Coyote Update

December

And...we made it!

Here's to the last month of 2024.

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. I know a lot of our students traveled over this holiday break. I cannot wait to hear all about it upon their return. I do not know if it because I am getting older, but this year seemed to fly by without waiting for me. The month of December always brings me joy as it is filled with holidays that allow us to be surrounded by those that we love.

It can also be a stressful time as we encourage our students to finish strong. There are 14 days left of school before winter break with finals on the last two days. Students must get all missing work in no later than December 13th by noon. Never forget you have people here at CEC who believe in you wholeheartedly.

Please look at the important dates area for our finals schedule.

Lastly, as we head into a new year, remember to do things you love to do, challenge yourself even if it is scary, and live life to the fullest. Skydiving has always been on my bucket list and I did it! It was absolutely amazing and beautiful. Although my landing was not...let's just say graceful, I loved it. Take time over break to recharge and let's bring 2025 in with open minds and open hearts.

Janeen Scaringelli

🍭Candy Bar Celebration🍬

December 17th

10:30-11:00 am

Arizona College Prep

Grace B.

Ilyada G.

Ryan M.

Owen P.

Basha High

CJ D.

Chandler High

Eli H.

Hamilton High

Tim A

Casen C.

Tommy S.

Alex W.

Perry High

Kaitlyn C.

Phoenix K.

Congratulations to our 12 early graduates who have finished their requirements for their high school diploma. We are so proud of you! We will see you in May for our graduation ceremony.

Donations accepted through December 16th.

Competition between 2nd period. Pizza party for winning classroom.

Let's help make the holidays a little brighter for families in need.

Shout out to CJ for creating this awesome poster!

December 2024

December 2: GCU Field Trip 7:45 am-2:00 pm

December 4: Yearbook Club Meeting @ 2:00 pm

December 6: Portrait of a Learner Breakfast

• Quarter 1 & 2 Award Winners

December 9-13 Spirit Week (See flyer below)

December 11: Yearbook Club Meeting @ 2:00 pm

December 13: No 4th or 5th Hour (Staff Meeting)

December 17: December Graduates Candy Bar @ 10:30 am

• This is just for students. We just wanted to show them how proud we are of them and get a group picture.

December 17: Pizza Luncheon for winner of Toy Drive

December 18: FINALS Periods 1, 3, 5 (see finals schedule below)

December 18: Lift Labs need to be completed by end of day

December 19: FINALS Periods 2, 4 (Half day)

Period 1/2: 7:30-9:30 am

Break: 9:31-9:39 am

Period 3/4: 9:40-11:40 am

Lunch: 11:40 am-12:10 pm

Period 5: 12:15-2:15 pm

December 20-January 7: Winter Break NO SCHOOL

January 8: First Day Back for Students

CEC Calendar

December 9-13

College Classes at CGCC

Last check-in for college classes. Please show your current grade to Mrs. Scaringelli or myself by Dec. 6.

Any new student registered for spring classes at CGCC, please make sure to complete your ED Ready test and let me know when you get your statement. If you should need any assistance, please see me sooner rather than later so you do not lose the spot for your class.

Yearbook Club

Yearbook is looking for pictures of our students.

1. Students with their pets.

2. Students doing all of their cool things outside of CEC. Are you in a band? Play a club sport? Volunteer?

3. Students doing silly, but appropriate things.

We'd love to see it!

Please email pictures directly to Ms. Ramirez at ramirez.cassandra@cusd80.com.

Seniors! It's not too early to start thinking about Senior Quotes and Pictures. Your quote is due before winter break and should be inspirational and be seen as an opportunity to provide words of encouragement to the classes that will follow you. Some guidelines:

• Nothing that could be considered offensive, questionable, or inappropriate for a school setting
• No language that denigrates another person’s character, ethnicity, religious/political beliefs, sexuality, gender, physical or mental ability, etc.
• No derogatory comments about the school, students, faculty, or staff members
• No special characters/emoji

PRESALE ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.

Hello CUSD graduating senior students/parents!

