October 2012CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

Principal: Vice Principals:Clinton H. Giles Our job is to improve, not just maintain.” Daniel Ramezan

Wendy D Bailey Susan M Young

Angela S Cruikshank

Constitution Day/Citizenship Day Assembly09/14/12

In accordance with federal law established through an amendment to the omnibus spending bill of 2004 sponsored by the late United States Senator The Honorable Robert C. Byrd, D-WV our annual Constitution Day/Citizenship Day assembly was held here at Capital High School on the morning of September 14, 2012.

The amendment that Sen. Byrd sponsored requires that any school receiving federal funding must hold an assembly each year on September 17 (Constitution Day) unless that day falls on a weekend. The content of this assembly must specifically provide students with information about the United States Constitution.

The Secretary of State of the great state of West Virginia, the Honorable Natalie E. Tennant gave the keynote address on this occasion.

Her biography follows:

Natalie E. Tennant was sworn in as West Virginia’s 29th Secretary of State on January 19, 2009. Since taking office, Secretary Tennant has focused on initiatives to create an open and engaging government for our citizens, maintaining fair and honest elections and implementing efficient technologies to better serve the businesses and agencies of our state.

Secretary Tennant attended West Virginia University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and master’s degree in Corporate & Organizational Communication. While at WVU, Tennant was selected as the first female Mountaineer mascot.

Following the completion of her undergraduate degree Tennant started her broadcasting career working at television stations in Clarksburg and Charleston where she reported the news for more than ten years. Prior to being elected, Tennant was co-owner of Wells Media Group LLC, a Charleston based video production and media training company she operated with husband Erik Wells.

Secretary Tennant is dedicated to using a practical and common sense approach in fulfilling her duties as the Secretary of State. It is her principle belief that being an elected official allows for her to be a servant to the people of West Virginia.

Secretary Tennant is very active with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). She is currently Co-Chair of the International Relations Committee and only days upon entering office presented and was awarded a bid to host the 2011 NASS Summer Conference. Tennant represented West Virginia while traveling with a dozen other secretaries of state in Taiwan. She met with Taiwan President Ma Ying-Jiao along with officials from the Taiwanese Council of Agricultural and Mainland Affairs and other national leaders and business owners. Recently, Tennant was named one of only twenty-

four (24) to the Aspen Institute's Rodel Fellowship program in public service. She is the first and only West Virginian to receive the fellowship in the five years of its existence.

Along with her duties as Secretary of State, Tennant also sits on the boards of the American Heart Association and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Secretary Tennant currently resides in Charleston with husband State Senator Erik Wells and daughter Delaney.

The Secretary of State spoke of the historical significance of the United States Constitution, the fact that the Constitution serves as the model for most every other Constitution in existence today, the practically unlimited freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, the need to uphold and protect the Constitution, and offered encouragement for each and every student to take full advantage of the opportunities provided by the United States Constitution to obtain a free thorough and efficient education which is a responsibility of every citizen in this federal democratic republic.

As the chief election officer of the state, the Secretary emphasized the ‘one person, one vote’ concept that is so foundational to the democratic principles we hold so dearly.

The assembly began with the presentation of the colors by our award-winning Capital High School Army JROTC Color Guard. Our show choir, the Voices In Perfection or VIPs, with musical accompaniment by the pride of Capital High, the Capital High School Marching Band, rendered a stirring medley of America the Beautiful followed by our National Anthem – The Star Spangled Banner.

Throughout the program the VIPs offered several instrumental and vocal musical selections of a decidedly patriotic nature consistent with the theme of the assembly.

The entire student body was commended for the mature, responsible, and attentive way in which they conducted themselves throughout the entire assembly. The entire administration, faculty and staff of Capital High School, as well as the Secretary of State, is extremely proud of and pleased with the collective reception and response of all our students to the Constitution Day/Citizenship Day assembly presentation.

HOW TO AVOID TARDINESS TO CLASS (Suggested Locker Routine & Time Management)

(When to Go to Your Locker)

7:10 To Locker – Obtain all books and materials for 1st and 2nd period classes. Take all of these books and materials to Home Room with you.9:38 To Locker - After Home Room during Extended Walk Time – Discard books and materials from previous periods. Obtain all books and materials needed for all classes prior to your respective lunch period

To Locker - When going to your respective lunch – Discard books and materials from previous periods. Obtain all books and materials needed for classes before 6th period - Take these books and materials to lunch with you!

(Students who have 6th period lunch may need to carry materials for 3 class periods prior to then.)

