Connections William J Palmer High School Lara Disney, Principal

IMPORTANT DATES
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Connections
Aug 6 12th Grade Check In 8-11
am 11th Grade Check In 12-3 pm
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Aug 7 Bus Rider Check In 8-9 am
William J Palmer High School
9th Grade Check in 9-noon
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Aug 9 10th Grade Check In 8-11
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Aug 14 Welcome Night for New
Lara Disney, Principal
Students and Parents 6 pm
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men /Half Day for New Students
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Aug 18 Make Up Check In 8-10
am
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T O
S C H O O L
2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5
Message From The Principal
Dear Palmer Parents and Students,
Aug 19 First Day for All Students
together
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B A C K
Aug 18 First Full Day for Fresh-
Aug 20 Migration Celebration 7
pm in the Courtyard
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Sep 1 Labor Day NO SCHOOL
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Sep 4 Open House 6 pm
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Sep 11 Career Fair
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Sep 19 Club Crawl
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Sep 26 Professional Dev. Day No
Students
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
I am thrilled to be preparing for the start of the 2014-15 school year. While you still have a couple of weeks
remaining in your summer break, I wanted to ensure that you had this information in a timely manner.
I am proud to announce that Palmer was named one of the top high schools in the United States by the
Washington Post. This makes a total of seven years in a row now! I work with fabulous teachers and staff
on a daily basis, and we are excited that you have chosen Palmer High School for your child.
This newsletter focuses on fall check-in procedures and other start up activities. There are also multiple
forms included. If you take the time to fill them out in advance, the fall check- in process will flow much more
quickly. It is critical that we have up-to-date contact and health information so that we may contact you in a
timely manner should an emergency arise. Fees will be accepted via an online payment system for your
convenience.
We anticipate a large student body this year. Lockers will again be optional for students. Please be aware
that students with outstanding obligations will need to clear up those obligations in order to complete the fall
check-in process to include getting a class schedule. Students that are not up to date with their immunizations will not be allowed to start classes. If you have questions regarding immunization requirements,
please see pages 29-32 or contact the school nurse at angela.perry@d11.org.
Our daily schedule has changed. Please refer to the new bell schedule on page 15. Notice we have removed the Extended Learning Periods from our schedule. Students will have a late start due to PLC time
on Wednesdays. The PLC schedule will begin on August 27.
Beginning of Year
Check In Info
2-9
2014-2015 Calendar
1011
Attendance Policies
1213
Bell Schedule
14
Athletic Fees and
Electronics Policy
15
Coaches
16
Important Information
1720
IB News
21-
Meal Prices and Misc.
Information
25
Counseling Center
Information
2627
and enjoy the remaining days of summer!
Sincerely,
Immunization Info
2832
Lara Disney, Principal
Book Contract
33
Subscriber Service
35
Credit Card
37
Main Office:
328-5000
Asst. Prin. Geiser:
328-5004
Athl. Dir. Framel :
328-5043
SCRIIPS Info
39
Attendance:
328-5013
Asst. Prin. Claybaugh:
328-5005
Registrar:
328-5106
328-5014
Dean of Students Brown: 328-5039
IB Program:
328-5073
Dean of Students Lamphere:
328-5131
Counseling:
328-5012
Prin. Secretary:
328-5042
12th grade check-in: Wednesday, August 6 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. in the Eagle Wing.
11th grade check-in: Wednesday, August 6 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. in the Eagle Wing.
ALL bus students: Thursday, August 7 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Eagle Wing.
9th grade check-in: Thursday, August 7 9:00 a.m. - noon
10th grade check-in: Friday, August 8 from 8:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. in the Eagle Wing.
New student and 9th grade Open House: Thursday, August 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.
9th grade orientation with Link Crew: Monday, August 18 beginning at 7:40 a.m. in Erps Gym (located on
Wahsatch Street)
New student tour and walk through schedule: Monday, August 18 at 11:26 a.m.
2014 Open House: Thursday, September 4 in the auditorium. Musical entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m.
2014 Homecoming Week: September 22-26.
I look forward to seeing the students at fall check-in and parents at Open House. Until then, take good care
Important Numbers
14-15 Fees
41
Parking Permit
43
Business Office:
328-5044
Yearbook
45
Asst. Prin. Sec:
328-5011
Asst. Prin. Kilroy
328-5003
Important Check-In Information
The following information will be used to facilitate the opening for the 2014-2015 school year.
OBLIGATIONS – All obligations must be satisfied before you will be permitted to register. IF you have obligations, you may register
when you present a clearance slip from the Business Office. If you have received an OBLIGATION letter, your student has an outstanding balance that must be paid prior to fall check in. The Business Office now accepts VISA and MasterCard.
ACTIVITY TICKETS – The activity ticket will allow entrance for the student into all Palmer home games at no cost. This does not
include any playoff games, hockey games, and basketball tournament games. Option 1 $75.00 This ticket has a value of $180.00;
a yearbook is included in the cost of the activity ticket.Option 2 $20.00 This ticket does not include the yearbook, but does allow
admittance to home games. Bring your check (payable to Palmer High School) or cash to fall check-in or to the Business Office.
YEARBOOK - A yearbook can be purchased with the activity ticket for $75.00. A yearbook without the activity ticket costs $65.00
(this includes tax) through August 31, 2014. You can purchase a yearbook from September 1st through December 20th at a cost of
$70.00. As of January 1, 2015, any remaining books will be sold at $75.00 each.
P.E. UNIFORMS — SHIRT (REQUIRED) $10. For Reduced Lunch students the price is $5 for the shirt. Free lunch students will receive theirs for free. Parents must bring their Free/Reduced eligibility letter from the District during registration or to the Business
Office. If you have a P.E. uniform from a previous year you need not buy again.
PARENT PASSES– Parents can purchase punch cards for $25.00. These cards are valid at D11 sporting events. A punch card consists of ten punches (a $25.00 savings over paying at the door for an adult) which can be used for any sport and at any D11 facility
except playoff games, hockey games and certain tournaments run by the D11 schools. You can purchase these in the Business
Office.
CREDIT CARD POLICY
Authorized cardholder – must show ID. Charges for the exact amount of purchase only $1.00 fee for each credit card transaction.
Refunds will be applied back to card. No cash back
LOCKERS- Lockers will be optional this year. There is a $5 fee if you want a locker for the year. Any changes must be cleared
through your assistant principal. If your own lock is used, a key or combination must be registered with Mrs. Wagner in the Attendance Office. Students are responsible for the contents and the condition of the locker assigned to them. Please report any damage
or malfunction to an assistant principal or Mrs. Wagner. At the end of the school year, students will be charged for any damage to
their locker, so make certain that any damage is reported throughout the year.
SCHOOL PICTURES- See enclosed flier. All students will be photographed free for the yearbook at the time of Fall check-in.
Please dress appropriately. Please check the enclosed bulletin from the photographer if you wish to purchase a picture package.
ATHLETIC SIGN UP— Althetic sign up will not take place during fall check in. Althetic sign up for ALL sports will be August 5 from 68 pm and August 8 from 1-3 pm.
