yearbooks have been delivered, students may still order a yearbook ($85) from the school yearbook coordinator while supplies last.

Additional back-to-school information

• Student photos are typically taken in September with a make-up photo day scheduled during October. Information regarding purchase of photos will be sent home with students in the first few weeks of school.

• Student identification cards are issued on the same day photos are taken (typically in September). Students may join the Associated Student Body ($15) and receive an ASB sticker for their ID cards entitling them to special discounts on purchases and event admission.

• A bike cage is available on campus for students wishing to ride their bikes to school.

• Student parking is limited and available to seniors first and, if space is available, then to juniors.

• Back-to-School Night occurs in late September or early October (see Parent Events for more information).

• Meet the HISP Teachers Night occurs in September (see Parent Events for more information).

For a detailed list of school events, refer to the school Events Calendar.

For a quick and comprehensive check of fast-approaching events and important dates, check the calendar on the home page.  

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