HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS* — PLEASE READ ALL BELOW
Independent Study is mandatory for all counselors in high school that attend camp! This is required so you are not considered absent (or truant) from school for the entire week AND so you can stay caught up on school work while volunteering.
Once you are invited to be a camp counselor the Independent Study Process is as follows:
Grades & Discipline*: Your education is very important and we would hate for camp to be the reason that you don't perform well in a class. High School Counselors must have a C or higher in all classes, you'll need to communicate with all of your teachers in advance regarding your week at camp. You cannot have any unexcused absences and must be in good standing with the school to be allowed to attend. The below "Counselor Sign Off Form" is required for all high school counselors. Completion of this form is solely for the camp staff, we require proof that your teachers and the school have reviewed your grades and standing and have allowed you to come to camp. You can download the "Counselor Sign-Off Form" at the bottom of this page. Counselor Sign Off Forms are due TBD, please turn in to Mrs. Gochberg at Sonoma Mountain Elementary School.
*The 6th Grade Camp Principals will work with all high schools to perform grade checks and to ensure all high school counselors are in good standing prior to attending camp.
Independent Study Packets: Each Counselor must retrieve Independent Study packets during the mandatory Independent Study meeting after school on March 20th or 21st. The packet includes a form outlining the process (Pink Sheet), an Independent Study Agreement (White sheets) and will also contain the assignment sheets (Yellow Sheets). Fill out the general information on each yellow sheet and distribute one to each of your teachers, your teachers will return these sheets to you with your assignments for the week of camp. It is your responsibility to check in with teachers to collect your packets and assignments on time. The deadline for Casa Grande Students to retrieve their Independent Study packets is Tuesday March 21st, 2023. If you do not have your Independent Study packet by this time, then you will not be able to attend camp. You don't need to have your yellow sheets from your teachers signed-off with attached work by that time. Those papers need to be picked up before leaving for camp.
Camp Power Hour: We provide an hour each night "Power Hour" for high school counselors to complete their Independent Study work while at camp. This is mandatory for all high school counselors, the camp staff will need to track attendance and homework completion. Some counselors choose to complete their Independent Study Packets BEFORE arriving to camp. If you chose to complete all Independent Student work prior to camp you are REQUIRED to bring your completed homework packet to camp so the staff can sign off on it. If you complete your homework ahead of time you will not be required to attend "Power Hour" (we encourage all high school counselors to try and complete as much school work as possible prior to attending camp).
[Note: we have very limited and weak WiFi up at camp. We strongly encourage all counselors to complete as much school work as possible that will require the internet. If you do need internet to complete school work while at camp please notify the camp staff in advance so we can try and be capable of accommodating everyone's needs.]
Turning In Your Independent Study Packet: Once you've returned from camp you are REQUIRED to turn in your completed Independent Study Packet to the attendance office Monday April 24th 2023. Even if you are too sick to attend school that day you MUST go to the attendance office and turn in your completed Independent Study Packet. Failure to turn in your Independent Study Packet Monday April 24th 2023 will result in your dismissal from the 6th Grade Camp Outdoor Education program and may include additional disciplinary processes from your school.
Let's review...
-Independent Study is mandatory!
-You must have the "Counselor Sign-Off Form" below filled out and turned in to Mrs. Gochberg at Sonoma Mountain Elementary by TBD.
-Get your Independent Study packet during the meeting on March 20th or 21st 2023!
-Give your teachers the yellow sheets to fill out.
-Collect all purple sheets with assignments attached before camp and bring them with you.
-Do all your homework!
-Staple it all together and turn in Monday, April 24th 2023—no matter what.
-Forget about all your worries and your strife... (Jungle Book song reference)
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask! Email [email protected] with the subject line "INDEPENDENT STUDY".
*Our Independent Study Process and deadlines are specific to Casa Grande High School. If you are a High School student and attend a different high school the Camp staff will work with you to ensure you are supported in fulfilling all of your school's Independent Study requirements.
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