CHEROKEE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL
25901 EAST ARAPAHOE ROAD
AURORA, COLORADO 80016
720.886.1900 / FAX
720.886.1989
www.cherokeetrail.cherrycreekschools.org
COUGAR TRACKS
Vol. 13
Issue 5
Februrary
2016
Where we’ve been in January
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
CTHS Administration
1-2
CTHS Directory
3 • CT Security Supervisor, jim riggio, was
Dates & Times
4
awarded the ccsd all star award for
Teacher of the Year
5-6
classified staff.
Student & Staff Successes7 • brad dorais & tammy johnson were
announced as ct’s teachers of the year.
Activities
8-10
Athletics
11-14
please see page 38 for more informaSeniors
15-17
tion on how to honor this two outstanding
Testing
18-19
teachers!
School News
20-26
• We met our make a wish girl, kelly, and
Technology
27-29
look forward to helping make her wish
Counseling/Post Grad 30-33
come true.
High School Years
34
Community
35-42
Calendar of Events
43
Where We’re going in February
Wish Week Kickoff Week
2.1.16 thru 2.5.16
Sadie’s Snow Ball Dance
2.6.16
Wish Week
2.8.16 thru 2.12.16
No School
President’s Day
2.15.16
• Pre-Registration for the 2016-17 school
year will begin this month. For more
information, please see page 31.
• 11th graders will take the ACT in spring
2016. for more information, please see the
Principal’s note on page 2.
• Activites will be hosting a Blood Drive on
2/18 in the Upper Lecture Center.
• Performing Arts will present The
Mousetrap from 2/25-2/27. Please see page
22 for more information on tickets and
showtimes.
No School
2.16.16
CTHS Mission Statement - Our actions will ignite the genius and nurture the goodness within us all.
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Principal’s Note
ACT/SAT Update
11th-graders to take the ACT in spring 2016
The Department of Education confirmed it has received approval to administer the ACT exam to high
school juniors this year. The agreement will not change the selection committee’s unanimous decision to
award College Board a five-year contract to administer the PSAT and SAT to Colorado’s 10th and 11th
grade students.
Directory
Kim Rauh
Principal
Rob McLelland
Assistant Principal
SAT selected for alignment to the Colorado Academic Standards and free test preparation support
Christopher Ness
Assistant Principal
Both ACT and SAT accepted at colleges and universities in Colorado and throughout the country
As Colorado makes this transition to a new college entrance exam and 10th grade exam, it’s important for
parents and students to know that the SAT is an approved, recognized assessment option in the Colorado
Commission on Higher Education’s Admissions Standards Policy and a well-established, recognized
credential presented by students from around the world to colleges and universities throughout the
country. Also, all public colleges and universities in Colorado will continue to use both the ACT and SAT
for admission and scholarship-consideration purposes.
Implementation of 2016 exams
The Department of Education has notified district assessment coordinators that the ACT will be
administered to 11th grade students on April 19. Cherry Creek School District will administer the PSAT to
10th graders on April 19th. In addition, the CDE understands the importance of longitudinal data on the
college entrance exam. Staff will be working with testing vendors and measurement experts to link ACT
and SAT data so the state and districts can continue to analyze trends in the college entrance exam results.
For more information, visit http://www.cde.state.co.us/communications/11thand10thgradeexams.
Information taking directly from the Colorado Department of
Education Website.
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CTHS IMPORTANT
PHONE NUMBERS
(720)886-XXXX
ATHLETICS1920
ACTIVITIES1940
ATTENDANCE Alpha A-Led 2263
Alpha Lee-Z 2262
BOOKKEEPING1934
COUNSELING1980
POST GRAD1981
DEANSAlpha A-Led 2202
Alpha Lee-Z 2024
MAIN OFFICE1909
SECURITY1990
TRANSPORTATION7400
SCHOOL CLOSURE HOTLINE
720-554-4701
Andy Dewett
Assistant Principal
Under the agreement, this year’s 10th-graders will take the PSAT in preparation for Colorado’s full
transition to the SAT in spring 2017.
The selection committee found the PSAT and SAT to be better aligned to the Colorado Academic
Standards, a requirement of the 2015 legislation. The committee also found the College Board provides
the most test preparation support and resources to students. College Board provides test preparation
to students in a free mobile app, through the Khan Academy and at Girls & Boys Clubs across the state.
College Board also offers free career planning services through Roadtrip Nation which offers strategies to
help students make informed career decisions.
Important
Phone Numbers
CTHS
administration
Julian Jones
Assistant to the Principal
AP & IB Coordinator
Steve Carpenter
Athletic Director
Christine Jones
Activities Director
Denise Johnson
Alpha A-Led
2015 - 16 School Hours
Joe Sarro
Alpha A-Led
Start time 7:10 a.m.
Melinda Kenny
Alpha Lee-Z
Dismissal Time 2:44 p.m.
Loren Turner
Alpha Lee-Z
Counseling
Counseling Coordinator
Jill Horan
Post-Grad Counselor
Brooke Gabrielli
A-Cas
Cat-For
Fos-Han
Hao-Kem
Laura Miller
Sameen DeBard
Jill Horan, Coordinator
Brooke Gabrielli
Ken-Men Shondra Carpenter
Meo-Ral Kedar Witte
Ram-Sti Tom Hacker
Stj-Z
Nick Jasurda
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Dates and Times
Teachers of the Year
CTHS 2015-2016 Bell Schedule
BlockTime 1A & 1B
7:10 - 8:49
2A & 2B
8:56 - 10:35
3A & 3B
10:42 - 11:19
11:19 - 12:58
OR
10:42 - 11:44
11:44 - 12:21
12:21 - 12:58
OR
10:42 - 12:21
12:21 - 12:58
4A & 4B
1:05 - 2:44
99 minute class
99 minute class
37 minute lunch
99 minute class
62 minute class
37 minute lunch
37 minute class
99 minute class
37 minute lunch
99 minute class
COLLABORATIVE DAY (Wednesdays)
BlockTime 1A & 1B
7:46 - 9:16
2A & 2B
9:23 - 10:53
3A & 3B
11:00 - 11:37
11:37 - 1:07
OR
11:00 - 11:53
11:53 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:07
OR 11:00 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:07
4A & 4B
1:14 - 2:44
90 minute class
90 minute class
37 minute lunch
90 minute class
53 minute class
37 minute lunch
37 minute class
90 minute class
37 minute lunch
90 minute class
Cougar Collaborative Time (CCT)
CTHS will be holding collaborative teacher
meetings on Wednesday mornings 7:00 a.m. —
7:40 a.m. Students are welcome to be at school
but will remain in the cafeteria, commons, gym,
or media center. Classes begin at 7:46 a.m. The
purpose of CCT is to allow teachers to focus on
the student achievement expectations of both
Cherokee Trail and the Cherry Creek School
District. We want to continue offering the best
academic environment possible.
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Brad Dorais and Tammy Johnson
Mr. Brad Dorais has been teaching math
for 23 years. He has been at Cherokee
Trail HS since 2003 and is one of the
original cadre here at CT. One nominator
is quoted as saying, "Brad exemplifies what
a great teacher is: hard working, detailed,
dedicated to his student's, and
knowledgeable in his discipline."
Another has said, "Brad cares! He
makes connections with his students, he
is always willing to go the extra effort for
kids!"
ATTENDANCE OFFICE located in the Main Office
Due to increasing enrollment, attendance
lines are not answered directly; therefore,
please leave a voicemail with your student’s
name, SPELLING the LAST NAME, your
name & phone number, and reason for
absence. If you must speak with attendance,
please leave a request for a return phone call
on the voicemail:
Absences: Last Name A - Led: 720-886-2263 Last Name Lee - Z: 720-886-2262
Early Dismissal
Last Name A - Led:
Last Name Lee - Z:
720-886-1915
720-886-1912
APPOINTMENTS/EARLY DISMISSALS—
We prefer that students bring a note from
their parent/guardian to ATTENDANCE IN
THE MAIN OFFICE BEFORE SCHOOL with
the time and reason for early dismissal as
well as a phone number where the parent/
guardian can be reached. The note MUST
BE SIGNED by the parent/guardian. Parent/
guardians may also call the appropriate
attendance number (above) the night before
or AT LEAST ONE HOUR PRIOR TO
DISMISSAL TIME to arrange for their student
to meet them out front. If possible, please ask your student to pick
up his/her early dismissal pass in the Main
Office/Attendance. Thank you!
