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Newsletter
OCT/NOV 2014
WWW.CORONADOCOUGARS.COM
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WWW.CSMLEAGUE.ORG
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Main Phone: 719.328.3600
 Attendance: 719.328.3613
CONFERENCES
October 29-30
Schedule on Page 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
ATTENDANCE
P/T CONFERENCES
NEWS & EVENTS
PTA/SAC
COUNSELING INFO
GT & AP, CU SUCCEED
STUDENT, CLUB NEWS
BUSINESS NEWS
PERFORMING ARTS
ACE, FACS
SPORTS
YEARBOOK
FLU SHOTS
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Dear Coronado Community,
Thank you for making Homecoming Week a special time for our students and
community. We are especially thankful to our Old Colorado City community as
they continue to support us in our Coronado Homecoming Parade. Our Student
Government worked hard to ensure that all the events ran smoothly and it
showed.
We look forward to seeing you at parent/teacher conferences October 29 th and
30th. Conferences are the time to discuss your student’s progress with their
teachers. These conversations support your student’s success and we encourage
your participation. Page 3 lists the scheduled times that are available.
All visitors to Coronado
Must Show a Picture ID
(driver’s license, state ID,
military ID), and
Sign In at the
Security Desk at the
Main Entrance
for accountability
purposes before entering
any/all exterior buildings.
We apologize for any
inconvenience, but Safety
Is Priority Number 1!
Coronado’s award-winning Choir, Band, and Orchestra will be performing this
month. Many of our sports have qualified for state competition, and students
have over 30 clubs in which to get involved. Access the school calendar on the
website coronadocougars.com for all of the upcoming activities.
Darin Smith
Coronado Principal
Veteran and Staff Member Tom Hendrix
Honored as 2014 Westside Recipient
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See the full story on page 5.
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SCHOOL
WHEN YOU CALL THE
ATTENDANCE LINE ...
PLEASE SPELL
YOUR STUDENT’S
FIRST AND LAST NAME.
719.328.3613
When reporting a partial day absence please state
the time student will be out of school - NOT THE
PERIODS, for example, 9:00 am to 10:00 am – NOT
2ND AND 3RD PERIODS. We have various
schedules for different days.
If a student will miss part of a school day, please
have your student deliver a parent’s note to the
Attendance Office before school begins or call a
few hours ahead on the day of (or day prior to)
the appointment. This way, students will be ready
to leave on time and will have a permit to leave
class and the building. Parents cannot expect
students to be ready to leave in a timely manner if
no advance warning is given.
Please make every effort to refrain from picking
up your student from 2:40 to 3:00 pm. The office is
inundated with calls and activity at this time.
Thank you.
Parent/Guardian
Responsibilities:
Notify school of current contact information
Contact the school for attendance related issues
Know the attendance policies at their school
Provide proper documentation if requested
Stress the importance of daily school attendance
Arrange appointments for after-school hours
Parking Lot
Guidelines
Our parking lot continues to flow somewhat
smoothly on most days; however there are a few
areas where we need our community’s support:
In the morning
Please plan on arriving with enough time so
your student can get to their locker and
class before the 7:40 am bell (at which
point they will be considered tardy).
If you drop your student off at the west
entrance, please pull in as far forward as
the marquee to alleviate traffic backing
up.
In the afternoon
Please continue to pull as far forward as
possible, this allows us to get as many cars
as we can into the pick-up/drop-off lane.
Please do not pick up your student in the
through lane, pull to the curb to pick them
up. Picking students up in the through
lane also backs up traffic.
If you know that your student will be late
coming out of school, please consider
pulling into a parking space so that we
don’t impede the pick-up lane with
standing cars waiting for long periods of
time.
As winter approaches, please be aware that we
tend to have more parents picking up students on
bad weather days. We ask that you plan
accordingly so that a) your student is picked up in
a timely manner, and b) you are aware of the
extra congestion and time needed on these days.
Thank you for your patience and safe driving on
our campus.
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P/T CONFERENCE
Coronado Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule
October 29 & 30
Students are STRONGLY encouraged to attend conferences with their parent/guardian.
PLEASE BE SURE to BRING A COPY OF YOUR STUDENT’S SCHEDULE!
To better accommodate parent work schedules,
Coronado will again be departing from the District #11
schedule for Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences by
having them on Wednesday evening, October 29 and
all day into the evening on Thursday October 30.
Teachers who have an unavoidable conflict either
Wednesday evening or Thursday will be making
arrangements for conferences on Friday morning,
October 31.
Conferences will be on a walk-in basis and nine
minutes in length. If more time is needed, parents/
guardians will need to schedule another appointment
with the teacher(s). Sign-up sheets will be on the door
or wall near the rooms teachers will be holding their
conferences. If a teacher is holding a conference
when you arrive, you may wait or reserve a time by
signing the posted sign-up sheet.
CONFERENCE TIMES
Wednesday, October 29
Conferences
5:30 pm—7:00 pm
Thursday, October 30
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Conferences
10:00 am—11:30 am
Lunch Break
11:30 am—Noon
Conferences
Noon—3:30 pm
Dinner Break
3:30—4:30 pm
Conferences
4:30 pm—7:00 pm
Conferences are your chance to connect with your student’s teachers.