FEES—Fees can be paid online at www.myschoolbucks.com The website can be used to pay for school, club and activity fees. You
simply print your receipt to show teachers and sponsored when you make a transaction.
PARKING PERMITS
2014-2015 STUDENT PARKING PERMITS ARE $50. 00.
Palmer High School Picture Day
PICTURE DAY INFORMATION
Lifetouch will be at Palmer High School on
August 6, 2014, August 7, 2014
and August 8, 2014
If you are interested in ordering pictures you can go online to order.
There will be a limited supply of flyers available at registration.
Please go to mylifetouch.com to order today
Picture Day ID # CG333183Y0
At the end of ordering online
you will be prompted to print a BOARDING PASS.
Please bring this to picture day and give to your Lifetouch photographer.
You will have 7 days before picture day and 2 days after picture day to
place your order online.
THANK YOU!
Please call (888) 974-6867 for questions
Parents of Seniors:
To be in alphabetical order in the senior section of the yearbook, seniors need to have their pictures taken with LifeTouch at the
start of the year. If you have a senior picture taken that you want instead, we just place that over the LifeTouch copy. Seniors
can email me quotes as well. They then will need to check on the lists outside the Social Studies Office in mid-October to verify
that we have the pictures and quotes.
FALL CHECK IN SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Aug. 6
12th Grade check-in 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Eagle Wing)
A-C
8:00
D-G
8:30
H-J
9:00
K-L
9:30
M-N
10:00
O-R
10:30
S-To
11:00
Tp-Z
11:30
Doors close at 11:45
11th Grade check-in 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Eagle Wing)
A-C
12:45
D-G
1:15
H-L
1:45
M-N
2:15
O-R
2:45
S-Z
3:15
Doors closed at 3:30
Thursday, Aug. 7
Bus Students check-in 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (Eagle Wing)
9th Grade check-in 9:00-noon (Eagle Wing)
Buses arrive at 7:45 a.m. and depart at 11:10 a.m.
A-G
8:00
H-L
9:00
M-R
10:00
S-Z
11:00
Doors close at 12:15
Friday, Aug. 8
10th Grade check-in 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 Noon (Eagle Wing)
A-C
8:00
D-G
8:30
H-J
9:00
K-L
9:30
M-N
10:00
O-R
10:30
S-To
11:00
Tp-Z
11:30
Doors close at 11:15
***Bus pick-up for bus students will begin at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, August 7. Please see attached bus stops and times for bus student check-in. Any bus student who rides the bus on Thursday, August 7, may check in at 8:00 a.m. Buses will depart from Palmer at approximately 11:10 a.m.
The check-in process is a very important procedure that your student needs to complete. At times, lines may be very long and
your student will be here until the process is complete. Please be aware of the time involved and plan accordingly. Please do
not arrive earlier than your designated time.
Herff Jones, the supplier of Palmer’s class rings and graduation supplies, will be at Fall check-in on August 6th for Juniors and
Seniors.
First Day of School
Monday, August 18 7:40-3:01 FRESHMAN
11:26-3:01 INCOMING NEW STUDENTS
Freshmen will meet at ERPS gym at 7:40-11:26 (Buses will arrive at 7:30 a.m. Buses will run normal routes.)
Lunch will be from 11:26-12:10 Buses will depart at 3:10 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug 19 7:40-3:01 NORMAL CLASSES FOR GRADES 9-12
(Buses will run normal routes.)
THE FOLLOWING CENTRALIZED STOPS WILL BE USED FOR PALMER H.S.
August 7, 2014
7:45 am Drop off at / 11:10 am Departure from Palmer H.S.
BUS #1 –
Grant Elementary
7:10
11:45
Roundtop Dr @ Tuckerman Ln at the Park
7:20
11:35
Ranch Ln & Garden Ranch Dr
7:30
11:25
Palm Dr & Regent Cir
7:35
11:20
Crestline Manor
7:15
11:40
Sunset Creek Apts.
7:20
11:35
Sunflower Rd & Cascade Ave
7:25
11:30
Edison E.S.
7:35
11:20
Bennett Ave & Patrician Way
7:20
11:35
McArthur Ave & Caramillo St
7:25
11:30
Alexander Rd & E. San Rafael St
7:30
11:25
E St. Vrain St & Anderson Rd
7:35
11:20
7:30
11:25
Garo Ave & Gomer Ave
7:25
11:30
Boggs Pl & Preuss Rd
7:30
11:25
Las Animas & Foote Ave
7:35
11:20
Bus #2 –
Bus #3 –
Bus #4 –
Ivywild E.S.
Bus #5 –
FALL CHECK-IN NEWS & NOTES
Fall Check-In Procedure
1. Where to Report – Eagle Wing
2. Guidelines:
Please bring a pencil or pen to Fall check-in.
 You will not be permitted to check in prior to your assigned time, with the exception of bus
students (see below). If you miss your appointed time, you may report at any later time until
check-in closes.
 If you miss Fall check-in August 6,7 & 8, you can do a make-up on August 18th from 8:00—
10:00 am. Make-up registration will be held in the lecture hall and renaissance hallway.
You will not be able to attend classes until all Fall registration check-in paperwork is complete.
If your paperwork is not complete and turned in, report to the lecture hall on August 18th at
8:00 a.m.
No schedule will be issued until all forms are filled out and returned.
All students must check in before going to classes.
 Complete the attached Blue Student Information/Health Information Card and the
attached Health Information form prior to coming to Fall check-in.
 It is important that your student bring the following to check-in: emergency phone numbers and parent/guardian phone numbers are essential. If there is no home phone number
and/or work phone number, you must send a note with your student to verify this. Failure to
have this information at Fall check-in will delay your student’s process.
 If immunization records are not presently on file at Palmer, you must bring proof of immunization. This is required by state law.
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Welcome Night for New Students and Parents
Please join us Thursday, August 14 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium
to learn about your new school.
Make-Up Check-In
Monday, August 18th 8:00—10:00 a.m. in the lecture hall.
If you are unable to attend any of these sessions, it is essential that you return the enclosed form verifying your intent to
attend Palmer High School.
Open House
Thursday, September 4, 2014
6 p.m. in the auditorium
IMMUNIZATIONS
High School students entering 10th, 11th, 12th grade are required by state law to have a Tdap immunization for the 2014
-2015 school year. If your student has already gotten this important booster shot, thank you! If not, please make an appointment to get this done as soon as possible, and bring proof of the immunization to the school office before the start
of school on August 19th.
Attention: Incoming Palmer Freshmen
Link Crew Plans Orientation for the Class of 2018 August 18, 2014
The Link Crew Leaders at Palmer High School have planned a really exciting freshmen orientation for the incoming class of 2018
on your first day of school, August 18th. The day will start in Erps Gym on Wahsatch (between Boulder and Platte) at 7:40 a.m.
