Health & Recreation Overview Health: Grade 6 - Students participate in the Calmer Choice Mindful Awareness curriculum. Other objectives of the Health curriculum include self-esteem, body systems, and drug and alcohol prevention. Grade 7 & 8 - This curriculum covers three areas of personal health - physical, emotional, and social well- being. A major objective is for students to understand that these three areas are interconnected in achieving overall wellness. Classes are discussion-based with various activities, including role play and debate. We strive to make the health classroom a place where students feel safe in talking and learning about their own personal health. Physical Education: All Grades- Connecting with the health class, the Physical Education program focuses on teamwork (social well-being), supportive play (emotional health), fitness (physical health) and fun (all three).

Athletics Registration & Calendar CCLCS Athletics CCLCS students participate in interscholastic competition in soccer, field hockey, cross country, basketball, baseball and softball. The Interscholastic Athletic Program seeks to parallel the school’s mission by providing the CCLCS student community with an extracurricular environment supportive of the academic programs. The CCLCS athletic program fosters self-discipline, respect for self and others, and ethical competitiveness in order to promote personal responsibility, moral courage, altruism, as well as an appreciation for team and school spirit. The program operates under the guidance of adult school community members. The school maintains a policy of inclusion for all teams. Coaches make the final determination (based on safety, health, transportation, facility issues, skill level, attendance and attitude) regarding how many players will actually "suit up" for each game. The Athletics Department is always looking for coaches, assistant coaches, drivers, and any support to provide for our athletic teams. We are always in need to fill positions and any help is greatly appreciated, even if it is one day a week. We are very proud to offer so many sports and have a tremendous amount of interest for each sport. We would be very discouraged to have to cancel a season because of lack of a coach and/or help. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact Mr. Crash (crsims@cclcs.info ) Sports Offered All students may elect to join one of the CCLCS athletic teams and participate in interscholastic competition, however, if there are too many students signed up, seventh and eighth graders get first chance. FALL SPORTS - Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country WINTER SPORTS - Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball , Indoor Track SPRING SPORTS - Tennis, Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, Golf, Track Spor ts Reg istration: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/cape-cod-lighthouse-charter-school Sports Requirements A current physical is necessary before a student can practice with the team. A completed sports form (available from our Athletic Director). A completed concussion policy form CONCUSSION TRAINING MUST BE DONE BY EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU DID IT LAST YEAR. It must be done at home via the internet. Each student athlete and a parent must watch the CDC concussion training video , and then print and sign the certificate and return it to school. Again, this must be done each school year. CONCUSSION TRAINING IS A STATE LAW AND MUST BE DONE (by both parent and child) BEFORE A PLAYER CAN PRACTICE. CROSS COUNTRY RACE UPDATES DY Riverview CCLCS SPORTS

NEW STUDENT GUIDE Welcome to CCLCS! We are so glad you’re here! As you become familiar with our school, here are a few things you might want to know. Feel free to come to the office with any questions you might have. We also ask that you consult our Student Handbook for important school information. It’s going to be a great year! In the Morning: When time does school start? School starts at 8:40 a.m. Families that have made arrangements may drop off at 8:30 a.m. All others may arrive at 8:10 a.m. and head to outdoor recess or the morning quiet room. What programs occur before school? The following groups meet at 7:30 a.m. sharp! Band Percussion Strings Choral groups What time does Homeroom start? All students should be seated in Homeroom by 8:35 a.m. Announcements start at 8:40 a.m. sharp. If you come to school after 8:40 a.m., you are considered tardy and will need to sign in at the office. During the Day: What are the meal options? We offer breakfast and lunch. Your parents can sign up using our online order system. You will also find our free/reduced application on our website. You can bring a snack that is easy to eat at your desk. Snack is at the start of 2nd period. You CANNOT bring ANY food with NUTS! Please bring a reusable water bottle. We have a wall mounted water dispenser near the office. CCLCS receives food donations for families to take home whenever needed. Please check in with the office if you are interested. What is my class schedule? Students are assigned a letter AND a color. You will move around to different classrooms for your classes. You will need a good backpack. CCLCS is happy to provide you with a backpack should you need assistance. School supplies are posted in late June on our website. CCLCS is happy to help assist with gathering necessary supplies. Some classes go outside, such as P.E., even in cold weather! Please follow our dress code and be prepared to be outside throughout the year. What type of technology is used? You will be given a student assigned Chromebook to use throughout the year. Your homeroom has a laptop cart, which holds and charges your laptop each night. You cannot take your laptop home. You will check out the laptop in morning Homeroom and check it back in during afternoon Homeroom. Is there recess? Yes! You will go out for recess with your grade level before or after lunch. End of the Day: When and where do I go pack up to go home? At 2:55 p.m., there will be an announcement telling students to go back to homeroom. Students return their laptops, clean up and pack up for dismissal. What is the dismissal procedure? Students who go on a bus are called first at 2:55 p.m. Students who are getting pick up go second. Walkers go third. Students must have permission to walk. Permission slips are in the office and should be signed by a guardian. CCCLS athletes are called last. Are there clubs at CCLCS? CCLCS hosts a variety of Clubs from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Some clubs run later than this. Please check in with the office to obtain a list of all current Clubs. Join a Club! It’s a great way to get to know students and teachers! Welcome and Huzzah!

