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    “CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF CARING”

     

     

    WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

    2024-2025

     

    Cass Technical High School 

    2501 Second Avenue 

    Detroit, Michigan 48331

    August, 2024

     

    Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

    Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer break and are as excited as we are to embark on a new academic journey.

     

    As we begin this new school year, we look forward to building on our past successes and creating new opportunities for growth and learning. Our dedicated staff has been working hard to prepare for an engaging and enriching educational experience for all our students.

     

    Here are a few important updates and reminders for the upcoming school year:

    Schedule Pickup: August 21,2024 9:00 am-12:00 pm 9th Grade and New students ONLY.

    The first day of school is August 26,2024. Classes will begin promptly at 8:00 am, so please ensure your child arrives on time. The school day will end at 3:20 pm. 

     

    We are excited to welcome several new staff members to our school community. Their expertise and enthusiasm will be great additions to our team. 

    English Department: Asher Dorshimer, Jose Valdovinos

    Media Center: Tonie Stokes

    Jewelry/Art: Sarah Brazeau

    Choir: Dr. William Harrison

    Theatre: Nyahale Allie

    Social studies: Justin Mendoza, Donald Hightower, Luke Losie, John Creal

    Science: Erin Pilbeam, Antoinette Estepp

    Math: Ingrid Macon (Alg.1), Casey Edgar-math (Alg.1), Charity Hyliard (Alg.1)

    World Language: Adrian Rodriguez (Spanish)

     

    The health and safety of our students and staff remain our top priority. We will continue to follow all recommended guidelines to ensure a safe learning environment. Please review the attached health and safety protocols.

     

    We believe that open communication between school and home is key to student success. Please ensure your contact information is up to date. You can expect regular updates through our school newsletter, website, and social media channels.  Our PTA plays a crucial role in supporting our school. We encourage all parents to get involved. Please check CT website (detroitk12.org/casstech) for information. We look forward to seeing you there!

     

    We are proud to offer a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance our students' learning experience. Information about clubs, sports, and other activities will be available during the first week of school.  We are committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 313-263-2000. 

     

    Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make the 2024-2025 school year a memorable and successful one! 

     

    Key Dates for the 2024-25 School Year 

    First day for students: August 26, 2024

    Last day for students: June 10, 2025

     

    We look forward to seeing you at our Back to School Expo, 16 August 2024 from 8:00 am-12:00pm. 

     

     

    Warm Regards,

     

    Principal Phillips

     

    Cass Tech HS Dress Code

    The dress code for Cass Technical HS, prohibits gang-related or immodest attire. The guidelines for the Cass Tech High School 2024-2025 Dress Code are as follows:

    RELAXED Dress Code 24-25:

    • No shorts
    • No oversized chains of any type
    • Jeans/Pants must be worn above the hips- no sagging
    • Belts may not hang loose
    • No tight-fitting and revealing clothes
    • No tank-tops, spaghetti strap tops, halter tops
    • No hats, hoods, or rags can be worn on the head, unless it is due to religious beliefs
    •  No strapless tops or dresses, or anything considered revealing; sheer or lowcut blouses
    • No bare midriffs (e.g., no crop tops, bralettes, sheer/lace tops)
    • No exposed underwear (e.g., undergarments, brassieres)
    • Skirts and dresses must be at or just above the knee; no skirts and dresses whose hem stops at the hips can be worn
    • No skirts or dresses with slits past the mid-thigh
    • No ripped or torn jeans
    • No bodycon dresses, no t-shirt dresses