Mon. 10/26 - Food Drive - 2nd period - PLEASE SEND IN FOOD Mon. 10/26 - Site Council Meeting, Cafe, 6pm Tues 10/27 - Girls Soccer Mandatory Signup - both lunches, Cafe Tues 10/27 - Girls Volleyball @ Salpointe Tues 10/27 - Band Night Rehearsal Wed 10/28 - PSAT - CDO High Wed 10/28 - STUGO Blood Drive Thur 10/29 - Percussion & Guard Practice, 4pm Thur 10/29 - AZ Academic Standards meeting, Fri 10/30 - Freshman Ice Cream Social, 2:50, MPR Tues 11/3 - Band Night Rehearsal Wed 11/4 - Early Out, school dismisses at 12:10 Thurs 11/5 - SAT (Dec 5) Registration deadline Thur 11/5 - Wednesday Schedule Thur 11/5 - Tarzan Performance, Dinner, Main stage, 5pm Thur 11/5 - Gallery Opening - Photography, 6pm Thur 11/5 - Spirit Line Parent Meeting, Cafe, 6pm Fri 11/6 - ACT Registration Deadline (Dec Test) Fri 11/6 - Tarzan Student Matinee, 10am Sat 11/7 - SAT Test Sun 11/8 - Tarzan Matinee, 2pm Mon 11/9 - Spirit Line Try outs, Cafe 3:45-5:30 Tues 11/10 - Spirit Line Try outs, Cafe 3:45-5:30 Thur 11/12 - Spirit Line Try outs, Cafe 3:45-5:30 Sat 11/14 - Barnes & Noble (Foothills) Early Childhood Fund Raiser, 10-11 am Wed 11/18 - College Financial Aid Night, Cafe 6pm
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News from the Counseling Department
Week of October 26, 2015
Topic of the week: Demonstrated Interest
As I sit in on college visits and attend college-related workshops, one phrase keeps popping up: "demonstrated interest." Many colleges and universities (especially the more selective ones) use "demonstrated interest" as a factor in determining admissions. When an admissions officer is looking at two similar applications and one applicant has demonstrated interest in that university over the past year or two by attending a high school visit or talking with an admissions representative at a college fair, and the other applicant has never demonstrated any interest in the university beyond the actual application, the student who demonstrated interest is going to be admitted over the student who didn't. You can demonstrate interest by attending college visits at the high school, attending college information sessions, going on the college website and filling out an interest card, going on a campus tour, etc. It is never too early to start to demonstrate interest and explore your college options!
Websites of the week:
- aztransfer.com
- At aztransfer.com students can find out how their AP, IB or CLEP scores will transfer to any of the Arizona universities or community colleges. Another nice feature of this website is the "course equivalency guide" where students can see how their Pima Community College (or any other Arizona community college) credits will transfer to any of the Arizona universities.
- Degreesearch.arizona.edu
- Designed by the University of Arizona, this site gives students the tools to identify a major that's their perfect match.
- Net Price Calculator
- This calculator is specific to the University of Arizona, however due to recent legislation, all colleges and universities are required to have a cost of attendance, or net price, calculator on their website.
- FAFSA 4caster
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- This site, hosted by the federal government,will help you understand your options for paying for college. After providing some basic information, you will receive an estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.
Save the Date!
Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00 pm in the CDO Café
Financial Aid Night for Seniors
Come learn more about the financial aid process, the FAFSA, and how to qualify for the most amount of money. Financial aid is available for all types of post-secondary institutions. Although this evening is geared towards seniors, all grade levels are welcome. We will be hosting another Financial Aid Night for grades 9-11 in the spring.
Another great opportunity....
CDO will be offering the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) for students on Monday, November 16 at 8:30 am. The ASVAB is the best aptitude and interest inventory available! If your student isn't sure about what career field he/she would like to go in to, this test can help them explore what they would be good at doing, and what they would enjoy doing (and where those two things overlap!). Please have your student sign up in the counseling office.
The SAT is changing!
In March 2016, the CollegeBoard will unveil a new SAT. Some of the changes include:
- It better reflects what students are learning in class
- "SAT vocabulary words" are gone (the new test will focus on words and phrases found in texts in many different subjects - words students are likely to use in college and career; set in context so students can draw meaning from the passages)
- There is no penalty for guessing
- It focuses on the math that matters most for college and a wide variety of careers
- The essay is optional
- Scores range from 400-1600
- CollegeBoard is partnering with Khan Academy to offer free test practice for all students (khanacademy.org)
Scholarship Spotlight:
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
Paid tuition up to $30,000 per year; year-round salary; rewarding work experience; guaranteed employment
The Stokes Program is open to high school seniors, particularly minority students, planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.
