Chandler High School Newsletter

DECEMBER 2010 AN EXCELLING SCHOOL ISSUE 2

International Baccalaureate Programs Shine at CHS

The IB students have been busy this semester. The IB candidates visited Barrett, The Honors College at ASU and joined 300 other IB students from Arizona at the University of Arizona Honors College tour. Did you know CHS has an incredible IB Booster Parent Organization? They meet the third Tuesday of each month in the Media Center at CHS. The first IB Family Picnic was a huge success at Tumbleweed Park on Saturday, Nov. 13. Everyone had fun and there was lots of great food and laughter. Come join the IB Parent Boosters! Here are some upcoming IB events you’ll want to at-tend . On January 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Foyer of the Chandler Center for the Arts, the IB MYP students will host the first IB MYP Personal Projects Showcase. You are invited to come and celebrate the two years of hard work each of these IB MYP students have put into their projects. It will be a wonderful evening. On January26, 2011 CHS will host “An Evening with IB” at the Chandler Center for the Arts begin-ning at 6:30 p.m. for all parents, students, and com-munity members interested in learning about the IB Middle Years Program (grades 9 & 10) and IB Diploma Program (grades 11 & 12). We will have IB graduates, current IB students, IB Parents, and an informative IB Power Point Presentation about both IB Programs. There will be plenty of time for questions and an-swers. ALL community members, parents, students, and interested people are invited and encouraged to attend. See you there!

Supporting the Cure On October 10th, a group of Chandler DECA members and their families gath-ered in downtown Phoenix and showed support for breast cancer research by walking/running in Race for the Cure. In addition, DECA raised $1,500 for the Susan G. Komen foundation by selling over 6,000 pink sneakers.

Tax Credit Donations Made Easy

Chandler Unified School District has now made it even easier for you to con-tribute your tax credit money directly to Chandler High using your checking, sav-ings, or your American Express card. When you make an online donation, you get your receipt right away. You also re-ceive a confirmation e-mail for your online donation that you can forward to a teacher or sponsor. It is conveniently available 24 hours a day and saves on gas! Help the District go green!! Check the back page of the newsletter for the website to make your tax credit donation or for a paper form that you can drop off at any CUSD location.

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FINAL EXAMS – Half-day schedule Grades will be mailed home during the Winter Intersession. Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Times Thursday, December 16, 2010 0 hour 6:30 – 7:20 0 hour 1st hour 7:25 – 9:00 2nd hour 3rd hour 9:10 – 10:45 4th hour 5th hour 10:55 – 12:30 6th hour Make up exams (prearranged) 1:30 – 2:45 Make up exams (prearranged)

Early exams are not administered for any reason. Students who are absent during semester final exams will receive an F for the final exam. The grade can be changed when the student takes the final within the first two weeks of the next semester if it has been pre-arranged through Dr. Karantinos’ office.

AIMS Testing For ALL 10th graders and 11th- 12th graders

who need to pass

March 1 - Writing March 2 - Reading

April 5 – Math April 6 - Science

It is very important that everyone is pre-sent. Additionally, any 11th & 12th graders that need to pass will be testing on these days.

MORE AIMS NEWS Attention Juniors ~ Class of 2012

If you have MET the standards on AIMS writing, reading and/or math but would like to sign-up to try to EXCEED the standards, you must do so by December 10th by 2:30 pm. The sign-up is located in the Career Center. If you do not sign up by December 10th, there will be no test available for you.

Upcoming SAT/ACT Dates SAT ACT January 22nd—Register by December 23 February 12th—Register by January 7th March 12th—Register by February 11th April 9th—Register by March 4th www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org CHS School Code: 030045 CHS School Code: 030045 CHS Test Center: 03110 CHS Test Center: 170710

Chandler High School

Important Registration Information Pre-registration forms for current CHS students will be distributed on Jan 11, 2010. Your child will bring this form home for your approval and signature. Registration for incoming students will kick off with Parent Orientation Night on Wednesday, January 19th at the Chandler Center for the Arts at 6:30 p.m. Parents and students are invited to discover what makes Chandler High School the best choice for an all-inclusive high school education. Come and learn about the opportunities that await your child at CHS. In addition to our Parent Orientation Night a program-specific information meeting will be held Wednesday, January 26th at 6:30 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts. We invite anyone who wants more in-depth information about our academic programs. There will be time for questions and an-swers with experts in the IB Diploma Program, IB Middle Years Program, Advanced Placement, Dual Credit courses, AVID, and Scholarship opportunities.

