1. technology and computing
2. computer certification

IMPORTANT DATES
Connections
April 17 Assessment Day/No Students/ASVAB
April 20,21,23 PARCC Testing
William J Palmer High School
April 22 Senior Class Meeting 7:40 a.m.
April 22 Earth Day Volunteer Activities
April 28 ACT Testing
May 1 Unity Fest during lunch /Courtyard
A P R I L / M A Y
2 0 1 5
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May 4 Pick up honor cords from Registrars office
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May 5 Orchestra Concert
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May 6 Cap and Gown Pick Up in the
Community Room 11 am—3 pm
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May 7 Choir Concert
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May 8 Prom Assembly11th/12th
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May 8th Senior Farewell Assembly
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May 9 Prom at The Pinery 8:00 pm-12:00
p.m
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May 11 Senior Finals 1,3,5,7
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May 11 Athletics Awards Dinner 6 pm
Eagle Wing Awards 7 pm auditorium
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May 12 Last Academic Day for Srs Sr
Finals 2,4,6
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May 12 Seniors only locker clean out end
of 7th
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May 12 Band Concert
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May 13 Brown and White Ceremony 7:00
pm Eagle Wing
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May 14 Senior Brunch 9:30 Eagle Wing
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May 14 Seniors Yearbook Pick up 10:45
Small Gym
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May 14 Bell Ceremony 1:45 Courtyard
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May 16 Beautification Day 9:00 A.M.-3:00
P.M.
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May 19 IB Senior Celebration 4:00 P.M.6:00 P.M.
members of the Palmer High School community. We want our pride to show!
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May 19 Senior Academic Awards 7:00PM
Auditorium
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May 20 Graduation World Arena 7:00AM
Rehearsal/9:00 AM Ceremony
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May 25 Memorial Day/Schools Closed
If you have suggestions on how to better communicate with our families, please send your suggestions to my attention at
[email protected]. While we work hard to communicate information in a timely and convenient manner, we recognize
that there is room for improvement. I appreciate everything you do for our students and for the Palmer community.
Enjoy the remainder of the school year with your child!
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May 26, 27,28,2 Finals for 9th-11th Grade

May 26 Locker Cleanout 9:00 AM
Lara Disney
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May 27, 28 Finals
Principal
Message From The Principal
Dear Palmer Community,
Spring is here and so is the fourth and final quarter of the 2014-15 school year! This time of the year includes a few more
state and district assessments, Prom, Graduation, the Academic Awards ceremony, assemblies, and many other events
that are so important to the Palmer community. Spring is the time when we celebrate the hard work of our students.
Students will have the opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime. I hope that you can participate in many of
these with us. Please note the events and dates listed in this newsletter.
Spring is always hectic as we complete our standardized testing, and our regular academic schedule is disrupted due to
the various tests. It challenges all of us to keep the students focused and moving forward with their coursework. We appreciate your help in reminding your child about the importance of attending every class, completing their daily homework assignments, and staying academically focused until the end of the semester. As the weather gets warmer, our students tend to get a bit of spring fever. However, the last weeks of school are no less important than the first weeks, and
every student needs to attend to their studies with the same dedication and energy as when they began the year. We also
ask that you help monitor your child’s attire. As the weather warms, students tend to try to violate the dress code more
often. The district sets the requirements for the dress code. My staff is asked to enforce it. Thanks for your help, and
trust me when I say that I understand the frustration around trying to find school appropriate attire for teenagers as I have
teenagers of my own.
The annual Palmer Beautification Day will be held on Saturday, May 16th. This day is dedicated to
“sprucing up” our school ground. Please join other parents, students, staff and alumni in cleaning, painting, planting flowers and fixing up our campus. This is a great opportunity to get involved and meet other
Sincerely,
Important Numbers
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Testing Schedules
3-10
Main Office:
328-5000
Asst. Prin. Geiser:
328-5004
Asst. Prin. Sec:
IB/MYP News
11-12
Attendance:
328-5013
Asst. Prin. Claybaugh:
328-5005
Athl. Dir. Framel :
328-5043
Gifted and Talented News
13-14
Business Office:
328-5044
Dean of Students Brown: 328-5039
Registrar:
328-5106
Counseling News
15-22
Asst. Prin. Kilroy: 328-5003
Special Dates, Ceremonies and Info.
23-29
IB Program:
328-5073
Athletic Information
30-34
Counseling:
328-5012
General Information
29-35
Attendance Policy
36
Medical Information
38-40
Dean of Students Lamphere:
328-5131
Prin. Secretary:
328-5042
328-5011
Remember…...
Prom is May 9th and there will be a limit of 400 tickets sold for Prom, and Seniors will
get priority. Ticket sales begin April 20th for Seniors only. The remainder of tickets go
on sale the 27th for Juniors too. It will be at the Pinery in Black Forest from 8 to Midnight.
The Secret Garden
The Pinery at Black Forest
8- Midnight May 9th.
All guest forms will be available in
the Business Office starting April
13th.
Tickets go on sale for Seniors only
April 27th –May 1st at lunch only.
Then sales are open to Juniors and
Seniors May 4th.
Tickets are $45 each
April 27th -May 8th
Tickets will be $50 at the door
if there are any tickets remaining.
There is a cap on tickets; after the
first 425 are sold there will be no
more.
The Secret Garden
ASVAB
CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
FRIDAY April 17, 2015
7:30—11:30 AM ROOM TBD
No Charge
Please Sign up in the Counseling Center by Thursday April 9, 2015
Students, YOU are the primary architects of your careers.
Get the information you need to develop and realize your career goals.
FACT SHEET
FOR STUDENTS
_______________
As you explore
careers with the
ASVAB Program,
find out how your
FACT: Many students are not sure what they want to do after
they finish high school.
FACT: Having a good foundation of knowing who you are
helps you to make realistic and satisfying educational and career choices
FACT: The ASVAB Career Education Program can help you
develop and execute a blueprint to build your career.
The ASVAB Career Exploration program is appropriate for virtually all 10th, 11th, and 12th
grade students. You can benefit from the Program whether you plan to pursue further education after high school or enter the work force right away.
The program is designed to help you:
interests and skills

Learn more about yourself and the world of work
relate to the

Explore occupations in line with your interests and skills

Develop an effective strategy to realize your career goals.
demands of
occupations
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program helps you identify your interests. The Program also
provides you with information about your strengths in three skill areas (Verbal, Math, and
Science and Technical Skills). In addition to helping you find out about yourself, the Program
provides interest and skill importance information for more than 400 occupations so that
you can judge your potential for success in various occupations.
Take advantage of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program as you consider a full range of
career options
2015 PARCC EOY SCHEDULE
Monday, April 20
11
T
H
7:40 – 11th Graders Arrive
7:45 – Begin Instructions
7:50 – 8:50 – ELA Unit 1
10
TH
G
G
8:50 – 9:00 – In Class Break
R
R
9:00 – 10:00 – ELA Unit 2
A
A
10:00 – 10:10 – In Class Break
D
D
10:10 – 11:40 – Math Unit 1
E
E
T
E
11:40 – 11:50 – In Class Break
11:50 – 1:05 – Math Unit 2
T
1:05 – 11th Gr. Dismissed
E
S
S
1:05 – 1:55 – Lunch for Staff
I
1:55 – 3:00 – Department /
PLC Time / AP-IB
Review / Intervention Time
G
7:40 – 10th Graders Arrive
7:45 – Begin Instructions
9TH
7:45 – Begin Instructions
G
7:50 – 8:50 – ELA Unit 1
8:50 – 9:00 – In Class Break
R
8:50 – 9:00 – In Class Break
9:00 – 10:00 – ELA Unit 2
10:00 – 10:10 – In Class Break
A
D
E
10:10 – 11:30 – Math Unit 1
9:00 – 10:00 – ELA Unit 2
10:00 – 10:10 – In Class Break
10:10 – 11:30 – Math Unit 1
11:30 – 11:40 – In Class Break
T
11:30 – 11:40 – In Class Break
11:40 – 12:55 – Math Unit 2
E
11:40 – 12:55 – Math Unit 2
S
12:55 – 9th Gr. Dismissed
th
12:55 – 10 Gr. Dismissed
T
I
12:55 – 1:45 – Lunch for Staff
N
1:45 – 3:00 – Department /
PLC Time / AP-IB Review / Intervention Time
G
7:40 – 9th Graders Arrive
7:50 – 8:50 – ELA Unit 1
T
T
N
Thursday, April 23
Tuesday, April 21
I
N
G
12:55 – 1:45 – Lunch for Staff
1:45 – 3:00 – Department / PLC
Time / AP-IB Review /
Intervention Time
PARRC (Performance Based Assessment) TESTING - APRIL 2015
RTE #
SCHOOL
145
PALMER
BUS STOP
LOCATION
11TH - 20
APR; 10TH 21 APR; 9TH 23 APR
AM
DEPART
FOTC
6:35
FLINTRIDGE &
ANITA
6:55
GRANT ELEM
BUS ZONE
6:58
ARRIVE
PALMER
7:15
DEPART
PALMER
ACROSS
FROM GARNT
BUS ZONE
FLINTRIDGE &
ANITRA
20, 21, 23 APR 15
PM
1:05
1:25
1:28
ACT TESTING FOR JUNIORS
NO SCHOOL FOR OTHER STUDENTS
ACT testing for all 11th graders will take place on Wednesday, April 23rd. Testing
will begin promptly at 7:40 a.m. and end at approximately 11:35 a.m.
