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CHEROKEE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL
25901 EAST ARAPAHOE ROAD
AURORA, COLORADO 80016
720.886.1900 / FAX
720.886.1989
www.cherokeetrail.cherrycreekschools.org
COUGAR TRACKS
Vol. 12
Issue 8
APril 2015
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Where we’re going, into APril...
CTHS Administration
1
CTHS Directory
2
Dates & Times
3
Student & Staff
Successes
4-7
Activities
8-9
Athletics
10-12
Seniors
13-15
Testing
16-19
School News
20-30
Technology
31-33
CTHS Counseling
34
PTCO35
Calendar of Events
36
* ACT on April 28th with a delayed start for grades 9, 10, and
12. See page 15 for schedule and more information.
* CMAS testing April 29, 30, and May 1st. See page 16 for
more information.
* Semester two finals are right around the corner. Please see
page 17 for a schedule and tips on how to prepare.
* AP/IB testing schedule is on page 18. Please call
720.886.2040 if you have questions.
2015-2016 Student Check-In Dates
Please mark your calendars for your student(s) check-in.
August 5, 2015
Sophomores: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Seniors: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Changes for
immunization
requirements
for 2015-2016
school year
August 6, 2015
Freshmen: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Juniors: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First day of school for all grades: August 13, 2015
See page 27 for more
information
CTHS Mission Statement - Our actions will ignite the genius and nurture the goodness within us all.
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Directory
CTHS
administration
Kim Rauh
Principal
Andy Dewett
Assistant Principal
Rob McLelland
Assistant Principal
Mark Wahlstrom
Assistant Principal
Julian Jones
Assistant to the Principal
AP & IB Coordinator
Steve Carpenter
Athletic Director
Important
Phone Numbers
CTHS IMPORTANT
PHONE NUMBERS
(720)886-XXXX
ATHLETICS1920
ACTIVITIES1940
ATTENDANCE Alpha A-Led 2263
Alpha Lee-Z 2262
BOOKKEEPING1934
COUNSELING1980
POST GRAD1981
DEANSAlpha A-Led 2202
Alpha Lee-Z 2024
MAIN OFFICE1909
SECURITY1990
TRANSPORTATION7400
SCHOOL CLOSURE HOTLINE
720-554-4701
Christine Jones
Activities Director
Denise Johnson
Alpha A-Led
Joe Sarro
Alpha A-Led
Melinda Kenny
Alpha Lee-Z
Loren Turner
Alpha Lee-Z
Counseling
Counseling Coordinator
Joi Green
Post-Grad Counselor
Jill Horan
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A-Cas Cat-F G-Hou How-Lov
Laura Miller
Sameen DeBard
Jill Horan
Craig Enlund
Low-Oj Ok-Sca Sce-Vill Vim-Z Shondra Carpenter
Kedar Witte
Tom Hacker
Joi Green
Dates and Times
CTHS 2014-2015 Bell Schedule
REGULAR DAY
BlockTime 1A & 1B
7:10 - 8:49
2A & 2B
8:56 - 10:35
3A & 3B
10:42 - 11:19
11:19 - 12:58
OR
10:42 - 11:44
11:44 - 12:21
12:21 - 12:58
OR
10:42 - 12:21
12:21 - 12:58
4A & 4B
1:05 - 2:44
99 minute class
99 minute class
37 minute lunch
99 minute class
62 minute class
37 minute lunch
37 minute class
99 minute class
37 minute lunch
99 minute class
COLLABORATIVE DAY (Wednesdays)
BlockTime 1A & 1B
7:46 - 9:16
2A & 2B
9:23 - 10:53
3A & 3B
11:00 - 11:37
11:37 - 1:07
OR
11:00 - 11:53
11:53 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:07
OR 11:00 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:07
4A & 4B
1:14 - 2:44
90 minute class
90 minute class
37 minute lunch
90 minute class
53 minute class
37 minute lunch
37 minute class
90 minute class
37 minute lunch
90 minute class
Cougar Collaborative Time (CCT)
CTHS will be holding collaborative teacher meetings
on Wednesday mornings 7:00 a.m. — 7:40 a.m. Students are welcome to be at school but will remain in
the cafeteria, commons, gym, or media center. Classes
begin at 7:46 a.m. The purpose of CCT is to allow
teachers to focus on the student achievement expectations of both Cherokee Trail and the Cherry Creek
School District. We want to continue offering the best
academic environment possible. Classes will begin at
7:46 a.m. each Wednesday EXCEPT on the following
date:
April 29 (PARCC Testing)
ATTENDANCE OFFICE located in the Main Office
Due to increasing enrollment, attendance
lines are not answered directly; therefore,
please leave a voice mail with your student’s
name, SPELLING LAST NAME, your name
& phone number, and reason for absence. If you must speak with attendance, please
leave a request for a return phone call on the
voice mail:
Absences: Last Name A - Led: 720-886-2263 Last Name Lee -Z: 720-886-2262
Early Dismissal
Last Name A - Led: 720-886-1915
Last Name Lee - Z: 720-886-1912
APPOINTMENTS/EARLY DISMISSALS—
We prefer that students bring a note from
their parent/guardian to ATTENDANCE IN
THE MAIN OFFICE BEFORE SCHOOL with
time and reason for early dismissal as well as
phone number where the parent/guardian can
be reached. The note MUST BE SIGNED by
the parent/guardian. Parent/guardians may
also call the appropriate attendance number
(above) the night before or at least one hour
prior to dismissal time to arrange for their
student to meet them out front.
If possible, please ask your student to pick
up his/her early dismissal pass in the Main
Office/Attendance. Thank you!
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Student and Staff Success
Celebration with the superintendent
On March 24th, CT had three people recognized at the
Celebration with the Superintendent, Dr. Harry Bull, Jr.:
Janice Cobb, CT Office Manager, and English teachers Molly
Robbins and Tina Barber. Each honoree received a personal
invitation to attend the celebration and be recognized in front
of their peers for their excellent contribution to our school.
Thank you for all you do. Congratulations!
High School Writing Assessment achievements
CT would like to congratulate five juniors who earned advanced score on the High School Writing
Assessment by two separate graders. In addition to meeting all the requirements of the task, their
essays demonstrated mastery of the prompt in a way that showed critical thinking and a mature
understanding of the subject. The essays were organized in a logical cohesive way with a strong
voice and clarity of their ideas. There was something special about these papers that made the
graders think about the topic in a new way. Congratulations to McKenzie Atkin, Gianna Ciaglia, Dylan
Oh, Omer Siddiqui, and Shannon Robinson. These individuals will be recognized in front of our
faculty and staff on April 15th.
