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Copley High SchoolL e t t e r f r o m t h e P r i n c i p a lSmoke signalsDecember 2011/January 2012About a month ago I attended aconference in which the featuredspeaker was a technology integrationexpert. Although his main focus wasexamining strategies to utilizetechnology to enrich instruction inschools, he also provided some userfriendlytips for parents as we parentin a world that is very different fromthe one in which we grew up.Remember when we were young anddid something embarrassing ordownright dumb? I did a lot of thosethings, yet the only way anyonewould find out about them is to seekout my friends from when I wasgrowing up. Not the case today.The latter for today’s generationwould be instantly posted toFacebook, uploaded to YouTube,Tweeted, texted, blogged or Wiki’dabout for not just their friends, yetthe world to see. While ourgeneration created funny stories thatare the source of laughs at gettogetherstoday, our students arewriting a digital legacy that will followthem forever. Here are somegeneral tips to assist you and yourchild in managing their “digitallegacy”.Children should not have aprivate life, which many dothrough social media. If theywant to keep a part of theirlife private, have them keep anold-fashioned journal, one thatis not posted to a website.Help them to understand thatnothing is private and evenwhen you hit delete, therecord can still be found.As a parent, use the “GoogleAlerts” feature to have anautomatic e-mail sent to youwhen something with yourchild’s name is posted on-line.Develop agreed upon rules fortechnology posting, such asrules for posting pictures andvideos, as well as rules for textand chat language.Follow the golden rule ofposting…do not post or sayanything digitally that wouldembarrass you if your familyread it or you would not say inreal life.It is my hope that these guidelinescan assist your child at this point intheir life, as well as ensuring that theyhave a positive digital legacy that willbe examined as they enter collegeand the work force.Although it truly is a busy time, Iencourage you to take a few minutesto relax and enjoy one of the manyexciting events at Copley High Schoolin December and January. As youknow, we are proud to have both anoutstanding instrumental and vocalmusic program at CHS. Get into theholiday spirit by joining us for ourannual winter holiday concerts withour bands performing on December8 th and our choirs performing onDecember 13 th . In addition to theconcerts, one of our most popularevents for students and parents is ourannual Man of the Year completionwhich will be held on December 15 th .Finally, I would encourage all parentsto attend the Financial Aidpresentation put on by our GuidanceDepartment, which will be held onJanuary 11 th . Although this may notbe an “exciting event”, it will beinformative and worthwhile whetherthis is your first or last college-boundstudent. As you can see, there willbe a great deal of excitement andactivity at CHS as we end thecalendar year. Your continuedsupport and attendance at eventssuch as this means a great deal to ourstudents and our school.This year, winter break will run fromDecember 19 th - January 2 nd and oncewe return, the pace does not slowdown. The end of 2 nd quarter (firstsemester) is Friday, January 19 th . Dueto the calendar this year, firstsemester exams will run from January17 th through the 19 th . This will be aslightly different exam schedule thanin the past few years as we will onlyhave three exam days. We are stillfinalizing the details of the examschedule and a final copy of theschedule will be distributed tostudents upon their return in January.Please contact me if you have anyquestions regarding our examschedule.Although it may be hard to believe,January is the month where we beginscheduling and planning for the 2012-13 school year. We will continue toutilize online scheduling as the meansfor students to register for classes. Iwill be working with our staffthroughout the month of January(Continued on Page 2)In this issue:Letter from the Principal 1Letter from the Assistant Principal 2Athletics 24Department Updates 19Guidance Department 12Music Boosters 23PTSA 20Student & Parent News 31

to prepare our curriculum guide.Our curriculum guide will be given toour incoming freshman as a hardcopy, yet the rest of our students willneed to refer to the copy they weregiven last year or access thisdocument on-line. Hard copies ofthe curriculum guide for currentfreshman, sophomores and juniorsare available with parent request.Our counselors will be in all Englishclasses throughout the early part ofFebruary to begin the schedulingprocess with our freshman,sophomores and juniors. I willupdate you on the rest of thescheduling procedures in myFebruary installment.In addition to all that is occurring atCopley High School, we must takethe time to pause and celebrate someof our accomplishments throughoutthis first half of the year. First,congratulations to Mr. Gene Lynn,who was part of a writing team thatproduced the multimedia packagetitled Earth Motion 3 : Our ChangingEarth. This is a science program forgrades 7-9 and deals with theconcepts of earth cycles, ourchanging world and heattransfer. We were just informed thatthe project won a national awardfrom NETA (National EducationalTelecommunications Association) andthere is only one winner for thisaward for all of United States. Greatwork Mr. Lynn!It is not just our teacher’s makingheadlines, yet our students as well.For the month of November, CHS isproud to recognize Alison Vrabec asour Student of the Month and TannerManfull as our Athlete of the Month.Finally, special congratulations toNick Pupino who took 4 th place inthe Division I State Cross Countrymeet, as well as our Boys’ Soccerteam that lost a tough state semi-finalgame. All of the highlights from ourfall season can be found in Mr.Borchik’s athletic update for themonth.Whether it be our student-athletes,our student actors performance inour fall production, the awards wonby our speech/debate students, theexemplary Veterans Day programand the countless other programsand events to celebrate, I hope youcan see why we are so proud of ourhigh school and community. Mostimportantly, our students areexcelling in the classroom as you cansee from the numerous students onthe following pages who achievedacademic excellence throughout thefirst grading period.I would like to wish each of you asafe and happy holiday season. Pleaseenjoy the time with family and friendsand I look forward to continuing ourwork together in the new year.Sincerely,Cameron M. RybaL e t t e r f r o m t h e A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a lI would like to begin my contributionto the December/January issue ofSmoke Signals by wishing everyone ahappy holiday season. In this issue, itis important to remind everyone of afew important pieces of information.Student MedicationAs we continue to move forward thisyear, we need to remind ourstudents and families of our rules forusing medication at school. Therules for using both prescription andover the counter medications arelisted below.Students who have to takeprescription medication musthave a form completed andsigned by their physician.Students who require over thecounter medication during theschool day must have a formcompleted and signed byparent/guardian.All medications must be left inthe Clinic inside the GuidanceOffice.Students are not permitted topossess any medication duringschool hours.Medications in the possessionof students will be consideredcontraband and a disciplinaryconsequence will be assigned.Students may carry their ownprescription asthma inhalersand Epi-pens.Follow these rules will help to ensurethat everyone is safe and aware ofthe expectation for students whoneed to use medication at school.TardinessWe are continuing to work toreduce the numbers of tardies toclass and lunch throughout the highschool. Students who are tardy totheir classes and lunch not only missinstructional time but often disruptother classes as they travelthroughout the building. In an effortto correct this issue we will beholding random hall sweeps duringvarious mods of the school day. Wefeel that it is important to inform ourstudents and families of thesenecessary sweeps. Students who arecaught in a hall sweep will face(continued on page 3)2

consequences consistent with ourprogressive discipline policy. If youhave any questions or concernsplease feel free to call or email me atThis story can fit 75-125 words.(330)664-4824 or rick.gurski@copley-fairlawn.org.Your headline is an importantpart of the newsletter and shouldParking be considered Fees carefully.Due SoonAs In a the few words, first semester it should begins to winddown, accurately it represent is important the contents to rememberthat of the story if you and draw are readers driving to schoolsecond into the story. semester, Develop the parking fees aredue headline soon. before Second you write semester the parkingfees ($25.00) are due by February17 th , but are able to be paid early. Ifyou are a new driver, remember thatif you intend to drive to school youwill need to have the following things.Completed paperwork availablein the main office and in theparking hutA copy of your driver’s licenseA copy of your vehiclesregistrationA copy of proof of insuranceParent signature giving youpermission to drive to schoolThe $25.00 fee (cash or checkmade out to Copley HighSchool)All of this information needs to becompleted and turned in to the mainoffice before you drive to school.Students who fail to complete theserequirements to drive to school mayb e s u b j e c t t o d i s c i p l i n a r yconsequences as outlined in our codeof conduct.Positive Rewards RaffleRemember our second positiverewards raffle will be at the beginningof January. We are grateful to ourPTSA for helping to allow us toreward students who do the rightthing. We look forward to workingwith our local businesses and thePTSA to keep this program going, itreally seems to be making adifference in improving our studentsattendance and positive behaviors.To conclude this entry, I would liketo wish all of our students, families,teachers, and staff a happy holidayseason. Enjoy your winter break,relax, spend time with those youlove, and reenergize yourself. Maythe new year bring everyonehappiness and joy!Sincerely,Rick GurskiStudent & Parent NewsREPORTINGABSENCESWhen absent from school,a student is to have his/herparents or guardian phonethe school 330-664-4823before 9:00 a.m. on theday of absence so that thereason for the absence will be known.The attendance office routinely calls parents/guardiansto verify absence. Parentsshould not be offended by the call. Thecall is only to ensure the location andsafety of the student. Without parentcontact, a student will be presumedunexcused and dealt with accordingly.NOTE: Doctor and dentist appointmentsshould be made after school hours whenpossible. Regardless of the reason, if astudent misses more than 2½ hours ofthe school day, the student will becharged a minimum of ½ day absence.Advertise in the Drumbeat!The high school newspaper, The CopleyDrumbeat, is selling advertisement spacein order to fund the five studentgeneratedissues released throughout theyear. For as little as $35, you canpromote your local business to students,t e ac hers, an dc o m m u n i t ymembers. Thepaper gladlya c c e p t sp a t r o ns w howould like to purchasespace to wish teams or organizationsgood luck, as well. If you are interested,please contact the adviser, Sarah Petry, at330-664-4999 ext. 527559 or e-mail herat sarah.petry@copley-fairlawn.org.SMOKE SIGNALSLook for it the 1st week of eachmonth on the CHS website! Issues ofSmoke Signals can be accessed online by:Visit www.copley-fairlawn.orgHigh School tabClick on NewsClick on Smoke SignalsDownload Smoke SignalsPDF icon listed below desiredmonthEmail all submissions in MicrosoftWord, by the 20th of each month, toCarol Hurd at:Alumni News: Copley graduate Kimmie Dyer led her Wittenberg Universityvolleyball team to a national championship November 20 th . Dyer, a senior All-American, was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Division III Women’sChampionship Tournament in St. Louis after posting 12 kills and 11 digs in the titlematch against Christopher Newport University. The Tigers won all three weekendmatches in straight sets, sweeping past California Lutheran and Eastern University inearlier rounds. Wittenberg (37-3) is the first Ohio school in any division to win anational women’s volleyball title.From the Akron Beacon Journalcarol.hurd@copley-fairlawn.orgHard copies of Smoke Signals may bepicked up in the main office ormailed by request. If you would likeyour issue mailed, please email Carolat the above email by Jan. 19.3