Buses will run normal routes in the morning to bring Juniors to Palmer. After the
testing the buses will drop off students at centralized locations!
THIS IS A MANDATORY TEST FOR ALL COLORADO JUNIORS.
PALMER HIGH SCHOOL
ACT TEST SCHEDULE
APRIL 28th, 2015
Testing Schedule
7:40-7:55
7:558:00
8:008:45
8:458:50
45 min.
Hand out
Materials
Directions
RTE #
145
English
Directions
8:509:50
9:5010:05
60 min.
15 min.
Math
In Room
Break
10:0510:10
10:1010:45
10:4510:50
35 min.
Directions
ACT TESTING - 28 APR 15
BUS STOP
SCHOOL
LOCATION
11TH GRADPALMER
ERS ONLY
DEPART
FOTC
FLINTRIDGE &
ANITRA
GRANT ELEM
BUS ZONE
ARRIVE
PALMER
DEPART
PALMER
ACROSS FROM
GRANT BUS
ZONE
FLINTRIDGE &
ANITRA
Reading
10:5011:25
11:2511:35
35 min.
Directions
Science
Collect
Materials
28-Apr-15
AM
PM
6:35
6:55
6:58
7:15
12:10
12:30
12:33
Attention Advanced Placement Students who have signed up for one or more exams!
All AP students are expected to attend a pre-administration session to complete necessary paperwork prior to the AP Exams.
Students MUST attend one of the three sessions listed below (to be held in the Lecture Hall):
Seniors must attend on:
April 15, 2015 at 7:40 am.
Juniors must attend on:
April 22, 2015 at 7:40 am.
Sophomores must attend on:
April 29, 2015 at 7:40 am.
Students need attend only ONE session. Failure to attend a pre-administration session may result in you forfeiting your
right to sit for any and all AP Exams. If a student chooses NOT to take an AP Exam that has been ordered for the student prior to May 1, 2015, the student will be charged a $15 return fee. If a student chooses NOT to take an AP Exam after May 1,
2015 then the student will be charged a $30 return fee. If a student has an emergency illness on the day of an AP exam the
student must contact Mr. Schulzki as soon as possible. If the student wishes to arrange for an alternate exam due to illness a
doctor's note or other official notification may be required.
Please note that all AP exams will be conducted at the First United Methodist Church, 420 North Nevada Ave [across the
street from the small gym at Palmer]. On exam day, please note the exam room location. Please enter the church through
the doors at the north end of the building. The AP exam schedule is below:
AP Test
Date and Time
Chemistry
May 04, 2015 - Mon - 07:40 AM
Psychology
May 04, 2015 - Mon - 11:40 AM
Calculus AB
May 05, 2015 - Tue - 07:40 AM
Chinese Language and Culture
May 05, 2015 – Tue – 11:30 AM
English Literature
May 06, 2015 - Wed - 07:40 AM
Physics I – Algebra based
May 07, 2015 – Thu – 11:30 AM
United States History
May 08, 2015 - Fri - 07:40 AM
Studio Art Exams (portfolio due) test will NOT be at FUMC – details to follow
Biology
May 11, 2015 - Mon - 07:40 AM
Government and Politics, US
May 12, 2015 - Tue - 07:40 AM
French Language
May 12, 2015 - Tue - 11:40 AM
English Language
May 13, 2015 - Wed - 07:40 AM
Statistics
May 13, 2015 - Wed - 11:40 AM
Human Geography
May 15, 2015 - Fri - 07:40 AM
Questions?? – contact Mr. Schulzki [email protected] or 719.328.5054
Final Exam Schedule (9th, 10th, 11th grades)
May 2015
Breakfast will be served on exam days at 7:00 AM
Buses arrive:
7:10
Warning bell:
7:39
Tuesday, May 26
Full day for students
Period 1 Exam and Locker Cleanout
Period 1 EXAM
7:40 – 9:00
Locker Cleanout 9:00 – 9:20
Period 2
9:25 – 10:12
Period 3
10:17 – 11:01
LUNCH
Wednesday, May 27
11:01 – 11:45
Period 4
11:50 – 12:34
Period 5
12:39 – 1:23
Period 6
1:28 – 2:12
Period 7
2:17 – 3:01
Half day for students
Period 2 EXAM: 7:40 – 9:00
Period 4 EXAM: 9:10 – 10:30
Period 6 EXAM: 10:40 – 12:00
Thursday, May 28
Buses Depart
12:10
Make-up Exams
1:00 – 2:20
Half day for students
Period 3 EXAM: 7:40 – 9:00
Period 5 EXAM: 9:10 – 10:30
Period 7 EXAM: 10:40 – 12:00
Buses Depart
12:10
Make-up Exams
1:00 – 2:20
STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION FOR MAKE-UP EXAMS!
IB Exam Schedule
May 2015
Where do I go? Exams are held in Hibbard Hall at First United Methodist Church, on Nevada between St. Vrain and Boulder. Use
the church’s main (north) entrance on St. Vrain. Hibbard Hall is in the basement in what the church calls its “Youth Zone.” Follow
the signs from the main entrance. DO NOT PARK IN CHURCH PARKING LOTS.
Start times: The times listed below are when the exam begins. Arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to start time. Students will be
admitted to the exam room between 5 and 10 minutes prior to the listed start time to get settled and hear instructions.
Classroom attendance: Students are “field-tripped” by the IB office for 20 minutes prior to each exam, and
for 15 minutes following each exam. For morning exams, students are excused entirely from first period. If
you have a morning exam that goes late, you are also allowed time for lunch. When the exam is finished, you
are expected to return to class. If you only have an afternoon exam, you are not field tripped for the morning; if you only have a morning exam, you should go to afternoon classes.
What do I bring? For all exams, supply your own pens, highlighters, rulers, etc. You will be supplied with answer paper. You may
bring a water bottle, but no food or other drinks are allowed. Backpacks, etc. will be brought into the exam room but placed to the
side of the room. You will not have access to them during the exam. Switch off cell phones and leave them in back packs.
What about supporting material? If the subject requires it (math, some sciences), you will be given a clean copy of the appropriate data or formula booklet. Graph paper will also be supplied if needed.
What about calculators? Your math and sciences teachers will have details for you in April.
How long do I have to stay? IB guidelines require that you stay at least 1 hour. Also, you may not leave during the final fifteen
minutes of any exam. If school is in session, you are expected to return to class.
What if I am late for an exam? Come anyway. If you are later than 30 minutes, you cannot be admitted to the exam without a
valid excuse. We’ll sort that out later. Come as soon as you possibly and safely can.
What if I am absent from an exam? Absences can only be excused for serious illness (with doctor’s note) or circumstances beyond
your control (e.g., car accident, with police report). Getting lost, misreading the schedule, oversleeping, etc. are not acceptable
excuses. IB is completely inflexible on this point.
