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CONESTOGA SPORTS SCHEDULES

Daily sports schedules for Conestoga High School athletic teams are available by calling the Conestoga Athletic Information Hotline, 610-240-1042.  Updated schedules are also available on-line at  www.digitalsports.com� by entering "Conestoga High School."  Please contact the CHS Athletic Office, 610-240-1024, for directions or additional information.

Fall Schedule Change Reminders

 

Once school begins,  students will attend  their scheduled classes for the first several days of school.  We will resume making changes on Monday, Sept. 9th.  The fall elective/PE change period will end on Tuesday, Sept.13th.  Core level changes can be made through December 20th, the last school day prior to winter break.

Request for specific teachers, periods and course sections will not be honored. 

Report Cards & Progress Reports
First marking period progress reports will be mailed home during the week of October 7, 2013. The first marking period will end on Friday, November 8, 2013. Consult the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District on-line calendar at www.tesd.net for further information on marking periods ending dates.
Volunteers Needed

 

Parents play an active role in supporting the activities of Conestoga.Last year, more than three hundred parents and community members donated their time-some regularly and some on a one-time-only basis.

In addition to helping with clerical work, supporting class projects and student activities and driving students to special events, there are opportunities for volunteers to speak to students about their careers or be trained by the Red Cross as CPR Instructors.

 

Volunteers will be needed early in September to assist with health screenings, selling gym uniforms, coordinating picture day and welcoming families new to the T/E School District.  Please contact Pattie Littlewood, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, at  [email protected] or at 610- 240-1913, if you are interested in being involved in these or other activities at the high school. 

Thank you for your ongoing interest in and support of Conestoga.
NCAA and Student Athletes

 

 

Student athletes considering playing collegiate sports should familiarize themselves with NCAA course requirements.  Students are encouraged to speak with their assigned counselor to discuss further and visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website at  http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp 

T&E Care Meal Assistance for Families

If you believe (at any time during the school year) your family could use help covering some of the costs of school meals, and you have applied for and been denied the District's free/reduced price meal option, then you may be eligible for the T&E Care School Meal Assistance Program.  T&E Care is a local non-profit organization that helps families in Tredyffrin and Easttown townships. More information about this program and the application for the program are available on the T&E Care website -www.tecare.org/schoolmealassistance.html<http://www.tecare.org/schoolmealassistance.html> 
ARCH

Our Teens Social Lives:   Sleepovers, Parties and Waiting Up for Them

On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 (9-10:15am), ARCH invites parents & caregivers to attend a discussion covering...  Our teens' social lives; From middle school through high school; Tipping the odds in favor of good decisions

and outcomes.  Everyone is welcome.  Parents of younger kids, this is an opportunity to hear what may be ahead.  Parents of older kids, you may want to share what you've experienced.   This is a casual meeting.  There is no obligation to talk.  Our goal is to share ideas.  

Click here to view flyer!  

Fall Drama Auditions

AUDITIONS for the Fall Drama

"Father of the Bride"

Will take place on Monday, September 9 with callbacks on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.

 

Information about the audition procedure can be found on the auditorium door in the Music Wing.

September 2013
Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2013-14 school year!  The "Big C" is once again filled with students bustling with the expectations of early fall and the start of a new school year.  It is always refreshing to witness the anticipation and excitement our students bring as the halls and classrooms again buzz with activity.

 Please be sure to view the District 2013-14 school calendar which can be found at www.tesd.net. We have many exciting activities planned for opening days, with special attention given to orientation programs for freshmen and students new to the school district.
 
Come to Open House

Parents are invited to attend Conestoga High School's 2013 Open House program beginning at 7:00PM on Thursday, September 26, 2013.  Prior to the event, students will be asked to take home a copy of their Day 1 schedules along with a map of the building.  Upon entering the building, parents will report directly to their child's first period class, which will begin promptly at 7:00PM.  Each class will meet for twelve minutes, during which time teachers will discuss course content, requirements, homework, and grading practices. Study halls and unassigned periods will provide opportunities for brief contact with administrators, school counselors, nurses, librarians and other support personnel.  These periods also provide a good opportunity to visit the cafeteria where light refreshments will be available. 

