CHEROKEE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL
25901 EAST ARAPAHOE ROAD
AURORA, COLORADO 80016
720.886.1900 / FAX
720.886.1989
www.cherokeetrail.cherrycreekschools.org
COUGAR TRACKS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
CTHS Administration
CTHS Directory
Dates & Times
Student & Staff
Successes
Activities
Seniors
Testing
School News
Technology
PTCO/Community
Calendar of Events
Vol. 12
Issue 10
JULY/Aug. 2015
into the new school year, 2015-2016...
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FIRST DAY of SCHool & School Supplies
CTHS does not have a general supply list. Students are
advised to bring pencils, pens, and notebook paper to their
first classes. Individual teachers will provide course specific
lists on the first day. A limited amount of donated supplies
are available in the Activities Office for students who need
assistance.
2015-2016 Student Check-In Dates
Please mark your calendars for your student’s check-in.
August 5, 2015
Sophomores: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Seniors: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
August 6, 2015
Freshmen: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Juniors: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar:
Athletic Meeting &
Cougar Family Night:
August 10, 2015
beginning at 5:00 p.m.
August 12, 2015
Freshman Orientation & Simulated School Day
7:10 a.m.—12:15 p.m.
Buses will be running.
Schedules will be distributed.
August 13, 2015
First day of school for all grades
Back to School Night:
August 26, 2015
beginning at 5:15 p.m.
CTHS Mission Statement - Our actions will ignite the genius and nurture the goodness within us all.
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Principal’s Note
Welcome back to the 2015-16 school year. While
it seems like we just graduated the Class of 2015 Famous, we have already started our new journey,
a journey that will be filled with continued school
improvement. We will welcome 723 freshmen and are
projected to have 2822 students and 253 faculty
and staff members. We will have 37 new faculty and
staff with 11 of those being additional positions to
support our growth. I am honored to be the principal
of such a wonderful high school, and look forward to
developing and renewing relationships with students,
parents, staff and community members.
Our goals this year will be to continue our work
on improving our student performance data
and ensuring inclusive excellence, while helping
our students to understand the importance of
perseverance through a growth mind set. As a
school we will commit to increasing academic rigor
in an effort to continue our ACT growth and
improved graduation rate. This focus will ensure
student achievement and our commitment to inclusive
excellence in academics, activities and athletics.
Our theme will be: True Grit, True Glory; success
is achieved with passion and perseverance!
CT continues to be a remarkable school community
that truly emphasizes a student balance of
academics, athletics and activities. We strive every
day to prepare our students to be critical thinkers
and responsible citizens. We have a continued
commitment to maintaining a safe and orderly
learning environment, while encouraging each
student to maximize his/her preparation for college,
work and other post-secondary options.
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CT’s mission statement, Our actions will ignite
the genius and nurture the goodness within us all,
truly guides our work. It will take all of us, working
together, to continue this incredible journey of
excellence; thank you for your partnership in this
endeavor.
I invite you to take an active role in your student’s
education by empowering your student to explore
the many opportunities offered at Cherokee Trail
while continuing to encourage your student to
excel in his/her educational goals. I also ask you
to use the many communication tools we have in
place such as Power School, Schoology, Cougar
Tracks, and our web site, to keep you inform about
your student’s progress and school events. Please
also make sure all email addresses are up to date
as we use these as our primary source for direct
communication.
I personally invite you to our Back to School
Night on August 26th. This night will enable you
to meet your student’s teachers and understand
the academic expectations of each course. Please
introduce yourself if our paths cross at the various
school events. I cherish the relationships we continue
to build. Let’s make Cherokee Trail’s 13th year our
best to date.
Go Cougars!
