Newsletter - Summer Edition July 2022

First Day of School

The first day of school for students is Thursday, August 18, 2022. Please make a note of this date. We look forward to another great school year here at Cooper. It's hard to believe this will begin our 15th year! We are busy preparing in anticipation of August 18th.

Summer Assignments

All students have a recommended summer reading connected through their English class. There may be additional assignments associated with honors and/or AP courses. For more information and details, visit our website and click the student tab or click here.

Dress Code

We have some minor dress code adjustments for the upcoming school year.

Click here to view the complete dress code including the change/update that you will find in red.

Device for School 

Teachers will continue to utilize our online learning management system (Canvas) to provide students with a blended learning model of teaching and learning 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.  

All students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will be issued a school chromebook the first few days of school. Besides regular use for classes, this device will also be required for use during any district/state testing.

Immunizations

A reminder that Kentucky law requires all students to have current up-to-date immunizations including: 

• the Hepatitis A series, 
• students 16 years or older, the Meningococcal vaccine.

These along with any other required immunization(s) must be documented on a valid KY Immunization Certificate.

Tips and Suggestions:

• Call your doctor's office to verify if your student has already received the required vaccines
• If you find out from the doctor's office that your child HAS HAD the vaccines, you will then need to contact the school to confirm that the immunization form on file documents/reflects the same information. If not, you will need to secure an updated form from your doctor and resubmit it to the school
• If you find out that your child DOES NOT have the required vaccines, you will want to make arrangements to get the shots right away. Because the Hepatitis A vaccine is a series - you will have to start shot #1 ASAP as they CANNOT start school without proof of having started the series. They can receive the 2nd Meningococcal vaccine right after their 16th birthday. 

Regulation Requirement for High School

For further information, clarification or questions contact our first aid room staff:  Nurse Debbie Welsh & Staff Support Michelle Jackson.  

Please note that our first aid room staff returns to work a few days prior to the first day of school.

Camp Jaguar 

Camp Jaguar for our incoming freshmen has been set for Friday, Aug. 12, 8-12 noon.

This will be a great day for your freshman student to feel more comfortable about high school, build friendships, find their classes, open their locker, opportunities to get involved and many other essential things to make the transition to Cooper as smooth as possible! Students are paired with their Freshman Mentoring Group and Leader. This group will be together throughout the school year during J.A.M. (Jaguar Achievement & Mentoring) time.

Students receive a free t-shirt as well as lunch as well as make connections with other freshman students and mentors. 

Please ensure you register your incoming freshman students for this event. 

Registration Link

The registration link has also been posted to our social media outlets of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Senior Portraits - Class of 2023  

Prestige has created a digital flyer and brochure about scheduling senior portraits. Students must have their drapery / tux photo taken at the studio to have their portrait in the yearbook. There are discounts available the sooner the session is scheduled. The deadline for the sessions is November 16th 2022.

Prestige Digital Flyer

Prestige Digital Brochure

Background Check

Parents and extended families members that would like to chaperone or volunteer at the school for any event will need a background check completed each school year. The cost is $10 and checks should be made payable to Cooper High School.  

Background Check Form

Payment of Fees & Schedule 

Our payment of fees and schedule pick up will be ONLINE this year.   

Our ONLINE fee payment will open on Monday, Aug. 8 @ 8:00 a.m. Be sure to log into the IC PARENT PORTAL to pay your student's fees by Wednesday, Aug. 10th.  The average school fee amount is $118 and could be more based on the courses your student is taking.

Common fee items include (but not limited to):

General Fee: $55 (includes technology)

Textbook Rental: $8 per class

Workbook: $10

Parking: $15

Science Lab and Art: $15

Athletics: $35

Choir: $15

Aug. 11--schedules will be available to download from the IC Parent and Student Portal.

Aug. 11--schedule change requests for elective courses only will be available to submit using a google form that will be sent in early August. 

Aug. 12--the building will be open from 3:30-6:30p for students and families to walk around to find their classrooms and locker.  

