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Veterans Day 2014
November 2014
From the Principal.............................2
PTCO..................................................4
Counseling.........................................5
PIN.................................................6-7
Post Grad......................................8-9
Activities/Athletics..................12-17
Teacher of the Year........................13
Calendar..........................................24
On November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November
11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice
Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who
died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and
because of the opportunity it has given America to show her
sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”
The Home Herald is published
on-line monthly during
the school year (September-May)
9300 E. Union Ave., Englewood, Colorado 80111.
Print copies are available in the West Main
Office.
Publisher: Penny Malloy
pmalloy@cherrycreekschools.org
Editor: Tina Roark
tinaroark@msn.com
The deadline for newsletter
submissions is the 15th of
each month.
For the third consecutive year, Cherry Creek High School
Future Soldiers of America and school administrators are pleased
to celebrate veterans in our community by inviting them to a continental breakfast on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. The breakfast
will begin at 7:30 am followed by a program. The event will be
held in the Kathleen D. Smith Library, located in the IC Building.
Please RSVP to the Activities Office (720)554-2393 by
Wednesday, November 5th if you or a family member will
be attending. We look forward to welcoming our veterans
to Cherry Creek High School in celebration of their service.
FROM THE WEST OFFICE
Happy November to you and your family! While
the weather lately has been confusing at times, fall
is officially upon us. With the change in weather,
so too has come the transition to the second quarter.
During the first quarter of the year we celebrated Homecoming with wonderful activities and a dance to round out the
week. Many thanks go out to Student Senate and Excalibur
for planning the week and helping us celebrate Homecoming. This year Student Senate planned new activities that
were well received. For starters, they planned a spirit bus
that visited all 14 feeder middle and elementary schools.
The little Future Bruins were excited to have parades with
the band, poms, cheers and athletes. They too felt the Creek
spirit and enjoyed being part of the festivities. At the end of
the week we did an all school Lip Dub for the first time. It
was a wonderful way to boost spirit and moral. Check out the
video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tk4OlIis7U.
Hopefully some of you were able to attend the carnival
and football game to celebrate Homecoming Week with us.
The week after Homecoming was the first student
theater production of the year. Creek’s version of The
Elephant Man was wonderful. The students are talented and the show was greatly entertaining. Make sure
you put future productions on your calendar so you do
not miss the best free and wonderful shows in town.
In October we hosted our annual Academic Letter
Recognition Night. Students earn this recognition during
their junior and senior year if they earn a 3.75 or higher
accumulative grade point average or if they have a perfect
4.0 after a single semester. This year we had an impressive 534 students who earned this prestigious honor. It
is a joy to be in a school where it is cool to be smart.
I am aware that some of our students are not performing at the level in which they are capable at the midway
point in the semester. With that in mind, I would like to
provide you with a few tips that will help your child improve their grade prior to it becoming an official grade
that will appear on their transcript. Please keep in mind
that the midterm grades should only serve as an indicator of how well your student is progressing academically.
Here are some tips if you are concerned about the midterm grade:
• Encourage your son or daughter to meet with teachers during office hours or before and after school if
they need extra assistance. The teachers are the best
resource to improve student success. They know
each student’s strengths, and they write the tests.
• Counselors have a great deal of experience in helping students academically. They have a wonderful understanding of the entire academic picture and practices that make a student successful.
• Our award-winning library is a great place for students to
study. Advanced students are available to tutor their peers.
The resource centers are another good, quiet place to study.
• Beyond the Bell is a tutoring center in the IC
Building that runs every Tuesday and Thursday.
• Math tutoring in the Math/Science Resource Center
periods 4-6 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
• The Huddle is an evening tutoring center open to all
students. The Huddle takes place every Wednesday
from 6:00-7:30 pm in the library. The tutors are teachers and students.
• Attend class everyday and complete all work; effort and
dedication to learning have long been the key to academic
success at Creek.
The month of November will be filled with college visits
from college admission officers from around the country as
well as special events such as Red Ribbon Week and American
Education Week. This year we will again host Veterans from
the community on Tuesday, November 11th at 7:30 am for a
light breakfast and recognition ceremony. I personally invite
any of you, your family members or neighbors who served in
the armed forces to join us on this special day so we may thank
you for the freedom they have provided this great country.
This year we will administer the CMAS assessment on
November 13th and 14th. The assessment is new and is required in the state of Colorado. The seniors are the only class
that will take the test. All other students will not have class
due to the length of the exam. The assessment will focus on
two content areas, social studies and science. I ask that you
join me in encouraging our seniors to do their very best on
the assessment. The CMAS is important for the school’s state
rating and overall reputation. Please feel free to call Assistant Principal Marcus McDavid or myself with questions or
concerns that you may have about this assessment or future
mandatory state tests.
I would like to end by recognizing two groups for exceptional achievements. First, we have six students from the CC
Math Team who have advanced to round 2 of the National
Who Wants to be a Mathematician contest. They are Lubin
Deng, Sirey Zhang, Austen Mazenko, Avi Swartz, Andrew
Ying and Anjalie Kini. Best of luck! Finally, congratulations
to Homestead Elementary for receiving the coveted National
Blue Ribbon status. Homestead is a wonderful school that
values learning and students. I am pleased to see they received
the national recognition they deserve.
We have so much to be thankful for in this community. Enjoy the special moments with your family this holiday season.
Best wishes,
Ryan T. Silva
Principal
2014-2015 CCSD
SPECIAL EDUCATION
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
ALL SEAC MEETINGS ARE AT THE
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
4700 S. YOSEMITE STREET
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
9:30AM – 11:30AM
Coffee with the Directors
precedes each meeting
From 8:30 to 9:15 am
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Autism Team
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Dr. Harry Bull
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Transition
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Transition to Kindergarten
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Community Resources
(All presentations are tentative
and subject to change.)
BEAR NECESSITIES
CCHS School Store
CCHS Accountability
Committee
The Cherry Creek High School Accountability
Committee meets one Tuesday evening per
month from 5-6:30 pm in the West Main Office Conference Room.
We review how CCHS is meeting its accountability goals for excellence and equity, for
college and post-secondary success, for a
safe and caring environment, and for partnering with students, parents and community
members in the education process. Each
meeting generally includes a guest speaker
on a special topic of interest, a report from
Principal Ryan Silva, an update on Creek’s
UIP (Unified Improvement Plan), and a brief
report from the District Accountability Committee representative.
The 2014-2015 schedule of SAC (School
Accountability Committee) meetings:
November 18th with PASS
(Partnership for Academically Successful Students)
December 16th
January 20, 2015
February 17th
March 17th
April 21st
May 19th
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Paula Romero Schmitt and Patty Galloway
CCHS Accountability Committee Co-Chairs
Paula: (303) 669-6995 or paulafineart@gmail.com
Patty: (303) 328-1443 or pag72001@yahoo.com
Brown Bag
with the Principal!