The HSWA is an 11th grade assessment of writing. It aids in identification of English placement for
high school students and evaluation of writing programs, identifies students needing remedial work,
profiles a picture of student writing performance, and provides teachers with information about their
scoring relative to the district scoring. The HSWA was administered in January, 2015.
CT Students perform at foundation gala
The Cherokee Trail trio, Cantabile, was selected
to perform at the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation Gala on March 11th. The trio is made up of
sophomore Amelia Powell (flute), junior Jiae Choi
(cello), and sophomore Kalei Lasit (violin). Cantabile’s perform during the cocktail hour earned
rave reviews – congratulations!
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Student and Staff Success
Teachers of the year tea reception
Cherokee Trail continues to honor our
Teachers of the Year, Julie Scheffel
and Neil Guy. On March 18, 2015,
Julie and Neil were introduced to the
community at a tea reception held at
Grandview High School. Principal Kim
Rauh had an opportunity to introduce
CT’s winners to the winners and
guests from all schools on hand. As
the first school to present, Mrs. Rauh
used the opportunity to share the
accomplishments and accolades of our
school winners and set the bar high for
the other honorees.
The next ceremony for our winners
is a banquet on Wednesday, May 13,
2015. With a 5:00 p.m. reception and
6:00 p.m. dinner, the evening is sure
to be successful celebration of our
teachers who deserve the recognition.
Tickets are on sale until April 28th,
so please call Mary Jo Brown at
720.886.2050 or email at mbrown88@
cherrycreekschools.org to reserve
your tickets. Please keep in mind that
seating is limited so purchase your
reservations early.
Congratulations to Megan Webb –
Colorado American History
Teacher of the Year
Ms. Webb teaches IB 20th Century, Concurrent
Enrollment US History, and AP US History.
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Student and Staff Success
Outstanding Youth Leader of the Year
Senior Juleon Duran was awarded the Outstanding Boy Scout Leader in
Cherry Creek School District. To receive this award, district leaders weigh
the accomplishments and overall leadership of all the scouts. The scout
who distinguishes himself above and beyond all scouts in the district is
awarded the Outstanding Youth Leader of the year.Congratulations, Juleon.
CT is proud to have a strong leader like you!
Student Scholarships
Cherokee Trial has many students who are awarded
scholarships each year. Here is just a sampling of the
accomplishments of the senior class thus far:
** Prudential Spirit of Community Bronze Medal:
Breanna Wheeler
** Comcast Leaders and Achievers:
Breanna Wheeler
** Boettcher Scholarship:
Caroline Kvietok and Sidharth Tyagi
** Prudential Volunteer Certificate:
Kathryn Knabenshue
** National Merit Finalists: Scholarships
depending upon the school’s allocation for
National Merit status:
John Barnhill
Raymond Lu
Sidharth Tyagi
** Presidential Scholar Candidate:
Raymond Lu
** Academy Appointment:
Yun Sung (Naval Academy)
** Daniels Scholar:
Peyton Deal
Park Scholarship
Caroline Kvietok
Michigan State
Elia Pales
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** George E. Hailey, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc. scholarship
Jeremiah Hodges
If your student would like to be
recognized for his/her scholarship,
please stop by the Main Office or email:
mbrown88@cherrycreekschools.org
Activities
In March, CT presented the musical, The
Addams Family, and the Major Works Concert
both of which were outstanding performances
and enjoyed by all who attended.
Congratulations to CT
TSA (Technology Student
Association), led by Paul
Clinton, Jared Merrill, and
Ben Nuebel, for finishing 3rd
in the state competition.
CT placed 1st in the following events:
*Castle Ballistics: Allan MacDougall III, Anthony
Desisto, Kyle Knibbe
*CNC Production: Archik Raje, Zach Goldsmith
*Dragster Design: Henry Kvietok
*Extemporaneous Speech: Seth Wilburn
*Integrated Autonomous Vehicle: Colton Curtis,
Job Saunders, Travis Terreault
*SciVis: Brett Yoder, Henry Kvietok, Michael
Whittaker
*Transportation Modeling: Zach Goldsmith
We had many other 2nd and 3rd place events as
well. Additionally, Michael Whittaker was elected
to be the State TSA Secretary. Great job, TSA!
Red Cross Club sponsored our annual blood
drive supporting Bonfils Blood center and it was a
tremendous success this year! There were fortyone units of blood collected resulting in the 2nd
largest collection ever for CT. Forty-one units
of blood translates into saving over 320 lives.
Thank you to all who took the time to donate in
support of this very worthy cause.
The Addams Family performance is being
considered for the “Bobby G’s” which is the
high school version of the Tony Awards. The
performance was attended by representatives
from the Denver Center for the Performing
Arts who will, if appropriate, nominate CT for
various awards including best actor/actress,
best ensemble chorus, best musical, etc. The
nominations will be announced in April and the
awards ceremony is a “red carpet” type affair
held at the Buell Theatre.
In Visual Arts, Evan Olea earned national
recognition for his Scholastics submission. Evan
has been invited to a ceremony at Carnegie
Hall and his work will be displayed in New York
City. Congratulations to Evan and his teacher,
Michael Chimento. In addition, the art department
is pleased to announce that two of our students’
artwork was selected to be displayed at the
Denver Art Museum. Special recognition to Lev
Goldberg for a graphic design piece and Lauren
McBeth for a patriotic photo collage. These
items were on display at the Denver Art Museum
through April 2.
Other productions and events in March included
the Ensemble Showcase Concert, the NHS Prom
Fashion Show, and the CTHS Talent Show. CT
has many talented and outstanding students and
staff who are truly committed and work tirelessly
to ensure quality performances in all areas!
Congratulations to all!
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Activities
Reasons to Celebrate
By Tavishi Chopra-Communications Director
Hey Cougars! So at the time of the last article, we had raised over $23,000 for Wish Week. But we
still weren’t done! After gathering money from the restaurant nights, feeder schools, the boys’ volleyball game at Grandview, and Swish for a Wish, our grand total is $31,001.05!!!! What a record breaking Wish Week we had, Cougars! Thank you so much for all of your participation!
It’s time to take all this positive energy and gear it towards the next event: Prom Week. Prom Week
will be held from April 20 to April 25. Our third annual Mr. CT, King of the Stars, will be on April 20. Mr.
CT is a competition open to juniors and seniors. It is to see who embodies CT spirit the best. In other
words, who bleeds burgundy and navy? Come to the auditorium at 7 pm on April 20 to find out!