Directory
CTHS
administration
Kim Rauh
Principal
Andy Dewett
Assistant Principal
Rob McLelland
Assistant Principal
Christopher Ness
Assistant Principal
Julian Jones
Assistant to the Principal
AP & IB Coordinator
Steve Carpenter
Athletic Director
Christine Jones
Activities Director
Denise Johnson
Alpha A-Led
Joe Sarro
Alpha A-Led
Melinda Kenny
Alpha Lee-Z
Important
Phone Numbers
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
2015 - 16 School Hours
Start time 7:10 a.m.
Dismissal Time 2:44 p.m.
Loren Turner
Alpha Lee-Z
Counseling
Counseling Coordinator
Joi Green
Post-Grad Counselor
Jill Horan
A-Cas Cat-F G-Hou How-Lov
Laura Miller
Sameen DeBard
Jill Horan
To Be Announced
Low-Oj Ok-Sca Sce-Vill Vim-Z Shondra Carpenter
Kedar Witte
Tom Hacker
Joi Green
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Dates and Times
CTHS 2015-2016 Bell Schedule
REGULAR DAY
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. Classes will begin at
7:46 a.m. each Wednesday.
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ATTENDANCE OFFICE located in the Main Office
Due to increasing enrollment, attendance
lines are not answered directly; therefore,
please leave a voice mail with your student’s
name, SPELLING 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
voice mail:
Absences: Last Name A - Led: 720-886-2263 Last Name Lee -Z: 720-886-2262
Early Dismissal
Last Name A - Led: 720-886-1915
Last Name Lee - Z: 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
time and reason for early dismissal as well as
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!
Student and Staff Success
CTHS recieves nominations and awards at the Bobbie G. Awards
On Thursday, May 28th, the cast and crew of the Addams Family
walked the red carpet at the Buell Theatre,
Denver Performing Arts Complex. Having seven students
nominated created much excitement for the Performing Arts
Department at CTHS. This high school version of the Tony
Awards is an honor and CT would like to congratulate them on
their outstanding accomplishment.
Our musical is one of only five musicals nominated for Best
Overall Musical! In addition the following students received
individual award nominations:
•
Hair & Make-up: McKenzie Boyd, McKenzie Campbell,
Esther Ekberg
•
Sound: Abby Kieffer
•
Best Supporting Actor: Caden Montgomery as Lucas Beineke
•
Best Supporting Actresses: Josette Axne as Alice Beineke & Tessa Robinson as Wednesday
Addams
Congratulations to Sophomore Josette Axne (pictured right)
for winning Best Supporting Actress and Junior Abby Kieffer
(pictured left) for Outstanding Special Achievement in Sound
Design!
For more information about the Bobbie G Awards, please visit
www.denvercenter.org/education/high-school-musical-theatreawards. An additional article/blog post with a slide show of
all of the schools nominated for awards can be seen at www.
denvercenter.org/blog-posts/news-center/2015/05/04/2014-15bobby-g-awards-nominations-spotlight-colorado-high-schoolmusical-theatre.
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Activities
WE ARE CT/COUGAR NATION
T-SHIRTS!
• Show your school pride!
• Be prepared for “WHITE OUT”
games and spirit Fridays!
• Support Student Leadership!
• Sizes S - XXXL available
• $10 per shirt for S, M, L, XL and $12
per shirt for XXL and XXXL (CASH or
CHECK)
Help us show our school pride and school spirit by purchasing your WE
ARE CT/COUGAR NATION t-shirt at Registration and Back to School
Night. Students and parents - get your WE ARE CT/COUGAR NATION
shirt out and wear it to the Homecoming football game on September 11th
as we pack the stands for a “white out” versus Denver East and show off
your patriotism and school pride.
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CTHS PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
Announces Auditions for August, 2015
Students must attend the mandatory informational meeting on
Tuesday, August 18 from 3-4 p.m. in the auditorium.
You will be given your audition music, production contract, rehearsal schedule
and answer any questions. All actors must attend one of the clinic workshops
in order to audition (8/19 or 8/20). All students must attend both the dance
audition and vocal/acting audition to be considered for a role. Students also
must present a memorized 30-60 second monologue at the time of their vocal
audition.