Join Principal Ryan Silva for a monthly meeting
at 11:30 a.m. in the West Main Office conference
room. It’s informal, informational, and a great
way to find out what’s happening at Creek!
We’re located at IC 713
Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Phone: 720.554.2029
Happy Snack Hour is every afternoon
from 2:50-3:15 pm! Come grab a snack!
November 19, 2014
December 17, 2014
January 21, 2015
February 18, 2015
March 18, 2015
April 15, 2015
May 13, 2015
PTCO
(Parent/Teacher/Community Organization)
We hope you enjoyed Fall Break and came back refreshed and ready for a wonderful month ahead! The month of November will
be fast and furious as we kick off RED RIBBON WEEK, honor our VETERANS with a community celebration on November
11th, begin winter sports, and highlight Creek’s amazing music department with the MASTERWORKS CONCERT featuring
Girls’ 21, Meistersingers, Troubadours, Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble groups!
November 6th will be our first evening PTCO meeting of the year. Please join us at 6:00 p.m. in the Math/Science
Resource Center in the West building to learn all about the amazing STEM programs we have at CCHS! Principal Silva
will also be giving his monthly “State of Creek” presentation.
We hope you enjoy this beautiful fall season and all the activities our school has to offer! As always, feel free to contact us if you
have any questions or suggestions.
Anita Turner-Corwin, Co-President
anitaturnercorwin@gmail.com
Stephanie Kallet, Co-President
stephanie@kallet.com
Great News! Catherine Cooper & Paula Romero
Schmitt have volunteered to be our After Prom
co-chairs this year! And Megan Bonino will be our
incoming chair. Thank you all for volunteering! We
are very grateful to have you coordinating this
special event for our students!
Thank you to our volunteers who helped assist students with voting during Spirit Week: Amy Bowman,
Deidre Stapen, Vicki Owens, Candace LeFebre,
Myrna Sobernheim and Megan Bonino.
Although your students might not have been excited
to have you as a chaperone, thank you to all the
volunteers who helped at the Homecoming dance:
Susie LaBonde, Rosanne Hitt, Chris Dambrosia,
Deanna Gibbons, Beth Horwitz, Susan Benedict,
Helen Kechriotis Nelson and Melissa Hallam.
We are beginning to look for our volunteers to fill
the 2015-2016 PTCO Slate. If you are interested in
getting more involved at CCHS consider being on the
PTCO Board! The current list of positions are posted
on the school website under “Parents”, then “PTCO”.
Please contact Katie Wilkins, katie@wilkinsusa.com
or Bonnie Arnold, bonarnold@comcast.net for more
information!
SAVE THESE DATES!
PTCO Meetings:
November 6th at 6:00 p.m.
December 11th at 9:00 a.m.
January 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
February 4, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
Friends of PTCO
During Back-to-School check-in many families
make donations to our Friends of PTCO program.
In January the PTCO Executive team begins
the process of asking the CCHS staff and
teachers to submit Grant Requests. This is an
opportunity for the PTCO and community to
help fund technology in the classrooms, special
projects, new programs, and a wide variety of
needs to enhance learning for all our students.
This year our donations to the fund are
significantly lower than in past years. Due to
fund raising restrictions related to food sales that
were implemented this year we are anticipating
more Grant Requests than usual. If you would
like to do some end-of-the-year ‘giving’ we are
asking you to consider a donation to Friends of
PTCO! You can send a check for any amount to
CCHS, 9300 E. Union Ave., Greenwood Vlg., CO
80111, ATTN: PTCO Treasurer and write “Friends
of PTCO” in the memo line of the check.
There is also a new option now available if you
would like to make an on line donation using a
credit card. On the CCHS website is a link for
making tax-deductable donations to any of the
non-profit groups affiliated with CCHS. Friends
of PTCO is at the bottom of the list of groups on
the donations page of the school website.
We truly appreciate every single contribution
that will be utilized for PTCO Awards! We work
hard to ensure that all funds allocated benefit the
majority of our student population. We will report
back to the community during PTCO meetings
and in the newsletter how the donations were
awarded.
We thank you for your on-going generosity to
CCHS!!
COUNSELING CONNECTION
We have spent the last two Home Herald Editions reviewing our counseling curriculum for freshmen
(Creek 101) and seniors (Creek 401). Below you will find an explanation for the counseling curriculum
for the sophomores (Creek 201) and juniors (Creek 301).
During the junior year, the college exploration process should be in full swing. As you may be aware,
Creek is an important stop for many college representatives; this fall, we have had over 230 college
representatives come to visit with CCHS students in the Post Grad Center. There have been a number of
college fairs and information sessions held at various locations in the metro area as well. We continue
this process with juniors in the Creek 301 Assembly on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 (with Junior
Parent Night scheduled for that evening at 6:30 pm in Fine Arts Theater) followed by our Creek to
College Program on Saturday, December 6, 2014. In the Creek 301 Assembly, students will receive
information about planning for their senior year course selections, keeping graduation and college
admission requirements in mind. A general overview of college admissions, applications and testing
requirements will also be covered as well as a review of the tools available to students and families in
Naviance. At the Creek to College program, students and families will have the opportunity to explore
specific college topics in more depth by attending breakout sessions presenting information on a variety
of college related topics.
Beginning Monday, December 1, 2014, each junior is expected to make an appointment with his/her
counselor for a Junior Conference held during the spring semester. Parents are encouraged to attend this
important meeting with their student. This full period appointment will help guide and advise students
and families as they face senior year, graduation and post graduate plans. ACT and SAT testing, college
admissions and the application process, and scholarship/financial aid information will be covered as well.
Creek 301 appears on a junior’s schedule and transcript, which will show a grade of S (Satisfactory) or
US (Unsatisfactory) at the end of the spring semester. In order to earn a passing grade for this course,
students will need to attend the Creek 301 Assembly, meet with their counselor for a junior conference
and meet the requirements of the state’s ICAP (Individualized Career and Academic Plan) components
(which include updating the 4-year plan, conducting a college search and adding colleges to their list).
Sophomores are also invited to Creek to College on Saturday, December 6, 2014. This is a great way to
get a jump start on college planning. During the sophomore year, counselors will work with students as
they begin to explore career and college options. The sophomore curriculum takes place during spring
semester when all sophomores will be required to complete specific tasks as part of Creek 201, which
include attending two Creek 201 sessions with their counselor. In these sessions, scheduled in April,
students will complete the sophomore year ICAP tasks, which include updating their 4-year plans,
reviewing results from the PLAN test, completing a skills and interest inventory, and exploring careers.
The Creek 201 course will be listed on second semester schedules and will be posted on transcripts at the
end of spring semester with a grade of “S” or “US.”
We hope the fall Home Herald editions of the Creek Counseling Connection have been helpful in
understanding our counseling model and learning about all of the resources the Counseling Department
and Post Graduate Center have to offer. Please remember to check both your Creek Mail and your
Family Connection by Naviance accounts. As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to
contact me or your son/daughter’s counselor.