December 2011Dear Parents:Senate Bill 140 has presented a variety of educational options. One section of this bill is of immediateinterest to you as a parent of a high school student (grades 9-12). This option is called the Post SecondaryEducation Option Program.The intent of this law is to create a variety of liberal learning activities for all students. The proposed rulesestablish procedures for the awarding of high school graduation credit and/or college credit to high schoolstudents enrolled in college courses. College can include community colleges, technical colleges, or regularfour-year universities. Under certain plans, students may take advantage of free college tuition while otherplans would require parents to pay.The legislature requires school districts to inform students and their parents of this program by March 1 st ofeach year. Any student who desires to pursue this option must: 1) bring his or her parent to anappointment with his/her guidance counselor, or to the Post Secondary Education Optionprogram in the Copley High School Media Center at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012;2) take the ACT in February if he/she has not previously taken this test; and 3) meet theguidelines established by the college. In order to participate in the Post Secondary EducationOptions Program in the fall of 2012 or spring of 2013, by March 30, 2012, a student must informa guidance counselor of his or her intent to participate in the program.To register for the February 11 th ACT, go to www.actstudent.org by January 13 th . Practice tests are availablein the media center, guidance office, and online.If you would like more information about the Post Secondary Education Program, please feel free to call thehigh school guidance office at 664-4827.Cameron M. RybaPrincipal4

INFORMATION TO PARENTS ABOUT POST SECONDARY OPTIONSIN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS PROGRAM INTHE FALL OF 2012 OR SPRING OF 2013, A STUDENT MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWINGREQUIREMENTS:1. Sign an Intent to Participate form by March 30, 2012. This form must be on file in the GuidanceOffice.2. Attend the Postsecondary Option meeting for parents and students on February 23, 2012 at5:00 p.m. in the high school media center or complete an appointment with a guidancecounselor to review the information below.3. Apply by the application deadline posted by the chosen institution.4. Take the ACT by February 2012. (Deadline for registration is January 13.)Senate Bill #140 describes guidelines and procedures for the awarding of high school graduation credit and/or collegecredit to high school students enrolled in college courses. The following items summarize a portion of this bill:1. Ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students may enroll full or part time for non-sectarian courses for high schooland/or college credit.Students in grades nine, ten, eleven and twelve may enroll in college for high school graduation and/or college creditif the student is accepted by the college.2. Postsecondary Enrollment Options AvailableOption A permits eligible students to enroll in college courses for college credit. Students electing this option willbe required to pay all costs incurred, including tuition, books, materials, and fees.Option B permits eligible students to enroll in college courses for college and high school graduation credit.Students electing this option will not be required to pay for tuition, books, materials, or fees associated with suchcourses. (Orientation, parking, and transportation fees are not covered.)Courses successfully completed under Option B will receive high school credit for graduation as appropriate.3. School districts must award comparable credit for high school graduation, in terms of quantity and quality, forsuccessfully completed college work.4. The Copley-Fairlawn Board of Education has determined that a student enrolled in college courses under theguidelines of Option B will be given high school credit for course enrollment, if the student successfully completes thecollege course. It will not be calculated in the student’s high school grade point average.5

PROGRAM ADVANTAGESExpands the curriculum available to studentsProvides opportunities for students to study in depth those areas of special interest or needAllows a student to earn college credit at no expense to parents in Option BGives the student an opportunity to make some decisions about college through actual experiencesAllows the student to earn high school and college credit at the same timeAllows the student a gradual transition to university schoolingEncourages parents to become involved earlier in the planning of a college careerAllows the potential for a student to earn an Associate Degree as well as a high school diplomaAllows the student access to university counseling servicesPOTENTIAL RISKS AND CONSEQUENCES1. Students will have an increased responsibility for learning, increased travel time, and increased time for study.2. Students could have increased financial obligations for their education if they choose Option A or if the collegecourse requires special tools or equipment. Participation may decrease the time available for part-time employment.3. There may be reduced opportunities or time for participation in high school activities (athletics, music, clubs, etc.).4. Impressionable 16 and 17 year olds will be in a non-structured setting on the college campus with older students.5. Students who fail or withdraw from a college course may jeopardize their high school graduation. A student whofails to complete a college course or who withdraws inappropriately from a college course will be required to reimbursethe school district the amount of money equal to the amount subtracted from the District’s State Foundationmonies. The grade earned will be noted as a Fail and will not be calculated in determining the student’s highschool grade point average. The failing mark, however, will be included in the student’s college grade point average.If the student does not pass at least five (5) credits and earn a grade point average of 1.0 for the quarter, he/she willnot be eligible to participate in non-graded extra-curricular activities. If a student’s grade point average falls betweena 1.0 and 1.999 for the quarter, he/she must attend a formal academic support program provided by Copley-Fairlawn City Schools.6. Students and parents participating in this program assume full social and academic responsibilities for the studentsenrolled.ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES1. Upon entrance to the program, a student must elect Option A or B as described on page one. If a student enrolls inthe same university after high school graduation, the university must award full credit for all courses successfullycompleted under either Option A or B.2. Academic credit for high school graduation will be matched on a course for course basis. College credits will beconverted to Carnegie units. No student can schedule more than seven Carnegie units in a school year.3. Students who meet the federal income guidelines for Free and Reduced Lunch and who require financial assistancewith transportation will be required to complete a request form for reimbursement. No students will be reimbursedmore that it would cost the school district to transport students to Copley High School.6

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION 1ST 9-WEEKS 2011-12In order to promote student academic achievement, Copley High School publishes various recognition rolls each nine-week grading period.Students who earn a 4.0 and above grade point average (GPA) receive Principals Roll status; those with a 3.5-3.99 GPA receive Honor Roll Status;and students with a 3.0-3.49 GPA receive Merit Roll recognition. Students at all grade levels must carry a full course load and not receive anyincomplete grades for the grading period in order to qualify for this recognition.12th Grade 11th Grade 10th GradeALEXANDER, JESSICAAL-SHIMERY, NORALBELLIS, RENEEBERK, KIMBERLYBLACHANIEC, LEAHBRUNENMEISTER, ALLISONBURNS, CASEYCHECK, DENNISCHEN, ANNADESIMONE, GINADUGAN, MICHAELECK, JAMESELISEEVA, OLGAEMERSON, SAMANTHAFEATHER, LYNDSAYFISH, EMMAGALLIEN, MICHAELAGAUG, ANDREWGEISENDORFER, NICHOLASGIGLIOTTI, LOUISGOLDSTEIN, CARRIEHANEY, EVANHARTMAN, COLLINHAVERCHAK, ALEXANDRAHAWKINS, HEATHERISLER, SARAHKASZUBSKI, IANKLEINES, SARALEYSSENS, LISALIAO, CHUGUO (JOSEPH)MAKISHI, JASONMASON, DANIELMASTRANGELO, TYLERMATAR, SUMMERPARKER, ISAAKPLAYER, ARYELLEPOWELL, TAYLORPRISTIC, MAXWELLREINKE, MATTHEWROBBINS, JESSICARUHAAK, BRADLEYSHINOHARA, DAIGASIMON, NATALIESIMON, SETHSMEZNIK, BETHANYSWEETEN, HAILEYTOMAYKO, JASONVALLISH, SAMANTHAWANG, JEFFREYWANG, SISSELWISEMAN, CHRISTYYAN, VICTORIAZAKE, BRYANAALSETH, COURTNEYAALSETH, DILLONABDOULKARIM, IMANBROWN, COURTNEYCANODE, HIKARUCSENSICH, SHANNONDEMOR, BENJAMINDOWNEY, CAROLYNDU, ALANEMICH, SUMMERFARBER, TAYLORFARBER, WHITNEYFELA, ELIZABETHGREEN, ALEXISHANNA, ALYSEHELFER, EMILYHERR, HANNAHJEONG, SOHYUN (LACEY)JIVAN, WESLEYJOSEPH, SAMUELKAHWAJI, DAVIDKARAKIS, DIMITRIKASZUBSKI, MORGANLEACH, MONICAMC CURRACH, ANDREWMYERS, PAIGENIST, DREWPRENTISS, MEKENZIEREED, DANIELLEREJON, ANGELASTEFFEN, NICOLEVIDALIS, ANDREWWANG, ERICWEIGAND, PETERYERIGERI, KEVALBAUER, RACHAELBOUGHTON, SAMUELCHECK, BRYANCROWLEY, KERRYDECKERT, MADISONFLASCO, MADISONGRAF, CARMENHARNETT, QUINNHOFACKER, BRANDONJAIN, MANITKLEIN, JOSEPHKULASEKERE, DINUSHIONG, ANDREWRODRIGUEZ, GABRIELAStraightSTROBELT-MCCANN, CALEBWEISSFELD, ABIGAILA’s9th GradeAMAN, SAFABORGEN, AMYBRENNER, BROOKEBRITTON, MATTHEWBURHOE, NAOMICOTEAT, LeSHAUNECOTLEUR, JORDANCSAKY, ROBERTCUTLIP, RICKYDAMRON, SARAHDAVID, MALLORYDAVIS, JACOBDESIMONE, RAQUELLEEMICH, BROOKEFLASCO, PEYTONFORSTER, ALEXANDERGRIFFITH, CARLYISON, ISABELJIVAN, JUSTINLI, ZHI-YUANMACASEK, JENNIFERMOYEN, SAYEEFNAGY, TROYNEGOWSKI, SUSANREICHENBACH, ABBYRENNER, SAMUELROUND, EMMASAMARIGAN, JULIESHAIK, SHAREENASHAW, KENDRASIGNORINO, ANNASOJOURNER, WESLEYTANG, RONG (ELIZABETH)VRABEC, ALISONWAGNER, ROBERTWEBEL, LUKEWYLIE, DANIEL7

