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February 2015
CRESCENT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL • PUBLISHED BY CVPO
From the Principal, Cherie Stroud
Welcome to 2015! By the time you read this article, Crescent Valley will already be in the second semester of the
school year! As usual, life at CV abounds with the energy
and enthusiasm of student activity—from the classroom to
the court and concert stage!
In December, we said goodbye to Assistant Principal
Mchael Beck, as he accepted a new position as the HR
Director for the Willamette ESD. In January, we welcomed
Trinity Welch-Radabaugh as new assistant principal!
Trinity has been an exceptional math teacher at Crescent
Valley High School for the past nine years. She brings
knowledge of our school, relevant teaching experience with
all levels of learners, and an abundance of energy and wisdom to the administrative team. Taking her place in the
classroom, we welcome Karen Huhn, a veteran teacher
who’s just moved to Oregon. Karen has hit the ground running in inheriting classes mid-year, doing so with optimism
and diligence. Please welcome Karen to our Raider family.
As we head into the spring, staff and students will be busy
planning for next year. Our current student enrollment is
approximately 1,010 students, and we are projected to have
a slightly lower enrollment next year—987 students. For the
last several years, we’ve exceeded these projections by the
time school begins in September. If history repeats itself,
next school year will be no different!
In March, students will complete spring forecasting for next
year’s classes. Budget decisions will be made based on
these choices, so it is very important that students choose
wisely. Speaking of the budget, district conversations have
already begun. In December, the Corvallis School Board
adopted 2015-16 Budget Assumptions based on an equity
focus in allocating resources district-wide. Those assumptions are:
● Full school year
● Stable enrollment
● Stable to modestly rising State School Fund
● Continued slow recovery of local option levy revenue
from tax compression
● Continued state economic recovery, but no significant
changes concerning state taxation and retirement system, or Corvallis housing and taxation policies
● Continued significant number of low and very low income students with resulting requirements for resources
Our superintendent, Erin Prince, has identified three district
goals: Every Student a Graduate, Every Student Shows
Growth, and Closing the Achievement Gap. To support
these goals, district administrators are engaged in Leading
for Equity work through the Pacific Education Group, which
challenges us to become more aware in providing equitable
resources based on individual student need and ability.
The Youth Mental Health Coalition was established to unite
community partners in creating awareness and providing
education and resources to families in Benton County. I’m
proud to say that I am a member of this interagency group,
along with CV counselor Annika Bay. Committee members
are planning a variety of messages to school communities,
making conversations about mental/emotional health a normal part of our conversations about wellness, both in
schools and the broader community. Look for this information in the newsletter later this spring.
Great Schools is a valuable online resource for parents.
Their vision is to assist all families in finding great schools,
support for learning, and guidance on a variety of parental
dilemmas. The website provides a variety of information
from homework help, including activities and worksheets for
specific courses, to educational articles and information on
learning. In addition to these resources, the organization
rates high schools across the United States on a rating
scale of 1-10. I’m happy to announce that Crescent Valley
High School’s current rating is 10! This rating is based on
test scores, student academic growth, and college readiness. If you’d like more information, check out the website at
www.greatschools.org/high-school.
I hope your family enjoyed a restful and joyous winter break.
As we gear up for a very busy time of year, I hope to see
you at one of our many extra-curricular events. If we haven’t
met, please introduce yourself. Thank you for all you do to
support our school community; we have so much to be
thankful for and appreciate!
Go Raiders!
Cherie
Cherie Stroud, Principal
Attendance Line: 541-757-5806
4444 NW Highland Drive
CVHS
Raider 97330
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Corvallis,
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Main Office: 541-757-5801 • High School code: 380211
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Web: http://cvhs.csd509j.net
Administrative News
Attendance Policy
Oregon law requires students to attend school until they are
18 years old, have graduated from high school, or until they
complete an approved alternative education program. Students are responsible for maintaining regular attendance in
all of their assigned classes.
Attendance Line—(541) 757-5806
Attendance on Pinnacle
Parents are encouraged to check their student’s attendance
on Pinnacle, which may be accessed on the CV homepage:
http://cvhs.csd509j.net.
The password is available at 541-757-5804.
EMERGENCY Communications
Part of every emergency response plan is a solid communication plan. The Corvallis School District uses a variety of
methods to keep staff and families informed of inclement
weather leading to school delays or closures. Several of
these methods require families to sign up to receive messages. Now is the time to make sure your information is up
to date and current! Emergency information is distributed by
the district and other community agencies via the following
methodologies:
Excusing an Absence
Parents are responsible for notifying the Attendance Office
when their son/daughter is absent from school. Please call
the school (541-757-5806) on the day of the student’s absence. Absences not verified by the parent within 48 hours of
the student’s return to school will be recorded as
“unexplained.”