Monday
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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18
Mandatory
Informational
Meeting
3 - 4 p.m.
Auditorium
19
Music/Dance Clinic
3-5 p.m.
Choir Room
Auditorium
20
Music/Dance Clinic
3-5 p.m
Choir Room
Auditorium
21
Drama Club Kickoff!
3-4 p.m.
Auditorium
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25
Dance Auditions
3-6 p.m.
Auditorium
26
Vocal/Acting Auditions
3-6:30 p.m.
Choir Room/
Auditorium
27
Callbacks
3-6:30 p.m.
Choir/Auditorium
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Cast List Posted
Activities
The Activities Fee is your
ticket to fun and savings
at Cherokee Trail!
30
$
The cost is
only $30
but it can
save you
hundreds!
-16
2015
ONLY
➔ FREE entrance to all home games
(save $5 on each home game you attend)
➔ Save $2 on away league games
➔ Save $5 on tickets to Homecoming
➔ Save $5 on tickets to Prom
Additional discounts throughout the year!
The Activities Fee, in conjunction with PTCO, is used to support all building activities and clubs.
Your financial support is essential to the success of these programs.
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Athletics
WELCOME TO
CHEROKEE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL
You’re invited…
ATHLETES AND FAMILIES NEW TO CHEROKEE TRAIL
ATHLETIC INFORMATION NIGHT
THURSDAY,
AUGUST
10h
MONDAY,
AUGUST
10th
5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
CTHS AUDITORIUM
Join us to welcome you and your family to Cherokee Trail High School
and receive important information pertaining to Cherokee Trail Athletics.
All 9th graders and new students and their families are invited.
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Seniors
Senior 2016 Yearbook Information
If you have any questions regarding senior portraits or baby ads,
please contact the yearbook staff.
cherokeetrailyearbook@gmail.com
(720) 886-2188
Senior Portrait Information
Parents/Students:
Please submit all senior portraits to cherokeetrailyearbook@gmail.com 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 cherokeetrailyearbook@gmail.com 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
Guidelines for Portraits
•
•
•
•
•
Send pictures (e-mail preferred) to:
cherokeetrailyearbook@gmail.com
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
Cherokee Trail High School
Activities Office – Senior Portraits
25901 E. Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
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.

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.
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Seniors
2016 CTHS
SENIOR SPIRIT WEAR
Orders will be placed in Google Docs in Activities
Welcome “Class of 2016” to your Senior Year
◊ CASH ONLY ◊
SENIOR T-SHIRT
(Short sleeve ◊ adult sizes only)
COST - $10 EACH
SIZES AVAILABLE
SENIOR JERSEY
S
M
L
XL
XXL(add $1.50)
XXXL (add $2)
(Traditional CTHS senior jersey ◊ adult sizes only ◊ sample sizes available in Activities office)
COST - $55 EACH
SIZES AVAILABLE -
S
M
L
XL
XXL(add $1.50)
XXXL (add $2)
NAME TO BE PRINTED ON BACK (must be school appropriate) _____________________________
“SENIOR GIRL” JERSEY (Adult women’s sizes only ◊ sample sizes available in Activities office)
COST - $45 EACH
SIZES AVAILABLE -
S
M
L
XL
XXL(add $1.50)
XXXL (add $2)
NAME TO BE PRINTED ON BACK (must be school appropriate) ____________________________
SENIOR HOODIE (Adult sizes only)
COST - $30 EACH
SIZES AVAILABLE -
S
M
L
XL
XXL(add $1.50)
XXXL (add $2)
XXL(add $1.50)
XXXL (add $2)
SENIOR SWEATPANTS (Adult sizes only)
COST - $25 EACH
SIZES AVAILABLE -
S
M
L
XL
Student’s first and last name:__________________________________________
Amount paid: ___________
◊ CASH ONLY ◊
Payment must be turned in with order form and Google Doc filled out in the Activities Office. Please bring
cash and order form to the Activities office no later than June 10th. Orders placed by June 10th will be
available for pick up at Senior Registration in August. Orders placed after June 10th will not be available for
pick up until after the start of the 2015-2016 school year.
