FEBRUARY 2012 CHS 2014/2015 News · CHS 2014/2015 News Conestoga High School Freshman/Sophomore...

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News Conestoga High School Freshman/Sophomore Class Newsletter

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ATTENDANCE REMINDER Students are reminded that in order for late arrivals to be considered “excused,” students must come into school with a signed note from a parent/guardian or doctor at the time of arrival. The note must indicate that lateness is due to one of the legally acceptable excuses: Illness; Family Emergency; Medical or Dental Appointments; Death of a Family Member; Authorized School Activity; Educational Travel with Prior Approval; Preapproved Religious Instruction (limit 36 hours per year); Bona Fide Religious Holiday. If students are tardy for reasons other than those identified in the student handbook, the tardy is considered unexcused and will result in disciplinary consequences. Please refer to pages 38-40 of the student handbook for further clarification.

LOST & FOUND

The Conestoga Lost and Found is located at the Main Lobby Reception Desk, and is open every day from 7 am to 2:30 pm. Please stop by to look over our large selection of clothing, jewelry, lunch boxes, and other miscellaneous items. We sometimes have cell phones, iPods and eyeglasses as well.

CULMINATING PROJECT

Every student in Pennsylvania must complete a culminating project. This is an opportunity for students to showcase their abilities and interests through a project of their choosing. Before beginning their project, and under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students must compete a proposal form (found in the Main Office, in the Student Services Center, in the Student Agenda book, and on the webpage) and chart a plan for its completion. Students may not use previous work to satisfy the culminating project requirement. Completion of the project will be recorded on the student’s transcript. To become eligible for Senior Internship, seniors must complete culminating projects by March 9, 2012. Juniors and sophomores should begin planning culminating projects if they have not already done so. Freshmen are encouraged to begin thinking about what they would like to do for their culminating projects. Please note: Second semester courses in the senior year are not eligible for the Culminating project. A list of approved courses can be found at http://www.tesd.k12.pa.us/stoga/culminatingproj/Courses.html. Please direct any questions to Mr. Boyle or contact a guidance counselor. Please consult the Conestoga Culminating project web page.

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COUNSELOR EVENING HOURS

Counselors in Student Services are available by appointment only on the Thursday evenings listed below:

February 16, 2012 March 15, 2012 April 12, 2012 May 17, 2012

Parents should call the Student Services Center in advance to schedule appointments at 610-240-1045.

EXTENDED EXPERIENCE PE

Conestoga students need 8 PE credits in order to graduate. For current sophomores, 3 of those credits must be completed in Conestoga in-school PE courses. Those sophomores who have completed the 3 credits are eligible to participate in Extended Experience PE for the remaining 5 credits, 1 in the second semester of the sophomore year and 2 each in the Junior and Senior years. Current freshmen who complete 2 PE credits this school year will be eligible to complete the remaining 6 PE credits either through class at Conestoga, Extended PE or through team sports, beginning next year. Application forms for Extended PE for the second semester must be submitted in the Main Office by February 3, 2012. The forms include the signature of a parent and of the supervisor at the facility where the student is completing their Extended Experience. Club sports, which include Crew, Rugby, Ice Hockey, Squash and Paddle Tennis, are considered Extended Experience PE and students participating in those sports also need to submit the form. Forms are available on Conestoga’s website or in the Main Office. Students participating in other sports at Conestoga may use their team sport to fulfill the PE requirement. Fall and Spring sports may be used for the appropriate semester requirement and winter sports may be used for either semester. The team sport should be noted on the Course Selection Cards. If the activity is changed after the proposal is submitted the change must be documented. If a student is cut from a team sport, extended time will by offered to apply for EEPE. If the EEPE contract is not followed a “U” will be entered on the transcript as the final grade. Verification forms for Semester II are due in the Main Office on June 1, 2012. These forms confirm that the student has participated in the activity for the required 30 hours, and must also be signed by a parent and the supervisor of the activity.


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PEER MEDIATION TEAM

APPLICATIONS

Applications for the Conestoga Peer Mediation Team will be available for students at the Peer Mediation Team Drop-In Day in the Main Lobby on Wednesday, January 25th. Applications will then be available in the Main Office, Main Lobby and Gym Lobby reception desks, Student Services and Rooms 114/130. Completed applications are due to the boxes provided in the Main Office or Room 114 no later than February 27th at 2:30 pm. For your advanced planning, any students who are accepted for training must be available to attend the mandatory training sessions (in their entirety) scheduled daily for August 7, 8, 9 from 7:30am until 3:00pm.

PLANNING AHEAD FOR THE

PSATs Parents of the Class of 2014 should be aware that the Student Services Department recommends that all Juniors take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test), which is offered only once each school year. The date for the 2012-2013 school year is Saturday, October 20th. Please keep that date in mind when making fall weekend plans.