Mrs. Tammy Johnson has been
teaching social studies for 12 years.
Five of those years have been here at
Cherokee Trail HS. She is a teacher and
advisor for Student Leadership and has
been known to be called "Mrs. CT."
Many have acknowledged the way she
connects with her students and she even
allows them to call her "Mama J."
Congratulations to both Mr. Brad Dorais
and Mrs. Tammy Johnson! They both are
more than deserving of the incredible
honor. Both of the winners will be honored
by Cherry Creek School District during
events in March and May. CT will also be
celebrating both teachers for the remainder
of the 2016-17school year.
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Teacher of the Year
Student and Staff Success
JANUARY/FEBRUARY COUGARS OF THE MONTH/TARGET TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our February Cougars of the Month: Sydney Henke, Janae Jenkins, Pam Graham, Denise Johnson and our
Target Teacher of the Month, Greg Worthington. Winners received a gift card, a certificate and their pictures are displayed
outside of the DECA store.
January 20th, 2016
We are very pleased to announce that Brad Dorais and Tammy Johnson have been chosen to
represent Cherokee Trail HS in the 2015-2016 Colorado Teacher Award program. Selected teachers
from throughout the Cherry Creek School District will be honored at occasions in March and May 2016.
The Cherokee Trail representatives will be honored at the high school throughout the remainder of the
2015-2016 school year.
We will be compiling a notebook, for each Brad and Tammy, which will contain letters from
people such as you. These letters will help the selection committee to understand why you feel that Brad
and/or Tammy are outstanding teachers. Eventually, this “book of letters” and other documents will be
presented to him/her in a Memory Book as a lasting reminder of this incredible honor.
Our student Cougars of the Month are Sydney Henke and Janae Jenkins. Sydney and Janae
were recognized for going out of their way to welcome a new student to Cherokee Trail High
School. Their nominator described the interaction: “These two girls welcomed a new foreign
exchange student on the first day of class. It was neat to see them take an interest in and connect
with someone who was intimidated by such a big school. When the girls were talking, they asked
what the hardest part was. The exchange student replied that the hardest part was having no
friends. Immediately Sydney and Janae said, ‘WE are your friends!’” Sydney and Janae are just
one of many examples of the culture of kindness at CT and we are thrilled to recognize them.
Another nominator said, “What makes the recognition so special is that Janae and Sydney did
not expect to get anything out of it. They are kind and welcoming because that is how they
would like to be treated. Their day was better because they made someone else’s day.”
Congratulations Sydney and Janae—you are role models for so many in the CT community!
If you wish to honor Brad and/or Tammy, please send a letter no later than February 10th, 2016
so your comments can be included in the book. Please mail your letter to:
Cherokee Trail High School
Attn: Stephanie Brown
25901 E Arapahoe Rd.
Aurora, CO 80016
Or email your letter to [email protected]
It is nice to use letterhead stationary or appropriate stationary if possible for your letter.
The letter should be just one page and should include specific examples of any of the following:
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Uses methods conducive to learning
Inspires critical thinking
Provides for individual differences
Applies motivational techniques in teaching
Develops personal and social traits in pupils
Shows leadership in a positive manner
Participates in school and community activities
Develops students to become worthwhile citizens
If your contact with Brad and/or Tammy is outside the classroom, please give examples of his/her
leadership ability and/or commitment to education, youth or community service.
Thank you so much for participating in the wonderful opportunity to say “Thank You” to Brad and Tammy!
Sincerely,
Christopher Ness
Assistant Principal
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Congratulations to Pam Graham, a staff Cougar of the Month. Pam takes on many tasks at
CT and does them with a level of precision and dedication that is admirable. Most recently,
Pam has facilitated sign ups for the ACT Prep Course at CT. In addition, she ensures that field
trips and facility rentals are scheduled, that the marquee is up to date and helps ensure that the
many activities in the building are able to take place. One of her nominators said, “Pam has a
hand in nearly everything that takes place at CT. She is dedicated to helping others understand
unfamiliar processes, and ensuring that school and district policies are followed. She is a
problem solver and a compassionate woman with a heart of gold. She takes an interest in seeing
all students succeed and does all that she can to ensure this.” Congratulations Pam!
Congratulations to Denise Johnson, a staff Cougar of the Month. As a dean who oversees
discipline, Mrs. Johnson works closely with her students. One nominator stated, “her no
nonsense approach ensures that students will be held accountable for their actions, while she
works with them to identify alternative ways to handle the situation in the future. She
constantly works to connect with students in a manner that is respectful and helps them grow
as individuals.” Her other nominators wrote, “our office would like to nominate Dean
Johnson. Denise has been a consistent, caring, empathetic coworker and has consistently held
high standards for all students. She is very responsive with her discipline and assistance and a
great help to teachers trying to make relationships with children.” Thanks for all that you do
Denise!
Congratulations to our Target Teacher of the Month Greg Worthington. As the coordinator
of the Art Department, Greg plays a crucial leadership role at CT. He works to unify his
department and to ensure that students are getting the best experience possible through the art
department. In addition, Mr. Worthington has taken on Wish Week as an opportunity for
students to practice real world “installation art.” Students from eight different classes have been
creating art that will be used to transform CT into a rain forest for Wish Week. The students
will have the opportunity to install the art and will have a greater connection to this year’s Wish
Kid. One nominator said, “Greg is absolutely incredible! I have asked for his help with creating
a vision and he has gone above and beyond to help make this year’s Wish Week a truly special
experience. I cannot say enough how much I appreciate Greg!” Thank you for all that you do
Mr. Worthington!
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Activities
Activities
Fifty-Two DECA students participated in the DECA Takes
Denver field trip on January 14, 2016! They toured the
Pepsi Center and were able to see and hear about the
marketing of a professional basketball and hockey
team. The students also got to see the Av’s practice and
where the Nuggets practice court is located in the Pepsi
center. Some of the students were even lucky enough to
meet some Nugget’s player and grab some photo’s!
A special thank you to LINK Crew and volunteers who hosted “Snacks and Studying.” Which focused
on preparing our freshmen for finals and it was standing room only! Thank you!
The deans and DECA would like to thank all who supported our 10th Annual Holiday Food Drive.
There was great support from DECA students and sponsors, the Deans’ offices, CT EOP’s, Student
Leadership, and students from the SAS department. Donations were received from Sam’s Club, Barnes
& Noble, and Walmart in Southlands. This year the goal was to provide food baskets for 20 families and
we are pleased to announce that we surpassed that mark! Our school effort helped us to provide 27 food
baskets to deserving families, many in our CT community. We were able to fill each basket with a turkey
and other food items, toiletries, cleaning supplies, a fleece throw blanket, and a family game. The extras
were sent to Warren Village, a transitional facility for homeless families in Denver. This effort exemplifies the caring and compassion of our community - many thanks to everyone for your help! On January 16, CT hosted the Big Band Boogie Ball. Tri-M students served a catered dinner for nearly
400 guests, who enjoyed dancing the night away to the performances of our Jazz Bands. Congratulations
to Mr. Guy, Jazz Band students and Tri-M for a very successful evening! Seventeen students have been selected to attend the 23rd Annual Diversity Conference at Cherry Creek
High School on January 30. While most people associate the word ‘diversity’ with ethnicity, the conference deals with a wide range of topics including cliques, physical and mental challenges, religion, sexual
orientation, art and music, gender, socio-economic concerns, and teenage social problems. Workshops
focusing on a variety of topics will be conducted and each attendee will be able to attend two.
The talent, contributions, and participation of CT students in numerous competitions and honors
continues to surpass all expectations and dreams. Below are a few of the upcoming events that students,
sponsors and staff are looking forward to!
All State Honors in Choir, Band, Jazz, and Orchestra have been determined. Fourteen of our students
performed at the CCSD Honor Orchestra concert at Overland High School on January 23. Nine of our
students have qualified for the CCSD District Honor Band and will be performing at Cherry Creek
High School on February 6. Three students will perform at All State Choir February 4 – 6 and three
students will be participating in the All State Orchestra Festival on February 11 – 13.
Model UN and Speech and Debate members have competed in several events and have brought home
numerous awards and trophies! Conferences, State Competitions and National Qualifying meets are
also planned in February for DECA, Speech and Debate, Tri-M Music Honor Society, FBLA, and TSA.
