NO SCHOOL TUESDAY, NOV. 11 - VETERAN'S DAY
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News from the Counseling Department
Week of November 10, 2014
With six weeks to go until final exams, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you to regularly check the Parent Portal for grade information for your student. We would also like to ask you to encourage your student to be checking the Student Portal on a regular basis. It is important for students to be aware of how they are doing in their classes and to see missing assignment information early so that they can take care of any problems.
Save the Date!
Wednesday, November 19 at 6:00 pm in the Café
Financial Aid Night for Seniors
Come learn more about the financial aid process, the FAFSA, and how to qualify for the most amount of money. Financial aid is available for all types of post-secondary institutions. Although this evening is geared towards seniors, all grade levels are welcome. We will be hosting another Financial Aid Night for grades 9-11 in the spring.
IB applications are now available!
IB applications are now available for those sophomores who would like to join the IB program next year. Please pick up an application in the counseling office or outside Mrs. Cisco's office. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, December 5 at 3:30 pm to either Mrs. Cisco or Mrs. Barcanic. Please see Mrs. Cisco or Mrs. Barcanic if you have any questions!!
Another great opportunity....
CDO will be offering the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) for students on Thursday, November 13 at 8:30 am. The ASVAB is the best aptitude and interest inventory available! If your student isn't sure about what career field he/she would like to go in to, this test can help them explore what they would be good at doing, and what they would enjoy doing (and where those two things overlap!). Please have your student sign up in the counseling office.
Scholarship Spotlight:
The Elks National Foundation awards $2.44 million in college scholarships to a total of 500 high school seniors nationwide through its Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest. Eligibility: High school senior and U.S. citizen. For more information and an application, please visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars. An Elks member will pick up completed applications at CDO on December 2 and return them to the Elks lodge in time to meet the December 5 deadline.
Application Drop-off Deadline (to the CDO Counseling office) = December 1, 2014
Upcoming College Visits:
- University of Arizona with UA Honors - Thursday, November 13, 9:00 am
- Arizona State University - Tuesday, December 9, 9:00 am
- University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) - Wednesday, December 10, 9:30 am
- Yale University - Wednesday, November 26 at 10:30 am.
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From our School Resource Officer Unit
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Hello Dorados!
The Canyon Del Oro School Resource Officer Unit would like to take this opportunity to inform students, parents, and staff on the application of Arizona Revised Statute 13-2921 regarding harassment as it pertains to "bullying". We have copied the portion of the statute that typically applies to the "bullying" situations that arise at CDO.
13-2921. Harassment; classification; definition
A. A person commits harassment if, with intent to harass or with knowledge that the person is harassing another person, the person:
1. Anonymously or otherwise contacts, communicates or causes a communication with another person by verbal, electronic, mechanical, telegraphic, telephonic or written means in a manner that harasses.
2. Continues to follow another person in or about a public place for no legitimate purpose after being asked to desist.
3. Repeatedly commits an act or acts that harass another person.
When a report of "bullying" is reported at CDO, the student who is committing the act of "bullying" is provided with a copy of the statute as it reads above. The student then has the opportunity to ask questions of the SRO to clarify any behavior that he/she may be involved in. After reading and understanding the statute the student is advised that further behavior or actions listed in the statute could result in their arrest. This is a brief explanation of the process and depending on the severity of the first offense could result in an immediate arrest. If you ever have a concern or question please contact one of the School Resource Officers.
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Upcoming Events on Campus & in our Community
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Tues. Nov 11 - Veterans Day Sat. Nov 15 - Dorado FestWed. Nov 19 - Financial Aid Night Sat. Nov 22 - Winter Formal Dance, 7pm
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DORADO FEST
The International Baccalaureate Organization is planning to have the Dorado Fest on Saturday, November 15. It's a great event to raise funds for the IB program at CDO. 