12th GradeAITKEN, CASANDRAAITKEN, KAYLABEAUREGARD, KIEFERBORGEN, ANDREWBOWLING, CODYBRUCE, JUSTINBURHOE, NATHANIELCALDERONE, MEGANCOHEN-CHUDOMELKA, LINDSIECSAKY, HOLLYCSEPE, STEVENDOWNEY, KEVINDRECHSLER, HAYDENELLISON, MICHAELFINLEY, KOHLFRAZIER, JESSICAGAJARSKY-KOTTLER, BRITTANYGOLDING, MORGANGOLDSTEIN, KAYLAGOODMAN, NATALIEGRAF, TAYLORGRUICH, JONATHANHARPEL, ANDREWHARVEY, JACOBHEARD, KAYLAHECKMAN, DANIELHITE, CHRISTINAHU, DAVIDIVERSON, RACQUELLEJANOS, PETERKORMUSHOFF, ALEXANDRELANE, CHRISTOPHERLENTINE, JAMESMC NAIR, JORDANMEYER, NICOLEMORRIS, BAILEYNEDOLAST, MATTHEWODY, JORDANPOLLAK, MICHAELPOWELL, CHYINAPUPINO, NICHOLASRAMSEY, PAULAREYNOLDS, JESSICARICE, HANNAHRICE, KIRBYSAFFLE, SCOTTSANDQUIST, KATELYNSATTERFIELD, LAURENSAUNDERS, ALIASCHMIDT, ZACHARYSEE, DEVINSMITH, FATIMASTITT, DANIELTAOUFIK, RYMTEKTAS, MELISATHELEN, KELSEYTORRENS, REIDWAHL, ANTHONYWARD, DAVIDWEBB, EMMAWEBEL, JESSEWITTKOPP, SAMANTHA11th GradeABDOULKARIM, LAYLAAADKINS, NATHANALBRECHT, SUMMERATEN, AUSTINBAILEY, TYLERBAUMGARDNER, KELSEYBEARD, TAYLORBOYD, CAROLINEBRAMAN, KORYD'ATTOMA, JACQUELINEDERRINGER, MORGANDORSEY, GABRIELFORBES, NIAFREYHOF, REBEKAHGATHAGAN, BRANDONGJORGIEVSKI, GORANGOSNEY, RENEEGREGORY, MIKAYLAGROSS, BRANDONHASKINS, CHRISTOPHERHAYS, JACOBHUSZTI, VANESSAJARMUSIK, JEFFREYJOHNSON, SANTERIAKAPLAN, ALEXANDRAKIEFER, BREANNAKISH, EVANKOELLNER, MITCHELLLEACH, NATALIELEE, JOONLUNDY, TAYLORMARTIN, ALLISONMASON, ZACHARYMATTEI, RYANMILLER, CODYMOLNAR, MCKENNAMORGAN, ANDREWNACE, TYLERNAGY, STEPHANIENEAL, BRIAPECK, MONICAPELLE, MIRANDAPREET, ANMOL (JESSIE)RAMNYTZ, MARYRANKIN, LILLIANRAY, MARCUSREDD, JENNAREVESZ, AMANDAROBINSON, ADAMROW, ALEXANDRASABIN, KATHERINESCHEPP, CORYSELZER, HANNAHSHEPPARD, AUSTINSHY, ALICESMITH, AMYSNYDER, RYANSTANTON, ALEXANDREATALLEY, MARY JOTAUER, NINATAYLOR, INDIATEBCHERANI, CLAUDINEUEYOKO, SOICHIROVINEYARD, DANIELWALTERS, BRANDONWASHBURN, ZOE8

10th GradeADZEMA, MATTHEWADZEMA, NICHOLASALLEN, MARIAALLEN, VICTORIAALSALIHI, YUSURBASNIAK, MARKBEATON, DANIELBEAUREGARD, TANNERBENTLAGE, MAXWELLBRENNAN, MOLLYCARROLL, COLLEENCOHEN, ALEXISCONNOLLY, GRACECSEPE, TIMOTHYCSIZMA, RODNEYDAVIS, JOSHUADAVIS, MARISSADETORAKIS, YIANNISDIDONATO, EMILYDRAKE, KAELADRAPER, DYLANECK, ANGELAELIAS, DANYFINLEY, AUSTINFLICKINGER, WESTONFONTE, ALICIAFRAGALE, MARIAGEORGE, PHILIPGILGER, MARKGLENN, KENNEDYGOLDENBERG, GRACEHANEY, EMMAHARPEL, KYLEHAUMESSER, RACHELHEFFERNAN, JACOBHEMPHILL, ERICHODGKISS, RILEYISLER, JOSHUAJACKSON, DONTE'JANES, MATTHEWJANOS, CONSTANTINEJONES, MACKENZIEJOSEPH, LAURENJUSZCZEC, MAXKAUFMAN, AUSTINKRACKER, NATALIELANDES, ALAINALEYSSENS, ALEXIALUBY, JOHNLUDWIG, KC MARIEMACCLELLAN, MEGHANMANCABELLI, LEAHMILLER, DEREKMOORE, ELIZABETHMORGAN, CHRISTIANAMULLER, ERIKNGUYEN, ALEXANDRIANOONAN, BAILEYONYAK, CHRISTOPHERORCHOSKY, NICOLEOSBORNE, KRISTINPARKER, MORGANPEJNOVIC, ZACHARYPUTT, KAYLYNNRANKIN SUTHERLAND, AIMEEREYES, GABRIELLERICE, LINDSAYRICH, STEPHANIERITTER, DANIELRUBEIS, CHRISTIANSANTIMARINO, LINDSEYSCHAFFNER, SHANNONSCHMIDT, HALLESHEA, KEVINSTEFFEN, FRANKSTITT, NIARASUSI, ASHLEYSUTTER, CORYSWAN, AUTUMNSWEETEN, MELISSATHELEN, ZACHARYTHOMPSON, TAYLORWEISBERG, JACOB9th GradeABDEL RAHIM, SARAAMES, KEELYBLICE, HANNAHBOTOSAN, KEVINBRAMAN, KELSEYBROWN, BAYLEEBURTON, AUSTINCALDERONE, ABIGAILCAMPBELL, COURTNEYCAMPBELL-GRIMES, GABRIELLECANODE, MAYUCOX, KATHRYNDAVIS, BENJAMINDIETZ, SHIANNEDRECHSLER, HALEYDUGAN, CHRISTOPHERENGLEHART, MICHAEL (JAKE)EPHLIN, CATHERINEEPLING, JOSEPHFANO, GAVINFRANK, LEANNGIGLIOTTI, NICHOLASGRAVES, GREGGORYHAAS, JACOBHALL, KITHEFFERNAN, HALLIEHERR, DANIELHOLLAND, NATHANIELHOPKINS, RACHELHOUDESHELL, HANNAHJACKSON, ASHLEEJANA, SANHITAKIM, YURIKING, CHRISTOPHERLABIB, MILISIALANZA, MITCHELLLITTLE, ISABELLALUU, BAOMARTIN, MARCUSMASUOKA, JOSHUAMC CURRACH, CAROLYNMC KINNIE, JALENMEYERS, JOSHUAMYERS, JAREDONG, ALEXANDRAPARKER, ADRIANNEPATTERSON, CASSIDYPEJNOVIC, TATIANAPLAYER, ASHANEEPOST, ISABELLEPRIFTI, BRENDAPRISTIC, GRIFFINPROKOP, TRISTANREYES, EUNICEROCHA, ALEXROSENTHAL, BENJAMINSANTAGATA, MIA (HUFFMAN)SCHREINER, CLARESCHREINER, MOLLYSCHULTE, JOSEPHSHAUB, ARYNSIMMONS, TAYLORSMITH, ANTHONYSNYDER, ANNASTARKS, DA'VAESTOUFFER, GRANTTORRENS, HOLDENVIDALIS, ELENIVITRANO, ANTHONYWARNER, JAYLAWEBB, RYANWEITZEL, KELLYYODER, HANNAHZELENKA, SHANA9