CT will be well represented and we wish all participants good luck!
The Activities Office is also very excited to be a part of the CT Winter Dance “Sadie Hawkins Snowball
Masquerade,” which will be held on February 6 to raise money for Wish Week. The dance along with
other Wish Week activities promise that this year’s week will be one to remember for years. Look for
additional details on page 21.
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There was also a tour at Sports Authority
Field at Mile High where the students were
able to see how business is conducted
throughout the stadium and even step onto
the field!
Lunch was at favorite hot spots on 16th
street mall and we even stopped to see a
local Denver landmark doughnut shop
before the day got started!
DECA State is fast approaching! The conference is February 20-23 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado
Springs, where over 110 students will try to qualify for our International competition in Nashville,
Tennessee this year in April. The DECA State parent meeting is February 10 from 6-7pm in the CT
cafeteria and study sessions for the students will be held from 3-5pm in the marketing classrooms on
February 2, 10, and 11.
Good luck to all DECA State competitors!
Cherokee Trail’s The Legend was one of 49 high school yearbook staffs in the nation to be
selected as a 2016 Yearbook Crown Finalist. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s
Crown Awards are the highest
recognition given by the CSPA to
a student print or digital medium
for overall excellence.
Crown Awards are only given to
the most advanced yearbooks in
the nation. Publications can
receive two types of Crowns:
silver and gold. By becoming a
Crown Finalist, CT’s 2015 “See
What You Can DO” yearbook
has already won at least a Silver
Crown. Members of the
yearbook staff, including Editorin-chief Kate Sinclair and adviser
Tina Barber, will travel to
Columbia University in New York
in March to receive either a
Silver or Gold Crown.
After learning of the award in December, Sinclair explained, “Winning a Crown is a huge
accomplishment for CT Journalism. The staff worked so hard for this, and all the hard work
definitely paid off. It feels great to have been involved in something that is nationally recognized
and I can’t wait to see what comes next year.”
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Activities
CT Competitive Speech Team - Spirit, Skill, Support
For the past two years, CT Competitive Speech has seen incredible success. Our members have earned
numerous accolades in competition. We have become increasingly more competitive, earning 3644
National Speech & Debate Association points and 66 National Degrees as a team last year, and nearly
2000 National points and 32 National Degrees this year, double the number of Degrees we received in
years past.
Not only that, but we’re expanding
our areas of expertise in competition
as well. Perennially, we have excelled
primarily in two events: Public
Forum and Congressional Debate.
While we remain strong in these
events, our members have been
receiving recognition in several other
areas,
as
shown
by
numerous
Superior and Excellence awards in
Poetry, Program Oral Interpretation,
Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Duo Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, and Dramatic Interpretation. Yet,
even more valuable than these awards are the many new skills that enrich our members as students,
speakers, and thinkers as a result of these events.
This year has also been an important milestone for CT Competitive Speech as we transition from club to
team. Being a team, we constantly strive to be more united, hard-working, and successful. Through
collaboration and diligence, the CT Competitive Speech family turns practice into FUN and success at
tournaments. Also, to allow more students
the opportunity to join our family, the
Competitive Speech Course has been
integrated into the CT Program of Study.
Students in class are developing their
competitive speaking skills and taking
them to competitions--93% of the class
has competed in tournaments with 64%
already becoming National Speech &
Debate Association members.
United as a team, CT Competitive Speech
continues to get more involved with our Cherokee Trail community-- enriching our connection with our
school through increased volunteering and participation in CT activities. We participated in Homecoming
events such as DECA Tailgate, Spirit Bus, Trick-or-Treat Trail, and we’re thrilled to be supporting CT’s
Make-A-Wish Kid in February.
Both within our school and out at tournaments, we’re honored to represent Cougar Nation. As we go into
the rest of this season of State and National competitions, we take with us our CT spirit as communicators,
competitors, and teammates.
Just in time for the cold weather!! To warm you up and wake you up!!
The DECA Corner Store is now selling Starbucks Coffee, Swiss Miss Hot
Chocolate, Celestial Seasonings Green Tea, and Café Escapes Chai Tea
Latte!
Each cup will be freshly brewed just for you in our new Keurig machine
for only $2.00! And while you’re down there grab a fresh baked cookie or a
muffin!
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Athletics
The Winter Sports season is well underway with all of our athletes working hard in practice,
conditioning, and game day competitions. There have been many highlights so far and we hope that
you have been a part of the excitement – either as a participant or a spectator!
After Week 5 of the 2015-16 season as ranked by Tim Yount and On The Mat, CT Wrestlers are #6
in the 5A Team rankings, and eight (8) team members are ranked in the top 25. Wrestlers have
competed in non-conference, conference, and out of state tournaments to date with many
outstanding highlights.
Max Gonzales (220 lb weight category) won the championship at the Shane Shatto Memorial
Tournament in Wyoming.
At the recent match against Grandview, while losing the match in a hard fought battle by just 5
points, three (3) CT wrestlers who are currently ranked #2 in their respective weights and all posted
victories against Grandview. Congratulations to Seth Bogulski, Zeke Silva, Jr., and Max Gonzales!
Cherokee Trail’s Max Gonzales, left,
and Grandview’s Gabriel
Baumgartner tie up during their 220pound match at the Centennial
League wrestling dual between their
teams on Jan. 14, 2016, at Grandview
High School. (Photo by Courtney
Oakes/Aurora Sentinel)
Cherokee Trail swimmers posted
their highest all-time finish at the
Smoky Hill Invitational with a fifthplace result, and the team qualified for the championship finals in all three relays, saw a pair of
divers finish in the top 10 and picked up a 5A state qualifier in junior Elma Spahic in the 50
freestyle.
Coach Chatham said “I’m awfully proud of our kids, in seven years of me coaching the team, we’ve
never placed that high or scored that many points at this meet.” Congratulations swim team!
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Athletics
Athletics
Other highlights included a sixth-place finish by Christie Yee on the diving board, while Elma
Spahic won the consolation heat of the 50 freestyle with a state-qualifying time of 25.59 seconds.
The Cherry Creek Co-Op Hockey team is currently undefeated with a record of 10-0 overall and 7-0 in
league play. The team is looking to defend its state title with a young team comprised of players
from six (6) Aurora high schools.
Our boys basketball team is currently ranked 7 in the state and 4 in the Centennial League with a 9-3
overall record and 3-1 in the league.
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On the girls side, CT is ranked 6th in the Centennial League with a record of 2-2 and 7-5 overall.
CTHS POM
PRE-TRYOUT CLINICS
Practice the skills and techniques needed to make a CTHS POMS Team with the CTHS POMS Coaching Staff and Senior Varsity Athletes.
Who: Incoming CTHS Freshman and Current CTHS Students interested in trying out for POMS.
When: Wednesdays, March 9-April 6, 2016
3:30-5:30 pm
Where: CTHS Dance Room
Bring: Dance shoes (if you have them), tennis shoes, wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and water
Cost: 1 day/week for 4-week session = $60.00
**Checks made payable to CTHS POMS**
Please direct any questions to head coach Mia Brown at [email protected].
Please detach and mail in the registration form and your payment by March 2, 2016 to:
CTHS POMS
25901 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Aurora, CO 80016
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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CTHS POMS Pre Tryout Clinic Registration Form
(One form per participant. Please keep top half for your information.)
Participants Name: _______________________________________________________Grade/Scho
ol:______________________________________________
Parent(s) Name
(s):____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent(s) E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________Phone: __________________________________________
________
Address: __________________________________________________________________City: ____________________________
Zip:
______________________
Even through proper progression of training will be utilized and the safety of all participants is the highest priority, there still exists a potential for
injury. Students with a history of health related concerns must supply pertinent information to the clinic staff prior to participating and should not
engage in activity that is contraindicated for their condition.
By signing this document:
1. You acknowledge the potential for injury in engaging in strenuous activities.
2.
You agree to disclose any existing health related concerns to the staff.
The undersigned will be contacted in case of emergency. In the event of a medical emergency, the undersigned appoints Cherokee Trail High
School and/or its agents to act as guardian in my stead for purposes of authorizing medical treatment or attention without liability to Cherokee
Trail High School and/or its agents, and release Cherokee Trail High School and/or its agents from any liability or suits, courses of action, claims, or
other responsibility for injuries or illness incurred while at or resulting from the program. Special instruction for medical situation, etc. should be
included.