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Seeking Parents for Site Council
Are you interested in supporting the school community by serving as a Parent Representative on this year's Site Council? We are still seeking Parents to serve on this year's Site Council. Meetings are held one Monday evening a month from 6-7:30pm. Upcoming dates include 11-24, 1-26, 2-23, 3-23, 4-27. Applications can be picked up in the Admin Building with Rhonda Ellerd, by phone, 696-5566 or email rellerd@amphi.com. Please consider joining!!
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The CDO Horror Fest Films are now posted on our CDO Film You Tube page - please feel free to play them for your family and friends.
www.youtube.com/user/cdofilm
These films received awards:
- This is Halloween - Best Director - Sarah Hansen & 4 way tie for Best Acting
- Dead Comeback - Funniest Film - by Danny Lewis & 4 way tie for Best Acting
- Hide n" Seek - Mackenzie Orlosky, Max Leone, Jordan Arrellin, and Nathan Firor - & 4 way tie for Best Acting
- La Couleur du Sang - Robbie DeBoucher and Lily Peters - Best Picture, Best Editing, Best Cinematography & 4 way tie for Best Acting
- Madame Moreen - Best Language Coach La Couleur du Sang
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CDO REACH Seminars
Upcoming REACH Seminars for CDO Gifted, AP and IB Students
Services for gifted students at CDO include seminars of specific interest to gifted students. The next three seminars are open to REACH, AP and IB students in all grade levels. Seminars are always held on the morning of an early out day. This means that the student will only miss 30 minutes of any class. IB or AP student that would like to attend may pick up a packet in the counseling office.
December 3: Stress Management
February 4: Sleep Research - The Impact of Sleep on Academics and Health
Students are never required to attend the REACH seminars. In order to attend students must have a signed permission forms (see attached).
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CDO ANNOUNCEMENTS
DRESS CODE
- HEY DORADOS! This is a reminder that the dress code is still in effect. Ladies, your tops must have straps on the shoulders, no showing or exposed undergarments and your midriff, front and back, must be covered. Open or exposed backs on shirts are not allowed, either. Gentlemen, same for you: no exposed undergarments, no tank tops where the armpit hole extends to the waist, no exposed midriff and no images or language on shirts that violate the dress code. Dress code violators will be directed to Mrs. Henkel in Counseling where they will exchange their top for a CDO t-shirt. Keep it classy CDO.
STUDENT IDs
- A GENTLE REMINDER ABOUT IDs: IDs must be worn and displayed while on campus by all students. Around the neck or on the bag facing front is perfectly acceptable. In the pocket or out of site is unacceptable - students must have it on and showing. If you don't have it on or showing in front you will most likely receive a lunch detention. Thanks for your thoughtful cooperation.
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Dorado Bistro
Open Thursdays. Open at 5:30 - last seating at 7pm
Offering a la carte menu. All items individually priced so you can choose specifically what you want!
There are 2 pages on the menu, page 1 just some general culinary info, all menu items are on page 2. We will only offer the menu items for the first week or two then we will start offering specials. Please e-mail dglor@amphi.com your reservation with how many in your party and what time you would like to be seated. This is a perfect option for dinner if you are on campus already for any event on Thursday nights.
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CDO Parent Organization
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Check out our new website:
PO Donation Form
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Parents of seniors
Would you like to design a special page in the 50th anniversary yearbook for your graduate? Would you like to leave them an enduring memory of their years at CDO or a special note to be remembered? The following link will take you to the Herff Jones site where you may design that note or purchase a yearbook.
Place your order now as this link will only be active until December 19, 2014.
Yearbook Order Link
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CDO YEARBOOK
Did you forget to purchase a yearbook at registration? Are you concerned that we may run out of yearbooks when they come in? (it is the 50th anniversary edition) Purchase your yearbook online now! Follow the link below to order your yearbook now!
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/12515
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CDO Silent Witness Hot Line
696-5564
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(Confidential)
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Website
Officer Beauchamp:
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Officer Brown
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SAT Test Dates @ CDO
Test dates:
November 8
December 6
January 24
March 14
May 2
June 6
To register go to
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