Upcoming Events...
FALL FESTIVAL
CARE & SHARE
DRIVE SMART
A Fall Festival will be held at
Coronado on October 25 from
5:00—8:00 pm. The haunted
hallway is open
to anyone and
costs only $1 per
entry.
Care and Share is going
throughout October and
November. Care and Share
week is November 17-21.
Food donations will be
accepted at the school during this
time!
The Drive Smart Traffic Safety
Challenge will be coming to
Coronado in November. A week of
safe driving presentations will
address seat belt use, traffic laws,
and the dangers of driving while
distracted or under the influence.
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NEWS &EVENT
Holiday Bazaar October 25-26
Come join us for the 4th Annual Coronado High School Holiday Bazaar.
This event benefits Band and Orchestra programs at Coronado.
Saturday October 25th from 9-4pm
Sunday October 26th from 11-4pm
Visit from Santa Claus both days from 1-3pm
Silent Auction
Over 100 booths for your holiday shopping pleasure and a variety of food vendors
Contact Brian Kohls [email protected] or by calling 615-507-8478
SALUTING AMERICA
In 2013 District 11 partnered
with The American Legion to
bring the Saluting America
program to our schools for the
first time. Saluting America
educates and instills a strong
sense
of
patriotism
in
America’s
youth,
raises
awareness of America’s cherished values,
and honors the sacrifices made by our
nation’s active military and veterans.
Coronado embraced this opportunity last
year and has begun plans for this year's
celebration. District 11's theme for
Saluting America is "Neighbors Sharing
Our Nation's Story."
Coronado will again be honoring our own
staff who have served in the military and
also pay tribute to our local Wounded
Warriors. A special assembly is being
planned on Veterans' Day, November
11, 2014.
Homecoming Thanks!
Homecoming 2014 was a great success!
Thanks to all those who helped make
each event of the day terrific!
Student Government
Administration and Staff
Homecoming Volunteers:
Dawn Abeyta, Candy Archdale,
Cindy Aubrey, Peter Aubrey, Beth Austin,
Christine Bauers, Misti Baumberger,
Emily Boehlke, Laurel Bumpus,
Tina Coleman, Mandy Collins, Greg Collins,
Karlla Dutton, Greg Garrison, Kate Gascon,
Cheryl Gorthy, Donna Hall, Debbie Harvey,
Scotti Kassner, Linda Kay, Kathy Kimball,
Melissa Kellmann, Linda Loflin,
Angela McKibben, Christy Nixon,
Roxann Pharris, Jodene Rahaman,
Sandy Radzienda, Karen Reynolds,
Kari Shea, Tonya Shepherd,
Donna Swanson, Brenda Von Lehmden
Tia Warren, Linda Wilson, Matt Wilson,
Kris Whitcomb, Susan Yeh, and Jill York
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CORONADO
(Left to Right)
Austin Micci, Homecoming King
Tiffany Lambert, Homecoming Queen
Sophomores:
Tyler Micci
Marley Thomas
Seniors:
Maddie Quintana
Brandon Schwab
Lauren Hancock
Zeb Foster
Isaiah Duvall
Dani Bloom
Evan Kay
Juniors:
Kaira Smith
Zach Gerber
Freshmen:
Lindsey Bergen
Toby Smith
2013 Westside Recipient
Tom Hendrix has been with District 11 for more than 43 years, coming to
Coronado in 1977. This former Army veteran turned disciplinarian/study
hall supervisor has a passion for helping troubled kids get on the right path
and it has been extremely rewarding to him. Mr. Hendrix has done some
amazing work with the students. “I’ve had some of the best at Coronado
and have worked with some of the best staff,” he said, recalling his years at
Coronado.
Tom and his wife, Bev, adore Coronado and our great Cougar Nation. You
will find them working the gates at basketball, volleyball, and wrestling.
Over the years they have also traveled to many away events as well.
This gentleman has a deep admiration for his wife of 58 years. The couple
has traveled the world together and he describes her as a “wonderful
partner.” Mr. Hendrix is setting a great example for Cougars—on
Tom Hendrix
relationships and living.
When asked about his most memorable Coronado moment: “This is it. This is the highest honor I have
received while working for District 11.” All four Hendrix children were present to watch their father receive
the Westside Recipient Award at Homecoming on September 27 at half-time. The Cougar Nation and
Westside community proudly congratulate Tom and his family. Well done! Thank you, Mr. Hendrix, for
everything you have done for the Westside and also for our country.
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CORONADO
CC’s in the HOUSE
Check out the CHS banner on our
security check-in desk in the main
foyer. Parent and PTA President Angela
McKibben designed and sewed this
beautiful custom work of art. What a
great first impression for Coronado.
Who’s in the house? CC’s in the house!
AVID WREATH &
GREENS FUNDRAISER
The AVID Team will soon be selling
wreathes and other Christmas greens
as part of our annual fundraiser. Please support our
activities by purchasing a product from an AVID student,
or at Parent-Teacher conferences.
AVID PROGRAM NEWS
Our team has been busy this year. We began the year
with an orientation and trip to Elitch Gardens in
Denver. In September, many of our upper-division
students went on a field-trip to Western State Colorado
University and Adams State University.
