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CHS DRAGON NEWS
A Col l ie rv i l le H igh School PTSA Publ icat ion 2012 -2013
Dear Parents:
As I reflect back over the first semester and my first half-year as
principal of Collierville High School, I can’t help but think of how
fortunate I am to work in such a great school in such a supportive
community. Last May when I met with the faculty and some of the
students I asked them to tell me what they perceived to be the greatest
strengths of CHS. When I tallied up the responses the vast majority reported that a
sense of true community and the building of relationships helped this high school
stand out above all others. To put it briefly, I agree! The students, faculty, staff, and
parents of this school have made me feel right at home and I do feel a real sense of
care, pride, and compassion for others in this school.
As the second semester approaches midpoint, it is a good time to once again set goals,
both academically and personally. Parents, please take time to sit down with your
sons and daughters to discuss their grades and their future plans. Students, please
be open with your parents about your dreams and share with them your academic
goals. Our teachers and administrators will also be setting new goals and we’ll be
sharing those in the near future.
As always, please continue to be involved in your child’s education and feel free to
contact the school if we can assist in that endeavor. As the saying goes, it takes a
village to raise a child. Working together we can and will make a positive difference
for our students and our community.
Sincerely,
Russell T. Dyer, Ed.D.
@CHSDragons
Inside this issue:
A Message from Dr. Dyer
Volume 4
Dr. Russell T. Dyer, Principal
Tamah Halfacre, PTSA President
www.colliervillehs.org
www.chsptsa.com
Spring 2013
1101 N. Byhalia Road
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3310 main office
STAY INFORMED!!
Check out CHS PTSA
on Facebook
and follow us on
Twitter!
Alive at 25 6
Baseball 4
Calendar at a Glance back
CHS Draco Playhouse back
Club Info 4
College Notes 5 & 9
County Commissioners 4
Eye Opener 5K back
Focus on Freshman 6
Graduation Requirements 7
Griller’s Club Challenge 4
Important Phone Numbers 2
Just for Juniors 7
Kaplan ACT Practice 7
Make a Wish 4
Message from the VP 2
PTSA Meeting Info 2
PTSA Sponsors 11
Project Graduation 4
Senior Fun Dates 9
Sneak Peak 2013-2014 10
Something for Sophomores 6
Spotlight on Seniors 8 & 9
TEST Dates 5
United 4 Students 3
Work Day 2
For the latest CHS News and Information, visit
www.colliervillehs.org and click on CHS NEWS
Baccalaureate: May 12, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Collierville United
Methodist Church
Graduation: May 18, 2013 at 4:00pm
Bellevue Baptist Church
Project Graduation:
May 18, 2013
10:30pm - 4:30am Collierville Community Ctr
Tickets are $40 and may be
purchased at lunch during the
week of May 6th or after
Baccalaureate
Parent Volunteers Needed
for all shifts!
1st Annual SCHOOLS FOR A CURE
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013
Gather your club or booster organization for an exciting opportunity to join with the
Collierville Community for SCHOOLS FOR A CURE. Take advantage of this chance to
partner alongside all eight Collierville schools working towards a common goal. It's totally
up to you to decide on a way for your students to participate! This first annual SCHOOLS
FOR A CURE will be held at Collierville High School from 8AM - 4PM on April 6th.
This is a chance to highlight your students by preparing a pay-to-play game for others to
enjoy, sell a product or snack, or any other method you might have to raise funds towards
the CHS goal of raising $5,000 towards a corporate donation to Collierville Relay for Life
cancer research. The carnival/fair outdoor atmosphere lends itself to any enticing activity
allowing children to participate and families to enjoy. The event will take place rain or
shine! It’s a great chance for service hours and team building. We hope your group or team
will choose to participate as well as share this opportunity with others. Please consider this
chance to get your folks together for a great cause and some springtime fun!
Contact Michelle Kelley at [email protected] for further details.
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Important Phone Numbers
Collierville High School 853-3310
Attendance Office 853-3309
Guidance Office 854-2340
Fax Number 853-3313
Visit the Shelby County School website: www.scsk12.org
As this school year winds down, the counselors are working on upcoming events such as graduation, registration
for next year, and summer school. Graduation will be Saturday, May 18th @ 4:00 P.M. at Bellevue Baptist
Church. Graduation practice will be at 8:00 A.M. on May 16th at Bellevue Baptist Church. Ms. Wall will be
sending out specific information about the graduation ceremony to seniors and their families.