The week will end with Prom on April 25 at Sports Authority Field. The theme and spirit days will be
revealed on April 10, so be sure to check out the posters around the school. In the meantime, here is
what you can do:
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Get a dress!
Rent a tux
Make the hair and nails appointment
Make some dinner reservations
Reserve a limo
Be sure to buy prom tickets in the commons from April 20 to April 25 during all lunches.
DECA Corner
* CT DECA is selling King Soopers gift cards. Each card costs $5, and they are RELOADABLE, with
the proceeds benefitting CT DECA. They can be used at ANY King Sooper’s. See the customer service desk or a cashier to reload your card!
* A short reminder that DECA Lettering is due April 11. Don’t forget to fill out a form and see if you are
eligible. Our Senior Awards/Lettering Dinner will follow in late April.
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Athletics
Winter sports has
now wrapped up
their regular and
post-season play.
Congratulations to
all of the athletes
who participated and
competed!
On a special note,
Boys Basketball
Coach Morgan
Gregory was named
Centennial League
Boys Basketball
Coach of the year!
Congratulations to
David Thornton as
All-Centennial League
First Team; Ronnie
Barfield and Jaizec
Lottie, All-Centennial
League Second Team;
and Izaiah Lottie, AllCentennial League
Honorable Mention.
This years girls
basketball has
achieved new heights.
Congratuations to
Juniors Anastacia
Johnson and Kenzie
McLelland who
made first team All
Centennial League.
Anastacia Johnson
broke a school
record with 11 steals
vs Mullen this year.
Junior Jaleesa Avery
made second team All
Centennial League. CT
is proud of you!
CT’s co-op hockey
team, comprised of
CT players Sean
DeKramer and
Austin Strauss,
endured an epic six
overtime contest in
the semifinals March
5th, which ended in a
sudden victory goal.
The game was just
over 76 minutes and
is the longest game in
state history. The team
needed only half as
many overtimes to win
the state ice hockey
championship. The
state championship
victory, the first state
championship for the
team since 1979, was
a 3-2 victory in the
3rd overtime against
Monarch.
“We thought if we got
it to overtime we would
win. It’s as simple as
that,” Hockey Coach
Mielnicki said.
“We knew there were
ebbs and flows. But
we stayed disciplined,
the kids were resilient,
and in the end it was
rewarded.”
Congratulations State
Champs!
Congratulations to the
Wrestling All League
Honor recipients!
First Team included
Danny Constant, Seth
Bogulski, Ezequiel
Silva, and Jayden
Jackson. Second
Team awards went to
Lizando Hernandez,
Michael Thelen, Sok
Ku Mun-Williams
and Oreva Koka.
Ezequiel Silva was
named Centennial
League “Newcomer”
of the Year! Way to go
wrestlers.
The spring sports
season kicked off its
practices and regular
seasons starting on
March 5, though many
inches of snow across
the state impacted
scheduled games and
tournaments early in
the season.
Five hundred thirty-four
students registered for
spring sports, ensuring
CT will have teams
comprised of quality
team members and
will be competitive
throughout the season.
Good luck to all!
Dance
Composition
Auditions
Who: Dancers who
have successfully
completed Dance 1 and
Dance 2 AND would
like to be in Dance
Composition for the
2015-2016 school year
When: Tuesday, May
12, 2015
3-4:00 pm
Where: Dance Room
Details: Please wear
appropriate attire and
dance shoes
Questions: Please
contact Mrs. Brown at
mbrown61@cherrycreekschools.org
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Athletics
CTHS Summer Running Camps
Dates: Monday June 15th to Friday August 7th
*High school camp (incoming freshman through seniors and advanced youth) - $65
Monday-Friday 7:30am-9:30am
*Youth Camp (athletes from 4th-8th grade training to compete in track/cross country) - $30
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:00am-9am
Starting this summer the CTXC program is excited to offer a conditioning camp for high school
athletes and youth runners. The high school athletes will train and set a base for the competitive
fall cross country season while learning many of the aspects needed to be successful in distance
running. Younger runners will be exposed to the same fundamentals as the high school athletes but
in a lighter load and less intense setting. Youth athletes attending the camp should have the intention
of competing in cross country and/or distance track running. This is an excellent way to make new
friends while also having a lot of fun in a healthy setting. Our program welcomes all runners of all
abilities and backgrounds. We have a great history and reputation, come see why! All athletes will
need a watch, water bottle, weather appropriate clothes, quality pair of running shoes, and a good
attitude. We take care of the rest!
If you have any questions or would like further information please email:
Girls- Josh Tate Jtate10@cherrycreekschools.org
Boys- Chris Faust Jfaust2@cherrycreekschools.org
To sign up visit:
www.cherrycreekschools.org/athleticsactivities/summercamps
CTHS POMS 2015-2016 Tryouts
April 14-17, 2015
CTHS Dance Room
Tryout Packets and Athletic
Packets are
in the CTHS Athletics Office.
Questions? Contact Mia Brown at
mbrown61@cherrycreekschools.org
CTHS Cheer 2015-2016 Tryouts
Mandatory Pre-Tryout Meetings, 6:00 p.m. in
the Lower Lecture Center:
*New to Cheer: April 7th
*Returning to Cheer: April 8th
*Make-Up date: April 9th
Deadline for tryout paperwork is April 21st at
5:00 p.m. No Exceptions!
Tryouts: April 27th - May 1st
Questions? Contact Coach Scott at
trailjvcheer@gmail.com
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Athletics
2015 Tennis Summer League (JTT-Junior Team Tennis)
for Boys and Girls ages 11-18
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Players compete in the USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT) league www.ustajtt.com
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JTT has Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels in U14 and U18 age groups for both girls
and boys. Players should be able to serve, rally and keep score to play JTT
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Players are grouped into mini-teams of based on gender, age, level
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JTT program is flexible: play as much as you can based on your family’s summer schedule
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JTT is excellent preparation for high school tennis or movement from JV to Varsity
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JTT season runs June 9th--July 27th, (no practice week of July 4th)
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Practices are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings throughout the summer (2 hours each)
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Match dates are on Mondays: 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27
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Program run by Vista Peak coach Simon Morwood and CT coach Paul Whipple (see below)
with college students/players as assistants
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Total cost is $250* for JTT registration, court usage, practices, match play, t-shirt
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$50 deposit due by May 28th to hold a spot. Please make check out to “Paul Whipple” and
either drop off check at CT library or mail to 16245 E Crestline PL, Aurora 80015. Or bring it to the
meeting on the 28th. Rest of payment due at first practice—June 9th
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Parent/player meeting on Thursday, May 28th at 6pm in Cherokee Trail Lecture Center
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For more information, contact:
Paul at pwhipple88@comcast.net (303.437.5912)
Simon sfmorwood@aps.k12.co.us (303.522.9393)
*$250 cost may go up or down based on 2015 Cherry Creek School district tennis court use charges.
