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News from the Counseling Department
Week of November 24, 2014
The CDO Counseling Department would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!
A friendly reminder to seniors: As we enter the holiday season, we would like to remind you that your teachers and counselors are off the same days that you are. If you are in need of letters of recommendation, please plan accordingly so that they can be completed for you on time. Letters that are due on January 1, should be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the end of the semester. Letters requested on the last day of the semester will not be able to be completed in time for a January 1 deadline as many teachers and counselors travel during the winter break and will not be able to access their computers and/or the internet for you.
A note about 2nd semester schedule changes:
Although most CDO classes are year-long classes and schedule changes are not needed at the semester break, occasionally a student may require a change in his/her schedule at semester. If this is the case for your student, please have him/her visit the counselor prior to winter break to have the change processed. Students only have 5 days into 2nd semester to make any necessary changes and, due to the high volume of traffic in the counseling office at the start of the semester, it is best to make these changes prior to the break when possible and avoid the long lines that form after break.
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!!
Scholarship Spotlight:
AXA Achievement Scholarship program
- State level: Fifty-two winners - one from each state, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico - are selected by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America, to receive one-time scholarship awards of $10,000 each.
- National level: From the pool of 52 state winners, ten are selected as national winners and earn an additional one-time scholarship of $15,000, bringing the national AXA Achievers' total scholarship awards to $25,000 each.
What does it take to become an AXA Achiever?
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Determination to set and reach goals
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Respect for self, family and community
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Ability to succeed in college
Who is eligible? Applicants to the AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U S News & World Report must:
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Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
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Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2015-2016 academic year.
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Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities
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Special consideration will be given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health and/or emergency-preparedness
Eligible students are encouraged to apply for both the Achievement and Community scholarships, but a student may receive only one of these AXA-sponsored scholarships.
When to apply:
The application deadline is December 15, 2014. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted; we encourage you to apply early.
For more information, and to apply: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
Upcoming College Visits:
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Yale University (New Haven, CT) - Wednesday, November 26, 10:30 am
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Grand Canyon University - Tuesday, December 2, 9:00 am
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Arizona State University - Tuesday, December 9, 9:00 am
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University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) - Wednesday, December 10, 9:30 am
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Upcoming Events on Campus & in our Community
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Thurs/Fri Nov 27 & 28 - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Mon. Dec 1 - Nobel Street Gallery Opening 6-7:30 pm
Wed. Dec 3 - Swimming Banquet, 5:30 pm - MPR
Thurs. Dec 4 - Dance Performance, 7:30 - Main Stage
Fri. Dec 5 - Dance Performance, 7pm - Main Stage
Mon. Dec 8 - CDO Parent Org Meeting, 5:30 pm - Cafe
Fri. Dec 12 - Band Winter Concert
Thurs. Dec 18 - Nobel Street Gallery Opening, 6pm
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Parents, Teachers, and Community Members:
Please join the Canyon Del Oro Choir in celebrating the season!
We will perform the Hallelujah Chorus with the CDO Orchestra on Dec. 11, 2014 at the Choir Concert, 7:00 pm.
The following dates will be rehearsals for all to attend...
- Thursday Nov. 20
- Tuesday, Dec. 2
- Monday, Dec. 8
All rehearsals will be held in the Canyon Del Oro Choir Room from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
If you have any questions, please email Laonna Davis at ldavis@amphi.com or call (520)696-5615.
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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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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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CDO Tutoring Info
Tutoring is now available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM for students who would like to improve their grades in math and English. On Tuesday, tutoring will take place in Room G704 for both subjects. On Wednesday, math tutoring will take place in Room R604 and English tutoring will take place in Room T16. Tutoring will not take place on half days or holidays. If you have questions about tutoring, please call 696-5660.
In addition, we are starting an International Baccalaureate Student Support and Tutoring opportunity for IB students on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in Room M222 with Jill Christman. IB students can use this time to get additional support with their studies or meet with other IB students to collaborate on assignments and projects. Please call 696-5592 or 696-5593 if you have any questions.
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CDO West Parking Lot Traffic Info
Attention Parents and Students,
The exit on the north end of the west lot has been closed and will no longer be available to student and parent traffic due to the sale of the north campus property. All traffic from the west lot must use the entrance and exit behind the Fine Arts Building on Calle Concordia.
We understand this will make it difficult to exit the west campus at the end of the day and may require additional time.
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 Give our Dorados the credit they deserve by making an
Arizona Tax Credit Donation!
If you pay Arizona state taxes, you are eligible to make a tax credit donation to Canyon del Oro High School to support extracurricular activities such as clubs, athletics and fine arts programs. This is a dollar for dollar credit that will redirect your taxes directly to CDO. When you make a donation, you get to decide exactly which after school program you want to support.
To be eligible to receive the credit for 2014, CDO must receive your donation by December 31st. Contributions can be made in increments throughout the year, or as a lump sum up to $200 or $400 for married couples filing a joint return. Make a donation online today at www.amphi.com or download an easy to use form and send your donation directly to CDO.
Anyone who pays Arizona state taxes is eligible to participate. You do not need to have a student at CDO to make a donation and receive the credit. Don't miss out on your chance to give our Dorados the credit they deserve!
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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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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 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:
December 6
January 24
March 14
May 2
June 6
To register go to
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