All freshmen will spend the morning with the Link Crew Leaders making new friends, learning about Palmer High School, and
hanging out with upperclassmen. The Link Crew Leaders will take you on a tour of the school that will have you navigating the
halls like a veteran. All freshmen will be given a helpful list of “The Ten Things Every Freshman Should Know about Palmer”
generated by the Link Crew Leaders. You will receive your class schedule after lunch and will go to all of your classes and meet
your teachers during the second part of the day. Parents, please notify Mr. Ortiz (ortizjl@d11.org) if your child has any special
needs that the Link Crew Coordinators should be aware of.
Return this form ONLY if you will NOT be able to attend the
Fall Check-In session in August.
Fall check-in Verification Form
Palmer High School
If you are unable to attend one of the check-in sessions scheduled for August 6,7,or 8, please complete the information below and mail this form to Palmer High School prior to August 6, 2014. It is essential that you
attend one of the registration sessions or return this form verifying your intent to attend Palmer High school in
order to hold your space in the school. This confirmation is particularly important given our current enrollment
for the 2014-2015 school year.
PLEASE PRINT
Student Name:____________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________
Reason for missing Fall check-in________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
The student listed above will not attend Fall check-in but will be attending Palmer High School August 19, 2014,
the first day of school.
Parent/Guardian Name_________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________ Date________________________
Return this form to:
Fall check-in Attention: Lara Disney
Palmer High School
301 N. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, Co.
80903
Return this form ONLY if you are UNABLE to attend Fall check-in
Attendance Policies
All student absences should be excused by parent/guardian within
48 hours.
The Attendance recording lines are open 24 hours a day for your calls.
Attendance phone lines are:
Cathy Wagner
328-5013
DeLynn Maberry 328-5014
The Spanish Language Attendance Line is 328-5133
If you call after 3:15 p.m. your call will not be processed until the following school day and you will receive an auto-dial call informing you of
your student’s absence that day. The attendance office receives an average of 300 calls each day and we process the calls as quickly as possible
in the order received. We DO NOT make confirmation calls due to the large number of calls received daily. It is highly likely that your call will go
to voicemail in the morning as we retrieve recorded messages. Please leave a message and we will get to it.
WHEN YOU CALL THE ATTENDANCE LINE:
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SPELL YOUR STUDENT’S FIRST AND LAST NAME.
When reporting a partial day absence please state the time NOT THE PERIODS, i.e. 9:00 am to10:00 am– NOT 2ND AND 3RD PERIODS. We have
various schedules for different days.
IF YOU ARE PICKING UP YOUR STUDENT EARLY :
PLEASE NOTIFY ATTENDANCE THE DAY BEFORE OR A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS PRIOR TO PICK UP TIME This is a big school. There are 4 buildings and we cover 3 city blocks. It can take a minimum of 15 - 20 minutes to get your student from class-even for emergencies. The two hour
window gives enough time to process the message, write the pass, and send a runner to get your student. When this procedure is followed your
student should be dismissed on time.
DO NOT SEND NOTES OR EMAILS– WE ONLY ACCEPT PHONE CALLS.
We appreciate your help in insuring the accuracy of your student’s attendance by utilizing Parent Connect on a regular basis. If you feel there
has been an error please contact us immediately.
YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORTY .
Palmer Attendance and Extracurricular Activity Privileges Policy
Palmer High School expects students to attend all of their classes on a daily basis. Students who show a
commitment to their academic studies by having consistent attendance will continue to have the privilege
of attending extracurricular activities. However, students who do not attend classes regularly will no longer be allowed to attend Palmer High School activities.
Students with 15 or more unexcused classroom period absences during a nine week quarter will be ineligible to attend extracurricular activities for the rest of the quarter and the following nine-week quarter. This
includes athletic events, plays, concerts and dances held at Palmer High School. This also includes prom
which is an off-campus event. Every three (3) unexcused tardies will count as one (1) unexcused absence.
Students who have 15 or more unexcused classroom period absences during the fourth quarter of the
year will be ineligible to attend extracurricular events during the first quarter of the next year.
The Palmer administration believes students should have the opportunity to prove they have solved their
attendance issues. Therefore, students may regain eligibility if they have no unexcused classroom period
absences for the first five weeks of a quarter.
If Homecoming falls before the five week grace period ends, students may regain eligibility for Homecoming if they have had no unexcused absences from the first day of school until the 5th Friday of school.
Likewise, in the spring students may regain eligibility in time for Prom if they have no unexcused classroom period absences from the beginning of quarter four until the prom date if Prom is before the five
week grace period.
Students who have 15 or more classroom period unexcused absences will be placed on a not approved
list, have their ID punched, and will not be allowed to attend events at Palmer High School.
Athletes are governed by CHSAA rules for eligibility and will continue to be governed by those guidelines
for participation. However, an athlete will be held to the same rules for attending all other events.
Students in music or drama classes, or who participate in extra-curricular events such as Science Fair or
Mock Trial may be a participant during an ineligible quarter, but may not attend events in which they do
not participate.
All absences must be excused within the 48 hour guidelines set forth by the Board of Education.
2014-2015 Athletic Fee Structure
Non-District 11 Student Athletic Fees
Hockey/Lacrosse—$300.00, Golf— $150.00,
All other sports— $123.00
PROOF of Free/Reduced Lunch Eligibility MUST BE PROVIDED
To get a copy of your free/reduced lunch eligibility please contact Laurie at 520-2924, Free/
Reduced Meal Application, Food Services.
High School Athletic Fees
Full
Reduced Lunch
Free Lunch
Athletics fee
$82.00
$55.00
$27.00
2nd Sport Same Season
41.00
28.00
14.00
3rd Sport in School Year
41.00
28.00
14.00
Hockey/Boys Lacrosse Fees
200.00
134.00
66.00
Girls Lacrosse
82.00
55.00
27.00
Golf
100.00
67.00
33.00
Family Annual Maximum
Fee (excluding Hockey,
$250.00
Lacrosse and Golf)
2014-2015 Electronics Policy
Schools can regulate the possession and use of electronic signaling devices.
Students may use electronics before school, during passing periods, at lunch, and after school.
DURING CLASS PERIODS, STUDENTS MAY USE ELECTRONICS ONLY WITH TEACHER PERMISSION. OTHERWISE THEY MAY NOT BE
USED
(including talking, listening, recording, ringing, text messaging, checking the time, taking pictures, etc.).
If the classroom policy is that electronics may not be used,
then the electronic device must be powered off during class time.
Phones may not be on, ring, or vibrate during the class period.
The discipline matrix for violations of this policy will be as follows:
1st Violation
Confiscate the electronics and arrangements for parent pick up.
2nd Violation
Confiscate the electronics, assign 2 hours of detention, arrangements for parent pick up.