12th GradeADAIR, CHRISTOPHERARNOLD, BLAKEARNOLD, KEVINBANIT, MIKHAILBELL, ARDENBETINIS, SARABOIT, GLORIABURTON, ALEXANDERCHATMAN, CARRINGTONCHRISTOPHER, EMILYCOLLINS, JEFFREYCOMBEST, KIACOPELAND, EVANCOPEN, CHARLEENADAVIS, DANIELLEDICOSIMO, ANTHONYDUGAN, JERRYFRAGGE, SIERRAFRANKLYN, DUSTINGAMAUF, EMILYGAVIN, JOSHUAGOULD, IANGREEN, DEVINGRIGGS, MORIAHGUYTON, ANTHONYHARAMIS, TESSAHASSAN, SASHAHASTINGS, EMMAHORNING, MARISSAIDLEY, BRIACIAJOHNSON, MAXWELLKIHN, GUILLAUMEKRACKER, MEGANKRUEGER, JESSICALABATE, KRISTINELABATE, MERISSALEFKOVITZ, LANDONMAJOR, JOHNMANFULL, TANNERMAREK, CHRISTINAMARSHALL, CLAIREMASON, EVANMC KELVEY, ALEXANDRAMILLER, MARGARETMITCHELL, CHRISTINAMUBARAK, YOUSEFNICHOLSON, MAYANISCHT, PATRICIA (TRICIA)PFLUEGER, JOHNPIETZ, DANIELPRIMM, COLLINREIF, DEVONRICH, JESSIKAROCKOFF, JACOBSCHINDEWOLF, ANDREWSCHOTT, JACOBSCHREINER, CONRADSHAWLSON, LUCASSHEA, RYANSIGNORE, HENRYSPEARS, CHAUNCEYTARVER, STEPHANATAYLOR, MATTHEWTHUTT, MICHAELTRAYLOR, BRYANNAVAN DRESS, SARAHVAN HOUTEN, ROBERTWALLACE, MACKENZIEWELLS, JOHNKENNEDY, BIANCA11th GradeALESCH, HAYDENAL-QAADIR, FATIAHBAILEY, JAMES TYLERBECENTI, ALYSSABIDWELL, NATHANBOLOGNA, DANIELBROWN, DEREKBROWN, TROYBURKETT, ELIZABETHBURT, ALONZOBURTON, COLINCALHOUN, JACOBCARR, HANNAHCOMSTOCK, WILLIAM (COOPER)DEMROVSKY, AARONDICOSIMO, JOSEPHDORCO, CODYEPPS, JORDANESPARZA, MACARIO (SEAN)GEHRING, MELISSAGRAF, JESSEGRANT, RILEYGROTI, SARAGUEDRAS, ALEXHARRIS, KAITLYNHICKMAN, DAMONHILTON, SAMUELHOWELL, WILLIAMHUANG, WEN HANGJURY, IRINAKABACH, SARAKENYON, ELISEKHOURY, ANDREWKULAS, JACOBLEATHERS, SYDNEELEDGER, JORDANLOUTH, PAIGEMACASEK, HEATHERMARTIN, NICHOLASNEAWEDDE, ANNANICKERSON, MARCUSNORVAL, BRENNANO'LEARY, VINCENTPARAMORE, KENNETHPATTERSON, NICHOLASPENNINGTON, JARADPHAN, TOMMYRAMNYTZ, DANIELROBBINS, JOELROUNDTREE, ROLEEZAROWLANDS, DAVIDSAAVEDRA, ALICIASELF, AARONSEO, HYEONJEONG (JENNY)SMITH, JON THOMASSMITH, TAJAHSOLTIS, BENJAMINSUAREZ, JOSETHOMAS, ASHLEYTURNER, AREGEROSTYNAN, BRIDGETVRABEC, ERICAWATERS, ANDREWWEIGAND, MACKENZIEWHEELER, MITCHELLWIGGINS, ARIELLEWILHELM, DEANNAWINLAND, SAVANNA10

10th GradeADKINS, JAYAALDER, JONATHAN (SAMUEL)ALI, AMIRBANAYAN, ELIJAHBECENTI, MICHAELBELLIS, JOSHUABLOCH, MANUELBOSWELL, HALLEBOTOSAN, STEVENBRIANT, ALEXANDERBRUNENMEISTER, DANIELBUENO, ALANNACASIDA, KATHERINECHAPMAN-SMITH, RACHELCHILLIOUS, BRANDONCLARK, DEZARAECROFT, KATHRYNDICHLIAN, MICHAELEMERSON, SETHGOGGINS, LATHARDUS (TRE')GRABLE, CAMERONGRANT, AUSTINGRIGSON, NICHOLASHAAS, HANNAHHASTINGS, KRISTINHAVERCHAK, ANNAHAYNES, ALEXHOEFLE, ALLISONIVERSON, QUINCYJABLONSKI, REBECCAJACKSON, SHONTE'JOHNSON, OLIVERKALISH, JACOBKATZ, ALYSSAKHALIFA, ALIZEHKIMMELL, JACOBKLIMO, ALEXANDERKLINE, NEILKLIONS, KEVINKOBERNA, BROCKKOCH, MORGANKROMALIC, JOHNLANE, DAVIDLEVY, SEANMAIER, KATHERINEMAREK, JESSICAMILLER, KAYLAMONTANO, ALEXMONTGOMERY, JEANMORRIS, RODNEYNIST, EMILYOLLIS, MATTHEWOSTAPOWICZ, KEVINPENTELLA, CONORPOWELL, BRADLEYPRYWELLER, HANNAHRICHARDSON, JAMIAROBERTS, JASMINEROSSO, MATTHEWROTH, JESSICASAXON, EMILYSCHNEIDER, TYLERSHAH, MAHEKSIGMOND, ANDREWSLATER, CELESTESNYDER, OLIVIASTOYER, ABIGAILTRAYLOR, BAYLEETRIOLA, MATTHEWWALTON, JULIAWARD, TAYLORWILLIAMS, TODDWILSON, COURTNEYWOLOCH, ANDREAWRIGHT, DAVID9th GradeADNISKEY, MICHAELAHERN, BRENDANARMOUR, KENNEDYBAILEY, SYDNEYBARTLETT, EVANBENNETT, DANIELBLINKHORN, ERICBOYER, TRAIANABRITTON, BRIANNABRODE, CASSANDRABROWN, CHRISTIANBRUCE, ALISONBRUDERLY, JARRODBURT, MORGANCAMPBELL, CORYDOMBRADY, JESSICADOSS, MIRANDADOUBELL, MATTHEWDOUBELL, MEAGANEDWARDS, JUSTINEL RASSI, CARLAFRAME, JACQUELINEFRLICH, DUSTINGASANOVA, SHAYLAGERRETS, KAYLAGOSNEY, EDWINGRIFFIN, TRISTAGRIGGS, SAVANNAHHARTER, SKYE (MATTHEW)HASELTINE, SAMANTHAHODGE, JANECIAHOVORKA, JUSTINKALAVITY, SPENCERKARAM, JONATHANKHALFANI, AKABALONKIMMINS, THOMASKIRUI, FRANKLINKLIONS, LAURAKNIFE, TERLONAKOELLNER, FREDERICKLAMONICA, MICHAELLEE, JAE HYUNGLINDSEY, ZACHARYMARTIN, ROSEMARTIN, THOMASMASELLI, GARYMAYNARD, NOAHMOORER, BReAYSIAONYAK, ARIELPATUWO, DAVIDPENKO, JOSEPHPFEIFFER, MCKENZIEPHILLIPS, ASHLEYPOWELL, DAMONPRESTON, MEGHANPRICE, ANGELROBINSON, VICTORIARODDY, JUSTINRYAN, BRETTSESSLER, CHRISTASHIN, DONGUK (MICHAEL)SHINN, WESLEYSKIDMORE, ERICSMALLEY, SAMANTHASTARKEY, TODD (TJ)STITT, ROLANDASTORM, MASONTHOMAS, JEREMYVORELL, LAURENWANG, YUHEWOODWARD, ABBEYYOUSSEFI, JEALAZORZI, ALAINA11

Guidance DepartmentGuidance Office Phone330-664-4827Jenny Morganti A-G Toni Ehrman H-O Corinne Magensky P-ZPatty Kramer - SecretaryGuidance Office FAX330-664-4951IMPORTANT INFORMATIONFOR PARENTSStudents will register on-linein February for next year’sclasses. More information willfollow.Any current sophomore interestedin registering for a career technicalprogram through the Four CitiesEducational Compact for the 2012-2013 school year must do so byJanuary 27, 2012. Applications areavailable in the Guidance Office. Ifyou would like more informationon any of the Compact programs,see Mrs. Morganti in the GuidanceOffice or visit:www.fourcitiescompact.orgA letter which explains thePost Secondary Options (PSO)Program is included in thisissue of Smoke Signals. Thisopportunity allows qualifiedstudents to earn high school andcollege credit simultaneously. Inorder to participate in the fallof 2012 or the spring of 2013:A parent and the student mustattend the evening PSOpresentation at Copley HighSchool on February 23rd at5:00 pm or schedule anappointment with the student’sguidance counselor.Take the ACT by February(registration deadline is January13).Return the Intent to Participateform to a guidance counselor byMarch 30th.Apply by the applicationdeadline posted by the choseninstitution.Attention Senior ParentsEvery senior should havecompleted a senior interviewwith his or her counselor.Check with your student to seeif his or her interview has beencompleted. Your student willhave a copy of his or her creditcheck. Review the name yourstudent chose at the top of thecredit check for spelling andaccuracy, because that spellingwill appear on his or herdiploma.EVENING PRESENTATIONSSenior parents must submit aFree Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) withinformation from their W-2forms if they want to apply forcollege money. The 2012-2013FAFSA on the Web Worksheetsw i l l b e a v a i l a b l e a twww.fafsa.ed.gov in lateDecember. Electronic FAFSAswill be available online atwww.fafsa.ed.gov on January 1,2012. Read the Guidance Notesincluded in this edition of SmokeSignals for more information.SPONSORED BY THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTWhat: Financial Aid Meetingfor ParentsWhen: Wednesday, January 116:30 pmWhere: Copley High SchoolAuditoriumPresented by:Mrs. VanGilderCopley Parent andDirector of Financial Aidat Walsh UniversityWhat: A College PlanningSession for ParentsWhen: Thursday, February 236:00 pmWhere: Copley High SchoolMedia CenterPresented by:Copley High SchoolGuidance DepartmentWhat: Eighth Grade ParentOrientationWhen: Thursday, February 167:30 pmWhere: Copley Middle SchoolPresented by:Copley High SchoolGuidance DepartmentWhat: Post SecondaryEducation Optionsfor Students & ParentsWhen: Thursday, February 235:00 pmWhere: Copley High SchoolMedia CenterPresented by:The University of Akron12

