@cooper--The Week of August 25, 2019

In This Issue

First of Year Paperwork

Video, Photo & Armed Services

JAM and Extension Schedule

The Rise of E-Cigarettes Workshop for parents and other in the community

This FREE event will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd from 6pm - 7:30pm at

Interact for Health,

3805 Edwards Road,

Suite 500, Cincinnati,

OH 45209.

Click here for further information and to register.

Registration closes 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

Quick Links:

After School Tutoring Coming Soon

Announcements

Attendance Point of Contact

RCHS Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Community Service Events

Bus Route Information

Report It!

Scholarship Guide

Deposit Money into Lunch Account

Contact Cafeteria Manager

ACT Testing Dates

SAT Testing Dates

Library/Media Center Homepage

The GREAT RC Spirit Store

Our Vision

Aspire.Achieve.Excel

Pictured above are highlights from our Curriculum Night last Thursday, Aug. 22nd. Parents experienced their student's schedule, learned more about what each class was about and gained insight into our revised JAM and Extension period.

Our Vision

Aspire.Achieve.Excel

Congrats to our volleyball team and the JV Silver Championship title they received this past weekend at the Ryle JV tournament.

Our Vision

Aspire.Achieve.Aspire

Mentors from our Freshman Mentoring Program (FMP) in this picture is leading groups of freshman in various activities last week to get to know each other.

Our Vision

Aspire.Achieve.Excel

Pictured above is from the opening cross country meet this past Saturday. Men and women varsity teams placed 1st! Our women's JV team also placed 1st! Our men's JV team placed 2nd and lots of middle school hardware as well! Go Jags!

Our Vision

Aspire.Achieve.Excel

Our wonderful Student Leadership Council (SLC) provided a sweet treat for every student in our school as the students were leaving for the weekend on Friday, August 23.

OFFICE HOURS

7:00-3:30 P.M.

First of Year Paperwork

With a little more than a week into the school year, help us ensure that your child's JAM teacher receives the required paperwork no later than Friday, August 30th

We need the following paperwork returned (if you haven't already) with parent and student signatures:

Code of Conduct/Student Handbook Signature Page-All students
BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology/Device)-everyone
Emergency Card (White Form)-freshman only
Acceptable Use Policy-everyone
Student Directory Form-only return if you do not want your child photographed, which includes yearbook.

For quick reference, I have included important links below these can also be found on our website as well as the district website.

Cooper High School Student Handbook

District Code of Conduct

Video, Photograph & Armed Services

At some point during the school year, school/District personnel or other District-authorized persons may videotape or photograph classroom activities or special projects in which your child participates during or after the school day for staff/student educational or public awareness purposes. Such videotapes or photographs may be viewed by peers, faculty or administrators. On special occasions such as a videotape or photograph of a class or school play or of an academic or athletic event, the film or photograph may be viewed by a general audience including, but not limited to, publishing pictures in yearbooks, event programs and newsletters, or on the school or district web site, as well as, social media platforms.

Although we will make efforts to comply with your request, bear in mind that we cannot monitor all adults at all times, especially during the special occasions when other parents may take pictures or tape the event.

This form also includes an opt out for armed forces recruiters information. You would only need to return this form should you not wish for your student''s information be shared with armed forces recruiters.

Click here to download the form should you not wish your student photographed or information shared with armed forces recruiters. Your student should turn this form into their JAM teacher no later than Friday, August 30th should you choose to not have your student in any publications.

JAM and Extension Schedule

We are excited about our new JAM and Extension Schedule this year! (see image below)

Tuesdays and Thursdays are mentoring days, much like our previous JAM. Students will complete grade checks and will do some career exploration while completing an ILP (Individual Learning Plan). The Freshmen Mentoring Program (FMP) also takes place for 9th grade classrooms during JAM. Students will schedule next year's courses in February with their JAM teacher.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are extension days with a two-week rotation for classes. This time is academic purposes such as: remediation, retesting, extending content, reflection, etc.
Our Remediation Policy is new this year. There are 2 significant shifts school wide:

Students will not be graded for assignments that are turned after the unit is complete. The intent is to encourage students to complete, turn in, and receive feedback on the assigned work BEFORE taking the unit assessment.
Students will be able to retake assessments. The intent is to emphasize and reward learning, even if it takes place after the assessment. However, students must give a valid attempt on the first attempt and they must agree to a learning plan and complete the items in the plan BEFORE retaking the assessment. There is a deadline for reassessment and that is set by departments (at least 10 days).