What about class attendance after the May exams? Courses meet until the end of the official school calendar (or last day for seniors). Teachers are expected to continue to take attendance. If you are absent and do not wish to receive an unexcused absence, a
parent must excuse you.
What about conflicts with other activities or events ? All students in an IB school must take the exam together at the time scheduled. IB does not have make-up exams. IB will not allow schools to make allowances for school activities, sporting events, family
occasions, or other exams (AP). IB is an international organization with tens of thousands of students world-wide taking exams. IB
believes exceptions to posted schedules negatively impact exam security. If you have a conflict, you will have to make a choice.
Day Date
Subject
Exam / Time
Students
Testing Time
Location
M
May 4: AM
English HL
#1 = 2 hours
62
8:30-10:30
Hibbard
T
May 5: PM
English HL
#2 = 2 hours
62
12:15-2:15
Hibbard
W
May 6: AM
Biology HL
#1 = 1 hour
17
8:30-9:30
Hibbard
#2 = 2 ¼ hours
9:45-12:00
W
May 6: PM
Psychology HL/SL
#1 = 2 hours
67 TOTAL
(HL=49; SL=18)
12:45-2:45
Hibbard
Th
May 7: AM
Psychology HL/SL
#2 SL = 1 hour
67 TOTAL
(HL=49; SL=18)
8:30-9:30
Hibbard
#2 HL = 2 hours
#3 HL = 1 hour
8:30-10:30
10:45-11:45
Th
May 7: PM
Biology HL
#3 = 1¼ hours
17
12:45-2:00
Hibbard
F
May 8: PM
Chinese SL
#1 = 1½ hours
10
12:15-1:45
Hibbard
Continued on next page…
There is one VERY important exception to this: see May 20, AM, Computer Science, Paper 2.
Day
Date
Subject
Exam / Time
Students
Testing Time
Location
M
May 11: AM
Chinese SL
#2: 1 hour
10
8:30-9:30
Hibbard
T
May 12: AM
Math SL
#1 = 1½ hours
8:30-10:00
Hibbard
Math Studies Math
HL
#1 = 1½ hours
48 TOTAL (SL=15;
Studies=33; HL =
23)
T
May 12: PM
Spanish B
#2 = 2 hours
#1 = 1½ hours
W
May 13: AM
Spanish B
#2 = 1½ hours
W
May 13: PM
Math SL
#2 = 1½ hours
Math Studies Math
HL
#2 = 1½ hours
10:15-12:15
1:00-2:30
Hibbard
33 TOTAL (31=SL;
2=HL)
8:30-10:00
Hibbard
48 TOTAL (SL=15;
Studies=33; HL =
23)
12:00-1:30
Hibbard
33 TOTAL (31=SL;
2=HL)
Th
May 14: AM
History HL/SL
#2 = 2 hours
#1 = 1 hour
Th
May 14: PM
Chemistry HL/SL
SL #1 = ¾ hours
18 TOTAL
HL #1 = 1 hour
(SL=7; HL=11)
F
May 15: AM
Chemistry HL/SL
SL #2 = 1¼ hours HL
#2 = 2¼ hours
SL #3 = 1 hour
F
May 15: PM
History HL/SL
M
May 18: AM
M
8:30-10:00
25 TOTAL (SL= 10;
HL = 15)
12:00-1:30
1:45-3:45
8:30-9:30
12:30-1:15 (SL) 12:30
-1:30 (HL)
Hibbard
Hibbard
1:45-3:00 (SL) 1:454:00 (HL)
18 TOTAL
8:30-9:30 (SL)
Hibbard
HL #3 = 1¼ hours
#2: 1½ hours
(SL=7; HL=11)
25 TOTAL (SL= 10;
HL = 15)
8:30-9:45 (HL)
12:30-2:00
Hibbard
History HL
#3 = 2½ hours
15
8:30-11:00
Hibbard
May 18: PM
French B
#1 = 1½ hours
23 TOTAL
12:30-2:00
Hibbard
T
May 19: AM
French B
#2 = 1½ hours
(SL=22; HL=1)
23 TOTAL
8:30-10:00
Hibbard
T
May 19: PM
Computer Science
#1 = 1½ hours
(SL=22; HL=1)
14
12:30-2:00
Hibbard
W
May 20: AM
Computer Science
#2 = 1 hour
14
7:00-8:00 (AM!!!)
WORLD ARENA – room to be
determined.
Th
May 21: PM
ES&S
#1 = 1 hour
58
12:00-1:00
Hibbard
Th
May 21: PM
Math HL
#3 = 1 hour
23
1:30-2:30
Hibbard
F
May 22: AM
ES&S
#2 = 2 hours
58
8:30-10:30
Hibbard
Questions? Contact Mr. Kern: [email protected]; 719-328-5078.
Summertime for next year’s seniors: Rest, Relaxation, and the Extended Essay
By Steve Kern, Diploma Program Coordinator
The summertime between the junior and senior year is definitely a time for students to re-charge batteries. Travel and recreation
will be on many “to do” lists, and the need to de-compress and reconnect with family and friends can’t be underestimated following a challenging year in the Diploma program. Many IB students also work at summer jobs, earning spending money and contributing to college savings accounts. All worthy activities. Add to that list, one more item:
The Palmer IB program also asks next year’s seniors to complete a portion of their work on the Extended Essay. We don’t do this to
spoil the idylls of summer but rather to help make sure the fall semester of the senior year is a little more manageable.
The Extended Essay is a 4000-word research paper, intended to anticipate the typical college term paper that virtually every one of
our IB graduates will be asked to produce when they go off to university. Successful completion of the Essay is a requirement to earn the IB
Diploma. Work on the Essay is independently completed by the student under the supervisor of a Palmer faculty member.
I visited this spring with all IB juniors, distributing to students an extensive guide to the Extended Essay, and we also spent several
days (through their English classes), generating a formal proposal and preliminary reading list. During the 4 th quarter, all juniors will be selecting an IB subject area, a focused topic, a research question, and a faculty supervisor. Here are the key deadlines:
When?
What?
Who?
Fri., May 15
Formal proposal (signed by supervisor)
Mrs. Kelly, IB Office
Aug 18-28
Meet once with supervisor for a progress check: discuss
summer reading, go over your bibliography, and confirm
that you have a research question appropriate to the IB
subject.
Supervisor
Tue., Sep 8
Turn in 2-3 page sentence outline & bibliography
TOK teacher, then supervisor
Tues., Oct 20
Upload 3000-word (minimum) draft
Turnitin.com
Wed., Jan 6
Submit final version of EE in TOK (IB may also require electronic uploading)
TOK teacher
Early February
Schedule and conduct concluding interview
Your supervisor
FAQ’s about IB Exam results
As noted in our last newsletter, IB exams begin in May. Naturally, there is much anticipation around results. Here’s what to do…
Question: How and when do students get their results?
Answer: Students can access their exam results as of July 6. Students have already been issued instructions with a website address
(http://results.ibo.org), a personal code, and a PIN number to access scores via the internet. Seniors will also learn if they have
earned a sufficient number of points and met other requirements to receive the IB Diploma.
Question: What if students have trouble accessing results?
Answer: In the unlikely event that students experience problems accessing their results, please e-mail IB Diploma coordinator Steve Kern at [email protected] and he will assist. Do not call Palmer as messages left on voice mail for the IB office will not be picked
up until mid-August.
Question: When will official Diplomas and Certificates be available?
Answer: Official Diplomas and Certificates for current seniors will be mailed to the most recent home address on file as soon as we
receive them from IB, typically in early September. If a family’s address changes, it is imperative that we receive notification of that
as soon as possible. Please contact Sally Kelly (328-5073).
Question: How do universities receive IB exam results?
Answer: IB has a “results service” that allows seniors to designate one institution of higher learning to receive official results directly from IB. Seniors made those designations in early May. If graduates wish results to be sent to a different school later, they can
visit the same website used for learning results to request additional reports. Contact Sally Kelly (328-5073) in the IB office after we
return to school in August with any questions about this.