character traits. If the personresponds positively, give him/her therecommendation form which shouldoutline the details needed in theletter. If you want the letter to beincluded with your college applicationthat is being processed by yourguidance counselor, ask the teacherto give the letter to the counselor. Ifyou want the teacher to mail theletter, give him/her a stampedenvelope addressed to the collegeand appropriate department. Ineither case, inform the teacher of thedeadline date, and remember thatyou should allow at least two weeksfor the person to write, edit, type,and deliver your letter Once theletter has been delivered, send theteacher a thank you note.If you need a letter of recommendationfrom a counselor, give thecounselor two weeks notice.Please Note:Applications submitted withoutappropriate postage will be mailed,and a $1 fee per application will beadded to your senior debt total.PROSPECTIVE COLLEGESTUDENT ATHLETESStudent-athletes must complete theNCAA Clearinghouse process to beeligible to play athletics at Division Iand II colleges and universities.NCAA Clearinghouse Online Registrationat www.eligibilitycenter.org:Click on NCAA College BoundStudent Athlete.Download a transcript releaseform and take it to Mrs. Kramer.Request a final transcript bemailed in June to the Clearinghouse.Have your ACT/SAT scores sentdirectly from the test agency tothe Clearinghouse.Students who used an ACT feewaiver qualify for a NCAA feewaiver. See a counselor fordetails.You are responsible for NCAAeligibility. Refer to the websitefor determining factors.CLASS OF 2012BENEFITS FROM PSOCHS seniors are benefiting fromthe Post Secondary Options Program.PSO qualified students simultaneouslyearn college and high school credits.Ambitious seniors participating thisyear are Noral Al-Shimery, GordonBudimlic, Michael Ellison, ElizabethFry, Natalie Goodman, ChristinaHite, Whitney Hrubik, Kaylee Jivan,Katey McMahan, Aryelle Player, JessicaRobbins, Samantha Schmidt, ChristineSuh, Jason Tomayko, and BryanZake.COLLEGE VISITATION DAYSMost Ohio colleges and universitiessponsor Visitation Days each yearwhen special programs are presentedon campus for high school students.This is an excellent way to visit thecampus and take part in some specialactivities in a particular field of studyor become more familiar with theinstitution in general. Check outcollege websites and follow theirinstructions to register for theseopportunities. Go to www.copleyfairlawn.org,click on the high schoolpage, click on Our School, then clickon the Guidance Dept. to view allvisitation days for the publicuniversities in Ohio.CAMPUS CRIME WEB SITEA federal web site offers onlinestatistics from over 6,000 collegesa n d u n i v e r s i t i e s : h t t p : / /www.ope.ed.gov/security. Whilemany colleges and universities alreadyinclude crime statistics on their ownweb sites, the federal site allowscomparison in three dozencategories.COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS2011-2012 ACTwww.act.orgTest Dates Registration DeadlineFebruary 11 January 13April 14 March 9June 9* May 42011-2012 SATwww.collegeboard.comTest Dates Registration DeadlineJanuary 28 December 30March 10 February 10May 5 April 6June 2 May 8* Test given at Copley High School.The Copley High School test centercode is 173800. Limited seating isavailable, so sign up early.Please note: Both the SAT and theACT require registration at least onemonth prior to the actual test date.Late registration is available with anextra fee. Any student planning totake these tests should promptly seehis/her guidance counselor for registrationinformation and sample materials.National testing dates have deadlines.If you go beyond the deadlines, additionalfees are charged. In addition tothe SAT, achievement tests (SAT II)are required for the more selectiveschools. These subject area tests areusually given on the same dates as theSAT I. Check with your counselorfor specific details.KUDERKUDER career information system isavailable as an internet resource foruse at school or at home. TheKUDER system is designed to helpyou create a profile, takeassessments, then explore careers,college majors, and college campuses.To access KUDER:14

Go to www.copleyfairlawn.orgGo to the high school page.Click on Resources.Click on Kuder.Click on Kuder webpage.Click on Get Started.Click on NEW USER.Fill in all information andcreate a username andpassword. The CHS accesscode is N3256542MMC.Choose TAKE ANASSESSMENT from the sidebar.CHOOSING A COLLEGE –FIVE MOST USEFUL GUIDE-BOOKSThis is a ranking of college admissiong u i d e b o o k s m o s t o f t e nrecommended to students andparents.1. College Entrance ExaminationBoard, The College Handbook(New York: College Board,published annually).2. Edward B. Fiske, The Fiske Guideto Colleges (New York TimesBooks/Random House, publishedannually).3. Cass-Liepmann, Julia, Cass andBirnbaum’s Guide to AmericanColleges (New York: HarperPerennial, published annually).4. Barron’s Profiles of AmericanColleges (Hauppauge, NY:Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.,published annually).5. Peterson’s Guide to Four-YearColleges ( Prin ceton , NJ:Peterson’s Guides, publishedannually).FACTORS THAT INFLUENCECOLLEGE CHOICEThis is a ranking of students’ reasonsfor selecting a particular college.1. Academic quality in major2. School’s overall reputation3. Scholarship/financial aid4. Graduate program in major5. Career placement aid6. TuitionBEST INTERNET SITES FORCOLLEGE PLANNINGhttp://www.collegeboard.orghttp://www.collegeview.comhttp://www.fastweb.com(financial aid)http://www.finaid.org(financial aid)http://www.mycollegeguide.org/ACG/search.htmlhttp://www.review.comhttp://www.petersons.comhttp://www.christiancollegeguide.nethttp://www.hillel.org(Jewish campus life)SCHOLARSHIPSAt most colleges and universitiestoday, scholarships are awarded to avery select group of students. Thesestudents are the very best studentsacademically or athletically. Many ofthem receive multiple offers ofscholarships because colleges anduniversities are interested inattracting outstanding students totheir campuses. Who do colleges anduniversities consider “scholarshipmaterial?”Each college and university willconsider several factors whenselecting students to receive scholarships,and eachinstitution weighst h e s e f a c t o r sd i f f e r e n t l y .However, generallyspeaking, they all willl o o k a t e a c hpotential scholarship winner’s highschool grade point average(freshman through junior years) andcollege entrance test scores (ACTand SAT).Additionally, some colleges anduniversities will ask applicants towrite essays. Some institutions alsowill require that applicants submitletters of recommendation fromteachers, counselors, or employers.Finally, some institutions give talentawards that may be called“scholarships.” These awards areoften given for a special talent thatapplicants possess, such as skill in asport or an artistic area (art, music,dance).The only way you will know if youare eligible for a scholarship is tocontact the colleges, universities, andtechnical schools you are considering.So, don’t delay. Visit their websites, call, or write today!LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONMore than $75,000 in localscholarships will be awarded tomembers of the senior classthrough funds generated bygroups and individuals within theCopley-Fairlawn City Schoolscommunity. Applications (oneapplication is good for all awards) forall 80 local scholarships will beavailable online at www.copleyfairlawn.org,or through Mrs.Kramer in the Guidance Office,b e g i n n i n g F e b r u a r y 1 st .Completed applications are dueback to the Guidance Office byFebruary 15 th .15

SCHOLARSHIPCRITERIA AMOUNT DEADLINEAbbot and Fenner Scholarship1000 word essay, senior enrolled inan accredited post -secondaryinstitution$1000.00 June 15, 2012BigSun ScholarshipSeniors who will attend college in thefall and currently involved in a sport$500.00 June 22, 2012Burger King Scholars ProgramGraduating senior, minimum 2.5 gpaand will attend a 2 or 4 yearinstitution in the fall$1000.00 January 10, 2012Cavaliers & FirstMerit Scholarship500 word essay, academicachievement and extracurriculars$2000.00 February 17, 2012Cavaliers & Majestic SteelScholarshipWill attend either Cuyahoga ,Lakeland or Lorain CommunityCollege and will pursue amanufacturing degree$2000.00 March 5, 2012The Christian Connector www.christianconnector.com $2500.00 ?GE-Reagan Foundation ScholarshipSenior who shows leadership,integrity, citizenship & drive,nominated by a school official, coach,community leader, employer, teachercounselor or religious leader$10,000.00 February 17, 2012Mensa Foundation ScholarshipWill attend college in the fall of 2012and a 550 word essay(www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships)$1000 to $2000 January 15, 2012National Co-op ScholarshipProgram3.5 gpa and will attend one of thefollowing schools (DrexelUniv.,Johnson & Wales, KetteringUniv.,Rochester Inst. Of Tech., Univof Cincinnati, Univ. of Toledo &Wentworth Inst. of Technology)Varies February 15, 2012O.T.A.-Ohio Township AssociationScholarshipPhi Delta Kappa Scholarship GrantsSenior who resides in a township anda 500 word essayWill enter the field of education,academic standing, gpa and a writtengoal statement$1500.00 January 27, 2012Vaires March 1, 2012MORE SCHOLARSHIPS!!GO TO WWW.COPLEY-FAIRLAWN.ORG, CLICK ON THE HIGH SCHOOL PAGE,CLICK ON “OUR SCHOOL”, CLICK ON GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT, AND SCROLLDOWN THE ITEMS ON THE LEFT TO VIEW MORE SCHOLARSHIPOPPORTUNITIES.16