1:10 To Locker - After 6th period during Extended Walk Time – Discard books and materials from previous periods. Obtain all books for 7th and 8th period classes.

Extended Walk TimeExtended Walk Time (8 minutes) is provided to afford both students and teachers an opportunity to accommodate personal needs at strategic points during the school day. An opportunity is provided mid-morning. Additionally, an opportunity is provided mid-afternoon. You are encouraged to condition yourself to take advantage of the opportunity established within the routine suggested above to provide for your own comfort and convenience.

(The respective student lunch period is a naturally occurring, mid-day opportunity.)

Points of Emphasis Always proceed directly from one class to the next. Stopping to talk will

practically ensure that you will be tardy to your next class. Always go to class first to obtain permission from your teacher for that period to

go to the R/R between classes. Always go to class first to obtain permission from your teacher for that period to

go to a locker; see a counselor; see an administrator; see another teacher about an assignment, etc.

The first Instructional Support Day (I. S.) of the 2012-13 school year will be held at Capital High School on Monday October 15, 2012.As usual, teachers will be in their respective rooms to meet with parents from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM.

Beginning at 10:00 AM the C.H.S. Faculty Senate will convene and will conclude its business at 12:00 PM. Lunch will be observed from 12:00 until 1:00.

After lunch, staff development will follow lasting from 1:00 until 4:00 PM in various locations throughout the building.

LOCAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCILMEETING ON 10/11/12

Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend and participate in the Local School Improvement Council meetings. Created by an act of the West Virginia Legislature, the LSIC affords parents and guardians important opportunities to participate in the decision making of the school.

The regular Capital High School Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) will always meet at 6:00 PM the Thursday before the scheduled county-wide Instructional Support day unless otherwise specified.

The annual Capital High School Attendance Area LSIC meeting will be held at West Side Elementary School on Thursday December 6, 2012 beginning at 6:00 PM in the evening. This meeting will be hosted by the Superintendent of Schools and the Kanawha County Board of Education.

A viable LSIC is an essential advocacy group that can serve to ensure the success of the school in general and the highest levels of student achievement in particular!

Below are the dates for the Instructional Support days and the meeting dates for the Capital High School Local School Improvement Council.

Instructional Support Days LSIC Meeting dates

IS Day - October 15, 2012 *LS I C - October 11, 2012* December 06, 2012 Area meeting at West Side Elementary I S Day - December 21, 2012 LSIC - December 13, 2012I S Day - February 11, 2013 LSIC– February 07, 2013I S Day - April 08, 2013 LSIC - March 28, 2013*IS Day June 03, 2013 LSIC – May 16, 2013

NEW FACULTY MEMBER

As we had reported earlier several new faces appear at Capital High School for this 2012 - 2013 school year. We ask that you join us in giving a hearty welcome to Ms. Patricia Bradley to the home of the Cougars!

Ms. Bradley will be filling the recently vacated Media Specialist/TV Technician position.

She hails from the Wheeling area and has taught in the public school system and at Fairmont State University. She has served in the West Virginia Legislature and most recently was the Director of the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau.

She is a very talented person who owns her own business specializing in web page design, advertising, and marketing. We are fortunate to have a person with all the experiences, skills, and background she possesses join our faculty.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 will be the day that parent teacher conferences will be hosted in Kanawha County Schools. There will be no school that day for students. Faculty members will report to Capital High School at 12:00 noon and remain until 8:00PM to meet with parents and discuss the academic progress of students and any other issues that need to be addressed.

Parents are to schedule appointments with individual teachers on materials that students will be bringing home for that purpose. All parents are encouraged to meet with the teachers of their student(s) to demonstrate their support of the students and teachers of Capital High School, for the education of all students, and the educational process in general.

Contacts:Alliance for a Healthier Generation Megan McIntyre917-399-5250megan.mcintyre@HealthierGeneration.org

Charleston Youth Leading the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Selects Mataio Swain, 14 for 2011-2012 Youth Advisory Board for Second Year of Service

(NEW YORK) August 1, 2012 – Mataio Swain, 14, of Charleston, along with 20 outstanding young people, has been selected to serve on the 2012-2013 Youth Advisory Board for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, an organization founded by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation. Mataio is entering his second year of service on the Board.

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation Youth Advisory Board is one of the only youth-led advisory groups in the country focused on childhood obesity issues. With a belief that young people play a crucial role in engaging and educating their peers and in creating healthier communities, the Alliance relies on the Youth Advisory Board to advise the organization on how best to inspire young people to make healthy behavior changes and become leaders and advocates for healthy eating and physical activity.