On two
professional development days, AVID teachers shared our
tutorial process and Cornell Notes strategies with our
colleagues, and we had our first parent meeting of the
year in October. Several parents agreed to be part of the
AVID Site Team, and we are excited to collaborate with
them on AVID’s mission to prepare students for success in
college and in the global workforce. If you would like to
learn more about the program, contact Laura
Stuckey: [email protected] or 328-3736.
Rotary Teacher
Diamond Award
It's that time of year when the Rotary Club
looks to honor teachers in School District 11.
The Rotary Club Teacher Diamond Award is
highly coveted. During the month of October,
students from Coronado will nominate
teachers they feel have made a difference in
their lives.
Once all nominations are submitted, the
Rotary Club Diamond Award Committee will
read and review all submissions and select a
winner from each of the high schools and
middle schools in Colorado Springs School
District 11.
The winners will be honored in the spring by
Rotary Club members, Dr. Gledich, and their
schools. This unique award is student-driven
and based solely on student
nominations. Many thanks
to the Rotary Club for
sponsoring such a wonderful
event and honoring our
great teachers.
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PTA & SAC
PTA meets Oct. 21
All are welcome!
5:30 pm in the Aztec Room (basement of main building)
Join us for the next meeting where we will…
Plan fall events including:
Clothing Exchange
Staff Appreciation events!
Betty Field Writing & Reflections Program
Keep Reloading your Gift Card!
The King Soopers Gift Card program has been a
great success! Help us do even more for Coronado…
Get your $5 Reloadable card at Open House!
PTA earns 5% on all reloads.
Meetings:
Oct. 21  Nov. 18  Jan. 20  Feb. 17
March 17  April 21  May TBD
School Accountability
Committee (SAC)
What is SAC?
SAC is a team of parents, school administrators, staff and community
members who meet regularly to discuss issues that impact the school
and provide recommendations that ultimately improve the school
environment allowing for maximum student success. Such issues may
include school improvement plans, safety/security procedures, and
standardized test data.
Next meeting: Thursday, October 9
Monthly, 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm
in the Aztec room, basement of Building A.
Questions?
Contact Keith Austin, SAC Chairman,
[email protected] or 719.963.1221.
After Prom
Donations
After Prom continues to be
a huge success at Coronado
and PTA is proud to offer
this safe and fun event to
our students.
Coronado High School After
Prom Committee is looking
for a sponsorship or
donations to support our
annual After Prom Party.
We are requesting financial
donations or items to be
used as door prizes.
Suggested items include gift
cards, coupons for services
or merchandise.
You
may
drop
your
donations off at the Main
Office marked “After Prom.”
If you have any questions,
please contact Christine at
[email protected].
After Prom
April 17, 2015
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COUNSELING CTR.
FUTURE FRESHMEN—8th Grade Orientation
The Coronado Counselors would like to cordially invite the incoming freshmen
(current 8th graders) and their parents to the 8th Grade Orientation Evening. It will
be held at Coronado High School on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Students and
parents will learn about the variety of programs offered at Coronado and will have
an opportunity to speak with Coronado Academic Department Chairpersons to
answer any questions about specific courses. It is an evening not to be missed –
mark your calendars. Hope to see you there!
JUNIOR ACT & PREP INFORMATION
ACT for ALL Juniors
This spring, your junior will be taking an ACT test at Coronado High School. The
State of Colorado mandates that all juniors take the ACT on Tuesday, April 28,
2015. Scores from the April 28 ACT test will be posted on students’ transcripts
and will become part of their permanent record.
There are several opportunities for college bound juniors:
· Coronado will be offering an ACT prep class on March 31st, April 1st, and 2nd
after school. The class covers material from the ACT Preparation Manual. The
class runs from 3:15 to 4:30 and will review English/reading, math, and
science. The cost is $20.00; students may register with Mrs. Guthmiller in the
counseling center. The Coronado ACT prep class focuses only on review of
subject matter.
· Students may also select to take the Prep for the Future ACT Workshop at
Coronado High School on April 8 and 9. The cost is $79.00. All juniors will
receive information about this workshop in a home mailing from Prep for the
Future this spring. The focus is on test taking skills as well as reviewing for the
ACT test. Register and pay online at: www.prepforthefuture.com.
· Once again, we are offering a free ACT practice test for all juniors, likely on
March 19th. We encourage all juniors to take advantage of this free
opportunity. Students taking the practice ACT will receive their scores on a
follow-up date and hear from a Princeton Review representative who will
analyze scores and offer hints for improving scores. Last year a significant
number of students who took the practice test improved their score on the
state ACT test!
FUTURE SENIORS—LEARNING LINK OFFERS
MEDICAL FIELD EXPERIENCE
Memorial Hospital, in conjunction with D11, offers a program called Learning Link.
This program allows seniors an up-close experience in a variety of medical fields
within the hospital. Students need to apply through their Coronado counselor for
the program. There are a limited number of students selected to participate in
the program each semester. Students generally work at the hospital two times
per week during school hours to receive one elective credit towards graduation.
See your counselor right away! The deadline to apply is at the end of February.
SELECTIVE SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR ALL MALES 17 or 18
YEARS OLD – Federal law
requires that all males
register with Selective
Service within 30 days of
their
18th
birthday.
