April TCS High School Highlights
A Teen's Monthly Guide to TCS Happenings & Highlights
April 2024, Volume #9
Crafted for Cottonwood Homestudy High School Students
Buy your Prom ticket now! Ticket sales end Friday, April 5th.
Hello TCS High School Students,
I hope this high school student newsletter finds you rejuvenated and rested as you return from Spring Break! Venturing into the last two months of the 23-24 school year, we are now on our home stretch. Did you know that Cottonwood hosts various weekly events designed for you to connect with other students? Whether it's joining our Mindset Monday Teen Zoom talks or participating in online or in-person CC events, there's no shortage of opportunities to make friends while having a blast! Keep reading this newsletter for details on upcoming teen-friendly or teen-focused Cottonwood events.
Speaking of teen events, last month's Poetry Slam was a hit! Students crafted and shared their blackout poems and neon art, culminating in a dramatic reading session led by our own Mr. L. The highlight? We wrapped up with a collaborative project, creating a stunning glow-in-the-dark tile mosaic. See the photos below for this event, which has been receiving "glowing" reviews from those who attended.
You definitely want to attend the 2024 TCS Prom ~ Masquerade Ball! It will be a night of unforgettable memories that promises to sparkle with magic and friendship. This formal event, featuring refreshments, DJ Mel spinning beats, dancing, and more, will take place on April 19th at 6:00 PM at the Rocklin Community Center. It is still possible to grab your tickets. Ticket sales end this Friday, April 5th. Instructions to purchase tickets are just below.
Keep reading to hear about all the happenings and highlights for you at Cottonwood!
Art awaits at the Blackout Poetry Slam
Group pic...say cheese!
Mosaic Art created by students at the Poetry Slam.
HIGH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
Prom 2024 Masquerade Ball
Ticket Sales end this Friday, April 5th
~ April 19th ~ Rocklin ~ 6 PM ~
Prom ticket prices increase this Friday, grab your tickets early to save on costs!
Registration for this memorable evening is now open! Click the picture (or this link) to to register.>>>>>>>>>>>
- All students interested in attending must fill out the form linked below first to receive an email with the code and Eventbrite link to then purchase tickets.
- This event is open to high school students only.
- Ticket Sales will close April 2, 2024 or when sold out. Graduated ticket prices will apply.
- February 8 - February 29: $45 per person
- March 1 - March 22: $55 per person
- March 23 - April 5 $65 per person
Make new friends at our CC Events!
Upcoming Teen Friendly and Teen Focused Cottonwood Events
**Remember: Event registration closes 2 weeks prior to each event. **Register early, as many events fill up quickly.
4/12 ~ All School International Fair (free)
4/12 ~ Tahoe Test Prep Party at the Bowling Alley (Gr.3-8, 11)
4/19 ~ TCS Presents Prom 2024: Masquerade Ball🎭
4/25 ~ CA Army National Guard Class in Mather (free)
4/26 ~ Teen Alley at the Makers Market @Orangevale Community Park
4/27 ~ Sacramento Republic FC Game
4/29 ~ American Heroes: Cesar Chavez virtual field trip (free)
4/29 ~ Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park
5/1 ~ Baseball Game: Sac River Cats vs. Tacoma Rainiers
5/3 ~ Teen Event Quarry Park Adventures🧗🏼♀️
5/3 ~ Civil War Education Day
5/8 ~ Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Virtual Tour and Survivor Talk (free)
5/9 ~ B St Theater Presents Robin Hood
5/10 ~ All School Curriculum Showcase (free)
5/13 ~ Kayaking Adventure in North Lake Tahoe
5/17 ~ Cottonwood School Field Day (free)
5/20 ~ IMAX Space Station 3D
5/23 ~ Last day of school & High School Graduation🎓
5/24-8/14 ~ Summer Break⛱
Sign up by clicking the button below. We hope to see you there!
High School Highlights
Jam with Jamin - Calling all musicians!
Cottonwood Virtual High School for the 24-25 School Year
Did you know that Cottonwood offers virtual live high school classes? Students meet twice a week to learn from their teacher and to interact with other students, while going deeper into course content.
If you would like to know more about what CVHS has to offer, I invite you to register for our upcoming CVHS Virtual Student Visitation Day which happens on Thursday, April 18th from 2-3 PM. You will tour a couple of classes, meet CVHS teachers, and learn details about CVHS. To view the CVHS program details, class schedule and visitation day registration, click on the pictures below...
24-25 CVHS Live! Class schedule
Click on the picture to view the 24-25 CVHS Class schedule.
CVHS Virtual Visitation Day for Students
Click the picture to sign up for the CVHS Student Visitation Day.
CVHS Program Details
Want more info on CVHS? Click the picture for program details.
CTE & Personal Finance
Click the CTE & Personal Finance slide above to register for classes.
Contact kimra.balliet@cottonwoodk12.org with any questions.
Cottonwood's Pear Deck Tutoring
Do you need academic help to finish the year strong? Have no fear, Pear Deck Tutoring is here! Simply log into your school Clever account to access Pear Deck Tutoring for free 24-hour, virtual 1-1 academic help.
CVHS Early Registration
Student Leadership
Do you want to learn leadership skills and put them to practice at Cottonwood Teen Events? For more information contact Kristin Harris at kristin.harris@cottonwoodk12.org
All TCS teens are welcome to Mindset Mondays!
Grades 7-12: Every Monday 1:15 PM with Kelly McIntosh Zoom link