Wildcat Wire
September 23 - September 30
PSAT/NMSQT - Sophomores & Juniors
The PSAT will take place on October 12th. Sophomore students will be taking this assessment. All sophomores should be at their home school that morning to test. It will take place in the morning through lunch time. More information about where students will test (specific room) and the schedule will be coming. Cell phones and smart watches should be left at home that day, if brought they will need to be completely powered off during the exam.
Information from CollegeBoard –
- The PSAT provides data on student academic strengths and weaknesses early in high school, when there's plenty of time to improve before college. It lets them know which Advanced Placement (AP) courses they're most likely to do well in.
- It's a great way to practice for the PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade, which qualifies them for the National Merit Scholarship Program and a chance to win recognition and money for college.
Juniors may sign up to take the PSAT/NMSQT. This assessment will be offered at Columbia High School on October 12th. This assessment prepares students for the SAT which is offered in the Spring and has scholarship potential (see below). Juniors need to sign up in the Career Center by September 30th with Mrs. Baeza to take the assessment. The cost is $20.
Information from CollegeBoard --
- By taking the PSAT/NMSQT as a junior, students may meet the requirements to enter the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
What is OVERTIME?
Strike 1: Student missed deadline for required work (check point, project, test)
Strike 2: Student does not turn in work by next class period after the due date
- Parents notified
Strike 3: Student does not turn in work by second class period after original due date
- Teacher talks to student about Overtime support and expectation to attend until work is completed
Overtime: Student goes to assigned Overtime location for the first 20 minutes of lunch
- Student continues to attend Overtime until assignment/project is completed
Overtime is initially being implemented in English Language Arts, Math, Social Sciences, Science and BPA classes. We encourage parents to talk to their student(s) about their assignments, projects and assessments and use their Summit Learning Parent access to help track their student(s)'s progress.
Staff Spotlight
Jennifer Cole - Para Professional
We're so glad to have you Ms. Cole!
Mary Claire D'Arrigo - English Language Arts Teacher
Ms. D'Arrigo, welcome to the Columbia Family!
Alysha Ferguson - Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Welcome Mrs. Ferguson!
Amy Shepard - Special Education Teacher
Welcome to the Columbia Family Mrs. Shepard!
Homecoming Week is next week!
October 5 - Powder Puff game 6pm
October 5 - Bon Fire, immediately following Powder Puff game
October 7 - Football game vs. Ridgevue 7pm
October 8 - Homecoming Dance 8-11pm at Columbia HS
Columbia students wanting to bring a guest from another school to the Homecoming Dance will need to complete a permission form. Forms can be picked up in the front office.
Picture Days!
Fall Sports pictures will be Wednesday, August 28th. Picture packets can be picked up from the coach or advisor or in the front office.
PICTURE RETAKES: If your student(s) missed picture day, please mark you calendar for October 13th! Picture packets can be picked up in the office.