2010 Graduation - Mark your calendars!!!
SCHS Prom is scheduled for May 8, 2010!!!
SCHS Graduation is scheduled for May 29, 2010!!!

CSAP Testing
March 2 is our first day of CSAP testing and keeping with CDE regulations, students may not have cell phones on or in their possession during testing sessions. Please help us ensure a smooth testing period by encouraging students to leave cell phones in lockers or have their teacher hold their phone during tests. Also, please do not call or text your students during the testing sessions, 7am to 10am. If there is a need to contact your student, please call the main office at 495-1160 and we will get ahold of your student for you. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Mad City is Back on March 2-4 and March 9 -11  – Air Academy Federal Credit Union and the SCHS FACS-BUS Department, along with the Visual Arts Department are presenting "Reality Check...Life Outside of High School". All seniors come to "Mad City" and see how far your money goes.

Topics to be discussed:
• Identity Theft
• Using Credit Wisely
• Internet Safety
• Product & Services Purchase

Prizes Given Daily! See attached flyer.

Attention All Juniors: March 2-4 and March 9 -11  – Pleaase see the attached document regarding your schedule during CSAP testing.

SCHS March for Babies
SCHS has a team of students and adults participating in the March for Babies on April 24, 2010. If you would like to support our team please visit the March of Dimes web site to register for team Sand Creek to help this incredible organization.

Pikes Peak Corps
Eight weeks outside. College credit. $1,000 scholarship. Awesome opportunity. Spend your summer outside earning college credit and restoring trails and streams in the Pikes Peak region. Run in partnership with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Corps is designed to help develop the next generation of environmental leaders. The program introduces Pikes Peak region high school students to a variety of environmental stewardship projects while providing an engaging environmental science curriculum. In this intensive program, students spend 8 weeks completing critical trail and restoration projects, learning technical trailbuilding and restoration techniques, and studying the region's diverse ecosystems. Upon successful completion of the program students earn 4 credit hours in GES 101: Environmental Systems—Landforms from UCCS. This is a core class and transferable to any college in Colorado. Participants age 17 and older are also eligible for a $1,000 AmeriCorps education scholarship. June 7 - July 30 (weekdays only). Click here for more information about this wonderful program and to download application materials.

Poetry Out Loud
Senior Kristina Sherman will represent SCHS March 9 at the state level of the national poetry recitation contest Poetry Out Loud. Our competition on Wednesday night yielded 1st place for Kristina, 2nd for senior Auriana Sandoval & 3rd for junior Julien Amaral. Poetry Out Loud state winners compete in Washington, DC in the national competition for $20,000 scholarship awards.

NMH Leadership Contest
Katrina (Kat) Bird, a senior, has had her speech on the topic of leaders selected for competition in the NMA leadership contest. The winner of the local contest will be competing at council level; that winner will compete at conference level, and the winner of that level competition will advance to nationals. Each level's winner receives a cash prize, with the national champion receiving a $4,000 cash award.

2010 Summer Health Career Institute  – Are you interested in a Health Career? The mission of the Summer Health Careers Institute is to encourage underrepresented high school students from all regions of the state to pursue a career in health care. By fostering high academic performance, identifying and utilizing available resources, mentoring and enhancing social skills through university-based programs and activities, the institute seeks to facilitate the transition from high school to college and increase the student’s potential for successful completion of health professions. During this six-day program students from all over the state will come together to explore various medical health professions as well as have the opportunity to tour health care facilities; discuss career options with professors and health practitioners; and shadow a health professional during the trip to the University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus "job shadow day" in Aurora.

This program is funded by a grant from The Colorado Trust Foundation. The Colorado AHEC System provides room and board, meals and all activities at no expense to the students. Housing is at a local college campus dorm setting (Colorado Christian University) with 24-hour supervision by AHEC staff, counselors and volunteers.

Applicants must be 16 years of age as of June 1, 2010 to participate in the institute to apply. Applications require teacher/counselor recommendations – do not delay! Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2010.

District 49 Internship Program D-49 students have the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and experience in a variety of professional fields. Our Senior Internship Program is up and running! Businesses in Colorado Springs and Falcon have accepted interns to work for them from January – May 2010. Intern positions are available in the following occupations: physical therapy, fire/rescue, tv/radio broadcasting, auto body, restaurant, finance/investing, insurance, optical, dentistry, chiropractics, cable/internet, publishing, alternative medicine, veterinary, photography, heating and cooling, preschool, and elementary education. This list continues to grow, as does the list of students who plan to participate.

