Eagle Eye January 2015 - Whitley County Consolidated Schools
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Eagle Eye January 2015 - Whitley County Consolidated Schools
Columbia City High School EAGLE YE JANUARY 2015 VOLUME IV, ISSUE VII Whitley County Alert System Raising a family in our community brings with it some amazing opportunities. Whitley County wants you to connect with what is happening around the area. Residents can do so by registering with the new Nixle Community Information Service at www.nixle.com . The information we publish via the service can be sent directly to you via text, email or web message. Notifications can also be accessed online at Nixle’s website. The service – a collaboration between Whitley County Dispatch, Emergency Management Services, city of Columbia City, city of Churubusco and city of South Whitley – is secure, reliable and easy for Whitley County to use. You decide what information you want and the manner in which you wish to receive it. The notifications directly impacting your neighborhood or area may include severe weather alerts, road closure information, safety warnings and law enforcement updates. UPCOMING EVENTS December 21—“A Winter Masquerade” 7:30—11:00 P.M. Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre January 5—WCCS Classes resume Register now at www.nixle.com . Based on the address or intersection location you provide, you will begin to receive our messages. If you are already registered, it is not necessary to register again . We also ask that you forward this information on to neighbors, friends and family in the community, encouraging them to also register. January 8—Financial Aid Night We look forward to you joining us in moving forward with new and evolving communication platforms that we believe will allow us to keep you informed in the most convenient, reliable way possible. January 16—45-Minute Delay Please note: Any notification of school closure or delay will continue in the usual manner (dialer system). Show Choirs Begin Competition Season January 9—Two-Week Progress Reports: Lilly Scholarship Deadline January 23—2-Week Progress Reports January 26—Acuity Testing through February 9 (Algebra I and English 10) City Heat and City Lights begin their competition season in January. They will kick off performances and competitions by hosting a preview show that is open to the public on Thursday January 15, at 8:00 P.M. in the CCHS Auditorium. Following that, competitions will be on: January 24 at Fishers, Indiana; February 7 at Northrop; February 14 at DeKalb; February 28 at Huntington North; March 7 at Homestead; March 14 at Carroll; March 21 at Plainfield High School for ISSMA State. Inside this issue: Come out and support Heat, Lights, Soul and Crew by attending one or more of these fun competitions. For directions, performance times and ticket prices, consult individual host school websites for more information. Breanna Lahr created the new logo for the renovation of Kid’s Dreamland! Her logo will be utilized by the park for several purposes and will be up for as long as the park remains in service to the community. ACT/SAT/Aid 2 Guidance/Drivers Ed 3 Nurse Notes/Prom 4 Trimester 1 Honors 5-6 Book Fees/Dress Code 7 January Menu 8 Yearbook Form 9 Tri 2 Final Exams are Feb. 19 (Per. 2 & 4), and Feb. 20 (Per. 1, 3, & 5). Please avoid student appointments if possible. EAGLE EYE Page 2 ACT and SAT Test Dates for 2014/2015 Class of 2015 should test in the Fall of 2014. Class of 2016 should test in the Spring of 2015. ACT test dates: register online at www.actstudent.org . SAT test dates: register online at www.sat.org . Advanced