I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE STATEMENT:
Signature: _______________________________________________________
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Date: __________________________________
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Athletics
Athletics
Seniors
CTHS POMS
2016-2017 Tryouts
April 12-15,2016
CTHS Dance Room
Tryout Packets and Athletic Packets are available in the CTHS
Athletics Office.
Questions? Contact Mia Brown at [email protected]
2016 Cherokee Trail Summer Tennis
for Boys and Girls ages 10-18
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced level teams and instruction for girls and boys.
Players are grouped into mini-teams of based on gender, age, amount of experience.
League is flexible: play as much as you can based on your family’s summer schedule
Players compete in the Colorado Junior Team Tennis (JTT) league www.ustajtt.com
Instruction and preparation for middle schoolers who are new to tennis and to high
school age players looking to move from JV level to Varsity.
For more information or to register, download the summer form/registration at:
http://cherokeetrail.cherrycreekschools.org/Athletics/SpringSports/tennisgirls/Pages/default.aspx
Questions? Contact Coach Whipple [email protected] or 303-437-5912
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Seniors
Seniors
Senior 2016 Yearbook Information
If you have any questions regarding senior portraits or baby ads,
please contact the yearbook staff.
[email protected]
(720) 886-2188
Parents/Students:
Please submit all senior portraits to [email protected] by Friday, October 23, 2015, which is
the Friday before Fall Break. Beginning in early October, please check the window outside of the Activities Office for an
updated list of the senior portraits that have been received. Students who DO NOT submit senior portraits will be pictured
using their school photo. Parents can view and approve Senior Photos/Baby Ads 4:00 to 5:30 on Wednesday, January 20,
2015 or can schedule an appointment with the yearbook staff January 21st through January 29th.
Please share the following information with your senior photographer:
Thank you for taking portraits for the Cherokee Trail High School senior class of 2016. Please note that portraits must
be submitted electronically. Please submit all senior portraits to [email protected] by Friday, October
23, 2015. Students who DO NOT submit senior portraits will be pictured using their school photo. If submitting multiple
senior portraits all at one time, please include a list of names with the submission.
Photo Size
Face Size
Background
Pose
Attire
Please NO
Portrait Specifications
2 1/4 inch by 3 1/4 inch (vertically oriented)
1 1/8 inch (from top of hair to tip of chin)
outdoor preferred
(uncluttered and free of distractions)
standing or sitting; torso up; no hands on face
Cherokee Trail dress code regulations DO apply
logos, props, hats, pets, sunglasses, soft focus
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•
•
•
•
Send pictures (e-mail preferred) to:
[email protected]
Submit ONE portrait per student.
Files MUST be .jpg format.
Files MUST be 300 dpi or larger.
Submit as RGB, NOT CMYK.
File names must be in the
following format:
Lastname_firstname.jpg
Senior Baby Ad Information
Baby Ads provide a lasting way for you to celebrate your senior as they graduate from CTHS. Beginning this year, you will have
the ability to create and submit your baby ad online. Most baby ads include the name of your senior, at least one photo, and
a message.
 All baby ads must be submitted on Friday, January 29, 2016 through the Herff Jones website in order to be
included in the 2015-2016 yearbook.
o To access the CTHS Baby Ad templates, use the following access information:
 Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com
 Enter the School Code: 7765
 You will pay for your baby ad upon completion with a debit/credit card on the website.
 Baby Ads are available in two sizes: 1/8 for $50 and ¼ for $100.
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Application to Perform at Graduation available
March 9
March 10
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
Graduation Performer Applications due in Activities
Must sign up for tryout slot by 2:55 p.m.
Cap & Gown Photos
Cap and Gown will be provided for photo
Graduation announcements
and senior accessories delivered
(Cap and Gown delivered on 5/24 after rehearsal)
Cap & Gown Photos delivered
Tryouts for Graduation Performers
You MUST tryout on this day if you would like to perform at the
Graduation Ceremony
Sign up for time slot by March 10
MANDATORY SENIOR PARENT MEETING
Senior AND parent must attend either the morning or the evening
meeting in order to participate in the graduation ceremony
LAST DAY TO ACCEPT CHECKS FROM SENIORS
Prom Guest Registration Forms Due
NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED –
DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
Cord Applications due to Activities office
Graduation Performer Call Backs
PROM
After Prom
Senior Awards Night
Last day to enter Post-Secondary Plans/Scholarships on
Naviance to be featured in Graduation Program
Senior Finals
March 18
March 23
April 6
Guidelines for Portraits
Cherokee Trail High School
Activities Office – Senior Portraits
25901 E. Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016

February 22
March 10-11
Senior Portrait Information
All Baby Ads will be submitted and created electronically. If you need help creating your baby ad, the yearbook staff
(in room 263) would be happy to assist you in designing your baby ad, uploading photos, etc. Please contact the
yearbook staff to make an appointment or plan on attending the senior yearbook parent night on January 20, 2016
from 4:00 to 5:30 to get one-on-one assistance.
CLASS OF 2016 SENIORS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
April 13
April 15
April 19
April 23
April 27
May 1
May 13 & 16
May 18
Date changed
from 5/17!
May 19
Date changed
from 5/18!
May 25
Date changed
from 5/24!
May 26
Pick up in Activities or on
website
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
2:55 pm
In wrestling room – all lunches
In lower commons – all lunches
Tryouts will be
6:45 am –7:45 am
OR 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
7:00 am OR 6:30 pm
By 2:45 pm
By 3:00 pm
8:30 am – 11:00 am
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
11:30 pm – 2:30 am
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Senior Slide Show in Auditorium
Exit Assembly in Main Gym
Senior Celebration at Red-Tailed Hawk Park
Senior Check Out
in Wrestling Room
9:00 am
9:10 am
10:30 am – 2 pm
7:00 am – 10:00 am
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal
Senior Lunch
Graduation Rehearsal
Cap and Gown Distribution
GRADUATION AT RITCHIE CENTER
Students must arrive by 2:45 pm
Doors open at 3:15 pm
Noon - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm
For more information, visit the senior page on our website at cherokeetrail.cherrycreekschools.org/counseling_post_grad/seniors
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Testing
Testing
Cherokee Trail High School
2nd Semester Final Exam Schedule
Monday, May 23, 2016 Period 4B Final
7:10-8:49
99 minutes
Break
8:49-8:59
10 minutes Period 3B Final
8:59-10:38
99 minutes
Break
10:38-10:53 15 minutes
Period 2B Final
10:53-12:32 99 minutes
Buses Depart12:40
No lunch served
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Period 1B Final
7:10-8:49
99 minutes
Break
8:49-8:59
10 minutes Period 4A Final
8:59-10:38
99 minutes
Break
10:38-10:53 15 minutes
Period 3A Final
10:53-12:32 99 minutes
Buses Depart12:40
No lunch served
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Period 2A Final
7:10-8:49
99 minutes
Break
8:49-9:04
15 minutes Period 1A Final
9:04-10:43 99 minutes
Buses Depart10:55
No lunch served
Thursday, May 26
Graduation - No School
Friday, May 27, 2016
Exam Make Up / Non-Contact Day
(By appointment only)
No school for students
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Final exams can be a stressful time but it doesn’t
have to be. Remember that everything your
student has been learning so far this semester
is great preparation for final exams. It is not too
early to start preparing! As final exams approach
in May, students should be focused on doing the
best job that they can. Final exams are 20% of
the final course grade in the class, so doing well
is very important. Once final exams are taken,
final grades will post to the permanent transcript.
Here are some tips on how to be best
prepared for final exams:
1.
Don’t procrastinate! Procrastination
causes unnecessary stress. Plan ahead.
2.
Find a place to study- a place that is
quiet, comfortable and free of distractions (no cell
phones, TV, computers, game systems).
3.
Study with a partner or form a study
group- this can be a great resource for you but
remember to stay focused.
4.
Get enough rest- don’t pull an all nighter!
Students who stay up all night or rely on coffee
to stay awake often lose concentration and focus
during the actual exam.
5.
Keep things in perspective- take final
exams seriously, but also take breaks during your
study and prep time for them. Get a snack and
get refocused.
6.
Get help from your teachers in advance.
7.
