Cienega High School
Cat Chat Newsletter - Special Edition
July 2017     

 

Welcome to Cienega High School! You and your student are about to embark on the fastest four years of schooling for your son or daughter. W e look forward to the Class of 2021 joining us and we value you wanting the best possible start for your son or daughter. This message will serve as a reminder about some important events taking place before classes start and also provide some key information that will not be mentioned at the Parent Bootcamp.
 
Thank you for your continued support of the Vail School District and I look forward to an amazing year with your son or daughter. If you have any questions regarding any of the information below, please contact me at  noursed@vailschooldistrict.org  or 879-2857. Thank you for your time and have a great rest of your summer.
 
Dean Nourse
Freshman Academy Assistant Principal
Cienega High School

IN THIS ISSUE
Freshman Check In
Freshman Orientation
Freshman Parent Boot Camp
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Dress Code
Cell Phones
Attendance Policy
Lockers
Bus Route Information
Sports Physical Night
Volunteer Coordinator
 
FRESHMAN CHECK IN
 
 
July 13th and 14th 8:00am - 3:30pm in the Student Union

Students will receive their student identification card, complete their health screenings, obtain their Chromebook (laptop) if using a school issued computer, and pay for any initial fees.
 
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
 
 
July 20th 8:00am - 12:30pm in the Main Gym

This orientation will be led by faculty and "Link Crew" members, who are upperclassmen and will serve as mentors throughout the school year.  During this time, students will get to know each other, learn about Cienega, what to expect when they walk in the first day, and will take part in educational activities to help ease the transition into high school.  We strongly recommend all incoming freshman attend this orientation.

 
FRESHMAN PARENT "BOOTCAMP"
 

July 20th 8:00am - 12:30 in the Student Union

While Freshmen students are going through the Freshman Orientation, parents are highly encouraged to attend the Parent Boot-Camp at the same time.  On this day, parents will be immersed in the culture of Cienega High School.  We will have breakout sessions for the parents to get educated on the rules, procedures, and offerings at Cienega High School.  Parents will learn about how to access students' grades, teacher's online curriculum, strategies to assist your student to a successful freshman year, school tours, etc.    There will also be an optional presentation regarding athletics from 12:30 - 1:00 pm.  It will be helpful to bring your PowerSchool login information.  In addition, ask your student for their Vail login and password before you come to the parent bootcamp (it is the same as last year).

 
STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP
 

If you are dropping off your student in the morning or picking them up in the afternoon, please enter our campus through the main gate.  You will be directed to the right side of the parking lot where you will be able to loop around to the front of the parking lot. Cones and staff members will be in the parking lot to help direct you.  Please keep in mind that 8:30 - 8:40am and 3:20 - 3:30pm are the busiest times to be in our parking lot, especially the first two weeks of the new school year.  There seems to be less congestion 10-20 minutes before the first bell and 10-20 minutes after the last bell if you can come during those times.  We appreciate your patience and cooperation when picking up or dropping off your student. 
 
DRESS CODE
 

We work to prepare students at Cienega for life after high school.  Part of that effort is establishing a dress code appropriate for a high school learning environment.  We want to partner with parents to help students make good judgments regarding what they should wear to school.  The specifics of our dress code can be found on page 10 in the Student Handbook, which is posted on our website - click on resources, click on parent resources, and then scroll down and click on Student Handbook. For a quick reference, click on the following link and watch a short video explaining our dress code made by our Student Council members. 
 
CELL PHONES
 

Cell phones are permitted on campus throughout the entire school day.  In fact, some teachers incorporate the use of various technology devices, including cell phones, as an instructional tool.  Teachers will instruct students on when cell phones should be put away and when they are permitted to be used for any purpose in their class. 
 
ATTENDANCE POLICY
 
 
Students are to be in school and class if they expect to learn and earn credit for the course. We have a 9 absence (excused or unexcused) limit per class per semester for a stunt to earn credit for the course.  All students who have reached 9 absences in any one class must appeal their absences to reinstate credit. Only students who have a documented Chronic Illness Plan are exempt from this process. Students can schedule an appeal during the last three weeks of each  semester.
 
LOCKERS
 

We do not have lockers in our hallways, so students will need a backpack and a computer sleeve for their Chromebook.  Students taking a PE class will have a locker assigned to them in the gym locker room.  Students will have to purchase a lock from the bookstore.  This can be done during freshman registration on
July 13th and 14th .

 

BUS ROUTE INFORMATION

 


Click here to find information about your child's bus route.

SPORTS PHYSICAL NIGHT
 
 
All students who play sports at Cienega are required to submit a physical from a doctor each year.  Cienega will be hosting a Sports Physical Night on Monday, July 24th at the CHS gym from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.  The cost is $25 - cash or checks payable to CHS. Walk-ins basis only. Please contact Kyle Bowen if you have any questions or concerns 
bowenk@vailschooldistrict.org.

 

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR CORNER

 


Are you interested in volunteering at CHS? Please contact our volunteer coordinator, Amy Burton at         
  burtona@vailschooldistrict.org for opportunities to help out our school. We would love to have your assistance.

 


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Thank you parents for your support of Cienega. We truly appreciate your involvement! 

Sincerely,

Cienega High School

DATES TO REMEMBER 


 STUDENT CALENDAR 2017-2018 
 
7/10 - Senior laptop & ID pickup

7/11 - Junior laptop & ID pickup

7/12 - Sophomore laptop & ID pickup

 7/13 - Freshmen laptop, ID & Health Screening

7/14 - Freshmen laptop,
 ID & Health Screening

7/17 - ALL GRADE LEVEL LAPTOP & ID PICK UP

7/18 - ALL GRADE LEVEL LAPTOP & ID PICK UP

7/19 - ALL GRADE LEVEL LAPTOP & ID PICK UP

7/20 - Freshmen Orientation & Parent Bootcamp

7/21 - First day of School 1-6 Schedule
 
 7/27 Open House

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QUICK LINKS


CHS
INFORMATION

Cienega High School
Vision Statement
 
Cienega High School creates an educational environment utilizing partnerships among community, parents, and staff to assist students in maximizing their academic potential and promoting life-long learning.
 
Front Office   - 879-2800     Attendance   -  879-2803   
Bookstore     -  879-2824 
Registrar       - 879-2812

Health Office - 879-2810
Volunteer Coordinator
Amy Burton - 879-2811             

Front Office/200 House   
Principal
Nemer Hassey
Secretary - Chris Rich 879-2816 
Senior Counselor
John Tritz - 879-1843 
Bobcat Scholar Counselor
Dainah Graham - 879-2819
                        
300 House
Assistant Principal
Dean Nourse

Secretary - Kim Thielke 879-2855
Freshmen Counselor
Eric Boxley - 879-2854

  
400/Athletics      
Assistant Principal
Kelly Hadden
Athletic Director - Whitney Holland - 879-1813            

Secretary - Sandi Morrison 879-2892 Counselor A - L Colette Clendaniel 879-2904

 
500 House         
Assistant Principal
Kim Middleton
Secretary - 879-2874
Counselor M - Z
Sylvia Lewandowski-879-2817

Special Education Secretary Patty McKnight 879-1804
 
Communications Coordinator
Elizabeth Taggart - 879-2878 taggarte@vailschooldistrict.org
 
Sodexho - 879-2090 or
District Office - 879-2000

Transportation - 879-2475


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