Mon 9/14 - CDO Parent Org Meeting & Solar Update, 6pm Cafe Mon 9/14 - After School Tutoring, see below Wed 9/16 - College Planning Night for Seniors, 6pm Cafe Thur 9/17 - College Planning Night for IB Seniors, 6pm Lecture Hall 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
Sat. 9/26 - Dorado Fest, 6am -noon, CDO Parking Lot
Sat. 9/26 - Project Grad Paint Day, 8am - Noon, T-bldg basement
Tues 9/29 - Tucson College Night, TCC 6:30-8:30 pm
Thurs 10/22 - National Christian College Fair, Pusch Ridge CA, 6-8pm
Wed 10/28 - PSAT - CDO High
Wed 11/18 - College Financial Aid Night, Cafe 6pm
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CDO PARENT MEETING & CDO SOLAR UPDATE
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TONIGHT - Monday, Sept 14 - 6pm - Cafe (next to MPR)
Join us to talk about your student and success at CDO & listen to Mr. James Burns talk about the CDO Solar Project.
Check you email later this week for survey regarding weekly email.
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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
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News from the Counseling Department
Week of September 14, 2015
This week's tip:
It's never too early to start talking about college and careers with your children!
I frequently ask my son (who is only eleven years old), when it fits appropriately into the conversation, where he wants to go to college or what he wants to be when he grows up. Of course, the answer often changes depending upon his favorite mascot, favorite colors, or a commercial that he recently saw on tv, but the reality is that he's thinking about college! On the flip side of that tip is that it's also never too late! So, even if you haven't been talking about college, it's not too late to start.
To help you explore college options with your student, there are several college fairs coming up that you might be interested in attending. The largest one in town is
Tucson College Night ( http://www.tusd1.org/contents/depart/counseling/college.asp) which will take place Tuesday, September, 29 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the TCC. Tucson College Night usually includes over 200 college participants and is a great way for you to do a lot of college research in one night! The
NACAC National College Fair will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center on Sunday, September 27 from 11:00a-3:00p. The National College Fair also hosts close to 200 colleges. In addition, the
National Christian College Fair will be held at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (9500 N Oracle Rd) on Thursday, October 22 from 6:00-8:00 pm. These are all great opportunities to find out more about your various college options!
You can also encourage your student to take advantage of the many college representatives that we will have coming through our counseling career room this year. You can find all of the scheduled visits on our college visit calendar ( http://www.amphi.com/schools/cdo-high/counseling.aspx). The representatives are there to share information about their college with students so that students can make a good college choice for themselves. These visits are for all grade levels of students, and students can register for these visits and print out a ticket to attend from our website.
Upcoming Visits:
September
DePauw University (Green Castle, IN) Monday, Sept. 21, 10:30 am Chicago (Chicago, IL) Tuesday, Sept. 22, 10:00 am
George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) Wednesday, Sep. 23, 9:00 am
University of California, Santa Barbara Thursday, Sept. 24, 8:20 am
Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) Thursday, Sept. 24, 11:00 am
Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA) Thursday, Sept. 24, 12:15 pm
University of California, San Diego Friday, Sept. 25, 8:15 am
Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ) Monday, Sept. 28, 9:30 am
Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR) Tuesday, Sept. 29, 8:00 am
University of San Diego (San Diego, CA) Tuesday, Sept. 29, 8:30 am
Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO) Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9:30 am
Rhodes College (Memphis, TN) Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10:00 am
University of Hawaii, Manoa Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10:30 am
Cornell College (Mount Vernon, IA) Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:00 am
Whittier College (Whittier, CA) Tuesday, Sept. 29, 12:45 pm
Tucson College Night (at TCC) Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6:30-8:30 pm
Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ) Wednesday, Sept. 30, 9:00 am
Whitworth University (Spokane, WA) Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:10 am
Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, FL) Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:30 am
Colorado College (Colorado Springs, CO) Wednesday, Sept. 30, 12:15 pm
Mount Saint Mary's University (Los Ang, CA) Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1:00 pm
Arcadia University (Glenside, PA) Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2:00 pm
October
Washington Univ. in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) Monday, Oct. 5, 11:15 am
Arizona State University Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9:00 am
Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) Tuesday, Oct. 6, 12:30 pm
University of Redlands (Redlands, CA) Thursday, Oct. 8, 8:00 am
California Baptist University (Riverside, CA) Thursday, Oct. 22, 9:00 am
Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) Thursday, Oct. 22, 1:00 pm
National Christian College Fair (at PRCA) Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:00-8:00 pm
November
Colorado Mesa Univ. (Grand Junction, CO) Thursday, Nov. 5, 11:30 am
University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) Thursday, Nov. 5, 12:30 pm
Arizona State University Monday, Nov. 9, 9:30 am
Financial Aid Night (in Café) Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:00 pm
In addition, please don't forget to mark your calendar for our upcoming
College Planning Nights:
- September 16, 6:00 pm for Seniors and Parents in the Café
- September 17, 6:30 pm for IB Seniors and Parents in the Lecture Hall
On a related note, the counselors will begin their fall classroom guidance lessons the week of September 21. During these lessons we will be meeting with all grade level students through their English classes to work on their
ECAP, discuss graduation requirements, review to ensure they are on track for graduation, discuss college entrance requirements, and engage in 4-10 year planning.
Please don't forget to review your student's ECAP with him/her. The ECAP is the student's Education and Career Action Plan and it is a graduation requirement for all students. Students work on their ECAP through AzCIS (an online portfolio system) that can be accessed at home and at school, and transfer the information onto an ECAP summary card with counselors during the fall guidance lessons.
A Note to Parents of Seniors
The University of Arizona has continued with their new admission policy this year, offering "Wildcat Promise I" and "Wildcat Promise II" deadlines before switching back to their traditional "Rolling Admissions" policy.
This means that students who have a completed application (application, transcript, and fee) on file by October 15 will receive an admissions decision on November 5. Students who have a completed application on file by November 5 will receive an admissions decision on December 3. After November 5, the U of A will revert back to rolling admissions (students will receive an admissions decision approximately 6-8 weeks after completing their application in its entirety).
In addition, the University of Arizona is continuing their
guaranteed tuition plan! The University of Arizona will be offering fixed tuition for all incoming freshman for their four consecutive years of study.
Scholarship Spotlight:
CDO can nominate one student for the Baird Foundation Scholarship. This is a $12,500 per year renewable scholarship to the University of Arizona. Eligible nominees must meet all of the following minimum requirements: 3.5 cumulative unweighted GPA, US citizen or permanent resident, attendance at an Arizona high school for at least two years preceding application, demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities, and strongly considering enrollment at the U of A for fall 2016. If your student wishes to be considered as CDO's nominee for this scholarship, please have him/her pick up a pre-application in the counseling office. The pre-application is due into the counseling office no later than 3:30 pm on Friday, September 25, 2015 in order for your student to be considered. No late applications will be accepted.
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 DORADO SPORTS
BOYS GOLF
Boys Golf has had a successful start to their new season in Division 1 golf. They finished eighth at the 36-hole Brophy Invitational in Scottsdale last weekend. Jonathan Walters finished eleventh with a four over par 148 in the strong field. Jack Call posted an even par state qualifying nine. On Tuesday, CDO defeated Rincon and Flowing Wells. Trevor Gregoire led the team shooting one under par. Boys Golf heads back to Scottsdale for the Antigua National High School Golf Invitational where they will face top teams from around the country and Canada. Good luck Boys Golf.
BOYS BASKETBALLBoys Basketball Open Gym every Saturday 3-5p.m. and every Tuesday 4-6p.m. in the north gym. Come and get ready for the upcoming season!
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 Students planning to take the PSAT: Please go to counseling to pick-up a permission slip for the annual PSAT prep seminar. This seminar will be held in the Lecture Hall on the early out morning in October. You will need a permission slip to attend. The seminar is a full morning from 2nd through 7th periods. Please plan with your teachers to attend the entire morning.
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REACH PROGRAM
The REACH Program serves gifted students at CDO through a series of seminars, the honors internship program, and personal advocacy as needed.
Parents of Gifted:
- If your child has previously been in the REACH program at any school in the Amphitheater District they are already eligible to receive services. You need take no further action!
- If your child has been in advanced classes or gifted programs outside of the Amphitheater District please complete the testing referral and turn it into the counseling office at CDO before September 21.
- If your child has never been tested for a gifted program and seems to be a pretty sharp cookie please consider having him/her tested for the REACH program.
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CDO AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
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This is the after school tutoring schedule. We will start tutoring the week of September 14th. Please help me get the word out.
Tuesday: English - Bonar (G704)
Math - Godlewski (G704)
Chemistry - Christman (M222)
Wednesday: English - Snider (T14)
Math - McCourtney (R601)
Physics - Duong (M221)
Thursday: Math - Gallardo (R605)
Biology - Gabriel (M213)
All tutoring will take place from 3:30 - 4:30.
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DORADOFEST
Saturday, 9/26, 6:00 am-12:00 Noon Doradofest featuring the IB Yard Sale, NHS Car Wash, and Ac Dec Bake Sale in the CDO parking lot IB Yard Sale: Please call 668-5464 to coordinate pickup of any furniture for the IB Yard Sale to be held Saturday, 9/26. Donations are being collected prior in H302 at CDO. Contact Cris Cisco at CDO if interested in renting table space for only $10 for your group or family. Come to shop, eat, and have your car washed for good cause!"
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CDO FOOTBALL COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Canyon del Oro Footbal presents Armed Forces Night
As many of you know, Canyon del Oro Football is very passionate about giving back to our nation's service members - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_86tt1RNYo - the few who fight to protect the freedom of this great country. Often times many of these inspiring individuals come home with wounds you can and can't see, like a missing limb, combat stress, or depression. Because they've risked everything for us, we are committed to raising awareness and funds for these wounded service members and their caregivers.
Canyon del Oro Football is proud to host an event benefiting an organization whose mission is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has a big, audacious goal: to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history. We're challenging ourselves to help WWP reach this vision, and we need your help.
WWP offers 20 holistic programs to wounded service members and their caregivers completely free of charge and 100% of the funds raised through the this event go directly to Wounded Warrior Project to help fuel these programs.
Canyon del Oro High School Football will be hosting "Armed Forces Night", during its home game on September 18, 2015. CDO Football will be honoring the CDO Football alums who are active duty service members and veterans at halftime. CDO will also be honoring all active duty armed forces members and veterans for their sacrifice in serving our country throughout the night, and will be raising money for Wounded Warrior Project through donations
Please join our effort and give what you can by donating through our page, go to cdofootball.com for further info, or attend the game and donate in person. Click the donate button at the top and enter the amount you are able to give. Thank you in advance for your support!
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The following items will be available for purchase at CDO Football's Armed Forces Night. All proceeds from the sale of these items will go directly to Wounded Warrior Project!
Lapel Pins - Recognition and awareness pin for apparel.
Stickers - Adhesive decal with WWP logo and website.
Bracelets - Black bracelet with WWP website and a
warrior character trait - Duty, Honor, Courage,
Commitment, Integrity, Country, and Service.
A limited number is available, so get to the game, purchase your item, and help support this wonderful cause!
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Orders placed by Sunday, September 27, 2015 will arrive to your home by October 10, 2015 (if shipped) or available for pick up at school on October 14, 2015 (choose pick up).
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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 starts Monday, August 24th.
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 28th. 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!
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CDO BASEBALL GOLF TOURNAMENT
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Join us for dinner to hear our guest speaker: Andy Lopez
contact:
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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 Yearbook Info
Deadline for submission is Friday, December 18, 2015.
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 |
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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.
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Purchase Legacy Bricks
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Consider donating some of your 2015 Tax Credit in April. You may make donations throughout the year instead of waiting until December.
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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:
tbrown@amphi.com
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