Complete all study guides- many
questions will likely show up on the exam.
On the day of the exam:
•
Arrive early
•
Be awake
•
Eat a small breakfast
•
Be prepared- have extra pens and pencils
and your calculator
•
Wear comfortable clothes
•
Try to relax
•
Review your notes
AP Exam Registration
The registration window for AP Exams:
*
Jan 1st - Mar 1st, 2016
($25 late fee after Feb 19th)
Access the Registration page at
www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/060086
Exams are $95 each. You can either pay online or
bring a check or cash to the AP/IB office (204).
Questions? Contact Mr. Jones or Ms. Atkin in the
AP/IB office 720-886-2040
2016-2017 is right around the corner...
August 2, 2016
10th Grade Check-in
7:30-11:00
12th Grade Check-in 1
2:00-3:00
August 3, 2016
9th Grade Check-in
7:30-11:00
11th Grade Check-in
12:00-3:00
August 10, 2016
Freshmen orientaiton
August 11, 2016
First day of school
September 5, 2016
No school, Holiday
September 23, 2016
No school for students,
non-contact day
October 24-28
No school, fall break
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School News
Tell Cancer to Take a Hike!
by Janaye Matthews, Communications Director
CTHS’ 5th Annual Wish Week is fast approaching! This is a great opportunity to come together as a school and community to support our wish kid,
Kelly, and help to make her wish come true!
On January 20th, we revealed Kelly to the school, getting the wish week ball rolling. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped to give Kelly a
warm Cougar welcome!
Wish Week will begin on February 6th with the Sadie Hawkins Snowball Masquerade. The following week,
February 8-12, will be the spirit week (details listed below). That being said, the fundraising opportunities
will begin on January 29, when we will begin selling wish kits and dance tickets.
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School News
Cherokee Trail High School
Presents
An Agatha Christie Thriller
Wish Kits will be sold for $10 from February 1 through February 12
Dance tickets will be sold for $15 at all lunches from January 29 through February 5
A “Wish Deal”, including a dance ticket and a Wish kit will be sold $20 at all lunches from
January 29 through February 4.
The first 1000 to buy tickets will receive a complimentary masquerade mask to wear to the
dance
Dance tickets sold the night of the event will be $20
We invite you to join us at any of the events listed below to support the cause and help make Kelly’s wish
come true! We will be selling Wish Kits at each of these events!
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Pack the Gym - Wrestling vs. Overland & Smoky HIll @ 6 pm
Friday, February 5, 2016
-
Pack the Gym - Basketball vs. Grandview
Unified @ 4:15 pm
Varsity Girls @ 5:30 pm
Varsity Boys @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Sadie Hawkins Snowball Masquerade: 7:00-10:00 pm
Monday, February 8, 2016
Spirit Day: Rock your Socks, Crocs, Flops, and Birkenstocks!
Lunch Activity: Join us for a game Costa Rica Volleyball!
After School: Dodgeball Tournament @ 7:00 pm; there is no entry cost, but we ask that you
donate to the Wish fund at the door.
Restaurant Night: Cold Stone Creamery
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Spirit Day: “Tacky Tourist” Tuesday
Lunch Activity: Stop by and play Cornhole! (Class competition)
After School: Celebration of the Arts @ 5:30 pm
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Spirit Day: Kelly’s Wish Wednesday - wear anything related to Kelly’s favorite things: The color green, hiking, horseback riding, giraffes, Dr. Who, Will
Smith
Lunch Activity: Pony Riding Races - compete against your peers in a pony race throughout the commons! (Class competition)
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Spirit Day: Country Club Day - pull out the polos and khakis or cowboy boots and hats
Lunch Activities: Ping Pong
After School: BOYS Volleyball: the good ol’ CT vs. Grandview rivalry; @ CT, 7:00 pm (entry fee is a donation)
Restaurant Night: The Rock
Friday, February 12, 2016
Spirit Day: Kelly’s Krew Friday: Wear your wish shirt to contribute to the sea of green at the pep assembly!
Pep Assembly @ 8:50 am - help us show our love and support for Kelly, one last time!
Lunch Activities: Karaoke
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Swish For A Wish @ Eaglecrest, 7:00 pm
February 25-27, 2016
7:00 p.m. Curtain
1:00 p.m. Saturday matinee
For tickets & pricing, please visit
www.Seatyourself.biz/cherokeetrailhs
Produced with special permission from Samuel French, inc.
To be a cougar is more than just to be a student at Cherokee Trail High School. It is to stand for what you believe in and to support the people you love
when they need it. This is the time to show that you, as a student, parent/guardian, family friend, etc., are proud to be a cougar. Every penny counts!
Wish Week would not be possible without the support of our community, so please come be a part of Kelly’s Krew, and help make her wish come
true!
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School News
School News
NoteS from the Clinic
Beat the February blues with health-promoting tips
Go for a lunchtime walk
It may be chilly outside, but there’s nothing like fresh air, exercise and a bit of sunlight to brighten your mood – even if said sunlight is being filtered by clouds and
snow. Walking outdoors every lunch hour is a great idea for both your physical
and mental health. Having a hard time getting motivated? Try aiming for just 10
minutes to start with, but don’t be surprised if you’re not ready to go back inside
once the time’s up.
Enjoy a nap
Most of us don’t get enough sleep so if you’re feeling sleepy on a gloomy day then
go ahead and curl up on the couch for a snooze. Just avoid napping in the evening
and make sure not to doze for too long, so you don’t have trouble falling asleep at
night.
Snack on chocolate
l value, go for dark chocolate (it’s loaded with antioxidants) and pick pieces with
added nuts for protein and omega-3s. Just make sure that you are choosing quality
over quantity.
Cherry Creek Schools Staying Healthy Video
We often forget the simple things to stay health. Please view the video for helpful
hints.
https://youtu.be/YPfww34Y234
Stay Health.
The clinic.
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School News
School News
Unifying your class
Want to know more about what your class is doing? Want to wear the gear for your class? Here
are a few ways to continue to be involved and be part of the unifying experience each day at CT!
Sign up for Remind101 text messages
Each day a tutor concentrates on a different subject:
Monday
Science (3:00-4:30 p.m.)
French (3:00-4:30 p.m.)
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Social Studies (3:00-4:30 p.m.)
Thursday
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Text
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· Sophomores:
Text
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· Juniors:
Text
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Text
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Math (3:00-4:30 p.m.)
Ask a Homework Club tutor to explain concepts from a different perspective, or
get help on a single homework question.
In the Media Center
Monday through Thursday
3:00-4:30 p.m.
* Homework Club will not meet on school-wide testing days nor final exam days.
Rev. 08/25/15
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Helpful School Apps for Students and Parents
There are many useful apps for students and parents available on both Android and Apple devices.
Download these Apps onto your smart devices to make access even easier:
Cherokee Trail
High School
It is easy to install.
You won’t need any
usernames
or passwords.
Powerschool for Students
District ID: LKLF
You will need your username
and password.
School Lunch by Nutrislice
Search
School Lunch by Nutrislice for
School lunch menus and more
information about each food,
including a photo, description,
and ingredients list.
Powerschool for Parents
Schoology
Search for
Cherokee Trail
High School.
You can then
log in with
your
username
and password.
District ID: LKLF
You will need your username
and password.
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School News
Technology
From the Bookkeeping Office:
All outstanding fines and fees have been added to Power School. Please check your
student’s Power School account to see if you have an outstanding balance. Please
send payments to the bookkeeping office. For your convenience, we do accept credit
card (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) payments over the phone. All senior fees and
fines must be paid in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Please call 720886-1934.
From the Library:
Students and staff—Are you aware that you can download books and audiobooks to your
smartphone, Kindle, Nook, iPad, tablet or computer via Overdrive using your school username
and ID#? Just download the free Overdrive app, then register, then add “Cherokee Trail High
School” to your Overdrive libraries. Need help? Stop by the library for assistance.
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Who: Anyone who has not passed a Cougar Path in Math
What: Cougar Path Help from a Math Teacher & Time to Re-take the
Cougar Path
When: Monday & Tuesday – 3pm to 4pm
Where: Room 172
You need to bring your Cougar Path (A or #1)and/or Cougar Path Review
with you to these review sessions.
