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Letter From The Principal
Dear Conestoga Families,
Welcome to the start of hybrid instruction at Conestoga. I want to recognize the hard work of the teachers who have done an outstanding job during our virtual learning and who are now preparing to transition to the hybrid model. Thank you to our students and parents for your flexibility and support through virtual instruction. We look forward to welcoming staff and students back into the building next week. As we prepare to start, the health and safety of our students and staff remains paramount for a successful reopening. Please click here to view additional information on the reopening in detail. You can also view the linked video to get an inside look on how the process will work for the reopening of school.
Sincerely,
Dr. Amy Meisinger
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***Health Screening***
Parents will be required to submit a daily health screening for each student attending in person. Failure to complete the screening could impede your child's ability to participate in in-person instruction. The screening will need to be completed daily within two hours of the student's arrival. Click here for a video on completing the health screening. A reminder email will be sent each morning of hybrid instruction. Upon arrival, students will be required to show proof of completion which will be available through Power School, by showing their status on their phone or by checking in with an attendant at each entry. Click here for a video showing the student check in process. Any student who does not have a completed daily health screening must complete an in-person screening upon arrival. The screening will be completed by certified nurses on site. Students are reminded to stay home if they are not feeling well.
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Transition to Hybrid Learning
Our transition to hybrid learning will take place gradually so students can acclimate to the many changes necessary for compliance with our Health & Safety Plan. Freshmen will begin first, then sophomores, and finally the juniors and seniors will attend. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, October 12th: ALL students virtual. We will hold a hybrid orientation during homeroom. All students should login to HR at 9:21am by clicking on their Homeroom Teams tile.
Tuesday, October 13th: Only 9th grade A-K attend in person. All other students virtual with a 2-hour delay schedule.
Wednesday, October 14th: ALL students virtual. Seniors registered to take the SAT should arrive by 7:50AM.
Thursday, October 15th : Only 9th grade L-Z attend in person. All other students virtual with a 2-hour delay schedule.
Friday, October 16th: 9th and 10th grade L-Z attend in person. All other students virtual.
Monday, October 19th: 9th and 10th grade A-K in person. All other students virtual.
Tuesday, October 20th: All A-K in person. All other students virtual.
Wednesday, October 21st: ALL students virtual.
Thursday, October 22nd: All L-Z in person. All other students virtual.
Friday, October 23rd: All L-Z in person. All other students virtual.
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Freshmen Orientation
We are excited to welcome our hybrid students to Conestoga next week. All freshmen students participating in the hybrid model will participate in orientation. On Tuesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 15th, we will have a 2-hour delay for all students. 9th grade hybrid students with the last name A-K will have a 2-hour orientation on Tuesday, October 13th from 7:50am-9:45am. Likewise, 9th grade hybrid students with the last name L-Z will have a 2-hour orientation on Thursday, October 15th from 7:50am-9:45am. Freshmen will remain at school on their assigned day and attend classes in person on their assigned day.
Students attending orientation are to report to Teamer Field, weather permitting, no later than 7:50am. Students may be dropped off in front of the school building or at the bus circle across from Teamer Field. Students are expected to bring all school supplies needed for their classes, as they will begin in-person instruction following orientation. Any changes to freshmen orientation will be communicated to students via the Class of 2024 Schoology account.
For more information regarding freshmen orientation, please click here.
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Students new to Conestoga in grades 10-12 participating in hybrid learning will have orientation on Thursday, October 15th from 3-4:30pm. Students should report to the Auditorium upon arrival.
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***VISITORS***
Per our district's safety plan, we are not permitted to have visitors or parents/guardians in the school building. Exceptions will be made for emergency situations. Thank you for your understanding as we begin our reopening plan for hybrid instruction.
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Junior / Senior Parking
Thank you to all of the students who completed the parking application process in the past two weeks. Today concludes our initial Student Parking Application process. We are now able to offer additional students (Juniors and Seniors) parking passes. Students must meet the same qualifications in order to obtain the privilege of parking on campus. If you are a Junior or Senior and wish to apply for a parking permit, please complete the Student Parking Application form and return it in person with the required information. Application forms will be collected on Monday, October 12th in the main lobby area between 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. After Monday, Student Parking Application forms will be accepted by appointment only. Please email Ms. Myers at myesra@tesd.net to schedule an appointment.
Reminder: Student Parking Application forms must be either signed by a parent / guardian and witnessed by a TE School District Employee or notarized.
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Student Privileges
All students (Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12) can apply for student privileges during the Hybrid learning environment. The list of available privileges for each class is listed below:
- 9th / 10th Grade - Late Arrival (1st / 2nd Period) & Early Dismissal (7th & 8th Period)
- 11th / 12th Grade -Late Arrival/ Free Periods/Lunch/ Early Dismissal
The Student Privilege Form contains more details about each privilege for each grade level. The form must be completed, signed by a parent / guardian, and submitted to the school prior to the privilege being granted. The form can be submitted to myersa@tesd.net as a PDF as soon as possible.
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AP Exam Registration
- Exam registration AND payment will be done online.
- Step 1: Log into Total Registration to register and receive your AP Classroom join code.
- Step 2: Log into www.myap.collegeboard.org, enter your join code and indicate your exam decision.
- Students will be prompted to make an exam decision in Total Registration and AP Classroom. The registration deadline is November 6th. After this date there will be a $40 late fee/exam.
- This year only, there is a no risk registration policy, allowing students to get a full refund if they choose to cancel their exams.
- Student should complete this two-step process as soon as possible so they can begin utilizing the AP Classroom resources.