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Seniors
Class of 2015,
Mark your calendars
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Seniors
Want to
about your child and
their picture and your
sentiments on the wall for
to see?
Watch your email.
You will be emailed the
template that looks like this.
• Open it
• Change the pictures
• Insert your sentiments
• Save it
• email it back to:
epreimer@yahoo.com
DEADLINE
DEADLINE
is:
APRIL
2015
April
3, 15,
2015
PTCO reserves the right to refuse to
display distasteful pictures and/or
content. Pictures will be displayed at
After Prom.
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Seniors
Class of 2015
SENIOR DAY
Celebration
DATE: Thursday, May 14, 2015
LOCATION: Elitch Gardens
COST: $20.00 ~ Cash Only
TIME: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
PROVIDED: Transportation, admission
and patio party
Cash payment and permission slip (Elitch trip only) is due to
the Activities Office no later than Friday, April 24, 2015.
Students must ride the CTHS bus and are not allowed to provide their
own transportation. Buses leave Elitch Gardens at approximately 4 p.m.
and will return to CT around 5 p.m. but the return time is not guaranteed
due to traffic.
NEW!
PATIO PARTY
Join us for a pizza party on the patio near CT’s lower
parking lot.
TIME: 5 p.m. — 7 p.m.
COST: FREE (If attending Elitch trip)
COST: $5.00 ~ Cash Only
(If NOT attending Elitch trip)
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Testing
ACT for Juniors
ACT Testing Tips
On Tuesday, April 28th, CTHS faculty and staff
will administer the Colorado state mandated
ACT exam to all 11th grade students. CCSD has
provided schools with the opportunity to start
late in order to provide the best possible testing
environment for our juniors.
CTHS will be open for junior test takers only
between 7:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.
Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will come to
school after 10:50 a.m. First period classes will
beging at 11:25 a.m.
Modified late start for all
students, grades 9, 10, and12:
Buses for grades 9, 10, and 12 will arrive at the
normal pickup place, but add four hours to normal pick-up time. At 11:25 a.m. on April 28th,
all CTHS students will resume a modified class
schedule:
1A 11:25-12:09
Passing12:09-12:16
2A 12:16-1:00
Passing1:00-1:07
3A 1:07-1:52
Passing1:52-1:59
4A
1:59-2:44
General Tips
- Work on the easy/quick answers first – focus on
accuracy, not speed.
- Use the process of elimination. Eliminate the
wrong choices first (rather than picking right
answers).
- You should answer every question. - If
guessing, stick with the same letter; i.e. AAAA or
BBBB. - The day before the test, take the day off
from studying; relax.
- Get plenty of sleep the two nights before the
test.
- Eat a healthy breakfast the day of the test; avoid
sugar.
English Section
- This section has 75 questions and you have 45
minutes to complete.
- This section includes structure, grammar,
punctuation, and rhetoric skills.
Math
- This section has 60 questions and you have 60
minutes to complete.
- Subjects covered are Algebra 1 & 2, Arithmetic,
Geometry and Trigonometry.
- BRING AN APPROVED CALCULATOR ( 4
function, scientific and graphing) and make sure
you know the correct way to use your calculator.
Reading
- This section has 40 questions and you have 35
minutes to complete.
- Skim passages for the main idea and then go
straight to the questions. Make sure to pace
yourself on this section.
Science (Technical Reading)
- This section has 40 questions and you have 35
minutes to complete.
- You need a basic understanding of the Scientific
Method.
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Testing
CMAS/PARCC
Cherokee Trail will be conducting end of year (EOY) state mandated CMAS testing for grades
9-11, Wednesday April 29 through Friday, May 1. The schedule for the exams is as follows. If you
have any questions regarding CMAS testing, please contact Chris Carlucci at 720.886.2055.
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 1
Grade 9: ELA Testing 7:10-10:20
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
B Day
Grade 9: No Testing A.M.
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
A Day
Grade 9: Math Testing 7:10-10:50
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
B Day
Grade 10: ELA Testing 7:10-10:20
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
B Day
Grade 10: Math Testing 7:10-10:50
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
A Day
Grade 10: No Testing A.M.
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
B Day
Grade 11: No Testing A.M.
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
B Day
Grade 12: No Testing A.M.
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
B Day
Grade 11: ELA Testing 7:10-10:20 Grade 11: Math Testing 7:10-10:50
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
B Day
A Day
Grade 12: No Testing A.M.
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
A Day
Grade 12: No Testing A.M.
Classes begin at 11:25 a.m.
B Day
Transportation:
Buses will run in the morning at usual times to pick-up students who are scheduled to test. All
other students should plan for bus pick-up during a second run later in the morning. Buses will
be at CTHS stops 4 hours after the normal pick-up time (ex: for students who are not testing, if
the bus normally comes at 6:30 a.m., it will pick-up at the bus stop at 10:30 a.m.).
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Semester 2 Finals
Cherokee Trail High School
Second Semester Final Exam Schedule
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Period 4B Final
7:10-8:49
Break
8:49-8:59
Period 3B Final
8:59-10:38
Break
10:38-10:53
Period 2B Final
10:53-12:32
Buses Depart
12:40
99 minute exam
10 minute break
99 minute exam
15 minute break
99 minute exam
no lunch served
Friday, May 29, 2015
Period 1B Final
7:10-8:49
Break
8:49-8:59
Period 4A Final
8:59-10:38
Break
10:38-10:53
Period 3A Final
10:53-12:32
Buses Depart
12:40
99 minute exam
10 minute break
99 minute exam
15 minute break
99 minute exam
no lunch served
Monday, June 1, 2015
Period 2A Final
7:10-8:49
Break
8:49-9:04
Period 1A Final
9:04-10:43
Buses Depart
10:55
99 minute exam
15 minute break
99 minute exam
no lunch served
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Exam Make Up
(By appointment only)
no school for students
Final exams can be a stressful time but it doesn’t
have to be. Remember that everything your
student has been learning so far this semester
is great preparation for final exams. It is not too
Trail High School
early Cherokee
to start preparing!
As final exams approach
in May,
following
Memorial
Day weekend,
Second Semester Final Exam
Schedule
students should be focused on doing the best
job that they can. Final exams are 20% of the
final course grade in the class, so doing well is
very important.