Qualifications: U.S. citizen; eligible to be granted security clearance; high school senior; minimum SAT of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 Writing) or ACT of 25; majoring in computer science or computer/electrical engineering; 3.0 or higher GPA.
Deadline: November 15
NASSP's 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award: The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. The program was created in 1995 by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) to honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state, and national level. The program's goals are to applaud young people who already are making a positive difference in their towns and neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities.
Students chosen as Local Honorees receive a Certificate of Achievement from their schools or organizations. Those who qualify (26 hours for age 10 and younger, 50 hours for ages 11-15 and 100 hours for older students) also receive the President's Volunteer Service Award.
State Honorees receive an award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for national recognition events.
National Honorees receive an additional award of $5,000, an engraved gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their schools or organizations, and a $5,000 grant from The Prudential Foundation for a non-profit, charitable organization of their choice.
Due: November 3, 2015
For more information and to apply: http://spirit.prudential.com
Upcoming College Visits:
October
Pima Community College Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:00 am
Grand Canyon University Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10:00 am
University of Arizona Friday, Oct. 30, 9:30 am
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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Students taking PSAT on Wednesday, please report to center of campus for room assignment.
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If your son or daughter is interested in Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling or Spiritline, it is time to turn in their completed physical and packet. All students must pay the $76 fee in the Bookstore prior to tryouts November 2nd.
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SPIRIT LINE TRYOUTS 
THE CDO SPIRIT LINE is hosting tryouts for basketball season! There will be opportunities to tryout for varsity cheer, junior varsity cheer, a stunt and tumble team, or varsity pom. Try outs will take place on November 9, November 10, and November 12, from 3:45 to 5:30 in the dance room. Please come appropriately dressed, and if you are trying out for pom, bring your dance shoes. You can pick up your athletic packet in the Athletic Office, and all paperwork must be returned on November 2nd. There will be a parent meeting on November 5, at 6:00p.m., in the Café. If you have any other questions, please see Ms. Costello in T-16 or Ms. Bains in T-21.
 GIRLS SOCCER IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON PLAYING GIRLS' SOCCER THIS SEASON, please take a moment to visit the CAFE for mandatory sign-up during 1st and 2nd lunch on Tuesday October 27. Handouts regarding try-out and team placement information will be provided at sign-up.
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CDO FOOD DRIVE
The Key Club is sponsoring a food drive here at CDO. Please help families in need by donating non-perishable food items to your second period teacher starting next week on Monday the 26th of October and ending on Friday the 6th of November. The second period class that collects the most food items will win an Eegees party.
You only have two weeks to collect the food so start bringing it in right away.
CDO has a tradition of collecting more food than Ironwood Ridge, so let's keep that tradition going! Thank you from the CDO Key Club.
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AZ ACADEMIC STANDARDS - PUBLIC MEETING
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AZ ACADEMIC STANDARDS - PUBLIC MTG
The Governor's Office of Education has been working with County Superintendents across the State to coordinate the public input meetings on Arizona's Academic Standards. While there is not yet a full schedule of all public input meetings completed, a Pima County meeting has been confirmed.
Pima County Meeting
Thursday, October 29, 2015 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Pima Community College, Downtown Campus
1255 N. Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85709
Public Input Meeting Format:
1. Introduction and Welcome - Linda Arzoumanian, Pima County Superintendent of Public Schools
2. Public Comments (Public comment cards will be available for anyone who wishes to speak. Directions will be provided to members of the public. Once the cards are filled out, they will be handed to a staff member who will deliver them to the Committee member(s) in attendance. During public comment, Committee members will call members of the public up one at a time. Each public comment is limited to 5 minutes.)
3. Closing Remarks - Tim Carter, Yavapai County Superintendent
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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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Family Holiday Support
Beginning at 8 a.m.November 7th The Salvation Army will be distributing 1500 pre-registration tickets to families needing holiday Assistance with toys for their children age 1 through 12.
The tickets will provide application instructions including appointment date and time. Tickets will be gone by noon and its first come first serve. BUT do not show up before 6 a.m.
For more information please call the automated phone 792 1629. Parking is available in the dirt lot north of the Hospitality House Shelter located at 1002 North Main Avenue.
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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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