Thur 11/26 & Fri 11/27 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING - NO SCHOOL Wed 12/2 - Early Out Fri 12/4 - IB APPLICATIONS DUE Sat 12/5 - FORMAL, TCC, 7-11:30pm Tues 12/8 - "Race to Nowhere" St. Mark's UMC, Magee & La Canada, 6:30 pm Tues 12/15-Thur 12/17 - Finals Schedule Thur 12/17 - Last day of school before Winter Break Mon 1/4 - Back to School - Spring Semester Mon 1/11 - Kids & the Internet/Social Media Presentation, Cafe 6:00pm
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News from the Counseling Department
Week of November 23, 2015
The CDO Counseling Department would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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, outside Mrs. Cisco's office, or in Mr. Morin or Ms. Snider's classrooms. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, December 4 at 3:30 pm to either Mrs. Cisco or Mrs. Barcanic. Please see Mrs. Cisco or Mrs. Barcanic if you have any questions!!
Topic of the Week:
University and Community College Honors Programs/Colleges
Many colleges and universities offer honors programs or honors colleges within their greater educational institution. This can be a wonderful opportunity for students to advance their education, engage in research opportunities, and take advantage of many additional benefits that these programs offer (honors advising, early registration, smaller classes, special dorms, etc.). Here we offer you admission information for the programs at our Arizona universities and our local community college, along with links for additional information.
- Pima Community College Honors program
- To join the Honors Program, you must successfully complete HON 101: Honors Colloquium with a grade of B or better. To enroll in the Honors Colloquium or any honors (HC) course, you must:
- Score 90 or higher on both the reading and writing portions of the assessment placement test
- In addition, as a graduating senior, you must have maintained at least a 3.5 GPA at an accredited high school
- Contact: Ken Vorndran, 206-2162, kvorndran@pima.edu
- Website: https://www.pima.edu/programs-courses/honors/
- The Honors College at the University of Arizona
- The University of Arizona has a three-in-one application-a single application is all it takes to be considered for 1) admission to the University of Arizona, 2) consideration for merit-based scholarships offered by UA, and 3) admission to the Honors College. In other words, there is no separate application for initial consideration for the Honors College; it is included with the regular UA application. You will be considered for Honors admission as long as you have submitted a completed UA application, official high school transcripts, an official SAT and/or ACT score, have paid the application fee or submitted a waiver, and have checked a box indicating Honors interest and submitted an Honors essay as part of the UA application. They consider students holistically for admission to Honors and that decision is based on several criteria. The primary factors are your unweighted high school GPA, the strength of your high school schedule (i.e., how many Honors/AP/IB classes were taken in high school), and your SAT or ACT score. To give you an idea of the typical admission profile for an incoming Honors freshman, below are the averages for Fall 2013:
- 3.86 unweighted high school GPA
- 1349 SAT score (math and critical reading), 30 ACT score
- 9-12 Honors/AP/IB classes taken in high school
- Contact: JenniKeatseangsilp, 626-8261,jmkeat2@email.arizona.edu
- Website: http://www.honors.arizona.edu/
- Barrett, the Honors College, at Arizona State University
- Students interested in Barrett must first apply to Arizona State University and then may begin the separate Barrett application. There is no minimum GPA or test score requirement for admission to Barrett. For high school seniors, the average unweighted high school GPA for the fall 2014 incoming class was 3.8, the average SAT score (critical reading and mathematics sections only) was 1300, and the average composite ACT was 29. Please note that the admissions committee always considers GPAs in the context of the program of study in which they were earned. Applicants should take great care to articulate their educational background on the application. In addition to GPA and test scores, the admissions committee looks for students who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities, have special talents (e.g. musical, athletic, scientific, artistic), pursue interesting hobbies or avocations, enjoy unique personal achievements, have unusual life experiences, and/or display significant community involvement.
- Contact: Michelle Hollin, 480-965-1520, michelle.hollin@asu.edu
- Website: http://barretthonors.asu.edu/
- The University Honors Program at Northern Arizona University
- All student applicants to the Honors Program must submit an on-line Honors application, a resume or list of activities and accomplishments, and an Honors Essay of Admission. In order to complete the on-line Honors application, you must first have 1) been admitted to NAU and 2) have your NAU user ID and password. Admission to Honors is based on an evaluation of the student from a multitude of perspectives. They do take test scores and high school GPA into consideration, but that criterion is not exclusively used to admit to Honors. Honors applicants for Fall 2014 averaged 27 on the ACT and 1210 on the Math and Reading portions of the SAT, and a 3.7 high school core GPA.
- Contact: 928-523-3334, honors@nau.edu
- Website: http://nau.edu/honors/
Scholarship Spotlight:
AXA Achievement Scholarship program
- State level: Fifty-two winners - one from each state, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico - are selected by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America, to receive one-time scholarship awards of $10,000 each.