CLASS PARENT ORGANIZATIONS

Each grade level at Conestoga Class Parent Organization meets at the school on a monthly basis from 9:30-10:30 am. The meetings are led by the Class Parent Chair and include reports from Principal and counselors from the Student Services Center who discuss school activities as well as class specific information. Current volunteer opportunities are also presented by the Volunteer Coordinator. Dates for the meetings are included on the District website. Each Parent Organization is responsible for a particular school activity or activities during the year such as Service and Leadership Evening, Career Week, CAPCO (Conestoga After Prom Committee) and Reflections. Parents who would like to receive email reminders about class and school activities may contact the parent chair to be added to the class email lists and to receive minutes from the monthly class meetings as well as other important class information. Providing the District your email address is separate from providing the class chair your email for class/school specific updates and to receive minutes from class meetings. Class of 2012 Jeanne Braun [email protected] 610 644-4639 Class of 2013 Jean Kane [email protected] 610 995-9449 Class of 2014 Cammy Wagner [email protected] 610 889-9747 Class of 2015 Gretchen Guttman [email protected] 610 725-9391


CPR TRAINING

Students taking Health 1 during the second semester will have one day of hands-on training in CPR for Adults, Children and Infants; use of AEDs, and First Aid on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, March 27, 28 and 29. Students will have had practice sessions and viewed the Red Cross video in Health class prior to the full day sessions. The students are then trained and tested by volunteer Red Cross Instructors who have been certified in classes offered by the Red Cross.

SENIOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Conestoga’s Senior Internship Program provides an opportunity for seniors in good standing to explore a potential career area during the month preceding their graduation. The student, with the help of a faculty advisor and a community sponsor in a business, professional field or community service organization, designs a program of observation or hands on experience in an area of possible career interest. The experience offers the student a chance to explore the chosen field and a valuable opportunity to decide whether it really is a viable career option. In addition, the student gains insights into the responsibilities involved in the world outside of school. Members of the Class of 2012 are working to identify their areas of career interest and will begin contacting potential community sponsors in February. Parents or community members who are interested in sponsoring a student n their field of work should contact Pattie Littlewood, Coordinator of Community and Volunteers Services for the School District at (610) 240-1913 or online at [email protected] for more information.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SCREENING Tredyffrin/Easttown School District provides screening and evaluation services to identify resident students who may need special education supports and services. Parents/guardians of students enrolled in District schools may contact their classroom teacher, school counselor or principal to request these services. For students enrolled in non-public schools, please contact the Office of Individualized Student Services at 610 240-1921 to request these services.


SAT BIOLOGY TESTING Students currently taking biology may wish to register for the SAT Subject test in Biology. Students should consult with their biology teachers for assistance in deciding whether to take the test. The test will be offered at Conestoga on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Any student who wishes to take this test should register by May 8, 2012. Registration materials are available in the Student Services Center or online at www.collegeboard.com.

SAT REASONING AND SUBJECT TESTS

It is recommended that juniors take at least one SAT Reasoning Test during their junior year. The SAT Reasoning Test measures the verbal and mathematical abilities that have been developed over many years, both in and out of school. The SAT Reasoning Test differs from the SAT Subject Tests, which measure a student’s attained knowledge. These tests are also offered in the spring. Not all colleges require students to take the SAT Subject Tests. Students should check the requirements of the colleges to which they expect to apply before deciding which, if any, Subject Tests to take. A Subject Test should be taken as soon as possible after completing a course in that subject. Please be advised that Subject Tests are not offered on the March SAT date. Students cannot take both the SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests on the same day. Each test requires a separate registration date. Student may register online a www.collegeboard.com or by mail. Paper registration forms are available in the Student Services Center for students who wish to register by mail. SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Test registration forms postmarked after the late registration deadlines will be returned. Regular registration and test dates for the spring of 2012 are: Test Test Date Registration Deadline SAT Reasoning March 10 February 10 (Late February 24) SAT Reasoning May 5 April 6 SAT Subject Tests May 5 April 6 SAT Reasoning June 2 May 8 SAT Subject Tests June 2 May 8 Registration information for the Fall 2012 SAT test dates will be included in the April edition of the Junior Class Newsletter.


SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information about scholarships may be found at www.tesd.net/stoga by choosing the link to Naviance. Choose Scholarship List. Summer Opportunities can also be found on Naviance under enrichment programs. For assistance please contact the Student Services office at 610-240-1006.

AP EXAM REGISTRATION Students taking AP Classes will receive registration information in mid February. Students should register with Mrs. Monaghan in Room 233. The registration deadline is March 2. There are mandatory pre-administration sessions offered April 17, 18 and 19 – each student must attend one session. The fee is $87.00 for each test and checks should be made payable to “CHS AP Fund”.