Question: How do universities interpret IB exam results?
Answer: This is a matter of individual university policy, though in some states require their public institutions to award a specified
number of credits to students who earn the IB Diploma. In Colorado, for instance, IB Diploma holders must be given 24 credits. It is
best to be in touch with the relevant college or university directly.
____________________________________________________________________________
News from the IB Middle Years Program:
Palmer IB will host its third annual “Community Service Expo” the evening of May 13th to
celebrate the significant contributions IB freshmen have made to the Palmer and Colorado
Springs communities this past year. Community engagement is a central focus for students in
IB and is encouraged as part of the learning in the classroom and beyond. Through field trips,
and classroom instruction, students learn about the needs of our community and develop a
plan for their personal involvement. The Expo provides us all the time to hear student presentations about the nature of their community service and what they learned as a result. Attendance at the Expo is required of IB freshmen in Honors History class. The event begins at 6:00
pm in the auditorium and ends at 8:00 pm.
The IB Parent Advisory Board (IBPAB)
SENIOR FAMILIES
SAVE THE DATE
IB Senior Celebration
Tuesday, May 19, 4:00-6:00pm
First Presbyterian Church, Weber Street entrance
(Catered by Garden of the Gods Gourmet)
IB Graduates are free, $10 for others attending
Invitations will be mailed mid-April and RSVP’s needed by the end of April.
The IB Parent Advisory Board is a group of parents with children in the IB program, We meet once a month with Diploma Program Coordinator Steve Kern and Middle Years Coordinator Carolyn Derr to facilitate parent involvement and support for the
Palmer IB program and activities throughout the school year.
We do this through raising money for needs not covered by budget, listening to and providing feedback to the coordinators,
passing on information about the program and relevant issues, doing Teacher Appreciation, and providing manpower when
needed, such as IB exams.
Every spring our biggest project is planning the IB Senior Celebration. We are also supporting Personal Project Night on April
29 and Community Service Expo on May 13.
Any parent is welcome to the meeting or can just be on the email list and receive the meeting minutes, and/or help out where needed throughout the year. Email Polly Fiedler to get on the list. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN’S NAME(S) AND GRADUATION YEAR(S)
and your phone number.
We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00am in the Community Room, which is just off the cafeteria. We will do that every month
this year except May. We also have a Facebook page where you can follow along.
We URGE you to join and participate at any level that is comfortable for you.
IBPAB BOARD 2014-2015
Co-chair Polly Fiedler [email protected], 444-0141
Co-chair Karen Jones [email protected], 641-1355
Co-Treasurer Hillary Becker [email protected], 963-6634
Co-Treasurer Deborah Goodale [email protected], 209-8586
Secretary Diane Reece [email protected], 632-2598
Palmer April 2015 Newsletter Information from Michael Chamberlin
Gifted and Talented (GT) –
Please visit the Palmer GT website for current information –
http://palmer.d11.org/Pages/GT/Pages/Gifted-and-Talented.aspx
All gifted students are asked to complete the 15-20 minutes online ALP. Students can complete the ALP questionnaire at school or from
home. Visit the website for details. If you have already completed the online ALP, thank you.
I’m working through the list of students who have completed the online ALP to meet with them, finalize the official ALP document, and to
help students create strength-based goals for future success. If you need to meet with me prior to me scheduling your appointment,
please contact me.
Michael Chamberlin
[email protected]
National Honor Society –
75 new members will be inducted into the Palmer Chapter of NHS the evening of April 16 th. Congratulations new members!
http://palmer.d11.org/Pages/National-Honor-Society.aspx
Michael Chamberlin
[email protected]
CU Succeed -
CU Succeed courses offer high school students the opportunity to earn high school and college credit concurrently.
Through a partnership between School District 11, Palmer High School, and the University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs and University of Colorado at Denver (UCCS and UCD, respectively), Palmer High School students can enroll
in select high school courses taken during the regular school day at Palmer High School, and earn 3-9 semester
hours of college credit with a passing grade. The courses are taught by qualified high school teachers who hold an
Honorarium Faculty Appointments with the university. At the end of the course, students receive two separate
transcripts for the course taken – one transcript from Palmer High School showing high school credit and the other
transcript from University of Colorado (CU) showing university credit.
More course offerings are expected for the 2015-2016 school year. Below are the current course offerings. Visit the Palmer CU Succeed
website for more information: http://palmer.d11.org/Pages/GT/Pages/CU-Succeed.aspx
Additional course offerings are expected for the 2015-2016 school year. Below are the 2014-2015 course offerings. Visit the Palmer CU
Succeed website for more information: http://palmer.d11.org/Pages/GT/Pages/CU-Succeed.aspx
***2014-2015 CU Succeed Courses at Palmer High School
University of Colorado – Denver Courses 2014/2015 School Year
Palmer Course Name
CU Course Name
Dept/Course #
Credit Hours
AP Chemistry (fall) Madsen
General Chemistry I
CHEM 2031
3
AP Chemistry (fall) Madsen
General Chemistry Lab 1
CHEM 2038
1
AP Chemistry (spring) Madsen
General Chemistry II
CHEM 2041
3
AP Chemistry (spring) Madsen
General Chemistry Lab II
CHEM 2048
2
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs Courses 2014/2015 School Year – Spring
Palmer Course Name
CU Course Name
Dept/Course #
AP Statistics Cline, Owens
Intro to Basic Statistics
MATH 2810
3
Calculus AB Swankowski
Calculus 1 (AB)
MATH 1350
4
IB Spanish 7,8 Shonewill
Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2110
5
IB/AP Spanish 9,10 Shonewill
Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 2120
3
GDD 1100
3
CS1020
3
Game Design Wybrant
Web Page Wybrant
Introduction to Game Development
Web Page Design for NonComputer Science Majors
Credit Hours
Java Programming 1,2 Honors/
IB Computer Science SL5,SL6
Wybrant
Principles of Computer Science
CS1150
3
*Honors Physics 1Hirsch
Physics for Life Science 1
PES 1010
4
*Honors Physics 2 Hirsch
Physics for Life Science II
PES 1020
4
AP U.S. History Nelson
US - Birth of a Nation &
US – Emergence of Modern
America
HIST 1510 &
HIST 1530
World Religion Kennington
(not currently being offered)
Introduction to Religion
PHIL 1100
3, each (6)
3
Colorado Springs School District 11 pays CU Succeed tuition - no-cost for students and parents.
*Mrs. Hirsch is moving and leaving Palmer HS. Whether or not physics will be offered with the CU Succeed option for 2015-2016 is currently
unknown.
*** Course options for 2015-2016 are subject to changed based on enrollment and teacher assignment.
UCD, CU Succeed/Gold web site: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/continuing-education/CUSucceed/Pages/default.aspx
UCCS, CU Succeed web site: http://www.uccs.edu/extendedstudies/uccs_cu_succeed.html
Palmer, CU Succeed web site: http://palmer.d11.org/Pages/GT/Pages/CU-Succeed.aspx
MAY
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING CENTER
http://palmer.d11.org/counseling
Summer Programs:
Palmer receives materials for numerous summer campus programs for interested students. Please review our files in the Post
Graduate Center if you would like your child (particularly 11th grade students) to experience something new this summer.
Scheduling Courses for the 2015-2016 School Year: Counselors have met with all current students at Palmer to assist in the
class selection process and to review each student’s graduation requirement status. Selecting the appropriate curriculum requires careful consideration and thought to post-high school plans. Students were encouraged to bring home registration materials to discuss with their parents since they play an important role in this decision making process. Staffing decisions for next
year are based on student preferences for classes so schedule changes are not permitted at the beginning of the school year.
Please sign into Student Connect with your student to see the courses they requested for the fall.
PROGRESSION TOWARD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
The number of credits a student has earned determines whether he/she is progressing toward graduation rather than the student’s age or the number of years that a student has attended high school. In the past, schools have reclassified students so
that students who were deficient in credits were not moved on to the next grade. Due to State and Federal testing requirements, based on years in school rather than credits, students will be classified according to the year they began high school
rather than on the credits they have earned. Nevertheless, it is very important to be aware of the recommended number of
credits needed to make progress toward graduation.