All students are in the process of completing the course selection and verification process for next year. We
encourage you to spend time discussing these selections with your child. At some point during the 4th nine weeks,
a verification form with your child’s course selections will be sent home for a parent signature. We will be running
a seven-period schedule next year, so all students must enroll in a minimum of six classes with either a study hall
or a 7th academic class. If your child will be taking any honor or AP courses next year, please have him or her
check to see if there is any summer work required in those courses. Most of the honor and AP courses require
summer work. Please encourage your son or daughter to complete this work early in the summer. Also, please be
aware that all students enrolled in an AP course are required to pay for and take the AP exam and all students
enrolled in a dual enrollment class will be required to pay the tuition cost.
We are in the process of planning summer school. Please call the guidance office @ 854-2340 at the close of the
school year if you have any questions concerning summer school. Please continue to check your child’s grades on
PowerSchool at https://ps.scsk12.org/public/ to determine whether or not your son or daughter may need to attend
summer school.
Looking ahead to the next school year, the first day of classes for the 2013-14 school year will
be Monday, August 5th. To view the complete 2012-2013 school calendar, go to the SCS home
page at http://www.scsk12.org/SCS/Calendars/calendar-list.html.
I would like to personally thank the PTSA for their continued support and encouragement.
Parental support is necessary to provide the best possible education for all of our students
here at CHS.
Matt Nelson, Vice Principal
From the Vice-Principal, Mr. Nelson
Please join the PTSA as we work together on
simple but much-needed projects around our
school! Parents and students are all encouraged to
attend! All materials will be provided. Contact
Sara Hale at [email protected] if you can
attend and/or would like to lead a group!
Saturday,
April 20th
9:00am—11:00am
School-wide Work
Day at CHS
PTSA General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, April 16th 6:00pm
Collierville High School
Guest Speaker: Mayor Stan Joyner The State of the Town Address
We will vote on 2013-2014 CHS
PTSA Board and award
PTSA Scholarships!
Parents and Teachers: Finding a cure for cancer isn’t just up
to researchers, we have to do our part too! By participating in
Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) by the American Cancer
Society you can help prevent cancer for future generations!
Sign up today at www.cps3memphis.org
Have you signed up
for the Emergency
Alert System?
If not, go to www.collierville.com
and click on
“Alert Collierville”
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United 4 Students
The Purpose for United 4 Students is to promote parent, student and community involvement in the merger of the Shelby
County Educational System and to raise awareness among the Shelby County leaders (School Board, County
Commissioners, Judges, Legislators) of our Community’s commitment to the success of our educational system on behalf
of ALL students in the district. At this time, a united front is the most viable option to all schools.
Our first appeal will be to campaign to the County Commissioners, but be mobilized and ready to shift/add focus onto
other individuals or groups in a position to make decisions. There are two parts to our campaign:
(1) T-shirts – We will be creating a t-shirt with a logo on the front, with the words, “United 4 Students” . We will sell
these t-shirts at cost. The objective is to get as many people as possible throughout the county (including Memphis) to
wear these t-shirts (parents, students, supporters). When we have a particular event we need to rally, we can all wear the
same t-shirt. For those who cannot make those events, they can still show their support by wearing the t-shirts the same
day. We think this will make a huge visual impact to those in power, as well as get media attention.
(2) Postcards – we will be creating postcards. We hope to get thousands of these cards signed by parents and students to
take to the Shelby County Commission at a strategic date, to be determined later highlighting our message.
Cards will have a place for individuals to sign in agreement.
CHOOSE no reduction of services to students
LISTEN to the ideas shared by the community and parent body; APPLY input when making
decisions
EMPLOY accountability and REPORT budget activity
DIMINISH personal agendas in conflict with student success
Won't you please consider being a part of this effort?
Contact Tamah Halfacre ([email protected]) for additional information.
Share your CHS News!
Email Karen Burriss at
[email protected] to post your news to
the CHS PTSA Facebook page and/or
tweeted by CHS PSTA! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and
Like us on Facebook!
Let’s Tell Everyone!
Email Cathy Bertram ([email protected])
to have your news/event/picture in
local newspapers!