Susan Swisher
Counseling Department Coordinator
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE:
A MORE ACCURATE INDICATOR OF SUCCESS THAN I.Q.
We all want our kids to be happy, healthy and successful, right? At PIN’s last presentation, Diana
Thompson explained how a child’s emotional intelligence is the key to making that happen.
“Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize, identify and manage emotions in a way so that they can
be leveraged for your success,” Diana explained. “Emotions are often seen as something bad, but feelings
are actually valuable clues—they’re a resource we can use to understand what’s really going on.”
The cycle of a child’s emotions begins with an experience that leads to a
feeling; the feeling turns into a thought, and then a belief, and then a
reaction. Over time, negative thoughts like “I’m stupid” can become
reinforced in the mind of a child and can lead to beliefs that create a
destructive, self-fulfilling cycle. To help develop emotional intelligence,
Diana advises parents to teach their children to:
“The more words a
child has to define
their problem, the
better equipped
they’ll be to solve it.”
1. Recognize Emotions. Emotions can be subtle, and detecting
them takes keen awareness. Give your child tools to read their own
emotions and to recognize emotional cues in others. Make sure he or she knows that having
emotions is okay; they’re clues to what’s going on inside.
2. Identify the Feeling. “The more words a child has to define their problem, the better
equipped they’ll be to solve it,” said Diana. “Don’t settle for ‘happy,’ ‘mad,’ or ‘sad.’ Dig deeper to
find out what’s really going on. Does ‘sad’ mean lonely or overwhelmed? Remind them that what
they’re going through is normal, and that they’re not alone in struggling with these things.
3. Manage the Emotion. What your child chooses to do with their emotion will determine
whether the outcome is good or bad. Anger, for example, can lead to bad decisions. But it doesn’t
have to. It can be channeled into positive, constructive action instead. The group Mothers Against
Drunk Driving is an example of how anger against alcohol-related teenage deaths was turned into
determination to raise awareness and bring about positive change in our culture.
“When kids are overwhelmed by their emotions, they enter a fight-or-flight mode I call ‘emotional
hijacking,’ where rational decision-making shuts down,” said Diana. When this happens, parents need to
help them understand their emotions and show them the choices that can lead them to a better place.
Having kids draw a picture of how they feel can help. “The earlier we can get to the root of the problem,
the stronger the foundation we can build for happiness, health and success in our kids,” she added.
For tips, tools and more information, visit Diana’s website: www.dramaticadventures.com.
Mark Your Calendar for Tuesday 11/11 at *6:30-8:00 p.m.* to hear Rod Olson speak about
A Parent’s Battle Plan for Enjoying Amateur Sports. Appetizers will be provided. Bring your team’s parents!
Do you have website management, social media and/or people skills? Call Barb Goettelman at
(303) 759-9560 or email PIN@friendsofCCSD.org to find out how you can use your gifts and talents to help PIN.
www.PINccsd.org
Bring your
friends, team
parents, and
the coaches in
your life!
Tuesday, November 11th, 2014
Evening-Only Presentation
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
A Parent’s Battle Plan for
Enjoying Amateur Sports
Don’t miss PIN’s only evening presentation of the year featuring Rod Olsen, author and 21st
century coaching and parenting specialist. Rod has trained more than 100,000 leaders
nationwide in both the worlds of sports and business. After a 20-year college coaching
career, Rod has taught at the USA Olympic coaching schools, worked with Navy SEAL
leaders, and is currently directing coach development for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball
team. Rod is the author of the critically acclaimed book on leadership and coaching, The
Legacy Builder: 5 Timeless Principals for 21st Century Leaders.
Parents, school administrators and community members are welcome and encouraged to
attend PIN’s free presentations. No need to RSVP—just come!
Presentations are FREE and are held the first Tuesday of each month at:
Student Achievement Resource Center (SARC)
14188 Briarwood Avenue, Centennial
(south of Arapahoe Rd., between Potomac and Jordan Roads)
Come at 6:15 p.m. for appetizers and networking
Visit www.PINccsd.org for Podcasts and Meeting Highlights
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Dec. 2nd
Beyond Texting—The Fine Art of Face-to-Face Communication
Jan. 6th
The Positive Effect of Arts on Kids
www.PINccsd.org • PIN@friendsofccsd.org
November 2014
Craig Wittgrove, Post Grad Coordinator
October was an amazing month in post grad! We had over 130 colleges visit during “college week” and a little over 200 colleges
total visit this month. In addition, the first deadlines for college applications have come and gone. 40% of the senior class has
already applied to at least one college! I would like to thank the master English teachers who have been volunteering their time
Monday thru Thursday during 5th and 8th period in post grad helping students with their college essays. This is a great resource
that we will continue until the end of the first semester. Our college counseling workshops during 5th period have been a success
and they continue through the beginning of November. We have several more opportunities for students to take advantage of in
the month of November. We hope to see you in post grad soon!
Financial Aid & Scholarship Information
Funding Your College Education – How to Get Scholarships, Loans, and Other Aid – Parents and students
should attend this workshop that explores the financial aid and scholarship process, and explains the ins and
outs of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the CSS Profile, and how to find and earn
scholarships. It is open to students and parents of all levels.
Shillinglaw Lecture Center
6:30 PM
Wednesday, November 19th
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 You should be thinking about completing your college applications if you have not done so already.
Remember, the sooner you get your Transcript Request Form to us, the sooner we are able to send your
materials. There are several applications deadlines that still loom, and we need at least 15 school days to
process all transcript requests prior to the college deadline.
 Continue to check your emails for post grad information every “College Wednesday” via Family
Connection by Naviance. Please make sure your e-mail address is correct! If you haven’t registered or if
you have forgotten your password please stop by Post Grad. Naviance is our college lifeline to the
college search, college visits, teacher recommendations, your application status, our scholarship
database, and additional college resources and links.
Attend College Counseling Workshops for Seniors on Wednesdays during 5th period in Post Grad– Bring your lunch:
November 5th – Inside the Alumni Interview from the College Perspective
Check out the net price calculators on college websites! Net price calculators are mandated by federal law to be on every
college website. This gives each family an opportunity to see what the out of pocket cost of attending that college will be.
Start checking our online Scholarship Listing on Naviance. This listing is comprehensive, and offers links to websites and
applications. We are constantly adding new scholarships, so it pays to check this list often. If you have not yet logged onto
Naviance, or have forgotten your password, stop by Post Grad for assistance.
Occasionally, seniors may receive a notice from a college that their application is incomplete. Do not panic! Oftentimes,
colleges have stacks of applications and materials that need to be processed and downloaded, and “incomplete” notices are sent out
before all the mail is processed. We encourage families to call the college first to see if the missing item has since been found and
filed. If it is still missing, please let us know immediately as we can provide follow-up assistance and direction. You can track the
status of your college and scholarship applications online at Naviance anytime. As well, we can re-send any information necessary.
JUNIORS
We are approaching the winter months and this is a great time for you to begin or to continue creating your college list.