National Honor
Society Schedule
•December 8 –Meeting
•January 12 –MIDYEAR HOURS DUE
•February 9 – Meeting
•March 8 – END OF YEAR HOURS DUE
•April 12 – Meeting
•April 26 – Stole & Pin Ceremony, 7:30 pm
•May 10, 2016 – Last Meeting
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Technology
Technology
January 2016
Name
Michelle Allen
What Do You Teach?
American Literature Honors 11 &
Advanced Placement Literature &
Composition
How Long Have You Been Teaching?
20 Years
How Does Educational Technology Play a
Role in Your Classroom?
I am influenced by the innovation of EdTech.
Students are able to create end products that are
technology - based. These products are easily personalized by using different technology.
Technology Help
*
* 3:00 - 4:30 PM
* Media Center - Tech Dept.
If you need help with a
* technology project, just stop in
Monday—Thursday
the back area of the media
center.
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How Do You Find Technology in the Classroom Helpful?
I think tech in the classroom allows students to go beyond the walls of the school, and
conversely, tech allows students to access the classroom anywhere. It creates a level of
mobility.
What Is Your Favorite Piece of Classroom Technology? Why?
Chromebooks - by far! Using Chromebooks allows students to access apps that authentically
improve instruction.
What Is On Your Technology Wish List For Your Classroom? Why?
I am an "Apple" person, so I would hope to upgrade my iPad so that it would communicate
with AppleTV - "oh, the streaming we could do, if we only had an apple or two".
What Do You Love Most About Teaching?
Perhaps my answer is too simplistic, but since the beginning and until the end - Kids!
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Counseling
Counseling
Important Pre-Registration Dates
Counseling Corner
Freshman - February 1st & 2nd
Sophomores - February 4th & 5th
Junior - February 11th & 12th
Cherokee Trail Counselors
Counselors will be meeting with students in their English classes on these days.
___________________________________________________________________________
In-Coming Freshman (Current 8th graders)
720-886-1980/720-886-1981
Counselor
Laura Miller
Sameen Debard
Jill Horan
Brooke Gabrielli
Shondra Carpenter
Kedar Witte
Tom Hacker
Nick Jasurda
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Counselors will be meeting with students at the middle schools on 2 different occasions.
On February 11th & 12th, Counselors will be going to the middle schools to discuss class
schedule choices and giving the students packets containing important information referring
to the 2016-17 school year.
Thursday, February 11th, 2016 AM: Thunder Ridge
PM: Liberty
Friday, February 12th, 2016
AM: Sky Vista
PM: Fox Ridge
On February 25th & 26th, Cherokee Trail Counselors will be assisting students to make
elective selections for the 2016-2017 school year. Core classes will be recommended by
current teachers.
Thursday, February 25th, 2016 AM: Fox Ridge
PM: Liberty
Friday, February 26th, 2016
AM: Thunder Ridge
PM: Sky Vista
It is VERY important that your child is at school for these dates or there is a chance that they
will not get their top priority of electives.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Counseling Dept @ 720.886.1980
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IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR 2016-2017 CLASSES!
Beginning on Monday, February 1st, through Tuesday, February 9th, counselors will be visiting English
classrooms to provide materials for course registration for the 2016-2017 school year. Students will be asked
to enter their elective course selections on PowerSchool from home between February 12th and February 19th.
An unofficial transcript and a grade level “Course Selection Worksheet” will be provided to help guide students
as they make their elective choices. Further instructions on how to complete the registration process on
PowerSchool are on the backside of the Course Selection Worksheet. Students and parents are encouraged to
read over the detailed course descriptions in the 2016-2017 Program of Study (available on the CTHS Web
site). Student schedules for the entire 2016-2017 school year will be completed based on each student’s
elective choices, so we encourage you to work with your son or daughter on making thoughtful and
meaningful elective choices. Please feel free to set up an appointment with your counselor if you have
questions about the process or about course choices.
CTE CLASSES FOR CTHS STUDENTS
The Cherry Creek School District Career and Technical Education (CTE)
department offers many different
classes/programs around the district designed to connect students to careers in growing industries and
businesses in Colorado. As you are working with your son or daughter on course registration for next year,
don't forget to consider these fun and exciting opportunities! Please visit the registration link on the CTHS
website for a list of offered courses. There is an application process for these courses, so please make sure
your son or daughter meets with his/her counselor to plan for the addition of one of these courses to
his/her schedule.
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Counseling/ Post Grad
Counseling/ Post Grad
Updates from Post-Grad
CHEROKEE TRAIL
2015-2016 COLLEGE PLANNING EVENTS
VISIT THE UPDATED COLLEGE & CAREER/POST-GRADUATE
WEBPAGE (UNDER QUICK LINKS ON THE CT WEB SITE) FOR
COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES
Colleges that Change Lives –CTCL Fair……………… .August 25, 2015…...Denver Convention Center ………..……..7:00pm
CTHS College Admission Presentation by Counselors September 10-11, 2015..…CTHS …...….Held in Senior English classes.
Paying for College ………………………………………..September 16, 2015………CTHS……..…………………..6:30-7:30pm
CCSD College Fair………………………………………..October 8, 2015……Gr andview High School…..………...6:00-7:30pm
Out of State College Fairs…………………..…...……… October 7, 2015…....Monar ch High School……………........….6:00pm
October 8, 2015…....Lakewood High School……..……..…….…6:00pm
College Fairs of Greater Denver………………………. October 10, 2015….Mountain Vista High School……..10:00-12:30pm
NACAC College Fair …………………………………….October 11, 2015…..Denver Mer chandising Mar t…..…1:00-4:00pm
Complete Post-Grad Planning Survey on
Naviance
Schedule and Attend Junior Conference
in Counseling (Parents are Encouraged
to Attend)
Please visit the updated Post-Graduate
webpage for helpful information about
scholarships and paying for college.
NACAC Performing and
Visual Arts College Fair………………………………….October 20, 2015…...Infinity Par k Event Center …….....7:00– 9:00pm
College Readiness Day………………………………… .October 21, 2015………..…CTHS.………………….…….…...7:10am
Trail to College Night for Juniors………………………. November 5, 2015…………CTHS……… ………….……..…..6:00pm
Sign-Up for Upcoming College Visits
(Listed on Naviance)
Monte Moses “Inspiring Future
Educators” Scholarship:
February 12, 2016
Attend College Fairs*
Upcoming: RMCAC College Fair
April 24 @ DU
Ian James Wallace Scholarship:
February 18, 2016
*See a list of college fairs and register
for a barcode at
www.gotocollegefairs.com
PSAT 10th/11th………………………………………… October 14, 2015…………..CTHS…………...……..……..…....7:00am
Retired Employees of CCSD (RECCS):
February 22, 2016
PIN Sherry Shepherd Sargent
Scholarship:
March 6, 2016
FAFSA Workshop for 12th Grade Students & Parents Febr uar y 3, 2016………….CTHS……………….…….....3:00-6:00pm
By reservation only
RMACAC Denver College Fair………………………… Mar ch 13, 2016…...Univer sity of Denver ……..……….1:00-3:30pm
Senior Celebration ……………………………………… May 12/13, 2016………...CTHS………….………… 7:00am -3:00pm
Stop by Post Grad to begin the checkout process, complete graduation surveys, and tell us your post grad plans!
******Register for college fairs by using the following link www.gotocollegefairs.com
*** Dates are subject to change
Testing Programs—Cherokee Trail High School is not a test center for the 2015-2016 school year. The SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject
Tests cannot be taken on the same date.
Register online at www.act.org (link available on Naviance*) - CTHS code is 060086
STATE ACT April 19, 2016– Juniors do not need to register
ACT Test Dates
Registration Deadline
Late Deadline
October 24, 2015
September 18, 2015
September 19– October 2, 2015
December 12, 2015
November 6, 2015
November 7-20, 2015
February 6, 2016
January 8, 2016
January 9-15, 2016 .