Pre-Arranged Excused Absences
Students who will be absent from school more than 2 consecutive days must complete a Pre-Arranged Absence
Form (available from the main office, the attendance office or online at the CV website: http://cvhs.csd509j.net/
attendance). Return it to the attendance office PRIOR to the
absences. The form must be filled out and signed by all
teachers and a parent. Without a completed form, the absences will be unexcused, which could lead to academic
consequences. For absences less than 3 days, please notify
the attendance office by phone at 541-757-5806 or 541-7575801.
When students are absent from school, the attendance office
secretary and/or school administrator will determine
(according to state guidelines) if the absence is excused,
unexcused, or unexplained.
Excused absence: an absence for personal or family illness;
family emergency; school activity; religious holiday; medical,
dental, or court appointments; college visitation; or prearranged family commitments. Pre-arranged absences require completion of the Pre-Arranged Absence Form
(available online or in the attendance office).
Unexcused absence: an absence for reasons other than
those listed above.
Unexplained absence: an absence not cleared by the parent within 48 hours of the student’s return to school.
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1. FlashAlert Newswire: www.flashalert.net. Individuals
must sign up to use FlashAlert and can choose the communities/agencies they’re interested in, as well as the
ways in which they’d like to be contacted. Visit the Corvallis School District website at www.csd509j.net for
more information.
2. Linn-Benton Alert: www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/ems
3. District Facebook page at www.facebook.com/csd509j
4. Twitter: @SuptPrince
5. Local radio and television stations
Listserv
Another e-mail feature for each of our schools is the
Listserv. One of the ways the school Listservs will be
used to is to distribute individual school emergency information. For inclusion on this list, please follow the directions
below.
To subscribe — go to the district webpage
(www.csd509j.net), click on the “Parents” tab, and then
“Listserv” on the dropdown menu or: https://dnn.csd509j.net/
en-us/districtinformation/departmentsservices/technology/
listserv.aspx
 Click on “Show Available Lists”—click on the list you
want to join
 You may need to create a login to join some of the lists
● Some lists may require a moderator to accept your request to join
You may also subscribe and unsubscribe by:
● Subscribe—send an email to this address: (name of list)
+subscribe@listserv.csd509J.net.
● Unsubscribe—send an email to this address: (name of
list)+unsubscribe@listserv.csd509J.net.
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Admission to Athletic Events
Ticket prices this year for all contests, which includes football, volleyball, basketball, and wrestling, remain the same as
last year. Adults will cost $6.00 and students (K-8) will be
$4.00. Also, any visiting high school students or home students without an ASB sticker will be charged $4.00. Crescent
Valley High School students with an ASB sticker are admitted free. Any questions, please call Michelle Butler in the athletic office at 541-757-5809.
Getting Messages to Students
Please make arrangements with your student prior to school
hours regarding medical appointments, after school transportation, lunches, etc. It is very disruptive to the learning environment to enter the classroom once class has begun.
Therefore we will not interrupt class unless there is an emergency. Students can check for messages posted on their
lockers. Customer service is important to us and we try to
accommodate family needs the best way possible. Thank
you for your understanding and cooperation.
DMV Proof of Enrollment
The DMV requires proof that applicants for a driver permit or
license who are under the age of 18 are making satisfactory
progress towards a high school diploma or GED. A DMV
Proof of Enrollment form can be obtained from the CV main
office or counseling center.
Student Visitor Guidelines
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Visitation is not allowed if the guest lives within 60 miles
of Corvallis. (Valley League Principal’s agreement)
● The guest must be of high school age and a “student in
good standing” at their school.
● Students must get approval from their teachers and administration.
● A Visitor’s Request form must be completed by the host
student at least 24 hours prior to the visit. (forms available in the main office).
● All visitors must sign in at the main office before entering
a classroom.
Any violation of school guidelines during the visit may result
in both students being sent home.
Fragrances
Please be aware that too much perfume, body spray, lotion,
etc. impacts everyone. We have students and staff who are
sensitive to fragrances; it can cause allergic reactions and
physical illnesses. If you feel you need to wear something
fragrant, please be respectful and considerate of others
when applying. Remember, a little goes a long way! Thank
you for your help and understanding.
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Yearbook Update
The regular price for the 2014-15 yearbook is $70. If purchased at registration, it will cost only $55. After registration
it can be purchased at a discount using the yellow $15 coupon until December 19, 2014. Thereafter, you may purchase
a yearbook for $65 using the $5 coupon through March 20,
2015. After this time, books will be the regular $70 cost.
Families who qualify for free or reduced lunches will not be
able to purchase a book until the district list of qualified
families is released, on or about October 6. We will verify the
student is on the list, and with a coupon, they will then be
able to purchase a discounted book for only $35. FNR Seniors need to contact their counselor prior to spring
break to get a scholarship.
Online Meal Account Information
Parents can now check their child’s meal account balance
and 30-day transaction history online. This allows parents to
see when their child is eating (or not) and monitor their balance. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to maintain
sufficient funds in their child’s meal account. Charging is
discouraged and should only be used in emergencies.