You are invited to participate in our upcoming FAF$A Open Lab Nights! We have several slots available per 30 minute time increments. You are welcome to attend at any site below, on any date that works best for you. Please select one appointment time slot per student at the time/date of your choosing. Please take some time to review the attached FAF$A ID instructions and FAF$A Checklist prior to attending this event. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at your scheduled time!

ACP High School: December 9, 2024

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449A9A92CA6F85-acperie

Basha High School: December 3, 2024

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449A9A92CA6F85-bhsopen

Casteel High School: December 4, 2024

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ACAD2DABFEC34-46858329-casteel

Chandler High School: December 5, 2024

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449A9A92CA6F85-cecopen1

It is that time of the year again when the sniffles begin. If you can donate tissues, we will gladly accept them. We are down to 1 box. Thank you in advance.

Infinite Campus Parent/Student Login

I have printed out a paper version of the OLR and gave it to your child. Please fill it out and return it to the front office. If you choose to do it online, please log into your Infinite Campus account and update your annual student registration (OLR). You will find this option in the left index under "More". Updating this annually is extremely important so we have current information on your household. This is also where you can agree or disagree for publicity, internet access and most importantly providing your child with Tylenol should they become ill. Please DO NOT start a New Student registration.

We have 39 students who do not have an updated OLR. If you need help resetting your password, please call the front office at 480.224.3060.

Under "More" you will also need to update the Student Device Agreement. This is currently available for you to complete and must be done on a laptop or PC. Do not use your mobile device to complete this agreement.

Infinite Campus Directions

Break: 8:55-9:00 AM

Period 2: 9:00-10:25 AM

Break: 10:25-10:30 AM

Period 3: 10:30 AM-11:55 AM

Lunch: 11:55 AM-12:25 PM

Period 4: 12:25-1:50 PM

Period 5: 1:50-3:20 PM

School starts promptly at 7:30 AM. It is important for all students to arrive on time and be prepared for class. CEC works on a 9-week semester and curriculum moves quickly.

Excused Absences

• A parent or legal guardian is asked to call the attendance office within 24 hours of the absence to officially excuse students from school or particular periods of classes during the day. Please call our attendance line at 480.224.3067.
• Students arriving late or leaving early must sign in/out at the front office and have a parent or legal guardian call the front desk to excuse at 480.224.3060.
• No student will be permitted to leave campus without parent verification.
• Students are responsible for making arrangements to make up time missed, as that impacts student progress here at CEC more than any other factor. Please make sure to check Google classroom.

Unexcused Absences are considered truancies. the parent is notified whenever a student is absent. Work cannot be made-up for credit on unexcused absences.

Tardy to Class

• Students are expected to be seated in their classrooms ready to begin class work at the start of each period.
• A tardy is defined as "not being in an assigned seat at the minute".
• Student's who have habitual tardies may be dropped from their class. If tardies are in first hour, student's schedules may be changed to add to a class later in the day.
• If your child is tardy, please call the front office to excuse them.

Consequences for Absences

• After 4 absences (excluding documented illness) per quarter, the student will be place on an attendance contract. This is their first warning.
• After 8 absences per quarter, student will be issued a second warning that they can be dropped from their in-person class.
• After 10 absences, family will receive a 10-Day Attendance Letter (10 consecutive absences, the state requires schools to automatically withdraw the student, please make sure to be in contact with Mrs. Scaringelli or Mrs. King)
• After 12 absences, students will have received their final warning
• 13 absences is considered missing 1/3 of the curriculum. In-person classes will be dropped and student's will be placed in a lift lab equivalent.

• After 18 absences, family will receive a 18-Day Attendance Letter
• After 10 Consecutive Absences per semester, the state requires schools to automatically withdraw the student.

*Tutoring can be scheduled through all teachers.*

Students should contact them directly to arrange a time that works for everyone.

Email: scaringelli.janeen@cusd80.com

Phone: 480.224.3060
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/Domain/890
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChandlerEarlyCollege