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Welcome to our incoming freshman class of 2022! This was taken during our Camp Jag freshman orientation day last Friday, August 10th.
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Quick Links:
Voluntary Tutoring Coming Soon
After School Tutoring Coming Soon
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Our Vision
Aspire.Achieve.Excel
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Pictured above is our Freshman Mentoring Program student leaders. They are selected through and application and interview process that occurs int he spring. After getting accepted, there are many hours of training to help them provide peer mentoring to to our freshman all school year.
Congrats to our volleyball team on being the Flight 2 champions at the Bluegrass Games a couple of weeks ago.
Pictured above is Caylen Knight, one of our Family & Consumer Science teachers. Ms. Knight received the KY Association of Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences New Teacher of the Year award! Congrats Ms. Knight!
Some of our Lady Jags soccer team (pictured above) participated in the halftime shootout at a recent FC Cincinnati Soccer game.
The competition cheer squad posed for a picture ending their 3-day choreography camp this past Saturday!
OFFICE HOURS
7:00-3:30 P.M.
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Buzzer Entry System
As we continue to improve school safety for our students, we would like to make you aware of a new safety measure coming to our school.
A Buzzer Entry System is being installed in every Boone County school building. This will allow visitors to be identified by the school, before they are permitted to enter the main office. The Buzzer Entry System is an added layer of security in addition to our School Resource Officer partnership with the Boone County Sheriff's office.
The Buzzer Entry System will be operational at the start of the new 2018-2019 school year. This additional safety feature enhances safety for the visitor as well as our students and staff. A photo ID will still be required once you enter our main office.
Thank you for your support and understanding in helping us secure our schools for our children and staff.
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School Bus Routes
Our transportation department has been working diligently this summer to route our busses in the most efficient and effective way possible. If your student is riding the bus to and/or from school, we encourage you to get the most updated information from the bus route system, Edulog. This link can be found on the Boone County Schools webpage under Quick Links and School Bus Routes.
For quick reference, click on the following link:
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Campus Traffic Flow
The north parking lot entrance will be closed each day, 6:00-7:45 a.m.
The parent/student drop off in front of the school will be a double lane drop off zone which turns this into a one-way only during the timeframe of 7:00-7:40 a.m.
Student drivers should enter through our main campus entrance and proceed to the south end parking lot entrance.
Don't confuse the north parking lot entrance closure with a campus road closure. None of our campus roads will be clos
ed, only the north parking lot entrance.
See the parking lot map below for a visual.
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Dress Code
With educating young people our priority, it is our expectation that high school students dress appropriately. No form of clothing or personal appearance will be allowed to interfere with the educational process or environment. School authorities may limit or prohibit any type or style of student dress, personal appearance or use of apparel, which, in the judgement of school officials, is deemed to create a disruption of the educational process or environment, including clothing that fits in an appropriate manner.
The following attire is appropriate:
- Pants or jeans of the appropriate size and length which do not drag on the floor or expose undergarments.
- Holes or frays in jeans below the knee only, and any leggings must be without sheer or mesh panels above the knee.
- Shirts/blouses, sweatshirts, or t-shirts which do not display vulgar, profane, sexually explicit or implied meanings, double meanings, alcohol, tobacco or drugs, racially inappropriate items, items that reference violence (any weapons), or any other items deemed to be offensive by the faculty, staff, or administration.
- Shorts worn correctly that are knee-length and without holes or tears.
- Skirts/dresses (must be knee-length) even if worn with leggings or tights.
- A technology device sleeve.
Backpacks must be stored in the locker during the school day. Students locker assignments is near their 4th period class. This is intentional to encourage students to get the items for periods 1-3 at the start of the day and then during just prior to 4th period, stop by your locker to get items for periods 4-6.
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Homework 101
High school means more classes to juggle--and more homework assignments to manage. Help your teen be successful in school by getting into a good homework routine and sticking with it. The result will be better grades and strong time-management skills and organizational skills to carry throughout life. To find more suggestions, click here.
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Senior Portraits
Parents of seniors...let's make sure that your senior student is in our yearbook.
The deadline for seniors to have their picture taken to be in our yearbook is November 15, 2018. For more information,
click here.
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Start & End Times
The first day of school is this Wednesday, Aug. 15th. The official start time is 7:40 a.m. and official end time is 2:25 p.m. We encourage students to be in the building by 7:25 a.m. in order to get to their locker and in class before 7:40 a.m.
