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Welcome to our incoming freshman class of 2023!  This was taken during our Camp Jag freshman orientation day last Friday, August 9th.  Thanks to our freshman mentoring program (FMP) for conducting Camp Jag!






















 


 

  

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Pictured above is our Freshman Mentoring Program (FMP) student leaders.  They are selected through an application and interview process that occurs in the spring.  After getting accepted, there are many hours of training to help them provide peer mentoring to our freshman all school year. 





































Congrats to our volleyball team on  a successful Bluegrass Games tournament.  Our team went 5-1 in the tournament.  Pre-season coaches poll has our volleyball team ranked #16 in the state. Go Jags!










































Pictured above is the Cooper varsity cheer team at UCA summer camp.  Congrats to Kelsey Bain on being named All American Cheerleader!








































Pictured above is our Cooper Dance Team at the UDA summer camp.  They received the following awards:  28 superior & 2 excellent ribbons, the Leadership award, Team full out award, 2 UDA All Americans, 1 Pin It Forward & a Super Spirit Stick!  Go Dance Jags!



















































Pictured above our several Student Leadership Council (SLC) members giving instructions on for some team building activities.  They did a great job!












































































OFFICE HOURS
7:00-3:00 P.M.

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:




Learning & Relearning
(Remediation Plan)

At Cooper we value learning and understand that sometimes students do not learn at the same pace.  We also know that many students need to develop better habits such as completing and turning in work on time, doing homework, spending time outside of class studying, and not falling behind in classes.  To help improve learning and school habits, Cooper is adopting the following in all classes as it relates to learning, meeting deadlines, and reassessing:

  • Students must turn in all assignments before the initial unit assessment (or completion of a unit) in order to receive a score for those Assignments.
  • Students who have not reached mastery on an assessment (less than 90%) may retake that assessment to replace the grade if they made a valid first attempt.   
  • In order to retake an assessment, students must complete relearning before retaking the assessment.  This relearning is approved by the teacher but will not directly affect the course grade.  Relearning may include one or more of the following:  attending tutoring, completion of all relevant assignments, completion of additional work, test corrections, completion of an online module, etc.
  • The deadline for completing a reassessment is determined by each content area department but at least 10 days after the initial assessment.  

Progress reports will be sent home with students approximately every three weeks.    The grades students earn will be calculated by a culmination of grades over the school year and not averaged by each quarter or term.  The only grade that is reflected and reported on a student's transcript is the final grade at the end of the course.

Terroristic Threat Letter 

Every school across the state is now required to send out a form letter within the first 10 days of the start of the school year outlining the consequences of making any type of terroristic threat against a school.  Unfortunately, we live in a world where this is something that we have to be prepared for.    

Click here to read the form letter.
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.



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 skin or undergarment above the knee, and any leggings must be without sheer or mesh panels above the knee. Taping of holes will not be deemed appropriate.  Holes or frays in jeans are permitted as long as skin is not exposed. 
  • 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 that expose skin.
  • Skirts/dresses (must be knee-length) even if worn with leggings or tights.
  • One device-only laptop case/sleeve or tablet jacket; sleeves/cases/jackets are only to be used to carry devices and are not allowed into the classrooms without a device. *No straps over the shoulder.
Backpacks must be stored in the locker during the school day.  Students' locker assignment 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 just prior to 4th period, stop by your locker to get items for periods 4-6.

To view the full dress code policy,  click here.
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.
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.  

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!

College & Career Coach 
 
We have a new College and Career Readiness Coach, Mr. Ben Wheeler.  He worked at Cooper as one of our counselors for four years.  He will be working with the majority of the seniors as well as all other grades in regards to planning and providing college and career opportunities throughout the school year.  If your student would prefer to remain with their current counselor for their senior year (Hinton: A-G, Vickers: H-O, Guthrie: P-Z), please  sign up here .  

This request will be on a first come, first served basis, with a cap of 30 for each counselor. In the event a counselor doesn't reach the cap, we will randomly assign students to reach 30 per counselor.  The deadline to request to remain with your current counselor will be September 1st or until the cap is reached, whichever comes first.


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.



Laptop/Chromebook  

Every student is encouraged to bring a personal device, other than a cell phone, for the 2019-2020 school year. Teachers will continue to utilize our online learning management system (Canvas) to provide students with a blended learning model of teaching 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.   Cellphone use will not be permitted in the classroom.

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.
Drug Free Club 

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, Ms. Kristen Nunn.

Upcoming Events      


Aug. 14        First Day of School
Aug. 16        ACT Deadline to Reg. for Sept.
Aug. 22        Curriculum Night, 6-8:15p
Aug. 27        Picture Day!
Sept. 2         Labor Day--No School 
Sept. 14       National ACT Test Date
Sept. 20       ACT Deadline to Reg. for Oct.
Sept. 23       Senior Class Meeting
Sept. 24       Class Ring Information
Oct. 8           Class Ring Parent Info 3-7p
Oct. 9           Class ring orders due
Oct. 11-14    Fall Break-No School
Oct. 18         Homecoming Parade, 6p
Oct. 18         Homecoming Game, 7:30p
Oct. 19         Homecoming Dance, 7-11
Nov. 14        Senior Portrait Deadline



Fall Sports Schedules:

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