Born to Fly – 2022-23 School Theme

January 9, 2023,

Welcome back to week two of the new 2023 school year! Please make note of the following:

1. Class Changes

All deadlines for class changes have passed. The counseling office appreciates your patience as we have been registering a record number of students and our administration has worked to hire more teachers. At this time, no more class changes will be allowed with the following exceptions. If students are interested in a free schedule change, they can do so if they add / change to one of the following classes. Please contact your counselor if you are interested.

English 9

Period 1 with Coon or Toronto

Period 2 with Hawkins or Toronto

Period 3 with Hawkins

Period 4 with Hawkins

Period 5 with Toronto

Period 8 with Hawkins or Coon

English 10

Period 1 with Davis

Creative Writing

Period 3 with Toronto

Period 7 with Toronto

US History

Period 2 with Renda

Period 3 with Renda

World Geography

Period 8 with Robinson

Modern World History

Period 6 with Renda

Secondary Math 1

Period 5 with Pederson

Period 8 with Zeeman or Deschamps

Secondary Math 3

Period 8 with Bevell

Health

Period 5 with Augat

Period 8 with Augat

Biology

Period 1 with Duncan

2. ACT Prep

The ACT is one of two main tests that many colleges require for admissions. How well your child scores can have an impact on what colleges they are eligible to attend and what degree programs students qualify for. Almost half of students decide to retest on the ACT because they aren’t happy with their initial scores. This is stressful and costs money. Our ACT prep course is one way to increase your child’s chances of a better score.

ACT Prep classes will begin Jan 9th from 2:30-3:30. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in D257. Pay $25 to the finance office. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Cameron Christensen in D161. This is a great opportunity for all Juniors to prepare for the ACT March 7th.

We also offer an online class for ACT Prep. If you are interested, please contact [email protected] for more information. SHMOOP is also available to assist with ACT prep. Just go to shmoop.com/utah and use the code ASPEN.

3. Free online course for improving mental health

BYU’s positive psychology department has extended our community the opportunity to participate in a free, online mindfulness course which helps students improve their mental health. This is a voluntary program. They are offering a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card for participating. Here are the links to the invitation letter in both English and Spanish.

Free Mindfulness Course Letter – English

Free Mindfulness Course Letter – Spanish

4. Walking at Graduation

The Utah Board of Education has voted to uphold the pre-pandemic standards that students must complete ALL graduation requirements to “walk” at graduation. Graduation will be held this year on May 25th. All required credits must be completed before then. Check missing credits by going to Skyward and on the far left click on graduation requirements. Once there you will see a column titled Remaining. Whatever is listed in red is what is still outstanding.

Credit Recovery Options

EastShore online packets

BYU Independent Study online canvas courses

SOEP online schools and courses

Northridge paper packets

5. Anti-Vaping Presentation

Our PTA in conjunction with the Utah Health Department will be presenting an Anti-Vaping presentation during lunches on Monday and Tuesday. For more information go to seethroughthevape.org.

6. Parking Lot Safety

Please remind your students to practice safe driving when the weather is bad. We have had cars damaged in our parking lots due to students driving recklessly. If there is an accident in the parking lot it needs to be reported to the main office and our school Resource Officer.

7. Friday, Jan. 13th is a no student day & Monday, Jan. 16th is a school holiday, no school.

8. Seniors Aviator Scholar Reminder:

The Aviator Scholar is calculated as follows:

GPA (Cumulative GPA from 9th Grade to Senior Year-3rd Quarter) Times 10

ACT Score (Highest ACT Total Composite Score Used)

Advanced Placement Courses (1.0 point given for each full year AP class passed)

Concurrent Enrollment Face to Face (.5 point given for each semester CE class passed)

UVU Live Interactive (1.0 given for each class passed)

MTECH (.5 point given for each full year MTECH class passed)

*There can not be any remaining credits left. Medals will be awarded in May.

9. Important Dates

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Let’s make it a wonderful 2023!

With much love and gratitude – Principal Johnson

Born to Fly – 2022-23 School Theme

January 3, 2023

Happy 2023 New Year and welcome back Aviator Family!