*Note: our building opens @ 7:00 a.m. for parent drop off and student drivers. Students will remain in our commons/cafeteria area until 7:25 a.m. At 7:25 a.m., students will be released to the academic wings and have access to their lockers to gather items for class.
Parent drop-off and pick-up is at the main entrance rotunda.
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Items Needed
Our Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies has a PBIS store component where students can exchange the points they earn for items. We are in need of various items that teenagers would have an interest in purchasing; for example, gift cards, gas cards, pop tarts, and many other item possibilities. If you or a community business would like to donate any items, please sign up below!
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Summer Assignments
All students have a recommended summer assignment connected with their English class. There may be additional assignments associated with honors and/or AP courses. For more information and details, visit our website or
click here.
***If your child has signed up for honors and/or AP courses, we can guarantee they are in these courses unless one of our counselors have contacted you.
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Laptop/Chromebook
Every student is encouraged to bring a personal device, other than a cell phone, for the 2018-2019 school year. Teachers will continue to utilize our online learning management system (Canvas) to provide students with a blended learning model of teaching and learning to best meet the needs of all students. Many resources such as math textbooks and other resources across content areas will be uploaded for students to access on Canvas via a laptop or chromebook. Students and teachers will continue to integrate and use technology to enhance learning and provide students with the skills needed to be college, career, and life ready.
The Boone County School District and Cooper High School are not recommending what type of device to purchase for your student(s). With costs varying widely among types of devices, brand, and capabilities we encourage you to research and discuss what device will best meet the needs and interests of your student. For further guidance and suggestions,
click here.
*Electronic devices shouldn't be used for personal reasons during class time. We ask that parents do not text or communicate with their child via electronic devices during the school day. If there is a message that needs to reach your student, please contact our office.
A special note: If your student becomes ill during the school day, they will need to be sure to visit our first aid room and communication to parents will come from the first aid room regarding your student.
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We are so excited this year to be able to offer students the chance to be a part of our school's chapter of Drug Free Clubs of America (DFCA)! This is an uplifting program created by firefighters for schools to focus on rewarding students who are making drug-free choices, and ensuring that those teens have a solid plan to stand up to peer pressure when they may need it the most. Take a moment to read more here about the program and complete the online application if your student would like to join.
The Drug Free Club is part of Cooper's efforts to try to prevent our students from experiencing negative consequences from drug or alcohol use. Very simply stated, the Drug Free Club is a voluntary club that students can choose to participate in which gives them an added reason to say "no" to drugs. By participating, students agree to random drug screens during the school year. Cooper will also offer several perks to the students to get them excited about this opportunity.
We are currently accepting applications for this year. The cost is $35 per year and this covers the expenses of drug testing and the administrative cost. Please fill out the online application if you are interested in having your student participate. The initial drug screen will occur within the first 2-3 months of the school year. After the student takes the first drug test, they will receive a membership card for the Drug Free Club. During the rest of the school year, they may be randomly tested.
Drug Free Clubs of America has enlisted the services of a Medical Review Officer (MRO) offering resources for teenage drug intervention or treatment. Only the MRO can confirm a positive drug screen result. The MRO, will act as the liaison between the parents/guardians and Drug Free Clubs of America
There are several benefits to this program. Number one, it gives the kids a concrete 'excuse' to tell friends as to why they won't do drugs ("I can't, I may be tested ..."). It also helps to create rewards and positive peer pressure. Members of the Drug Free Club will receive special recognition and rewards at school, so there will be positive motivation for more students to make the pledge to be a part of the Drug Free Club at Cooper. (It also looks good on college applications!)
If you have any further questions, I direct you first of all to the Drug Free Club website. In addition, you can contact the club's sponsor, Teacher Kristen Nunn.
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Aug. 15 First Day of School
Aug. 27 Curriculum Night, 6-8p
Aug. 28 Picture Day!
Sept. 3 Labor Day--No School
Sept. 8 National ACT Test Date
Sept. 18 Senior & Parent Night, 6:30p
Oct. 5-8 Fall Break
Oct. 12 Homecoming Parade
Oct. 12 Homecoming Game
Oct. 13 Homecoming Dance, 7-11
Nov. 15 Senior Portrait Deadline
Fall Sports Schedules:
Football
Golf-Women
Golf-Men
Soccer-Women
Soccer-Men
Volleyball
Cross Country-Men
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