Placement (AP) Testing- May 4-14, 2015. Sign up in Main Office with Mrs. Thomas by Friday 3/6/2015 ACT Test Date February 7, 2015 April 18, 2015 June 13, 2015 Test Available at CCHS (No Writing $36.50 Plus Writing $52.50) Registration Deadline Late Fee Required (add $23) YES 9-Jan-15 13-Mar-15 8-May-15 January 10–16, 2015 March 14–27, 2015 May 9–22, 2015 Late Registration Deadline SAT Date Test Available at CCHS ($52.50) Registration Deadline (+28 late fee = $80.50) Jan 24 Dec 29 Jan 13 Mar 14 Feb 13 Mar 3 Apr 6 Apr 21 Jun May May 6 8 27 May 2 YES Financial Aid Night January 8, 2015, 6:00—7:00 P.M. Columbia City High School is hosting a Financial Aid Night on Thursday, January 8, 2015, from 6:00—7:00 P.M. in the Media Center (backup date is January 15, 2015). The directions for filing for the Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) are as follows: 1. Sign up for a PIN number in order to complete the online FAFSA: http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp 2. Access the application online after January 1, 2015, at www.fafsa.ed.gov . If necessary, attend College Goal Sunday for additional help on completing the FAFSA. Find a location nearest you at www.collegegoalsunday.org or attend the CCHS Financial Aid Night on January 8, 2015, at 6:00 P.M. FAFSA Completion Night is February 18, 2015, at CCHS (backup date is February 26, 2015). EAGLE EYE Page 3 Lilly Endowment Scholarship due January 9, 2015 Lilly Endowment, Inc. Community Scholarship 2014-2015 deadline is January 9, 2015. This Scholarship was established in 1998 by Lilly Endowment, Inc. to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana. The scholarship covers full tuition and $900 per year for books and equipment for four years. To qualify you must meet the following: • Be a Whitley County resident for 12 months prior to the date of this application. • Graduate with a diploma from an accredited Indiana High School and plan to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. • Have financial need. • Demonstrate pride in the community, responsibility, perseverance, self-esteem, and the desire to contribute to Whitley County. through work or volunteerism. Please carefully review your completed application before submitting it to the Whitley County Community Foundation to ensure that all required documents have been included. Website: http://whitleycountycommunityfoundation.org/. whitley.html . FAFSA Completion Night March 10, 2015 ISM Loans will be sponsoring a FAFSA Completion Night on February 18 in the CCHS Media Center. Financial advisors and the Guidance Department will be helping families who need assistance completing the on-line FAFSA application. Just show up any time between 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Make sure to bring all your tax information (W-2 forms) and social security numbers. The FAFSA is due on March 10, 2015. The weather back up date is Thursday. February 26, 2015. 2015 AP Exam Information AP exam orders are due Friday, March 6, 2015, to Mary Thomas (order form is attached). Guide to the AP program: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/professionals/2014-15_ap_student_bulletin.pdf . Week 1 Morning 8 A.M. Afternoon 12 Noon Monday, May 4 Chemistry Psychology Tuesday, May 5 Calculus AB Wednesday, May 6 Physics 1: Algebra-Based Thursday, May 7 Physics 2: Algebra-Based Week 2 Morning 8 A.M. Tuesday, May 12 Unites States Government & Politics Wednesday, May 13 English Language Thursday, May 14 & Composition World History Afternoon 12 Noon EAGLE EYE Page 4 Nurse Notes Due to the state requirement for incoming 2015-2016 seniors, the Whitley County Health