Sign upon receipt of merchandise:______________________________________________
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Seniors
CLASS OF 2016 SENIORS – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
August 5
August 13
August 17
August 21
August 25 - 27
August 26
September 2
September 12
October 8
October 14
October 21
Senior Check-in/Registration
First Day of School
Senior Meeting
Cap and Gown, Graduation Announcement and Class Ring information will be
distributed
Last Day to Order Senior Spirit Wear – CASH ONLY
Order Cap & Gown, Graduation Announcements and Class Rings
Jostens representatives will be available to collect orders for cap & gown, graduation
announcements and/or class rings
Back to School Night
Homecoming Guest Registration Forms Due
NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED – DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!


October 23
October 26 – 30
December 11
December 12
December 21 –
January 4
January 20
Post-secondary panel
Senior Panoramic picture will be taken (wear your Class of Diamond senior
spirit wear)
Last day to submit senior pictures for yearbook
FALL BREAK
Class rings delivered
Deadline for Jostens to receive Cap & Gown, Graduation
Announcement and Class Ring orders to guarantee group discount.
WINTER BREAK



February 22
March 9
March 10
HOMECOMING DANCE
In State College Fair @ Grandview
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
Senior Post-Secondary Planning Day
Noon – 3:00 p.m.
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Turn in form and money to Activities
In lower commons – all lunches
5:15 pm – 8:30 pm
By 2:45 pm
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
See Counseling for more info
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Submit by email to
cherokeetrailyearbook@gmail.com
In lower commons – all lunches
Yearbook Proof Party (for students and parents)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm in Library OR by
appt. 1/21 - 1/29
Application to Perform at Graduation available
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
Cap & Gown Photos
Pick up in Activities
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
In lower commons – all lunches
Come to the Library to double check senior photos and senior baby ads that
will appear in the yearbook
Yearbook staff will be available to help parents create and upload a senior
baby ad if necessary
To upload baby ad: www.yearbookordercenter.com CODE: 7765
Cap and Gown will be provided for photo
March 10
Informational meeting for anyone interested in Performing at
Graduation/Performer Applications due
2:55 pm – 3:15 pm
March 18
Graduation announcements and senior accessories delivered
Cap & Gown Photos delivered
Tryouts for Graduation Performers
In lower commons – all lunches
March 23
April 6
April 13
April 15
April 19
April 23
April 27
May 1
May 13 & 16
May 17
May 18
May 24
May 26
Application to tryout due /sign up for tryout slot
You MUST tryout on this day if you would like to perform at the Graduation Ceremony
Sign up for time slot at the informational meeting on 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
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
Senior Slide Show/Exit Assembly/Senior Celebration
Senior Check out
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal
Senior Lunch, Graduation Rehearsal, Cap and Gown Distribution
GRADUATION AT RITCHIE CENTER
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 – 8:00 pm
7:10 am – 6:30 pm
7:00 am – 10:00 am
Noon - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm
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As of 6/8/15
Semester Finals
cherokee Trail High School 2015-2016
First semester final exam schedule
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Period 1A Final
7:10-8:49 99 minutes
Break8:49-8:59
10 minutes
Period 2A Final
8:59-10:38 99 minutes
Break10:38-10:53
15 minutes
Period 3A Final
10:53-12:32 99 minutes
Buses Depart
12:40
No lunch served
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Period 4A Final
7:10-8:49 99 minutes
Break8:49-8:59
10 minutes
Period 1B Final
8:59-10:38 99 minutes
Break10:38-10:53
15 minutes
Period 2B Final
10:53-12:32 99 minutes
Buses Depart
12:40
No lunch served
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Period 3B Final
7:10-8:49 99 minutes
Break8:49-9:04
15 minutes
Period 4B Final
9:04-10:43 99 minutes
Buses Depart
10:55
No lunch served
Friday, December, 18, 2015
Exam MakeUp/ Non-Contact Day
no school for students
(By appointment only)
Semester 2 Finals
May 23, 2016 - May 25, 2016
Graduation
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Exam Make Up/Non-Contact Day
no school for students
(By appointment only)
Friday, May 27, 2016
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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, following Memorial Day weekend,
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
•
Do your best- remember that you have
studied hard and are prepared. Have confidence in yourself.