Once
Thursday, May 28,
2015final exams are taken, final
grades
will
post
to
permanent transcript.
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Testing
Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Testing Schedule MAY 2015
Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate
Testing schedule may 2015
May 4th Morning
IB English Paper 1
AP Chemistry
May 5th Morning
AP Calculus AB & BC
May 6th Morning
AP English Literature
May 7th Morning
IB Psychology Paper 2
AP Spanish Language
May 8th Morning
IB Physics Papers 1&2
AP US History
May 4th Afternoon
AP Psychology
May 5th Afternoon
IB English Paper 2
May 6th Afternoon
IB Psychology Paper 1
AP Physics 1
May 7th Afternoon
NO TESTS
May 8th Afternoon
NO TESTS
May 11th Morning
AP Biology
AP Music Theory
May 13th Morning
IB Spanish B Paper 2
AP English Language
May 14th Morning
IB History Paper 1
AP World History
May 11th Afternoon
IB Physics Paper 3
May 12th Morning
IB Math SL Paper 1
IB Math Studies Paper 1
AP Government
May 12th Afternoon
IB Spanish B Paper 1
May 14th Afternoon
IB Chem Papers 1&2
IB D Tech Papers 1&2
May 18th Morning
IB History Paper 3
May 19th Morning
IB French B Paper 2
May 13th Afternoon
IB Math SL Paper 2
IB Math Studies Paper 2
AP Statistics
May 20th Morning
May 15th Morning
IB Chem Paper 3
IB D Tech Paper 3
AP Human Geography
May 21st Morning
IB Business Paper 2
May 22nd Morning
May 18th Afternoon
IB French B Paper 1
May 19th Afternoon
May 20th Afternoon
IB Business Paper 1
May 21st Afternoon
GRADUATION @4:00 PM
May 22nd Afternoon
May 25th Morning
NO TESTS
May 15th Afternoon
IB History Paper 2
Morning Exams: Students should arrive at 7:30 am to their assigned room with a photo ID.
Afternoon
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May 26th Afternoon
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May 27 Afternoon
May 28 Afternoon
other testing
programs
NO TESTS
NO TESTS
May 29th Afternoon
NO TESTS
Cherokee Trail High School is not a test center for the 2014-2015 school year. The SAT Reasoning and SAT
Subject Tests cannot be taken on the same date.
Register online at www.actstudent.org (link available on Naviance*) - CTHS code is 060086
Morning Exams: Students should arrive at 7:30 am to their assigned room with a photo id.
State ACT April 28, 2015
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doshould
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Exam locations will be published at a later date.
Registration Deadline
Late Deadline
April 18, 2015
June 13, 2015
March 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
March 14-27, 2015
May 9-22, 2015
Register online at www.collegeboard.org (link available in Naviance*) - CTHS code is 060086
SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Deadline
May 2, 2015
April 6, 2015
April 21, 2015
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IB Senior Recognition Ceremony
Friday, May 8th at 1:15 p.m.
in the CTHS Auditorium.
All IB seniors and their families are welcome.
Mandatory Extended Essay Informational Meeting
for IB juniors. Parents are welcome.
Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00 p.m.
in the CTHS Lower Lecture Center
Extended Essay & Extended Essay Camp: This is an important meeting that will explain how to
select a subject/topic, how to access resources, the role of the advisor, and how to work toward
deadlines. The EE is a mandatory component for the IB Diploma. Attendance is mandatory as this
information will not be disseminated in classes.
Next IB Boosters meeting
Thursday, April 16th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
in the Upper Lecture Center.
Topic of discussion: Future planning and proctor training
IB Boosters offers families an opportunity to learn what’s happening at the school and make a
difference in their child’s educational experience. There are many opportunities to get involved.
If you have questions, please contact our president: Lani McBeth at lani@dmcbeth.org.
We welcome your ideas and energy. See you there!
Join us in becoming a Proctor for
our upcoming IB exams.
No experience necessary.
Please sign up by going to:
CTHS’ website- Academics- AP/IB testing
or
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054ea5ac2aa31proctor
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SCHOOL NEWS
School News
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Spirit Week for Prom:
Monday
April 20th Formal Day
Tuesday
April 21st Day
Criss Cross Day—Backwards and Inside out
Wednesday
April 22ndWorkout Wednesday
Thursday
April 23rd Colorado Flag Day
Friday
April 24th We are CT Day—Bring on the Neon
SeniorsNeon Yellow
Juniors Neon Pink
SophomoresNeon Green
Freshmen Neon Blue
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Please keep in mind the dress code at CTHS. It applies during spirit weeks to all!
For more information on the dress code, please see the CTHS Student Handbook.
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Cherokee Trail High School
25901 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Aurora, CO 80016
Activities Office
720.886.1940
Fax 720.886.1987
Last Name of CTHS Student
For office use only
FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED \\BY WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2015
AT 2:45 PM – NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
2015 Prom Guest Registration Information
Limit One Guest per Cherokee Trail High School (CTHS) Student
If you plan to bring an out of school guest to the Prom, that guest MUST BE REGISTERED by April 15th, 2015 at 2:45 p.m. in the Activities
Office. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this deadline. For the safety of all student participants, Cherokee Trail High School Administration has
the right to verify the information provided on the contract, may conduct a criminal records check and has the right to refuse admittance of any guest
to the dance. No middle school students and no guest 21 or over will be allowed to attend the Prom. CTHS students must adhere to the eligibility
requirement to attend and bring a guest to the dance. In addition, Cherry Creek School District has a drug-free, alcohol-free, tobacco-free policy.
All guests are expected to adhere to this policy. Use this contract to complete the registration process.
Cherokee Trail High School Guest Registration Contract
2015 Prom – Saturday, April 25, 2015
I agree to supply completely and truthfully the information below. I understand that Cherokee Trail High School Administration has
the right to verify this information. I understand that Cherokee Trail High School Administration may conduct a criminal records
check and I also understand that Cherokee Trail High School has the right to refuse admittance of my guest to the Prom.
The following rules apply:
1. I must return this completed contract by 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 to the CTHS Deans OR Activities Office
with a copy of my guest’s ID. A list of all approved guests will be posted outside of Activities and at the ticket sales table by
Monday, April 20th. It is the responsibility of the CTHS student to verify that his/her guest’s name is listed.
2. All guests must be under the age of 21, and may not be middle school students. The guest is the responsibility of the CTHS
student. If the guest is asked to leave, the CTHS student will also be asked to leave. No refunds will be given for students
asked to leave the dance.