1. Applications are still being accepted for the 2013-2014 CHS PTSA board positions. The application form
can be downloaded from our website, www.chsptsa.com Each year, all PTSA Board positions re-open
for election in May. Please consider volunteering your time to CHS! This is a wonderful opportunity for
parents to be involved in their teenager’s high school lives. Our Board meetings are currently the 3rd
Friday of every month at 9am. When we receive your application, we will contact you to discuss
placement. Feel free to contact our nominating committee: Beth Bohon: [email protected] , Terry
Dean: [email protected], Amy Murrah: [email protected], Patricia King: [email protected],
or Dr. Audrey Elion: [email protected] .
Please complete and submit your application to the CHS Main Office by March 20th
Help the PTSA
Recognize our
Best!
The Excellence in
Teaching nomination form
and the Senior Scholarship
nomination form are both
available on our website
(www.chsptsa.com) and in
the Library. Both forms
are due no later than
March 22, 2013
We want you...To serve on the 2013-2014 PTSA Board of Managers!
Congratulations to CHS
junior, Thomas Wilson, who
has been chosen to represent
Collierville High School in
the Memphis in May
Student Exchange program
in Sweden. Thomas will
spend 11 days attending a
Swedish High School and
learning about the Swedish
culture. He will report
back to the PTSA about
his journey upon his
return in May.
Congratulations Thomas!
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It’s Baseball Season!!!! Opening Day -Monday, March 11th Landers Ford test drive -Saturday, April 13th -Come support your spring program by test driving a Landers Ford vehicle. NO OBLIGATION! Landers will make a donation to the participating program you choose for every test drive taken. CHS Game at Autozone Park -Tuesday, April 16th Senior Night -Wednesday, April 24th Alumni Day -Saturday, April 27th
Check out the full schedule at
www.colliervillebaseball.com
Let your voice be heard! Here is a list of County Commissioners' email addresses:
Mike Ritz: [email protected] Heidi Shafer: [email protected] Walter Bailey: [email protected] Henri Brooks: [email protected] James Harvey: [email protected] Sidney Chism: [email protected] Justin Ford: [email protected] Chris Thomas: [email protected] Wyatt Bunker: [email protected] Terry Roland: [email protected] Steve Mulroy: [email protected] Melvin Burgess: [email protected] Steve Basar: [email protected]
CHS Percussion Line
Made a 3 year-old’s Wish come True!
Three year-old St. Jude patient, Triniah, LOVES
the movie Drumline! When Make-A-Wish called
the Collierville Percussion Line to help make this
little girl’s dream come true, they answered the
call! Despite being in the middle of their
competition season and having a competition that
day, the CHS Indoor Percussion Team, along with
band director, Mr. Wilson, and the percussion
instructors gave Triniah her very own show in
Johnson Park on Saturday, March 2nd.
In It To Win It Pep Rally
On Friday, Feb. 22nd CHS held it’s first “In It To Win It” Pep
Rally to recognized outstanding CHS students’ academic,
community and cultural achievements and awards. ALL
students wearing maroon and white were invited to attend.
Candy, t-shirts, and other freebies were thrown into the crowd
and Faculty vs. Students challenges were entertaining to the
crowd. It was a fantastic event and enjoyed by all!
Special thanks to Beth Bohon for organizing this event!
Project Graduation Chaperones Needed
Parents of undergraduates are needed to chaperone Project
Graduation, an annual all night event held for our graduating
Seniors. This year’s event will be on Saturday, May 18th
from 10:30pm-4:30am at the Collierville Community
Center. If you have questions or want to volunteer, please
contact Karen Conlan at [email protected] or
(901) 496-6692 and Like us on Facebook to see photos and
comments from last year’s event!
Spring 2013 CHS DRAGON NEWS Page 5
College Notes from Mrs. Comella
2012-13 ACT Test Dates
Registration Deadline Test Date
Mar 8 Apr 13
May 3 June 8
2012-13 SAT Test Dates
Registration Deadline Test Date
Apr 5 May 4
May 2 June 1
National Merit Scholarship Program
The National Merit and National Achievement Scholarship Programs have determined which of the Semifinalists have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing. Collierville High School wants to congratulate the following students:
National Merit Finalists: National Achievement Finalist:
Elizabeth Aune
Shaericka Lindsey
Madison Marx
Nikola Obradovic
David Payne
Grant Powell
These students have demonstrated through distinguished performance, high potential for future academic accomplishment. All of the Collierville High School Semifinalists made it to Finalist standing and we are very proud of their success! These seniors are among the top high school scholars in the nation.