School News
You’re invited…
ANNUAL COUGAR FAMILY NIGHT BBQ
MONDAY, AUGUST 10th
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
CTHS Cafeteria/Patio
Join us for a BBQ to welcome you and your family to
Cherokee Trail High School. All 9th graders and new students
and their families are invited.
You will receive three complimentary tickets at registration.
Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door
for $5.00 (cash only).
Bring your lawn chair and/or a blanket and sit outside on
the patio or grab a seat at a table in the cafeteria.
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School News
Cherokee Trail High School
Order During Registration
the first Week of August
OR
Purchase Saturday, August 8, 2015 at
Barnes & Noble Southlands
6300 S. Main Street N 101
Aurora, CO 80016
 Get the books for your
Honors, AP, and IB classes!
Cherokee Trail English Department
Visit bn.com/bookfairs to support us online
by entering Bookfair ID# 11581824 at checkout.
A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases
will benefit our school/organization.
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School News
Buy your 2016 Cherokee Trail yearbook for only $55!
Order during registration or online.
Credit Cards only through www.YearbookOrderCenter.com.
Use order number 7765.
After September 4, the price will increase to $65.
After September 4, yearbooks will only be available for purchase online.
After December 18, yearbook orders will no longer be accepted.
In May, a limited number of yearbooks will be available at yearbook distribution for $75 on a
first-come, first-served basis.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME (PLEASE PRINT)
__________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER
__________________________
GRADE LEVEL
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
I want to order: (check one)
DISCOUNTED SALES (THROUGH September 4)
Checks, Credit Cards, or Cash at the Bookkeeping Registration Table.
Credit Cards only through www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and use order number 7765.
Yearbook only........ ($55)
Yearbook and Nameplate.......($60)
REGULAR SALES (UNTIL DECEMBER 18)
Credit Cards only through www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and use order number 7765.
Yearbook only ...........................................($65)
Yearbook and Nameplate............($70)
PERSONALIZE YOUR YEARBOOK
Please print your name as you would like it to appear on the first line of your Name Plate.
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School News
CTHS Visual Arts Department
Congratulations to our seniors who graduated! The year has come to a close and we have had a
wonderful year and have seen an amazing amount of art from students.
A few changes are occurring in the department. We are sad to say goodbye to Ms. Laura Baszynski.
She has been an integral part of this team and the school. Her ambitious spirit, creativity and love of
the arts will live on through what she has instilled in her students. She is an amazing teacher, masterful in her skill, and will be sorely missed by all of us here at CT. Ms. Baszynski will be moving on to
Michigan State where she will be perusing her Masters of Fine Arts in ceramics.
Ms. Provenzano-Doll will be joining our team as the new teacher for the 3D classes. She comes from
Douglas County and will be a great addition to our school.
The students in Advanced Placement (AP) are already starting their senior portfolios as summer
homework. We are excited to see what they have created when we return in August! Remember,
there are summer art shows and exhibits throughout the state and we encourage each of you to visit
these incredible shows.
2015-2016 Immunization Requirements
Changes to the State of Colorado Immunizations requirements for the 2015-2016 school year may
affect your student. Beginning July, 2015, Colorado will require that all students receive two doses of
the Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine or provide documented history of Chickenpox disease in order to
attend school.