3. All students and their guests, regardless of age, will be held accountable to CCSD rules regarding alcohol, drugs, and
tobacco.
4. When purchasing tickets, the CTHS student must purchase his/her ticket and the guest ticket at the same time. Guests are not
eligible for the Activities Fee discount.
5. The parent signature below indicates knowledge of the Prom guest and the expectations outlined in this contract.
6. All CTHS students must bring a current CTHS ID and all guests must bring a current photo ID to the dance.
CTHS STUDENT complete this section:
HIGH SCHOOL GUEST complete this section: NON-HIGH SCHOOL GUEST complete this section:
CTHS Student Full Name (Printed clearly)
Guest Student Full Name (Printed clearly)
Guest Full Name (Printed clearly)
CTHS Student Signature
Guest Signature
Guest Signature
CTHS Student’s Parent Signature
Guest’s Parent’s Signature & Phone Number
Guest Date of Birth
CTHS Student’s Parent Phone Number
Guest’s Home School Name/School ID
College or Place of Employment
CTHS Student’s Dean/Admin Name
Guest’s School Dean/Admin Name & Phone #
Emergency Contact – Name (Printed) & Relationship
CTHS Student’s Dean/Admin Signature
Guest’s School Dean/Admin Signature
Emergency Contact- Phone Number
Driver’s License # and State
**Eligibility Requirement: In keeping with the CTHS vision to prepare our graduates for college, work and life, students will be held to CHSAA
eligibility standards for all school dances. Students with 2 or more F grades as of April 16th at 8:00 a.m. will be unable to participate in the Prom.
In addition, students with excessive unexcused absences and/or major behavior concerns may be unable to participate in that event. It is our desire to
see all student involved and enjoying the high school experience, and we believe that our students can and will meet our expectations that they are
strong students FIRST.**
Please return completed form to the CTHS Deans OR Activities Office by 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15th
Form Updated 2/24/15 km
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After Prom
~At the Beach!
Cherokee Trail PTCO is proud to once again host After Prom. This year’s theme is “At the
Beach”. After Prom will take place April 25, 2015 from 11:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. at the Parker Field
House. Students do not have to attend Prom to attend After Prom. Underclassmen may attend
as a guest of upperclassman. Students wishing to bring a guest from a school other than Cherokee Trail must submit a guest registration form by April 15th at 2:45 p.m. (one guest registration form is valid for both Prom and After Prom guests).
Cost: $10 or $8 with activity paw on ID card. Tickets will be sold during all lunches April
21st-24th in the lower commons. Bring cash! Any student planning to attend After Prom must
submit a waiver with parent signature (available in Activities and on the schools website or when
tickets are purchased).
This year we have all the favorites: Bungee Run, Velcro Wall, and many more.
Students won’t go hungry because there will be lots of food! If you’d like to help with a donation, contact Ellie Reimer at epreimer@yahoo.com. Suggested donations are listed below:
Cash Donations to purchase Subs and Sandwiches
Food:
Drinks:
Brownies- 25 dozen
Cookies- 25 dozen
Soda (Pepsi, Coke, Sprite) - 20
cases of 12/24 Packs
Cupcakes- 20 dozen
Water- 10 cases
Small bags of Chips- 20 dozen
If you would like us to do the shopping for you, simply drop off your check at the main office.
Checks can be made out to “CT PTCO”. In the memo of your check, please note “After Prom”. All
food items can be dropped off in the Activities conference room April 23th-24th between 7:00
a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Parents – if you want to join the fun, please contact:
Ellie Reimer 720-474-2822 or epreimer@yahoo.com
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CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHEROKEE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL
PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE/
RELEASE, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK, ASSUMPTION OF
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INDEMNITY
I/We, the undersigned Parents/Guardians of
(herein Child), hereby give our consent and
permission for our child to participate in and attend the 2015 CTHS After Prom (including inflatables and henna tattoos) which shall
occur on April 25-26, 2015.
I/we understand that during my child’s participation in the CTHS After Prom; he/she may be exposed to risk or possible injury. I/we
understand that I/we assume the risk for any injuries or damages resulting from my child’s participation in this activity.
I/we have accepted responsibility to verify with my physician that my child has no physical or psychological problems that would
prohibit his/her participation in the activity, and agree to advise my child to comply with the instructions and directions of the
School District, agents, volunteers and/or employees as participants in this activity.
I/we, in return for my child’s opportunity to participate in the CTHS After Prom do hereby exempt and release Cherry Creek School
District, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers and agents from any and all liability, claims, demands or actions whatsoever
arising out of any damage, loss or injury that my child or I/we might sustain while my child is participating in the activity, whether or
not such damage, loss or injury results from the acts or omissions of Cherry Creek School District, its directors, officers, employees,
volunteers or agents. I/we understand that if I/we do not sign this Release, then my child will not be permitted to participate in the
CTHS After Prom. I/we hereby represent that I am/we are 18 years of age or older, and that I am/we are the parent(s) guardian(s) of
the Participant.
I/we further acknowledge that no representations or promises by Cherry Creek School District representatives have been made to
induce me to sign this Release. I/we further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Cherry Creek School District, from any
claim, cause of action or demand, of any sort or nature, which may at any time be filed or asserted by the Participants participation
in the CTHS After Prom which indemnification shall include any costs and attorneys’ fees that may be incurred as a result of any
claims, causes of action or demands. This release is valid and effective whether the damage, loss or injury is a result of any act or
omission on the part of Cherry Creek School District or its agents, volunteers, or employees. I understand that I voluntarily give up
my right to sue the above-mentioned parties.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF
ALL LIABILITY AND A WAIVER OF ANY RIGHT THAT I MAY HAVE ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND/OR MY CHILD/WARD TO BRING
LEGAL ACTION OR ASSERT CLAIM FOR INJURY OR LOSS OF ANY KIND AGAINST CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT. IF ANY ATTEMPT
FOR CLAIM IS MADE, I UNDERSTAND I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DEFENSE COSTS INCURRED.
I HAVE HAD SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITY TO READ THE ABOVE, BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS, CONSIDER ITS
EFFECTS, UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.
_____________________________________________________
Child/Participant
_____________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian
_______________________________
Date
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School News
Visual Arts News
CTHS International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Examination Show!
The IB Visual Arts students had the opportunity to display the work that they created. At the Open
House on March 18th, students had the opportunity to practice for the presentation component of
their testing by talking about their art and their creative process with attendees of the Open House.
What those who teach can do
Three of your own art teachers will have their own work on display from March 4th- April 15th.