There are many links on Naviance to visit college campuses from a student perspective. We hope that you and your
parents have the chance to attend our “Creek to College” workshop on December 6th. You will begin scheduling your
junior conferences on December 1st! Parents are invited and highly encouraged to attend. Our counselors’ schedules fill
quickly so don’t delay. During this conference, we will discuss senior year course selection, credits for graduation, and
help you begin the post-graduate planning. Be sure to complete your Junior Conference Worksheet on Naviance
before your appointment. We will also introduce you to all of the amazing resources in our Post Grad Center. In addition, we will be hosting the following events:
Junior Parent Night – Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM in the Fine Arts Theater
Parents should attend
this informational night as we kick off the college planning process for juniors. Several things will be explained to help
you navigate through the college process. This night will allow you to utilize the junior conference with the counselor
more efficiently! See you there!
CREEK TO COLLEGE: A COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR
CHERRY CREEK JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, & PARENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2014
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cherry Creek High School Fine Arts Theatre
Mark your calendars for this exciting and informative program! See you there!
A new and improved online test preparation for the ACT and SAT is available on Naviance! Method
Test Prep 2.0 is very user friendly and it is a perfect time to begin preparing for standardized tests.
Preparation is a big key to reducing stress during an exam and improving scores!
We recommend you follow the steps below to receive the most benefit from our new online test prep:
1. Log onto Naviance
2. Click on the “Method Test Prep” link on the left hand side of the home page.
3. Click “continue” to go to the website.
4. Provide your email and hit “submit”. Once you enter you may click on either ACT or SAT test prep.
5. There are a variety of ways to prepare for the ACT or SAT. You may use a 20-week program or focus on specific abilities
(math, English, etc.).
FRESHMEN
We would like to invite all freshman and their families to begin learning about the college process.
College Freshmen Family Night is on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:30 PM in Shillinglaw Lecture Center. This is a great
opportunity for students and families to become familiar with Naviance by Family Connection, the differences between types of
colleges, and what freshmen can be doing now to prepare for college!
WEBSITES OF THE MONTH:
Colorado scholarships link on Naviance homepage – this link takes you to the College in Colorado scholarship
database. This database is one of the most extensive and easy to use scholarship databases out there.
Denver scholarship foundation link on Naviance homepage - this link takes you to the Denver scholarship
foundation which has scholarships broken down by monthly deadlines.
All students are encouraged to become familiar with the resources and support that the CCHS Post Graduate Center has to
offer. Don’t be a stranger!
Craig Wittgrove
Post Graduate Coordinator
Important CMAS, ACT, and AP Information
NEW STATE TESTING
TESTING DATES
CMAS: 12th Grade Social
Studies/Science
November 13, 14
th
CMAS: PBA: 9-11 Grade
March 9, 10, 16, 17
CMAS: EOY: 9-11th Grade
April 29, 30, May 1
ACT EXAM: 11th Grade
April 28
AP Exams
May 4-8
May 11-15
AP Online Registration
begins 12/01/2014 – link will
be posted on CCHS Website
At CCHS we are extremely proud of our national reputation and
long-standing record of excellence in academics, activities, and
athletics, which has been earned over many years by the
collaborative efforts of students, faculty, staff, and parents.
This year, there will be three new state assessments that our
students will take. They are the following: 1) Colorado Measure of
Academic Success: 12th Grade Social Studies and 12th Grade Science,
2) Colorado Measure of Academic Success: Performance Based
Assessment (grades 9-11) for English/Language Arts and Math, 3)
Colorado Measure of Academic Success: End of the Year
Assessment (grades 9-11) for English/Language Arts and Math.
Please reference the schedule to the left.
ACT PRACTICE TEST OPPORTUNITY
This year we are partnering with Kaplan, a reputable test prep
organization, to conduct an ACT Practice Test which will be held on
Saturday, January 10th from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the West
Café. The cost is $20.00 and cash or a check payable to CCHS
should be turned in to office W425 no later than December 20th.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Marcus McDavid, Assistant Principal, at 720-554-2255.
The week of April 28th-May 1st 2015
The Colorado state ACT Exam for current juniors will be given on Tuesday, April 28th. All juniors
will test from 7:10 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. There will be NO SCHOOL during this time for freshman,
sophomores and seniors. Lunch will be from 10:45-11:15. School will resume for everyone at 11:20
a.m. (1st period). Buses will pick up at the regularly scheduled times for juniors. Buses will pick up
again four hours after the regularly scheduled time for freshman, sophomores, and seniors. For
example, if your sophomore is usually picked up at 6:08 a.m., he or she will be picked up at 10:08
a.m. This schedule will be similar for students who are in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade as they are taking
the CMAS: EOY on April 29th-May 1st. Future editions of Home Herald will provide more details
regarding scheduling and school start times for the week of April 28th-May 1st.
The Student Achievement Services Department is proud to announce that we are recipients of a Cherry
Creek Schools Foundation Educator Initiative Grant
for the 2014-2015 school year. This generous grant
will provide funding for CCHS students receiving
special education support to build two hoop-style
greenhouses in the Cherry Creek High School garden. These greenhouses will allow students to cultivate greens and vegetables year-round. Students
will learn about basic horticulture and nutrition in the
processes of growing and harvesting greens and
vegetables that they will prepare and eat.
Significant research indicates that post-school
employment and education outcomes for students
with disabilities are not good. However, one of the
strongest predictors of improved outcomes is work
experience. Through this initiative, we hope to improve outcomes for students with disabilities by creating an authentic work-related experience at CCHS.
Students will be responsible for preparing garden
beds, planting seeds, caring for and harvesting the
greens and vegetables they grow. Once the greens
and vegetables are harvested, students will be involved in preparing them in a variety of dishes. In
the process, students will learn about practical life
science and nutrition in addition to developing practical work readiness skills. We are grateful for this
generous grant and look forward to many plentiful
harvests in the future. Thank you Cherry Creek
Schools Foundation!
The
Cherry
Creek
Schools
Foundation
supports the mission of
the Cherry Creek School
District: To inspire every
student to think, to
learn, to achieve and to
care. In order to make
sure that our District can
provide educators with
the tools they need to
do this, and to assure
each student has the
opportunity to reach
their full potential, we
fund the gap between
government
funding
and the escalating expenses of educating
children for the future. See more at: http://
www.ccsdfoundation.or
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ACTIVITIES
As we wrap up the first quarter of the 2014-2015
school year, I want to be sure to recognize the
many people who have helped to get the school
year off to a great start! Our spirit week was a
huge success with several of the events being
well attended and fun! We started our week with
a SPIRIT BUS that visited all 14 of our feeder
schools. The 40 plus students who were on the
bus represented Cherry Creek so well, and all of
the students in our feeder area enjoyed our visit!