To be on track for graduation:
Students should earn at least 11 credits during their freshman year
Students should earn at least 22 credits by the end of their sophomore year
Students should earn at least 33 credits by the end of the junior year
Remember – 46 credits earned over the four-year period is the minimum graduation requirement set by the Board of Education.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 28 ACT STATE TEST @ Palmer for ALL JUNIORS
May 2
SAT (Not @ Palmer) Registration Deadline: April 6—late registration April 17(add’l late fee)
June 6
SAT (Not @ Palmer) Registration Deadline: May 8—late registration May 22 (add’l late fee)
June 13 ACT @ Palmer Registration Deadline: May 8—late registration May 22 (add’l late fee)
Senior Reminder: Academic Awards Ceremony—7:00 pm:
On Tuesday evening, May 19th, we will be holding our Academic Awards Ceremony for all seniors beginning at 7:00pm. We
would like to recognize each senior for ALL scholarships/awards they have received, including those from colleges or universities they do not plan to attend. Please have your student bring a copy of the letter for each scholarship and award you wish
recognized by April 24th to the Counseling Center secretary, Mrs. Ortiz, so she can assemble the list and certificates for this
special evening. This list is also part of the graduation program. Thank you for beginning early on this project and keep in
mind we are asking for scholarships and awards earned only during the student's senior year. Get those award letters to us as
soon as you receive them! Deadline is April 24, 2015. You may also e-mail awards and amounts to Mrs. Ortiz at [email protected]. Please wear commencement gowns, but no caps to the Awards Ceremony & arrive by 6:30 pm to line up.
Senior Packets
Seniors, the Senior Packet with Important Dates for end of year events is posted on the Palmer website under students. Here
is the link to the packet:
http://palmer.d11.org/Documents/2015_Senior_Packet.pdf
Print this packet and save the Dates!
Scholarship Information:
The Palmer Counseling Center receives information about scholarship opportunities for college-bound seniors throughout the
school year. Students should check the Palmer website http://palmer.d11.org/counseling to see if any of the scholarships apply to their talents, hobbies, interests, or personal situation. If a student believes that he/she qualifies to compete for any of
the scholarships, we can provide them with the application.
Summer School for District 11 will be at the Tesla Opportunity Center and Digital High School
Summer School is intended as a credit retrieval program and a student may take one or two classes. A reminder for students
considering summer school, please check “parent/student connect” to monitor your grades. If you aren’t sure what grade(s)
you have currently, talk to your teachers as they will have the up-to-date grade for their course. Report cards come out at the
end of the school year and are mailed home in early June.
If you know that your student will need to retake classes, it would be a good idea to start planning for summer school now.
Cost is $125.00 per session (per credit) for early registration (before May 15th, 2015. After May 15th, Cost is $165.00 per session (per credit).
-Summer school dates at Tesla: Session 1 – June 2—June 11 MTWRF from 7:30am – 12:30 pm.
Session 2 – June 15—June 24 MTWRF from 7:30am – 12:30 pm.
-Summer school dates at Digital HS: June 1 - June 23rd
Session 1 – 7:30 to 11:00 am Session 2 – 11:30 to 3:00 pm
**Your child must have a recommendation from their Counselor in order to enroll in summer school. Summer school
applications are available in the Counseling Center. You or your child may come by during school to pick up the application,
get their counselor recommendation and directions for the summer school program.
THE COLORADO ACT:
The Colorado ACT will be administered to all third year high school students (Juniors) on Tuesday, April 28th. This test is part of
the Colorado State Assessment Program and all juniors and other third year students in the state will test on that Tuesday
morning. All colleges and universities will accept the results of this college entrance exam, with the exception of the military
academies. Prior to the test, parents of all 3rd year students (juniors) will receive a phone call containing more detailed information about ACT.
On Tuesday, April 28th, juniors and other 3rd year students will report to school at the regular time of 7:25 am. The normal
bus routes will run beginning that day at 11:50 am.
There are NO AFTERNOON CLASSES that day. All 9th, 10th and 12th grade students DO NOT REPORT to school on Wednesday, April 28th.
Important COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM Information for next year:

Any senior who wishes to take the ACT or the SAT again, should take it by September or October. Log on to actstudent.org
to register.

The PSAT will be given in October 2015. It provides the opportunity for juniors to be entered into the National Merit
Scholarship competition. This is an SAT prep test for students in grades 9-11.

Juniors should take the SAT (if need be) sometime during the early part of 2nd semester.

If your son/daughter is currently on a 504 Plan or has an I.E.P., he/she may qualify for possible accommodations for the
SAT, ACT, or the PSAT. There is a lengthy application process that should be taken care of at least 2 months prior to the actual
test date. The deadlines set forth are stringent. See your son’s/daughter’s counselor early next school year to be on the appro-
GRADUATES:
MAKE SURE YOUR LEGAL NAME IS CORRECT IN THE PALMER
COMPUTER SYSTEM.
Graduation Reminder
Palmer High School Graduates
Class of 2015
May 20, 2015, 9:00 a.m. World Arena
Look for more details in the Senior Section of this newsletter. See the Palmer website regarding the rules and requirements for the graduation ceremony. Make sure you order your cap and gown from Herff Jones 573-1234. YOU MUST HAVE A CAP AND GOWN TO PARTICIPATE.
Seniors
Academic Awards Assembly
is on May 19th, 2015 at
7:00 P.M.
We would like to recognize each senior for all scholarships/awards they
have received, including those from
colleges or universities they do not
plan to attend.
Please bring those to Ms. Ortiz ASAP to assure your name gets added on the program.
The deadline is April 30th, 2015
April Report on Future Planning
Name (Please Print) --______________________________________
What College will you be attending? _______________________
Colleges accepted to:
(Circle the one you plan to attend)
Scholarships you received from
this school.
Total dollar
amount per
year
Renewable?
(Is this $ a one-time scholarship or renewable for 4 years?)
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IMPORTANT POINT TO REMEMBER:
Senior Academic Awards Assembly is May 19th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. (the night before graduation). If you would like to be honored for any
academic achievements, scholarships, awards, special recognition etc. you have received this year you will need to get a copy of the supporting documents to me as soon as possible so we can get your name and information in the evening’s program in time to be announced
at this important event as well as on the program insert that goes into your graduation program. You can email information at [email protected]
Please return this form (with all supporting documents) to Ms. Ortiz
by April 30th, 2015.
Renewable?
Scholarships or Awards that you have received.
Total dollar amount per year
(Is this $ a one-time
scholarship or renewable for 4 years?)
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Happy Summer Break! Counselor’s Corner
By Carolyn Moyer, IB Counselor
With the publication of this newsletter, I know that the school year is coming to a close. Summer Break will begin soon. Enjoy the
break to rest and recover. Take time to read and consider doing the activities below to keep your brain sharp!
Freshmen:
Look at a summer learning experience. A one-month or two-week summer program can offer you the opportunity to pursue a subject that
you might not have had time for in school. A collection of summer opportunities is kept in the counseling office or has been emailed to you
as I’ve received them. Summer employment or a volunteer summer experience can substitute for a summer program and is extremely valuable.
Read books, articles, etc. to keep improving yourself academically. This is by far the best preparation for the verbal section of the SAT and
the reading/written language sections of the ACT test. An academic student should have a free reading book going at all times. Do not put
this personal goal off- waiting until 11th or 12th grade- it will be too late by then.
Start a personal resume to keep track of activities and awards with the intention of adding to this each year. A sample resume format can be
obtained from your counselor.
Sophomores:
Continue reading this summer: increase your vocabulary and reading comprehension before your junior tests.
If you are ready, try to fit in a few college visits over the summer. Sit in an informational session, eat a meal on campus, talk to current college students, and take a tour of the campus. This does not have to be an expensive visit, but can be done around the state at UCCS, CUBoulder, Colorado College, Colorado School of Mines, University of Denver, Colorado State University (Ft. Collins or Pueblo) etc. Call the
Admissions Office to arrange a visit.