The approved district policy for allowing charges are:
Elementary School - 3 charges
Middle School - 1 charge
High School - no charges
High School
Any student failing to keep his/her account current, as required by the district, shall not be allowed to charge the price
of any additional meals until the account has been paid in
full.
To access your student’s online meal account balance go to
www.csd509j.net.
• From the Parents heading, select Food Services.
• Select the Meal Account Balance Inquiry link from the
Menu on the right.
• Choose the Corvallis School District access link.
• Select the school your student attends from the drop-down
list provided.
• Enter your student’s District ID number and then click
“Submit.”
If you have students in middle or high school, they will know
their student ID # (it’s also on their student body card). Note:
Online deposits are not available at this time. If you have
questions, or are having trouble viewing the inquiry, please
call Food Service at 541-757-5903.
The school cafeteria and snack bar are open before school,
during the morning break, and during lunch. The standard
breakfast costs $1.75 and the standard lunch costs
$3.00.
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Facebook and Twitter
Social media has made its way to Corvallis School District. The district is live on Facebook (Corvallis School District) and Superintendent Erin Prince can be followed on Twitter@SuptPrince. The district is thrilled to use these tools to connect more with
students, parents, and community members. Become a “fan” of our Facebook page and follow Superintendent Prince on Twitter for quick updates, school spotlights, and more.
Corvallis School District 509J Student Transfer Process for the 2015-2016 school year:
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2015-2016 Corvallis School District student transfers may be requested through our online process. A link for
the 2015-16 school year will be provided on the CSD homepage www.csd509j.net beginning March 1, 2015.
March 1 – 31, 2015 – Open window when parents may request in-district and inter-district transfers into Corvallis 509j schools for the 2015-16 school year.
April 2015 – Offers of enrollment and school waiting lists will be created from the online requests received
from the March 1-31, 2015, transfer open window. (Positions on the wait lists are randomly assigned by lottery.)
April and May 2015 – Parents will be notified regarding offers of enrollment or placement on wait lists from
the open window online requests received in March 2015.
April – September 2015 – CSD will continue to accept additional online requests for student transfers and
offer enrollment as space is available according to student wait list placement.
Parents are expected to enroll students into their neighborhood boundary schools until enrollment is offered
at a preferred (transfer requested) school.
Proceso de Transferencia Estudiantil del Distrito Escolar de Corvallis 509J para el año escolar
2015-2016:
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2015-2016 – Las transferencias de estudiantes en el Distrito Escolar de Corvallis se pueden solicitar a través
de nuestro proceso en línea. A partir del 1 de marzo, 2015, un enlace para el año escolar del 2015-16 será
facilitado en la página CSD www.csd509j.net.
1 al 31 de Marzo, 2015 – Está abierto para que los padres puedan solicitar las transferencias dentro del distrito en las escuelas 509J Corvallis y entre distritos para el año escolar 2015-16.
Abril 2015 – Las ofertas de inscripción y las listas de espera de la escuela serán creadas a partir de las solicitudes recibidas en línea, en el periodo de solicitud de la transferencia de 1 al 31de marzo del 2015. (Las
posiciones en las listas de espera son asignadas al azar por sorteo.)
Abril y Mayo 2015 – Se notificará a los padres con respecto a las ofertas de la matrícula o la colocación en
las lisas de espera de las solicitudes recibidas en línea del periodo de marzo 2015.
Abril – Septiembre 2015 – CSD continuará aceptando solicitudes en línea adicionales para las transferencias de los estudiantes y ofrecer la inscripción a medida de que haya espacio disponible de acuerdo con la
colocación de estudiantes en lista de espera.
Se espera que los padres inscriban a los estudiantes en sus escuelas del área de su barrio hasta que la inscripción sea ofrecida a una escuela preferida (de la solicitud de transferencia).
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Hello Raiders!
I have been so fortunate to call Crescent Valley High
School my “home away from home” for the past eightand-a-half years. As I begin my transition from math
teacher to Assistant Principal, I wanted to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for all of the support
and encouragement I have received thus far. This is a
tremendous community to work in and I look forward to a
great year with the students, staff, families, and supporters of this school.
For those who do not know me (and even those who
do!), here are a few tidbits:
 Hometown: Prineville, Oregon
 College: University of Oregon
 Favorite color: Green
 Recently read books: “Breaking Night“ by Liz Murray,
“Proust and the Squid“ by Maryanne Wolf, and
“Tuesdays with Morrie“ by Mitch Albom (I read it at
least once every two years!)
 Favorite Quote: “If you don’t like something, change
it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think
about it.“ – Mary Engelbreit
 Current Pandora station: 2Cellos
Looking forward to working with everyone! Go Raiders!
Trinity Welch-Radabaugh
Youth Volunteer
Opportunities
Calling All Students Interested in Volunteering!