April 9, 2016
March 4, 2016
March 14-25-18, 2016
June 11, 2016
May 6, 2016
May 7-20, 2016
Register online at www.collegeboard.com (link available on Naviance*)- CTHS code is 060086
More information for all grade levels available on
Naviance and Schoology
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SAT Test Dates
October 3, 2015
November 7, 2015
December 5, 2015
January 23, 2016
March 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
June 4, 2016
Registration Deadline
September 2, 2015
October 1, 2015
November 6, 2015
December 25, 2015
January 29, 2016
April 8, 2016
May 6, 2016
Late Deadline
September 18, 2015
October 23, 2015
November 20, 2015
January 8, 2016
February 12, 2016
April 22, 2016
May 20, 2016
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High School Years
Cherokee Trail High School
September 2015
We are CT - Home of the Cougars
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concrete details. Your high schooler can make the details in their writing more realistic by building
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of her goals. a basketball game, they could go to one and jot down what
the spring,If
she’llthey're
know what goals
to
a doctor right away, and closely
folbackground
knowledge.
writing
about
shoot for now. Suggest that she write
low advice for rest and recovery.
Celebrate
progress
they sees, hears, smells,
touches. But
what if they're writing about the Statue of Liberty and it's two
down hertastes,
goals and putand
the list where
Be sure to recognize your teen’s sucLearning
with
games
she
will
see
it
regularly
(on
her
bulletin
states away? They might find photos or videos
of it
online
cess with a heartfelt
“Good
job” or “I or talk to an uncle who has been there.
Board games are fun at any age. Sugboard, in her binder).
knew you could do it!” Tell her to celegest that your teenager play games
brate her accomplishments, too. She
Find role models
with you in the evenings, with chilTalk with your teen about people she could have a French movie night with a
dren if she babysits, or with friends at
knows or admires who have met goals. classmate after finishing a French unit.
the library or coffee shops. She can
For example, maybe a cousin got a short Or when she mails her last college applibuild skills like strategic thinking
story published in a local magazine. Or cation, she can visit a nearby college for
(Othello, Mastermind), teamwork
perhaps an athlete raised a target amount a concert or play.
(Catch Phrase, Cranium), and vocabulary (Bananagrams, Boggle).
Extracurricular activities: How important for college?
Worth quoting
“Reading is to the mind what exercise
is to the body.” Joseph Addison
Just for fun
Q: Six kids and two dogs were walk-
ing under one umbrella. Why didn’t
they get wet?
A: It wasn’t
raining.
© 2015 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated
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My daughter has decent grades, but she doesn’t do any
extracurricular activities. How much does that matter for getting into college?
Well rested and well fed
School has begun again. For some teens, it
might be hard to adjust after a long break.
Consider these tips for getting your high
back intoIt’s
not
the only criterion, but colleges do favor students who show commitschooler
the routine
and ready
toment
do his best. to an interest, demonstrate leadership, or contribute to their communities.
Sleep for success. Teenagers need a
or more of those qualities on her application will give her a better
lotIncluding
of sleep—an average ofone
8–10 hours
each
night.
Encourage
your
child
to
keep a regular bedtime, which will help him
chance at admission.
wake up to an energetic start the next day.
Encourage her to check her school’s activity list or consider joingin a club
Fill up the tank. Kids who eat breakfast pay attention and absorb new information
better than
those who skip aare
morningactive
meal. Have your
teen fuel
each morn-not passionate about anything that’s offered, she
that
friends
in.
Ifupshe’s
ing with nutritious, brain-boosting breakfast choices like fruit and yogurt or oatmeal
might
start
with
fat-free milk and
berries. her own school club (say, an Asian club if she’s inspired by Asian cul-
ture). That will give her an activity and also hlep her show leadership and commitment.
Remember, her activities don’t have to be school-related. She might play in
a community sports league or volunteer somewhere that lines up with her talents
or interests, such as at a glass-blowing studio or a church youth group.
CT RECOGNIZES STUDENTS HONORED AT THE
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA DENVER CHAPTER BEAUTILLION
This year, the Jack &
Jill of America, Inc., Denver
Chapter celebrated its 32nd
year of honoring AfricanAmerican male students.
These students have
demonstrated strong
academics and outstanding
community involvement.
Since September 1955, the
Denver Chapter has been
focused to “remain
dedicated to community
service, cultural, social, and
educational enrichment of African-American children upholding the African-American
family,” according to the chapter website (Jack & Jill of America, Inc. 2011). The
organization offers support to all age groups of children to aid in the growth and success
of the youth in the community through activities that develop friendships, creativity,
independence, and ultimately providing social, cultural and educational opportunities.
At the signature event each December, the Beautillion recognizes graduating
high school senior men and their escorts who are leaders in their school, sport, and
community. This year, CT was honored to have four deserving Beau’s: Brandon
Crockett, Carlton Wynn, Travis McKoy, and Dalton Davidson (left to right in the picture
above). The Beaus participate for four months in a variety of community service
projects, attend weekly meetings and workshops. The event culminated on December
10, 2015 with a formal dinner and dance with a presentation to the community.
CTHS is also pleased to have had eight escorts selected for this wonderful event.
Jasmine Blount, Crystal Griggs, Janaye Matthews, Jazmin Moore, Jaiden Paris,
Shannon Robinson, Jaylynn Tann and Ariana Williams were chosen to escort the beaus.
All of CT joins the Jack and Jill organization in recognizing the achievements of
these young men and women at home, school and within the community. We look
forward to seeing more successes in their bright futures.
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Community
Community
CTHS Accountability
Committee
PASS - Partnership for
The Accountability Committee is a parent group at
Cherokee Trail that works in collaboration
with the administrative/leadership team at Cherokee
Trail to encourage community participation
in the education of our students. The Accountability
Committee also works to ensure the school’s
accountability for the effectiveness of its educational
programs and the use of resources by providing input
and feedback regarding school policies, planning,
annual Unified Improvement Plan (UIP),
budget decisions and staffing plans.
The Accountability Committee welcomes all members
of the Cherokee Trail High School community to
participate in meetings and to provide a voice in
shaping the CTHS community. The Committee
has recommended and helped to facilitate a number
of changes in the CTHS community including
academics, safety, communication, and school
improvement.
For the first time in Colorado’s history, Coors Field will play host
to an outdoor hockey matchup between the University of Denver
and archrival Colorado College! Watch history be made at Coors
Field on Saturday, February 20 @ 6:10 p.m. Please select your
school district from the drop down box, as a portion of each ticket
sold will benefit your school district’s foundation. Feel free to
share this Battle on Blake promotion with your family and friends
for what is sure to be an event that everyone will be talking about
this winter!
DISCOUNTED TICKETS
STARTING AT $15
Order tickets online at:
PASS is comprised of parents and educators who
participate together in professional learning to
promote the success of students. The goal is to
engage African-American and Latino parents in
meaningful and effective ways in order to strengthen
relationships between the school and parent
communities.
Mission- PASS is designed to close the opportunity
gap of our Latino/African-American students by
identifying causes that create the gap and developing
solutions through family empowerment and
community engagement.
Vision- To eliminate the predictability of student
achievement by race.
Goals-Parent outreach, student mentoring, parent
education, increased parent involvement, participation
in Data-in-a-Day.
Meetings are held in the
Main Office Conference Room
from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Meetings are held in the
Main Office Conference Room
from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
March 15, 2016
March 8, 2016
April 5, 2016
April 12, 2016
PTCO- Parent Teacher Community Organization
The CTHS PTCO offers families an opportunity to learn what is happening at school,
share ideas and make a difference in their children’s experience throughout their
four years at Cherokee Trail. Stay informed and involved!​
www.ROCKIES.com/BOB
Mission- To assist in attaining the highest level of education and welfare for the entire student body of CT
through cooperative efforts of the faculty, staff, parents and the Cherry Creek School District
community throughout the year, by supporting teachers, staff, and fund raising activities.
PTCO General Meeting will be held in the library between 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
Contact Reuben Donnelly at
[email protected] with any questions.
May 16, 2016
Promo Code: BOBCCSD
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Please plan to attend - it is informative and an
important voice for the parent community.
Academically successful
Students
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Community
Community
school of choice
The Cherry Creek School District allows its resident students to apply for enrollment in the Cherry Creek school
of their choice. In other words, you may request that your child attend a Cherry Creek school outside your
assigned attendance area. The School of Choice applications were due February 1st for the 2016-17 school year.
Parents will be notified by March 15th, 2016. The appeals deadline is April 15th, 2016 and your appeal must be
submitted in writing.
For more information, please visit the District Admissions website at: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/
Admissions/Pages/SOCandIDT.aspx.
Commemorative Bricks
The perfect gift for CT students, teachers, and staff this holiday season
The Commemorative Brick Program is a PTCOsponsored project designed to honor students and
their families who are a part of our Cherokee Trail
High School legacy. It also celebrates teachers, staff
members, classes, and organizations that have been
instrumental in forming the life and character of a CT
Family member.