I must thank Mr. Silva for his support with the
Spirit Bus and we look forward to continuing this
tradition for years to come. Student Senate also
worked hard to plan several of the week’s events
including decorating the campus on Friday for
our 1st Annual LIP DUB and organizing the Pep
Assembly. Our homecoming carnival was a huge
success, with 30 clubs and organizations hosting
booths. Our Excalibur and Big Sisters clubs also
spent many hours planning our Hawaiian themed
Homecoming Dance. Overall, the week was one
filled with spirit and celebration for our students!
As we move into November, we want to invite
our community members who are veterans to join
us on Tuesday November 11th from 7:30-9:00
a.m. for a continental breakfast in the Library.
If you would like to attend, or know anyone
else who might want to come, please contact
the Activities office at 720-554-2393. Our Future Soldiers of America and our Student Senate will also be recognizing our nation’s armed
forces throughout the week of November 10-14.
Also coming up is Red Ribbon Week which
will be celebrated the week of November 3-7.
Our Youth Advisory Board students have been
hard at work to plan the week’s events and will
conclude with speakers Jovan Mays and Ethan
Fisher in the Fine Arts Theatre on Friday. If you
have any questions about Red Ribbon Week or
the activities planned for this week, please contact the Activities office or Michael Mazenko.
Finally, I want to be sure to recognize the many
groups of students who have performed or participated in events recently, and who consistently demonstrate excellence at Cherry Creek High School.
•The cast and crew of “Elephant Man”
•Speech & Debate who recently hosted the Cherry
Creek Novice Tournament. We had 60 students compete and another 40 who helped run the tournament.
•Our marching band who have been competing in several competitions this fall, and won
the 5A division at the Woodland Park Marching Festival. They will participate in the State
Championship at the end of October. They are
currently in the top 7 bands for 5A statewide!
Krista Keogh-Activities Director
ATHLETICS
As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves are
changing, the fall athletic season is winding down. Many
teams have completed their seasons or are currently in the
playoffs. Let’s give a brief summary of the fall athletic teams.
Men’s golf finished third in the Centennial League and
tenth at the state tournament. Men’s tennis won the state
title for their fourth year in a row and 40th overall. Number four doubles, Andrew Duggan and Graydon Johnson,
finished third. Number three doubles, Ryan James and Erin
Norwood, finished first. Number two doubles, Mitchell Johnson and Noah Reiss, finished first as well. And number one
doubles, Jacob Bendalin and Wyatt Dale also won the state
title. Number three singles, Robby Hill, finished number
two in the state. Number two singles, Harshil Dwivedi, also
finished second in state. Ethan Hillis played at number one
singles and the sophomore took home second place. Great
job gentlemen! The end of the season also signifies the end
of a great career for head coach Kirk Price. Coach Price has
won 23 team titles as the tennis head coach and 8 team titles
as the men’s swim and dive coach. Coach Price has certainly
set the standard in terms of tennis titles and we wish him well.
Cross Country won the men’s and women’s Centennial
League championship. The team was set to compete at regionals and state at the time of publication. Field Hockey made
the playoffs and hopefully are preparing for a deep playoff
run. Football has played a tremendously difficult schedule and
should be prepared for a great playoff run. Our win over Valor
was Valor’s first in state loss in several years! Gymnastics has
steadily improved all season and heading into regionals had
posted the second best score in the state at this point. Men’s
soccer had some great wins this season and the team has also
improved all season. The team should get to host the early
round of the playoffs. Softball ended their season in fifth
place in the Centennial League and missed the playoffs by one
spot. The team graduated four seniors but does return many
key pieces. Coach Moos and the volleyball team have had
some great wins in the rugged Centennial league in sweeping
Arapahoe and winning at Grandview. The team is looking to get
healthy and make a run at a berth in the finals at the Coliseum.
Winter Athletics officially begin on November 12th.
You must be registered online with athletics, have paid
your $90 athletic fee to the athletic office, and turned in
your physician signed physical before you are allowed to
try out. Many programs are having open gyms or workouts prior to the season starting so please check out your
sports schedule online or with the coaches. If you have any
questions please call the athletic office at 720-554-2461.
Are you excited to see the new pool area and courtyard?
Cherry Creek High School will have a ribbon cutting ceremony
in the new courtyard area on November 5th from 3:30-4:30.
We will begin the ceremony in the courtyard and then move
into the new pool area and conduct an open house in the
new facilities. All are invited so we hope to see you then.
Jason Wilkins- Athletic Director
NOMINATION FORM
CHERRY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
School Year 2014-2015
This Award recognizes members of the Cherry Creek High School Faculty for their excellence in the
classroom. Nominations can be made by students, parents, administrators and fellow teachers.
To nominate an outstanding teacher, complete the form at the bottom of this page and submit it to:
CCHS, PTCO Mailbox, 9300 E. Union Avenue, Englewood, CO 80111; take it directly to the West Main
Office, Room 200; or email to either Laura Gill (lbgill9999@comcast.net) or Helen Nelson
(kechriotisnelson@rmoms.com).
Nominees must have taught in the Cherry Creek School District for at least five (5) years. Previous
winners may not be nominated again. Please see list of previous winners below.*
Deadline for nominations is Friday, November 7, 2014.
Questions??? Please ask Laura Gill (303 892-7333 or lbgill9999@comcast.net) or Helen Nelson (303912-7314 or kechriotisnelson@rmoms.com)
I nominate
for the 2014-2015 Cherry Creek High School
Teacher of the Year Award because ________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ [Continue on separate page if needed.]
S/he:
__Inspires a commitment to excellence
___Shows leadership in a positive manner
__Provide for individual differences in students
___Develops student’s citizenship
__Participates in school and community activities
___uses methods conducive to learning
__Applies motivational techniques to teaching
___Inspires critical thinking
__Develops personal & social traits within students
___Other (please describe)
I can provide specific examples of the abilities noted above in a follow-up letter, if requested.
Your Name: ______________________________________________ Phone ______________________
Circle one:
Student
Parent
Administrator
Fellow Teacher
*Current Teachers Who Are Previous Winners: Dave Benson, Heather Creech, Paul Cronin, Dorothy
“Dotty” Dady, Brian Daly, TJ Donahue, Taylor “Joel” Dufford, Mark Goldsberry, Kate Gunneson, Jim
Konrad, Mike Kraft, Tim Libby, Nancy Major, Rob Matuschek, Kathy McInerney, Karl Mimmack, Mike
Nutter, Vernal Pope, Bill Richardson, David Rowe, Susie Russell, David Stallings, Paul Trollinger, and
Karen Waples.
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CHERRY CREEK BRUINS vs. EAST ANGELS
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
Pepsi Center
GAME TIMES:
2:45PM-Cherry Creek JV vs. East JV
4:30PM-Cherry Creek Varsity vs. East Varsity
8:30PM-Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat
DISCOUNTED TICKET PRICES:
Lower Level Corners: $60 (normally $98+fees)
Upper Level Centers: $40 (normally $40+fees)
Upper Level Corners: $30 (normally $30+fees)
*A PORTION OF EACH TICKET WILL GO BACK TO CHERRY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
BASKETBALL PROGRAM!
