Back-to-school

August 9, 2024

This CPHS school calendar includes the days with our adjusted schedule at Champlin Park for 1st Trimester. Please review to be aware and plan ahead.

• We have made some adjustments to our admin/counselor structure.

• Our staff will now be working with students in grades 9 and 11 or 10 and 12.

• Your assistant principal and counselor will remain with the same students through their high school years.

Michael George, Principal

Matt Mattson, Activities Director

Jenni Jones, Assistant Principal

Grades 9 and 11, A - Hi

Coral-Lyn Wyman, Assistant Principal

Grades 9 and 11, Hj - O

Jamie Oliver, Assistant Principal

Grades 9 and 11, P - Z

Colleen Atakpu-Shiggs, Assistant Principal

Grades 10 and 12, A - Hi

William Hill, Assistant Principal

Grades 10 and 12, Hj - O

Brooke Dehnicke, Assistant Principal

Grades 10 and 12, P - Z

Leslie Torke, School Counselor

Grades 9 and 11, A - Hi

Ashley Barber, School Counselor

Grades 9 and 11, Hj - O

Kim Mannel, School Counselor

Grades 9 and 11, P - Z

Valerie Williams, School Counselor

Grades 10 and 12, A - Hi

Ali Wilson, School Counselor

Grades 10 and 12, Hj - O

Jill Svoboda, School Counselor

Grades 10 and 12, P - Z

Sam Hicks, School Counselor

Grades 9 - 12, Multilingual Students

Students will be able to view their schedules on StudentVUE on Wednesday August 21.
If you have questions, please review the schedule change policy below before contacting your counselor.

Important Schedule Schedule Change Policy Reminders

Below are the reasons you may request a schedule change:

• Student failed a prerequisite and is no longer eligible for the course

• Computer error (example: 2- 1st period classes)

• Open period to fill

• Medical reason (requires doctor note provided to the school)

Below are the reasons schedule changes cannot be honored:

• Dropping two or three trimester classes

• Choosing specific teachers

• Changing class hours

• Requesting classes with friends

• Switching due to activities participation

• Student changing their mind about a class

• Dropping AP, IB, CIS or Honors courses

• Dropping STEP classes

It has been an extremely busy summer here at Champlin Park with two separate construction projects. When the work is completed, we will have a more secure entry process, administration and student support offices will be centrally located which will allow for greater collaboration and single access points for students and families. Our library will be completely renovated and will feature improved teaching/learning spaces and upgraded technology.

Much of the renovations will be completed before school starts. The main office suite will be completed in October. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as this will create some challenges as we begin the school year. We are excited for you to see the changes this fall.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21 and THURSDAY AUGUST 22

Grades 9-11, we invite you to Champlin Park on Wednesday, August 21 from 8AM - 5PM or Thursday, August 22 from 7:30AM - 12PM to take your school photo. Enter through the E4 doors and take your picture in the auditorium. This will be your 2024-25 picture for the yearbook and your student ID.

Seniors have their picture taken by David Banks Studio. If students were unable to attend the summer dates, additional information will be shared via email and school announcements.

Before Open House on August 28, please make sure you can log into both the StudentVUE and ParentVUE apps. You will need to access your student’s schedule electronically during Open House.

These apps will be important to view schedules, grades, attendance, lunch ID and other information. You can access these apps on your electronic devices. If you need assistance setting up your account, call the district technology support line, 763-506-HELP (763-506-4357). They are incredibly helpful!

Open House is designed to help you feel prepared for high school. Students and families can attend anytime between 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Enter Champlin Park High School through E3 Main Doors and pick up important information for the night. We want you to be acclimated to your new environment by participating in a few activities that will help you navigate a new and large school. During open house you will complete the following tasks:

• Rebel Quest Scavenger Hunt: Find important places in our school.

• Follow Your Class Schedule: Locate your classes and meet your teachers. You will access your schedule through StudentVUE.

• Meet Your Support Team: Counselors, social workers and other supports will be available for questions in the Cafeteria.

• Chromebook Pickup: Chromebooks will be available in the LMC.

• Tours guided by LINK Crew leaders: Meet at the SLH for an optional tour. Tours are at 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00.

• Accessing ParentVUE and StudentVUE: Meet in the auditorium to learn and practice how to use ParentVue and StudentVue on your own electronic device.

This is a regular school day from 7:40AM - 2:20PM and will begin in your ADVISEMENT classroom (Advisement class information is located on your StudentVUE class schedule). You will also be attending our CP Family Link Crew Freshman Rally. Students ride their regularly scheduled school bus to and from school. Bus information will be available in StudentVUE and mailed home one week prior to the first day of school.