Looking for an interesting and
fun summer?
Check out the many Summer activities and
programs on Mrs. Comella’s webpage!
Important
End of Year
Test Dates
AP Tests
Monday, May 6, 2013
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Psychology
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
AP Spanish Language
AP Art History
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Thursday, May 9, 2013
AP English Literature and
Composition
Friday, May 10, 2013
AP English Language and
Composition
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art
Monday, May 13, 2013
AP Biology
AP Physics B
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
AP US Government
AP Comparative Government
AP French
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
AP German Language
AP US History
AP European History
Thursday, May 16, 2013
AP Macroeconomics
AP World History
AP Microeconomics
Friday, May 17, 2013
AP Human Geography
EOC Tests
Mon, May 6, 2013
Algebra 1 EOC
Algebra 2 EOC
Tues, May 7, 2013
English 9 EOC
English 10 EOC
Wed, May 8, 2013
English 11 EOC
Biology EOC
Thurs, May 9, 2013
US History EOC
9th—11th Grade
Semester Exams
Tuesday, May 21
Through
Thursday, May 23
Senior Exams
Monday, May 13
Through
Wednesday, May 15
School Motto: Learn, Share, Succeed!
CHS PTSA is working to collect
100 bandannas for the safety
bags at CHS. Please donate
new or used (any color)
bandanna to the MAIN OFFICE before
the end of the school year! Thanks!
Last Day of School is May 23, 2013!
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FOCUS ON FRESHMAN
This is another beginning in a long line of beginnings in your
life. You have already completed the first semester of your
freshman year and should have a general understanding of how
high school works and some of the expectations you need to
meet during your first year in high school. Whatever your
interests now or upon graduation, below are some points to
consider and follow to make your next few years at Collierville
High School a success. • Get to know your counselor and your teachers. Counselors can
help with any number of issues, as well as, help you choose
what classes best fit your high school requirements, needs and
graduation plans. Your teachers can help you with any
difficulties in class, but they will also be the individuals you
will ask to write college and internship recommendations. It is a
difficult task to write a recommendation for a student you know
little about. • Take courses which will sharpen your skills for college and
enhance your admission prospects. • Talk with your teachers to determine the appropriate levels of
course placement for the next three years. Challenge yourself to
take honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment courses to stretch your
abilities and knowledge. Familiarize yourself with the
Advanced Placement (AP) course selections at CHS. • Review your high school transcript as you build it. Know your
GPA (Grade Point Average - points awarded for your class
grade divided by the number of courses and calculated at the
end of each semester) and class rank so you can determine
whether your achievements are in line with your goals, and
become aware of any improvements you might need to make. • Know your graduation requirements. See me if you have
questions. • Look into and participate in enrichment/service programs and
activities which will enhance your resume for college and
scholarship opportunities. • Begin to research careers and colleges. Use online resources.
1. College Foundation – cfnc.org
2. College Board – collegeboard.com
3. College Confidential – collegeconfidential.com
• Start a folder with all of your activities, awards, honors and
community service. A computer generated spreadsheet may be
a very good way to organize and store the information. • READ, READ, READ! The best way to prepare for the
SAT/ACT tests. Happy ending to your Freshman year! Best wishes for a
fabulous summer- Mrs. Jana J. Blanchard, Freshman Counselor
SOMETHING FOR SOPHOMORES
Well, this is your last quarter and last semester before you reach the halfway mark in your high school career. This is the time to go over your study habits, note taking process, and organizational skills to make sure you are working as efficiently and successfully as possible. Remember your teacher is your best resource to achieve this status per class. By talking with them, you can study and present more accurate and efficient information which in turn leads to an increase in self-confidence and class success. Tutoring to gain understanding and mastery of skills is available before and after school, especially on Fridays in the library or study hall from 6:45 – 7:15 am. Take advantage of this assistance.
Remember to check out 5 schools you are interested in
attending after graduation. Look for courses that you
need for their entrance requirements or an advantage for
when you get there. Major point here……….. There is
a place for everyone to continue their education
and to receive some money assistance! Don't forget
to bookmark and look through Mrs. Comella's website
for upcoming meetings with her or recruiters, summer
opportunities, and scholarship information. Course
selection forms should have been turned in by now to
Mrs. Bell and you will soon receive the verification form
listing your choices. This is when you go by and get the
Honors/AP form needing teacher signatures to attach.