The Youth Volunteer Corps of Corvallis is always looking for
volunteers ages 11-18! We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities each month with organizations including Safe Haven
Humane Society, the Linn Benton Food Share, and more! If
you are interested in being added to our email list or want to
find out more information about YVC and our projects,
contact Keeley Naughton by phone 541-766-6467 or email
keeley.naughton@corvallisoregon.gov.
Thank You!
Thank you to Ted and Marion Beers for the very generous
donation of the 32” TV for the staff lounge! Also, thank you
to Laurie Moore for offering to hem a long curtain to separate the eating space and workout space in the lounge! The
staff will enjoy the new additions to their lounge area!
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)
Enforceable Statements (Feb 2015)
Enforceable statements describe the consequences that will follow specific behavior that you control. This concept can be applied
to many situations. You could say:
You’re welcome to “play your video game,” “play with your friend,” “watch TV,” or “use the computer” after you “complete your
homework,” “do your chores,” or “help me out.”
In response to your child raising his/her voice to you, you could say, “I’ll listen to you as soon as your voice volume matches mine.”
Pay attention to how you say it—better to mention the fun activity (the incentive or preferred activity) before the work (nonpreferred activity) AND be sure to say it in a cheery rather than stern voice tone.
Intervenciones y apoyo de comportamiento positivo (PBIS)
Declaraciones obligatorias (Feb.2015)
Las declaraciones exigibles describen las consecuencias que seguirán a la conducta específica que usted controla. Este concepto
se puede aplicar a muchas situaciones. Se podría decir:
Le invitamos a "jugar tu juego de video", "jugar con tu amigo", "ver televisión" o "usar la computadora" después de "completar tu
tarea", "hacer tus tareas" o "ayúdame."
En respuesta a su niño que le levante su / su voz, usted podría decir: "Voy a escucharte tan pronto como tu volumen de voz sea
como el mío.
Preste atención a cómo lo dice—es mejor hablar de la actividad de la diversión (el incentivo o actividad preferida) antes de que el
trabajo (actividad no preferido) Y asegúrese de decirlo en un alegre tono de voz en lugar de ser severo.
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Opening Windows to the World: The Crescent Valley Library Media Center
Library Staff:
Melissa Carr, melissa.carr@corvallis.k12.or.us
Scott Davis, scott.davis@corvallis.k12.or.us
Cary Doyle
541-757-5822
For updated library hours and information, please
visit our website: http://cvhs.csd509j.net/library
A New Semester!
Please remind students to renew or return their first
semester books. Although many courses have
switched to year-long, there are still a number of singleterm courses. First semester books for semester-long
classes must be returned so they can be checked out to
other students during second semester. Please also help
students look for and return overdue library books and
books that may have made it to your home without being
checked out.
Help Care for Our Books
We are still seeing many uncovered textbooks! Please
remind your student to take care of CVHS Library books
and textbooks. Students should remember to:
● Write their name in their textbooks immediately.
● Cover textbooks with paper covers that tape only to
other parts of the paper cover, not to the book.
● Avoid tearing, staining, or writing in CVHS books
(except for names on the inside cover). We do charge
for damage. If students see damage in books when
they first check them out, they should bring the damage to the attention of library staff.
2014 Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Award Winners & Lists
Every year at the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting, YALSA announces the winners of its six
awards for the best in teen literature.
This year, winners will be announced
Monday, February 2.
 Alex Awards—honor 10 adult
books from the previous year with special appeal to teens
 Edwards Award—honors an author
and specific works by that author for
lifetime contribution for writing for teens
 Morris Award—honors the best
book of the previous year by a first-time
author writing for teens
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 Excellence in Nonfiction Award—recognizes
the best nonfiction written for teens from the previous
year
 Odyssey Award—honors the producer of the
best audiobook for children and/or young adults from
the previous year
 Printz Award—honors the best book for teens
from the previous year
For information about the winners, visit www.ala.org/
yalsa/booklistsawards/bookawards.
YALSA also announces the best books and media for
teens that have been selected for its annual lists. YALSA
lists include:
 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
 Best Fiction for Young Adults
 Fabulous Films for Young Adults
 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
 Outstanding Books for the College Bound
 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult
Readers
 Readers' Choice
To view the new 2014 lists, as well as lists from previous
years, visit www.ala.org/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklists.
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Online Resources
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is a research portal that offers a wide range of contextual information
and opinions on hundreds of social issues. It is a wonderful place to look for information for “pro/con” assignments and debate topics, as it provides access to continuously updated viewpoint articles, topic overviews,
full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles,
primary source documents, statistics, images, videos,
audio files, and links to trusted websites. Issues covered in the database are divided into the following categories: Business and Economics; Energy and Environmentalism; Health and Medicine; Law and Politics; National Debate Topic; Science, Technology and Ethics;
Society and Culture; and War and Diplomacy. Browse
the list of issues or key in a specific search term at the
top of the page to access available resources on topics
of interest.
