CHS DRAGON NEWS A Collierville High School PTSA Publication 2012-2013 Dear Parents: As I reflect back over the first semester and my first half-year as principal of Collierville High School, I can’t help but think of how fortunate I am to work in such a great school in such a supportive community. Last May when I met with the faculty and some of the students I asked them to tell me what they perceived to be the greatest strengths of CHS. When I tallied up the responses the vast majority reported that a sense of true community and the building of relationships helped this high school stand out above all others. To put it briefly, I agree! The students, faculty, staff, and parents of this school have made me feel right at home and I do feel a real sense of care, pride, and compassion for others in this school. As the second semester approaches midpoint, it is a good time to once again set goals, both academically and personally. Parents, please take time to sit down with your sons and daughters to discuss their grades and their future plans. Students, please be open with your parents about your dreams and share with them your academic goals. Our teachers and administrators will also be setting new goals and we’ll be sharing those in the near future. As always, please continue to be involved in your child’s education and feel free to contact the school if we can assist in that endeavor. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. Working together we can and will make a positive difference for our students and our community. Sincerely, Russell T. Dyer, Ed.D. @CHSDragons Inside this issue: A Message from Dr. Dyer Volume 4 Dr. Russell T. Dyer, Principal Tamah Halfacre, PTSA President www.colliervillehs.org www.chsptsa.com Spring 2013 1101 N. Byhalia Road Collierville, TN 38017 (901) 853-3310 main office STAY INFORMED!! Check out CHS PTSA on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! Alive at 25 6 Baseball 4 Calendar at a Glance back CHS Draco Playhouse back Club Info 4 College Notes 5 & 9 County Commissioners 4 Eye Opener 5K back Focus on Freshman 6 Graduation Requirements 7 Griller’s Club Challenge 4 Important Phone Numbers 2 Just for Juniors 7 Kaplan ACT Practice 7 Make a Wish 4 Message from the VP 2 PTSA Meeting Info 2 PTSA Sponsors 11 Project Graduation 4 Senior Fun Dates 9 Sneak Peak 2013-2014 10 Something for Sophomores 6 Spotlight on Seniors 8 & 9 TEST Dates 5 United 4 Students 3 Work Day 2 For the latest CHS News and Information, visit www.colliervillehs.org and click on CHS NEWS Baccalaureate: May 12, 2013 at 4:00 pm Collierville United Methodist Church Graduation: May 18, 2013 at 4:00pm Bellevue Baptist Church Project Graduation: May 18, 2013 10:30pm - 4:30am Collierville Community Ctr Tickets are $40 and may be purchased at lunch during the week of May 6th or after Baccalaureate Parent Volunteers Needed for all shifts! 1st Annual SCHOOLS FOR A CURE SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 Gather your club or booster organization for an exciting opportunity to join with the Collierville Community for SCHOOLS FOR A CURE. Take advantage of this chance to partner alongside all eight Collierville schools working towards a common goal. It's totally up to you to decide on a way for your students to participate! This first annual SCHOOLS FOR A CURE will be held at Collierville High School from 8AM - 4PM on April 6th. This is a chance to highlight your students by preparing a pay-to-play game for others to enjoy, sell a product or snack, or any other method you might have to raise funds towards the CHS goal of raising $5,000 towards a corporate donation to Collierville Relay for Life cancer research. The carnival/fair outdoor atmosphere lends itself to any enticing activity allowing children to participate and families to enjoy. The event will take place rain or shine! It’s a great chance for service hours and team building. We hope your group or team will choose to participate as well as share this opportunity with others. Please consider this chance to get your folks together for a great cause and some springtime fun! Contact Michelle Kelley at [email protected] for further details.
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CHS DRAGON NEWS
A Col l ie rv i l le H igh School PTSA Publ icat ion 2012 -2013
Dear Parents:
As I reflect back over the first semester and my first half-year as
principal of Collierville High School, I can’t help but think of how
fortunate I am to work in such a great school in such a supportive
community. Last May when I met with the faculty and some of the
students I asked them to tell me what they perceived to be the greatest
strengths of CHS. When I tallied up the responses the vast majority reported that a
sense of true community and the building of relationships helped this high school
stand out above all others. To put it briefly, I agree! The students, faculty, staff, and
parents of this school have made me feel right at home and I do feel a real sense of
care, pride, and compassion for others in this school.
As the second semester approaches midpoint, it is a good time to once again set goals,
both academically and personally. Parents, please take time to sit down with your
sons and daughters to discuss their grades and their future plans. Students, please
be open with your parents about your dreams and share with them your academic
goals. Our teachers and administrators will also be setting new goals and we’ll be
sharing those in the near future.