3rd Violation
Confiscate the electronics, suspension for defiance, arrangements for parent pick up
PALMER HIGH SCHOOL
VARSITY COACHES
2014-2015
FALL SPORTS
FOOTBALL
JEFF PRIESTLEY 970-313-7982
CROSS-CTRY
ROB GILLIAM
328-5054
VOLLEYBALL
SERGIO RANGEL
325-6865
BOYS SOCCER
ERIC LICHAA
210-4161
SOFTBALL
STEVE DeFELICE
495-2127
BOYS GOLF
JASON KOHL
287-3070
BOYS TENNIS
TODD NELSON
CHEER
BRITTNEY FRANSIOLI 328-5146
WINTER SPORTS
B. BASKETBALL
328-5055
JIMMY GRANTZ
591-6429
G. BASKETBALL
DAVE SHACKELFORD 338-5382
HOCKEY
PAUL BINGHAM
WRESTLING
MARTIN DAVIDSON 205-3665
GIRLS SWIM
GEOFF LEWIS
640-6701
328-5049
SPRING SPORTS
GIRLS SOCCER
ERIC LICHAA
210-4161
TRACK
GERALD FREEMAN 232-7750
GIRLS GOLF
JASON KOHL
GIRLS TENNIS
MIKAEL PETERSON 238-0934
BOYS SWIM
KAYLA DOOLEY
BASEBALL
MIKE HAGEN
GIRLS LACROSSE
TBA
BOYS LACROSSE
DANIEL BOWAN (410) 980-6386
287-3070
328-5092
210-9233
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
JEAN WITTWER
ATHLETIC SEC.
328-5180
MARIPAT WEBSTER
BUSINESS ASST.
ROBERT FRAMEL
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
328-5043
KEVIN DEIHL
ATHLETIC TRAINER
373-2788
328-5044
BOYS TENNIS
Prepare for Boys Tennis tryouts with a mini-camp before
school. July 31, Aug 1 & 2, Aug 4 & 5 from 8:00-10:30 at
Palmer High School
Try-outs will be held the week of Aug 11 from 3:20-6:00 with
flexibility for weather
Parent Connect
Parents who do not have a Parent Connect PIN number need to come to the Palmer Media Center with a photo ID. A librarian will verify your ID with the D11 profile on record and give/assign you a PIN and password. Alternatively, if your email address is registered with the D11 Database (Q), you may request that your PIN and
password be sent via email. If you have more than one student in District 11, you should only need one PIN
and password; if all the students in a family are not under one account, please contact the media Center to
update the account.
Mock Trial
Mock Trial is unique. No other program incorporates all the higher thinking skills, debate, acting, story telling, understanding of our legal system, AND team work. Palmer Mock Trial is entering its 18th year.
Mock Trial has helped prepare members for highly competitive college careers, even acting and legal careers. No other competition generates adrenaline through thinking like Mock Trial. It is unique.
Building on the success of our Colorado State Championship in 2013, a select group of highly motivated students will
work together from September to March. In this time we will have two tournaments (possibly three) and several scrimmages with other schools. Practices will be two nights a week (total of 5 hours) and require a commitment of 10 hours a
week in personal development work.
After August 23rd, contact Mark Qualls (719) 964-5949 for more details.
Juniors and Seniors interested in playing PowderPuff football for Homecoming can sign up and
purchase the necessary t-shirts and jerseys at
registration in August! The cost will be between
$10-$15.
This summer:
Play in the Pikes Peak Junior Tournaments and/or Colorado Junior Golf Tournaments.
Take Lessons.
Arrive next season ready to compete.
Complete and turn-in the Athletic Participation Form to the Business Office. This form must be
on file in the Business Office before you can try-out for the team.
2014-15 Golf Try-Outs:
When: Monday, August 4th through Wednesday, August 6th
Where: Cherokee Ridge Golf Course, 12pm (Meet @ Putting Green)
The top eight players will make the team.
Practice Begins: Thursday, Aug. 7th
First Tournament: Week of Aug. 11th
We have only one week of practice before we begin league tournaments!
Questions, contact Coach Kohl: 287-3070 (cell) or email kohljl@q.com
From THE ART CORNER:
Welcome to the Visual Arts Department. Our teaching is based on the premise that
all students can create! We will communicate through progress reports, emails, calls
and teacher websites. Students are encouraged to explore the visual arts, they may
select from drawing, computer art, ceramics, digital photography, painting, AP studio
art, MYP art and IB art. With these choices they may be required to bring a sketchbook, digital camera (for photo class *no cellphones), writing tools and appropriate
materials fee. These fees are outlined in the course descriptions on the Palmer Website.
Feel free to contact, Claudia Tucker, Art Department Chair at tuckec@d11.org with
questions or concerns.
Student ID Requirements for 2014-2015
In order to improve safety and attendance Palmer students are required to carry their Palmer ID with them whenever they are on school
grounds or attending a school activity. If a student is asked to show
their ID and does not have their ID the student will be required to immediately replace their ID at a cost of $5. If the student is unable to pay
the fee your student will be placed on obligation or may choose to work
off the fee. Please help your student avoid unnecessary fees by encouraging them to carry their school ID with them at all times.
VOLUNTEERS
We have multiple opportunities and events where volunteers are needed at Palmer. We would love to have you as a registered volunteer. To register, please go to
the Palmer home page and click on the NTouch icon on the lower left side of the
index. Follow the instructions to register. Print your registration and bring it to the
Principal’s Secretary, Tammy Thompson, 328-5042. Whether it is a one time event
or an ongoing program all volunteers must be registered in the NTouch system. If
you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Thompson at the above
number. If you have registered in the past, you will already be in the system and
will be able to start volunteering immediately. Thank you.
Gifted and Talented (GT) –
Please visit the Palmer GT website for current information –
http://palmer.d11.org/Pages/GT/Pages/Gifted-and-Talented.aspx
Colorado law requires an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) for all identified gifted (GT) students in the
state. It’s the state’s way of enforcing a law passed several years ago to ensure gifted students are
identified and GT programming is provided to them. Colorado is one of the few states fortunate to
have such a law.
All families of gifted students at Palmer High School will receive a GT letter in the mail before September, 2014, with instructions for writing their online ALP. Once the ALP is completed, students
will be offered the opportunity to meet with the Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT) to discuss and implement individualized goals and actions appropriate to the student.
Michael Chamberlin
Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT)
michael.chamberlin@d11.org
National Honor Society –
The Palmer High School Chapter is open to qualifying juniors and seniors.
Please visit the Palmer Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) for more
information –
http://palmer.d11.org/Pages/National-Honor-Society.aspx
Michael Chamberlin
NHS Advisor
michael.chamberlin@d11.org
Freshman Tours
The CSHS/Palmer Alumni Association
Started in 1984, the current Alumni Association has been considered one of the most active
Alumni Associations in the nation. Not only are there scholarships offered, but other support
to the school is provided—many things of which you’ll most lively never even hear about. But
there are the Freshmen Tours, Beautification Day, I Love to Read and the Senior Brunch.
There is the history of the school and school traditions that we continue to make sure that
folks don’t forget. There is also the Alumni Historical Room on the 3rd floor (by appt.). This
houses not only mementos of the school and its history, but memories of past students, too.
Do you know how many family members (parents, grandparents, etc.) went here? Chances
are that there are some.
Please, visit our website: http://cshs-palmer-alumni.org and find out who to contact for general information. We also have our Facebook page: CSHS-Palmer Alumni Association, Inc.