Department will have an immunization clinic here at CCHS & ETA on Tuesday April 28, 2015. More information and paperwork will be available in January 2015. The meningococcal booster for students in Grades 11 and 12 are strongly recommended by the ISDH in anticipation of inclusion with school entry requirements for the 2014/2015 school year. This means all 11th and 12th graders will need two (2) meningitis injections for the 2014/2015 school year. Whitley County Schools offer Tylenol (50 tablets) and Ibuprofen (25 tablets) available for purchase for your child for the cost of $1.00 each. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the School Nurse at 260.244.6136, ext. 3215. Infection Prevention of any kind equals good health practices: Covering your cough & sneezes; Frequent hand washing; Staying home if you are ill; and getting a flu shot! Sandy Kohut, RN BSN, CCHS/ETA School Nurse 260.244.6136 ext.3215, kohutst@wccs.k12.in.us From the Indiana State of Health School Immunization Requirements WCCS Scheduled 45-Minute Delay Days During the 2014-2015 school year, we have three (3) 45-minute delays remaining the year: January 16, 2015 February 13, 2015 March 27, 2015 The corporation also has the option to have 2-hour and 3-hour delays related to inclement weather. The 2-hour delays will be the same as in the past. However, if the corporation calls a 3-hour delay, the students will attend school for an additional hour at the end of the day. CCHS and ETA students would be dismissed at 4:20 P.M. instead of 3:20 P.M. on 3-hour delay days. GRADES 9—11 3 Hep B 5 DTaP 4 Polio 2 MMR 2 Varicella 1 Tdap (Tetanus & Pertussis) 1 MCV4 (Meningococcal) GRADE 12 3 Hep B 5 DTaP 4 Polio 2 MMR 2 Varicella 1 Tdap (Tetanus & Pertussis) 2 MCV4 Prom 2015 is Saturday, May 9, 2015 The 2015 CCHS/ETA Prom is set for Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Grand Wayne Center, downtown Fort Wayne, from 7:30 P.M.—11:30 P.M. This year’s theme will be determined soon as well as ticket sales (dates/prices). The prom is open to all junior and senior students in good standing with Columbia City High School and Eagle Tech Academy. .Prom sponsors are Mrs. Melanie Bechtold and Mr. Phil Stanczak, both housed at the Eagle Tech Academy campus. Detailed information will be forthcoming. EAGLE EYE Page 5 Trimester 1 Honors Lists 2014—2015 GRADE 9 ALL A’S HONORS Jayma Lizabeth Acres Isabelle Jean Anglin Garrett Brian Anspach Logan David Bachelder Braden Joshua Baker Bryce Morgan Banks Lenah Marie Beck Eric Levi Burkholder Allison Kay Conrad Madison Nikole Cook Connor Jomar Davis Amber Rae Deno Jordon Creighton Fairchild Kendra Lynn Fausnaugh Shay Marie Feist Adrianna Arial Foster Shayla Nicole Harris Lauren Lian Hesting Tyler Joseph Hollis Ciarra Leigh Ivy Justin Robert Johnson Taylor Mae Jones Alyssa Renee Koch Sydney Lee-Ann Korte Breanna Rose Marie Lahr Braden J Lee Mackenzie Jo Martin Sarah Ann Peterson Frank Russell Planchon Jacob Andrew Rensner Taylor Renee Ruby Abigail Elizabeth Schrader Eric Joseph Yager Kamryn Jean Yenser Skylar McKenzie Zickafoose GRADE 10 ALL A’S HONORS Skyla Jo Alexander Kayla Jean Barcus Dustin Alan Braunsdorf Audrey Diane Cain Chase Tanner Clifford Abbigail Renee Copeland Jacob Reed Elkins Jacquelyne Eleanore Emenhiser Darian Raschel Farber Catherine Ann Marie Frei Bailee Mae Glass Taylor Rose Glass Timothy Rex Hearld Courtney Michelle Hile Andrew Richard Jagger Matthew Lloyd Kennedy Isabella Dalen Krieg Dayna Marie Kyler Hellen Kathleen Kyler Kalika Qiao Lacy Audra Dayan LaRue Emma Grace Lepley Georgia Pauline Lieb Valerie Michel Michel Ashley Katelynn Miller Emily Elizabeth Neher Chelsea Dyan