As always, please continue to be involved in your child’s education and feel free to
contact the school if we can assist in that endeavor. As the saying goes, it takes a
village to raise a child. Working together we can and will make a positive difference
for our students and our community.
Sincerely,
Russell T. Dyer, Ed.D.
@CHSDragons
Inside this issue:
A Message from Dr. Dyer
Volume 4
Dr. Russell T. Dyer, Principal
Tamah Halfacre, PTSA President
www.colliervillehs.org
www.chsptsa.com
Spring 2013
1101 N. Byhalia Road
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3310 main office
STAY INFORMED!!
Check out CHS PTSA
on Facebook
and follow us on
Twitter!
Alive at 25 6
Baseball 4
Calendar at a Glance back
CHS Draco Playhouse back
Club Info 4
College Notes 5 & 9
County Commissioners 4
Eye Opener 5K back
Focus on Freshman 6
Graduation Requirements 7
Griller’s Club Challenge 4
Important Phone Numbers 2
Just for Juniors 7
Kaplan ACT Practice 7
Make a Wish 4
Message from the VP 2
PTSA Meeting Info 2
PTSA Sponsors 11
Project Graduation 4
Senior Fun Dates 9
Sneak Peak 2013-2014 10
Something for Sophomores 6
Spotlight on Seniors 8 & 9
TEST Dates 5
United 4 Students 3
Work Day 2
For the latest CHS News and Information, visit
www.colliervillehs.org and click on CHS NEWS
Baccalaureate: May 12, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Collierville United
Methodist Church
Graduation: May 18, 2013 at 4:00pm
Bellevue Baptist Church
Project Graduation:
May 18, 2013
10:30pm - 4:30am Collierville Community Ctr
Tickets are $40 and may be
purchased at lunch during the
week of May 6th or after
Baccalaureate
Parent Volunteers Needed
for all shifts!
1st Annual SCHOOLS FOR A CURE
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013
Gather your club or booster organization for an exciting opportunity to join with the
Collierville Community for SCHOOLS FOR A CURE. Take advantage of this chance to
partner alongside all eight Collierville schools working towards a common goal. It's totally
up to you to decide on a way for your students to participate! This first annual SCHOOLS
FOR A CURE will be held at Collierville High School from 8AM - 4PM on April 6th.
This is a chance to highlight your students by preparing a pay-to-play game for others to
enjoy, sell a product or snack, or any other method you might have to raise funds towards
the CHS goal of raising $5,000 towards a corporate donation to Collierville Relay for Life
cancer research. The carnival/fair outdoor atmosphere lends itself to any enticing activity
allowing children to participate and families to enjoy. The event will take place rain or
shine! It’s a great chance for service hours and team building. We hope your group or team
will choose to participate as well as share this opportunity with others. Please consider this
chance to get your folks together for a great cause and some springtime fun!
It’s Baseball Season!!!! Opening Day -Monday, March 11th Landers Ford test drive -Saturday, April 13th -Come support your spring program by test driving a Landers Ford vehicle. NO OBLIGATION! Landers will make a donation to the participating program you choose for every test drive taken. CHS Game at Autozone Park -Tuesday, April 16th Senior Night -Wednesday, April 24th Alumni Day -Saturday, April 27th
Check out the full schedule at
www.colliervillebaseball.com
Let your voice be heard! Here is a list of County Commissioners' email addresses:
The National Merit and National Achievement Scholarship Programs have determined which of the Semifinalists have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing. Collierville High School wants to congratulate the following students:
National Merit Finalists: National Achievement Finalist:
Elizabeth Aune
Shaericka Lindsey
Madison Marx
Nikola Obradovic
David Payne
Grant Powell
These students have demonstrated through distinguished performance, high potential for future academic accomplishment. All of the Collierville High School Semifinalists made it to Finalist standing and we are very proud of their success! These seniors are among the top high school scholars in the nation.
Looking for an interesting and
fun summer?
Check out the many Summer activities and
programs on Mrs. Comella’s webpage!
Important
End of Year
Test Dates
AP Tests
Monday, May 6, 2013
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Psychology
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
AP Spanish Language
AP Art History
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Thursday, May 9, 2013
AP English Literature and
Composition
Friday, May 10, 2013
AP English Language and
Composition
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art
Monday, May 13, 2013
AP Biology
AP Physics B
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
AP US Government
AP Comparative Government
AP French
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
AP German Language
AP US History
AP European History
Thursday, May 16, 2013
AP Macroeconomics
AP World History
AP Microeconomics
Friday, May 17, 2013
AP Human Geography
EOC Tests
Mon, May 6, 2013
Algebra 1 EOC
Algebra 2 EOC
Tues, May 7, 2013
English 9 EOC
English 10 EOC
Wed, May 8, 2013
English 11 EOC
Biology EOC
Thurs, May 9, 2013
US History EOC
9th—11th Grade
Semester Exams
Tuesday, May 21
Through
Thursday, May 23
Senior Exams
Monday, May 13
Through
Wednesday, May 15
School Motto: Learn, Share, Succeed!