JANUARY GRADUATESSeniors who plan to completegraduation requirements at semestershould(1) verify the completion of creditswith their guidance counselor,(2) see Mrs. Kramer in Guidanceabout any debt responsibilities,and(3) see Mr. Rhoades about end-ofthe-yearactivities.FINANCIAL AIDGUIDETYPES OF FINANCIAL AIDAVAILABLEG R A N T S a n dSCHOLARSHIPS: Money youdo not have to pay back;available from many sources.Check with your high school,local library, or the college youplan to attend.WORK STUDY: Moneyearned from work used to helppay for schoolLOANS: Money borrowed thatmust be repaid (with interest)FEDERAL FINANCIAL AIDELIGIBILITYTo be eligible you must:Have financial needHave a high school diploma,GED, or pass an independentlyadministered test approved bythe U.S. Department ofEducationBe a U.S. citizen or eligiblenon-citizenRegister with Selective Service, ifrequiredComplete forms as requiredMake satisfactory academicprogressFinancial aid eligibility is the differencebetween the cost of education andthe Expected Family Contribution(EFC). A federal formula performs aneeds analysis to determine the EFC.Cost of education includes tuitionand fees, room and board, books andsupplies, transportation, andmiscellaneous expenses.HOW TO APPLY FOR FEDERALAND STATE AIDStudents must complete a FAFSA(Free Application for FederalStudent Aid) to be consideredfor need-based grants, loans, andwork study jobs. To submit aFAFSA, first apply for PINnumbers for the student and oneparent at www.pin.ed.gov.Second, FAFSA Worksheets forthe school year 2012-2013 willbe available at www.fafsa.ed.govin late December. Parents needto complete the worksheetsbefore they fill out the FAFSA.Third, the FAFSA will be availableat www.fafsa.ed.gov on January 1.Deadlines will vary by college andstate (they may be as early asFebruary 1) but all familiesshould electronically submit theirFAFSAs by February 15.Students should check with thecollege they will attend forFAFSA deadline dates.2. Students will receive a StudentAid Report (SAR) after theFAFSA is processed. Informationis also sent to the college(s)named on the FAFSA. If studentsdon’t receive a SAR within sevendays of filing online, or if theyneed another copy, they shouldcall 1-800-433-3243 for aduplicate SAR.Students should check with thecollege(s) they expect to attendbecause additional financial aidapplications/forms are oftenrequired.4. The student’s selected collegeFinancial Aid Office(s) will sendan award letter to the studentindicating the types of aid thestudent is eligible to receive. Thisaward letter may not be a hardcopy. The information may comefrom the university to thestudent’s e-mail address.NOTE: Special circumstances (suchas changes in income and otherfactors affecting eligibility) maybe considered. Should any specialcircumstances arise, the studentshould contact the Financial AidOffice for further instructions.Financial Aid Seminar forParentsTo provide information about theFAFSA and financial aid, theGuidance Department will host aparent meeting on the evening ofWednesday, January 11, at 6:30p.m. in the high schoolauditorium. PARENTS OF ALLSENIORS HEADED FOR POSTHIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION(including technical training)ARE URGED TO ATTEND.What isCollege GoalSunday?College Goal Sunday provides helpto those who are filling out the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA). This application mayqualify you for thousands of dollars infinancial aid to help you pay forcollege or technical school.On February 12, financial aidprofessionals from Ohio colleges anduniversities will be available at sitesthroughout Ohio. Local sites includeThe University of Akron & StarkState College of Technology. Expertswill walk you and your family throughthe financial aid application you mustcomplete to qualify for scholarships,17

grants, loans, and other forms ofassistance. They’ll provide forms,pens, and pencils. All you needto bring is your family’s 2011 IRS1040 tax return, W-2 form, orother 2011 income and benefitsinformation.REGISTRATION FOR THISFREE WORKSHOP WILL BEA V A I L A B L E S O O N A TWWW.OHIOCOLLEGEGOALSUNDAY.ORG!Acceptance and HonorsAs counselors, we would very muchlike to keep abreast of each senior’sfinal college/technical school/ careerchoice. Some schools send us copiesof acceptance letters, but withstudents applying to two or moreschools, we’re not always sure whena final decision has been reached. Inaddition, we’d like to have currentinformation about any awards orscholarships that have been receivedor any special college programs intowhich you have been accepted. Pleaseprovide to Mrs. Kramer a copy ofyour college scholarship awardletters. Your help in these areaswill be greatly appreciated.12 Tips for Choosing a CareerDr. Robert Hoppock, the father of modern career information evaluation, givesthis advice on choosing a vocation:1. Choose an occupation because you like the work, not solely because ofthe rewards in money or prestige.2. Choose an occupation that will use your abilities.3. Choose an occupation in which there is likely to be an active demandfor workers when you are ready to go to work.4. Do not choose an occupation just because a friend or someone elseyou admire chose it.5. Avoid occupations that require abilities you don’t have.6. Don’t confuse interest and ability.7. Before making a final choice of occupation, find out all the things youmight have to do in it. Determine which of these will take most of yourtime.8. Don’t expect to find a job in which you will never have to do anythingyou dislike.9. Don’t stay permanently in a job in which you dislike most of the thingsyou have to do.10. Beware of biased information from recruiters and other sources.11. Take all the advice people offer you, and then act on your judgment.12. Remember Robert Louis Stevenson’s advice: “To know what youprefer, instead of humbly saying ‘Amen’ to what the world tells you youought to prefer, is to have kept your soul alive.”OUR BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY WINTER BREAK!Jenny Morganti Toni Ehrman Corinne Magensky18

Department UpdatesVery shortly,students willbegin signing upfor classes for next school year. Did youknow Copley has a class in Networking?What about learning how to Program acomputer, or design a Web Page? Theseare all courses offered at Copley HighSchool.T h e C i s c oN e t w o r k i n gA c a d e m yprogram is acomplete, foursemesterprogramdesigned to teachstudents the skillsneeded to plan,design, build,maintain andsupport small tomedium-sized computer networks. TheNetworking Academy program featureshands-on, project-driven training in highdemandjob skills. Students successfullycompleting all four semesters will have theopportunity to enter the workforce and/orfurther their education and training in thecomputer-networking field. Aftercompletion, students will have theopportunity to take the CCNA exam,qualifying them as a Cisco CertifiedNetworking Associate (CCNA). Inaddition to learning a valuable skill, youcan also get college credit for this class atThe University of Akron. Each semesterclass taken at Copley High School canqualify for three credit hours at TheUniversity of Akron. If a studentcompletes all four semesters at Copley, itis possible they will be able to obtain 12credit hours of college credit. This is theequivalent of a semester of classes at TheUniversity of Akron!! Students interestedin this course should have skills in basiccomputer software (such as MicrosoftWord).In addition, we offertwo semesters ofWeb Design atCopley. Thesecourses will teachyou the basics ofWeb Design, usingboth Dream Weaverand ExpressionsWeb. You also getan opportunity tolearn about photo enhancementprograms, and animation. In the secondsemester course, students compete withother schools in the area in a web designcompetition. Winners of the competitionattend a dinner and win a cash prize!Interested in learningC o m p u t e rProgramming? Weoffer that class too.This class uses thelatest programminglanguage, VisualBasic. Students learnhow to design a userinterface, createWindows and Web applications, developmobile applications for smart phones andlearn how to program with an interactive3D graphics Program. We also do a unitdeveloping movies with Movie Maker anddigital movie cameras.If you would like to obtain moreinformation about any of these courses,please feel free to contact Mrs. Lynn at330.664.4999 ext. 1171, email me atpaula.lynn@copley-fairlawn.org or stopby room 084. I can give you additionalinformation and show you a quick tour ofour lab.Math DepartmentThe mathematics department proudlyannounces the success of the AdvancedPlacement (AP) program in the 2010 – 11school year. All nineteen students whoattempted the AP Calculus test earned thehighest score possible, a 5. Nineteen ofthe twenty-nine students who attemptedthe AP Statistics test earned a 5, while sixmore students earned a 4 and theremaining students earned a 3. Studentswho score at least a 3 on any AP test areeligible to earn college credit. Thestudents did a great job!It is a time of change in mathematicsstandards at the state level. The state hasadopted the multi-state curriculum knownas the Common Core standards to be fullyimplemented by the 2014 – 2015 schoolyear. The mathematics department isworking diligently on curriculum reviewand textbook adoption to meet theneeds of all Copley High School students.The department plans next spring topropose to the Board of Education whichmaterials and books should be used.Finally, the math department hasscheduled several mathematicscompetitions for student participation.The first of which, the Ohio Math League,is currently underway. Thesecompetitions are held one Tuesday amonth immediately after school in rooms252 and 253, and last for a half an hour.The remaining dates for the Ohio MathLeague are December 13, January 10,February 14, and March 13. Thedepartment will also host the AmericanMathematics Competition (AMC 12) onFebruary 7, 2012. Over 100 Copleystudents will be invited to participate.Then, on Saturday February 25, 2012Copley will be a host site for the OhioCouncil of Mathematics (OCTM)Competition, and twenty-five studentsfrom Copley will be invited to participate.If students are interested in participating inany of these competitions, then theyshould contact their math teacher or Mr.S t e p h e n s , m a t h e m a t i c sCurriculum Development Coordinator.19

PTSA NewsD a t e s T o R e m e m b e rDecember 2011/January 20122011-2012CHS PTSAExecutive BoardJodi VrabecPresident330-666-5628Kay Makishi1 st Vice President330-668-2452Cheryl Wells2 nd Vice President330-666-1873Debbie DuganTreasurer330-867-2686Christy KaszubskiSecretary330-666-7453Janet TektasPTA Council Rep.330-666-3349Denise SchaefferPTA Council Rep.330-869-9679Jennifer SaxonAlt. PTA Council Rep.330-670-1244December 2Mid-Term Reports go homeDecember 7 9:30 am PTA Council meeting CHS MOCRDecember 14 7:00 pm Board of Education meeting CHS MOCRDecember 14 7:00 pm CHS PTSA meeting CHS MOCRDec. 19 – Jan. 2No School – Winter BreakJanuary 3School ResumesJanuary 4 9:30 am PTA Council meeting CHS MOCRJanuary 11 6:30 pm Financial Aid Night CHS AuditoriumJanuary 11 7:00 pm CHS PTSA meeting CHS MOCRJanuary 16No School – MLK, Jr. DayJanuary 17-19Semester ExamsJanuary 18 7:00 pm After Prom meeting CHS MOCRJanuary 20No School – Records DayJanuary 27Report Cards go homeFebruary 1 9:30 am PTA Council meeting CHS MOCRFebruary 8 7:00 pm CHS PTSA meeting CHS MOCRBarnes & Noble FundraiserThank you to everyone who supported our Barnes & Noble fundraiserin November. A special thank you to our gift wrap volunteers: BethCrowley, Debbie Dugan, Jennifer Grable, Beth Hofacker, ChristyKaszubski, Kay Makishi, Kim Nickerson, Amy Noble, Kathi Robbins,Julie Shinn, Jodi Vrabec, and Cheryl Wells.DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH FURTALThe season of giving is here! Did you know that as you shop online youcould also be “gifting” to the PTSA? That’s right…… by making youronline purchases through a great fundraising tool called Furtal, the PTSAreceives cash back from each of your purchases and at no additional cost toyou. So please consider using our Furtal when you do your gift buyingonline.It is really simple, just go to the CHS website and click on the “Furtal”link or go to:2011-2012CHS PTSAMeeting DatesDecember 14January 11February 8March 14April 18May 9All meetings are held at7:00 pm in the HS MainConference Roomwww.furtal.com/school/copley-high-school/ptsaChoose from the many affiliated businesses such as Gap, Kohl’s, Target,Amazon.com and I-tunes, then shop as you would normally.The PTSA will receive a percentage of your totalpurchase.Please support this fundraising tool that makes it simple,fun and free to generate money for our organization andAfter Prom 2012.20