*PERFORMANCES BY CHERRY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL POMS, CHEER, AND PEP BAND!
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT
CHERRY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC OFFICE
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Tickets are valid for both high school games in the afternoon and the Nuggets vs. Heat game.
Must have tickets to the December 10th Nuggets vs. Heat game to attend Creek vs. East games at Pepsi
Center.
All tickets not purchased through school Athletic Office are not valid for entry.
All tickets must be ordered in advance, no onsite ticket sales on day of game.
Please be sure to scan tickets out after you leave HS games so you can get back into arena for Nuggets
vs. Heat game.
Creek Football wishes to thank Max Muscle and
Jackson’s All-American Sports Grill!
Your Partner For Success
A big thanks to Jackson’s All-American Sports
Grill for their sponsorship of the Cherry Creek
Football Team. Jackson’s is providing all the pre
-game meals for the team this season. Come into Jackson’s for terrific food, lots of big screens and great atmosphere and thank them
for their support of Bruins Football!
Another hearty thank you goes out to Max Muscle South Metro for
providing post-practice nutrition shakes for the football team. Max
Muscle prides itself on selling high quality nutrition supplements at
stores staffed by Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialists. Tell them
you’re from Creek for a 10-15% discount on products.
Creek Choir
The Choirs are off to a strong start this year, with excellent and enjoyable performances by Union Street at Jazz on the Green, and by all the ensembles in the Fall
Concerts.
Masterworks concert tickets are available soon from your favorite choir student:
get one early, they go fast! Don’t let this great Creek Choir year pass you by.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Masterworks Concert –
Wednesday, November 5, 7:00 pm: Girls’ 21, Meistersingers, Troubadours, Chamber
Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble
Thursday, December 4 - Meistersingers & Kantorei Concert at Bethany Lutheran
Church – 7:30 pm: Meistersingers
Winter Choir Concerts –
Monday, December 15, 7:00 pm: A Cappella, Troubadours, Girls’ 21
Tuesday, December 16, 7:00 pm: Union Street Jazz Choir, Statesmen, Choralaires,
and Meistersingers
Start gearing up for the choirs’ annual poinsettia and nut and fruit sales.
These gifts are ideal for those hard-to-buy-for relatives and friends,
and you can support Creek Choirs in the process. So say ‘happy holidays’
this year with fresh fruit, nuts, or a big beautiful poinsettia.
Did you get a flu shot yet?
Flu season is just around the corner in Colorado! There is no way to predict in
advance how severe flu activity will be so prevention is the best strategy to stay
healthy. The single best way to avoid getting influenza is to get vaccinated each
year. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months
and older, who do not have a contraindication to the vaccine. Most health insurance companies (including Medicaid) cover the cost of getting a flu vaccine so families with health insurance
can go to your in-network health care provider to receive a vaccine at no cost. Many pharmacies will bill
your insurance and not charge a fee for flu vaccine (check with your local pharmacy). If you are uninsured,
or your insurance won’t cover vaccines, or you have Medicaid or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), you can call
Tri-County Health Department at 303-451-0123 to be vaccinated in one of their clinics. You can also visit
http://flushot.healthmap.org/ to find flu shot clinics near you.
ESPANOL: ¡La temporada de gripa está por llegar en Colorado!No hay manera de predecir qué tan grave será la gripa por lo que
la prevención es la mejor estrategia para mantenerse saludable.La mejor manera de evitar contraer la gripa es vacunarse cada
año.Se recomienda la vacunación anual contra la gripa para todas las personas de 6 meses de edad y mayores, que no tienen
una contraindicación a la vacuna.La mayoría de las compañías de seguros médicos (incluyendo Medicaid) cubren el costo de la
vacuna contra la gripa. Las familias con seguro médico pueden ir a su proveedor de atención médica que esté en la lista de su
seguro para recibir la vacuna sin costo alguno.Muchas farmacias enviarán la factura a su seguro y no cobran una cuota por la vacuna contra la gripa. (Consulte con su farmacia.)Si no tiene seguro, o si su seguro no cubre las vacunas, o si tiene Medicaid o
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP +), llame al Departamento de Salud Tri-County al303-451-0123 para ser vacunado en una de sus
clínicas.También puede visitarhttp://flushot.healthmap.org/ para encontrar clínicas de vacunación contra la gripa cerca de usted.
On The Band Beat
Congratulations CCHS Marching Band!
As the Home Herald went to press, the CCHS Marching Band was preparing for the Colorado
Marching Band State Championships, to be held October 24-25 at Falcon Field on the grounds
of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The Bruin Band headed into the State
Championships in 7th position in the 5A standings.
Creek has made the Finals (usually the top 12 bands) in all competitions so far this season,
placing 10th at the Legacy Marching Festival on Sept. 27, 4th in the Arapahoe Marching Festival
Prelims on October 11, 4th in the Denver Metro Regional Qualifier on Oct. 13, and 1st in 5A and
4th overall in the Woodland Park Marching Festival on October 18.
The Marching Band also hosted more than 80 8th grade student-musicians from Campus and
West for Middle School Band Night on Sept. 26. “We invite students from Campus and West to
see what we’re all about,” said Sara Wynes, Associate Band Director at CCHS. “They learn that
high school marching band is hard work and that the students are focused on playing and
performing well, but they also see that it’s about having a ton of fun with friends and creating a
lot of school spirit.” The middle school students learned the basics of marching and
maneuvering during an after-school rehearsal. They even executed part of the complicated
CCHS drill on their own, earning cheers and high fives from the high school students.
CCHS Band Parent Association then treated all the students to a delicious chili dinner, before
they marched down to Stutler Bowl for the Creek varsity football game against Cherokee Trail.
The eighth-graders played pep songs with the high school students in the stands during the
game and watched the Marching Band perform its competition show at halftime.
“Marching Band is a great way to transition into high school,” said CCHS Band Director Tim
Libby. “Band members have a huge group of friends – from freshmen to seniors – before
school even starts. They also improve their musicianship, develop teamwork and leadership
skills, and demonstrate that they can handle multiple challenges, which helps build their college
resumes.”
Students do not need to play a musical instrument to be part of the CCHS Marching Band. They
can be part of the Color Guard and learn to spin flags, rifles and sabers. For more information
about the Cherry Creek High School Marching Band, visit www.cchsbpa.org or contact Band
Director Tim Libby at tlibby@cherrycreekschools.org.
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author to Visit Creek!
Please Save the Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2014
The Kathleen D. Smith Library has the incredible honor of
hosting #1 New York Times bestselling author, Jay Asher on his
“50 States Against Bullying” tour. CCHS is lucky to be one of
his 50 stops nationwide. Mr. Asher’s book, Thirteen Reasons
Why (2007) has spent more than 163 weeks on the NYT
bestseller list, has been published in 35 countries, and has more
than 2.1 million copies in print in the U. S. alone. Since its publication, Thirteen Reasons
Why has become an anti-bullying anthem and has sparked a word-of-mouth phenomenon
that has been changing lives. Boy and girl readers alike connect with
the book’s
message of tolerance and compassion.
