Colony HS Counselor Connection
Connecting school to home
Welcome to Semester 2!
Here is a brief update of some information we would like to share with our families and staff. Let's go Knights!
Upcoming Dates!
January 20, 2023 Last day to take Semester 1 Final Exams on an extension (please make appointments with your teachers to get them taken care of).
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be offered for the second time this school year on January 24, 2023. Sign up in counseling office with Ms. Wilson as soon as possible. Check in at 7:45 am in the library, test begins at 8 am.
CHS Basketball Homecoming Week~ January 30--February 4!
Hall Decorating Theme: Welcome to the Jungle!
Dress Days for class points:
M-Animal Print
T-Camo
W-Bright Colors
R-Rain Gear
F-Wear Colony Green
Homecoming Dance, Saturday, February 4, 7 pm-10pm
English 2 Interview Day~ this big event occurs February 16th, 2023. Students in English 2 and Honors English 2 will be preparing resumes, cover letters, and an application in English for an event where they interview with a professional in our community! Students wear business appropriate attire and learn to present themselves professionally for the work force.
February~ CHS Counselors start visits and scheduling with 8th graders in our district and preparing for next year! February 15th is "Becoming a Knight" at CHS and we will be showing off all that CHS has to offer at 7 pm with 8th grade parents.
Parent Conference Day~ February 24, 2023. No School.
PSAT will be offered for all of our freshmen March 2nd!
Quarter 3 Ends March 9th
Work Day, no school for students March 10th
Spring Break ~ March 13-17
2023--2024 Course Selection for CHS students, grades 9-11, will take place one of their core classes (9th: Biology, 10th: World History/AP World, 11th: US History/AP US) in the library during the weeks of 3/20 and 3/27. More info to follow!
Professional Development Day ~No school April 28th
AP Testing ~Coming in May 2023
Graduation ~ May 17th, 7 pm at the Menard
Quarter 4 Ends May 19th (last day of school!)
SAT Math Prep
iTech is excited to offer SAT Math Prep (9122V) for the Spring of 2023. Students enrolled can earn 0.5 general elective credit on a pass/fail basis. The course is built on the Canvas LMS, is intended to be completed in an asynchronous format, and would be an excellent option for concurrent enrollment during the 4Cs. In summary, the course includes the following:
- Access to the ALEKS adaptive math tool.
- Access to 3 practice SAT assessments (both calculator and non-calculator portion) with embedded video solutions.
- Access to supplemental resources via APEX tutorials & Khan Academy.
- Reflection & Goal Setting Activities.
- Access to information regarding SAT registration, location selection, test format, score requests, and score interpretation.
Interested students should expect to dedicate 25-30 hours of asynchronous time to complete the course. Course registration will follow standard procedures and interested students should speak with their counselor to sign up!
Seniors!
- If you are intending on applying for the Alaska Performance Scholarship that you verify your semester 2 schedule has any last minute coursework you need (like the extra social studies elective), and you have taken the required testing (SAT or ACT) to get the score you need to qualify.
Nurse's Corner
Happy New Year Colony Families and Students! Do you need a conversation starter to get talking with your teen? I am sharing a link to help you encourage your teen to set some healthy goals for this year! Here are 10 New Year’s Resolutions focused more for teenagers.
I am looking forward to second semester with our students. Please call or stop by if your student needs support for medical needs.
Jody Soeder BSN, RN, NCSN Colony High Nurse Office 907-861-5516
Colony Knights Counseling
- Please email counselors with questions or concerns!
- Tomasina.Edgar@matsuk12.us (A-E)
- Kelly.Thaler@matsuk12.us (F-K)
- Kristina.Magner@matsuk12.us (L-Re)
- Thomas.Berg@matsuk12.us (Rh-Z)
Website: https://www.matsuk12.us/site/default.aspx?DomainID=7769
Location: 9550 East Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 861-5420