A link to the Opposing Viewpoints in Context database
is available in the Online Resources section of the CV
Library webpage, under the subheading Databases:
http://cvhs.csd509j.net/library. Follow the instructions
on the library webpage for home access to online resources.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is provided by the Oregon School Library Information System (OSLIS), a project of the Oregon Association of School Libraries in
partnership with the Oregon State Library. OSLIS is
funded by a Library Services and Technology Act grant
from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Please continue to donate books and supplies to the CVHS
Library or Bookroom. Since our budget is small, students
and staff depend on your donations. Our priority supply
needs include glue sticks; large, heavyweight paper for
covering textbooks and making posters; Kleenex; mini
sticky notes; and hand sanitizer.
Friends of the Library BIG Book Sale
February 20-22
Looking for some great books at affordable prices? Check
out the annual Friends of the Library book sale at the Benton County Fairgrounds, Auditorium Hall, 110 SW 53rd
Street. There will be thousands of used books and other
items for sale, with all proceeds benefitting the CorvallisBenton County Public Library. Doors will open early at 4
PM on Friday, Feb. 20 for Friends of the Library members
only. This is not a school sponsored event.
Book Drive February 9-20
CV Leadership is holding a book drive February 9 – February 20. Please donate new and used books from preschool
through high school levels; the books will be sorted and
given to The Jackson Street Youth Shelter and The Old Mill
Center. Any books that do not fit their requirements will be
sold and the money will be donated. Collection boxes will
be placed in advisor classrooms, the senior hall, and the
office. The advisor group with the most books will get a
prize.
Thank You, Volunteers!
Once again, a big kudos to our regular library volunteers,
Jo Anne Altimus, Glen Canning, Brandy Hemsley,
Deb McCarty, Lia Omoto, and Pamela Richardson.
They perform a wide range of activities in the CV Library,
helping to ensure that students and staff receive the materials and services they need.
Donations
Thank you to Aline Bergemann for the generous gift
subscription to Model Railroader for the CVHS Library
for 2015!
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Career Center News
CV Career Center: Open during school hours to
parents and students
Location:
Across hall from library
Coordinator: Carol Beamer available:
Mon.—Fri., 8:30 AM-3 PM
Contact Info: carol.beamer@corvallis.k12.or.us
or 541-757-5916
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/cvhscounseling
STUDENT STAND-OUTS
Congratulations to: Kate Bird, Allen Huang, and
Joshua Larson, who were selected as CV’s nominees for the NHS scholarship.
TEST INFORMATION
March SAT Registration: Students register for the
SAT at www.collegeboard.org. Allow at least 20
minutes for the online registration process. The SAT
will be administered at CVHS on Saturday, March 14.
The regular deadline to register for the March test date
is February 13. Testing spots are limited at CV so students should register as soon as possible. The SAT is
offered at a variety of schools on every testing date, but
CV only administers the SAT in October and March.
Juniors & Seniors: SAT Dates for 2014-2015: Mar
14, May 2, and Jun 6. Sign up at
www.collegeboard.com. ACT Dates for 2014-2015:
Feb 7, Apr 18, and Jun 13. Sign up at
www.actstudent.org/start.
ASVAB: Sign up now for this free, career-exploration
assessment (ASVAB) that will be administered at CV
on Thursday, February 19, 11:00 AM – end of school.
Testing will be in D-41. Students can sign up in the CC
to take this exam. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) includes tests and activities that
help students identify interests, plus it provides information about verbal, math, and science/technical skills.
The exam results are not released to the military unless
the student authorizes the release on the answer sheet
on test day.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Information: The
Advanced Placement (AP) Program is administered by
The College Board to provide high school students an
opportunity to take college-level coursework and earn
college credit or advanced placement in college classes. AP exams are optional, fee-based, and are given
over a two-week period every May. This year AP exams will be administered at CV during the weeks of
May 4 and May 11. The College Board sets the exam
schedule, establishes fees, and scores exams.
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Students who take an AP exam usually have taken the
AP class, but this is not a requirement. Students who
register to take an AP exam will receive a copy of the AP
Bulletin for Students and Parents, which describes the
AP program in more detail.
AP Exam Registration Instructions: To register for
one or more AP exams, students must bring a nonrefundable deposit of $15 per exam to the CC between
February 9 and March 20. Payment can be in cash or
check payable to “CVHS.” At that time, students can
sign up for their particular exams in the CC. The CC
WILL NOT accept payment in full at registration,
because if a student decides to cancel after the exam
has been ordered, issuing a refund check incurs extra
costs for the school. The total cost of each AP exam is
$66. The balance due of $51 per exam will be accepted
in the CC ONLY between April 21 and April 30. Students who register after the March deadline will incur a
late fee. Students who qualify for Free or Reduced
Lunch only pay the initial $15 deposit per exam, and the
deposit will be refunded after AP exams are completed.
STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK CALENDARS CAREFULLY AND ONLY REGISTER FOR AP EXAMS YOU
PLAN TO TAKE. If there is a conflict with the testing
date/time of an exam, there are alternate test date options. See Carol Beamer or Janice Lorenzen in the CC.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Out-of-State Colleges Without Out-of-State Costs:
WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange program
through which students may apply to be considered for
enrollment at many two-year and four-year public college
programs at a reduced tuition level. Many of the participating institutions require strong academic performance
as evidenced by SAT/ACT scores and GPA. These
scholarships are limited so interested seniors should apply as early as possible to be considered. For more information visit www.wiche.edu/wue.
Kiwanis Senior of the Quarter Award: Each quarter
during the school year, the Kiwanis Club of Corvallis
honors an outstanding high school senior from CVHS.
Any senior may apply. To be selected, the student must
demonstrate well-rounded achievement in school and
outside activities, with an emphasis on community service. The selected senior of each quarter and parents
(guardians) are invited to a Kiwanis luncheon meeting
for the presentation of the award. In May, one senior
from each high school will be selected from the four
Students of the Quarter as the Student of the Year. Applications are available in the CC. Application deadlines: March 4 and April 17.
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Scholarship Opportunities: Don’t wait! Every week
the CC receives information about scholarship opportunities. Due to space limitations in the Raider News, it is
not possible to list each specific scholarship as information is received. However, the information will be
listed on the Scholarship Board in the CC and updated
on a weekly basis at https://sites.google.com/site/
cvhscounseling/scholarships.
Some of the Scholarships with Due Dates in February and March:
Oregon Wheat Foundation - 2/1/2015
Portland State Univ. GANAS Program - 2/1/2015
Forthan Memorial Recovery, Al - 2/2/2015
Oregon Music Hall of Fame - 2/14/2015
Association of Computer Professionals in Education 2/15/2015
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
(COSA) Foundation Youth Dev. Program 2/20/2015
Buick Achievers - 2/28/2015
Mosley, Kevin Kyle, Private Pilot - 2/28/2015
Pitzer, Thomas E. "Tom" Aviation Maintenance 2/27/2015
Zonta International - Young Women in Public Affairs
Award - 2/27/2015
Davis, Guy - Oregon School Employees Association
(OSEA) - 3/1/2015
Ford Scholars Program - 3/1/2015
Fraternal Order of Eagles-Eagle Scholarship Foundation - 3/1/2015
Oregon Blueberry Commission Scholarship 3/1/2015
Oregon Collectors Association - Hasson/Newman
Memorial Scholarship - 3/1/2015
Oregon Community Foundation - Verl and Dorothy
Miller Native American - 3/1/2015
Oregon Seed Council - 3/1/2015
Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) 3/1/2015
Oregon Community Quarterback Scholarship 3/2/2015
Oregon PSR Greenfield Peace Writing Contest 3/16/2015
Benton County Scholarships - 3/26/2015
Another way to find scholarships is by doing online
scholarship searches. There are many scholarship
websites
available
including
www.fastweb.com,
www.getcollegefunds.org, www.collegeboard.org, and
individual college/university/department websites.
FAFSA: Seniors and parents should be in the process of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Federal
Student Aid has launched some tools to help students
through
the
financial
aid
process:
www.StudentAid.ed.gov is a website fully accessible on
tablets and smartphones; videos can be found at
www.YouTube.com/FederalStudentAid; full collection of
infographics at www.visual.ly/users/FederalStudentAid;
and a Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/
FederalStudentAid. There is also a monthly interactive
session called #AskFAFSA Office Hours, which takes
place via the @FAFSA Twitter account.
Scholarships at Oregon Student Access Commission: The OSAC scholarship eApp Workbook with
400+ scholarship listings and the worksheet is available
online at www.GetCollegeFunds.org. Deadline for the
Early Bird Review and chance to win $500 is February
15, 2015. Final deadline to submit the application and
all required materials is March 1, 2015 (5 PM). This is a
great gateway for many scholarship opportunities.
COLLEGES
LBCC Sessions: Students can sign up in the CC for
individual sessions with an Admissions Representative
from LBCC. These meetings can help students answer
questions about community college programs and navigate the admissions process. The next session is
scheduled for February 19.
LBCC College Night 2015 is on Monday, Feb 9 on
the Albany Campus. Go to www.linnbenton.edu/college
-night for more details and to pre-register. This is a
great opportunity to get to know LBCC and gather information to prepare for college, not to mention a chance
to win some free tuition! The “Look Beyond the Books"
showcase will show students what LBCC offers beyond
the books and how they can get involved.
SAVE the DATE – OPU Spring Tour (formerly OUS
Visit) to CVHS on March 12, 2015: Each of the Oregon public universities will be visiting CVHS on March
12 from 1-2:25 PM. This program will be focused on
Juniors but will be open to all students who are interested. For a list of each university and its upcoming Preview opportunities, visit www.OUS.edu.
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ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
9th Annual African American Youth Leadership Conference: High school students with African American
heritage are encouraged to attend this annual one-day
conference on Thursday, April 2 at Western Oregon University. This is a no-cost, chaperoned field trip by bus
from CV. There will be a keynote speaker, workshop
sessions, snack and lunch provided, plus an official campus tour. Applications are available in the CC. Students
must sign up and return the signed parent permission
forms no later than Thursday, March 12 to the Career
Center.