Picture Day

Picture day is Tuesday, Aug. 27th! All students will have the opportunity to have their picture taken through their English class. It is important that all students get their picture taken tomorrow as this provides us with an updated picture in our database, gives the students a picture ID, and ensures they are in yearbook.

Picture order forms were given to all students earlier last week. In case the order form didn't make it home, click here for the picture order form.

Picture ID Code:

EVTMFWQBQ

Use this Picture Day ID to make your portrait order online or your Portrait ID and Access Code from your proof sheet or envelope.

LifeTouch Portraits Website

PSAT

Any student that plans on taking the PSAT and needs accommodations , please be sure to let your child's counselor know by using the email links below.

Mrs. D.Hinton: (A-G)

Mrs. L Vickers: (H-O)

Mrs. S. Guthrie: (P-Z)

Road Construction

Road construction will be starting on Monday, August 26th on Longbranch Road (Cooper HS to Camp Ernst Rd intersection). The road is being widened to 3 lanes and they are adding a walking path that will connect our campus to our tennis courts and practice soccer fields. There could be delays during this process so please plan accordingly.

Missing Assignment

We use a missing assignment feature in Infinite Campus to send you an automated e-mail notification when an assignment is missing. This notification goes out once a week on Monday afternoon/evening to alert you and keep you informed.

Make sure we have your most up-to-date e-mail address.

Email Michelle Jackson to advise of any changes required.

Mini Jags Cheer Camp!

Cooper Cheerleading Mini-Jags Cheer Camp on Saturday, September 7th: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Performance will be on Friday, Sept 13th during our home football team.

Cost: $50 before August 30th

Cost: $55 after August 30th

Please click here for further information and a registration form.

Student Drop Off

If you use 2nd row at morning drop-off, please make sure your student exits the car and walks towards the parking lot sidewalk (away from school) and then proceeds to the marked crosswalk in front of the car line to enter the building through the main entrance doors. We appreciate your help in keeping our students safe each morning.

Did You Know?

Any student who qualifies for free or reduced lunch can take the ACT for FREE two times during high school.

If your student is on free/reduced lunch please see the guidance office for a waiver form before registering for the ACT.

All juniors are strongly advised to take the October and/or December ACT. This allows time to review and study any areas needed to improve your score.

Upcoming ACT Dates:

Sept 20th: Deadline to register for the October 26th ACT test date.

Nov 8th: Deadline to register for the December 14th ACT test date.

Upcoming Events

Aug. 26
Aug. 27
Sept. 2
Sept. 7
Sept. 13
Sept. 14
Sept. 20
Sept. 23
Sept. 24
Oct. 8
Oct. 9
Oct. 11-14
Oct. 18
Oct. 18
Oct. 19
Oct. 26
Nov. 14

CERT Testing - 2, 4 and 6
Picture Day!
Labor Day - No School
Mini Jags Cheer Camp
Mini Jags Cheer Performance
National ACT Test Date
ACT Deadline to Reg. for Oct
Senior Class Meeting
Class Ring Information
Class Ring Parent Info 3-7pm
Class ring orders due
Fall Break-No School
Homecoming Parade, 6pm
Homecoming Game, 7:30pm
Homecoming Dance, 7-11pm
National ACT Test Date
Senior Portrait Deadline

Fall Sports Schedules:

Football
Golf-Women
Golf-Men
Soccer-Women
Soccer-Men
Volleyball
Cross Country-Men

Cross Country--Women