Juniors:
Either attend a good summer academic program, if possible, or continue to work. Both will look good to selective colleges. Visit colleges in
June and July as was described earlier. Include college interviews in your to-do list. Use the blue “Which College is Right for You?” booklet
you received during your junior visit to document what you’ve learned at your college visits. Also fill out a college visitation sheet in the
Admission office so that you will get on their mailing list and receive an application in the fall. Take the time to shadow someone in a profession you are considering for a career.
Narrow down your college list and request applications during the summer. Check online applications and the meta-applications like Common Application (www.commonapp.org) or APPLY (www.apply.com).
Start working on your college essays early so that you don’t have to dash them off in a hurry. Write several essays and several drafts to produce your best work. Palmer will host Molly Wingate, published author, expert on writing college essays and Palmer mom for a lunch &
learn in September to help you with your college essays. Work on your extended essay.
Update your personal academic resume with current year’s activities and awards. It should give a brief picture of who you are.
Complete the majority of your CAS hours by the end of the summer, and don’t forget those correspondence courses: Health & Economics
which are graduation requirements for District 11 but often difficult to fit into your busy schedule. You’ll want to have these complete before the end of the 1st semester of your senior year. The information below gives you instructions on how to order the correspondence materials for “Health & Economics”.
American School Independent Study Courses
Enroll online at www.americanschool.org or call 1-866-260-7221
Go to “How to Enroll” and “Independent Study Program”
Enroll in these courses if they are needed for graduation:
Health (under Science) – 2nd Semester only (units 5 – 9) Cost $145.00
Enrollment fee (new students only) $30.00
Total cost for Health = $175.00
Consumer Economics – 1st semester only (units 1 – 3) Cost $115.00
Enrollment fee $30.00
Total cost for Economics = $145.00
Civics (Government) – 1st Semester only (units 1 – 4)
Enrollment fee $30.00
Total cost for Civics = $140.00
Cost $110.00
**Remember to check the box that says:
-Provide study material and graded examinations directly to student.
-The school official (Carolyn Moyer) waives the end-of-course examination requirement.
-The student’s purpose for taking the class is for a “graduation requirement”.
**These courses are pass/fail and do not impact GPA (Grade Point Average).
SPECIAL DATES FOR SENIORS
April 9 – 11
Thurs., Fri., Sat.
Spring Musical
April 17 Friday
Assessment Day – No Students
April 20, 21, 23
M/T/Th Prom Assembly - 11th/12th grades – SPECIAL schedule - 7th period Auditorium
April 22 Wednesday
Senior Class Meeting – Auditorium – 7:40 – 8:25 (PLC time)
(Seniors report to Auditorium at 7:40 a.m.)
April 22 Wednesday
Earth Day Volunteer Activities 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(90 Juniors and Seniors only))
April 28 Tuesday ACT Test for 11th graders in the morning – NO AFTERNOON CLASSES
May 1
Friday
Unity Fest during lunch in the Courtyard
May 4
Monday
Pick-up honor cords from the Registrar’s Office. Bring $12.00
(No checks, please.)
May 5
Tuesday Orchestra Concert
May 6
Wednesday
Pick-up cap and gown in the Community Room (Commons) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Obligations must be paid!
Seniors must show proof of completion for online Senior Survey. Go to:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Palmer14-15
May 7
Thursday
Choir Concert
May 8
Friday
Prom Assembly - 11th/12th grades – SPECIAL schedule - 7th period Auditorium
May 8
Friday
Senior Farewell Assembly - ALL grades – SPECIAL schedule – 2:15 Erps
May 9
Saturday Prom at The Pinery (Black Forest) - 8:00 PM-12:00 Midnight
May 11
Monday Senior Finals 1-3-5-7 / Regular Schedule – seniors attend all 7 periods
May 11
Monday
May 12
Tuesday Last Academic Day for Seniors
Senior Finals 2-4-6 / Regular Schedule – seniors attend all 7 periods
May 12
Tuesday SENIORS Locker Clean-out end of 7th Period
May 12
Tuesday Band Concert
May 13
Wednesday
Brown and White Ceremony - 7:00 PM Eagle Wing
(Student Council Cabinet only)
May 14
Thursday
Special schedule for all students
Athletics Awards Dinner 6:00 PM Eagle Wing – Awards 7:00 PM Auditorium
Senior Recognition Brunch – Eagle Wing – 9:30 AM
(appropriate attire required)
Yearbook pick up* – Seniors - Small Gym – 10:45 – 11:30 AM
* Current Palmer Student ID and yearbook receipt required!
Bell Ceremony - Courtyard – 1:45 PM
May 16
Saturday Beautification Day
May 19
Tuesday IB Senior Celebration 4:00 – 6:00 PM – First Presbyterian Church
May 19
Tuesday Senior Academic Awards 7:00 PM - Auditorium
May 20
Wednesday
Graduation - 7:00 AM Rehearsal / 9:00 AM Ceremony
World Arena (No classes for students)
SPECIAL SCHEDULE FOR Thursday, MAY 14, 2015
MAY 14 - Thursday
Schedule for Seniors:
9:30 – 10:45
Senior Recognition Brunch
Eagle Wing
(Sponsored by Alumni)
This is a dress-up occasion!
10:45 – 11:30
1:45
Yearbook Distribution and Signing (Seniors only)
Bell Ceremony
1:45 – 3:01
3:10
Small Gym/Athletic Field
Yearbook Signing with the rest of the school
Commons/Courtyard
Buses depart
Schedule for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors:
7:40 - 8:22
8:27 - 9:09
Period 1
Period 2
9:14 - 9:56
Period 3
10:01 - 10:43
Period 4
10:48 - 11:30
Period 5
11:30 - 12:16
LUNCH
12:16 - 12:58
Period 6
1:03 - 1:45
Period 7
1:45 - 2:30
Yearbook distribution in the Small Gym
Current Palmer Student ID and yearbook receipt required!
1:45 - 3:01
Yearbook signing in Commons or Courtyard
SENIORS
Instructions for Year-End Activities
ACADEMIC AND SPECIAL AWARDS RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY
MAY 19, 2015 - 7:00 PM - AUDITORIUM
The Academic Awards Ceremony will be held May 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Palmer Auditorium. We would like to recognize each
senior for ALL scholarships/awards they have been offered, including those from colleges or universities they do not plan to
attend. Please bring a copy of the letter for each scholarship and award you wish announced to the Counseling Center secretary,
Ms. Ortiz, so she can assemble the list for this special evening. This list is also part of the graduation program. Please keep in
mind we are asking for scholarships and awards earned only during the student’s senior year. Get those letters to us as soon as
you receive them! The deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2015. You may also e-mail awards and amounts to Ms. Ortiz at [email protected]. Please wear commencement gowns but NO CAPS to the assembly!!
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL AND CEREMONY
Wednesday, MAY 20, 2015 - 7:00 AM for rehearsal and 9:00 AM for graduation ceremony at the World Arena
Rehearsal is required for any student who expects to participate in commencement.
*** Please allow enough travel time to arrive at the World Arena and be seated by 700 AM. ***
Caps and gowns are required at the rehearsal.
Diplomas and final grades for second semester will be distributed immediately after the commencement ceremony on the concourse level between gates B and C. Diplomas will not be mailed home.
Parking and seating for disabled individuals is on a first-come first-served basis, so please arrive early.
Families will be admitted to the World Arena at 8:00 AM, one hour prior to the ceremony.
Special seating for hearing impaired guests may be found at the front of section 108.
Do not bring coats (weather permitting), purses or other items into the arena with you.
Do not bring beach balls or other items which may disrupt the ceremony or detract from the decorum of the event.
The arena prohibits the tossing of caps inside the facility.
Please dress appropriately for the occasion. Students wearing short pants, sandals, tennis shoes or sunglasses will not be allowed to walk across the stage.
Family members will not be allowed on the arena floor for safety reasons. After the ceremony, seniors will be recessed out and
around to the front of the arena, concourse level C, to meet with family members.
OBLIGATIONS
Please take care of all obligations, including the following, BEFORE Commencement:
Unfinished Work
Borrowed or Lost Property
Fees or Fines
Return all Library Books and Textbooks
Your diploma will be withheld until your obligations have been cleared. Once cleared, diplomas may be picked up in
the Registrar’s Office.
