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August 24, 2015

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CDO

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CDO High School online calendar

Mon 8/24 - PSAT Registration - Book Store $25
Mon 24 - Project Grad Info Meeting, 6:15 CDO T Bldg Basement

Mon 9/14 - CDO Parent Org Meeting, 6pm Cafe
Fri 9/18 - Rembrandt Senior Sittings deadline
Fri 9/18 - CDO Football - Armed Services Night
Sun 9/20 - CDO Baseball Golf Tournament

Thurs 9/24 - Amphi Foundation Chrome Bowl Fund Raiser
Wed 10/28 - PSAT - CDO High

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

News from the Counseling Department

Week of August 24, 2015

Welcome back to another school year! We have listed the new counselor assignments below. Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything that we can do for you!

2015-2016 Counselor Assignments

Counselor	Grades 9-12
Ms. Paula Evans pevans@amphi.com 696-5596	A-F
Ms. Pati Morales-Mapp pmapp@amphi.com 696-5595	G-M
Ms. Julie Cota jcota@amphi.com 696-5594	N-V all grades And All JTED Students
Ms. Michelle Barcanic mbarcani@amphi.com 696-5593	W-Z all grades And All Pre-IB and IB Students

Although we have wrapped up the drop/add period, it is still possible for a student to change the level of his/her class if necessary (assuming that there is space available in the desired new class). Students have the first five weeks of the first semester to complete level changes (i.e. moving from Pre-AP English 9 to regular English 9). It is not, however, recommended that level changes be the first line of defense when a student is struggling in a class; students should first talk with the teacher about their struggles, request additional assistance, and attend tutorial on a regular basis. Level changes require teacher approval and will be considered only if the following conditions have been met:

The student is making a sincere effort to do the work in the class
The student is regularly making contact with the teacher in the classroom and during tutorial periods to ask questions
The student and parents have worked with the teacher to understand the scope and nature of the problems causing difficulties
The student and parents have consulted with the counselor so that the counselor can offer general support and can talk to the teacher with the student

Parents of seniors: If your student is considering attending a four-year university immediately after high school and he/she has not yet taken the SAT or ACT, it is imperative that they sign up for one, or both, ASAP! The next SAT will be given on October 3 and students must register by September 3 in order to avoid late fees. To register for the SAT, please have your student visit www.sat.collegeboard.org. The next ACT that students can still register for will be given on October 24 and students must register by September 18 to avoid late fees. To register for the ACT, please visit www.actstudent.org.

Support Project Grad so it is still here when your student graduates

The T Building is the building at the North West corner of CDO, next to the back parking lot.

CDO PARENT ORG MEETING - With CDO Solar Presentation

Join us on Monday, 9/14 at 6pm in the Cafe.

Learn about how to help your student better navigate the high school experience, help us to find ways to raise money to support CDO & come hear about the new CDO Solar Project with Mr. James Burns. He will be available to answer any questions and let us know how the Project will impact our school and our community.

Information about Solar in Amphi

ARMED SERVICES NIGHT

Canyon del Oro High School Football will be hosting "Armed Services Night" during our home football game on September 18, 2015.

Please email Tommy Steele at tsteele@amphi.com or call 520.419.6980 if you know of any Dorado Varsity Football Alumni from the past decade who are (or have been) active duty service members/veterans. We will be honoring all active duty armed service members and veterans throughout the night.

DO YOU USE AMAZON???

If you shop Amazon, please use www.smile.amazon.com instead of just amazon and choose to support CDO Parent Organization. Every little bit helps us to help CDO.

PSAT Registration

PSAT registration starts Monday, August 24^th.

The PSAT is both a practice SAT and the qualifying exam for the National Merit scholarship (when taken in the junior year). The PSAT is only offered once a year and CDO will be giving it on Wednesday, October 28^th. Please note that typically the PSAT is offered on a Saturday, but this year it will ONLY be offered on a Wednesday. Sophomores are encouraged to take the PSAT as it is good SAT practice test. For Juniors, this is the qualifying exam for National Merit. When students receive their scores back, they will also receive their test books and all of the answers to the questions, making this an excellent study tool for the SAT! Registration takes place in the BOOKSTORE and the cost of the exam is $25. There are a limited number of tests, so have your student register now to reserve your spot!

AMPHI FOUNDATION - CHROME BOWL 2015

Another school year has begun and the Amphi Foundation needs your help!

Arizona now ranks 50th in the United States for state funding of necessary classroom items. That is why the Amphi Foundation has stepped in - we're looking for sponsors for this year's Bowl-A-Thon.

The goal of Chrome Bowl 2015 is to purchase FIVE Chromebooks for every K-5^th grade classroom in the Amphi School District. Every cent you donate goes directly towards the purchase ofthese Chromebooks.

Sponsorship is easy! Click on the Chrome Bowl logo above or visit amphifoundation.org for more information. Thank you!

MERCHANDISE

Merchandise Link

CDO BASEBALL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join us for dinner to hear our guest speaker: Andy Lopez

contact:

cdoboosters@gmail.com

Teen Movie Night

Campus Announcements

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.

In This Issue

What's Happening

Counseling Department

Project Grad

Parent Meeting

Armed Services Night

Shop Amazon smiles

PSAT

Bowlathon

Merchandise

Baseball Golf Tournament

Teen Movie Night

Student Announcements

Parent & Student Portals

The Parent Portal and Student Portal are excellent resources for families to monitor academic progress. Previously established Parent Portal and Student Portal accounts should still be active from last year. If you need to set up a new Parent or Student Portal account or if you are having difficulty with your current account, please contact Patsy Valencia at pvalenci@amphi.com for help.

Information

Regular Bell Schedule

Alternative Bell Schedule

Student Announcements

Senior PHOTOS

All YEARBOOK photos must be taken and submitted by Rembrandt Photography 520.797.9200.

Seniors may have photos taken by other photographers for personal use but will ONLY be included in the yearbook when submitted by Rembrandt Sittings must take place by September 18