New Tech News
April 12th, 2020
Power School Snap Codes coming April 15th-17th for 9th-11th graders
MUN featured in the Sidekick
Caps/Gowns/Cords/Toms
Yearbooks
AP Exams
Per College Board's recent communications, learners can cancel their AP exam if without penalty if they do not want to take advantage of the modified AP exam. To do this, the learner will need to email Ms. Batik stating which exams they are wanting to cancel. Since you paid through school pay there will be some lag between when you cancel and when we are able to process your refund check.
Video chats
Please visit go.coppellisd.com/VideoChatExpectationEnglish or go.coppellisd.com/VideoExpectationsSpanish for Video Chat Expectations for our students and families.
You must complete the Google Form at go.coppellisd.com/VideoChatConsent to allow your child to participate in video chat instruction.
Community Service Hours
Junior Job Shadowing and Internship
We have been getting some questions on the status of job shadowing and internship for this school year. Since we are more than halfway through the year, the standard will be that you have 5 hours from this school year and 15 hours for next school year. Some examples:
- A junior who already did 10 hours will only owe 10 hours next year
- A junior who did 5 hours will only owe the 15 for next year
- A junior who did not complete hours will owe 20 for next year
Please reach out to Batik with questions if you have them. Thank you!
Mr. Kennington's Dual Credit Email (text below)
If you are considering dual credit or would like some more information about dual credit, then please read through this e-mail and the attached information.
Dual credit is a partnership between CISD and The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) that allows high school learners the opportunity to take college courses tuition free to earn both high school and college credit. It is a great opportunity for learners that may be ready to take on the increased expectations and rigor that come with college level coursework.
If you are interested in dual credit and think you may want to take classes this Summer or in the Fall of 2020, then please continue with the following instructions:
- Review the attached Dual credit presentation
- Review and Complete the attached Dual Credit Application Steps (EVERY step must be completed in order to qualify)
If you complete the above steps indicating your intention to participate in dual credit, then you will receive an e-mail sometime next week with your next steps.
UPDATE...If you are currently taking or have already taken a dual credit course, then do not submit the application or set up an eConnect account again as you will already have those done. Just go into the Google Form at the end of the application steps document and submit your information.
Please e-mail me with any questions.
Thank You,
Michael Kennington
**attachment with instructions
***dual credit information slides
Grading
- Learner marginally failed the 3rd 9 weeks but passes the 4th 9 weeks- grading committee could determine that the learner earned a 70 for the semester.
- Learner passed the 3rd 9 weeks but failed the 4th 9 weeks- the grading committee could determine that the learner has lost credit for the semester and would get a grade below a 70.
If your child is in danger of losing credit or has the opportunity to reach a 70, the facilitator will be communicating that to you directly.
Here is are the links to the grading information:
Please visit go.coppellisd.com/4th9WeeksGradingEnglish for detailed information about grades and assessment in English or go.coppellisd.com/4th9WeeksGradingSpanish for this information in Spanish.
STAAR EOC Exams
Thank you!
Facilitator Office Hours and General Reminders
Please remember:
- Facilitators can't have one on one direct message conversations with you. Please use the group discussion method they share with you. As always, if you have an individual question, you can use email to communicate with your facilitator.
- Facilitators are navigating this tricky world just like you are. Many of us have children that we are also having to provide school to while we are working. The word for this week and for probably every week like this is: GRACE. Remember we are all doing the best we can and we will do the same for you!
- Remember everything you type or say on video can be viewed by anyone and all communication needs to be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
- Communicate, communicate, communicate. If you run into any issues, please let your facilitator know so they can help you navigate them.
PE, Athletics, and Band
If you have CHS or CHS9 Educators, they will be sharing lessons with you in schoology. Information on how to get into those accounts is in the district resources document below.
Future Testing Accommodation Information
NTH@C College Board and ACT Testing Accommodations
Application Process and Forms
A student with a documented disability may be eligible for accommodations on College Board tests (SAT, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT, and AP exams) and the ACT. The school does not automatically apply for students to receive accommodations, but will assist families once the request is made to begin the process of applying for accommodations if their child is eligible for Section 504 or SPED. Parents should initiate the process by visiting our information page located on the New Tech High Website, under Announcements:
If you have any questions regarding testing accommodations, please contact Ms. Shaikh, Assistant Principal at rshaikh@coppellisd.com.
New Tech High @ Coppell
Email: sbatik@coppellisd.com
Website: http://www.coppellisd.com/Domain/1912
Location: 113 Samuel Boulevard, Coppell, TX, United States
Phone: 214-496-5900
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