At the Creek library, our multiple copies of the book have shown wear
and tear, been borrowed “permanently” and been replaced due to
their popularity. Our readers constantly claim, “This book changed
my life!” and “Everyone should read this book!”.
Mr. Asher will speak about his inspiration for Thirteen Reasons
Why and discuss reader reactions. In his humble, honest, lightly
humorous and unassuming way, Asher will talk to teens about
how acutely our actions affect others. How it’s time to take
responsibility for our actions. How it’s time to be kind to one another.
And how every one of us matters.
Please support our author visit from Jay Asher by purchasing
a copy of Thirteen Reasons Why in the Bear Necessities Book
Store. They are available in the bookstore for $10.99. You will have
the opportunity to get your book signed by the author on December
3rd. Details and exact times of his visit will be announced in the next
issue of the Home Herald. There will also be opportunities for
students to share their reading experience in a book club leading
up to the event. Details will be publicized in student
announcements. All are welcome to attend this powerful
speaking engagement on December 3rd, 2014.
In-
LIBRARY
The Friends of the Library was
created to support and maintain
the high level of excellence at the
Kathleen D. Smith Cherry Creek
High School library. Our nationally recognized program has
earned many awards throughout
the years, including the School
Library Media Program of the
Year (SLIMPY) Award, the
American Association of School
Librarians (AASL) Outstanding
School Library Award, Colorado
Association of Libraries (CAL)
Outstanding
School
Library
Award, and the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Highly
Effective School Library Program
Award. As the dynamics of the
high school library expand beyond the physical wall to include
the virtual library with resources
available 24/7, we at CCHS want
to make sure our students are academically equipped to navigate
both systems. Friends of the Library ensures our CCHS students’
preparation for the real world and
the higher education experience.
Please consider making a donation to maintain the excellence of
all elements of our award winning
library.
Your donations will help to
maintain the following
areas:
 Technology
 Furnishings and equipment
 Collection Development
 (Print and/or electronic
resources)
 General Fund
 Visiting Author
For Donations:
Please send Checks or
Cash to:
CCHS Friends of the
Library
9300 E. Union Ave
Greenwood Village,
CO 80111
Attn: Bookkeeping
Thank you for your support of CCHS Library!
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER
Need a place to study & get help with Homework?
That’s why we’re here!
Come to IC 715 during your Lunch Hour!!!
PERIOD
Period 4
IC 715
Mr. Weisberg
Period 5
IC 715
Mr. Weisberg
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Susan Russell
(English)
Sue Shaw
(Business/Math)
Kim Kort
(English)
Carl Bailey
(Science)
Gina Guy
(Spanish)
Mark Goldsberry
(Health)
WEDNESDAY
Gussie Wyndham
(Social Studies)
Stephany Shadwell
(English)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Jim Padavik
(Math)
Holly Lane
(P.E.)
Mike Barrett
(Science)
Vicki Temple
(SAS)
Rae Lyn Platt
(Science)
Kristy Forsythe
(SAS)
Stefan Kern
(Math/Science)
Ted Jones
(Spanish)
Kelly Lownsberry
(Science)
Debbie Hughes
(English)
Jason Foster
(English)
David Rowe
(English)
Susan Mosby
(Spanish)
Brian Daly
(Science)
Nancy Patrick
(SAS)
Nancy Eads
(SAS)
Dave Valdez
(Soc.Studies)
Heather Creech
(SAS)
Period 6
Nancy Stout
(SAS)
Beth Adolphi
(Business/Math)
Sarah Ramsey
(English)
Krista Keogh
(Science)
IC 715
Rene Dupont
(English)
Dave Benson
(Soc. Studies)
Kathy McInerney
(English)
Tom Doherty
(Dean/Soc. Studies)
Mr. Betti
Tim Swanson
(English)
DeeDee Hicks
(Science)
Brian Casey
(Spanish)
Mike Goodman
(Business)
Annemarie Dempsey
(SAS)
Lisa Geissler
(SAS)
Susan Swisher
(Counseling)
Shelly Johnson
(Counseling)
CHERRY CREEK COMMUNITY LEGISLATIVE
NETW ORK
Invites You to Join Us for Our Annual
Breakfast with Our Legislators
Date:
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Time:
7:00a.m. – 9:00a.m.
Place:
Instructional Support Facility (ISF)
5416 South Riviera Way
Centennial, CO
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Please join us for breakfast along with members of the Colorado General Assembly
representing the schools in the Cherry Creek School District. This is a wonderful
opportunity to become better acquainted with members of our delegation in an informal
setting as we work together for a successful 2014-2015 legislative session that benefits
Colorado students.
For more information please email
Jo Metoyer Moore at jmetoyer@adt.com
PLEASE MAIL COMPLETED FLYER WITH PAYMENT
BY NOVEMBER 7TH
NAME____________________________________PHONE____________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________
RSVP____________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED______________________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CCCLN
MAIL TO: CHERRY CREEK COMMUNITY LEGISLATIVE NETWORK
ATTN: SUSAN MARKER, FISCAL SERVICES
4700 S. YOSEMITE ST
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
42% of adults (age 18+) in 2012 gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their
knowledge of personal finance. **
Top 3 Majors at Colorado Universities *
University of Colorado
1. Business/Marketing: 15%
2. Social Sciences: 15%
3. Biology: 11%
Colorado State University
1. Business/Marketing: 14%
2. Family and Consumer
Sciences: 9%
3. Biology: 8%
Metropolitan State College
1. Business/Marketing: 21%
2. Interdisciplinary
Studies: 10%
3. English: 8%
Business Department Classes Offered at CCHS:
Accounting 1 & 2
Advanced Business Technology
Business Law 1 & 2
Business & Personal Finance
Child Development
Computer Applications
Contemporary Relationships
Fashion/Interiors/Culinary Design
Foods & Nutrition
Interior Design 1: Residential
Interior Design 2: Commercial
Introduction to Business
Marketing 1 & 2
Yearbook
Along with these classes, the CCHS Business Department
offers the following co-curricular clubs:
An Association of Marketing Students
Largest club at CCHS (240 members with 30 elected
leadership positions)
 One of the most highly-recognized programs in the US
Community service and social event emphasis (over 25 events last year)
Competitions involving areas such as management, entrepreneurship, and promotion
in Beaver Creek, Colorado Springs, Glenwood Springs, and at Nationals each year
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Thousands of students across the nation are joining
Future Business Leaders of America! FBLA is the premier
organization for students preparing for careers in business and the
largest student business organization in the world with a quarter of
a million members. FBLA prepares students for "real-world"
professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for
college and career success.