The signed Honors/AP form attached to the verification
form and including any AP fees are due when
announced. Throughout this selection process, I
appreciate your patience and diligence in meeting the
deadlines I set for returns.
You will have a chance to qualify for exam exemption
this semester in May. To qualify, you must have a 90
average between Q3 and Q4 grades AND 3 or less
excused absences. Everyone HAS to take EOC tests and
remember the test is 25% of your semester grade. Be
prepared, well rested and ready for the days of testing…..
EOC, AP testing and semester exams. Study guides
should be completed and reviewed BEFORE you begin
exams; not just the night before you take them.
As it has been stated many times in reference to many
areas, the Class of 2015 IS smart, IS kind and IS
important. Reminder that you need to show not only
your intelligence, capabilities, and talents, but to also
promote your personal interests and volunteerism that
makes you special and different. INDIVIDUALITY…..
What makes you a fabulous YOU?
Please allow me or Mr. Fuller to know if we can help
with anything. We don't want anything to fester into
something bigger, when we could have addressed it at
the onset.
Patricia Bell, Sophomore Counselor
Brian Fuller, Assistant Principal 10th Grade
The Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course
will be offered to all 9th graders in their Wellness Classes
in the month of April. This lifetime wellness curriculum is an
instrumental part of CHS, the Town of Collierville, and the
CHSPTSA's efforts to educate and encourage safe
teenage driving. This highly interactive program
encourages young drivers to take responsibility for their
driving behavior. We know that this course will help
change bravado to confidence for our teenagers.
For further information, contact Wayne Gutch, Instructor,
at [email protected] or Teresa Tugwell, CHS
Wellness, at [email protected]
Spring 2013 CHS DRAGON NEWS Page 7
Wow! It has been a busy Spring semester… course selections and
verifications, preparing for the ACT, and just keeping up with our daily
load of assignments and homework. I have probably said that the junior
year is the toughest well over 1,000 times. Now you are all finding out that
I was right! HOWEVER, hold on just a little longer… The light at the end
of the tunnel is getting bigger and brighter!
Here are some VERY important things that you need to remember:
MARCH 19th– ALL JUNIORS WILL TAKE THE ACT No registration is needed for this test. We have taken care of that here at
school. Teachers have been preparing their students through ACT focused
bell work and other small assignments. Also, all juniors took a full-length
practice test last semester and received the results on the first day back in
January. It is our hope that all of our 11th graders will feel confident and
READY to do well on this ACT testing. This test does count as a national
test date and scores earned can be sent to colleges and universities for
admission purposes. Remember, this test is FREE! Please make sure that
your child is at school ON TIME on Tuesday, March 19th. We are excited to
be able to offer this ACT to our juniors and we are expecting great results!
Thank you, thank you, thank you… to the army of parents that have helped
to get the ACT picnic ready! The Class of 2014 will eat like kings and
queens that day. It is always such a great way to celebrate all of the hard
work that’s been put into preparation.
Course Registrations and Verifications
I met with all students one on one during their English classes during
February in order for students to make their course requests. Course
verifications will come home in April for your approval. It is very important
that your child has looked into the admission requirements for the college
or university that they wish to attend. Please check with them to make sure
that they have done this. We cannot make changes to schedules once final
verifications have been signed in April.
Senior Year is coming! It is hard to believe that the beginning of our senior year is just around the
corner! You will soon be receiving information concerning senior pictures. It
is very important that you meet the deadlines to have pictures made and
selected for the yearbook. You will want to make sure that your child is able
to be included in their senior yearbook.
Finally, Let’s finish this year strong! Spring fever is a serious condition that most students suffer from after
Spring Break! Please help us by insisting your child be at school, study for
test and quizzes, and complete all assignments on time. If summer school
becomes necessary, I will have information on registration in the guidance
office after the first of May.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me!
Kristy M. Krotzer,
Junior Counselor
JUST FOR JUNIORSJUST FOR JUNIORSJUST FOR JUNIORS Graduation Requirements for
the Class of 2013 and on:
Course: Credits:
English 4
Math (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2, +1 math) 4
Science (Bio, Chem or Physics, 1 lab) 3
Social Studies 3
PE & Wellness 1.5
Personal Finance 0.5
Foreign Language 2 (in same language)
Fine Arts 1
Elective Focus* 3
TOTAL REQUIRED
FOR GRADUATION 22
*The three electives must be in one
of the following focused areas:
Science and Math, Humanities,
Career and Technical Education,
Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and
Advanced Placement.