“We believe that listening to youth perspective and empowering them to make a difference is critical helping combat this public health crisis,” says Ginny Ehrlich, CEO of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. “The Alliance is committed to supporting the

amazing work of our Youth Advisory Board and showcasing the powerful impact youth can have to inspire healthy living in their schools and communities.”

In addition to their role as advisors and thought-leaders on childhood obesity issues, a cornerstone of the Youth Advisory Board is their commitment to service-learning. Each board member is responsible for initiating healthy changes in their own neighborhoods and school districts by engaging in service-learning programs in their communities.

As a part of his work, Mataio over the past year has been able to partner with the YMCA’s Keys for Healthy Kids Program in an effort to find healthier options for his Counties lunch program. In the partnership with the YMCA, Mataio created a presentation that was shown to several community organizations. Invited to speak at the State Capitol, Mataio led the crowd (and schools across the state that tuned in) in the cupid shuffle line dance to promote physical activity and to motivate youth to get active. Mataio also organized the effort plant, and tend a community garden at the YMCA. The youth involved in summer camps got in on the action and will enjoy the harvest very soon.

“I have a friend who has suffered greatly because of his weight. This friend is tormented at school and has difficulty getting around. Last year he almost died because of complications from being obese,” says Mataio. “I feel really bad for the difficulties my friend faces and would love to help him and others like him… In order to combat the problem, those who experience the problem must be involved in the solution.”

Mataio is in 9th grade at Capital High School. He is very involved in his community through the YMCA and has a passion for music. He sang and danced in his middle school’s show choir. He also played tennis for his school and stays active at the YMCA by playing football and basketball in community leagues.

Following a nationwide search, the Alliance selected a group of youth ages 8-17 from diverse backgrounds to serve on the Board. These youth leaders are invited to join the Alliance for one year of service based on a combination of factors, including evidence of their passion for living a healthier life and a desire to inspire others to join them.Other members of the 2012-2013 Youth Advisory Board are:

Rogelio Bejarano,16, Van Nuys, CaliforniaZach Dell, 15, Austin, TexasGuido Dominguez, 11, Miami Beach, FloridaMajor Dukes, 12, Greensboro, GeorgiaJodi Evans, 9, Bowie, MarylandAkansha Jain, 16, Omaha, NebraskaDanyel Jonnson, 10, Sanosteel Tonatchi, New MexicoBodhi Lovely, 11, Russellville, ArizonaDaniel Muller, 16, Weston, ConnecticutAshlyn Pinkins, 15, Gretna, LouisianaEthan Oro, 13, Menlo Park, California

Joe Bear Ortiz, 14, Conifer, ColoradoKyle Ortmeier, 17, Faulkton, South DakotaAnita Rao, 15, Pearland, TexasChloe Rosen, 17, Concord, MassachusettsMiranda Rosen, 16, Henderson, NevadaBobby Sena, 9, Orlando, FloridaSarwat Siddiqui, 16, Staten Island, NYKatie Stagllano,12, Summerville, South CarolinaHaile Thomas, 11, Marana, Arizona

Youth leaders, parents, school administrators, teachers and community members all play an important role in inspiring kids to life healthier lives. Visit www.healthiergeneration.org to learn more about the work of the Alliance’s Youth Advisory Board and how anyone can get involved.

About the Alliance for a Healthier GenerationThe Alliance for a Healthier Generation works to address one of the nation’s leading public health threats – childhood obesity. The goal of the Alliance is to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015, and to empower kids nationwide to make healthy lifestyle choices. Founded in 2005 by the American Heart Association and William J. Clinton Foundation, the Alliance works to positively affect the places that can make a difference to a child’s health: homes, schools, doctor’s offices and communities.

STUDENT SIGN-OUT, SIGN-IN, RETURN TO CLASS

(From pages #12 and #13 of the 2011 – 2012 Capital High School Student Handbook)

The following procedures cover signing out, signing in after an absence or when tardy, and returning to class after an absence:

Signing-Out

1. The student should have his/her agenda book. 2. The student must bring a note signed by the parent or guardian to the

Attendance Office one day in advance of the sign-out date. 3. The parent or guardian must call the Attendance Office one day in

advance of the sign-out date. 4. All medical or legal appointments must be verified in writing on an

appointment card or official stationery, by a physician, dentist, law enforcement official, legal agent, or a representative of the office/firm visited.

NOTE ADDED: Absent compliance with items #2 and #3 above a parent/guardian must be present in order for a student to be signed out of school.

NOTE: There should never be an occasion wherein a student leaves the

campus before the scheduled end of his/her school day without signing out

through the Attendance Office. Students who do so will be considered as

having skipped and will be dealt with accordingly. They will be credited

with an unexcused absence for the day as well.