Counter-Military Visitations: Representatives from
the Corvallis Counter-Recruitment Committee are available to meet with students and provide information on the
2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month.
Military Visitations: Recruiters from the various military branches visit the CC during the lunch hour according to this schedule:
US Marine Corps – By appointment
US Army – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays per month
US Navy – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays per month
National Guard – 1st Wednesday each month
US Air Force – By appointment
CC Crate of Summer Activities: Stop by the CC and
browse through the crate of summer opportunities for
high school students. Most college campuses offer summer enrichment programs for youth. Study abroad programs offer summer stays in many countries around the
world. Community service opportunities abound, locally
as well as throughout the U.S. and abroad. Another resource of summer opportunities is www.petersons.com.
Many summer programs have early winter application
deadlines, so this IS the time to be applying.
Support the Mr. and Ms. Crescent Valley
Garage Sale
When: Between January and March 6th. Our Garage Sale is March 7th at Shepard of the
Valley Lutheran Church.
Where the money goes: Profits from the sale go to three local charities; The Old Mill Center, Children’s Miracle Network, and Jackson Street Youth Shelter.
How: Email Mr.Ms.CVGarageSale@gmail.com and a Mr. and Ms. CV contestant will
pick up your donations. Feel free to contact us with any questions!
Mr./Ms. CV Woodstock’s Pizza Day
On Tuesday, February 3, dine at Woodstock’s Pizza all day and 30% of
your purchase will be donated.
All you have to do is mention Mr./Ms. CV for your donation to be credited.
Eat pizza and support three local charities!
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509J TAG INFORMATION NIGHT
Talented and Gifted in Corvallis School District:
A Primer on TAG Services and Resources in 509J
Come to the TAG Information Night!
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
7:00 pm—8:00 pm
Linus Pauling Middle School
NW Highland Drive and NW Cleveland Avenue
(Enter by Main Office; doors open at 6:40pm)
*6:40 Resource Fair/Meet Parent Advisory Committee Members
PRESENTED BY TEACHER LIAISONS FROM CSD SCHOOLS
Presentation will include:
TAG identification process
Differentiation practices
Resources
Q&A
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!
Child activity and supervision are available for students K through 5.
Sponsored by the 509J TAG Teacher Liaison Committee
For more information, visit our website and sign up on our TAG listserv.
For more information call 541-757-5811
http://www.csd509j.net/en-us/districtinformation/departmentsservices/talentedgifted.aspx
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NOCHE DE INFORMACIÓN DE TAG de 509J
Talentosos y Dotados en el Distrito Escolar de Corvallis:
Una introducción sobre Servicios TAG y Recursos de 509J
Venga a la noche de información de TAG
MARTES
17 DE FEBRERO, 2015
7:00 pm—8:15 pm
Linus Pauling Middle School
NW Highland Drive y NW Cleveland Avenue
(entrada por la oficina principal, abierto a las 6:40pm)
*6:40 Feria de Recursos / Conozca a los miembros del Comité Asesor de Padres
PRESENTADO POR MAESTROS COORDINADORES DE
LAS ESCUELAS DE CSD
La presentación incluirá:
Proceso de identificación de TAG
Las prácticas de diferenciación
Recursos
Preguntas y respuestas
¡¡¡TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS!!!
Se proveerán actividades y supervisión de estudiantes del Kinder al grado 5
Patrocinado por el Comité de los Maestros TAG del distrito 509J
Para mayor información, visite nuestro sitio de la Web e inscríbase en TAG listserv
http://www.csd509j.net/en-us/districtinformation/departmentsservices/talentedgifted.aspx
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Running Start is an exciting opportunity for students to step into their future. The purpose of the Running Start
program is to partner with students and Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) to provide a supported bridge
between high school and the student’s early college experience. The program is designed to smooth the transition between the two settings and increase the success of our students as they transition to college.
Advanced Diploma Program
Students who have completed all of the requirements for their diploma and wish to attend LBCC full time for one
year and pursue their advanced diploma may apply to participate in the Running Start Advanced Diploma program. The advanced diploma is awarded when students complete their standard diploma requirements and 36
LBCC credits. Students must enroll in at least 12 credits each term including Destination Graduation in the first
term. Students are also required to enroll in math and writing courses each term until they complete Math 111
and Writing 121. Four and seven week progress reports will be required as are any interventions deemed necessary by the advisors.
Expanded Options Program
Current Corvallis School District students who have a desire to take coursework available at Linn Benton Community College that is not available at their home high school may inquire about the Expanded Options Program
with their school counselor.
Alternative Learning Option
Current homeschool students who are interested in enrolling in the Corvallis School District and completing
classes at Linn Benton Community College in order to earn a high school diploma should contact Eric Wright at
541-766-4717 or eric.wright@corvallis.k12.or.us.