IB NEWS
A preview of the 2015 IB exam schedule
IB has released the exam schedule for 2015, and it includes an exam on Palmer’s graduation day and several exams after graduation. As an international organization with schools in well over one-hundred countries, it is not
possible for IB to construct an exam schedule with accounts for local events – including graduation ceremonies
and sports competitions.
Palmer’s graduation will be on the morning of May 20, and one of the tests for Computer Science is also that
morning. Fortunately, at just an hour in length this is one of the shortest exam papers, and we will be able to
test students in a room in the World Arena while the rest of the seniors practice prior to the ceremony. We successfully used a similar workaround several years ago with one of the Physics papers.
There are exams in Higher Level Math and Environmental Systems occurring in the days after graduation (May
21 and 22). It is important to plan trips and other post-graduation activities with the exam schedule in mind. The
IB does not offer any make-ups, and a student who misses any exam (except under circumstances beyond a student’s control, such as serious illness or car accident) is automatically ineligible to receive the IB Diploma.
Summer assignment for rising IB seniors: Extended Essay research
One of the core IB Diploma requirements is the completion of a 4000-word research paper, called the Extended
Essay, about a topic that fits underneath one of the IB subjects (courses). For most students, this means writing
an essay in History, Chemistry, English, Environmental Systems, and the like. A few students select IB subjects
that do not have corresponding courses we offer at Palmer, such as Peace and Conflicts Studies, or opt for an
essay in World Studies that examines a global problem with local implications from an interdisciplinary perspective.
The purpose of the Extended Essay is to give IB students experience in one of the more common college writing
assignments: the research-based term paper.
This summer, rising IB seniors should be reading and researching their topics with an eye towards completing a 2
-3 page sentence outline and an annotated bibliography with a minimum of ten, high-quality sources. The outline and bibliography are due on Monday, August 25.
During the first quarter, students will produce a 3000-word rough draft, due Tuesday, October 21. Final drafts
are due Wednesday, January 7.
All students have selected a supervisor from among the Palmer faculty. The role of the supervisor is to assists in
the various aspects of the process. Contact with supervisors is not required over the summer, but it is certainly
allowed, and many students and supervisors have exchanged contact information to make this possible.
IB Diploma rate hits 63% for the class of 2014
In July IB seniors received their results on IB exams taken in May. A total of twenty-four points
earned for performance on exams in six subjects are required to earn the Diploma. In addition, students must –successfully complete three “core” requirements: the Extended Essay
(EE), a course in Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and activities related to Creativity, Action, and
Service (CAS).
This year, 44 seniors out of 70 who completed all assessment requirements earned the Diploma, for a pass rate of 63%. This overall result is below Palmer’s historical median of 73%,
which is also the average for schools in the Americas region. The worldwide average typically
runs in the low to mid 80s.
The subjects with the highest average scores at Palmer were English, Chinese, History, World
Religions, and Math Studies, all of which were above their respective worldwide averages.
Students who earn the IB Diploma are guaranteed in some states and colleges a minimum
number of semester credit hours. For instance, students who attend Colorado public universities, such as the University of Colorado and Colorado State schools must, by law, be granted
24 credit hours if they have earned the Diploma.
The success of any IB Diploma program cannot be measured by pass rate statistics alone. All
IB Diploma students are exposed to a rigorous, world-class education, which experience indicates prepares them well for college and global citizenship.
D-11 to pay for IB exam fees this year
In keeping with its policy to provide access to college credit opportunities at no cost to students, District 11 will pay IB exam fees owed by juniors and seniors for the May 2015 exam
session. This represents a considerable savings to students and their families. Exams will cost
$110 per test this coming year, with the typical senior testing in four subjects for a total bill of
$440. The first time a student registers for any exams (usually the junior year), he or she also
incurs a one-time registration fee of $160. With most juniors taking two exams, the total bill
comes to $380 for a typical IB 11th grader.
The “no IB exam fees” policy applies to all Palmer IB students, whether or not families participate in the free or reduced lunch program.
The IB Parent Advisory Board (IBPAB)
The IB Parent Advisory Board is a group of parents with children in the IB program, We meet once a month with Diploma Program Coordinator Steve Kern and
Middle Years Coordinator Carolyn Derr to facilitate parent invlovement and support for
the Palmer IB activities throughout the school year. Some of the activities are Personal Project Nights, Community Service Night, Teacher Appreciation, and Senior Celebration. We also do some fundraising for IB needs. One of the biggest advantages for
parents is that we get to find out what is going on behind the scenes and what is coming up in the IB world from Carolyn and Steve.
Any parent is welcome to the meeting or can just be on the email list and help out
where needed throughout the year. Email Polly Fiedler to get on the list. Include the
class your child/children are in.
We will be having a meeting at Ivywild at 6:00pm on Thursday, August 7 to set the direction for next year. Our first regular meeting will be 7:00am on Wednesday, September 3 in the Commmunity Room off of the cafeteria.
We have had different meeting times over the years and this seems to be the best
time at 7am to accommodate the most peoples’ schedules, most importantly, Steve’s
and Carolyn’s. But if this does not work for you, and you have a creative idea for a
different way to do it, contact either of the co-chairs, and we will consider it.
We also have a Facebook page where you can follow along.
IBPAB BOARD 2014-2015
Co-chair Polly Fiedler pollyfiedler@comcast.net, 444-0141
Co-chair Karen Jones wedgewoodcottage@q.com, 641-1355
Secretary Hillary Becker hillarybeck5@hotmail.com, 963-6634
Treasurer Diane Reece reece2-2@comcast.net, 632-2598
2014-2015 MEAL PRICES
Meal Prices
FY2015
Full Meals
Breakfast - Free*
Breakfast - Reduced Price***
Breakfast - Full Price
Adult Breakfast**
Lunch - Free*
Lunch - Reduced Price* Grades K-2***
Lunch - Reduced Price* Grades 3-12***
Lunch - Full Price
Adult Lunch**
Elementary
$
$
$
1.30
$
1.65
$
$
$
$
$
0.40
2.30
3.15
Middle
$
$
$
1.40
$
1.65
$
$
$
$
1.40
1.65
$
$
NA
0.40
2.70
3.15
NA
$
0.40
$
2.45
$
3.15
High
$
$
$
* Free and Reduced Price meal applications will be made available "on-line" through a web-based application process in SY13-14 and are also
available at all school offices or cafeterias. http://www.d11.org/FNS/Pages/Free-and-Reduced.aspx
** Set according to CDE price guidance policy. Same entrée portion as MS or HS meal.
Method 1 used: Highest student price + value of USDA commodity assistance.
*** The Colorado State Legislature passed laws that eliminated the “reduced price” for breakfast in ALL grades and for lunch in Grades K-2 only,
making this meal FREE for students who qualify for “reduced price.”
Milk
White Milk
$
0.55
$
0.55
$
0.55
Chocolate Milk
$
0.65
$
0.65
$
0.65
MIGRATION CELEBRATION DANCE
The Migration Celebration Dance is August 20th in the Palmer Courtyard. There will be music and dancing to welcome everyone back and welcome the Freshmen who have migrated into our Terror Tribe. The
Dance is from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $3.00. No guests will be allowed. Palmer IDs are required.
