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Letter From The Principal
Dear Conestoga Families,
This week we welcomed all of our hybrid students back to Conestoga. It was good to have students in the halls and attending classes in-person again. The students did a great job adhering to the safety protocols by completing the health screening, wearing masks and social distancing. Students are also adjusting well to the one-way halls as they navigate their way to classes with staggered dismissal bells and increased passing time. As a school community, it is essential that we remain vigilant in implementing the safety practices so we can protect ourselves and each other.
Teachers have done an outstanding job transitioning to the hybrid model and orienting students to the new classroom experience with some students in-person and others virtual. Again, we encourage students to utilize their cameras when participating virtually to best build classroom community and enhance the instructional experience.
It has certainly been an exciting week at the Big C with the hallways and classrooms buzzing again with activity. As always, I remain available for any questions or concerns you might have. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Wishing you all the best. Stay well,
Amy A. Meisinger, Ph.D.
Principal
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*** Daily Health Screening***
Parents are 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 must be completed daily within two hours of the student's arrival. Click here for a video on completing the health screening. Upon arrival, students are 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 is completed by certified nurses on site. Students are reminded to stay home if they are not feeling well.
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TESD COVID-19 Dash Board and Metrics
The district has established a place on the website to communicate with families, students and staff about the COVID-19 cases in our building as well as the metrics for monitoring local data.
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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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Spectator Guidelines and FAQ
Conestoga High School is excited to have resumed sports and extracurricular activities so that we can offer our students opportunities to compete and perform in the 2020-2021 school year. In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the school district has adopted guidelines for spectators that align with guidance from the PIAA, the Central Athletic League, and the Chester County Department of Health (CCHD). Spectator participation is dependent upon group compliance with all masking and social distancing guidelines. Failure to cooperate will result in individual dismissals or the overall discontinuation of spectator participation. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please click here to review guidelines and FAQ.
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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 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.The ceremony will be held virtually and will be live streamed on www.tesd.net/tetv. 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 received 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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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
*No events scheduled at this time*
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