2012 AP Exam Schedule Week 1 Morning Session 7:30 AM Afternoon Session 12:00 PM Monday May 7 Chemistry Psychology Environmental Science Tuesday, May 8 Computer Science A Art History Spanish Language Wednesday, May 9 Calculus AB Calculus BC Thursday, May 10 English Literature and Latin: Vergil Composition Friday, May 11 U.S. History European History German Language Studio Art (Portfolios) Week 2 Morning Session 7:30 AM Afternoon Session 12:00 PM Monday, May 14 Biology Physics :Mechanics Music Theory Physics: Electricity and

Magnetism 2:00PM

Tuesday, May 15 United States Comparative Government Government and Politics and Politics French Language Wednesday, May 16 English Language Statistics and Composition Thursday, May 17 Macroeconomics Microeconomics World History


CAREER DAYS 2012 CONESTOGA HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 28, 29 & MARCH 1

Career Days 2012 are coming to Conestoga February 28th, 29th & March 1st! Sophomore Parent Volunteers have scheduled over 40 speakers who will represent a variety of different subject areas and career paths. The invited speakers are successful, dynamic members from our community. They are representing various career areas such as finance, arts, education, law, small business, health services, medicine, engineering, environmental, writing, entertainment, accounting… Our goal for Career Days is for students to introduce, explore and gain a greater understanding of specific careers within general subject areas. The speakers will be addressing their own experiences, where to expect the greatest future opportunities, and, internships and majors. Traditionally, some of the speakers have volunteered to offer internships for seniors. The sign ups for the Career Day sessions will be February 22nd, 23rd & 24th. To remind and encourage students there will be sign up reminders via TETV Blasts, Email Blasts, The Spoke, Posters and Electronic Signage. The sessions will be held during the school day, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 7th periods in rooms 142 and 268. After the students sign up they will be excused from their regularly scheduled classes to attend the sessions. Career Days are an informative opportunity and well attended by students. We are encouraging all Conestoga students to attend as many sessions as interest them.


ATTENTION SPRING ATHLETES Any student wishing to participate in a spring sport must have had a physical after June 1, 2011. Re-Certification before new season 1. If your student’s physical was done more than six weeks prior to the beginning of the season in which they plan to participate, whether or not they’ve already done a sport this year, they must be recertified for the new season. 2. Assuming they have been uninjured and otherwise healthy, the occasional cold or flu notwithstanding, the parent or guardian should complete “Section 5: Re-Certification by Parent/Guardian” form and submit it to the Athletic Office by February 17, 2012. By doing so, you are assuming responsibility for the fitness of your child to participate. This form is available on line on the Athletic page of the Conestoga website. 3. If your child has had an injury or suffered a serious illness requiring prolonged doctor’s care (i.e. mono, lyme disease, etc.), then the attending physician will have to complete “Section 6: Re-Certification by Physician” form, also available on the website. 4. All student athletes must submit a new Section 1: Personal and Emergency Information Form, which is also available online. 5. Tryouts for Varsity and JV teams: Monday, March 5 Tryouts for 9th Grade teams: Monday, March 12 The Spring Sports meeting for students and parents will be on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, starting in the Auditorium at 7PM. Please plan to attend.


UPDATE FROM ARCH ARCH (Area Residents Caring and Helping) is a resource to parents in our community as we help our children form positive self-images, make healthy choices and avoid using drugs and alcohol.

ARCH offers a menu of FREE Parent Webinars. Email us at [email protected] for registration instructions. Upcoming topics: • Living on the Edge: Sports, Drugs and Risk-Taking Behaviors

Monday, March 5, 2012 (8-9 pm).

• Deciphering Cognitive Development: Neuroscience & the Child Brain Tuesday, March 6, 2012 (8-9pm).

ARCH has partnered with Berwyn United Methodist to promote their monthly Parent Sessions. The next FREE session is on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 (7pm) – topic: Defining Resilience – Changing the way we see conflict and how we resolve pain and overcome trauma. Visit www.ARCHCARES.org for more information on these and other ARCH programs for parents. ARCH is a 501c3 non-profit organization and accepts donations. Our United Way designation is # 03901.

HARLEM WIZARDS FOR FLITE Mark your calendars. March 23rd will be a night of Trick Hoops and Alley-Oops. FLITE has challenged the Harlem Wizards to play a team of TE Teachers, administrators and students. The stands will be filled at CHS for this fun community event designed to increase awareness of FLITE and the programs offered to help students in our district.


Come join us for a fun-filled night of Trick Hoops & Alley-Oops!

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March 23rd

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Cheer for your favorite teachers as they play against the

Harlem Wizards at Conestoga High School GYM

GENERAL ADMISSION: $10.00 IN ADVANCE

$12.00 AT THE DOOR Refreshments and souvenirs will be available. Player autographs after

the game.

TICKET ORDER FORM

TO PAY ON LINE, CLICK HERE Name: ____________________________ Student’s School: ____________________________ # of Tickets: _____ at $10________ = $__________ Total Amount Due: $__________

Please make checks payable to: FLITE

Return to School or mail to Gretchen Guttman: 8532 Nathan Hale Road, Berwyn, Pa. 19312

Your tickets will be available for pick up at will call the night of the event.

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