CHS PTSA is working to collect
100 bandannas for the safety
bags at CHS. Please donate
new or used (any color)
bandanna to the MAIN OFFICE before
the end of the school year! Thanks!
Last Day of School is May 23, 2013!
Page 6 CHS DRAGON NEWS Spring 2013
FOCUS ON FRESHMAN
This is another beginning in a long line of beginnings in your
life. You have already completed the first semester of your
freshman year and should have a general understanding of how
high school works and some of the expectations you need to
meet during your first year in high school. Whatever your
interests now or upon graduation, below are some points to
consider and follow to make your next few years at Collierville
High School a success. • Get to know your counselor and your teachers. Counselors can
help with any number of issues, as well as, help you choose
what classes best fit your high school requirements, needs and
graduation plans. Your teachers can help you with any
difficulties in class, but they will also be the individuals you
will ask to write college and internship recommendations. It is a
difficult task to write a recommendation for a student you know
little about. • Take courses which will sharpen your skills for college and
enhance your admission prospects. • Talk with your teachers to determine the appropriate levels of
course placement for the next three years. Challenge yourself to
take honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment courses to stretch your
abilities and knowledge. Familiarize yourself with the
Advanced Placement (AP) course selections at CHS. • Review your high school transcript as you build it. Know your
GPA (Grade Point Average - points awarded for your class
grade divided by the number of courses and calculated at the
end of each semester) and class rank so you can determine
whether your achievements are in line with your goals, and
become aware of any improvements you might need to make. • Know your graduation requirements. See me if you have
questions. • Look into and participate in enrichment/service programs and
activities which will enhance your resume for college and
scholarship opportunities. • Begin to research careers and colleges. Use online resources.
1. College Foundation – cfnc.org
2. College Board – collegeboard.com
3. College Confidential – collegeconfidential.com
• Start a folder with all of your activities, awards, honors and
community service. A computer generated spreadsheet may be
a very good way to organize and store the information. • READ, READ, READ! The best way to prepare for the
SAT/ACT tests. Happy ending to your Freshman year! Best wishes for a
fabulous summer- Mrs. Jana J. Blanchard, Freshman Counselor
Well, this is your last quarter and last semester before you reach the halfway mark in your high school career. This is the time to go over your study habits, note taking process, and organizational skills to make sure you are working as efficiently and successfully as possible. Remember your teacher is your best resource to achieve this status per class. By talking with them, you can study and present more accurate and efficient information which in turn leads to an increase in self-confidence and class success. Tutoring to gain understanding and mastery of skills is available before and after school, especially on Fridays in the library or study hall from 6:45 – 7:15 am. Take advantage of this assistance.
Remember to check out 5 schools you are interested in
attending after graduation. Look for courses that you
need for their entrance requirements or an advantage for
when you get there. Major point here……….. There is
a place for everyone to continue their education
and to receive some money assistance! Don't forget
to bookmark and look through Mrs. Comella's website
for upcoming meetings with her or recruiters, summer
opportunities, and scholarship information. Course
selection forms should have been turned in by now to
Mrs. Bell and you will soon receive the verification form
listing your choices. This is when you go by and get the
Honors/AP form needing teacher signatures to attach.
The signed Honors/AP form attached to the verification
form and including any AP fees are due when
announced. Throughout this selection process, I
appreciate your patience and diligence in meeting the
deadlines I set for returns.
You will have a chance to qualify for exam exemption
this semester in May. To qualify, you must have a 90
average between Q3 and Q4 grades AND 3 or less
excused absences. Everyone HAS to take EOC tests and
remember the test is 25% of your semester grade. Be
prepared, well rested and ready for the days of testing…..
EOC, AP testing and semester exams. Study guides
should be completed and reviewed BEFORE you begin
exams; not just the night before you take them.
As it has been stated many times in reference to many
areas, the Class of 2015 IS smart, IS kind and IS
important. Reminder that you need to show not only
your intelligence, capabilities, and talents, but to also
promote your personal interests and volunteerism that
makes you special and different. INDIVIDUALITY…..
What makes you a fabulous YOU?
Please allow me or Mr. Fuller to know if we can help
with anything. We don't want anything to fester into
something bigger, when we could have addressed it at
Seniors will receive a 2013 “Graduation Handbook” from me in early May with the following information:
Baccalaureate Commencement Day Photos
Commencement Speakers Disabled Patron Services
Discipline Diploma Pickup Information
Final Transcript Requests Financial Obligations
Graduation Practice Information Parking
Graduation Video Tape Purchase Photo Opportunities
“Project Graduation” Proper Dress for Graduation
Scholarship Recognition Senior Picnic
Senior Awards Program
In order for Graduation to run smoothly, the entire family needs to understand all the activities. Look for the handbook in early May.