Bricks are $45 each. Funds generated from the
Commemorative Brick Program are used for grants
that enhance the educational experience of CT’s
student body. You can view CT’s commemorative
bricks on the east wall outside the upper lecture room
at CT.
Commemorative Brick Orders can be placed online
at www.bricksrus.com/order/CTHS. You can also
download an order form and mail/deliver your
payment to Cherokee Trail.
This fall’s Holiday Fair was a great success. Special
thanks to the student groups that volunteered
their time and energy to assist our vendors with
unloading /loading their wares, and to help with
setup/cleanup. PTCO received rave reviews about
CT students’ personality and generosity! Thanks too,
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to Chairperson Cynthia Lekas for her leadership and
drive to host an extraordinary event. PTCO netted
over $12,000 from the project!
PTCO will be gift wrapping at the Southlands Barnes
& Noble on Sunday, December 6. We invite you to
do some of your holiday shopping that day and allow
PTCO members and CT students do the wrapping for
you!
PTCO hosted its annual Safety Summit last month.
Special thanks to School Resource Officer Ben
Holston, Cherokee Trail Security Jim Riggio, and
School Psychologist Nick Ligouri for Cherokee Trail
Security for their presentations on the physical and
mental health safety of our CT Family.
Interested in joining a great team of parents and
community members interested in advancing the
educational experience at Cherokee Trail? PTCO
has a host of ways to get involved. Interested? Call
President Stephanie Pedersen at 720.635.5213.
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The Commemorative Brick Program is a PTCO-sponsored project designed to honor
students and their families who are a part of our Cherokee Trail High School legacy. It also
celebrates teachers, staff members, classes, and organizations that have been instrumental
in forming the life and character of a CT Family member.
Bricks are $45 each. Funds generated from the Commemorative Brick Program are used
for grants that enhance the educational experience of CT’s student body. You can view CT’s
commemorative bricks on the east wall outside the upper lecture room at CT.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Yes, I would like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick(s) as follows:
A symbol is considered one space (period, comma, dash). Maximum 18 characters/line. Maximum 3 lines/brick.
All text will be centered and capitalized on the permanent bricks.
4 x 8 Brick
4 x 8 Brick
Example
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R
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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO PTCO:
PTCO Cherokee Trail High School
25901 E. Arapahoe Rd. | Aurora, CO 80016
Name: ________________________________________ Phone: (_______) _________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: __________________ Zip: __________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________ Amount Paid: ___________________
Orders requested by February 29, 2016.
Questions: call Stephanie Pedersen at 720.635.5213
You can also place your order on the online ordering website: www.bricksrus.com/order/CTHS
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Community
ALTERNATIVE LAUNCH PADS
EXPLORING CAREER PATHS
OUTSIDE THE
4-YEAR COLLEGE TRACK
PIN’s January meeting showcased alternatives to the traditional 4-year college track. The
skyrocketing cost of higher education has made college harder to afford. At the same time, shifting global
dynamics have increased demand (and wages) for skilled workers in a number of growing industries.
Presenters included:
Community College of Aurora – A two-year program focused on job training and opening paths to fouryear colleges. Many class credits are transferable to other colleges. Representative Stacy Brown
recommended the Ascent Program, which allows high school students who have completed 12 credit hours to
complete a year of college courses while enrolled in a fifth year of high school. “That gives them an additional
year of coursework they can complete for free,” she explained. See your guidance counselor for more
information about Ascent.
Colorado Culinary Academy – Offers a 12-week, hands-on,
accelerated program in the culinary arts. Chef Paul Stanley
noted, “We get five phone calls a day from restaurants looking
to hire a chef. There’s no shortage of jobs.” Students can attend
a free Student For A Day session to see what the school is like.
The school is an American-Culinary-Federation-quality
educational program.
CCSD Epic Medical Careers Class – A class offered at
Cherry Creek and Smoky Hill high schools available district-wide
to juniors and seniors interested in exploring medical careers
apart from med school. Students meet doctors, nurses,
Jay Moore, CCSD Career & Technical Education
physician assistants, EMTs and phlebotomists, and participate in
a cadaver lab at Arapahoe Community College. “Showing up at 6 a.m. is the hardest part,” said Chris Stirrup,
who teaches the class at Creek. “Our curriculum can open their eyes to great careers that pay well,” he added.
CCSD CTE Classes – Representatives from the district’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) department
spoke of the myriad options students have to explore their passions through targeted classes. CTE Coordinator
Jay Moore explained that CTE’s offering covers more than 79 career pathways. “Our focus is on connecting
students to high-demand careers,” he said. The website http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/CTE lists the CTE
courses offered at each of the high schools, including classes in advanced manufacturing, criminal justice, the
hospitality industry, aviation, commercial and advertising art, automotive, and health sciences. “Our emphasis
on career preparation includes certifications at the associate, professional and even the expert level,” said
Moore. “That gives our students credentials they can take directly into their careers.”
“The opportunities our students have are absolutely amazing,” said Kelli Buffo, also with CTE, citing examples
like the Teacher Cadet Program at Overland High School for students interested in becoming teachers. “CTE
has experienced growth in enrollment from adding new programs,” said Buffo. To increase accessibility, some
classes are held at night and on the weekends; online classes may be offered in the future.
Superintendent Dr. Harry Bull spoke of his vision for expanding CTE opportunities for students, while
underscoring the district’s commitment to preparing every student for college, should they choose that route.
“These are not minimum-wage jobs,” Dr. Bull explained. “They’re real opportunities for students to go into
careers and make a great living with a great life ahead of them.” To hear the podcast, go to PINccsd.org.
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Mark Your Calendar for Tuesday 2/2 to hear Raising Heroes, Leaders & Champions: 5 Secrets to Developing
Leadership in Kids. Visit www.PINccsd.org for more information.
By Bobbie Turner, PIN Publicity.
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Community
Calendar of Events
DATE
TIME
2/1-2/5
Wish Week Kick off Week
2/1-2/2
Pre-Registration for Freshmen
1-Feb
“ASK THE
SUPERINTENDENT”
with Dr. Harry Bull,
CCSD Superintendent
An open, candid discussion for all of your
Cherry Creek School District questions.
Parents’ Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
9 am - Light breakfast/networking; 9:30-11:30 am Meeting
at SARC 14188 E. Briarwood Ave, Centennial 80112
www.ccparentscouncil.org
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Location
School of Choice Application Deadline
2-Feb
6:00 PM
PASS Meeting
2-Feb
4:30 PM
Celebration with the Superintendent
Main Office Conference
Room
FAFSA Assistance Night (sign up for appointment in counseling)
3-Feb
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL EVENT
Event
2/4-2/5
Pre-Registration for Sophomores
2/4-2/6
All State Choir
6-Feb
6:30 PM
CCSD Honor Band
Cherry Creek High School
6-Feb
7-10 PM
Winter Dance
Cafeteria
2/8-2/12
Wish Week
2/8-2/9
Pre-Registration for Juniors
9-Feb
5:30 PM
Celebrate the Arts Visual Arts Open House
9-Feb
6:30 PM
Celebrate the Arts Concert
Main Gym
Blood Drive
Location TBA
9-Feb
2/11-2/13
12-Feb
All State Orchestra
8:50 AM
2/12-2/13
Wish Week Assembly
Girls Swimming State
15-Feb
No School - President’s Day
16-Feb
No School - Non Pupil Contact Day
16-Feb
6:00 PM
Accountability Meeting
2/18-2/19
Wrestling State
2/18-2/20
TSA State
18-Feb
6:30 PM
2/20-2/23
22-Feb
6:30 PM
24-Feb
2/25-2/27
Main Gym
7:00 PM
2/26-2/27
Main Office Conference
Room
Hyatt Regency DTC
All Star Awards Dinner (ticket required)
DECA State Competition
Broadmoor-Colorado Springs
PTCO General Meeting
Library
The Mousetrap Spring Play matinee for middle schools
Auditorium
The Mousetrap Spring Play
Auditorium
CU Honor Band
29-Feb
Spring Sports Begin
3-Mar
6:00 PM
Swish for A Wish
3-Mar
7:00 PM
Instrumental Concert
EHS
Auditorium
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