Anti-Racism Resolution This resolution was created by the Mass Association of School Committee Board of Directors, and was adopted by the CCLCS Board of Trustees at its meeting on January 25, 2021. RESOLUTION 3: SCHOOL COMMITTEE ANTI-RACISM RESOLUTION (Submitted by the MASC Board of Directors) WHEREAS as schools have the responsibility to equip students with their civil right of obtaining a free and appropriate public education, it is the responsibility of each school to ensure we create a welcoming community for ALL students; and WHEREAS it is the responsibility that every district provide to all district staff, including School Committee members, annual professional development on diversity, equity and inclusion; and WHEREAS every district will commit to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive teaching workforce; and WHEREAS every district will examine their policies for institutional and systemic racialized practices and implement change with sustainable policies that are evidence based; and WHEREAS every district will incorporate into their curriculum the history of racial oppression and works by black authors and works from diverse perspectives; and WHEREAS we as school district leaders can no longer remain silent to the issues of racism and hate that continue to plague our public and private institutions; RESOLVED: that Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School and all the school districts in the Commonwealth must guarantee that racist practices are eradicated, and diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded and practiced for our students, families, faculty and staff. We must ensure our own school culture and that of every district in the Commonwealth is anti racist, that acknowledges that all lives cannot matter until black lives matter.

Website Accessibility Accessibility Statement We are currently working to bring our website into compliance. We expect Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School’s web content will meet WCAG 2.0, conformance by February 2019. At Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, we seek to understand and respect the unique needs of our students and community. We are committed to ensuring the accessibility of our web content to people with disabilities. All content on our website will conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. This policy applies to all new, updated, and existing web content on www.cclighthouseschool.org . Accessibility checks and training will be incorporated into the publishing workflow for all new website content. In addition, we will ensure third-party content providers are aware of our web accessibility policy and will favor providers based on their accessibility conformance claims. Each page of the website will include a link to a form providing a method for users to submit feedback on the site; this information will be compiled and considered during the review process. Any accessibility issues should be reported to Ken Merrill by email at kmerrill@cclcs.info , by calling Ken at 774-408-7994 x201. We are interested in any issues we have and how we can adjust them so we are compliant. All areas of the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School website will be reviewed annually. Reviews are the responsibility of Technology Director Ken Merrill This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure current compliance and will be reviewed by the Technology Director Ken Merrill. Discrimination against persons with disabilities is prohibited by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities, whether or not they receive federal financial assistance). This includes discrimination against individuals currently without an impairment that substantially limits of a major life activity, but who have a record of or are regarded as having a disability. Reporting a Violation If you feel you should have to report a violation to the Office of Civil Rights, you can contact them using one of the means below. Online: You may file a complaint with OCR using OCR’s electronic complaint form at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. Mail or Facsimile: You may mail or send by facsimile information to the address or phone number available at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html. Email: You may email OCR’s Discrimination Complaint Form or your own signed letter to ocr@ed.gov .