Pettigrew Andrew Price Reed Dillon Michael Reed Khale Matthew Rider Holden Mark Schaefer Brendon Cole Slagal Avery Brianne Sparks Madyson Grace Stricker Raven Autumn Stump Sidney Michelle VanMeter Alexis Nicole Waldeck Madison Rose Whitaker Jayla Rene Wigent Rhea Emily Young Abigail May Gottfried Jasmine Nicole Hiss Kohltin Shon Hoeppner Nathan Ross Koch Rebecca Kay Lilly Zion Lee Ostheimer Samina Victoria Qureshi Baily Michele Rentschler Andrew Jordan Reynolds Eric Jeffrey Romanowski Evan Blake Sauers Kristen Melina Shively Ashley Lauren Williamson Caitlyn Dayle Zoltek GRADE 11 ALL A’S HONORS Oshion Evon Alexander Andrew Scott Applegate Athena Lynn Arnold Taylor Marie Daniel Jennifer Kayla Deathe Holly Carolann Deno Cayla Ane Ebersole Lewis Robert Elliott Brea Elizabeth Fisher Jonathan Elliott Fix Heather Ann Fritz Brennan Michael Fry Caitlin Co Gaff Molly Kaitlyn Green Rylee Nicole Hackworth Natalia Chablis Johnson Spencer Levi Klimek Gavin Edward LaRue Pichayathida Luanpaisanon Jacob Franklin Melvin Ryan Douglas Mosher Cooper Richard Parish Dylan Jeffrey Reed Danielle Marie Reust Natalie Ann Roberts Savanna Elizabeth Stoltz Dakota Sian Studebaker Veronica Mae Swick Alice Tola Daniel Joseph Weber Chanhwi Yang GRADE 9 A/B HONORS Alexis Marie Asfour Mollie Jeanne Baar Hannah Yvonne Behm Austin Matthew Bolt Bailie Eleanor Brown Amanda Marie Bufkin Ethan Jay Christen Tabitha Sue Coffelt Gina Marissa Coronato Haylee Jo Coyle Kaleigh Anne Craig Nicholas Alexander Decker Blake Dewitt Deno Emily Joy Doege Addison Cora Elsten Hannah Marie Foor Dayra Autumn Fry Haley Nicole Gibson Drake Justice Hammons Jaelyn Michele Himes Douglas Edward Hinen Jacob Thomas Hinen Jaylen Eva Hull Alissa Rose Jagger Cal Christopher Jones Emma Kay Jordan Lauren Margaret Keller Lauren Elizabeth Kleiman Trevor Charles Ladd Isaiah James Lahr Caleb Matthew Landis Marvin Dexter Lesley Zachary Douglas Lonsbury Molly Mackenzie Luther Cortney Marie Magers Peyton Reese Mann Joshua Robert Mattes Kyle Wayne McCain Courtney Renee Miquelon Shadd Micheal Miser Shelby Lynn Mosier Cole Alan Nix Klayton Lee Parker Hammad Anees Qureshi Brianna Rae Mitchell Reeves Garrett Richard Roehling GRADE 12 ALL A’S HONORS Kelsey Elizabeth Barker Brittany Nicole Bear James Austin Cash Madison Nicole Cochran Justin Thomas Dailey Courtney Jo Davis Drake Lee DeWitt Kathryn Genevieve Doehrmann Maximillian Joseph Dryer Kyle Monroe Egolf Meghan Colleen Fahl River Jackson Shearer Robert Thomas Sheets William Joseph Shelmadine Whitney Lauren Shelton McKenna Rose Sherman Elena Beatriz Silva Trenton James Lee Simmons Emilee Karianne Smith Lydia Rose Snodgrass Skylar Morgan Sowders Ashley Nicole Sturtevant Thomas Donald Weber Anna Danielle Weigold Madaya Joe Wheeler Dana Elise Zoltek Hannah Renee Zurbrick GRADE 10 A/B HONORS Heath Thomas Atkins Nathan Edward Baker Morgan Hanah Bales Jordan Michael Bechtold Brooklyn Alyn Bradley Ashlee Rene Brommer Allison Rae Brown Mydrae John Brown Hannah Lynn Clark Elise Gabrielle Cormany Myrissa Anne Crutchfield Megan Alyse Cummings Brandon Michael Davidson Derek Joseph Diamente Courtney Richelle Gibson Jesus Gil Jared Bauer Gilles Coulter Michael Grant Mills Mariah Katelin Greenwood Hailey Marie Hackworth Rachel Lynn Halbrook Madison Rachelle Hansen Alexis Nicole Harter Michael David Ianucilli Stuart Neville Ioane Megan Jenee Jagger Emily MariaAnn Johnson Jaden Avery Kempf Brittney Michelle Kinney Anna Claire Kneller Evan James Kumfer Ryan Joseph Kumfer Kaleb Michael Laux Ashtin Allen Lee Jacob Edward Mattes Blake Anthony Matteson Jacob Allen Matteson Kaitlyn Marie McCloughan Miranda Lee McConnell Erin Elizabeth McCullough Ashleigh