Kaplan ACT Practice
Shelby County Schools has partnered
with Kaplan to prepare students for the
ACT. Use of the Kaplan On Demand
program is FREE! Log-in information is
below.
How to access Kaplan ACT On Demand:
Go to www.kaplank12.com and select
“Program login.”
It will ask you to choose your state. Choose “Tennessee.”
At the next screen, select “Click here to register” under the Kaplan On Demand option (next to “Have a product key?”)
Enter the registration key: NSIVS2MZF Follow the instructions to create a
username and password.
Once complete, wait 24 hours, then visit www.kaptest.com/myhome Enter username and password and login. Go to www.kaptest.com/myhome
After registration is complete:
Sign in with your username and
password
Students can take up to 6 full-length
practice ACT tests.
It is almost impossible for me to believe that the Class of 2013 will be walking across the stage at Bellevue in just
two short months! We have had a fun and exciting senior year, but it’s not over yet!
Please take note of some important dates:
Tuesday, March 26: Balfour will be delivering graduation announcements
Friday, May 10: Senior Picnic and Caps & Gowns will be distributed
Saturday, May 11: Prom
Sunday, May 12 at 4:00 pm: Baccalaureate service at Collierville United Methodist
May 13-15 Senior Exams
Thursday, May 16 at 9:00 am: Graduation practice at Bellevue Baptist
Saturday, May 18 at 4:00 pm: GRADUATION ceremony at Bellevue Baptist
Saturday, May 18th from 10:30pm to 4:30am: Project Graduation at Collierville Community Center (tickets $40)
I would like to congratulate Lina Zhang who is the Valedictorian for the Class of 2013! Lina has held this
position since her freshmen year and she has excelled in countless honors and AP courses. In addition to her
academic accomplishments, she is currently serving as the Senior Class President. She has left a tremendous
footprint on CHS and will be missed greatly!
I would also like to congratulate Jennifer Zhang who is the Salutatorian for the Class of 2013! Jennifer has
also taken countless honor and AP courses and excelled in all of them. She is currently serving as the Senior Class
Senator and playing on our Varsity lacrosse team. Jennifer has also made a lasting impact on CHS!
This year is not over yet so please encourage your student to keep working hard in his/her classes. Everyone must
pass his/her senior classes in order to be awarded a diploma in May. It is more important than ever for everyone to
come to school and to work hard!
Being the counselor for this group of 450+ students has truly been an honor and a blessing. I am so proud of
everything each student has accomplished and I have loved hearing what each student’s plans are for next year.
As you all know, this is my first graduating class and they will forever hold a very special place in my heart! I
have cried my way through all of the milestones this year and am looking forward to seeing each graduate walk
across the stage on May 18!
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Congratulations Class of 2013!Congratulations Class of 2013!Congratulations Class of 2013!
Courtney Wall, Senior Counselor
Seniors Notes from Mrs. Comella
2013 Graduation Handbook
Seniors will receive a 2013 “Graduation Handbook” from me in early May with the following information:
Baccalaureate Commencement Day Photos
Commencement Speakers Disabled Patron Services
Discipline Diploma Pickup Information
Final Transcript Requests Financial Obligations
Graduation Practice Information Parking
Graduation Video Tape Purchase Photo Opportunities
“Project Graduation” Proper Dress for Graduation
Scholarship Recognition Senior Picnic
Senior Awards Program
In order for Graduation to run smoothly, the entire family needs to understand all the activities. Look for the handbook in early May.
Have you been offered a scholarship?
Seniors, remember we keep a list of all the scholarships that are awarded to the Class of 2013. Even if you are not going to accept the scholarship, we need to keep a copy of all of the scholarship money offered. Please bring all award letters to Mrs. Thomley in the Guidance Office. She can make a copy for you if you need one. Your name will be listed in the Graduation Program with all the names of the scholarships you were offered. Help me brag!
The Graduation Program deadline is April 24th.
Courtney Sheffield
Memorial Scholarship
Several scholarships will be awarded to
members of the Class of 2013 in memory of
Courtney Sheffield.
Applications are available in the Guidance
Office and must be returned by April 1.