CCLCS Foundation CCLCS Education Foundation The Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting the educational goals of the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School. As a public charter school, CCLCS strives to do more with less income as all building expenses must come out of the school's operating budget. In order to live into our key design elements (Project-Rich Curriculum, Community Connections, Teaching to the Whole Child) financial support is needed. The Foundation provides capital and operational financial support to enhance the learning opportunities and academic excellence of the Charter School, including supporting field trips, seminars, athletics, special events, technology and more. The foundation seeks grants, conducts fundraising activities. and develops a network of support for the Lighthouse Charter School's learning community. Donations to help support the many worthy programs and activities offered by the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School are gratefully encouraged. CCLCS Education Foundation Board of Trustees Paul Niles, Chair Katie Prchlik, Treasure r Catherine O'Leary, Vice Chair Karen Scichilone, Secretary Jamie Fitzgerald Phillip Stein If you would like to help with any aspect of our educational program please make a tax-deductible donation. Click to donate online or... make checks payable to the 'Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School Foundation ' and mail to: Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School Foundation 195 Route 137 East Harwich, MA 02645 Donate

Come Back to CCLCS! At Lighthouse, our more than 2000 alumni are an essential part of our story. Whether you graduated last year or more than a decade ago, you will forever remain part of the CCLCS family! Your experiences, skills, and passion can inspire today’s students and help shape the future of our school. There are myriad ways you can stay connected and make an impact: Mentor & Inspire Students Join our Seminar Program Share your college, career, or life experiences with current students by leading or assisting in our Friday afternoon seminars! Be a Guest Speaker Bring real-world lessons into the classroom and show students how learning connects to life beyond school. Host a Group at Work Invite students/teachers to join you “on the job” and see how your field connects to a particular discipline at CCLCS. Mentor or Coach Students Volunteer your time after school to support students academically, athletically, or artistically in areas you know best. 💰 Give Back & Help Us Grow Contribute to the CCLCS Annual Fund Every contribution—big or small—helps fund field trips, classroom projects, and enrichment programs. Sponsor Student Opportunities Support scholarships, fund-a-need projects, or extracurricular travel. Donate Goods or Services Offer supplies, technology, or professional expertise to help our programs thrive. Build Partnerships Connect your company or organization with CCLCS for workshops or community projects. ❤️ Celebrate & Stay Connected Come Back for Homecoming or the Annual Auction Reconnect with classmates, teachers, and staff at our annual community celebrations. Be Featured in Alumni Spotlights Share your story to inspire current students and celebrate our alumni success. Volunteer at School Events Help with Open Houses and fundraisers like the auction 🧩 Lead & Advocate for the Future Join the CCLCS Foundation Board or the CCLCS Board of Trustees Help shape the future of Lighthouse and strengthen our school community. Support Charter Renewal & School Advocacy Share your story at public meetings or with local elected officials about how CCLCS made a difference in your life. Recruit & Represent Spread the word about our school at community events or online. ✨ Stay in Touch We’d love to hear from you! 👉 Follow us on Social Media: Facebook and Instagram 👉 Email: bparsons@cclcs.info Your involvement will make Lighthouse a place where middle school students continue to grow and thrive!

Seminars Seminars Overv iew Seminars are an integral part of the Lighthouse School philosophy and curriculum. Meeting once a week for 1 1/2 hours a session, seminars are a way for students and teachers to explore in-depth subjects which might not be covered under the traditional parameters of a middle school curriculum. Each term seminar offerings change to reflect both the learning interests of the students as well as the instructional interests of the faculty. Seminars also provide a window of opportunity for community members to act as resource partners and sharing in the education of our local students. Each term, fifteen to twenty different seminars, in subjects ranging from Mock Trial Competition to Forensic Science to Songwriting, are offered each term, so students are able to explore their own interests in greater depth, or to try out new things that intrigue them. Reflections are completed by the students at the end of each seminar. Student’s participation is graded weekly, and a letter grade is provided at the end of the term. Boater Safety $50 Cash or Check Term Three Seminars 25-26 Seminar Menu Seminar Slides Link to Sign Up Paint by Number/ Garden Crafts $25 Cash or Check Chess Crafting for Cause Coding and Creating Lunar Bubble Forts

2025-26 Summer Assignments GRADE 6 - GRADE 7 - GRADE 8 Grade 6 Class of 2028 6th Grade Slide on Google Classroom. Your job is to create a fun, informative "About Me" slide and turn it in to us before August 5. We will then share out everyone's slides with you so that you can get to know your classmates and teachers a bit before we start school in September. 6th SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST Grade 7 Class of 2027 ELA/READING MATH 7th SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST Grade 8 Class of 2026 Humanities (ELA/Civics) MATH 8th SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST PE Gear Needs (All Grades) Rain jacket, closed toed shoes, a water bottle