Credit cards are accepted for school fees. There is a nominal fee to use a credit card. The online feature to pay for fees will open up on Friday, August 6th after 4:00 p.m. 

IC Fee Payment Directions

Payment of Fees will open up on our Infinite Campus portal on Monday, August 8 through Wednesday, August 10. Schedules will be available on Thursday, August 11.

The average cost of school fees for each student is $118. It could be more based on the courses your child takes. 

Common fee items include (but not limited to):

General Fee: $55 (includes Technology)

Textbook Rental Fee: $8 per class

Workbook Fee: $10

Parking: $15

Science Lab, Art, FAC Food and FACS Fashion Fee: $15

Athletics Fee: $35

Choir Fee: $15

Agriculture and Floral: $10

We will also have school spirit wear available for purchase and cafeteria staff available if you would like to deposit money into your child's lunch account.

*Separate checks are necessary for spirit wear and cafeteria deposits.

Credit cards are accepted for school fees. There is a nominal fee to use a credit card. The online feature to pay for fees in advance will open up on ************

2022-2023 School Year Calendar

Fall Sports Tryouts 

Fall sport tryouts will be occurring mid-July. If your student is interested, make contact with the coach. Keep in mind, the statewide athletic dead period from KHSAA where coaches and players are not permitted to communicate in any way is currently in place June 25th-July 9th.

Cheerleading: Coach Henry (already had initial try-outs)

Dance:  Coach Alford (already had try-outs)

Boys & Girls Cross Country: Coach Van Laningham

Freshman Football: Coach Pence

JV/Varsity Football: Coach Borchers

Girls Soccer: Coach Hughes

Boys Soccer:  Coach Flesch

Girls Golf: Coach Deters

Boys Golf: Coach Dragan

Volleyball: Coach Isaac

Student Drivers 

**Need updated links for parking policy and parking form** 

For students who are interested in driving to school, click here to open our parking policy and requirements. A driver's license is required to purchase a parking permit. There are plenty of parking spots for students to purchase throughout the school year as they get their license. If you meet the requirements, please fill out the areas on the parking form and email this to Martha Smith no later than Friday, Aug. 5 @ 12 NOON in order for the fee to be accessed for online payment.  

Parking across the street on Kroth Lane, Alson Place and Hawk's Landing subdivisions are strictly prohibited. A county ordinance restricts on-street parking from 8:00-3:00 p.m. during school days. 

We will have designated areas for each grade level; seniors with the parking spaces closest, juniors next and then sophomores. You can only purchase a parking pass if you have your license.  There are plenty of parking spots for students throughout the school as they become eligible and receive their license.

Volleyball Camp 

We have a volleyball camp starting today! See the link below to download the registration form and other details. Pass this on to family, friends and neighbors as it is for elementary and middle school students.

Volleyball Camp

July 12-14, 5:00-8:00 p.m., $50

Grades: 1st-9th 

Volleyball Registration Form

Upcoming Events   

Click here to view our upcoming events calendar.

Jun. 25 - Jul.9 Statewide Athletic Dead Period

Jun. 27- Jul. 1 Summer Drama Camp Grades 1-3 Register

Jun. 27- Jul. 1 Summer Drama Camp Grades 1-3 Register

Jul. 12-14 Volleyball Camp 5pm-8pm Register

Jul. 16 National ACT

Aug. 5  Parking Form Due to Martha Smith via email

Aug. 10 Band Preview Show, 7:00p.m., Gym

Aug. 12 Camp Jag, 8-12 noon

Aug. 12 Open House, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Aug. 18 First Day of School for Students

Sept. 30  Homecoming Parade, 6:00 p.m.

Sept. 30  Homecoming Court, halftime at football game

Oct. 1     Homecoming Dance, 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Nov 16 Senior Portraits Deadline for the Yearbook

All Sports Schedules are available to view on the Cooper Website. 

Go to Quick Links - Athletics - Sports Schedule - select the sport from the drop down calendar menu.

Sports/Non Sports Event Ticket Sales - Top of Cooper Homepage.

Live Streaming - Quick Links - Athletics - Live Sports Streaming.