Membership NewsPlease consider joining PTSA today. Remember that in order to be eligible for PTSAscholarships, a student or parent must be a current, paid member. Membership in PTSA is agreat way to stay connected to the high school and offers monthly meetings where Mr. Rybagives the principal’s update. PTSA funds many great school activities including StaffAppreciation and After Prom. All parents, teachers, students and community friends areencouraged to become a PTSA member for $5/member. Fill out the membership form andreturn it to the high school office along with your $5/member today!!Welcome to Copley High School PTSA!Don’t miss out on joining Copley High School PTSA! We invite everyone – parents, teachers, students and communityfriends to become members. Benefits of being a member of CHS PTSA include our monthly meetingswhere Mr. Ryba gives the principal’s update and being eligible for PTSA member only scholarships.CHS PTSA Membership FormPlease return to: Copley High School, 3807 Ridgewood Road, Copley, Ohio 44321 Attn: PTSA Membership.Fill out the following form and submit with your school papers along with a check made out to “CHS PTSA” in the amountof $5.00 per member. We will forward your CHS PTSA Membership Card(s) to you via backpack. Please check any of theVolunteer Opportunities listed below that interest you.Please PrintNamePhone NumberEmail AddressAddressCity/State/ZipCHS Student’s Name and Grade3-4 Mod Room NumberPlease enter my membership information in Just Between FriendsAdditional Member Names1. 2. 3.CHS PTSA Volunteer Opportunities……. Please check those you are interested in:Refreshments/BakingAfter Prom Food CommitteeAfter Prom ChaperoneAfter Prom Set Up CommitteeAfter Prom Clean Up CommitteeAfter Prom Sign In/ Sign OutAfter Prom Decorations Committee21

Senior Photo WallPlease send in any photos ofyour student and their friendsfor the Senior Photo Wall (putin an envelope and send to CHSmarked “senior photo wall”). Acollage of all photos submittedwill be displayed at AfterProm2012 in the Commons for thekids to enjoy. The photos willremain on the wall throughCommencement and will thenbe provided to the senior classpresident to save for thosereunions.Only send copies please –photos will not be returned.AfterProm MeetingsNext meeting is Wednesday,January 18, 2012 at 7:00pm inthe CHS Main ConferenceRoom.Decorations Workshops willbegin in February on Thursdayevenings.CHS Student DirectoryThe 2011– 2012 StudentDirectories will be sent homesoon, one per family, to thosewho asked to be included in thedirectory.Beat Revere T-ShirtsThanks to everyone whopurchased a “Beat Revere”t-shirt. We earned over $600helping the students prepare forthe “blue out” on football gameday.We’ll have shirts availableagain for the Revere-Copleybasketball game on December 13.Please contact Cheryl Wells atctwells@msn.com if you wouldlike to purchase one – the cost is$10. Shirts will also be availablein the CHS Commonslunch mods prior to the game.duringParent TeacherConference DessertsMany thanks to the PTSAvolunteers who donated deliciousdesserts for the ConferenceDinners on November 10 th and17 th .They were very much appreciatedby the staff!Senior ParentDonationsWe would like to thank the followingsenior parents for their generousdonations towards After Prom 2012.Gold LevelMarlene & Paul Campbell –Luke CampbellTom & Debbie Dugan –Michael DuganEric & Melissa Haney – Evan HaneyGlen & Christy Kaszubski –Ian KaszubskiKay & Kent Makishi – Jason MakishiCheryl & Tom Wells – John WellsSilver LevelSam & Holly Pupino – Nick PupinoBronze LevelBruce & Laura Geisendorfer –Nick GeisendorferDan & Stacy Nedolast –Matt NedolastSenior Parent LevelLaurel Haumesser – John HaumesserDonna Jo Reynolds –Jessica ReynoldsJoe & Denise Tomayko –Jason Tomayko22

Music Booster NewsDear Music Booster Families and Friends,The holiday is season is finally here! Just a few short days until Thanksgiving! Congratulations and ThankYou to the following….and a few announcements….Copley Marching Indians: Congratulations to our Marching Band as they earned a Superior rating at theState Marching Band competition held on Saturday, October 29 th ! The band gave an OUTSTANDINGperformance and a little bit of ‘divine intervention’. Congratulations to Mr. Foster and Mrs. Smith for their hardwork and dedication to our Marching Indians!Thank You: Many thanks to Giselle Davis for running the Entertainment Book fundraiser this year. Thefollowing awards were given: Top Sellers: TJ Starkey and Mark Gilger each received $40.00; A drawing forstudents who turned their book money in on the 1 st turn in date were awarded $25.00. Those students were:Sam Boughton, Alex Klimo, Morgan Kuzubiski, and Amanda Jones. Thank you to all the students and familiesthat participated in this fundraiser.Basketball Concessions: The first Boys Basketball game is scheduled for Friday, December 2 nd ! Watch foremails asking for volunteers. Bonnie Coventry is running the concessions for basketball and can be reachedvia email at bonncov@aol.com.Citrus Sale: Many thanks Debbi Spangler and to those families that sold fruit this year. The tentative deliverydate is Saturday, December 10 th . An email will be sent out to all families once the date has been confirmed.Upcoming Dates:12/8/11: Band Concert & Cookie Walk, 7:30pm, Auditorium12/12: Music Booster Meeting, 7pm, MOCR12/13: Choir Concert, 7:30pm, Auditorium12/19/11-1/2/12: Winter Break1/3/12: Everyone Back to School!Please check the website for upcoming events and dates for volunteering. Without you, we would not be ableto continue our fundraising efforts.On behalf of the MB Board, we wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season.Kim Self-MartterCopley Music Boosters23

Athletics NewsMr. Jim Borchik, Asst. Principal/Director of Athletics (330)664-4833Please check the C-F City Schools website for updates and changes on the sportsschedules at www.copley-fairlawn.org/athletics.htm. Please note that date, location, andtimes are subject to change without notice.Indian Uprising!Wow, another successful fall sports season concludes for the Copley Indians. Spirit busseswere rolling all over northern Ohio, as our student body celebrated in our accomplishments.Highlights of this season include our boys’ golf team, and girls’ volleyball team, qualifying forthe Districts, our girls’ soccer team winning the Suburban League, and our football team keepingthe Bell against, arch rival, Revere.Our most memorable memories came compliments of our boys’ soccer squad. Coach Dave Antal, and histeam, captured the District and Regional Championship, making it all the way to the State Semi-Final, wherethey were defeated by the eventual State champions from Cleveland St. Ignatius.Individual Copley student-athletes and coaches also were recognized at the State level.Seniors Sasha Haverchak (girls soccer) and Tanner Manfull (boys soccer) were 1 st teamAll-State selections, and girls Coach Karen Ransom, was selected as the Ohio AssistantSoccer Coach of the Year. Riley Grant was selected 2nd Team All-State. In cross-country,sophomore, Gabi Rodriguez, qualified for the regionals, but no Copley athlete had a moreprominent fall than senior Nick Pupino. Nick placed 1 st in the Suburban League, 1 st in theAkron District, 2 nd in the Regional, and 4 th in the State cross-country meet. Born oftradition, nurtured by pride, Copley athletes continue to grow their Indian legacy.THANK YOU to all the Cross Country runners and parents!! You mademy first year coaching XC a time to remember. I appreciate all yourgenerosity and support throughout the season. Keep up the good work!A special thank you to Coach Chaney for making my job so easy! Youare a great coach and mentor!Coach MirmanStudent Athletic Admission Card:The CHS Athletic Department willoffer a Student Athletic AdmissionCard to Copley High Schoolstudents. For a $25.00 fee, thestudent can purchase an admissioncard which will get them intoEVERY HOME AT HLET ICE V E NT ( e x c ep t fo r h o metournament events) for the 2011-2012 school year. This card isavailable only to current CHSstudents in grades 9-12. Contact theAthletic Department at 330-664-4833 if you have questions or topurchase a card.Athletic Ticket Prices and Passes:Copley High School will offer seasonathletic passes to adults and studentsin grades K-8 (see information abovefor the new Student AthleticAdmission Card for high schoolstudents). The cost is $65.00 foradults and $42.00 for students ingrades K-8. These passes provide 20admissions to any home high schoolathletic event; this represents asavings of over 40% on regular ticketprices. Season passes will be availablein the high school athletic office from10:00 am to 3:00 pm.Pre-SaleTicketsADULTSSTUDENTS$6.00 $4.00Gate Prices $6.00 $6.00(7-12 Grades)Other VarsityGames$4.00 w/ adult(K-6 Grades)$6.00 $4.0024