LINK CREW TRAINING
Link Crew Training for Link Crew Leaders is August 14 and 15. Both days are REQUIRED if you
want to be a Link Crew Leader. Orientation is the 18th and that day is also REQUIRED. Ms.
Rocky can’t wait to work with all of you.
Jordyn Reulecke, Class of 2014, was inadvertently left off the Perfect Attendance list in a previous newsletter. We apologize to
Jordyn and her family for the omission.
Prom 2015
The Palmer 2015 Prom will be held on May 9. There will be 450 tickets available for sale.
Seniors will have three days at the end of April to buy tickets before they go on sale to Juniors. Plan to buy your tickets early, once they are gone there will be no further options.
Happy Summer Break! Counselor’s Corner
By Carolyn Moyer, IB Counselor
With the publication of this newsletter, I know that the school year is coming to a close. Summer Break will
begin soon. Enjoy the break to rest and recover. Take time to read and consider doing the activities below to keep
your brain sharp!
Freshmen Students:
Look at a summer learning experience. A one-month or two-week summer program can offer you the opportunity to pursue a subject that you might not have had time for in school. A collection of summer opportunities is
kept in the counseling office. Summer employment or a volunteer summer experience can substitute for a summer
program and is extremely valuable.
Read, read, and read some more. There is no substitute for improving yourself academically and this is by
far the best preparation for the verbal section of the SAT and the reading/written language sections of the ACT test.
An academic student should have a free reading book going at all times. Do not put this personal goal off- waiting
until 11th or 12th grade- it will be too late by then.
Start a personal resume to keep track of activities and awards with the intention of adding to this each year.
A sample resume format can be obtained from your counselor.
Sophomore Students:
Continue reading this summer: increase your vocabulary and reading comprehension before your junior
tests.
To avoid junior panic, try to fit in a few college visits over the summer. Sit in an informational session, eat a
meal on campus, talk to current college students, and take a tour of the campus. This does not have to be an expensive visit, but can be done around the state at UCCS, CU- Boulder, Colorado College, Colorado School of Mines,
University of Denver, Colorado State University (Ft. Collins or Pueblo) etc. Call the Admissions Office to arrange a
visit.
Junior Students:
Either attend a good summer academic program, if possible, or continue to work. Both will look good to selective colleges. Visit colleges in June and July as was described earlier. Include college interviews in your to-do list.
Also fill out a college visitation sheet so that you will get on their mailing list and receive an application in the fall.
Take the time to shadow someone in a profession you are considering for a career.
Narrow down your college list and request applications during the summer. Check online applications and
the meta-applications like Common Application (www.commonapp.org) or APPLY (www.apply.com).
Start working on your college essays early so that you don’t have to dash them off in a hurry. Write several
essays and several drafts to produce your best work. Work on your extended essay. I would like to remind juniors
(soon to be seniors) and their parents that a viable rough draft of their extended essay is due within the first 9 days
of the senior year.
Update your personal resume with current year’s activities and awards. Look at how this might be presented
to highlight your personal strengths.
Complete the majority of your CAS hours by the end of the summer, and don’t forget those correspondence courses: Health & Economics. You’ll want to have these complete before the end of the 1 st semester of your senior year.
Remember they must be completed by December 19th, 2014.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
The “Going To College” night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014. This night is
for 10th and 11th grade students and their parents. Come learn more about the process of
preparing to apply for college, the application process, financial aid and more. Chris Christian, private College Counselor and myself will present with a question and answer time to
follow at the end. We hope to see you on the 22nd @ 6:30 pm in the auditorium.
Information from the Counseling Center
ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Parents are encouraged to remain informed about their student’s academic progress in school.
Please watch for the newsletters and read them for current information. We also encourage
parents to note progress report and grade report dates in their planners or cut out these dates
and post them in a visible place such as the door to the refrigerator. Students will be handed
their grades during class and parents should expect these reports to be brought home.
September 17
Mid Quarter Teacher Initiated Conferences 4 – 8 PM
September 25
Progress Report Quarter 1
October 30
Parent/Teacher Conferences 8 AM -- 8 PM
October 23
First Quarter Report Cards
November 21
Progress Report Quarter 2
January 8
1st Semester Report Cards
The following is the counselor caseload breakdown by last name:
(A-Ch) Ms. Julie Batchelder—328-5019—julie.batchelder@d11.org
(Ci-E) Ms. Dawn Boden—328-5008—dawn.boden@d11.org (Dept. Chair)
(F– J) Ms. Mel Bethards—328-5007—maryellen.bethards@d11.org
(K—N) Ms. Gannon Shea— 328-5040 - gannon.shea@d11.org
(O-Si) Mr. Howard Johnson—328-5009—howard.johnson@d11.org
(Sk—Z) Kristin Matta—328-5031—kristin.matta@d11.org
(10-12 IB) Ms. Carolyn Moyer—328-5006—carolyn.moyer@d11.org
SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE NOT PERMITTED
Students have already made course selections for the 2014-2015 school year. Staffing
determinations, class offerings, and room assignments were all based upon student selection
of classes. Furthermore, new students will need the available spaces in elective courses as they
enroll. Therefore, the only schedule changes that can be made by current students are those based
on the completion of summer classes or an agreed upon level change between the student’s parent
and teacher. For example, if a student finds Honors History to be beyond his/her ability level and his/her parent and teacher agree, then that student may change to a standard college preparatory history class.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS
ACT and /or SAT tests are required for anyone planning on going to college. ACT and SAT materials are available in the Counseling Center or online (Collegeboard.com or ACTstudent.org). Fee waivers for anyone who
qualifies for free or reduced lunch are also available. See your counselor for details.
COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY FUND STIPEND (COF):
In the past, the State of Colorado provided tuition support that figured into the published in-state tuition
cost at all Colorado public universities and colleges. Now, in order to receive this tuition support, a student
must do a one-time registration with the state. Be aware, this is not additional money, but it is the same
state funding that offsets resident tuition. To be eligible, the student must apply as soon as possible during
their high school years. If a student does not register for this tuition stipend, this amount will be added to
their tuition. All students are encouraged to apply immediately and not wait until they decide which college
they will attend. The one-time application takes about three minutes to complete requiring only legal name,
social security number, and date of birth. Apply for your stipend now at https://cof.college-assist.org
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
There will be two parent teacher conference opportunities this Fall. The first will be on Thursday, September 17th from 4-8 p.m. and will be a teacher initiated conference focusing on students who are at-risk.
The second opportunity will be on Thursday, October 30th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This will be the chance for
parents to schedule a time with the teachers they wish to see. These conferences will be scheduled using an
online software through the internet this year. Parents will be directed in the Fall to a web site and step-bystep instructions will be mailed with our Fall newsletter. There will not be a phone line offered for scheduling these conferences this year. Parents are encouraged to use their internet connection, possibly one at
work, public library, or we will have stations set-up in the office that staff can assist parents in using. The
window for parents through the internet will be made available in October. More information will be made
available in succeeding newsletters.