Students can submit their
registration information
on the Internet at
www.sss.gov or by filling
out a form that is
available at any post
office. Selective Service
registration is required to
be eligible for a federal
student loan, job training,
most federal jobs, and
U.S. Citizenship.
LOOKING FOR
EMPLOYMENT?
Students looking for
employment need to check
our improved job bulletin
board, located in the hallway
outside the Coronado
Counseling Center. All
employment opportunities
that we hear of are posted on
the bulletin board. Check it
often as information changes
COUNSELING CTR.
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COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY FUND
CORONADO COUNSELING STAFF
Ms. McElvogue (A – E) 328–3608
Ms. Cooper (F – L) 328–3637
Ms. Summers (M – R) 328–3642
Ms. Emerson (S – Z) 328–3607
Ms. Smith (College & Career) 328-3606
Secretary: Mrs. Guthmiller 328–3609
COMMUNITY SERVICE—
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR
ALL STUDENTS
As students apply for the National Honor
Society, college admission, and scholarships,
they find that a history of volunteering or
assisting others plays a significant role. Many
applications ask what a student has done
over the four-year period of high school. Has
the student committed to the service of
others? Has the student demonstrated
leadership within these activities? There are
many opportunities in our community to
help others. Students in high school should
consider giving time to programs such as the
Marion House Soup Kitchen, Habitat for
Humanity, Silver Key for senior adults, the
Humane Society, the summer Park and
Recreation
programs,
and
other
organizations.
POST-SECONDARY SITES
Three new websites to investigate:
www.collegeincolorado.org
www.ed.gov/thinkcollege
www.studentaid.gov
Scholarship Searches Websites
www.fastWeb.com
www.collegenet.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.schoolsoup.com
The state of Colorado is offering to all Colorado students the
College Opportunity Fund (COF). It is basically a reconfiguration
as to how the state funds higher education. The monies that
normally went to the institutions are now being given to the
schools in the name of the student. To take advantage of the
College Opportunity Fund, parents and/or students must register
at the following website: www.collegeincolorado.org. It is a very
simple registration. Once registered, the college or university will
take care of reducing the tuition for the student once the student
has been accepted to that particular school. Students only
register one time for COF.
NCAA INFORMATION
If you are planning on competing in college athletics at the
Division I or II levels, you need to register right now with the
NCAA Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse will evaluate the
student athlete’s high school transcript and ACT or SAT
scores according to NCAA standards to determine a
student’s eligibility to play in college. Clearinghouse
applications
are
available
online
at
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. See Mr. Howard, Athletic
Director, in the Business Office for more information.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Students who plan to go to college next year (fall of 2015)
need to begin the application process NOW. Many colleges
are encouraging students to apply early so they will be able
to get into the program of their choice. Students and
parents should direct any questions to their counselors.
Application forms for in-state colleges and universities are
generally available in the counseling center.
Most colleges now prefer that you apply online. Students
who want to attend an out-of-state college or university will
need to request that application be sent to them or obtain
them via the Internet. The application has several parts to
be completed: the application, an application fee (checks to
be made out to the specific college), an official transcript
($4.00 is charged for each official transcript), possibly an
essay, and possibly several letters of recommendation. As
one can see, this is a process. It takes time, so plan ahead!
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IMPORTANT
TESTING DATES
AND CLASSES
Upcoming National
ACT Test Dates:
December 13, 2014
(Register by Nov. 7)
Upcoming National
SAT Test Dates:
November 8, 2014
(Register by Oct. 9)
December 6, 2014
(Register by Nov. 6)
Registration packets are
available in the counseling
center, or register online at
www.actstudent.org
COUNSELING CTR.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
Students may be interested in our Concurrent Enrollment Options at Coronado.
This program allows students to take one or two classes at either Pikes Peak
Community College or at UCCS. Interested students should talk to Ms. Smith as
soon as possible. Registration and all paperwork submission deadlines for the
program are April 15 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester.
There are restrictions as to which classes students are allowed to take at UCCS or
PPCC.
CU Gold Program
Students may also select to take classes at Coronado High School for college
credit through CU Denver and/or UCCS. This is an excellent opportunity to get a
jump on college classes and credits. See Mrs. Schulzki in the media center for
more information.
COLLEGE VISITS TO COUNSELING CENTER
Many colleges and universities send admissions representatives to Coronado throughout
the fall and winter months to visit with interested students. Students are informed via
our new message board system on the TV’s, and the names of the schools, dates and
times are posted on the counseling center “college visit” calendar found in the hallway
just outside the counseling office. This is a great opportunity for juniors and seniors to
gain valuable information. Students must obtain a pass from the counseling center to be
excused from class to meet with the admissions representatives.
for ACT and
www.collegeboard.org
for SAT.
ACT Prep Classes
at Coronado
Oct. 14, 15, and 16!
Held after school;
COLLEGE REPS COMING TO CORONADO:
Oct 13
Oct 14
Oct 23
CU Boulder, Iowa State, OK City University
University of Oregon
University of Alabama
To meet with the above schools, see Mrs. Guthmiller in Counseling.
Total cost: $20.00
Important Dates for your Calendar
See Mrs. Guthmiller in
Counseling to pay cash or
checks made to CHS,
October 9th: ASVAB Military Test (see Ms. Mac to sign up)
and register.