FAILURE AND SUMMER SCHOOL
Each year, a number of seniors fail one or more classes in their last semester, and then become ineligible for a diploma until the credit is obtained. If the
credit(s) can be obtained (a maximum of 2 credits) during summer school, the senior may participate in Commencement if a receipt showing summer
school registration is brought to the Counseling Center no later than noon Friday, May 15. However, the student WILL NOT receive a diploma until after
completion of the required work. Diplomas may then be picked up in the Registrar’s Office. If the failed work cannot be made up in summer school, the
senior will not be able to participate in Commencement.
REMEMBER:
This is a special time of the year for the seniors. Think Fun — but THINK FIRST!!
It would be unfortunate for a senior to be denied the privilege of participating in graduation exercises. This could occur if a
student is involved in the use of alcohol or other drugs, or in behavior which disrupts the educational process, endangers
the safety and health of others, and/or damages school property.
EXCLUSION FROM PARTICIPATION IN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONIES
(District policy)
Any senior otherwise qualified for graduation who, during the last month of the final semester of school for
seniors, including that period of time between the last day of classes for seniors and the graduation ceremony for his/her
school, and who damages, destroys, or vandalizes district property, injures fellow students, faculty members or administrators, or commits a Level III or IV disciplinary infraction, shall be excluded from participating in graduation ceremonies and
exercises. In addition to exclusion from participation in graduation ceremonies and exercises and possible suspension or expulsion, students and their parents shall be held liable for damage, destruction or bodily injury caused by the student, as set
forth in state law. Any student who is excluded from graduation ceremonies and exercises but has met all requirements for
graduation shall receive his/her diploma by mail.
(Revised Sep. ‘98)
Senior students engaging in disruptive activities during or after
Commencement will be subject to legal proceedings.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EACH OF YOU UPON GRADUATION
AND
BEST WISHES FOR YOUR FUTURE!!
The CSHS/Palmer Alumni Association
Cordially Invites All Students In The Graduating Class
of 2015 To a Complimentary Brunch
To Be Held In Your Honor
Thursday, May 14 2015
9:30 - 10:45 AM
To Be Held in the Eagle Wing
This is a Dress Up Occasion For Students!
LAST ACADEMIC DAY FOR SENIORS – Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Seniors are expected to be in classes through Tuesday, May 12. All work should be completed by that date. Teachers may
require seniors to take additional work (and tests) if, in their judgment, it is necessary for completion of course credit.
We advise you to check your class standing with each teacher now.
SENIOR HONOR CORDS
NHS: The traditional honor cords (royal blue in color) will be available to seniors who are members of National Honor Society. NHS cords for members are $8.00 payable to the Business Office, or donate a new or lightly used backpack to Mr.
Chamberlin’s office.
Top 10 %: If you are in the top 10%, a note will be delivered to you in class the week before Monday, May 4. Beginning May
4, you must bring $12.00 to the Registrar’s Office in the Counseling Center to purchase your cord (which is gold in color).
No checks, please.
IB SASHES
IB sashes will be distributed at the IB Senior Celebration May 19 to seniors who have completed the IB Diploma Program. There is no
charge for the sashes. If you do not attend the celebration, please see Mr. Kern to get your sash.
Sashes should be worn at Graduation and at the Academic Awards Ceremony.
CAPS AND GOWNS
Caps and gowns will be available for pick-up Wednesday, May 6.
You will have your cap and gown two weeks prior to graduation, so please arrange for pictures to be taken BEFORE Commencement.
Caps and gowns are worn for rehearsal and Commencement ONLY. For the awards ceremony, gowns should be worn WITHOUT the caps.
Wear the gown well up on the shoulders. Wear the cap level with the tassel over the right eye (switches to left after receiving
your diploma). To maintain the dignity of the attire, please wear long pants or a dress, and please do not wear flowers,
sunglasses, or chew gum, etc.
NOTE: You need to return your gown in order to pick up your diploma.
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
Colleges require final semester grades. It is the student’s responsibility to request the final transcript from the Registrar’s
Office. There is a $4.00 charge for each transcript.
PICTURES
For safety reasons, parents and guests will NOT be allowed on the arena floor prior to, during or after the ceremony. Pictures may be taken outside the arena or inside from the seating areas.
Grad Images will photograph each graduate at the Commencement ceremony at no charge or obligation to the students or
school. Ordering information will be distributed at the Senior Class Meeting, or you may contact Grad Images directly: 1800-261-2576; www.gradimages.com
A graduation video or DVD may be ordered from District 11. See attached order form.
District 11 and the World Arena expect all guests in attendance at graduation ceremonies to act appropriately and honor
all graduating seniors’ right to experience an uninterrupted celebration of this special time.
District 11 Graduation Day Policies
No one will be allowed on the arena floor unless they are seniors who are graduating, district personnel participating
in the ceremonies, or contracted photographers.
The only picture taking allowed on the arena floor will be performed by District 11’s Media Production staff and professional photographers contracted to do so by the schools.
Seating in the World Arena for all of District 11’s graduation ceremonies will be on a first come, first serve basis. Saving
more than two seats will not be allowed by security.
Seniors who are not properly dressed will not be allowed to participate in the ceremonies.
All cell phones must be turned off on the World Arena floor during the graduation ceremonies. Members of the audience are also encouraged to turn their cell phones off or to vibrate mode to prevent distractions from occurring
during the ceremonies.
World Arena Rules / Policies
No:
Tossing of graduation hats inside
Helium balloons
Beach Balls
Horns, cow bells, sirens, or other loud devices
Silly string
Confetti
Water guns
Firecrackers
Chewing gum, food or drink on the arena floor
No outside food or drink will be allowed into the World Arena
Security has the authority to confiscate items they determine to be inappropriate.
Students who do
bring such items to graduation place themselves in jeopardy of not being permitted to participate in the ceremony.
GRADUATION VIDEOS
Dear Parents, Students and Staff,
Employees of District Eleven Learning Resources Center will videotape the Palmer Graduation ceremony this year. The cost will be $15.00
for the DVD. Your
pre-paid order must be received no later than May 15, 2015. Please drop off your order form and cash or Money Order (NO CHECKS) to
the Business Office.
The finished video will be available for pick up June 1, 2015. If you need any further information, please call 328-5011 or 328-5000.
ORDER FORM
2015 PALMER GRADUATION VIDEO/DVD
STUDENT’S NAME_____________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________
ZIP CODE
PHONE NUMBER__________________________
# OF DVD COPIES________________ @ $15.00 EA. ___________________
DVD TOTAL
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT IN
CASH OR MONEY ORDER TO THE PALMER BUSINESS OFFICE
NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 2015.
Palmer High School has teamed up with GLSCRIP. Palmer can purchase gift cards
at a discounted price. Parents, student, teachers, anyone can buy the gift cards
at face value. The discount that Palmer saved when purchasing the cards then is
passed on to the club, organization, or team the buyer wants to donate to. The
scrip order form that Robert made has a few of the companies that people can
buy from. Robert will order at least once a month on the first of the month. You
can use your credit/debit card to purchase the cards from Palmer.
Example: Robert buys $500 a month for Wal-Mart. He gives the cards to Natalie
and she shops at Wal-Mart just like normal and pays using the card instead of
the debit card. The $12.50 that the school profited from the cards goes to athletics.
On the following page is an order form you can use to order your SCRIP cards.
We will be ordering through the summer so place your order the last week of
each month so Robert can get your cards ordered on the first of the month.
Myschoolbucks.com
Pay online for all of your
Palmer fees for the 201516 school year! Sign up
before fall check in !
Log in at Myschoolbucks.com and use your own email and
password. Select your student(s) and start paying your fees
online. This will allow you to print a quick receipt and you can
stay out of the long line at check in. Please make sure to select
PALMER fees and clubs. You don’t want to pay for a fee at another school.
Normal fees include: locker fee, science fee,
math fee, band fee, activity ticket (including yearbook), Art fee,
and parking fee. Any questions please contact PHS at
328-5044.