• Students earn school credit
• UNPAID positions
• District covers liability insurance
• Student provides own transportation
• Students must work once per week and 4 hrs min/wk – 8 hrs max/wk

NCLB Annual Report to the Public   – Falcon School District 49 is pleased to announce the availability of our 2008-2009 Annual Report to the Public. Every year, school districts in Colorado report about their performance to their communities, based on requirements in the No Child Left Behind Act. In addition, state law has required that districts report district accreditation information. Attached is a letter with information about accessing the Annual No Child Left Behind report. It will also be posted on the Parent Portal.
No Child Left Behind Annual Report

Attention Parents and Students - Saturday Success Academy
Saturday Success Academy is held (See attached flyer) on saturdays to help students be successful in their high school career. If you are interested in attending one of these sessions (or in having your student attend), please contact Jackie Grabbert, Asst. Principal at 495-1172 or email for details.

Attention Parents and Students - Additional Study Opportunities
We will be offering various study halls after school and on saturdays, through out the year (See attached flyer) to help students be successful in their high school career. Feel free to attend as many as you like.

2010 19th Annual La Raza Youth Leadership Conference  – The conference has been able to provide thousands of Chicano/a, Latino/a, Mexicano/a students a one-day conference filled with workshops on Leadership, Careers, Self-Esteem, and Cultural Awareness
19th Annual La Raza Youth Leadership Conference Stand Up, Move Forward, Prevail - Saturday, April 24, 2010 - Auraria Campus, Downtown Denver - Registration Check-In 7:00 am, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $15 per student (priority registration) For more information see attached flyer, Or see Mrs. DeWItt in the counseling office.

DRIVE SMART COLORADO is proud to offer a Class for Parents of New Drivers   – During this class you will learn:

• The risks associated with teen driving.
• How to set reasonable expectations for your teenager.
• Tips for teaching your teen to drive.
• What the Graduated Drivers Licensing Law is and how it impacts you and your young driver.
• Answers to any lingering questions you may have about the teen driving process.

2010 First quarter class locations:

• Thursday, March 18 – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Stetson Hills Division of CSPD, 4110 Tutt Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80922

Classes will be taught by DRIVE SMART COLORADO. For more information call 444-7534.

Attention Students and Parents   – NCAA College Bound Athletes - Now is the time for college-bound student-athletes in the junior class to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center if they plan on participating in college athletics. Early registration promotes positive planning and involvement, bypasses the last-minute rush and helps college-bound student-athletes avoid issues that may delay their academic and amateur certifications. The registration process is easy and can be done by visiting the NCAA Eligibility Center.You can also visit the Class of 2011 page for more information.

Attention Students and Parents   – Upcoming College Visits

March

Free SAT & ACT Prep for Military Students March 5th deadline!
eKnowledge announces the continuation of the Military Sponsorship Alliance Program supported by patriotic NFL and MLB players, Veteran Service Organizations, and the DOD. eKnowledge is donating $200 SAT/ACT PowerPrep™ programs to military service members and their extended families (Active Duty, Veteran, Reserve, Guard, and Retired service members are eligible, as well as familiy members). (See attached)

Free Tutoring for Army Kids - Grades K - 12+
Free online tutoring for Army kids grades K-12+. Kids can receive real time help from a live tutor (person) 24/7. Click here for help

Saturday School Reminder
Saturday school hours are 8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m., it begins promptly at 8:00a.m. All students should come through the main door. A staff member will check them in and show the students to their classrooms.

Students - Infinite Campus
Students you now have a Student Portal Account. The user login is the student id number for user name, and the password is the student’s date of birth (mmddyy).

Parents - Infinite Campus
Assignments that are not entered in the gradebook appear as “blanks.” This usually occurs when an assignment is due but the teacher has not graded it yet. Also note, teachers enter “future” semester assignments. These assignments will not be entered until or shortly after the due date. Please know that our teachers are committed to the quickest possible turnaround time on assignments. However, due to problems with the Infinite Campus system, you may have received notification that your student has not turned in an assignment and when you check, it appears as a blank or with a score of ZERO percent when in fact your child did turn in the assignment and it was graded and entered in IC by the teacher. This is a system error that we are trying to reconcile with our district IT department. If this has happened, please have your child check with the teacher. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this.
If you do not have access to the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus, (our student information system), please come by the counseling office between 6:45 am and 2:30 pm to verify your information. You will be issued access by Central Office in approximately seven business days.

Cinderella Project!   – The Cinderella Project allows for SCHS girls to select a dress to keep for their very own or wear and enjoy it for the night and donate it back. All dresses have been generously donated for all to enjoy and are FREE to the girls. Donations of dresses, shoes and accessories still being accepted.
If you have any dresses, shoes or accessories you would like to donate please call or email:
Johnna Scobey- 719-375-0451

Students, Teachers, Coaches, Parents and Club Sponsors are encouraged to send photos of clubs, organizations, athletic events or any other school related activities to be added to our website to the webmaster.

 

 

Go Scorps!