Attention Parents!!!

The Coronado High School Athletic Department will be hosting an Athletic Night for any students interested in participating in sports during the 2008-2009 school year. Athletic Night will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Coronado gymnasium.

For all the details, see this flyer.

A Letter From the Principal

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

Since the inception of Coronado High School our philosophy has always been to maintain high academic standards and promote excellence in every aspect of our school.  We also strive to provide an educational environment that is positive and respectful and one where students feel physically and emotionally safe. 

A serious problem exists in schools across America. Every year, millions of young people are emotionally or physically injured as a result of drug or alcohol abuse.  We hear and read many stories in the media about the destructive and tragic results of students who have been involved with drugs or alcohol. In fact, there are many within our community who have been personally touched in some way with the degradation that is caused by drug or alcohol abuse and addiction.

Unfortunately, Coronado High School is not an exception to this serious problem.  Throughout the years we have had some problems of students being involved with drugs and/or alcohol abuse. We have worked hard to combat this problem on our campus, but we feel that more can be done.  

To this end, we will be implementing a mandatory random urine drug testing program for all athletes. Students who don’t participate in athletics will also have the opportunity to participate in this program as long as they receive permission from their parents and/or guardians. This will begin in the fall of the 2008-2009 school year. 

On May 15, 2008, we will be hosting an informal parent meeting to discuss the implementation of this program.  We will meet at 6:30 p.m., in the theater.  Information regarding this program will be made available at that time. In speaking to staff, students, and parents throughout the community, there has been overwhelming support to implement a program such as this to combat the evil influence of drugs and alcohol within Coronado High School as well as our community.

As educators we understand our role and responsibility to influence our students in a positive manner and to provide an educational environment where students feel safe, accepted, valued, and free from the harmful influence of these destructive substances. These behaviors affect a student’s ability to learn and pollute the climate of a school. It is my hope that the implementation of this program will empower our students to resist peer pressure to use drugs or alcohol, to provide intervention for those who need assistance, and to provide a positive impact on our school. 

Sincerely,

Lee D. Koelliker, Principal

Graduation Time

Coronado High School will hold its commencement exercise at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. 
Please refer to the Publications Link on this page to view the 2008 Graduation Newsletter, to obtain more information regarding graduation.
For information on ordering caps and gowns, go to Jostens website, www.LVGrads.com.

Buy a yearbook – you’re in it.

If you haven’t ordered your yearbook yet, it’s not too late. You can still order online using a credit card until May 1^st. The cost of the yearbook is currently $85, but it will go up to $100 on May 21^st, the day of the yearbook signing party. There is no deadline for ordering from the school banker, but she cannot accept credit cards.

Tickets for the yearbook signing party will go on sale in early May and will be $3 in advance or $5 at the door. Those attending the party will get their books 5 days earlier than the rest of the student body. There will be free food, a DJ, and of course, the unveiling of this year’s book – "Life by the Numbers."

2008 Summer School

Session I for 2008 Summer School will be held June 16 – July 3 and Session II will be held July 7 – July 24, 2008.

At the middle school level, the courses to be offered will be English, math, and reading. At the high school level, the courses to be offered will be English, math, social studies, PE, health, and driver education. A few career technical and limited science classes may also be offered.

Summer School will be held at multiple locations to be announced. The morning session will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The evening session will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Both middle school and high school courses will be held at the evening locations.

The fee for each course will be $100.00 per half credit ($200.00 for one credit). Students should make an appointment with their counselor to discuss credit options and to register for summer school classes from April 1 – June 8, 2008. Parents may pay for courses online from May 1 – June 8, 2008 at www.ccsd.net/schools/summerschool. Additional summer school information may also be found on the website after March 1, 2008.

Millennium Scholarship Updates

High school students in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Class of 2009 and beyond) are reminded that eligibility for the Millennium Scholarship will require successful completion of 14 core units in addition to earning a cumulative 3.25 G.P.A. 

In addition to the G.P.A. requirement, students must have been a resident of Nevada for at least two of the four high school years, pass all sections of the Nevada High School Proficiency test, and graduate from a Nevada high school. 

The 14 core units consist of four years of English, four years of mathematics (including Algebra II), three years of natural science, and three years of social science/history.  For more information on the Millennium Scholarship Program, visit http://nevadatreasurer.gov

Seniors:  Don’t Forget to Register for ACT/SAT

CCSD seniors are encouraged to register for the ACT/SAT if they have not done so already!  These tests are required by most four-year colleges and universities for admission and placement purposes.  Although colleges and universities generally accept either test, seniors are encouraged to take both tests, if possible. 

The ACT consists of four sections with an optional writing test.  Cost for the ACT is $30.00 plus an additional $14.50 for students who take the optional writing test.  For more information on the ACT or to register, visit www.actstudent.org. 

The SAT I consists of two sections plus a required writing test.  Cost for the SAT I is $43.00, which includes the writing test.  For more information on the SAT I or to register, visit www.collegeboard.com.