If your student does not already have two doses of this vaccine, please contact your health care provider and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. When your student receives the immunization, please send a copy of the updated record to the Cherokee Trail High School clinic.
You can send the record to the clinic fax number 720.886.2258 or email it to the school nurse, Tracy
Altschuler. The updated immunization record must be received by the start of the 2015-2016 school
year.
More information regarding this change can be found at https://www.colorado.gov/pacivic/cdphe/
school-immunizations. Please contact our school nurse with any questions or concerns you may
have.
Tracy Altschuler, RN, BSN
taltschuler2@cherrycreekschools.org
(720) 886-1996
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School News
Offering practical ideas to parents to improve success
in school, enhance parenting skills and involvement,
and help teens prepare for the future and face
challenges. We want to strengthen the home and
school partnership and boost individual and school
success. (c) 2014 Resources for Educators
Three tips to high School Success
Organization. Being
organized lets your teen
be more productive,
because they’ll have what
they needs when they
need it. Suggest that she
try these ideas:
1. Create Workspace.
Your student should have
a comfortable place to
work that is well lit and
free from distractions. It
is best if they find a place
they can dedicate to
schoolwork so they start
associating it with getting
things done.
2. Stock supplies.
Keeping graph paper,
index cards, highlighters,
etc. on hand will help
your teenager stay on
task. They won’t have to
stop what they are doing
to search for an item.
3. Sort Papers. Multiple
classes mean several
sets of notebooks, only
some of which need
to come home on any
given day. Your student
can keep track by using
separate color-coded
materials for each class
so they can easily spot
each subject. Each
week they should sort
the papers from the
week before to ensure
all materials are filed
accordingly.
Time Management.
Knowing what is on your
student’s agenda will
give your teen a sense of
control and help prevent
stress. It also help to
ensure they have time
for socializing. Here are
some tips to help them
get a handle on their day:
1. Keep calendars and
to-do lists. Your student
needs to see how much
time they have and how
they use it. Suggest that
they use a daily planner
to schedule their time
in half-hour increments.
Keep the planner with
them at school so
they can update it with
assignments, tests, and
due dates.
2. Schedule study time.
Encourage your high
schooler to set aside
specific times to study,
picking periods when they
are more alert. To get the
most of their day, they
should take advantage
of free time. During study
hall, between school
and practice/work, etc.
This can be a good time
to review notes, study
vocabulary, or go over
any questions at the end
of chapters.
in discussions are a
big boon to your child’s
learning. Then they can
review at home seeing
the material for the
second time.
3. Overcome Time
Wasters. Help your
student learn to say “no”
to distractions that can
throw them off track.
Say a friend calls and
they are supposed to be
researching a science
project. Help them set
boundaries and offer
alternative times in their
schedule. Have them turn
off their phones and limit
access to social media.
2. Stay focused. Study
time doesn’t benefit
your teen if their mind
wanders. They can
learn to stay focused
with simple techniques
such as visualization,
mental reminders to stay
present, getting good
sleep, and eating right.
Studying. Good Study
skills help your high
schooler be efficient so
they can get the most
out of what they learn
in school in the least
amount of time. Smart
students know secrets
like these:
1. Start at school.
Studying doesn’t begin
when your teen sits
down at home. It starts
when they are in school
each day. Being in class,
listening, taking good
notes, and participating
3. Shape information.
Working with information
is like molding clay on a
pottery wheel. Your teen
can take the material
and shape it into any
form that makes sense
to them. When reviewing
notes, he might create
charts, graphs, or
drawings to help digest
the material. They can
pull cru-cial material and
create study sheets for
review.
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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
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School Lunch by Nutrislice
Search for:
School Lunch by Nutrislice
School lunch menus and more
information about each food,
including a photo, description,
and ingredients list.
Powerschool for Parents
District ID: LKLF
You will need your username
and password
Schoology
Search for
Cherokee Trail
High School
You can then
log in with
your
username
and password
Technology
What if Cherokee Trail had a penny for every
time you searched the Internet?
