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CCoopplleeyy HHiigghh SScchhooooll SSmmookkee SSiiggnnaallss November 2009-10 http://www.copley-fairlawn.org __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Copley High School Families, The end of the first grading quarter is November 6. I encourage parents and guardians to check their students’ grades in Progress Book and contact teachers through email and/or phone. We will do all we can to help our students be successful. We have many interventions available to students to aid them in their academics. Teachers are available to students before school, after school, and at times during study halls. Students needing extra support should schedule times with their teachers for conferencing and tutoring. Study tables are available to students during study halls and after school. Many students are mandated to attend these through the athletic department. Mrs. Gracen monitors the study tables. Her specialty is math, but she will provide assistance to students in all areas. We have many teachers available for private tutoring as well. You can contact the high school or board office for details. Many of our seniors have Senior Option. This means that they have a late arrival or early dismissal to or from school. These students’ grades will be reviewed at the end of the grading period. Students that are not academically successful, or that are struggling with attendance will lose the privilege of Senior Option. They will be expected to be in school all day so they can receive extra assistance to help them be successful. Parent-teacher conferences are fast approaching. All parents are invited to schedule appointments with their child’s teachers. Conferences are held on November 12 and 19 from 3:30 pm until 7:05 pm. More details about conferences are located within this newsletter. Conferences are a great opportunity for parents to meet their children’s teachers and learn about what is happening in class. Veteran’s Day is November 11. Student Council has prepared another impressive assembly for our students to honor our local heroes. Veterans are invited to take part in a breakfast followed by a presentation by guest speakers Eric Mansfield from channel 3 news and Copley alum/retired Army General Robert Gaylord. The day’s events will conclude with the raising of the flag in front of our building. Thank you to Mr. Zimmerer and student council for all your hard work. Sexting and the inappropriate use of electronic devices have recently been a hot topic in the media and for schools. The Summit County Prosecutor’s office has offered our students and schools across Summit County an educational, real-life, eye-opening presentation on this topic. The purpose of the assembly is to educate students on the proper use of their electronic devices and to make them aware of the ramifications of their decisions in using these items. The prosecutor’s office has offered Summit County schools their expertise because of the increased incidents of these issues in schools and society. Juniors and Seniors will take part in the program on November 23 while Freshman and Sophomores will participate on December 17. Please notify the main office in writing by November 16 if you do not want your child participating in this program. The leaves are falling, the air is becoming chillier, and the days are getting shorter. Winter will be upon us before we know it. The approach of winter brings an end to our fall athletics and marching band seasons. I congratulate all of our students for their successes through the opening of the school year. I wish all of our families a happy Thanksgiving! Sincerely, Aaron Sable, Principal Copley High School Guidance Office Phone Guidance Counselors Stephanie Barnes A-G (330)664-4827 Guidance Office Fax Toni Ehrman H-O (330) 664-4951 COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL Corinne Magensky P-Z Visit us online at Patty Kramer - Secretary www.copley-fairlawn.org The school year is well under way with an excellent start. The first interim reports have been sent home and overall the Guidance staff is extremely pleased with the results. For those students who need to make some improvement and adjustments, stay positive and keep working hard to improve your grades. If you are struggling with certain classes, don’t be afraid to ask the teacher, or perhaps a peer who is doing well in the class, for assistance. Although grades aren’t everything, they are one of the main criteria that colleges consider when deciding whether to admit a student. Remember to regularly read the monthly Guidance Notes and Smoke Signals for important information pertaining to college, financial aid, careers, and upcoming events. UPCOMING EVENTS Week of OGT testing for students in grades 11 and 12 Oct 26 October 30 Last day to register for December 5th SAT Week of OGT makeup testing for students in grades 11 and 12 Nov 2 November 3 Election Day November 6 Last day to register for December 12th ACT Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences 3:30-7:05 p.m. November 12 Call 330-664-4840 to schedule. November 13 Report cards go home PLAN Test (for sophomores) 7:30 a.m. Has your sophomore registered? November 10 No registrations will be accepted after Oct 27. The cost is $10.00 Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences 3:30-7:05 p.m. November 19 All 330-664-4840 to schedule. 