Message from the Student Services Department

School Counselor Assignments        

Student Services Center assignments for 2013-2014 are as follows:

Grades 9 - 12

Mrs. Laureen McGloin                                      A - Br

Mrs. Rachelle Gough                                       Bu -Dh

Mrs. Misty Whelan, Chair                                 Di -Gai

Mr. Brian Samson                                           Gal -Ja   

Ms. Melissa Boltz                                            Je - L

Mrs. Jenn Kratsa                                            M - Na

Mr. Andrew Mullen                                          Ne - R

Ms. Leashia Rahr                                            S - Te

Ms. Megan Ryan                                             Th -Z

 

The Student Services Center encompasses a wide variety of services designed to assist students in their academic, career and personal/social development.  Information on counselor assignments was mailed to each family in June. In addition to guiding students through the course selection process, school counselors provide assistance with self-awareness, educational planning, interpretation of test scores, occupational information, home, school and/or social concerns, or any matter the students feel is significant.  Up-to-date printed information, software, and audiovisual aids are available in the center to assist students with decision-making, and college and career selection.  The Student Services Center resources are available for student use from 7:00AM to 3:30PM Monday through Friday.  Evening hours are offered once each month by appointment only.



 
Extended Experience Fall 2013              

 

The Extended Experience Physical Education contract is for seniors, juniors and sophomores who want to substitute an outside physical education requirement during any given semester. In order to receive a satisfactory grade and credit on the transcript, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Return a completed Fall EEPE Application form by the due date of September 13, 2013.

2. Participate in at least 30 hours of supervised instruction.

3. Complete and return a Fall EEPE Verification form by January 10, 2014.

Extended Experience guidelines and required forms are available at: http://www.tesd.net. Please be aware that unless a completed and signed application form is returned to the main office on or before September 13, 2013 students will not be able to earn credit for the Fall Semester 2013. After this date, seniors will be placed in a gym for the duration of the semester. Juniors and sophomores without a completed application who wish to complete a gym requirement during the fall should see their counselor immediately.

 

Please remember that eight (8) semesters of physical education, extended experience and/or team sport are required for graduation from Conestoga High School.

 
PSAT'S
Exams
PSAT/NMSQT Registration Planned 
 
Attention parents of sophomores and juniors! Registration for the October 19, 2013 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) will be held Monday through Friday, September 1620.  Registration will take place in the main lobby during all lunch periods. The $21 fee is due at the time of registration.  Checks should be made out to Conestoga High School.  A Conestoga ID or other approved photo ID will be required on the day of the test.

 

 

The PSAT/NMSQT is an abbreviated version of the Reading, Math, and Writing sections of The College Board's Scholastic Aptitude Test Full details concerning the test, including a sample test with a scoring key, will be issued to students when they register.  The PSAT/NMSQT is a "must" for college-bound juniors. Sophomores are welcome to take it to get an early start on college testing. For further information, contact the CHS Student Services Center.

Note:  In accordance with the College Board policy on cell phones, NO cell phones are permitted in the testing room.

 
National Honor Society Plans Induction

NHS

The Conestoga Chapter of the National Honor Society will hold its annual induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 7:00PM in the Auditorium.  As specified by its national charter, NHS members are chosen on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership and character.  They participate in various service projects in school and in the community. 

 

Students who have completed at least one full semester at CHS by the end of their sophomore or junior year are considered for membership.  For the Classes of 2014 and 2015, a cumulative weighted GPA of 4.70 or higher is required for eligibility.  Students who have achieved this GPA will receive letters inviting them to complete activity forms.  Candidates are reviewed by a five-member faculty council on the basis of the four factors noted above.  Students who meet the criteria of the organization are invited to attend the ceremony and become members of the NHS.  Following induction, members of NHS are required to uphold the highest standards of character, leadership, service, and academic achievement.  They are also required to attend monthly meetings and participate in service projects.  Parents with questions should contact Misty Whelan, Guidance Department Chairperson and NHS Advisor, at [email protected].