Weekly Happenings
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Coronavirus Information
What is a coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause mild respiratory illnesses such as the common cold. Some coronaviruses have caused more severe illness, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus that was not identified in humans before December 2019.

What are common symptoms of COVID-19?
Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. It takes 2 to 14 days after a person gets the virus in their body to become ill. COVID-19 is a new disease, and we are learning more each day about its symptoms and how it is spread.

How does the virus spread?
Most often, it is spread from person-to-person via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how flu and other respiratory pathogens spread. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
It’s currently unclear if a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or their eyes. Often, with most respiratory viruses, people are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).

Who should seek medical evaluation for COVID-19?
Anyone who is:

-Ill with a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing AND have traveled from China in the last 14 days.
-Ill with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing AND have been identified by public health officials as a recent close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case or had recent close contact with someone who is being evaluated for COVID-19 infection.
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Father Daughter Dance
Our senior girls had a ball with their dads at the Father Daughter Dance! Some of these dads could really dance too!!
Check out all of the pictures from the dance on our Facebook page!
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Our Tri-M Music Honor Society welcomed 27 new members last night at their annual recital and induction ceremony. As part of this event, several students performed and celebrated music and the arts. Many thanks to Mr. Ramirez, the moderator of Tri-M, and everyone who helped plan a successful evening.
Check out the latest Roar Report!
Qualifying Testing for English AP Classes
Sophomore  students interested in taking  AP Language and Composition  junior year are required to take a qualifying test on MONDAY, MARCH 16th in room 257.

Junior  students interested in taking  AP Literature and Composition   senior year are required to take a qualifying test on Monday, March 16th in room 254.

These tests are NOT subject matter specific; they are critical reading based, so no preparation is needed.

Sophomore and junior teachers will be talking about the process of AP application in class, but feel free to direct any questions to Mrs. Borusiewicz tborusiewicz@cohs.com.
From the Guidance Office
Check out the weekly news and announcements from the Guidance Office. Updates include important information for seniors! Click here for the guidance office.
Mane Event- Get your tickets today!
The Biggest Event of the Year! 
Join us for the 2020 Mane Event, "For the Love of the Lions" on March 28th at Paxon Hollow Country Club. Purchase your tickets, a sponsorship and/or donate an item to the wishlist! Thank you for supporting COHS!

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