I hope each of you had a restful and meaningful time with your family during this winter break. Students, staff, and teachers enjoyed being back at school to share all the fun activities everyone participated in during the holidays. The excitement was in the air and it felt good to be back at CV with all our Aviator friends.

Please make note of the following:

1. ACT Prep

The ACT is one of two main tests that many colleges require for admissions. How well your child scores can have an impact on what colleges they are eligible to attend and what degree programs students qualify for. Many students decide to retest on the ACT because they aren’t happy with their initial scores. This is stressful and costs money. Our ACT prep course is one way to increase your child’s chances of a better score.

ACT Prep classes will begin Jan 9th from 2:30-3:30. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in D257. Pay $25 to the finance office. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Cameron Christensen in D161. This is a great opportunity for all Juniors to prepare for the ACT March 7th.

2. Drivers ED

In Person Driver’s Ed starts Next Monday. If Interested please sign up here.

If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Roberts at [email protected]

3. School Dance

Blacklight Blizzard Stomp will be Friday night after our home Basketball Game. Tickets will be available on cvaviators.com starting tomorrow!

4. No School January 13th, 2023

There will be a “NO Student day” January 13th. Likewise, January 16th is a holiday.

5. Important Dates

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Let’s make it a wonderful 2023!

With much love and gratitude – Principal Johnson

December 12, 2022

Dear Aviators,

It’s hard to believe that this is the last week of 2022! With only 4 ½ days of school left it is more important than ever to help your students turn in any outstanding assignments over the next couple of days before your much-deserved holiday break!

Please make note of the following:

1. Minimal Day, Friday, December 16, 2022

Friday, December 16th is the end of the 2nd term. The schedule will be a Minimal Day schedule. Below is Friday’s bell schedule:

1st Period 7:45-8:25

2nd Period 8:30-9:10

3rd Period 9:15-9:55

4th Period 10:00-10:40

Lunch 10:40-11:15 (One lunch period only)

Busses leave 11:15

2. School Lunch

Breakfast and Lunch will be served on Minimal Day Friday, December 16, 2022. Sometimes lunch options change on the last day before the break.

3. School Safety

As a reminder, safety comes first. Cedar Valley High School has a protocol in place for emergency situations. Please refer to this document for details about the protocol. In addition to this protocol, we have faculty that will be participating in research-based threat assessment training. Safety begins and ends with all of us. The most important thing any of us can do is to say something when we see something. All safety concerns should be reported to the administration.

4. How Sick is Too Sick

As the flu season is upon us, please review the following flier.

“HOW SICK IS TOO SICK?” FLIER

If you or your students are in need of some mental health resources over the break you can access https://211utah.org/index.php/mental-health

This is a great website with all kinds of resources.

5. Driver’s Ed

There will be an online and an in-person class for Driver’s Ed starting after the Winter Break. There are only 2 more in-person opportunities for Driver’s Ed this school year. If you are interested please sign up on the Google Form on the School’s Driver’s Ed webpage.

Driver’s Education

If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Roberts at [email protected]

6. PTSA Battle of the Bands

Join the Battle of the Bands – on January 14th! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAXxP73ibRSkE7PnOtPkNTGwTsVLaBwIJnx0t6ImaZU/edit

7. ACT March 7, 2023

We will be administering the ACT on March 7, 2023. Please encourage your students to prepare for the ACT and tell them why it is so important. Even though many schools do not use it for admissions, universities use it to determine what level of general ed classes they must take. Performing well can save $$$.

Sophomores will take a practice ACT that day.

Freshmen & Seniors will stay home and have an online study day.

More information will be coming. Kids will need to leave their phones at home or in their cars.

8. Upcoming Dates to Remember:

9. Important Dates

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Let’s make it a fantastic month of November!

With much love and gratitude – Principal Johnson

December 5, 2022

Dear Aviators,

I woke up this morning to five inches of snow! It’s a reminder that we are entering the last half of the school year. We are all also ready for a mid year break and I am sure everyone is ready for the holidays. With that being said, please go into Skyward and see if you can help your student get in their assignments so they will pass their classes.It’s the last 11 days to push!