This is a regular school day from 7:40AM - 2:20PM and will begin in your ADVISEMENT classroom (Advisement class information is located on your StudentVUE class schedule). Students ride their regularly scheduled school bus to and from school. Bus information will be available in StudentVUE and mailed home prior to the first day of school.

Parking Permits for the 24-25 School Year are available via ParentVue.

Trimester Permits for Tri 1 are $35 and a full year permit is available for $105.00

Students should pick up permits in the Activities Office beginning 8/12/24.

Call Cari Niesen in the Activities Office with Questions (763) 506-6807

Senior Parents! Co-chairs Georgia Larson and Julia Sevald will host a kick-off meeting for the CPHS Class of 2025 All Night Senior Party committee. All those interested in supporting and planning for the party are welcome to attend. When: Monday, August 26th, 7:00 pm Where: Champlin Park, Enter door E5, phy ed classroom F185. Questions? contact Georgia.Larson@ahschools.us

Homecoming 2024 is Fast Approaching

This fall’s homecoming celebration is right around the corner.

Mark your calendar now because it is the SECOND WEEK OF SCHOOL!

Homecoming week, including spirit days, will be Monday September 9th through Friday September 13th.

The homecoming football game will be Friday September 13th at 7pm.

The homecoming dance will be Saturday, September 14th from 7-10 pm in the CPHS cafeteria.

Homecoming dance tickets can be purchased through the ParentVue Fee Pay Account starting September 4th through September 12th.

Start making plans now, and be sure to tell your friends too!

If you have any questions, you can call the CPHS activities office.

Applying to College

Students have plenty of time to apply to their college. Early Admission applications are due Nov. 1, 2024. Check with the colleges you are applying to, schools may have an earlier deadline for specific programs such as nursing or aviation. Regular Decision

is applying to colleges at any time, usually after Nov. 1. Colleges vary on their Regular Decision deadlines. January 1, 2025 is the most common. Many State schools (Bemidji, Mankato, St. Cloud, Winona) have Rolling Admission, which means that they do not have application deadlines.

College Application Documents

Transcripts

Transcript requests must be done through SCOIR. *Transcripts will not be ready to send until school starts.

To request a transcript

1. Log into the Lock and Key from the CPHS website

2. Click on the SCOIR icon

3. Click on MY COLLEGES

4. Under the Applied column, add the college you applied to.

Letters of Recommendation

Teachers will return to school at the end of August. You will not be able to request a Letter of Recommendation until teachers return from summer break.

To request a Letter of Recommendation from a CPHS teacher:

1. Ask your teacher in person

2. Fill out the Blue Information sheet

3. Request the teacher in SCOIR

1. Log into SCOIR through the lock and key

2. Click on the MY COLLEGES tab

3. Under APPLICATION DOCUMENTS , click on teacher recommendation.

4. Add your teachers name

4. Write a Thank You note to the teacher

To request a Letters of Recommendation from a coach or teacher not at CPHS:

Follow the instructions above however, you will need your recommender to send a PDF of the recommendation directly to the college admissions department.

Due to construction, the Career Center office is currently closed. Ms. Skaare will send information out regarding her temporary office space.

New this school year, Anoka-Hennepin Schools has partnered with GoFan for mobile ticketing for athletic events at all five traditional high schools (Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids). Fans can purchase tickets online through their respective school’s GoFan page, the GoFan App or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay.

The new ticketing partner allows both schools and visitors a more efficient, professional ticketing experience. Buying tickets online allows fans to access and share tickets easily by email or text without standing in line. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online prior to reaching the facility, however credit card payments will be accepted on site.

Pricing

• Adult (18-59) tickets for athletic events are $10 and students (K-12) are $5.

• Adults 60 and older receive free admission to regular season events. Please be aware that this does not apply to section or state tournament events.

Before the event

1. PURCHASE your tickets online, via your computer, smartphone or other mobile device using the GoFan Mobile App (available on Google Play and the App Store.

2. Once you purchase your ticket online, you will get an order confirmation email and click on the "VIEW TICKET" on your mobile device. This can also be done on the app.

3. Pay attention to the important information shown on the confirmation screen.

At the event

1. Prior to arriving at the gate, access your confirmation email or view the ticket in the mobile app and click on "VIEW TICKET" on your mobile device.

2. Show your mobile device to gate personnel, who will validate your admission ticket.

• DO NOT validate your ticket before arriving at the gate. A staff member will validate your ticket. If you validate your ticket in advance, you may need to purchase another ticket.