Kaitlinne Miller Allison Marie Minier Devin Wade Minier Madison Lou More EAGLE EYE Page 6 Trimester 1 Honors Lists 2014—2015 Jeffery Robert Ochenas Hannah Marie Pease Cohen Scott Reimers Jasper Adam Matthew Rentschler Mekynzi Kayelin Renee Rice Elizabeth Louise Russell Kayla Rose Sinner Brock Eugene Snouffer Taylor Kristine Stetzel Colin Alan Straub Dominic Paul Thompson Ethan Tristan Tinsley Erin Nicole Trabert Carlee Ann Turner Morgan Ann Usher Crystal Brooke Van Houten Maggie Leigh Vandersaul Anna Grace von Seggern Caleb Michael Wakeman Brooks Robert Walker Jacob Matthew Whitehead Justene Elizabeth Whitehead Noah Zachary Wigent Autumn Nichole Wilson Samantha Jo Winebrenner Jamon Lee Winters GRADE 11 A/B HONORS Brandi Noel Alexander Ian Christopher Andrews Mason Andrew Arick Ashley Marie Aumsbaugh Aleksander L Baker Ashten Thomas Barnes Brook Renee Beezley Matthew William Benedict Veronica Irene Boyer Joshua Robert Christen Kierston Ann Clark Alyssa Sue Collins Lauren Michelle Cooper Hannah Elizabeth Cotter Regan Alexandra Decker Salvatore Richard Eriotes Gason Joseph Feist Aaron Troy Franks Breyanna Rose Gastineau Tyler David Green Isaiah Michael Hammons Lucas Garrett Hennessy Bridget Ann Hinen Jocylin Amber Hodges Starrla JeanMarie Hodson Allyssa Jane Jacobs Carmen Tryntje Jagger Katelyn Loren Johnson McKade Clair Kennedy Julia Elizabeth Kerr Hannah Elizabeth Koller Danielle Marie Kreienbrink Drew Alan Lamle Macenzie Leigh Lane Averi Michelle Litherland Sydnee Ann Macy Colin Travis May Andrew Scott McFarland Leah Marie Mills Galeana Tay Murphy Blake Michael Ousley Gavin Reed Parish Javier Ignacio Perez Lauren Victoria Rainey Kassandra Nicole Rawleigh Laurisa Taylor Rehrer David Matthew Rhoades Trevor Joel Scharpenberg Luke Noble Schrader Courtnee Brooke Schwenn Jessica Michelle Shelby Audrey Janelle Sjahfiedin Cameron William Slavich Bethanie Sue Smith Mckayla Gabrielle Smith Autumn Marie Stine Kendall Tiara Stiverson Spencer Shane Sunderland Hannah May Wappes Katie Danielle Weigel Hanalies Audreyanna Wissler GRADE 12 A/B HONORS Abigail Renee Atkins Justin Patrick Bachelder Maddison Paige Berlin Gunner Nickolas Bills Logan Jeffry Bockelman Christopher Robert Bogner Cassie Jo Bosselman Lyndsey Renee Brommer Claire Marie Brown Sydney Laine Burdge Katelyn Ann Cooper Jakeb Lee Craig Randi Lea Cunningham Jacob Evan Fox CariAnn Grace Freed David Leroy Fulk Megan Ann Gawthrop Alyssa Brickell Gomez Macie Lee Hinen Derek Roger Hufferd Jordan Lee Jones Adrian Linn Kimmel Samantha Rose Klemm Jordan Edward Lahr Brooke Renee Laux Braden Daniel Lecklider Audrey Renee Leonard Cheyenne Corey Lex Trent Donovan Lowder Taylor Nicole Martinez Derick Alan McCain Grant Aaron Mikel Carson Ray Miller Kailyn Paige Miller Devin Michael Minear McKenzie Lorraine Morse Braden James Myer Andrew Wilson O Dell Loren Brooke Ottinger Robert Howard Owen Colin Patrick Reidy Cecelia Rose Rentschler Marissa Joan Schoeff Hannah Cooper Schuck Myranda Leann Seaton Kaitlyn Justine Sheets Jaylen Maurice Smith-Fry Bayley Kathleen Smith Alexiz Neomy Sotelo Loryn Jane Usher Madison Morgan von Seggern Alexander Eugene Walters Nicholas Charles Weber Ashlyn Cole Wells Alyssa Brooke Wright Timothy Jan Yagel Students should have at least one NICE outfit for events such as National Honor Society, Honors Convocation (held during school hours May 15, 2015), holiday concerts (held December 15, 2014), awards presentations, and graduation (held June 5, 2015). Drivers Education Spring Session The spring session of Driver Education at Columbia City High School will run March 2-19, 2015. Cost is $270.00. Class meets from 3:45-6:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday and 3:45-5:15 P.M. on Fridays in Room 116 at Columbia City High School. The student MUST be 15 years old by March 2, 2015. Visit www.wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/ for an application. Contact Rachelle Patrick at 260.244.6136 patrickrl@wccs.k12.in.us with questions. TRIMESTER 2 November 11—February 20; Professional Day is February 23 (no students). TRIMESTER 3 February 24—May 22; (There are 8 makeup days available after May 22). CCHS Graduation is Friday, June 5, 2015, 6:00 P.M. (gymnasium). Graduation Practice will be held the morning of June 5. Honors Convocation will be May 15, 2015, during the school day. EAGLE EYE Page 7 CCHS Book Fees for 2014/2015 Due date for 1st Trimester—September 12, 2014. Due date for 2nd Trimester—December 12, 2014. Due date for 3rd Trimester—March 13, 2015. Any outstanding balance at the end of the school year may be sent to collections. Parents can no longer pay for textbook fees online through MyPaymentsPlus. Please contact Mary Thomas, Treasurer, for payment information for your child at 260.244.6136, extension 3214, or e-mail thomasml@wccs.k12.in.us. Fees vary according to grade level and courses taken. Forms regarding a payment plan can be accessed online through Harmony. Mail payments to: Columbia City High School, 600 North Whitley Street, Columbia City, IN 46725, Attention of Mrs. Thomas. ETA book rental is to be sent to CCHS as well. CCHS Dress Code (CCHS 2014/2015 Student Handbook—page 17) “Vulgar, lewd, or obscene language, gestures, and clothing disruptive to the educational process (this includes alcohol, tobacco, or drug related clothing) have no place in an educational environment. Students of CCHS are expected to abide by the following: —No bare midriff —No cleavage (top or bottom) —No “spaghetti strap” or “string” tops —No “nightwear” or underwear worn as a replacement for outerwear —No hats or hoods in school —No holes in any part of the clothing above the knee —No chains hanging from clothing —No gloves or hand wear —Sayings, words or pictures on clothing must be appropriate for the school environment. Length of shorts and skirts—appropriate as deemed by administration—good rule of thumb—longer than fingertips when arms are placed at student’s sides. A student’s shirt will be deemed inappropriate if the neckline of the shirt is below hand-width from the clavicle.” Columbia City High School has a dress code policy in place at Columbia City High School. We want to help our students focus on the great instruction taking place in each classroom. Please continue to help assist us by monitoring what your child chooses to wear to school. We appreciate your continued support. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Whitley County Consolidated Schools Corporation is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, handicapping conditions, or national origin including limited English proficiency, in any employment opportunity. No person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination on such basis under any educational program or student activity. For further information, clarification, or complaint (grievance) procedures, please contact the Superintendent’s office ( 260.244.5771) or the following: Dr. Patricia O’Connor, A.D.A. Coordinator (American with Disabilities), Section 504 Coordinator, Title Coordinator (gender discrimination) Title VI Coordinator (race, color, creed, national origin) Whitley County Consolidated Schools 107 N. Walnut Street Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Telephone: 260.244.5771 oconnorpc@wccs.k12.in.us EAGLE EYE Page 8 EAGLE EYE Page 9