Order Form:
I am getting ready to make an order. I will place the order on
1st of each month. Delivery should only take 3-4 days
Payment is NOT due until you pick them up.
Cash, Credit Card or check.
Name:
_________________________________________________
organization that you want donation to go to:
Business
amount
Phone:
_______________
_______________________________
club/team
QTY
Business
amount
club/team
QTY
Amazon.com
$25.00
3.00%
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Little Caesar's Pizza
$20.00
8.00%
Andersons Market
$25.00
4.00%
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Long John Silver's
$10.00
8.00%
Applebee's
$25.00
10.00%
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Macy's
$25.00
10.00%
Arby's
$10.00
8.00%
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Marshalls
**$25.00
9.00%
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
$10.00
9.00%
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Noodles & Company
$10.00
8.00%
Bath & Body Works
$10.00
13.00%
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NOOK by Barnes & Noble
$10.00
9.00%
Best Buy
$25.00
3.00%
________
Olive Garden ®
$25.00
9.00%
Bruegger's Bagels
$10.00
7.00%
________
Omelette Shoppe
$25.00
5.00%
Burger King
$10.00
4.00%
________
On The Border
$25.00
11.00%
Burlington Coat Factory
$25.00
8.00%
________
Outback Steakhouse
$25.00
8.00%
Carl's Jr.
$10.00
5.00%
________
Panera Bread
$10.00
9.00%
Chili's Grill & Bar
$25.00
11.00%
________
Papa John's Pizza
$10.00
8.00%
Chipotle Mexican Grill
$10.00
10.00%
________
Papa Murphy's Pizza
$10.00
8.00%
Cinemark Theatres
$25.00
4.00%
________
Pizza Hut
$10.00
8.00%
Cinemark Theatres Single Admit
$9.50
15.00%
________
Qdoba Mexican Grill
$25.00
7.00%
Cinemark Tinseltown
$25.00
4.00%
________
Quiznos
$10.00
10.00%
Cinemark Tinseltown Single Admit
$9.50
15.00%
________
Red Lobster ®
$25.00
9.00%
Cold Stone Creamery
$10.00
8.00%
________
Red Robin
$25.00
9.00%
Del Taco
$10.00
4.00%
________
Ross Dress for Less
$25.00
8.00%
Denny's
$10.00
7.00%
________
Safeway
$25.00
4.00%
Dick's Sporting Goods
$25.00
8.00%
________
Sam's Club
$25.00
2.50%
Domino's Pizza
$10.00
8.00%
________
Smashburger $10
$10.00
10.00%
Dunkin' Donuts
$10.00
3.00%
________
Starbucks
$10.00
7.00%
Einstein Bros. Bagels
$10.00
10.00%
________
SUBWAY® Restaurants
$10.00
3.00%
Fazoli's
$25.00
7.00%
________
T.J. Maxx
**$25.00
9.00%
Gap
$25.00
14.00%
________
Taco Bell
$10.00
5.00%
Gordmans
$25.00
7.00%
________
Target
$25.00
2.00%
Home Depot
$25.00
4.00%
________
Texas Roadhouse
$25.00
8.00%
Honey Baked Ham
$25.00
12.00%
________
TGI Friday's
$25.00
9.00%
iTunes®
**$15.00
10.00%
________
Walgreens
$25.00
6.00%
Jack in the Box
$10.00
4.00%
________
Walmart
$25.00
2.50%
Jamba Juice
$10.00
7.00%
________
Walmart
Wendy's
jcpenney
$25.00
5.00%
________
KFC
$5.00
8.00%
________
King Soopers
5.00%
________
Kmart
$50.00
$25.00
4.00%
________
Kohl's
$25.00
4.00%
________
These companies are only a small sample.
2.50%
$100.00
$10.00
4.00%
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Please return to Robert Framel by noon on 1st
of each month.
PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK!
Yearbooks can still be purchased at the Palmer Business Office
For $65.00
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Pictures
GradImages® is the official photographer for Commencement. Your proofs will be available
after the ceremony. To view your proofs online, please visit www.gradimages.com. Pictures
may be ordered online, by phone, or by mail. If you have any questions please contact
Customer Service at 800-261-2576 or via email at [email protected].
Attendance Policies
All student absences should be excused by parent/guardian within
48 hours.
The Attendance recording lines are open 24 hours a day for your calls.
Attendance phone lines are:
Cathy Wagner / DeLynn Maberry 328-5013
The Spanish Language Attendance Line is 328-5133
If you call after 3:15 p.m. your call will not be processed until the following school day and you will receive an auto-dial call informing you of your
student’s absence that day. The attendance office receives an average of 300 calls each day and we process the calls as quickly as possible in the order received. We DO NOT make confirmation calls due to the large number of calls received daily. It is highly likely that your call will go to voicemail
in the morning as we retrieve recorded messages. Please leave a message and we will get to it.
WHEN YOU CALL THE ATTENDANCE LINE:
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SPELL YOUR STUDENT’S FIRST AND LAST NAME.
When reporting a partial day absence please state the time NOT THE PERIODS, i.e. 9:00 am to10:00 am– NOT 2ND AND 3RD PERIODS. We have various schedules for different days.
IF YOU ARE PICKING UP YOUR STUDENT EARLY :
PLEASE NOTIFY ATTENDANCE THE DAY BEFORE OR A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS PRIOR TO PICK UP TIME This is a big school. There are 4 buildings
and we cover 3 city blocks. It can take a minimum of 15 - 20 minutes to get your student from class-even for emergencies. The two hour window
gives enough time to process the message, write the pass, and send a runner to get your student. When this procedure is followed your student
should be dismissed on time.
DO NOT SEND NOTES OR EMAILS– WE ONLY ACCEPT PHONE CALLS.
We appreciate your help in insuring the accuracy of your student’s attendance by utilizing Parent Connect on a regular basis. If you feel there has
been an error please contact us immediately.
YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORTY .
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STATE OF COLORADO
John W. Hickenlooper, Governor
Larry Wolk, MD, MSPH
Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer
Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the
people of Colorado
4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S.
Laboratory Services Division
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
8100 Lowry Blvd.
Phone (303) 692-2000
Denver, Colorado 80230-6928
Located in Glendale, Colorado
(303) 692-3090
Colorado Department of
Public Health and
Environment
www.colorado.gov/cdphe
December 2014
Dear Parents of Students in Colorado Schools, K through 12th Grades (School Year 2015-16),
Colorado law requires that children going to school be immunized against vaccine-preventable disease. Colorado follows the immunization schedule approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other physician groups who recommend
that health care providers follow this schedule. It is called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices or the ACIP schedule.
For those students who have not been vaccinated according to the ACIP schedule in the past, they will need to get up-to-date on
immunizations that give the best protection against vaccine preventable disease. Changes that some parents may notice for the
2015-16 school year may include:
2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine are now required for all K through 12th grade students.
3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine must follow correct spacing between vaccines as well as correct ages.
MMR and Varicella - first doses must be given no more than 4 days before the first birthday. If vaccine is given more than 4 days
before the 1st birthday they are NOT valid and are to be repeated.
The chart on page 2 is your guide to the specific vaccines that are "required" for school attendance as well as those that are
"recommended." Please share this letter with your health care provider who is familiar with the ACIP schedule.
NEW: A new House Bill (HB14-1288) was passed in May 2014 and requires schools and childcares to calculate immunization and
exemption rates for their enrolled students. Anyone can now call the school and ask for those rates. Many parents, especially those
with children too young to be vaccinated or whose child can't be vaccinated due to a medical issue, would like to know which schools
are best protected against vaccine preventable disease.
Parents often have concerns or want more information about children's immunizations and vaccine safety. A resource developed
for parents with frequently asked questions about the safety and importance of vaccines can be located at:
www.ImmunizeForGood.com. The Colorado Immunization Section's website is located at: www.ColoradoImmunizations.com.
Please discuss your child's vaccination needs with your child's health care provider or local public health agency. (To find your
local public health department's contact information call the Family Health Line at 1-303-692-2229 or 1-800-688-7777). Please bring
your child's updated immunization records to the school each time your child receives an immunization.
Sincerely,
Colorado Immunization Branch
303-692-2700