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News from the Counseling Department
Week of December 1, 2014
We hope that everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend (or, that you at least found some great black Friday deals!).
Topic of the Week: Final Exam Study Tips
With two weeks of class left before final exams, we'd like to offer the following final exam study tips that you can share with your student:
- Don't wait until the last minute to start studying. Start at least a week or two ahead of time.
- Make sure you know what format your exams will be: multiple choice, true/false, essay, etc.
- Make a list of topics that will be covered on each exam.
- Use an active study strategy: flash cards, rewriting/summarizing notes, explaining the material to someone else, having someone quiz you on the material. Don't just reread your notes!!
- Don't stay up late the night before your exam cramming. Cramming leads to increased stress and may cause you to "blank out" when you take your test.
- Make sure you get a good night's sleep and that you eat a good breakfast the morning of your exam.
- When you take your test, make sure you read the directions carefully.
- Most of all, stay calm, relax, and know that you will do well on your exams if you put the time into studying that you need to.
Best of luck to everyone on final exams!
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:
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest: This contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve. The first place winner receives $10,000 ($5,000 cash and $5,000 to grow in a John Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan). A second place winner will receive a $1,000 cash award, and up to five finalists will each receive a $500 cash award.
Contest Topic & Guidelines: In 1,000 words or less, describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956. Essays must be at least 700 words long, but no more than 1,000 words.
For more information and to enter, please visit: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Deadline = January 5, 2015
Upcoming College Visits:
- Grand Canyon University - Tuesday, December 2, 9:00 am
- Arizona State University - Tuesday, December 9, 9:00 am
- 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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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 Sat. Dec 6 - Tax Credit Event - OV Marketplace 10-4 Sun. Dec 7 - Tax Credit Event - OV Marketplace 10-4 Mon. Dec 8 - CDO Parent Org Meeting, 5:30 pm - Cafe Thurs. Dec 11 - Open Enrollment Meeting, 6-7pm - Cafe Thurs. Dec 11 - CDO Choir & Orchestra, 7pm Fri. Dec 12 - Band Winter Concert Sat. Dec 13 - CDO Wizard of Rodz Car Show - CDO, 9am -1pm Thurs. Dec 18 - Nobel Street Gallery Opening, 6pm Fri. Dec 19-Sun Jan 4 - WINTER BREAK
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 CDO Orchestra Performance
Join us on Monday, Dec 8 at 7pm, in the Fine Arts Auditorium for a free performance by the CDO Orchestra
Music from Vivaldi to Christmas Music will be performed.
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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.
If you have any questions, please email Laonna Davis at ldavis@amphi.com or call (520)696-5615. |
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 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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Open Enrollment Info Night
Canyon del Oro High School will host an informational meeting for families interested in open enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year. The meeting will be held in the Café next to the MPR on December 11 th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
Topics will include available school programs, curricular options, and the open enrollment process. All families are welcome to attend. Please call 696-5574 or 696-5566 if you have questions regarding the event.
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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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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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