Spring 2013 CHS DRAGON NEWS Page 9
United States Presidential Scholar Candidates
The United States Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors some of our Nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Students have the opportunity to become Presidential Scholars based on two paths of accomplishment. The majority of the Scholars are selected on the basis of broad academic achievement. The academic component of the program selects students who have scored exceptionally well on the College Board SAT or the ACT Assessment through the October scores of the senior year of high school. Approximately twenty males and twenty females are considered to compete each year from each state. One male and one female will represent each state and travel to Washington D.C. in April. CHS has had eighteen candidates during the past thirteen years. Congratulations
to our 2013 United States Presidential Scholar candidate Laura Wade!
Laura is most deserving and we hope that she will be chosen to represent the state of Tennessee this year.
PROM
Saturday,
May 11, 2013
SENIOR PICNIC
Friday, May 10, 2013
Pick up your cap and gown!
Congratulations
CHS Seniors
Nate Briant
Brian Faye
Michael Minstretta
from Scout Troop 56 on
recently earning
Eagle Scout!
Project
Graduation May 18, 2013
10:30pm-4:30am Collierville
Community Center
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2013-2014 Instructional School Calendar
First Semester (2013)
Aug 5th First Day of School
Sept 2nd Labor Day
Sept 19th Parent Conferences
Sept 20th District Learning Day
(No School for Students)
Oct 4th End of 1st Quarter
Oct 7-11th FALL BREAK
Nov 11th Veterans Day
(No School)
Nov 27-29th Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18-20th EXAMS
Dec 20th End of 2nd Quarter
(1/2 Day for Students)
Dec 23-Jan 3rd Holiday Break
Second Semester (2014)
Jan 6th Admin. Day
(No School for Students)
Jan 7th Students Return to Class
Jan 20th MLK Jr. Day
(No School)
Feb 13th Parent Conferences
Feb 14th District Learning Day
(No School for Students)
Feb 17th Presidents Day
(No School)
March 7th End of 3rd Quarter
March 10-14 SPRING BREAK
April 18th Good Friday
(No School)
May 21-22 EXAMS
May 23rd Student’s Last Day
Getting Ready for the 2013-2014 School Year
We Encourage Your
Family to Join the
CHS PTSA
Look for Membership
Form inserted in the
summer newsletter!
CHS Parking
Seniors may purchase
parking tags on registration
day, after they have
completed registration.
Seniors may also purchase
parking tags the first two
days of school. Juniors may
purchase parking tags on
the third and fourth day of
school. Sophomores may
purchase parking tags at a
later date.
An announcement will be
made regarding the time in
which sophomores may
purchase parking tags.
Students must have a valid
TN drivers license at time of
purchase in order to buy a
parking tag. Driving permits
are not acceptable.
Reserved Parking $50.00
General Parking $10.00
Locker Rental Fee $5
Locker assignments will be
made the first day of school.
Cash or checks made paya-
ble to CHS will be accepted.
Please don’t forget that if you are writing a
check to pay for any fees/club dues, you
need to write a separate check (to CHS)
for each fee for accounting purposes!
Administrators
Dr. Dyer Main Office Policies/Procedures, Board
Approved Absences, Purchase
Approval, School Improvement
Plan
Mr. Nelson Guidance Curriculum & Instruction, Teacher
Evaluation, Guidance Services
Mr. Field Attendance Discipline (Gr 12), Proof of
Residence, ISS, Lockers, Parking
Mr. Fuller Main Office Discipline (Gr 11), Inventory,
Buses & Field Trips, Clubs
Dr. Holcomb Main Hall Discipline (Gr 10), Textbooks,
Substitutes, Calendar/Event
Scheduling
Ms. Robbins Main Office Discipline (Gr 9), CHIP, Student
Agenda Books, Keys
Student Agenda Books $5 Cash or checks made payable
to CHS will be accepted.
Students should be prepared
to pay on the first day of class.