A reception will be on April 16th from 4:30-6:30 at the Art Institute of Colorado, in Denver. Please
come and join us.
AP Drawing, AP 2-D & 3-D
This show will run from April 8-17th, with our open house on April 15th from 5:30-6:30. Please
come and join us!
Spring Art Show Opening CTHS Library This show will be running from April 20th - May1st with our open house on Wednesday, April 29th
from 5:30-6:30 in the CTHS Library.
Other Happenings
-In April, the National Art Honor Society will be
have its induction for select members.
- Michael Chimento’s will be displayed his work
in the Santa Fe Art District on the first Friday of
April, at the Denver School of Photography.
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School News
What: Method to Madness Presents:
The Final Improv Show of the Year!
When: April 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: CTHS Auditorium
Tickets are Free, Laughs Guaranteed
What: Cherokee Trail High School Dance Presents: POP! Dance Showcase
When: Friday, May 1, 2015
at 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Where: CTHS Auditorium
Admission is free!
Immunization Requirements
Changes to the State of Colorado Immunizations requirements for the 2015-2016 school year may
affect your student. Beginning July, 2015, Colorado will require that all students receive two doses of
the Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine or provide documented history of Chickenpox disease in order to
attend school.
If your student does not already have two doses of this vaccine, please contact your health care provider and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. When your student receives the immunization, please send a copy of the updated record to the Cherokee Trail High School clinic.
You can send the record to the clinic fax number 720.886.2258 or email it to the school nurse, Tracy
Altschuler. The updated immunization record must be received by the start of the 2015-2016 school
year.
More information regarding this change can be found at https://www.colorado.gov/pacivic/cdphe/
school-immunizations. Please contact our school nurse with any questions or concerns you may
have.
Tracy Altschuler, RN, BSN
taltschuler2@cherrycreekschools.org
(720) 886-1996
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School News
Cherry Creek School District
5th Annual
Poetry
Slam
Cherry Creek High School, Fine Arts Theater
Friday, April 10, 7:00
$3 Students/ $5 Adults
For Registartion, Rules, and More Info Visit
WWW.CCSDSLAM.WEEBLY.COM
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BOOKKEEPING
The Bookkeeping
Office has posted all
outstanding fines to Power
School. Please check your
student’s Power School for any
outstanding balances.
For your convenience,
payments can be made with a
credit card (Visa, Mastercard
or Discover) or by calling the
Bookkeeping Office at 720886-1934.
SENIORS must pay all
fees and fines to participate
in the graduation ceremony.
Graduation tickets will not be
distributed until the account
balance has been cleared.
Thank you. Pay It Forward to Our Teachers
Pay it forward to the teachers who give us their time and talents each and every day. In order for
teachers to grow, it is important they continue to learn throughout their career. CT wants to encourage
and support these efforts by acknowledging the extra time above and beyond the school day that our
teachers spend in developing their professional toolboxes. Often, a little goes a long way; a cup of
Starbucks coffee, a gift card for dinner out, some goodies for their classroom that were unexpected.
These are just a few of the small tokens we would like to provide
our teaching staff for going above and beyond. There are no grants
out there for this, and our school funds need to be targeted for the
students, so we ask your help providing just that small token of
appreciation and acknowledgment for all they do for our children.
To donate please visit http://www.gofundme.com/djz38o
Using Common Sense
Have you ever wondered whether or not all the time your children are spending on-line,
watching TV, texting their friends, and playing video games is good for them? We have! That’s
why we are making a commitment at our school to teach students how to be good digital citizens.
We’ll explore topics like cyberbullying, on-line privacy, and creative rights and responsibilities.
With strong digital citizenship skills, your children will be able to take advantage of all the wonderful
opportunities of technology and learn how to handle the more challenging issues that they may
experience.
The curriculum and resources we use were developed by Common Sense Media, a
national nonprofit organization. CT encourages you to check out the free parent resources on Common
Sense Media’s website (www.commonsense.org) so that you can stay up-to-date on all things digital.
We are looking forward to the year ahead and helping your children learn how to be safe,
smart, and responsible digital citizens. We rate, educate, and advocate for kids, families, and schools.
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Helpful School Apps for Students and Parents
There are many useful apps for students and parents available on both Android and Apple devices.
Download these Apps onto your smart devices to make access even easier:
Cherokee Trail
High School
It is easy to install.
You won’t need any
usernames
or passwords.
Powerschool for Students
District ID: LKLF
You will need your username
and password
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School Lunch by Nutrislice
Search for:
School Lunch by Nutrislice
School lunch menus and more
information about each food,
including a photo, description,
and ingredients list.
Powerschool for Parents
District ID: LKLF
You will need your username
and password
Schoology
Search for
Cherokee Trail
High School
You can then
log in with
your
username
and password
Technology
cyber tip
Ask your teens how
they decide which
photos of themselves
to share.
A perfectly curated
online identity looks
effortless. But in reality, people are intentional about what they
share, and quite a bit of
thought and effort goes
into portraying a certain image. Invite your
teens to think about
a difficult day or day
they felt unattractive
— did they share it
online? Why or why
not? Can they recall
a time when a friend
shared a less-than-perfect photo? Consider
opening up about your
own process about
what you post or don’t
post. What motivates
all of us to share, or
not to share, certain
snapshots of our lives
online?
www.commonsense.
org/educators
Name
Cory Donofrio
What Do You Teach?
Biology Honors
IB Biology
How Long Have You Been Teaching?
2 years
How Does Educational Technology Play a Role in Your Classroom?
Google docs has allowed me to share class data with the students and
have them work collaboratively on a single document. The chromebooks
have allowed me to get technology in the hands of the students and
improve students' ability to gather, interpret, and evaluate information. I
recently started incorporating kahoot as a review tool, and the kids really
seem to get into it!
How Do You Find Technology in the Classroom Helpful?
It has helped me to engage students and give them experiences that
would be hard to replicate without this technology. Technology helps us
give students real world skills they will use the rest of their lives.
What Is Your Favorite Piece of Classroom Technology? Why?
Having Chromebooks that are so easily accessible has been great! I can
seamlessly tie in online activities and give the students an opportunity to
research current information right in the classroom.
What Is On Your Technology Wish List For Your Classroom? Why?
I would like to increase our supply of Vernier probeware so that students
have the tools necessary to get practice collecting data for experiments.
What Do You Love Most About Teaching?
Showing students that science is cool!