How to sign up to support CTHS?
1. Go to www.goodsearch.com
2. Find a cause to support (upper right corner)
3. Type in CTHS and search
4. Click on Cherokee Trail HS
5. Sign up with Facebook or your email
6. Search with www.goodsearch.com
All those pennies soon add up to ...
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Technology
May
2015
Name
Jenny Drown
What Do You Teach?
CE English 12, CE College Lit, CE College Comp, &
Competitive Speech & Debate
How Long Have You Been Teaching?
Eight years
How Does Educational Technology Play a Role in Your Classroom?
I use edtech constantly. My CE English 12 and my College Lit & Comp students have virtually every
assignment, from online discussions, quizzes, warm-ups, and essays on Schoology, Google Docs, or
turnitin.com. We almost never use paper. I set up everything for the CT Speech & Debate Team on
Schoology and Google Docs this year as well. This is so students can sign up to participate in meets,
find information on the many events, see team photos from meets, cheer each other on, and get
updates.
How Do You Find Technology in the Classroom Helpful?
Students have access to all classroom info (including every link, lesson plan, etc.) all the time. They
get feedback quicker, and I can track student progress more effectively. Students and I have a
definite record of when assignments get submitted. On turnitin.com, I can get lots of feedback out
to multiple students quickly when we're in editing/revising phases of writing. And with the Speech
& Debate Team, I can grant students I don't always see on a regular basis in person access to the
information and support they need to work on their events and plan for competitions, fundraisers,
social activities.
What Is Your Favorite Piece of Classroom Technology? Why?
The more I use turnitin.com and Schoology, the more I like them.
What Is On Your Technology Wish List For Your Classroom? Why?
I do need another Surface tablet or two for Speech and Debate because it works so well for my
extemporaneous speakers who need the capability to do online research but also, the capability to
use a flash drive to download that research and access it while offline during competitions.
What Do You Love Most About Teaching?
I like having meaningful conversations with students about their thinking.
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Community
CTHS Accountability
Committee
PASS - Partnership for
Academically successful
Students
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.
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, strengthening
relationships between the school and parent
communities.
The Accountability Committee welcomes all members
of the Cherokee Trail High School community to
participate in meetings and 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, school
improvement, etc.
Vision- To eliminate the predictability of student
achievement by race.
Mission- PASS is designed to close the opportunity
gap of our Latino/African-American students by
identifying causes and developing solutions through
family empowerment and community engagement.
Goals-Parent Outreach, Student Mentoring,
Parent Education, Increased Parent Involvement,
Participation in Data-in-a-Day.
Please plan to attend - it is informative and an
important voice for the parent community.
Meetings are held in the
Main Office Conference Room
from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
January 12, 2016
September 8, 2015
Meetings are held in the
Main Office Conference Room
from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Februrary 3, 2016
September 2, 2015
October 7, 2015
March 9, 2016
October 6, 2015
Februrary 2, 2016
November 4, 2015
April 13, 2016
November 10, 2015
March 8, 2016
December, No Meeting
May 11, 2016
December, No Meeting
April 12, 2016
January 6, 2016
June 6, 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!
​
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, supporting teachers, staff and fund raising activities.
September 15, 2015
November 9, 2015
Februrary 22, 2016
May 16, 2016
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Community
Information Systems Department
5416 S. Riviera Way, Centennial, CO 80016
July 1, 2015
Cherry Creek Schools Parent Community:
Cherry Creek Schools requires families to update their household and student information each year
including emergency contacts, medical, child demographics, and policy acceptance forms, along with
school specific forms. In 2012, Cherry Creek School District made these forms available for parents to
fill out online. This is part of the annual check-in processes for the start of the next school year.
Parents who submitted information last year can save time by accessing the system to review,
update, and save information previously stored. Parents can always return to the web-based forms
to update information that may change during the year (i.e. cell phone numbers, medical updates,
etc.).