October 13th: Out of State College Night
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Expo Center on North Nevada
October 14th, 15th, 16th: ACT Prep Classes (after school)
$20.00—Sign up in counseling center
October 15th: PSAT (for juniors and honors sophomores)
$20.00—Sign up in counseling center
COUNSELING CTR.
TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION FOR
COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS
College applications are due soon. Hopefully, you are
working hard on them! The counselors suggest that all
applications are completed by December 1st. The
deadline for requesting an official transcript prior to
Winter Break is December 18, 2014. Availability of
official transcripts will resume on January 7, 2015. For
those students interested in applying to a Colorado
college, check out www.collegeincolorado.org. We
have found this site to be very helpful.
FINANCIAL AID - FAFSA INFO
The FAFSA form needs to be completed as soon as
possible after January 1st so that colleges can prepare
a financial aid package for your student. It is
recommended that you complete the FAFSA form
online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please visit the website
now to apply for a personal identification number
(PIN). Both the student and the parent need a pin
number.
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY
COMING FEBRUARY 8, 2015!
This important event will be held at two locations this
year: PPCC main campus and UCCS. Professional
financial advisors will assist families in completing the
FAFSA. Come between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Don’t miss
it! Look for more information soon.
CAMPUS VISITS
Would you like to tour your prospective college
campus? Campus visit information is available on each
of the college or university websites. If you need help
in obtaining the information or website, see your
counselor. Internet access is also available in the
counseling center.
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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Scholarship notices are posted in the counseling
center and are available on the Coronado web
page at www.coronadocougars.com.
Make
certain that your student is checking for
appropriate scholarships. Many colleges have
their own “in house” scholarship application.
Students may also shop for numerous other
scholarships on a variety of web sites such as
www.fastweb.com, and www.schoolsoup.com.
Deadlines… Deadlines!
Guess what? In the world of college admission,
deadlines are for real. Ignore them and you’re
out of luck. Pay attention to the deadlines for:
College Applications – Many of the private
institutions have January 1 deadlines. As we
approach the end of the semester, be sure to
allow at least 10 working days for counselor
and teacher recommendations. Transcript
requests must be made by December 18 for
applications being mailed before Winter
Break.
Filing for Financial Aid – Schools have their
own deadlines for when the FAFSA results
must be received. Priority deadlines are just
that – those that file by a priority deadline will
have a better chance of having their financial
needs met if they qualify for financial aid. A
common deadline is March 1.
Scholarships also have strict deadlines – make
sure you know if the deadline means,
“postmarked” or “received by”.
Merit Awards – Large universities, such as
CSU, award merit scholarships to the top
students who have applied by a certain date.
READ, ASK QUESTIONS, AND BE INFORMED.
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GT INFORMATION
STUDENT CREATED ONLINE ADVANCED LEARNING PLANS
Students will be able to participate in creating their own ALP*
goal this year simply by going online and connecting to
Coronado’s GRT’s (Mrs. Schulzki’s) website. This new plan will
allow students to address their identified area of talent, test
scores, giftedness and growth, college or post-secondary
planning, as well as interests and pursuits, and can be added on
to each year.
ALP DEADLINES
Freshmen & Twice Exceptional:
Mon., October 13
Sophomores:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Juniors:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Seniors:
Any time during the school year
The schedule for accessing and turning in online ALPs is listed
below. A meeting with GT parents was held on September 10 to
discuss the secondary Gifted and Talented program in District 11,
along with an overview of the student-driven, Advanced Learning
Plan. If you missed this meeting, I will meet with identified GT
students throughout the year during their Cougar Connect period by grade levels. The first meeting, with 9 th
graders, will be held Wednesday, October 1st. At that time, I will review the ALP process. The sophomore
meeting will be held Wednesday, December 10, with juniors meeting with me during Cougar Connect on
Wednesday, March 11. Consultations will follow, if desired.
Seniors can consult with me, Mrs. Schulzki, throughout the year with their specific needs. We think this is a
great opportunity for GT students to keep a record of their high school experience and build a useful resume,
making it easier for them to access once students reach their senior year, and can call upon this record to
assist with college applications and scholarships. All information and directions can be found on Mrs.
Schulzki’s teacher page at:
Online ALP Instructions
Direct Link (student login required):
http://teachers.d11.org/teachers/schula/2014/GT352014/GT%20ALP/Forms/AllItems.aspx
Quick Start to the Online ALP:
1. Click GT Coronado High School 2014 under Classes, then click ALP Form under Library; or go
directly to ALP Form (need student login to view these selections/pages).
2. Click Add document.
3. Save, Close, Print, Page, and Instructions are under ALP Resources on the front of Mrs. Schulzki’s
webpage
4. Save your document using this format: "LastNameFirstNameStudentID" - no spaces
AP & CU GOLD/SUCCEED
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING INFORMATION
Students currently taking Advanced Placement courses, or enrolled for next semester, will have the option to sit
for the AP test(s) during the AP exam period from May 4 -15. In order to be considered for college level credit
most colleges suggest students will need to earn a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam. Each exam will be paid for by School
District 11. There may be a small administration cost for each exam – more information to follow in February,
2015. Students and parents will be registering online this year. Mrs. Schulzki will visit AP classes to preview
registration prior to the registration period and provide online registration instructions. If your child needs any
accommodations for these exams, please check with your child’s counselor as soon as possible in order to establish those accommodations with the College Board. Dates and helpful instructions can be found at the website link: professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/about/dates
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to call at 328-3631, or e-mail at: [email protected].