10th Grade Career Fair at Barberton, 11:40 a.m. Your student will need a November 24 signed parent permission form to attend. November 26 NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Day November 27 NO SCHOOL: Fall Break November 30 NO SCHOOL: Fall Break To the Parents of Sophomore Students The Four Cities Compact will host a Career/Tech Fair on November 24th for sophomores at Barberton High School. Sophomores may attend by turning in a parent permission form to their English teachers. Mrs. Magensky will visit sophomore English classes to explain this opportunity that will allow students to visit with the students and teachers that are involved in the 19 Career and Technical programs. Counselors will offer the PLAN test for sophomores on Tuesday, November 10th at 7:30 am in the auditorium. The PLAN is a practice ACT. Students who are interested in college will begin to take the ACT during their junior year. The PLAN will offer students a prediction of their future ACT score and feedback on possible careers and work fields. Interested sophomores need to register with Mrs. Kramer in the Guidance Office by October 27. The cost is $10.00. PARENTS OF SENIOR STUDENTS GUIDANCE NOTES Please read the Guidance Notes, which appears monthly on-line at www.copley- fairlawn.org and is distributed during MODS 1-2 in paper version to seniors the first week of every month. It presents an abundance of information for seniors and their parents as they experience the senior year. Families will find useful information regarding the college application process, special programs, college open houses, college visitors, the NCAA Clearinghouse for athletes, scholarship information, and other news the Guidance Department feels may be helpful as a senior makes the transition from high school to college. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP AT COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL Mark your calendar for the Financial Aid Workshop for Parents on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. The workshop will provide options as parents research avenues to cover college costs. A mailing to parents of senior students with additional information will occur in early December 2009. THE OHIO GRADUATION TEST (OGT) The Ohio Graduation Test will be administered on the following dates in October for students in grades 11 and 12 who have not yet passed all five parts of the test. Monday, October 26 Reading Previous OGTs may be downloaded Tuesday, October 27 Math at http://www.ode.state.oh.us or Wednesday, October 28 Writing we have copies in the Guidance Thursday, October 29 Science Office. Juniors and Seniors who have Friday, October 30 Soc.Studies a study hall can prepare for one or more sections of the OGT by signing up for Academic Enrichment with their counselor. SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA AMOUNT DEADLINE Student athletes will attend college BigSun Scholarship in the fall. Visit $500.00 June 24, 2010 www.bigsunathletics.com Academic Achievement, Cavaliers/FirstMerit extracurricular, community $2,000.00 February 15, 2010 Scholarship involvement, and essay Pursue career in manufacturing at Cavaliers & Majestic Steel Cuyahoga Com. College, Lakeland $2,000.00 March 5, 2010 Scholarship Com. or Lorain Com. College Christian Connector, Inc. www.christianconnector.com $2,500 Varies Scholarship Varies School involvement, motivated, Coca-Cola Scholarship October 31, 2009 dedicated students On-line application at www.coca- colascholars.org Dr. Seuss’s Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 2010 Essay $5,000 February 15, 2010 College Scholarship Elks National Foundation Community involvement, leadership Most Valuable Student Varies November 2, 2009 and financial need Scholarship Foundation for Individual Essay $5,000.00 November 6, 2009 Rights in Education (FIRE) Gates Millennium Minority students, min. 3.3 GPA, leadership, community service, Varies January 11, 2010 Scholars Program extracurricular, financial need KFC Colonel’s Minimum 2.75 GPA, will attend a $5,000 Online applications: public college or university, www.kfcscholars.org February 10, 2010 Scholars Program financial need Available Dec 1, 2009 Mensa Scholarship Essay Varies January 15, 2010 Prudential Spirit of School and community $1,000 November 2, 2009 Community Award volunteerism Washington Crossing Career in government service, $1,000 to $7,500 January 15, 2010 Foundation Scholarship essay GUIDANCE NOTES COPLEY STUDENTS RECOGNIZED Copley High School is pleased to announce that senior Brooke Noval is among the 16,000 high school seniors that are Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

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