Mon. 10/5 - Orchestra Fall Concert, 7pm - Main stage Wed. 10/7 - PSAT Seminar during morning - Early Out Wed. 10/7 - Gifted Presentations, Lecture Hall 6:30pmWed. 10/7 - National Honor Society Inductions, MPR, 7pm Thur. 10/8 - Noble Street Gallery/Choir Performance/Adv Theater Fri. 10/9 - CDO Cheer Clinic (K-8) Thurs 10/22 - National Christian College Fair, Pusch Ridge CA, 6-8pm Thurs 10/22 - Noble Street Gallery/Comedy Sportz Fri. 10/23 - Dream Team Tailgate Party Wed 10/28 - PSAT - CDO High Wed 11/18 - College Financial Aid Night, Cafe 6pm
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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
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News from the Counseling Office
Week of October 5, 2015
The Counseling Department wishes everyone a restful and enjoyable Fall Break!
Topic of the week: ECAP
An Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP) is a graduation requirement for all Arizona students. On February 25, 2008 the Arizona State Board of Education approved Education and Career Action Plans (ECAP) for all Arizona students in grades 9-12 (R7-2-302.05).
The Amphitheater district will be using a combination of the internet based AzCIS program and a hardcopy "ECAP Plan" sheet, in addition to the many other ECAP supporting activities offered on a regular basis to students and parents (i.e. college fairs, evening presentations, classroom guidance lessons, resume writing, etc.), to help students meet this requirement. AzCIS allows CDO students full time access to exploring, creating, and researching their ECAP.
The CDO counseling department will work in partnership with classroom teachers to assist students in using this program throughout the school year as they develop their ECAP. Students and parents are encouraged to log on to this system at any time and work together in developing a functional ECAP.
To access the AzCIS system, please visit www.azcis.intocareers.org and use the user name: canyondohs and password: 4azcis02. Students will then create their own accounts for future use.
The overall goal for the ECAP is to formulate a post high school career pathway. Each student is expected to have a clear plan to either be prepared to directly enter the workforce, attend a junior college, trade school, technical school, university or enter the military. Research shows that a well thought out post-high school plan offers a student an opportunity to meet with early success as they begin their journey toward a rewarding career.
On a related note, the counselors will continue their fall classroom guidance lessons this week. 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. We will also share the updated version of our Junior/Senior Handbook with the junior and seniors. The handbook can be found on our website at http://www.amphi.com/schools/cdo-high/counseling/handbooks-and-forms.aspx, or if you or your student would prefer a hardcopy, one can be picked up in the counseling office.
Scholarship Spotlight: The Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens. 500 four-year awards will be given ranging in value from $4,000 to $50,000. To apply, visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm and click on the "2016 MVS application" link. Completed applications will be printed out and turned in to the counseling office no later than December 1 so that an Elks representative can pick them up and submit them by the December 5 deadline.
And, don't forget, you can find many more scholarship opportunities on our
Upcoming Events:
October
Washington University 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 University (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
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CDO Preschool collects Campbell's Soup Labels.
This program helps provide some of the resources that are used every day in our classroom. Please feel free to drop them off at CDO Preschool, R609 (Early Childhood Education classroom), or the front office marked CDO Preschool.
Thank you for your support! 
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CDO FILM SPONSORSHIP DRIVE
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Congrats to Boys Golf
Sophomore Lance Picton was the low medalist Wednesday leading CDO Boys Golf to wins over the top two teams in Division 2 Section 3, Walden Grove and Nogales.
Jonathan Walters, Jack Call, Chandler Garcia, Jeremy Vos, Turner Kahn, and Kyle Fernandez also contributed for CDO. Boys Golf leads Division 1 Section 1 and competed in the Santa Rita / Flowing Wells Tournament of Champions this weekend at Silverbell golf course. CDO competes at Ironwood Ridge today. Good luck Boys Golf.
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CONGRATULATIONS AMPHI DISTRICT
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The PSAT will be held at CDO on October 28th - register in the bookstore now. The cost is $25 - we fill up so don't delay!
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. We are lcoated in the D Building, west of administration.
Use Remind 101 to receive Counseling Department Notifications on your phone: text @dorado to (385)282-6491 or email dorado@mail.remind101.com
Please have student bring CDO ID and make the appointment with Ms. Henkel in counseling. Feel free to email your counselor as well.
College Week has been a great success, and more colleges will be visiting. Check the Event Brite calendar and have your student register online to attend. Their printed ticket is their pass - easy!
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 Order your graduation supplies before Thanksgiving to ensure Spring delivery.
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CHEER CAMP - K-8th graders
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AZ BOARD OF EDUCATION - FEEDBACK NEEDED
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The Arizona State Board of Education wants feedback from our community about the current state standards.
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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, October 7th. 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.
PSAT TESTS STILL AVAILABLE
$25 to the bookstore as soon as possible
PSAT Test - Wednesday, October 28 @ CDO
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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 8, 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.  |
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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 Football Fans:
Why drag your seats back and forth to the games???
CDO IB students will be renting seats at every game. Seats cost 3.00 each or you can rent 2 seats for 5.00. Students will carry seats to the stands for you and we pick them up after the game! 100% of the proceeds benefit students during testing. We appreciate your support.
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 Yearbook - Senior Announcement
CDO Seniors: now that your photos are finished, put a great quote with it for the yearbook. Submit your appropriate quote using the boxes at the Library and Athletic Secretary. Leave your legacy in the Yearbook, get your quote submitted by Fall Break!
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Rembrandt School Pictures are in.
Pictures are available in the office for pick up.
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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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