FCCLA is the ultimate leadership experience, focusing on
aspects such as character development and career preparation. FCCLA
has a national membership of nearly 220,000 young men and
women. FCCLA has nine national programs which focus on current
issues such as the recent financial downturn, school violence,
childhood obesity, and the shortage of skilled workers. In their competitions, students
learn cooperative action and leadership skills through projects they present at the district,
state, and national levels.
For more information please call/email: Mike Goodman 720-554-2448
mgoodman5@cherrycreekschools.org
* From: www.collegeboard.com
** 2012 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey - http://www.nfcc.org/newsroom/FinancialLiteracy/files2012/
FLS2012FINALREPORT0402late.pdf
***Junior Achievement/Allstate Foundation, Percentage of Teens Who Think They Will Be Financially Dependent on
Parents Until Age 25-27 More Than Doubles, New Survey Finds, March 27, 2013,
http://www.ja.org/about/releases/about_newsitem625.asp
The majority of teens (76%) still report the best time to learn about
money management is in kindergarten through high school, but only 29%
reported programs currently in place. ***
CCHS Business Department
CCHS Business Department
College Credit Classes
You can receive COLLEGE CREDIT that is transferable to
Colorado Universities and other universities at
no tuition cost to you!
(Transferability of the credit is up to the accepting institution)
For more info please contact Mike Goodman at 720-554-2448 or mgoodman5@cherrycreekschools.org
Take Marketing 1 then Marketing 2 and
receive CCHS credits and receive 3
college credits at Arapahoe Community
College*
Take Accounting 1 then Accounting 2
and receive CCHS credits and receive 4
college credits from Arapahoe
Community College.*
Take Business and Personal Finance and
receive CCHS credits and receive 3
college credits from Arapahoe
Community College.*
Take Business Law 1 and Business Law 2
and receive CCHS credits and receive 3
college credits from Arapahoe
Community College.*
Take Computer Applications and receive
CCHS credits and receive 3 college
credits from Arapahoe Community
College.*
No tuition costs if you apply for College
Opportunity Fund!
*Must earn a C or better
“Career Technical Education is the ‘gold standard’ for 21st Century Learning and Success. As we develop an
economy increasingly rooted in ‘gold-collar’ careers, Career Technical Education engages students in the
meaning of learning and starts them - very practically - on their individual pathways to success.”
Gully Stanford - Director of Partnerships; College In Colorado
The Business Department at Cherry Creek High School also offers
three different college scholarships, including:
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Dave Kinsey Memorial Scholarship awarded to the Outstanding Senior Business
Student
Three DECA scholarships awarded to Top 3 outstanding DECA students
Business Department scholarship awarded by Arapahoe Credit Union
Must be enrolled in Business Department classes to apply for above scholarships
NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Cherry Creek School District No. 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access
to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Cherry Creek School District No. 5 Career and Technical Education Department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. The Cherry
Creek School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator: Ms. Kathryn Vining, District Compliance Officer, Educational Services Center, 4700 S. Yosemite St. Greenwood Village, CO 80111, or directly to the
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, North 1244 Speer Blvd., Suite #310, Denver, CO 80204.
FUTURE BRUINS DAY
December 1, from 6-9 pm
for all incoming 8th graders.
Students will have the
opportunity to:
DRIVERS EDUCATION
Drivers’ Education classes are offered through
the CCSD. The schedule of classes and registration
information is available at:
cherrycreekschools.org/AthleticsActivities/DriversEd
*Take a Campus tour
*Meet Department Coordinators
*Attend Activities and Athletic Fair
*Attend Breakout Sessions with
CCHS Faculty and Students
SARC is the CCSD Student Achievement Resource
Center located at 14188 E. Briarwood Drive, off
Arapahoe Road, between Jordan & Potomac Roads.
Calendar
November
3-7
Red Ribbon Week
5
Masterworks Concert-All Choirs/Bands & Orchestras, FA Theater, 7:00 pm
6
PTCO Mtg., M/S Resource Center 6:00 pm
8SAT
8-9
DECA Vail Conference
10
Board of Education Mtg.: 7 pm
11
Veterans Day Celebration, Community Rooms,
7:30-9 am
PIN Mtg.; 6:30 pm, SARC
12
College 101 Freshmen Parent Night, Shillinglaw, 6:30
District Accountabilty Mtg.: 6:00 pm
13
SEAC Mtg. ESC, 9:30 am
13-15 Senior Directed Plays, 5:00 pm
13-14 No school for 9th, 10th and 11th grades: CMAS
Testing for Seniors only.
18
Accountability and PASS mtg’s combined, 5:00 pm
19
Principal Brown Bag; West Main office;11:30-12:30
Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop, Shillinglaw, 6:30 pm
20-22 Senior Directed Plays, 5:00 pm
24
DECA Conference; Marriott Hotel; DTC
26
Pupil Non-Contact Day
27-28 Thanksgiving Holiday
December
1
FUTURE BRUINS DAY: 6-9 pm
2
PIN: SARC: 9:15 am
College 301 Junior Parent Night, FA Theater, 6:30 pm
3
Collaboration Day: 8:10 am START Time
4
Jazz Concert (A/B); 7:00 pm, FA Theater
Meistersingers & Kantorei concert @ Bethany
Lutheran church: 7:30 pm
6
Creek to College: 10-12:30 pm.; SAT
8-12 Human Rights Awareness Week
8
Board of Education mtg. 7 pm
9
Orchestra Concert, FA Theater, 7:00 pm
10-13 DECA New York City Conference
11
PTCO Meeting: 9:15 am, FA Foyer:
Empty Bowl: West Cafe; 3:30-6:30 pm
Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble: FA Theater, 7:00 pm
15
Winter Choir Concert: A Cappella, Troubadours,
Girls 21: FA Theater, 7:00 pm
16
Accountability Mtg., W. Office Conf. Rm., 5-6:30 pm
PASS Mtg. 6:30-8:00 pm; Community Rooms
Winter Choir Concert: Union St. Jazz, Statesmen, Choralaires, Meistersingers, FA Theater, 7:00 pm
17
Principal Brown Bag: West main office; 11:30-12:20
22-Jan 2
Winter Break
January
6
PIN Mtg.: 9:15 am
7
District Accountability Mtg.: 6 pm
8
SEAC Mtg.; 9:30 am: PTCO Mtg.; 6 pm Library
12
Parents’ Council Mtg.; SARC, 8:45 am
Board of Ed Mtg.; 7 pm
14-16 Final Exams
19
Martin Luther King Day: NO SCHOOL
20
Accountability Mtg.; 5 pm: PASS Mtg.; 6:30 pm
21
Principal Brown Bag; 11:30 am
22
Choir Feeder Concert, FA Theater: 7 pm
24SAT
27
The Admissions Game: Smoky Hill HS: 6:30 pm
Band Feeder Concert: FA Theater: 7 pm
28
Collaboration Day: School starts at 8:10 am
Orchestra Feeder Concert: FA Theater, 7 pm
29
Theater Feeder Night: FA Theater, 7 pm
31
Diversity Conference: 7 am- 4 pm