AP & CU Gold/Succeed
The dual enrollment registration period for Fall 2014 courses ends October 6 for UC Denver and October 17
for UCCS. As an investment in our students, all tuition will be paid by School District 11, as long as students
earn an A, B, or C in their enrolled course(s), sign the Tuition Contract, and are students in good standing. If
students fail to pass the course with a D or better, they will be placed under financial obligation in the
Coronado Business Office.
Please make sure your child has discussed these courses with you and have them return the signed parent
permission form (UC Denver only) and tuition contract to their teacher or Mrs. Schulzki (CU Gold coordinator –
Rm. 228/North end of the Library). For a list of courses by college go to Coronado High School’s webpage,
http://coronado.d11.org/Pages/default.aspx and click on CU Gold under Quick Links. This will take you to
Mrs. Schulzki’s webpage and click on CU Gold on the menu. All Fall 2014 classes and registration course
numbers are listed.
New UCD/CU Succeed students
New UCCS/CU Succeed students
For students who have applied by September 29:
This is a two-step process.
You must apply and then register for the course.
Last day to register: October 6
www.ucdenver.edu/cusucceed
Apply by: October 10
This is a two-step process.
You must apply and then register for the course.
Last day to register: October 17
www.uccs.edu/apply
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STUDENT & CLUB
RELIQUARY
Coronado’s Literary Arts Magazine
Congratulations!
Save your best writing and artwork to be published
in the Reliquary, Coronado’s Literary Arts
Magazine. Our theme this year is "Down the Rabbit
Hole." Short stories, poetry, prose, artwork; let your
creativity shine on. Deadline for submission is March
30, 2015. Watch for the submission button on the
www.coronadocougars.com web site coming soon. If
you are interested in being a part of this annual
edition and would like to help publish the magazine,
come to Room 201 after school on Wednesdays.
COUGARS CARE
Coronado has its own in house non-profit that
supports its students-in-need by partnering with
them to help pay for class fees, providing school
supplies, distributing emergency food assistance,
and numerous other forms of support.
We raise all of our own funds and supplies and grant
roughly $10,000 in assistance to our Coronado
students and community each year. Please consider
helping Cougars Care by giving a tax-deductible
donation to Coronado's business office for Cougars
Care or contact Brent Urban for additional
information - [email protected] 328-3742.
Principal Darin Smith, Moriah Yeh, Teresa Jaron,
Sheila Cooper, Counselor; Olivia Stenholm, and
Kristy Emerson, Counselor.
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Semi-finalists in the 2015 National merit
Scholarship competition.: Olivia Stenholm, Teresa
Jaron, Moriah Yeh. These students are three of
approximately 16,000 high school seniors who
have the opportunity to continue for some 7,600
National merit Scholarships to be offered spring
2015. They must meet specific requirements and
deadlines which qualify them to advance to the
final round.
FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVERS MEETS WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
The Coronado Future Problem Solvers Club/Team is
up and running. Students have met twice, and will
continue to meet informally on Wednesday mornings
in the north end of the library from 7:30- 8:30 am to
prepare for their first big future problem solving
event on the topic, Social Media.
Mostly working in teams of four, students will work
to solve four issues wrapped around a future
scenario; The Impact of Social Media, Processed
Foods, Propaganda, and Enhancing Human Potential.
With a goal to create a solid 9th grade team, as well as
several senior teams, FPS is always looking for
students who like to think creatively about current
and future issues. The next official meeting is
Monday, October 13. Please see Mrs. Schulzki, FPS
sponsor, in the north end of the library, Room 228, or
captains, Ellie Kuykendall or Sara Del Valle, if you are
interested or have any questions about joining.
Fundraiser for Future Problem Solvers: FPS students
are currently selling LockerWorks locker organizers
for $25.00 each. Please contact Mrs. Schulzki if you
are interested in purchasing this great organizational
tool for your student, or to donate to a student who
may be in need of some organizing. Contact:
[email protected] or call 328-3631.
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BUSINESS
CORONADO’S ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
TOP 10 BEST ENGINEERING &TECHNOLOGY JOBS
Technology is one of the most pervasive forces in our society today – we use it both to connect and detach, to save
time and to waste it – so we're especially dependent on those who make their living by creating, powering and supporting our electronics and information systems. Employment numbers are already high within the tech industry, but
this is expected to be one of the fastest-growing fields between 2012 and 2022. When you consider this industry's high
job prospects and well-paying occupations, it's easy to see why our No. 1 job overall hails from this part of the workforce.
Software Developer: The Labor Department considers this one of the fastest-growing jobs this decade and predicts
employment should swell at a rate of about 20 percent by 2022.
Computer Systems Analyst: The Labor Department predicts 24.5 percent employment growth for this job by 2022.
Web Developer: The Labor Department considers this one of the fastest-growing jobs this decade and predicts employment should swell at a rate of about 20 percent by 2022.