- National level: From the pool of 52 state winners, ten are selected as national winners and earn an additional one-time scholarship of $15,000, bringing the national AXA Achievers' total scholarship awards to $25,000 each.
What does it take to become an AXA Achiever?
- Ambition and drive
- Determination to set and reach goals
- Respect for self, family and community
- Ability to succeed in college
Who is eligible? Applicants to the AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U S News & World Report must:
- Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
- Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2015-2016 academic year.
- Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities
- Special consideration will be given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health and/or emergency-preparedness
Eligible students are encouraged to apply for both the Achievement and Community scholarships, but a student may receive only one of these AXA-sponsored scholarships.
When to apply:
- Applications are currently being accepted
- The application deadline is December 15, 2015. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted; we encourage you to apply early.
Upcoming College Visits:
November
United States Military Academy at West Point (NY) Monday, Nov. 23, 9:30 am
December
Arizona State University Tuesday, Dec. 1, 9:00 am
Pima Community College Tuesday, Dec. 1, 9:00 am
New Mexico State University (Las Cruces, NM) Tuesday, Dec. 1, 10:30 am
University of Arizona Thursday, Dec. 3, 10:30 am
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Please donate an item for the Grads at Project Grad!!!!
Parents while you are out shopping for gifts this year please remember that you will be asked to contribute to project grad. This amazing event can't continue without your donations. If you're out on black friday or holiday shopping, pick up a gift for your donation to our Class of 2016 safe and sober event.
If you would rather contribute a gift card, Fry's Food Stores runs promotions that give you 4X the points towards gas (November 19th thru Dec 9th) for purchasing gift cards. Also remember cash and checks are accepted as well. Let's continue to support this amazing event. Please drop off to the office marked "PROJECT GRAD- GRAD GIFTS"
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 Dear Families,
CDO Preschool and Early Childhood Education would like to thank everyone for coming out last weekend and supporting us with your purchases at Barnes and Noble!! We can't wait to shop for all our new books for the classroom!!
Thank You!
Jennifer Atteberry-Pierpont
CDO Preschool Director
CDO Early Childhood Education Teacher
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JUDGE AN AC DEC SCRIMMAGE????
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Hello CDO,
We are hosting our annual December Academic Decathlon Scrimmage on Dec. 4 and 5. This year, we have a dozen schools competing, including 2 from Texas. As in the past, we are in need of people to judge the speech, interview, and essay portions of the competition. Volunteers need to be present here at CDO from 4pm to 9pm on Friday, Dec. 4. Training is provided during the first hour of that time, followed by a complimentary dinner, prepared by our award-winning Culinary Arts club. Teachers will be awarded 4.5 hours of recertification credit upon completing of the judging.
There are more than 150 students from teams all across southern Arizona and Texas competing. Judges often tell me how much they enjoy seeing students perform in these events.
If you'd like to help, please respond to Chris Yetman ( cyetman@amphi.com) by Wed. 11/25. Please indicated which event you'd like to judge: speech, interview, or essay.
Thank you very much,
Chris Yetman
Academic Decathlon Coach
Canyon del Oro High School
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RACE TO NOWHERE - DEC 8TH
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THANK YOU CDO FAMILIES FOR USING AMAZON SMILE
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When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Canyon Del Oro Parent Organization. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0763723 and support us every time you shop. WE RECEIVED OUR FIRST DONATION FROM PEOPLE PURCHASING AT AMAZONSMILE. |
THE YES TEAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE
who contributed to the 2nd period Unity Week donation challenge in support of our Special Olympic Athletes. We collected $300.00 which will go toward purchasing uniforms for our athletes. Ms. Synhorst's 2nd period class collected the most money and will receive a classroom treat as a way to thank you for your participation. The coffee shop will be continuing the donation opportunity by asking customers to consider donating their change!
So when you purchase an item please consider the awesome difference you could make in the lives of our Special Olympic Athletes.
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PROJECT GRAD GOLF TOURNAMENT
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 WINTER FORMAL TICKETS
Tickets are on sale this week in the Bookstore; they will be sold before school and during both lunches Monday through Thursday, no tickets will be sold on Fridays. TheTICKETS will go up by $5.00 each week so purchase your tickets early.
Non-CDO guest forms are available in the Administration Office.
Saturday, Dec 5 - 7:00-11:30pm, TCC
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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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LOST AND FOUND:
Please check in the Bookstore-Lost and Found for any of your misplaced items. All items will be available for claim until November 23rd
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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 Thanksgiving!!!!!
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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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CDO Silent Witness Hot Line
696-5564
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Website
Officer Beauchamp:
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Officer Brown:
tbrown@amphi.com
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