Signing In Following an Absence or Tardy

The student arriving late to school and/or returning to school after three (3) or more consecutive day’s absence:

1. Must appear at the Attendance Office window and have his/her admit processed before being allowed to return to class.

2. Shall not be permitted to sign in tardy or late for school, for reasons other than those authorized under the State Department of Education guidelines covering excused and unexcused absences.

CSU SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The ninth grade teachers are pleased to recognize the following Students of the Month for September. These students have demonstrated excellence in academics in their specific academic courses.English 9 - Mrs. A. Miller Kaitlyn Lamotta

Mrs. M. Harrah Riley SimmermanMrs. S. Garrison Dijon Stokes

Honors English Mrs. M. Harrah Nykiera Dixon

Algebra 1A Miss S. Choi Jeremy MartinMrs. G. Turner Landon PalmerMr. B Clark Jay HaapalaMrs. Marino Iahnna Henry

Algebra 1 Miss S. Choi Kasonja Hill

Honors Geometry Mrs. G. Turner Bryan PaddockMrs. Kline Kayla BarbazetteMr. B. Clark Megan WrightMrs. J Price Brittany Dotson

Honors Biology Mrs. A. Roach Megan Wright

Physical Science Mrs. A. Roach Ashley FisherMr. M. Green James Elan

Mrs. A Hoskins

World History Mr. SwayneMrs. K Snyder Iahanna HenryMrs A Fields Jay Haapala

AP World History Mrs. P. Kerner Bryce Goldsmith

HS 101 Mr. Scott

Art 9 Mrs. C Pennington Alexis Vickers

COUNSELING CORNER

WESTEST Scores have been sent home with your students. If you have any questions regarding your child’s scores, please contact their counselor. Counselor assignments:Mrs. Lori McNabb: A-EMrs. Lisa Dorsey: F-KMrs. Ann Flynt: L-RMrs. Jennifer Stowers: S-ZSENIORS:

Schedule to take the ACT and/or SAT Apply to colleges that offer the degree of interest See your counselor to request transcripts be sent to your colleges of choice Submission of the FAFSA by April 15, 2013 Promise Scholarship must be completed on-line by March 1, 2013. Apply at

www.cfwv.com College Goal Sunday (Free help with completing the FAFSA)- February 10,

2013.

College Scholarship Searches-www.cfwv.com-www.fastweb.comYou may also visit Capital High web page: www.capitalhigh.org for list of scholarships.ACT test dates:Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee RequiredOctober 27, 2012 September 21, 2012 Sept. 22-Oct. 5,2012December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012 November 3-16, 2012February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 January 12-18, 2013

April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 9-22, 2013June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4-17, 2013PSAT- Any student interested in participating in the PSAT should see Mrs. Woolwine to register and pay the required $16.00 fee. Juniors: All Juniors will be participating in the ASVAB testing on November 5th. Any Senior that would like to participate, please see your counselor.Sophomores- All Sophomores will be participating in the PLAN test at the end of October. The date will be announced within the next week. Freshman- We hope you are settling in and on the right track your first 9 weeks of Capital High School. The transition from middle school to high school can sometimes be challenging. If you are experiencing any anxieties, having a hard time adjusting, or just have questions, please do not hesitate to see your counselor.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE VIPS

Our second choreography workshop will be October 7-8 where Mr. Crisler will complete our competition show, BE A STAR, for our participation in Kanawha County’s SWING SING, November 18, 2012 at 2:30 PM (more to come in the November’s newsletter). All State Chorus members have begun practice each day as we prepare for our audition in February. VIPs will also host a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction the night of Parent/Teacher Conferences, October 16th from 4-7 PM. Spaghetti Dinner price will be $6.00 and individual baskets will begin at $20.00. The VIPs have been active in fund raising as well and will be selling THAT’S MY PAN, October 9-23 (orders due) with delivery the second week in December in time for the holidays and Holiday Wreaths, October 23-31 (orders due) with delivery the Friday after Thanksgiving and. See any VIP member to place an order or contact Mrs. Corbett at KCorbett@kcs.kana.k12.wv.us

PHYSICAL EDUCATION:

We are working on a Hockey unit in Physical Education.  Our students are working hard on hockey skills and incorporating those into real game situations.  We are warming up with team games so students will continue to get to know each other and appreciate the different level of skills.  Students are helping those a little less skilled and the skilled are working hard to improve their ability in different areas of activities. Our next unit will be SPIDERBALL which is new to our physical education program this year.  The students will use a long hook to launch and catch a ball that resembles a spider web.  The skills used here will be eye-hand coordination as well as accuracy in throwing.  This game will be played as volleyball, basketball and other ways but students will be using the spiderball and hooks to complete the games. 

