WELCOME

Class of
2016
Cooper High School
 170 Days Until
Graduation!
Every day matters - be
your best and do your best
 Assistant Principal

Mrs. Vincent Grade 12

Dean
Mr. Coleman Grade 12

Counselor
Ms. Senger Grade 12

College Readiness
Ms. Ritter
 Credits
TO BE ON TRACK:

46 CREDITS TO GRADUATE
Know where you are at with credits

60% OR ABOVE TO EARN CREDIT

 WALKING AT
GRADUATION
Graduates cannot
be missing more
than one credit

All fines must be

paid and detention
served
When you are a senior, everything counts - see
Mrs Senger if you are not sure about your
credits
4 Years of English (8 credits)
4 Years Social Studies (8 credits)
3 Years of Mathematics (6 credits)
3 Years of Science (6 credits)
1 Year of Physical Education (2 credits)
1 Semester of Fine Arts (1 credit)
1 Semester of Health (1 credit)
14 Elective Credits
 Grades/GPA
Reach for something better than OK... Ds and NCs
are not acceptable!

It is essential that you get off to a strong start,

strive to earn your best grade.

GPA is one of the biggest factors that determine

college entrance and scholarship opportunities.

Teachers post grades weeks 5 and 9.

 College & Career Center- Ms. Ritter
ACT
Deadline for Oct. test--Fri, Sept. 18th!!
Last chance to meet college deadlines
Sending scores to colleges
Request transcripts/Letters of Rec &
Scholarship list
Done in Naviance
College Visits
Build relationships with college representatives
Listed in Naviance & on College & Career Center
door
Must get a pass ahead of time in the College &
Career Center
 College Knowledge Month
All seniors will be called down to the
computer lab to apply for college during the
last week of October

Activities throughout the month including

college field trips and advisory activities

Application fee waivers available for many of

the state colleges and universities
****See Handout for a list of colleges waiving
fees
IB Diploma Programme
Students can choose
to take one or more IB
Diploma courses in
both junior and senior
year. Students
interested in doing so
should see either Ms.
Senger or Ms.
Christensen.
 12th Grade Support Staff

Equity Specialist Others

Mr. Shelby Ms. Roney HTC
Ms. Geise Service
Social Worker Liaison
Ms. Shonney Ms. Christensen
MYP/IB
Police Liaisons
Officer Fritzke
Officer Harty
H.A.W.K.= Integrity & Character
 Chromebooks
Personalize Learning with 1:1 technology
Goal is to improve student achievement

Education resources on the Chromebook

Google Apps provides online tools for writing, calculating,
presenting, drawing and many other applications

Accessing the Internet at home

The Chromebook is a web-based device

Care and maintenance

Students are responsible for the general care
 AVID Binders

A Tool For Organization and Academic Success

Grades 9-12 will use 3 binders

Why Binders?
Everything is in One Place
Teacher and Parents can Check all Work
Most Convenient for you

Must have by Monday September 14th

If cost is prohibitive, let us know!

Join the CIA - Cooper in Action
Cooper Cares 20,000

20,000 hours of service we need you!

Partnering with feeder schools, non profits,
and business community to provide service

Homecoming Week will kick off a Year of

Service
 LUNCHTIME, GUIDANCE & NURSING SERVICES
Open lunch is a privilege that we want you to have - maintain good attendance and
stay strong academically. Stickers on your ID will designate your lunch time as well
as open lunch.

Cooper has wonderful guidance counselors who are here to help you. Please make
an appointment in the guidance office if needed.

Students must have a pass from a teacher to see the nurse. Over the counter
medications may be administered ONLY with the physicians order and signature of
parent/guardian. 18 years and older physician's order only.

All students must have their ID with them at all times.

 TARDY POLICY
Expect to be in every class on time and ready to
learn. If you are late for any reason, go directly to
class and enter quietly.
2 tardies in one day = lunch detention/bag lunch in
the cafeteria. Your dean will notify you. Missed
lunch detention = full day BACK ON TRACK
Tardy two times a day two times in a week = full
day in BACK ON TRACK/bag lunch
 NON-NEGOTIABLES
Behavior that stops learning, is dangerous or overtly
disrespectful is a NO everyday at Cooper High School

Opting out of learning Not an option!

Not going to class on time
Phones or music devices during class
Active ignoring of reasonable adult directions
Comments to adults such asStop talkin to me & Get out of my
face
Play Fighting/Fighting/Assault
Gang-like behavior
Not following CHS dress code policy
Swearing at an adult
Harassing & offensive language or actions directed toward others
 COOPER DRESS CODE

Wear clothes that are free of gang, alcohol or drug

references, offensive images and profanity
Save extremely tight, torn and revealing clothing
for non-school times
All non-religious headwear is to be worn before
7:20 am and after 2:10 pm
No sagging, low cut tops or strapless tops/dresses
 COOPER STUDENT IDs
Students need to carry their Cooper ID at all times

Students will use their ID for:

Lunch period designation

Open Lunch you must have it in your possession to leave

school property

Media Services
Identification for school functions
 All COOPER STUDENTS
Listen and respond to any adult staff member

It is an expectation that you follow any reasonable

request an adult asks you at anytime

Always respond positively to our police officers.

They will always assist you when possible. Do what
they ask you to do.
 HOMECOMING WEEK

Show your HAWK PRIDE by participating in a

full week of festivities

Check out Schoology

for event plans.
THANK YOU FOR BEING
WONDERFUL STUDENTS!
 Juniors!
Graduation is just around
the corner
Every day matters - be
your best and do your best