Have you been offered a scholarship?
Seniors, remember we keep a list of all the scholarships that are awarded to the Class of 2013. Even if you are not going to accept the scholarship, we need to keep a copy of all of the scholarship money offered. Please bring all award letters to Mrs. Thomley in the Guidance Office. She can make a copy for you if you need one. Your name will be listed in the Graduation Program with all the names of the scholarships you were offered. Help me brag!
The Graduation Program deadline is April 24th.
Courtney Sheffield
Memorial Scholarship
Several scholarships will be awarded to
members of the Class of 2013 in memory of
Courtney Sheffield.
Applications are available in the Guidance
Office and must be returned by April 1.
Spring 2013 CHS DRAGON NEWS Page 9
United States Presidential Scholar Candidates
The United States Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors some of our Nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Students have the opportunity to become Presidential Scholars based on two paths of accomplishment. The majority of the Scholars are selected on the basis of broad academic achievement. The academic component of the program selects students who have scored exceptionally well on the College Board SAT or the ACT Assessment through the October scores of the senior year of high school. Approximately twenty males and twenty females are considered to compete each year from each state. One male and one female will represent each state and travel to Washington D.C. in April. CHS has had eighteen candidates during the past thirteen years. Congratulations
to our 2013 United States Presidential Scholar candidate Laura Wade!
Laura is most deserving and we hope that she will be chosen to represent the state of Tennessee this year.
PROM
Saturday,
May 11, 2013
SENIOR PICNIC
Friday, May 10, 2013
Pick up your cap and gown!
Congratulations
CHS Seniors
Nate Briant
Brian Faye
Michael Minstretta
from Scout Troop 56 on
recently earning
Eagle Scout!
Project
Graduation May 18, 2013
10:30pm-4:30am Collierville
Community Center
Page 10 CHS DRAGON NEWS Spring 2013
2013-2014 Instructional School Calendar
First Semester (2013)
Aug 5th First Day of School
Sept 2nd Labor Day
Sept 19th Parent Conferences
Sept 20th District Learning Day
(No School for Students)
Oct 4th End of 1st Quarter
Oct 7-11th FALL BREAK
Nov 11th Veterans Day
(No School)
Nov 27-29th Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18-20th EXAMS
Dec 20th End of 2nd Quarter
(1/2 Day for Students)
Dec 23-Jan 3rd Holiday Break
Second Semester (2014)
Jan 6th Admin. Day
(No School for Students)
Jan 7th Students Return to Class
Jan 20th MLK Jr. Day
(No School)
Feb 13th Parent Conferences
Feb 14th District Learning Day
(No School for Students)
Feb 17th Presidents Day
(No School)
March 7th End of 3rd Quarter
March 10-14 SPRING BREAK
April 18th Good Friday
(No School)
May 21-22 EXAMS
May 23rd Student’s Last Day
Getting Ready for the 2013-2014 School Year
We Encourage Your
Family to Join the
CHS PTSA
Look for Membership
Form inserted in the
summer newsletter!
CHS Parking
Seniors may purchase
parking tags on registration
day, after they have
completed registration.
Seniors may also purchase
parking tags the first two
days of school. Juniors may
purchase parking tags on
the third and fourth day of
school. Sophomores may
purchase parking tags at a
later date.
An announcement will be
made regarding the time in
which sophomores may
purchase parking tags.
Students must have a valid
TN drivers license at time of
purchase in order to buy a
parking tag. Driving permits
are not acceptable.
Reserved Parking $50.00
General Parking $10.00
Locker Rental Fee $5
Locker assignments will be
made the first day of school.
Cash or checks made paya-
ble to CHS will be accepted.
Please don’t forget that if you are writing a
check to pay for any fees/club dues, you
need to write a separate check (to CHS)
for each fee for accounting purposes!
Administrators
Dr. Dyer Main Office Policies/Procedures, Board
Approved Absences, Purchase
Approval, School Improvement
Plan
Mr. Nelson Guidance Curriculum & Instruction, Teacher
Evaluation, Guidance Services
Mr. Field Attendance Discipline (Gr 12), Proof of
Residence, ISS, Lockers, Parking
Mr. Fuller Main Office Discipline (Gr 11), Inventory,
Buses & Field Trips, Clubs
Dr. Holcomb Main Hall Discipline (Gr 10), Textbooks,
Substitutes, Calendar/Event
Scheduling
Ms. Robbins Main Office Discipline (Gr 9), CHIP, Student
Agenda Books, Keys
Student Agenda Books $5 Cash or checks made payable