Placement Criteria and Application Process
●
High School Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
●
Students will need to take the LBCC Accuplacer placement tests and score at the levels listed below (testing
is done at any of the LBCC campuses):



Reading 90
Writing 95
Math 65
Students will complete an application packet in order to be considered for the program. Applications will be
available beginning January 5 at either the high school counseling office or at the Harding Center at 510 NW
31st St., Corvallis. Completed applications must be turned in to either the student’s high school counseling office
or to Cindy Preece at the Harding Center by April 1, 2015, and must include a copy of Accuplacer test scores
and a copy of the student’s transcript. Applicants will be notified of their participation status by May 1, 2015.
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22
16 Presidents'
15
IMPACT DAY
23
odd
(weather make-up if
needed)
NO SCHOOL
Day
9
odd
SEMESTER 2 BEGINS
2
odd
Mon
8
Choir
Returns
1
Sun
even
even
even
even
9am-2:30p Career Conv
for Juniors
5:30 pm – fr BBX @
S.Albany (Calapooia)
5:30/7:00 – jv,v BBX @
South Albany
24
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v BBX @
Woodburn
17
7:00pm - Link Crew
Awards - Cafeteria
A/O- Spring Sports Meeting
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v BBX –
Silverton
10
4:00 pm – SW @ CHS
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v GBX –
Lebanon
3
Tue
odd
odd
odd
odd
5:30/7:00 - fr,jv,v GBX –
South Albany
7:00 pm – ORCHESTRA
CONCERT - aud
25
3:15-4:30p- Site Council D42
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v GBX –
Woodburn
18
7:15 am – DEPT LIA – library
12:15 pm – COFFEE w/ PRIN sdr
1:00 pm – CVPO – sdr
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v GBX Silverton
6:00/7:00 – WR @ Lebanon
11
7:15 am – STAFF MTG - library
4:00 pm - WR – Central @ CV
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v
BBX@Lebanon
4
Wed
even
even
even
26
even
7:00 pm – COLLEGE
PLANNING NIGHT
Frosh/parents – CC/lib
11:00 am – ASVAB D41
19
ALL NW BAND, CHOIR
ORCHESTRA
SW – Districts @ Osborn
12
5
Thu
Fri
all
all
odd
all
WR – State @ Mem Col
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v BBX –
Lebanon
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v GBX @
Lebanon
27
SW – State @ Mt.Hood CC
WR – Districts @ Silverton
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v BBX –
Dallas
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v GBX @
Dallas
20
ALL NW BAND, CHOIR
ORCHESTRA
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v BBX –
Central
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v GBX @
Central
13
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v BBX @
CHS
5:30/7:00 – fr,jv,v GBX –
CHS
6
...nurturing students to grow as responsible citizens and engaged learners
who are prepared for life beyond high school
CVHS ACTIVITIES~ February 2015
WR – State @ Mem Col
SOLO ENSEMBLE @
South Albany
28
SW – State @ Mt.Hood CC
WR – Districts @ Silverton
21
ALL NW BAND, CHOIR
ORCHESTRA
WR- Districts @ Silverton
SW – Districts @ Osborn
14
ACT
WR @ Cottage Grove
7
Sat
Corvallis School District 509J
Crescent Valley High School
4444 NW Highland Drive
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Salem, OR
Permit No. 344
Find out more about CVHS
online!
http://cvhs.csd509j.net
Dates to Remember
Feb. 2
Feb. 10
Feb. 11
Semester 2 Begins
Link Crew Awards; 7 PM Cafe
12:15 PM Coffee with Principal
1 PM CVPO; staff dining room
Feb. 12-14 All NW Band, Choir, Orchestra
Feb. 16 NO School
Feb. 18 Site Council; 3:15 PM
Feb. 19 College Planning Night for
Freshmen; 7 PM; CC/Library
Feb. 24 Career Convention for Jrs.
Feb. 25 Orchestra Concert; 7 PM
2014-15 School Calendar
The year’s school calendar is posted on our school
website at http://cvhs.csd509j.net.
***See CVHS activities calendar for additional info***
Raider News is produced to inform
Crescent Valley High School students
and their families about activities and
issues of interest. The publication is a
team effort of parents, staff and students. It is produced in Microsoft Publisher and submitted in PDF format to
the print shop. Comments, suggestions
and news for future issues may be emailed to raidernewsinbox@gmail.com
or sent to Raider News, CVHS, 4444
NW Highland Drive, Corvallis, OR
97330 or faxed to 541-752-4522.
Raider News Staff
Lisa Freeman
Melissa Carr
Linda Alderman
Michelle Butler (calendar)
CVPO 2014-2015 OFFICERS:
President: Mike Unsworth
Vice Pres.: Tracy McAlister
Secretary: Michael Kim
Treasurer: Kristan Krivoshein
Vol. Coord.: Kim O’Bryan-Heede
The next issue will be
March 2015
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