- Please contact Mrs. Smyth (smythm@tesd.net) or Mrs. Barthelmeh (barthelmehk@tesd.net) with questions.
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Save the Date: College Admissions Evening
Junior Students and Parents,
Please Save the Date for College Admissions Evening! This event will take place on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00pm. Conestoga counselors will be joined by guest speaker Jeremy Branch and will provide students and families with information about all aspects of the college admission search process. We look forward to seeing you at this virtual event. Details and links will be sent closer to the date.
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Attention Juniors, Seniors, and Interested Sophomores!
Registration for the NACAC and PACAC College Fairs is OPEN!
You can register on this website for the national fair by clicking here.
Click here for tips for on navigating the fair.
Please use this link for the state college fair sponsored by PACAC:
For more information please visit the Student Services page by clicking here!
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National Honor Society Plans Induction
November 4, 2020
The Conestoga Chapter of the National Honor Society will hold its annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. As the date approaches we will determine if we will hold induction virtually or in person. As specified by its national charter, NHS members are chosen on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership and character. They participate in various service projects in school and in the community. Students who have completed at least one full semester at CHS by the end of their sophomore or junior year are considered for membership. For the Classes of 2021 and 2022, a cumulative weighted GPA of 4.70 or higher is required for eligibility. Students who have achieved this GPA will receive letters inviting them to complete the activity form/application. Candidates are reviewed by a five member faculty council on the basis of the four factors noted above. Students who meet the criteria of the organization are invited to attend the ceremony and become members of the NHS. Following induction, members of NHS are required to uphold the highest standards of character, leadership, service, and academic achievement. They are also required to attend monthly meetings and participate in service projects. Parents with questions should contact Rachel Reavy, School Counselor, CCT Teacher and NHS Advisor, at reavyr@tesd.net.
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A Note from the Attendance Office
During the hybrid model, daily attendance will continue to be taken through homeroom Schoology pages. If your child is scheduled to attend school in person but remains home (and participates virtually), there is no need to send an absence note to the attendance office. If your child is unable to attend school in person or participate virtually, please contact the attendance office at
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Conestoga 2020-2021 Parent Directory
Don't forget to log into the Conestoga Directory! To access the online directory, you must register, sign-in and confirm your contact information. Remember, our online directory is 'opt-out', so your information is included in the directory unless you indicate that you don't want it to be. You are able to determine what information you'd like others to see and what you don't want shared.
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Tech Update
In order to streamline and provide service for any district laptops that may have hardware/software issues please follow these guidelines:
1. Open any Internet browser.
3. Log in with your network user name (ie. 202ldoej) and password. Do not include @tesdk12.net.
4. Click on Report an Issue in the "I am facing an Issue" box in the middle of the page.
5. Click on the Others tab on the left and click on Student Helpdesk Request.
6. Fill out the required fields (with red asterisks). Include as many details as you can regarding your issue in the Description area. Include screenshots, too!
7. Add request. An IT technician will reply to your ticket
If you have an issue that necessitates an in-house visit we will have an open Helpdesk located in the Main Lobby at CHS to accommodate you. The hours will be 7-9am and 1-3pm Monday thru Friday. You will need to report any issues via the Student Helpdesk Request first.
We are here to make your virtual learning experience the best it can be!
Your Helpdesk Staff
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Class Parent Organizations
Class Parent Organizations
Each class at Conestoga has a Parent Chairperson and meets monthly with Administrators and Counselors to get updates on what is happening at school. This is a wonderful opportunity to get information and have questions answered. We will continue with virtual parent meetings this year, please click on the date of the meeting you would like to attend to join.
Class of 2024
Class of 2023
Class of 2022
Class of 2021
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T&E Care School Meal Assistance Program
Tredyffrin & Easttown Care is a local non-profit that helps families in our community in a variety of ways. Because effective learning is best done on a full stomach, T&E Care supports families in the T/E School District who meet certain income criteria with a school meal assistance program. Families who are approved for free or reduced lunch assistance are not eligible to apply for our program as well. Click here for more details on the acceptance criteria.
If your family could use a little extra help with breakfast and/or lunch assistance and you feel you might fit the criteria explained in the application, please contact your child's counselor for a copy of the application. You can also go to T&E Care's website to download the application (address below). There is no deadline to apply - your child can join this program at any time during the school year. Assuming funds permit, the assistance of $35/mo/student for elementary students, $45/mo/student for middle school students, and $55/mo/student for CHS students will be offered by T&E Care during the 2020/2021 school year.
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Inbox to Receive Feedback on TESD
Virtual Instruction Program
TESD has created an inbox to receive comments and feedback on our virtual instruction program. Members of the school community may email comments to virtualfeedback@tesd.net. Feedback received through this inbox will be shared with School Board members and members of the TESD administrative team on a weekly basis. Please note: this inbox is designed for feedback on the TESD virtual instruction program. Technical questions regarding virtual instruction should be sent to familyhelpdesk@tesd.net. Specific questions about individual classroom procedures or lessons should be directed to the teacher or school principal.
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2020-2021 School District Calendar Information
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Sports Schedules/Announcements
To provide the most current updated sports information on a given day or changes that may occur regarding adverse weather conditions/cancellations or for some other reason, the Athletic Department has implemented the following for your convenience:
- For updated announcements, please refer to the CHS website. On the top bar-scroll to Athletics then Announcements under the Athletic tab.
Please feel free to contact the Athletic Department at 610-240-1024 with any questions or visit the Athletic Website.
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Upcoming Events
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| LOCATION | | SAT Exam - Registered Seniors ONLY | 10/14/20 | 7:50am - 1:00pm | Conestoga High School |
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