In July, you will receive an email informing you that the Parent Online Forms system is ready for
2015-2016 annual check-in. Some important notes about accessing the system:
1) You can register and/or login to the system at http://my.cherrycreekschools.org .
2) Parents who already registered to use the system from prior years must use the same
username and password. Your username will be provided in the July email. Parents can
change/reset their password at http://my.cherrycreekschools.org .
3) New parents to CCSD will need to create a username and password to use the system by
registering at the Internet address above. To register, parents should have the following
information available: Parent First and Last Name, Birthdate and Student ID for at least one
of their children, and a Personal Email Address. Spelling for all personal information must
match District Admissions. Student ID Numbers are available on school report cards, as well
as original Admissions documents.
4) Students and families not yet admitted to Cherry Creek Schools will not have access to the
system.
Cherry Creek Schools requires each family to update their student information. Be aware that
updating student forms electronically is only part of the check-in process. Each school has
additional steps for each student to complete. Check with your school for more information.
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Community
LEARN TO LIVE HEALTHY
Cherry Creek Schools Fitness Festival
Saturday, September 12, 2015
7:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
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Family Fun Run (at 8:00 A.M.)
Officially Timed 5K Run/Walk (8:30 A.M.)
Fitness Activities
Restaurant Sampling
Healthy Living EXPO
Times vary by activity – see website for details
COST:
Race Registration
Includes Race T-Shirt & Restaurant Sampling
Children 17 & under
Seniors 60 & over
Adults
Family 4 Pack
$10 ($20 race day)
$15 ($25 race day)
$35 ($45 race day)
$80 ($110 race day)
Restaurant Sampling Only
Children under 4
All other ages
Register Online: CCSDfit.org
Free
$10 ($15 race day)
FREE to attend!
The Healthy Living EXPO, race viewing, interactive physical challenges for the whole family and field day style
activities are all open to the public at no charge
LOCATION:
Stutler Bowl, on the Cherry Creek High School campus
9300 E. Union Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Map data ©2014 Google
www.CCSDfit.org
Benefiting the students & families of Cherry Creek School District
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Calendar of Events
Date(s)
Time
7/15-9/4
Location
Early yearbooks sales (Paper forms or
Online)
www.yearbookordercenter.com CODE
7765 ($55)
7/27
7:30 AM
Fall Athletic Check in Begins
Athletic Office
8/4
7:00 AM
New Student Appointments
Counseling Office
8/5
7:30 AM
10th Grade Check in/Registration
Cafeteria/Commons
8/5
12:00 PM
12th Grade Check in/Registration
Cafeteria/Commons
8/6
7:30 AM
9th Grade Check in/Registration
Cafeteria/Commons
8/6
12:00 PM
11th Grade Check in/Registration
Cafeteria/Commons
8/7
6:45 AM
Upper Commons
8/10
5:00 PM
Student Gauntlet
Incoming New Student/Parent
Athletic Meeting
8/10
6:00 PM
Cougar Family Night
Cafeteria/Patio
8/10
Boys Golf Begins
Auditorium
Main Gym/ Commons/
Classrooms
8/12
7:10 AM
Freshman/New Student Orientation
8/13
7:10 AM
First Day of School
8/17
1st period
Junior Class Meeting
Auditorium
8/17
2nd period
Senior Class Meeting
Auditorium
8/17
4th period
Sophomore Class Meeting
Auditorium
8/17
8/238/25
8/258/27
10:30 AM
Musical Auditions
Cap & Gown/Announcements/Class
Ring Order Days
8/26
5:15 PM
Back to School Night
8/29
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Activity
Fall Sports Begin
3:00 PM
8:00 AM
(tentative)
Lower Commons
5:15 Pick up student schedules
5:30 AP Parent Meeting
Commons
Auditorium
6:00 Principal's General Session
6:30 Follow students' schedule begins
Gym
Kids Cheer Clinic
Main Gym