Prepare for the Math Proficiency Exam

In an effort to prepare 10th - 12th grade students for the Nevada Proficiency Exam, CCSD K-12 Math has provided a link to their web pages for the Practice Proficiency Exam.

Prepare for the Math Proficiency Exam  

Seniors are invited to enroll in Science 101 at UNLV

Why take this class?
This course is now required for all newly admitted students in the UNLV College of Sciences. Normally, students must have a GPA of 3.0 for admission beginning Fall 2008. Students whose high school GPA is between 2.75 and 3.0 and who pass this course may be admitted to UNLV under special consideration. College students who take a course like this are more likely to graduate in four years, less likely to enroll in the wrong class, less likely to flunk a course, less likely to get into trouble for plagiarism, more likely to have clear career plans, and more likely to graduate with the right degree for their career.

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School Police Traffic Safety Changes

Out of the recently concluded Legislative Session, Senate Bill 534 amended Nevada law to provide for increased protection of school facilities, personnel, and most importantly our students. To that end, the jurisdiction of School Police now extends to the streets adjacent to school property for the purpose of issuing traffic citations for violations during school and school related activities. School Police officials have informed us that they will be actively citing drivers engaging in illegal and potentially dangerous activities. This new ticketing authority is applicable to both moving and nonmoving traffic violations. Your child’s safety is our #1 priority. By promoting, following, and enforcing traffic safety rules in and around our campus, we can share in creating a greater level of security for all of our children.

Important for Freshmen to Read!

The CCSD 21st Century Course of Study that is being recommended to the Board of School Trustees for approval. If approved, all students, beginning with the 2006-2007 freshmen class, will be enrolled in this course of study. As noted, the requirements for graduation will include an additional year of math (including Algebra II H, Algebra II or Applied Algebra II) and an additional year of science (including Biology). These additional requirements will align with the new State of Nevada Millennium Scholarship criteria for core courses.

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The PSAT and MyRoad

All CCSD sophomores and juniors who took the PSAT in October 2006 will have FREE access to MyCollegeQuickStart and MyRoad – the CollegeBoard’s online college major, campus search, test preparation, and career exploration tool. In order to create a user account, students must obtain the access code that appears on the upper right corner of the PSAT Score Report. Students must also have an email address in order to register for the program. Go to www.collegeboard.com/psatextra and click “Sign-In.” Once an account has been created, the student may access a personality profiler, explore majors, find a college, research careers, develop an educational plan, and prepare for the SAT I.

Current Scholarships and College Events for High School Students

The CCSD Guidance and Counseling Services website includes a current updated list of local, state, and national scholarships available for CCSD students. In addition, a list of current college events for high school students is included for use by parents and students. Each list is updated each week and is made available to all CCSD high schools. Moreover, each high school is encouraged to post these lists on their individual school website. Hard copies of each list are posted in visible areas at each CCSD high school, such as the counseling office and in junior and senior classrooms. To visit the CCSD Guidance and Counseling Services website, log on to www.ccsd.net/cpd  , then click on Guidance and Counseling.

Parent Volunteers

We need parent volunteers for the following 2007-08 committees:

Attendance/Discipline
Crisis Response
Library Media
School Security
School Improvement

If you are interested, please contact the office manager, Mrs. Quionn Eagles, at 799-7870, ext. 4100 between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m..