Becki Thomley Student Records, Grades, Student Schedules
Sherry Walker Guidance Reception and Appointments
Carolyn Comella College Advisor
Kristy Krotzer Senior Counselor
Pat Bell Junior Counselor
Jana Blanchard Sophomore Counselor
Courtney Wall Freshman Counselor
Dr. Audrey Elion Prevention Liaison
Guidance Office
ACT 30 & Above, Art, Band, Boys & Girls Basketball, Books-R-Us, Boys to Men, Bridge Builders, Cheer, Choir, CHS Step
Team, Creative Writing/Prism Literary Magazine, Cum Laude Society, DECA, Diamond Girls, Dragon Buddies, Ducks
Unlimited, Each one Teach one, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Fellowship of Christian
Athletes (FCA), Football, French Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA),
German Club, Gridiron Girls, Guitar, Harry Potter Club, Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), International
Thespian Society, Junior Classical League, Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), Key Club,
Knowledge Bowl, Lacrosse, Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta,
Latin Honor Society, Math Team, National Art
Honor Society, National
Beta Club, National Honor Society,, POM,
National Spanish Honor Society, National Technical Honor
Society, Prom Committee, PTSA, Quill & Scroll, Outdoor Adventure Club,
Orchestra, Paintball Club, Science Club, Senior Ambassadors, Senior Girls Cupcake Club, Random Acts of Kindness (RAK),
Salsa Club, Soccer, Softball, Spanish (level 1 & 2), Spanish (level 3 & AP), Speech Team, Swim Team, Teen Awareness
through Prevention & Education (T.A.P.E), Tennis, Thespians, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yearbook, Will Ferrell Appreciation
Club, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Track...Keep your eye out for new clubs in 2013-2014!!!
Check out all the clubs available at www.colliervillehs.org
Stay informed over the summer:
www.colliervillehs.org
www.scsk12.org
Information correct as of March 2013. May change without
notice . Look for your Summer Newsletter in late July 2013!
Did you know….
Your guidance
counselor stays
with you as you
move through high
school? Get to
know them so they
can help you to
succeed!
School Hours: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Pick Up and Drop Off of Students
Cars may enter the driveway adjacent to the
tennis courts from Frank Road and must exit
the drive at Byhalia Road. The only pick up
and drop off of students will be from the right
hand lane of this driveway at the west Gym/
Auditorium entrance. STUDENTS MAY NOT BE
DROPPED OFF IN ANY OTHER LOCATION.
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CHS PTSA would like to thank all the
wonderful Collierville companies that
donated goods and services for our events
throughout the year! Please thank them
by showing them your support!
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Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-9877 phone
www.moregreenlandscape.com
875 West Poplar, Suite 23
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-5950 phone
(901) 854-5954 fax
Take A Break 2150 West Poplar Ave, Ste 107
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Support your PTSA
and Promote your
Business!
For only $25/newsletter,
you can place a black
and white ad in the CHS
PTSA Newsletter to help
offset newsletter printing
and postage costs.
Contact us at
for more information!
COLLIERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
CHS PTA NEWSLETTER
1101 N. BYHLIA RD.
COLLIERVILLE, TN 38017
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March
8 Advisory Period
8 End of 3rd Quarter
9 VAR Track Jamboree
9 Boys Soccer
9 Indoor Guard & Percussion Show
11-15 SPRING BREAK (Check out Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Basketball,
Guard & Percussion events over the break!)
19 ACT—All Juniors
22 Club B Schedule
29 Good Friday (No School)
APRIL
4-7 Spring Musical:
SOME LIKE IT HOT
5 Club A Schedule
6 SCHOOLS FOR A CURE
12 Advisory Period
16 PTSA Meeting 6:00pm
18-21 Spring Orchestra Festival
18 Club B Schedule
19 Math Bowl Tournament
20 CHS Family Workday
22 Sophomore Parent Mtg
24-28 Band Trip—Orlando, FL
Choir Trip—Orlando, FL
26 Advisory Period
MAY
9 Spring Band Concert 7pm
10 CHS Dinner Concert 6:30pm
10 Senior Picnic 7am-1pm
11 PROM
13-15 SENOIOR EXAMS
15 Senior Awards Program
6:30pm
16 CHS Graduation Rehearsal
10am
18 CHS Graduation
21-23 Semester Exams
23 Last Day of School (1/2 Day)
2013-2014 1st Semester
Calendar Sneak Peak
8/5 Student’s 1st Day of School
9/2 Labor Day (No School)
9/19 Parent Conferences
9/20 District Learning Day
10/7-10/11 FALL BREAK
11/11 Veteran's Day-No School
11/27-11/29 THANKSGIVING BREAK
12/18-12/20 Exams
12/20 1/2 Day of School
12/23-1/6 HOLIDAY BREAK
Calendar At A Glance
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