Palmer’s 2014 Fall Career Fair
Each year Palmer High School hosts a Career Fair for all 10th, 11th and 12th graders. It is held each September to give
students the opportunity to explore numerous career options as well as to bring key businesses/career fields into our
building. This year we have tentatively scheduled the fair for Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 8-12:15. We would
like to invite you to participate and share your knowledge of your career field. Please call Joan Sousa at 520-2302 if
you would like further details on how to participate in this event.
STUDENT CONTRACT
Book Loans
I, (print name) _______________________________ understand I am responsible to return all books assigned to me personally
during the calendar school year, which remain the property of Palmer High School and Colorado Springs School District 11. I understand books checked out under my name are considered a loan and are to be returned immediately upon completion of the
classroom assignment or course of study of the same calendar school year, not to extend beyond
the last day of school of the same.
If I withdraw from Palmer High School or graduate, I am to return all books assigned to my student account or submit payment
immediately for costs associated with lost or damaged books assigned
to me.
Furthermore, I understand books not returned, returned damaged or left unpaid may prevent me from receiving my diploma,
school transcripts, or registering for school in the fall of the following school year.
Student’s Signature __________________________________ Date ______________
Student’s ID# _________________ Grade ________ Year Graduate____________
Parent or Guardian
As parent or guardian of the above student, I agree to the above conditions and will be responsible for assuring this student’s obligations are clear according to this agreement.
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date ______________
Parent/Guardian Print Name ____________________________
Statute to hold records:
SECTION 1. 22-32-110 (1), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:
22-32-110. Board of education - specific powers. (1) In addition to any other power granted to a board of education of a
school district by law, each board of education of a school district shall have the following specific powers, to be exercised in its
judgment:
(jj) TO REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS OR THE RETURN OF LOANED TEXTBOOKS BY WITHHOLDING THE DIPLOMA,
TRANSCRIPT, OR GRADES OF ANY STUDENT WHO FAILS TO RETURN OR REPLACE ANY SUCH TEXTBOOKS AT THE COMPLETION OF ANY SEMESTER
OR SCHOOL YEAR. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL MAKE A REASONABLE EFFORT TO OBTAIN PAYMENT FOR LOST OR DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS. IF
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DETERMINES THAT A STUDENT IS UNABLE TO PAY, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY OBTAIN PAYMENT THROUGH OTHER
METHODS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PAYMENT PLANS OR SERVICE WITHIN THE SCHOOL IN WHICH THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED. THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY ALSO REFUSE TO ALLOW ANY STUDENT WHO COMPLETES GRADUATION OR CONTINUATION REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY GRADUATION OR CONTINUATION CEREMONY IF THE STUDENT HAS FAILED TO RETURN OR REPLACE ANY SUCH TEXTBOOKS PRIOR
TO THE DATE OF THE GRADUATION OR CONTINUATION CEREMONY .
SECTION 2. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.
Approved: April 14, 1999
Return this form at Fall Registration
SUBSCRIBER SERVICE FOR GRADES
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Your student gets a progress report at no charge but if you would like a duplicate progress report
and a duplicate report card mailed to you or to a second address, the charge would be $5.00 per
report. Please fill out the form below, ONLY one form for each student.
Here’s what you get for $5 per year mailed to any one address you designate for ONE student:
4- mid- quarter progress reports
1st and 3rd quarter grade reports
1st and 2nd semester grade reports
If interested, please return the following along with your check,
(made out to Palmer High School) to the Counseling Center.
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view it for free at our website at http://palmer.d11.org
Please mail all information to:
Subscriber Service/Counseling Center c/o William J. Palmer High School
301 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Total Amount enclosed:
Grades per student: $5.00_______________
Extra Newsletter: $5.00_______________
Total Amount:
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Palmer High School has teamed up with GLSCRIP. Palmer can purchase gift cards
at a discounted price. Parents, student, teachers, anyone can buy the gift cards
at face value. The discount that Palmer saved when purchasing the cards then is
passed on to the club, organization, or team the buyer wants to donate to. The
scrip order form that Robert made has a few of the companies that people can
buy from. Robert will order at least once a month on the first of the month. You
can use your credit/debit card to purchase the cards from Palmer.
Example: Robert buys $500 a month for Wal-Mart. He gives the cards to Natalie
and she shops at Wal-Mart just like normal and pays using the card instead of
the debit card. The $12.50 that the school profited from the cards goes to the
club of his choice.
On the following page is an order form you can use to order your SCRIP cards.
We will be ordering through the summer so place your order the last week of
each month so Robert can get your cards ordered on the first of the month.
Order Form:
I am getting ready to make an order. I will place the order on
1st of each month. Delivery should only take 3-4 days
Payment is NOT due until you pick them up.
Cash, Credit Card or check.
Name:
_________________________________________________
organization that you want donation to go to:
Business
amount
Phone:
_______________
_______________________________
club/team
QTY
Business
amount
club/team
QTY
Amazon.com
$25.00
3.00%
________
Little Caesar's Pizza
$20.00
8.00%
Andersons Market
$25.00
4.00%
________
Long John Silver's
$10.00
8.00%
Applebee's
$25.00
10.00%
________
Macy's
$25.00
10.00%
Arby's
$10.00
8.00%
________
Marshalls
**$25.00
9.00%
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
$10.00
9.00%
________
Noodles & Company
$10.00
8.00%
Bath & Body Works
$10.00
13.00%
________
NOOK by Barnes & Noble
$10.00
9.00%
Best Buy
$25.00
3.00%
________
Olive Garden ®
$25.00
9.00%
Bruegger's Bagels
$10.00
7.00%
________
Omelette Shoppe
$25.00
5.00%
Burger King
$10.00
4.00%
________
On The Border
$25.00
11.00%
Burlington Coat Factory
$25.00
8.00%
________
Outback Steakhouse
$25.00
8.00%
Carl's Jr.