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Technology
CREATE Expo 2015
Cherokee Trail’s second annual CREATE Expo was a huge success thanks to our sponsors and
student and staff volunteers. Our elementary feeder schools showed up ready to compete! There
were so many amazing competitors that it was really hard for the judges to pick the winners. Egg drop
competitions, roller coaster designs, tower constructions, T-shirt designs, and land yachts are just a
few of the events that students participated in. Everyone involved is looking forward to next year’s
competition!
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CTHS Counseling
Preparing for the Summer
As we enter the fourth quarter, families may
be wondering what academic or enrichment
opportunities are available this summer. If your
student struggled with academic core classes
this year, you may want to strongly consider
registering him/her for the district summer school
program. The Cherry Creek School District
Summer School Office will open in April and will
have updated information on their website about
courses and registration. See your student’s
individual counselor for more information.
Counselors will be available in the office until
June 2nd.
Benefits of summer school:
•
Repeat a course in which he/she earned
a grade of “D” or “F.” Retaking a course can
reinforce learning, as well as improve the overall
GPA.
•
Get ahead on graduation requirements
that might be difficult to fit into your schedule
during the school year. Courses offered via
CCSD online summer school include American
Government, Personal Fitness, and Health.
•
Summer school sessions are taught in a
shorter time frame and the focus is one class at a
time (maximum of two classes can be taken over
the summer).
•
When students repeat a course, it helps
them get back on track for graduation.
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Enrichment
Programs:
It is always a great
thing for your student
to stay busy over the
summer! A great way to
stay engaged in learning and to explore interests
is to apply for summer enrichment programs.
Now is the best time to apply for those types
of programs. The Counseling Department has
tried to add those opportunities to Naviance for
easier access. Log into Naviance and select
the Colleges Tab at the top of the page. About
half way down the page, look under College
Research and select “Enrichment Programs.”
Another great resource is:
www.enrichmentalley.com
Employment and Volunteer:
Looking for a summer job or volunteer
experience? Check out these websites:
www.snagajob.com
www.myfirstpaycheck.com
www.volunteermatch.org
PTCO
Become informed about mental health and wellness to support and heal our community's strongest asset, our youth.
Student Achievement Resource Center (SARC) 14188 Briarwood Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
9:15am to 11:15am
 Learn important facts about the basic
biology of mental disorders and
statistics
 Learn important facts about the
adolescent brain and body
 Learn to identify unhealthy adolescent
behavior
 Learn what steps to take concerning
behavioral issues
 Connect with experts in mental health
wellness and behavioral health specialists
Speakers & Subjects
A Parent’s Personal Story by Gina Moore – President of National Alliance on Mental illness
Arapahoe & Douglas Counties
Mental Disorders: Facts, Statistics & Biology by Amy Gensler, MD – Board Certified
Pediatrician with Parker Pediatrics & Adolescents
Substance Abuse Disorder and Your Child by Mark Sanders, MS, LPC, CAC III – Clinical
Supervisor of Child & Family Services at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
Identifying Unhealthy Adolescent Behavior by Jocelyn Hilling, MA, NCC, LPC – Executive
Director and Counselor with At Peace Therapy Centers, LLC
Moderated by Valerie Purser, Executive Director of the South Metro Health Alliance
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Calendar of Events
April
Apr 2-4
All State Band
Apr 6
Return from Spring Break
Apr 7
Celebration with the Superintendent
Apr 7-10
AP Pre-Reg, Lecture Center
Apr 8
Last day that CTHS will accept checks from seniors
Apr 8
7 am or 6:30 pm (Choose one), Mandatory Senior-Parent Meeting, Auditorium
Apr 9
7 pm Theatre 3 Show: Connecting the Dots
Apr 10
7 pm Thespian Show
Apr 13
6:30 pm, PTCO General Meeting,
Library
Apr 14
6 pm, Accountability, Main Office
Conference Room
Apr 14-15 7 am, CHSAA Large Group
Festival, Auditorium
Apr 15 5:30 pm, AP Art Open House
Apr 15
2:45 pm, Prom/After Prom Guest Registrations Due, Activities Office
Apr 15
6 pm, PASS, Main Office Confer
ence Room
Apr 16
7 pm NHS Pin and Stole Ceremony, Auditorium
Apr 17
CU Invitational Orchestra Festival
Apr 17 7 pm, Improv Show
Apr 20
7 pm, Mr. CT, Auditorium
Apr 23
Exceptional Volunteer Awards Event
Apr 23-25 CO West Invitational Music Festival
Apr 24-29 DECA Nationals, Orlando, FL
Apr 24
Prom Assembly
Apr 24
7 pm Theatre 3 Show: Too Much
Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Apr 25
7-11 pm, Prom, Sports Authority
Field
Apr 25 11:30 pm, After Prom, Parker Field House
Apr 27-May 5 3 pm, Cheer Tryouts, Main Gym
Apr 28
7 pm, Senior Dance Showcase
Apr 28
7:10 am, ACT Test for 11th Grade
School starts at 11:25 am for 9,10,12
Apr 28
8:30 am, Graduation Speech Try
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outs (Final Call Backs), Auditorium
Apr 28 6:30 pm, Aurora Scholars
Ceremony, Gym
Apr 29-May 1 PARCC Testing - Schedule TBD
Apr 29
5 pm, CTHS Spring Art Show Open House, Library
Apr 29
6:30 pm, Senior Awards Night,
Auditorium
Apr 30
Senior Locker Clean Out
May
May 1
5 & 7 pm, Spring Dance Showcase
May 1-22
AP/IB Exams
May 4
DECA Senior Celebration
May 5
7 pm, Senior Band Farewell
Concert
May 6-10
3 pm, 2015-2016 POM Tryouts, Dance Room
May 7
7 pm, Senior Orchestra Farewell Concert
May 7-9
Girls Tennis State
May 8-13
Senior Finals
May 8
Yearbook Distribution Party
May 8
IB Recognition Ceremony,
Auditorium, By Invitation Only
May 11
6 pm, PTCO Board Meeting, MO Conference Room
May 12
7 pm, Choir Follies, Auditorium
May 13
Band Banquet
May 13
6 pm, Teacher of the Year Award Dinner (location TBD per District)
May 14-16 State Track and Field
May 14
7:10 am, Senior Slide Show,
Auditorium
May 14
7:20 am, Senior Exit Assembly, Main Gym
May 14
8:30 am, Senior Celebration,
Elitches
May 14
5 pm, Senior BBQ, CTHS Patio (free w/Elitches ticket, $5 otherwise)
May 15
5 pm, Drama/Choir Awards
Banquet, By Invitation Only
May 15
7 am, Senior Check Out
May 15-16 Boys Swimming State
May 16
Boys Lacrosse State