Information Security Analyst: You probably also aren’t surprised by how much this occupation will grow: 36.5 percent by the year 2022.
Database Administrator: The Labor Department predicts this field will add 17,900 new positions by 2022.
Civil Engineer: By 2022, there should be 53,700 new openings for civil engineers.
Mechanical Engineer: The profession makes our list for its low unemployment rate of 3.1 percent and comfortable
median salary of $80,580.
IT Manager: Expect 50,900 new positions by the year 2022.
Computer Programmer: The Labor Department predicts employment growth for programmers of 8.3 percent between 2012 and 2022.
Computer Systems Administrator: This profession is expected to add 42,900 new positions by 2022.
Coronado Stock Market Competition Business & Marketing Education
The Coronado Stock Market competition is introduced to
students taking any Business, Marketing, or Computer
Applications course. However, all Cougars and parents
are welcome to play (only Coronado students are eligible
for the cash prizes). Students are taught the basics
about making trades including: buying, selling, shortselling and trend watching.
The table at right shows the current top ten. To see the
complete rankings of all participants go to http://
vse.marketwatch.com and register for a free account.
Then find our game using the game name of
coronado2014-2015 and the password cougars. Also,
you can find instructions on Mr. Gryboski’s web site at
www.mrgryboski.shorturl.com . See Mr. Gryboski (Room
12) with any questions.
Cash Prizes!
First place $20, second through fourth place $10 each.
Start Date: 8/25/2014 End Date: 5/8/2015
Rank
Student
Net Worth
Return
Trades
1
Cory Gill
$19,330
93%
19
2
William Hunt
$ 16,721
67%
49
3
Logan
Cretsinger
$ 11,952
20%
7
4
Bri Gascon
$ 11,357
14%
29
5
Lance Coleman
$ 11,215
12%
19
6
Gerrit Ralston
$ 10,923
9%
2
7
Kelly Conn
$ 10,850
9%
16
8
Sarina
Hutchinson
$ 10,522
5%
27
9
David Ruder
$ 10,123
1%
35
10
Michael
Petkash
$ 10,125
1%
12
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PERFORMING ARTS
CHOIR CONCERT
BAND FUNDRAISER
Carrabba’s Night &
Band Concerts
October 14, 2014
CHS Auditorium – 7:00 pm
Tickets on sale in the business office
October 6-14 for $3/ticket
Tickets will be sold at the auditorium
ticket booth the night of the concert
for $4/ticket – get them in advance!
THEATER presents...
“Will & Whimsy”
Join
the
Coronado
Theatre
Department Thursday and Friday
November 13th and 14th at 7:00 pm
in the auditorium for Alan Haehnel's
"Will and Whimsy: 16 Dramatically
Illustrated Sonnets of Shakespeare.”
Doors open at 6:30, so be sure not to
miss out on this date night with
Shakespeare! Tickets are $5 for adults
and $3 for children under 10.
October 16, 2014
Coronado Cafeteria
Buy a dinner for $14 per person (The same meal
costs $21 at the restaurant!) and support the
Band
program.
Bands
will
provide
entertainment while you eat:
5:30 pm—Wind Ensemble
6:15 pm—Symphonic Band
7:00 pm—Jazz Band 1 and Jazz Band 2
Order a meal from any band student, or drop a
check by the business office (payable to
Coronado High School) If you have any
questions please email Mr. Combs at
[email protected].
ORCHESTRA CONCERT
October 9, 2014
CHS Auditorium—7:00 pm
FACS & ACE Info
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Containers Needed!
Please recycle by
bringing your empty
containers
and
canning jars to Mrs.
Runyan in Room 405.
TALK TO YOUR COUNSELOR TODAY!
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FALL SPORTS
Coronado athletics is now on twitter. Please follow us @coronadosports.
The athletic/business office will begin taking fees for winter sports on November 3rd.
(Basketball, Girls Swim, Wrestling, Hockey, etc.)
5-A STATE GOLF CHAMPS!!
Pink-out game on Oct. 4th
PINK T-shirts will be available for purchase.
Proceeds go to Tiffany Lambert!
Bon fire after the last football game!
Oct. 24, at Coronado from 9:00-10:30 pm
The Coronado Football team is continuing to roll
with the momentum of last years’ State
Championship campaign. The Cougars are currently 5
-1 and ranked #13 in CHSAA 4-A.
Coronado won their third straight homecoming game
last week. The Cougars thumped Mesa Ridge 37- 14.
In the past three games, Coronado has outscored our
opponents 114-26. Senior Austin Micci leads the
team in rushing (722 yds.) and touchdowns (12).
Seniors, Zeb Foster (65 tackles) and Evan Kay (53
tackles) lead a very stingy Coronado defense. Please
check MaxPreps for all of the Coronado stats.
The Coronado Baseball team has started off-season
workouts in preparation for the upcoming 2014/2015
season. Everyone planning to try out in the spring is
encouraged to attend.
For the complete schedule, please visit the new site:
coronadohighschoolbaseball.teamsnap.com. We are
very excited to offer this new communication tool to
assist with keeping everyone up to date. Parents and
players are encouraged to sign up on teamsnap by
pressing the "Contact the Team Owner" button on
the web page and submitting their email address. We
have an experienced coaching staff that is dedicated
and highly competitive. We are looking for players
willing to work hard, have positive attitudes, and will
be dedicated to Coronado baseball as we begin our
2014/2015 season. Hope to see you on the field!