We hope to see you there!

Chandler High School 350 N. Arizona Avenue

Chandler, Arizona 85225 Principal: Terry Williams Assistant Principals: David Constance Steve Galas Nicolle Karantinos Margaret Tierney Dean of Students/Athletic Dean: Dave Shapiro Counseling Department: A-Cass Violet Nelson x7729 Cast-Flor Bruce Ireland x7727 Flos-Jace Curtis Owen x7733 Jacl-Max Bea Garcia x7726 May-Por Geri Daniels x7730 Pos-Soz Rosanne Shaw x7731 Spa-Z Maria Collea x7728 CHS Reception: (480) 812-7700 Attendance Office: (480) 812-7703 Nurse’s Office: (480) 812-7702 Counseling Secretary: M. Chamalbide (480) 812-7706 Career Center: Shannon Liebrock (480) 812-7746 IB Coordinator: Sherry Gore (480) 812-7732 MYP Coordinator: Mary Kandaris (480) 812-7709 Cafeteria: (480) 812-7704 Newsletter Editor: Mara Schultz

Published Quarterly Cited by the United States

Department of Education for Excellence in Education

Reminder: YEARBOOK Final Deadline to purchase the 2010-2011 school yearbook is January 28, 2011. The cost is $64.50. After this date it goes to $100.00 if there are extras left over.

Chandler Students Excel on AP Exams Our students took over 600 Advanced Placement exams in May, 2010. 76% of those grades were a 3 or higher on a five-point scale. In addition to these impressive results we also have 105 students who qualified for AP Scholar Awards. 3 students earned the National Scholar Award by achieving an aver-age score of 4 or higher on a five-point scale on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. 33 students earned the Scholar with Distinction Award by achieving an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. 23 students earned the Scholar with Honor Award by achieving an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher of four or more of these exams. 46 students earned the Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with scores of 3 or higher.

Pack Pride Chandler High School

The Chandler Spiritline qualified for the AIA State Competition in every division. The completion will be held in Prescott in February. This the first time Chan-dler has qualified in all three divisions!

Congratulations to Cathy Culver and Katricia Jarrett for winning an $1,800 grant for SRP for the project Exploring Solar Energy as an Alternative Energy Source. The project will allow AP Environ-mental students and AP/IB Physics students to work together over the course of the year to explore how to calculate, convert, and measure the energy from the sun into photovoltaic cells. The students will then apply this knowledge in a team challenge were they will design, build, and race a vehicle powered only by sunlight. Students from the CHS Art Department will create artwork for display in downtown Chandler; the theme for the work is Mardi Gras and the work will be dis-played in shop windows during the months of January and February to promote Chandler's second annual Mardi Gras celebration. FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America), along with the students of Chandler High School raised $1127 for Trick or Treat for Unicef. They also donated 20 turkeys to the Chandler CARE center for needy families.

The Chandler High School Speech and Debate Team recently brought home 1st and 2nd place tro-phies in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the Dob-son High School Tournament. The team also had two teams win 2nd place in two separate Congress houses, a 1st place in Novice Public Forum Debate and the Novice Policy team made it all the way to the quarter-finals. On Veteran’s Day, while other students were relax-ing, the Chandler High Hiking Club was busy hik-ing the Grand Canyon. Club sponsors Carol Gould, Jennifer Crozier, and Ron Tanner joined 16 stu-dents, and parent volunteer, Mrs. Hatch on the 17 mile hike into the canyon. The hikers made it back and out all in the same day. Ten sophomore AVID students have been selected to attend ASU's Leadership Day in January. The theme will be "Today Determines Tomorrow" and will feature break out sessions focusing on both leader-ship and college readiness. Senor Gray has been invited to lead the ASU whole group in team building, and sponsor Renee Howell will be meeting with other AVID advisors throughout the state during that time as well. Twenty five students from the CHS Theater De-partment attended the State Theatre Festval. Three seniors, Simon Ridley, Silvia Vannoy and Heather Meza auditioned for 16 universities and community colleges. The advanced class performed a one act play and were awarded The Jerome McDonough Award for the most outstanding one-act performed at the Festival. Our ITS Troupe, 1706, earned a silver Honor Troupe Plaque. The CHS varsity football team and IB/AP students were of great help at the Chandler CARE Center Thanksgiving Assistance Day. The football team helped families carry the donated turkeys and food to their vehicles, while the IB/AP students ran a fun and spirited art table for six straight hours to keep the children occupied while their parents waited in line.