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

 The first meeting for the Capital High School chapter of the National Honor Society will be on October 18, during Club Activity Day. 

FROM THE STUDIO

Dance students have already completed a performance assessment on basic jazz skills and are moving into jazz progressions/combinations. It is challenging but the students are certainly working hard to achieve success. Dance Company students have been focused on Hip Hop movement in preparation for Homecoming. Company members take Ballet weekly along with Jazz/Modern classes. We have three pieces of choreography in production and two more on the way. Workshops with Heather Looney will be conducted in September and on October 12th students will attend a Lecture/Demonstration by Philadanco at the Clay Center. Immediately following the performance, Dance Company members will participate in a workshop with members of Philadanco here at the school.

The Dance Company continues to work hard in preparation for upcoming performances. Our first scheduled performance will be our Homecoming pep assembly where we will test out some of our new skills. It should be one to watch this year as we are incorporating some “throwbacks,” adding some guests from Dance III and introducing a Senior feature that won’t soon be forgotten. Put December 1st and 2nd on your calendar as it will be our first showcase and will include all the work we have done so far, as well as some other guest performances.

We are currently selling Save Around books and, as always, have Kroger cards available. Please contact Ms. Legg if you would like one of the books or cards. Below you will find some bullets regarding things we have upcoming. Please feel free to email or call Ms. Legg for more information on ANY of these events or to book us for a performance.

Email: alegg@kcs.kana.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-348-6500 ext. 159

October 12th --Homecoming Pep Assembly December 1st or 2nd-- Contemporary Holiday Performance December 22nd --Performing Arts Holiday

The 2nd Tuesday of Every month is the Dance Booster meeting at 6PM.

STRINGS

After an intensive search, we are happy to report that a string orchestra teacher was hired on Friday, September 28. His name is Dr. Jeffrey Lipscomb, and he is a graduate of Capital High School. He has a BM in Music Education from Ohio University, an MM

from Ohio University, and a PhD from Louisiana State University in Music Composition, with a minor in Orchestral Conducting. He is an accomplished composer with many published works and has conducting experience internationally. He has been serving as an administrative intern with the West Virginia Symphony for the past several months but really wanted to return to his Alma mater as a staff member.  We truly believe he is the right person for this job and has been well worth the wait. 

Student Council News

It’s time for Homecoming 2012! Our theme for this year is “Knights Out!” as our football team faces the Cabell Midland Scarlet Knights on Friday, October 12 at Laidley Field. Homecoming Week activities and themes:

Monday, Oct. 8—MTV Day! Students will dress by class level theme. Freshmen are Country, Sophomores are Techno, Juniors are Rock, and Seniors are R&B/HipHop.

Tuesday, Oct. 9—Cartoon Day! There are no set class level themes; dress as your favorite character and have fun!

Wednesday, Oct. 10—Decade/Era Day! Freshmen are 1950s, Sophomores are 1920s, Juniors are Ancient Rome, and Seniors are the 1980s. The assembly activity will be a variety of events designed to include as much of the student body as possible.

Thursday, Oct. 11—Class Color Day! Freshmen are Commitment to Graduate Green (light green), Sophomores are teal, Juniors are gray, and Seniors are pink. Assembly activity is kickball!

Friday, Oct. 12—Ultimate Blue and Gray Day! Students are encouraged to go all out and wear their blue and gray to show school spirit. We will hold our Fall sports pep assembly, be stunned by our Dance Company, and have a few other surprises! Additionally, we will hold our Homecoming Court parade beginning at 6:30 pm behind the State Capitol building. We will progress to Laidley Field, parade around the track, then hold court final activities with the crowning of our Homecoming Queen and King at halftime of the game.

Saturday, Oct. 13—Homecoming Dance! Dance hours are 8-11 pm in our Commons. Ticket sales will take place Monday-Friday of Homecoming week during all lunch times. Ticket prices are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. All students and guests MUST have a signed CHS dance contract before they will be admitted.

Your 2012 Homecoming Court members are: Freshmen Tyrhee Pratt and Brooke Webb,Sophomores Kashaun Haley and Emily Clifford, Juniors Austin McNeely and Misty Morrison, and Senior Court will be Noelle Frame, Olivia Myers, Kenzie Greer, Kevin Smith, CJ Harvey, and Daquan Yarbrough. Final results will be announced at halftime of the game.