3. Tickets CANNOT be printed. You must use your mobile device to access your ticket(s).

Visit the GoFan How To Guide to access videos for assistance, or visit the links below:

• How to Buy Tickets

• How to Use Tickets

• How to Transfer Tickets

Students from the hosting and visiting schools must be prepared to show student identification at events and middle school students and younger must be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian. Students from any other schools/non-participating schools must also be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Ticket information for CPHS can be found at the following website:

• Champlin Park High School: ahschools.us/cphstickets

Make a plan to complete your student’s back-to-school verification, now. Families may complete the verification online by logging into A-HConnect.

Why it matters: Verification ensures that each student’s school has confirmed emergency contact information and releases for the safety of each student.

Family deadlines: It’s important that each family completes the verification process before the first day of school. Verification is easy to do online, on your own time, whenever it’s convenient.

• Even if families’ contact information has not changed, it’s important to log in to access a variety of other student information in the coming weeks, including class schedules and teacher assignments, attendance, school handbooks, progress reports and grades for middle and high school students.
  
  

• High school students will not be able to enroll in fall activities until the back to school verification process is complete.

Login details: Visit A-HConnect to complete your student’s back-to-school forms for the upcoming school year.

• Parents/guardians can access back-to-school forms by clicking the lock icon and “Login” at the top right corner of any district or school website.

• Then, select, "My Student Information."

• Next, choose “Online registration.”

• Select “Back-to-school annual verification.”
  View the tip sheet for directions.

If you need help finding your login/password, email 506help@ahschools.us or call 763-506-HELP for assistance.

Middle and high school families: Back-to-school verification also includes the option to enroll in an optional protection plan for district-issued Chromebooks, which are assigned to students in grades 6-12 to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning. Visit ahschools.us/techprotect to learn more.

Discounts, benefits and reduced fees available: Families may also apply to receive additional educational benefits, discounts and reduced fees after completing the verification process.

Technology plays an important role in preparing students for life, and Chromebooks are utilized as a daily learning tool in Anoka-Hennepin middle and high school classrooms. Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook from the school district to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning.

Over 28,000 Chromebooks are distributed to students the first week of school. As careful as students and schools are, accidents do happen each year - and thousands of Chromebooks are returned at the end of the school year with damages.

Families have the option to enroll in the Device Protection Plan.

The Technology Protection Plan is optional; it is not required, however, by electing not to participate in the Protection Plan, families may be required to reimburse the school district for the replacement or repair of damaged Chromebooks assigned to their student/s. Damaged or broken screens may cost between $50 to $150 depending on parts needed; or the replacement cost for the entire device could be up to $410.

Families can opt-in to the Device Protection Plan by logging into A-HConnect, and selecting "My Student Information," and "Fees." Parents must select or decline coverage under the Device Protection Plan. Enrollment begins July 1, 2024.

• The plan cost is $20 per student or $60 per family per school year.

• If the student qualifies for free or reduced-price school meals in the 2024-25 school year, the cost of the Protection Plan will be reduced to $0.

• Repairs with the Protection Plan are subject to a $20 deductible.

View the Device Protection Plan flyer to learn more. (PDF)
Enroll in the device protection plan using Synergy.

All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for the educational benefits program for the 2024-25 school year. A new application must be submitted each school year.

The enrollment window for the 2024-25 school year begins Aug. 1, 2024.

Although school meals are still free, your family may still qualify for other educational benefits. If your family needs access to educational benefits available to your student, an application can be completed by visiting ahschools.us/freereduced.

Anoka-Hennepin asks that all families complete an online application to provide additional school funding to support all students in the district. By filling out this application, your school can earn funding and you can save money.

Educational benefits include:

• Athletics fees: Eligible students may qualify for fees to be waived or reduced.

• SAT, ACT, AP Fees: Students may be eligible for discounted fees for academic tests and some lab fees.

• Other high school activities: Students may qualify for discounts on speech, debate, theater, band and others.

• Additional benefits and cost savings: Chromebook device protection, Comcast Internet Essentials discount, Amazon Prime membership discounts, discounted bus fares with Metro Transit, Xcel Energy account assistance, discounts at museums and theaters.

Only one application is needed per household. Please contact the child nutrition department with any questions or assistance at 763-506-1240 or staff.CnpEnrollment@ahschools.us.

Free school meals program information

Every student may receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost during the 2024-25 school year. The state’s Free School Meals program will cover the cost of one breakfast meal and one lunch meal for every student daily, however the cost of a la carte items, such as milk, other drinks, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items.

Resources

• Educational benefits flyer [English]

• Educational benefits flyer [Spanish]

• Educational benefits informational video