Congratulations to first year head golf coach Marty
Cornell and the Coronado Boys Golf Team. Coronado
made history this week by winning the 2014 5-A
State Boys Golf Championship at the Colorado
Springs Country Club! The Cougars ran away with the
title, winning by 21 strokes. 2014 was a magical
season; Coronado won virtually every tournament
the entire season. The championship team is
comprised of State Individual Runner-up, Isaac
Petersilie (Jr) Austin Burgess (Jr) Wes Moran (Jr) and
Luke Travins (So). All four will return in 2015!
The Coronado Cougar Cross Country teams are
performing very well in the 5-A league. Adam Egger,
Franz Laguna, Michel Swanson, Chase Mott and Nic
Vai pace the boys’ squad. Olivia Babeu and Gabby
Roth lead the girls’ team. Last week’s Cougar Classic
was an incredible event; 39 teams and over 1800
runners came to Monument Valley Park for this X-C
extravaganza. Thanks to all parents and volunteers
who helped make this such a special event.
Follow us www.cougarrunning.wordpress.com
and www.milesplit.com.
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SPORTS & YEARBOOK
The Lady Cougars Softball team has begun to find
their winning ways. The Cougars are 3-8 in league
play and 6-11 overall. The Lady Cougars have been
hampered by injuries at the pitching position, but the
girls have proven to be competitive in the CSML 5-A.
Junior, Riley Afshari has a 5-3 record on the mound
and is batting .467. Brianna Beattie, Jill Dragosh and
Kelly Weil-Tekubie all carry batting averages of
over .400.
Check MaxPreps for more league, team and
individual information.
The volleyball team (10-3) finished second in the
Elizabeth Tournament, after losing to Douglas County
in the finals. Coronado started CSML 5-A play in
outstanding fashion with a 3-0 defeat over Doherty.
Some of the best teams in 5-A are in the CSML.
Coronado is ranked # 7 in Colorado 5-A. Please come
out and support our teams. You will see some of the
best volleyball in Colorado. Madison Brown, Annie
MacMillan, Kaira Smith, Allie Garcia, Alexia Morey
and Chapel Carter provide Coronado with proven
leadership and loads of talent.
Boys Tennis heads to Grand Junction for 5-A
Regional play October 2-3. Coronado finished fourth
in the 5-A CSML league with a league record of 3-3.
Coronado was 8-3 overall. James Boehlke is seeded
first in #3 singles. The #1 doubles team of Luke
Kellmann and Mark Landolfi is also seeded number
one for Regionals. Good luck guys!
Coronado boys’ soccer has endured a tough month
of September. Playing 5-A, a young team, and
numerous injuries have taken a toll on the Cougars.
Coronado is 2-2 in league and 2-8 overall. Even
though the wins have been difficult to achieve, the
team is playing very competitive soccer. Coronado
lost to Pueblo South 6-5 in a double overtime thriller
last week. Coronado has eight sophomores and
juniors on the twelve man varsity roster. Team
captains, Brandon Hellem (Sr) and Angelo Salazar
(Jr) lead the team in goals and total points. The
future looks promising for this team!
PHOTO CONTEST for the YEARBOOK
Senior Reminder - submit your senior pictures by October 16th! There is a link on
the CoronadoCougars.com website.
The yearbook is sponsoring a photo contest! Snap action photos of Coronado
students outdoors and enter them on ReplayIt.com or the ReplayIt app. We are
looking for rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, etc. Something awesome that you
do outdoors? Get it in the yearbook! All participants will be entered into the contest
for a Chipotle gift card! Good luck!
Congratulations to Jaeyoung Jin! She won the first yearbook photo contest!
Attention everyone! This is your yearbook; you are in the book! Order
your memories today! Click the link to the left to purchase your 20142015 yearbook.
images.josten.com
Login ID:
401723421
Passcode:
CHS2015
HEALTH
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SCHOOL DISTRICT #11
Coronado High School
1590 W. Fillmore Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL
1590 W. Fillmore
Coronadocougars.com
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Phone: 719-328-3600
Fax: 719-328-3617
Oct. 9
Orchestra Concert
Oct. 9
SAC Meeting
Oct. 14
Choir Concert
Oct. 16
Band Fundraiser
Oct. 21
PTA Meeting
Oct. 24
Football Bonfire
Oct. 25, 26
Holiday Bazaar
Oct. 29, 30
Conferences
Nov. 13, 14
Theater Performances
Coronado community: We want everyone to be aware that we do
have staff members who speak Spanish and are available to help
answer questions you may have regarding your student. Also, if
you have questions about any upcoming activities, events, or
resources, feel free to contact Diane Summers, counselor, at 3283642 or Brent Urban, Spanish Teacher, at 328-3742.
La Comunidad de Coronado: Queremos que todos sepan que
tengamos personas que hablan español y están a sus órdenes
para ayudarles con preguntas sobre sus estudiantes. También, si
tiene preguntas sobre actividades, eventos, o recursos, se puede
llamar a Diane Summers, consejera, al 328-3642 o a Brent Urban,
maestro de espanol, al 328-3742.