DATE SPORT OPPONENT H/A TIMEDec 2 JV/VB BASKETBALL Firestone H 6/7:30 pmDec 9 JV/VB BASKETBALL Green A 6/7:30 pmDec 13 JV/VB BASKETBALL Revere H 6/7:30 pmDec 16 JV/VB BASKETBALL Wadsworth H 6/7:30 pmDec 23 JV/VB BASKETBALL Cloverleaf A 6/7:30 pmDec 29 VB BASKETBALL Timken (V) A 5:00 pmDec 29 JV BASKETBALL East (JV) H 1:30 pmJan 3 JV/VB BASKETBALL John Adams H 6/7:30 pmJan 6 JV/VB BASKETBALL Highland H 6/7:30 pmJan 10 JV/VB BASKETBALL Normandy H 6/7:30 pmJan 13 JV/VB BASKETBALL Nordonia A 6/7:30 pmJan 20 JV/VB BASKETBALL Tallmadge H 6/7:30 pmJan 24 JV/VB BASKETBALL Northwest A 6/7:30 pmJan 27 JV/VB BASKETBALL Green H 6/7:30 pmJan 31 JV/VB BASKETBALL Revere A 6/7:30 pmFeb 3 JV/VB BASKETBALL Wadsworth A 6/7:30 pmFeb 7 JV/VB BASKETBALL Woodridge H 6/7:30 pmFeb 10 JV/VB BASKETBALL Cloverleaf H 6/7:30 pmFeb 14 JV/VB BASKETBALL Highland A 6/7:30 pmFeb 17 JV/VB BASKETBALL Nordonia H 6/7:30 pmFeb 24 JV/VB BASKETBALL Tallmadge A 6/7:30 pmDATE SPORT OPPONENT H/A TIMENov 30 JV/VG BASKETBALL Barberton A 6/7:30 pmDec 3 JV/VG BASKETBALL Green H 6/7:30 pmDec 7 JV/VG BASKETBALL Revere A 6/7:30 pmDec 10 JV/VG BASKETBALL Wadsworth H 6/7:30 pmDec 14 JV/VG BASKETBALL Cloverleaf H 6/7:30 pmDec 17 JV/VG BASKETBALL Highland A 1/2:30 pmDec 20 JV/VG BASKETBALL Aurora A 6/7:30 pmDec 22 JV/VG BASKETBALL Nordonia H 6/7:30 pmJan 4 JV/VG BASKETBALL Jackson H 6/7:30 pmJan 7 JV/VG BASKETBALL Tallmadge A 6/7:30 pmJan 11 JV/VG BASKETBALL Cuyahoga Falls H 6/7:30 pmJan 14 JV/VG BASKETBALL Green A 6/7:30 pmJan 21 JV/VG BASKETBALL Revere H 6/7:30 pmJan 25 JV/VG BASKETBALL Wadsworth A 6/7:30 pmJan 28 JV/VG BASKETBALL Cloverleaf A 6/7:30 pmFeb 1 JV/VG BASKETBALL Highland H 6/7:30 pmFeb 6 JV/VG BASKETBALL Firestone H 6/7:30 pmFeb 8 JV/VG BASKETBALL Nordonia A 6/7:30 pmFeb 13 JV/VG BASKETBALL Kenmore A 6/7:30 pmFeb 15 JV/VG BASKETBALL Tallmadge H 6/7:30 pmDATE SPORT OPPONENT H/A TIMEDec 3 V/JV WRESTLING Briggs Dual Meet H 9:30 amDec 10 V WRESTLING Medina Duals A 9:00 amDec 15 V/JV WRESTLING Revere/Tallmadge A 6:00 pmDec 22 JV WRESTLING Waterloo Invit A TBADec 28 V/JV WRESTLING Lorain Holiday Trn. A TBADec 29 V/JV WRESTLING Lorain Holiday Trn. A TBAJan 5 V/JV WRESTLING Clover/Highland H 6:00 pmJan 13 V/JV WRESTLING Dies Tournament A 3:00 pmJan 14 V/JV WRESTLING Dies Tournament A 9:30 amJan 19 V/JV WRESTLING Nordonia/Wads. A 6:00 pmJan 20 V/JV WRESTLING Hephner Tourn. A 4:00 pmJan 21 V/JV WRESTLING Hephner Tourn. A 9:00 amJan 26 V/JV WRESTLING Green H 6:00 pmJan 28 V/JV WRESTLING Manchester JV Invit A 9:30 amFeb 3 V/JV WRESTLING Olm. Fls/Crest/Bay V A 6:00 pmFeb 11 JV WRESTLING Suburban League A 10:00 amDATE SPORT OPPONENT H/A TIMENov 30 B/G SWIMMING Green A 4:30 pmDec 7 B/G SWIMMING Revere H 4:30 pmDec 14 B/G SWIMMING Wadsworth A 5:30 pmDec 16 B/G SWIMMING Jackson H 5:00 pmDec 17 B/G SWIMMING Canton Holiday Invit A 8:00 amDec 20 B/G SWIMMING Cloverleaf A 5:30 pmDec 30 B/G SWIMMING Twinsburg H 4:30 pmJan 7 B/G SWIMMING Hoover H 3:00 pmJan 13 B/G SWIMMING Nordonia A 5:30 pmJan 14 B/G SWIMMING NE Classic A 8:00 amJan 18 B/G SWIMMING Tallmadge H 4:30 pmJan 21 B/G SWIMMING Barberton Invit. A 12:00 pmJan 27 B/G SWIMMING Suburban League A 5:00 pmJan 31 B/G SWIMMING Wooster A 5:00 pmFeb 3 B/G SWIMMING Orange H 6:00 pmFeb 4 B/G SWIMMING JV Invitational A 8:00 am25

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR BOOSTERS BY DONATING AN AUCTION ITEMAll Donations Welcome—NOTHING TOO BIG OR SMALL!!All proceeds from this event go directly to the School Sports Programs and Student-Athletes!!C.A.A.S.B.C. REVERSE RAFFLEand SILENT AUCTIONCome Join Us for anevening of Fun!WHEN: FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012FROM:WHERE:6:00 PM - 11:00 PMST. GEORGE CHURCHRIDGEWOOD ROAD, COPLEYTICKET SALESContact RON COHEN at(330) 668-6681 or send us ane-mail atcaasbcreverseraffle@earthlink.netTICKET PRICES:$75.00 (Raffle Ticket & 1 Entry Ticket)$100.00 (Raffle Ticket & 2 Entry Tickets)Rather than dinner will be having heavyhors d'oeuvres and drinks throughoutthe evening’s event.Items to Donate:THEMED GIFT BASKETSVACATION CONDOSPORTS TICKETSGIFT CERTIFICATESSPORTS EQUIPMENTJEWELRYSERVICESCOMPANY DONATIONSSPORTS CLOTHINGTOOLSETC.All donations are tax-deductible.We will be happy to provide aTax Exempt Form for your use.For more information about making adonation, please contact:JOANN at (330) 697.7597More information coming via the upcoming Smoke Signals or check out theCAASBC Website at:www.copleysportsboosters.comHope to see you there!26

The Copley H.S. Boys & Girls Swim Teamis having a fundraiserThursday, January 19, 2012 @ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES(Montrose location)between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PMCome in and mention to the cashier that you are supporting CopleyH.S. Swimming or simply bring the flyer and 33% of your foodpurchase that day will be donated to Copley H.S. Swimming.Bring your family and friends.YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!Dude—Need one ofthose Copley Scarves!Our blue and gold knit scarves featureCopley’s mascot. A must have with yourvarsity jacket or winter coat! Sport your schoolspirit in style and keep your neck warm, too.Get them while their hot!Copley Scarves will be available at select homeHS Basketball Games and Swim Meets.Contact person:Lorraine Signore330.812.4738Look cool while staying warm this winter!Ask a CAASBC Board Member for more information.Sponsored by the Copley Adult All Sports Booster ClubProceeds Benefit the Student Athletes of Copley-Fairlawn City Schools27

C a l en dar of Events- continued2 Mid-term Progress Reports3 Briggs Wrestling Tournament, 9:30 am5 Adult All Sports Booster Club Meeting, 6:30 pm7 PTA Council Meeting, 9:30 am8 Winter Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:30 pm12 Music Boosters Meeting, MOCR, 7:00 pm13 Winter Choir Concert, Auditorium, 7:30 pm14 PTSA Meeting, 7:00 pm15 Man of the Year, Auditorium, 7:00 pm19 CHS Semester ExamsEnd of Second Grading Period20 Records Day - NO SCHOOL23 Second Semester begins26 Speech Tournament, 4-11pm27 Report Cards go home28 Speech Tournament, 8am - 5pmHealthy Communities - Healthy Youth Adult Meeting, Chambrel, 8:30 am17 Copley Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 5:00 pm19-30 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL20 Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm2 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL3 School resumes4 PTA Council, 9:30 am9 Adult All Sports Booster Club, 6:30 pm10 Music Boosters, MOCR, 7pm11 Financial Aid Meeting for Parents, Auditorium, 6:30 pmPTSA Meeting, 7 pm16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL17 CHS Semester Exams18 CHS Semester ExamsPTSA After Prom Meeting 7pm1 PTA Council, 9:30 am4 OMEA Solo and Ensemble EventWinter Formal, St. Thomas, 7-10 pm6 Adult All Sports Booster Club, 6: 30 pm8 PTSA Meeting, 7 pm14 Music Boosters, MOCR, 7 pm15 PTSA After Prom Meeting, 7 pm16 Orientation for Parents of 8th Graders, 6: 30 pmSpring Musical, Auditorium, 7:30 pmEvening Conferences, 3:30-7:05 pm -call 330-664-4840 for an appointment17 Spring Musical, Auditorium, 7: 30 pm18 Spring Musical, Auditorium, 7:30 pm19 Spring Musical, Auditorium, 2:30 pm20 President’s Day - NO SCHOOL23Post Secondary Option Meeting,Media Center, 5 pmCollege Planning Night, Media Center 6 pmEvening Conferences, 3:30-7:05 pm -call 330-664-4840 for an appointment24 Mid-term Progress Reports go home25 Academic Challenge Tournament, 8 amHealthy Communities-Healthy Youth AdultMeeting, Chambrel, 8: 30 amCopley High School3207 Ridgewood RdCopley, OH 4432128