Family Resources Family Resources for Cape Cod Families Child and Family Services Established in 1843, CFS has become one of the oldest nonprofit organizations in Southeast Massachusetts. Starting our journey helping whaling families, we have now expanded our services and outreach to offer a variety of programs. Located across Massachusetts CFS has 11 locations servicing clients of all needs. Child and Family Services Support Resources for Families in Crisis Support Resources for Families and Guardians in Crisis Cape Cod Family Resource Center The Cape Cod Family Resource Center is one of eighteen such centers spread across Massachusetts. As part of this statewide network, we offer evidence-based parent education programs, parent support groups, early childhood services, information and referral resources and education for families from every community on Cape Cod, regardless of insurance or income. Website: https://www.frcma.org/about Family Continuity Supporting family success in every community by empowering people, enhancing their strengths, and creating solutions through partnerships to achieve hope, positive change and meaningful lives. Because our focus has always been on Family, our programs and services target a spectrum of emotional, developmental and behavioral problems for children, adolescents, adults, couples and seniors. With over 20 programs, our portfolio of services encompasses community and home-based services, as well as outpatient clinics providing individual and family therapy. Website: www.familycontinuity.org Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity is planning to build nine new houses in the Lower and Upper Cape. Click here for more information. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP is the program formerly known as food stamps. It is a federal nutrition program that helps you stretch your food budget and buy healthy food. Website: www.gettingsnap.org Women, Infants and Ch ildren ( WIC) WIC is a free nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. WIC’s goal is to keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy. To apply for WIC, call 1-800-WIC-1007 or contact a WIC Program in your community . Click to see a list of WIC Offices on Cape Cod

STEM/STEAM Our STEAM Projects The goal of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) is to “foster the true innovation that comes with combining the mind of a scientist or technologist with that of an artist or designer.” – Rhode Island School of Design At CCLCS we feel that ideally a STEAM project will incorporate at least three of the disciplines, one of which must be science or technology. By connecting these areas, students become creative, inventive thinkers, who ask questions, solve problems and produce outcomes. Students engage in STEAM projects in the classroom and may choose 8-week seminar courses in the fall, winter and spring. The list below highlights some of our projects and courses. We are continuously adding to our STEAM curriculum. Math Math in My World - STEAM Scale of Universe - SAM Body Biology project - SAM Science Bridges - STEM Body Biology - STAM Adaptation project - STEA Earthquake project - STEAM Exploration Egg drop - SEAM Adaptation Coding project - STA Mars Design & 3D Printing - STEA Engineering Mini-Challenges - STEM Art Illuminated Manuscripts - STEA Wampum Belt projects - TEA Design Your Dream Shoe - SEA Color Wheel Construction - STA Body Biology project - SMA Creative Printmaking - TEA Girls in the Trades Past and Present Seminars Amazing Mobiles - SEAM Dreamweavers - TMA Bubble Forts - SEM Engineering Wars - STE Robotics - STEM Figure This - STEAM Museums and Mucking - SAM CCLCS Design Squad - STEAM Yearbook - TAM Total Irresponsible Science - STEM Giving Winter Warmth - TEM Bird Houses - STEM Fashion Design - TEAM Figure This - STEM 3-part Animal Systems - SAM Girls in the Trades - STEM (partnered with Cape Cod Technical High School) Lunar Bubble Seminar STEAM/STEM OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS ON CAPE COD The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History http://www.ccmnh.org/John-Hay-Room Jr. Tech https://juniortech.org Cape Cod Regional STEM Network https://capecodstemnetwork.org Chathan Marconi Maritime Center https://www.chathammarconi.org

March Fourth Alumni Giving Day CCLCS has been open since September 1995, serving thousands of Cape Cod Students since its inception. In 2024, it takes a lot of money to operate a school: staff salaries, school supplies, field trip expenses, etc. As most of you know, charter schools in Massachusetts are also responsible for paying their building costs out of their operating budget. Our school has always prided itself for doing more with less, filling the halls of our strip mall / movie theater school with innovating and passionate programming. This is where our alumni come in. On March 4th, we challenge each of our alumni to contribute in a small way. If every charter school alumni donates $10-$20, thousands of dollars would be raised to help our community continue to offer field trips, seminars, extra curricular activities, and more. March 4th has always been a special day for CCLCS. A day where, inspired by founder John Stewart, we march forth into the future with enthusiasm, purpose and optimism. Your small donation will help ensure that CCLCS will keep “marching forth” to give all of its students the education they need and deserve. This year, we hope you think back fondly at your time at CCLCS and consider donating. Ways to Donate Venmo us! (@cclcs) Donate via Pay Pal Send cash or check (195 Route 137, East Harwich MA 02645) Stop by and visit! Pay Pal