$10.00
5.00%
________
Panera Bread
$10.00
9.00%
Chili's Grill & Bar
$25.00
11.00%
________
Papa John's Pizza
$10.00
8.00%
Chipotle Mexican Grill
$10.00
10.00%
________
Papa Murphy's Pizza
$10.00
8.00%
Cinemark Theatres
$25.00
4.00%
________
Pizza Hut
$10.00
8.00%
Cinemark Theatres Single Admit
$9.50
15.00%
________
Qdoba Mexican Grill
$25.00
7.00%
Cinemark Tinseltown
$25.00
4.00%
________
Quiznos
$10.00
10.00%
Cinemark Tinseltown Single Admit
$9.50
15.00%
________
Red Lobster ®
$25.00
9.00%
Cold Stone Creamery
$10.00
8.00%
________
Red Robin
$25.00
9.00%
Del Taco
$10.00
4.00%
________
Ross Dress for Less
$25.00
8.00%
Denny's
$10.00
7.00%
________
Safeway
$25.00
4.00%
Dick's Sporting Goods
$25.00
8.00%
________
Sam's Club
$25.00
2.50%
Domino's Pizza
$10.00
8.00%
________
Smashburger $10
$10.00
10.00%
Dunkin' Donuts
$10.00
3.00%
________
Starbucks
$10.00
7.00%
Einstein Bros. Bagels
$10.00
10.00%
________
SUBWAY® Restaurants
$10.00
3.00%
Fazoli's
$25.00
7.00%
________
T.J. Maxx
**$25.00
9.00%
Gap
$25.00
14.00%
________
Taco Bell
$10.00
5.00%
Gordmans
$25.00
7.00%
________
Target
$25.00
2.00%
Home Depot
$25.00
4.00%
________
Texas Roadhouse
$25.00
8.00%
Honey Baked Ham
$25.00
12.00%
________
TGI Friday's
$25.00
9.00%
iTunes®
**$15.00
10.00%
________
Walgreens
$25.00
6.00%
Jack in the Box
$10.00
4.00%
________
Walmart
$25.00
2.50%
Jamba Juice
$10.00
7.00%
________
Walmart
Wendy's
jcpenney
$25.00
5.00%
________
KFC
$5.00
8.00%
________
King Soopers
5.00%
________
Kmart
$50.00
$25.00
4.00%
________
Kohl's
$25.00
4.00%
________
These companies are only a small sample.
2.50%
$100.00
$10.00
4.00%
_______
_
_______
_
_______
_
_______
_
_______
_
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Please return to Robert Framel by noon on 1st
of each month.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 PARKING LOT REGULATIONS
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All vehicles parked on school property must be registered with the school and must display a current parking permit at all times.
A current driver’s license, valid vehicle registration, and valid proof of insurance must be presented at the time the permit is issued.
Vehicles parked on school property without a valid permit may be ticketed or towed away at the expense of the owner or operator. The
owner or operator may be summoned to appear in city court.
In accordance with District policy and regulations, routine patrolling of parking lots and an open view inspection of vehicles shall be permitted at all times.
In accordance with District policy and regulations, vehicles are subject to routine canine inspection while parked on school property.
In accordance with District policy and regulations, the privilege of bringing a vehicle on to school premises is conditioned on consent by the
driver to allow search of the vehicle when there is reasonable suspicion that the search will yield evidence of contraband.
In accordance with District policy and regulations, refusal by a student, parent or guardian, staff member or owner of the vehicle to allow
access to a vehicle on school premises at the time of a request to search the vehicle shall be cause for termination without further hearing of
the privilege of bringing the vehicle on to school premises.
In accordance with District policy and regulations, vehicles may be searched by law enforcement officials at any time allowed by law, including when such vehicles are parked off of school property.
In accordance with District policy and regulations, illegally parked vehicles may be immobilized with a boot. Violators will be required to pay
a fine before the boot is removed. Tampering with or damaging a boot will be grounds for disciplinary action.
Sitting in parked cars or loitering in the parking lot is prohibited.
The speed limit in the parking lot is 10 MPH and is strictly enforced for the safety of everyone. Violations may be grounds for revocation of
parking privileges.
Drivers are urged to keep their cars locked at all times. School District 11 is not responsible for lost or stolen items or damage to vehicles
which occurs on school property.
Lost or stolen permits must be reported to school security office immediately. You may be required to purchase another permit.
Persons operating and or parking vehicles on school property are subject to the lawful directions of school administrators, security personnel
or police. Violations may result in a traffic ticket or revocation of parking privileges.
Individual schools may post additional regulations.
Parking permit must be visiblie from outside the vehicle. Place the sticker ______________________________.
17. If you drive a different vehicle one day or you get a new vehicle, you must notify security first thing that morning, before you are issued a
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Date ____________________________
I, _______________________________________________________, acknowledge receipt of the above School District 11 parking
lot regulations form. I agree to know and understand the contents of this form.
Student Signature ___________________________________________ School ID#________________________________
Parent Signature ____________________________________________ School Permit # ____________________________
Year _____________ Make ___________________ Model _______________ License Plate # ________________________
Color ____________________
Verified: ____________ DL: YES______ NO ______ INS: YES ______ NO ______ Vehicle Registration: YES ______ NO ______
Retrospect/The Palmer High School’s FULL COLOR Yearbook
Soon To Be Seniors: It’s Their Year!
To the families of next year’s seniors:
Congratulations, your student is on the brink of one of life’s milestones: senior year and graduation. Yearbook wants to
help make the senior year special and preserve memories that seniors and their families can look back on for a lifetime.
Now is the time to start thinking about senior pictures, senior quotes and senior tributes to appear in next year’s
yearbook. To be in alphabetical order in the senior section, seniors need to have their pictures taken with LifeTouch at the
start of the year. If you have a senior picture taken that you want instead, we just place that over the LifeTouch copy.
Senior Portraits
The most important item seniors will have in yearbook is their
picture. The sooner you choose a photographer the better. You
receive a mailing soon with flyers from a number of professional
photographers in the area to help you make your choice. It’s best
the photo taken over the summer so that you can easily meet the
deadline for turning in senior photos next fall. Recommended
photographers are as follows: Charron Brock, Cheryl’s
Photography, New Concept Photography, Kirkland’s Photography
Seniors Inc.
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Oct. 4
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Here’s the information you and your photographer need:
 Size and Proportions: Photos should be cropped at
approximately 2½ by 3½ inches. (See sample at right.)
Please submit photos in these proportions. Do not submit
photos smaller than 2½ by 3½ inches, as enlarging photos
reduces reproduction quality. Submitting at a slightly larger
size is fine.
 Color Preferred: Color preferred, but we will also accept
black-and-white photos.
 Waist up shots preferred, not full body shots
 Please no hats or product names in the pictures
 Deadline: Friday, Oct. 4
Sample senior portrait at actual size:
 Submission requirements: Photos should be submitted
2½ X 3½ inches
digitally as jpeg files at a resolution of not less than
300 dpi. Photos can be submitted digitally via the Yearbook site on the Palmer homepage (www.d11.org/Palmer),
but we’ll send out more information about submitting senior photos next fall. If necessary, you can also submit
printed copies of your senior photo.
Senior Quotes
Have your student start thinking about a senior quote to run in the yearbook: A quote that reflects his or her values,
personality or outlook on life. Email quotes directly to Mr. Nelson at todd.nelson@d11.org by October 4. A list of senior
quotes and seniors who have had pictures sent in will appear outside of the Social Studies office after the October deadline.
Seniors need to double check that list to verify that we have the intended quotes and pictures.
Senior Tribute ads
Families can honor their graduating senior with a Senior Tribute ad. Senior Tributes will be available in full-page to
quarter-page sizes. Information and forms for Senior Tributes will be distributed next fall.
So, start preparing now for a great senior year and take advantage of all the ways yearbook can help you preserve the
memories for a lifetime.
If you have any questions, call Mr. Nelson at 328-5000 or e-mail at todd.nelson@d11.org
William J. Palmer High School
301 N. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903