Please make note of the following:

1. Class Change Deadline

It’s hard to believe we are almost to our 2nd Semester. We have loved working with your students. Please be aware that we will only be accepting class change requests for the 2nd Semester through December 15th. If you need to make changes please meet with your counselor ASAP.

2. UVU Admission and Registration!

Concurrent Enrollment is now open for 2nd semester for face to face and live interactive courses. If you (your student) are registered at Cedar Valley High School to take a UVU concurrent enrollment face to face or live interactive class it’s time to get admitted and registered at UVU. If your ACT score is not high enough for the course you may take the Accuplacer test for English and/or the Aleks test for math at UVU.

I wish I would have pushed my children to earn their associates degree during high school! It’s almost like earning $40,000 over the next two years after textbook, the cost of living, taxes and tuition! Our school had more students earn their associates and gen education certificates than any other high school that feeds into UVU. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for your child and meet with your counselor.

Registration Process – Go to www.uvu.edu/concurrent

1- Apply for admissions (Step 1), unless you already have a UVID.

2- Registration: My.UVU.edu

A-Know prerequisites

B- Find course CRN – on website or attached to this email

C- Login to UV Link (my.uvu.edu) and register for courses using CRN’s

3 – Pay tuition

If you have question or need help, please contact your high school counselor or

Char Christensen [email protected] in Room D230 @ CVHS.

3. Get Your Associate’s Degree in Aviation Science From UVU at CV!

Starting next school year, we will be offering an associates degree in Aviation Science on campus! Why would you not do that? Once a student has that degree, all he/she has to do is go to UVU and take their flying lessons. All the foundational components will be completed at CV speeding up the process to become a commercial pilot. Flying is the fun part! Our student could be earning $$$$ in a couple short years and big $$$ in a few years after that.

There is a pilot shortage and girls especially are needed as well! This will cut your costs down significantly to become a commercial pilot!

4. Finance Office

The financial office will be closed this Wednesday, however; My School Fees will still be open to pay fees.

5. Text option for messages from the school

Did you know that you can opt in to receive messages from the school via text? This can be for general messages, attendance messages, emergency messages, etc. Please click HERE for quick opt-in instructions.

Please click HERE for instructions on how to access Skylert, which will allow you to set which messages you receive via text/phone/email. Please note that Skylert is not available from the app, you must log in to the Skyward web page from a browser.

6. Sheriff Department Training During Christmas Break

The Sheriff’s department will be conducting training at our school during the Christmas break. You will see several patrol cars at the school for a couple days.

7. PTSA Battle of the Bands

Join the Battle of the Bands – January 14th! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAXxP73ibRSkE7PnOtPkNTGwTsVLaBwIJnx0t6ImaZU/edit

8. Important Dates

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Let’s make it a fantastic month of November!

With much love and gratitude – Principal Johnson

Born to Fly (2022-23 School Theme)

November 28, 2022

Dear Aviators,

Welcome back from Thanksgiving break! It’s unbelievable to think that we are only three short weeks away from the end of the term! That will be here so fast and before you know it. Please make note of the following:

1. Last Three Weeks For Term 2

Parents, please log onto Skyward often over the next few days to help your students get all their work turned in. I do not want any surprises at the end of the term. It is also important to note that we have several classes where students do labs and other activities to earn points. Attendance and participation will profoundly affect your child’s grades. I am asking teachers to send you a progress report!

2. PTSA Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Fundraiser

PTSA is running a gift card fundraiser this holiday season. Stock up on gifts for your teachers, family, and friends! 10% of each gift card purchase will go back to the school. Gift cards are available to purchase until next Monday, December 5th. They’ll be available for pickup on Thursday, December 15th at CVHS.

Please Order here: https://txrhgiftcards.com/collections/txrh-5-100-no-brd?ref=384CedarValleyHighSchool

PTSA Meetings – Canceled this week

There will not be any monthly PTSA student or parent meetings held this Friday. We will resume with our regular meeting schedule after the holidays.

PTSA Battle of the Bands & Open Mic

The Battle of the Bands & Open Mic is coming on January 14th! This is a yearly event where bands from high schools across the state compete to win prizes. Registration information will be sent out and posted at the school next week. Music, theater, and art teachers will be given posters/QR codes to promote this event in their classrooms.