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE

Parents: For the safety of our students, please pick-up your children immediately after the events.

Freshman/JV/Varsity Wrestling

Date Opponent Site

8-Dec Mt. View/Mesquite Home 5-Jan Brophy Home 12-Jan Mesa Away 19-Jan Desert Vista Home 26-Jan Red Mountain Away 2-Feb Hamilton Home

Boys Basketball

Date Opponent Site

10-Dec Central Away 4-Jan St. Marys Home 7-Jan Corona Away 11-Jan Red Mountain Home 14-Jan Hamilton Away 18-Jan Desert Vista Home 21-Jan Mesa Home 25-Jan Brophy Away 28-Jan Red Mountain Away 1-Feb Hamilton Home 4-Feb Desert Vista Away 8-Feb Mesa Away 11-Feb Brophy Home

17-Feb Mountain View Home

Girls Basketball (Frosh & JV opposite site)

Date Opponent Site

10-Dec Central Home 4-Jan St. Marys Away 7-Jan Corona Home 11-Jan Red Mountain Away

18-Jan Desert Vista Away 21-Jan Mesa Away 25-Jan Xavier Home 28-Jan Red Mountain Home 1-Feb Hamilton Away 4-Feb Desert Vista Home 8-Feb Mesa Home 11-Feb Xavier Away 17-Feb Mountain View Away

14-Jan Hamilton Home

Girls Soccer

Date Opponent Site

4-Jan Maryvale Away 7-Jan Ironwood Away 11-Jan Ironwood Ridge Home

14-Jan Dobson Home

18-Jan Hamilton Home 19-Jan Desert Vista Away 21-Jan Mesa Away 25-Jan Xavier Home 28-Jan Red Mountain Away

Boys Soccer Date Opponent Site

4-Jan Maryvale Home 7-Jan Ironwood Home 11-Jan Ironwood Ridge Away 14-Jan Dobson Away 18-Jan Hamilton Away 19-Jan Desert Vista Home 21-Jan Mesa Home 25-Jan Brophy Away 28-Jan Red Mountain Home

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First Name________________________ Last Name_______________________ Phone______________ Street Address____________________ City______________________ State ________ ZIP _______________ �� Please direct my contribution as needed �� Please direct my contribution to one or more of the following schools ( Contributions should equal the total contribution noted above): $________ Chandler High This contribution is eligible for the Arizona State income tax credit as allowed by ARS § 43-1089.01. Up to $200 per individual and up to $400 for married couples filing jointly can be claimed on personal income taxes. An official receipt will be mailed to the address provided by January 31. Contributions are non-refundable by the Chandler Unified School District. Please consult your personal tax advisor to determine the application of the credit. I wish to designate this money for (Optional): �� General Extracurricular Activities �� Specific Eligible Activities: state activity and money amount to donate ________________________ �� Specific Student Student’s First Name:__________________________ Student’s Last Name __________________________ Fhandler Unified School District Use Only Received By:______________________ Total Received:____________________ Date:_______________ This contribution is eligible for the Arizona State income tax credit as allowed by ARS § 43-1089.01. Up to $200 per individual and up to $400 for married couples filing jointly can be claimed on personal income taxes. An official receipt will be mailed to the address provided by January 31. Contributions are non-refundable by the Chandler Unified School District. Please consult your personal tax advisor to determine the application of the credit.