3. UVU admission and Registration

Concurrent Enrollment is now open for 2nd semester for face to face and live interactive courses. If you (your student) are registered at Cedar Valley High School to take a UVU concurrent enrollment face to face or live interactive class it’s time to get admitted and registered at UVU. If your ACT score is not high enough for the course you may take the Accuplacer test for English and/or the Aleks test for math at UVU.

Registration Process-

Go to www.uvu.edu/concurrent

1- Apply for admissions (Step 1), unless you already have a UVID.

2- Registration: My.UVU.edu

A-Know prerequisites

B- Find course CRN – on website or attached to this email

C- Login to UV Link (my.uvu.edu) and register for courses using CRN’s

3 – Pay tuition

If you have question or need help, please contact your high school counselor or

Char Christensen [email protected] in Room D230 @ CVHS.

4. Thursday 12/1 will be a single assembly schedule for the Christmas in the Valley assembly. See the bell schedule here.

5. December 16th will be a minimal day schedule buses will be here 11:15.

Other upcoming dates to remember.

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Have a great rest of your week

Courtney Johnson

Principal CVHS

Born To Fly 2022-23 School Theme

November 14, 2022

Dear Aviators,

Today is Midterm for term 2. Skyward is a fantastic tool to monitor the progress of your students. Thank you for all of your continued support for CVHS and our students. Please make note of the following:

1. Message From our PTSA – “Feed the Teachers”

The PTSA will be feeding the teachers this Wednesday 11/16 before Parent Teacher Conferences. They would love your help with food and paper item donations. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA5A729ABFBC16-parent

Thank you for your continued support! As always, if you haven’t signed up as a PTSA member, consider joining! Every membership helps to further the support of our students, teachers, and staff: https://cvhs.memberhub.com

2. Parent Teacher Conference

Parent Teacher Conference will be held November 16th from 3 – 7 P.M. We all look forward to seeing our favorite parents.

3. Utah County Community Clothing Swap

Wednesday the 16th there is a community clothing swap. Please See Link.

4. Ace Night is Tonight!!

ACE night is tonight. Come and meet your Winter athletes. We will also be recognizing our Seniors who are Signing to play at the next level. We are also recognizing our Fall Academic All State Team. Winter Season Passes will be available to purchase as well. See you tonight!

5. Other upcoming dates to remember.

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With much love and gratitude – Principal Johnson

“Born To Fly” 2022-23 School Theme

November 7, 2022

Dear Aviators,

Good evening Aviators!

I hope you enjoyed that extra hour of sleep! We all needed that! Please make note of the following:

1. Election Day

Tomorrow is election day Tuesday. Please remember to vote!

2. Thank You For Your Support

I am beyond thankful for our community that stood behind our school and students that were falsely accused of the Tik Tok incident. All of the teachers, staff, and administration feel so supported by you. Thank you for the treats and beautiful letters, and flowers that were delivered to our school. Thank you for all chipping in for the food truck to feed our faculty and staff this Friday. We feel the CVHS love!

With that said, a few of you have asked to see my statement that was released to the press:

Heartbreaking is the best way to describe November 1, 2022. Students at Cedar Valley High School were accused of dressing in racist costumes at a Walmart 235 miles away from our community. (For reference, the distance between NYC and Washington, D.C. is 226 miles.)

What has been devastating is the continuing impact. Even though these students were not involved (they were at work or with family), they continue to be targeted by uninformed individuals on social media. My heart aches for these students and their families. Can you imagine having your life turned upside down because your name and personal information were put out on social media being falsely accused of something?

As a school, we received and continue to hear from people accusing these individuals. With more than 1,500 phone messages and more than 3,000 emails, our communications systems became overwhelmed. How do I decipher school-related emails versus hate-filled messages geared at our school, students, and families? It’s going to take some time to wade through.

Social media and uniformed, vindictive people have essentially made an enormous error just by sharing and commenting on misinformation. The impact of these blunders will have lasting effects on these students. Hatred and intolerance are wrong in all forms.

3. Upcoming Dates to Remember

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Let’s make it a fantastic month of November!

With much love and gratitude – Principal Johnson