It’s Not the Plane, it’s the Pilot! 2024-25 School Theme
January 13, 2025
Greetings, Aviators!
Welcome back to a crisp Monday! Here are some important updates:
1. Please Take Advantage of An Associate’s Degree From UVU At CVHS
We are proud to offer two exceptional associate degree programs on campus through our partnership with UVU Concurrent Enrollment: one in General Education and another in Aviation Science. These programs provide a unique opportunity for your student(s) to save thousands of dollars while jumpstarting their college education.
To take full advantage of these programs, we encourage you to work with your counselors to create a personalized enrollment plan. Typically, students begin with honors-level courses during their freshman year and then focus on completing the majority of their concurrent enrollment classes in their junior and senior years.
Take the first step toward a brighter future—plan and make the most of this incredible opportunity!
Concurrent Enrollment is a Utah Valley University program that is sponsored by the state of Utah. It offers college courses to high school students at a reduced cost. Courses can be taken at CVHS, virtually from a UVU instructor, or completely online. Participation in the program creates a permanent college transcript. To participate you must:
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Have a 3.0 GPA
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Career and Technical Education courses require a 2.0 GPA
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Submitted state participation form
2. UVU Concurrent Enrollment Deadline
Utah Valley University’s concurrent enrollment deadline is January 23, 2025. All students in concurrent enrollment classes for 2nd semester need to register for classes by this date. Remember, if you aren’t already a UVU student you have to enroll first and then you will need to wait a few days for the enrollment process.
3. Seal of Biliteracy
Do you speak another language other than English? Consider earning the Seal of Biliteracy. Contact Wayne Calhoon (waynecalhoon@alpinedistrict.
4. FAFSA Night for Seniors January 14th, 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
Parents and Senior students, CVHS will host our FAFSA night on January 14th from 5:30 to 8 in our library. If you are unaware of what the FAFSA is, please follow this link for more information. We encourage all of you to set up an account and apply for FAFSA as soon as possible!
This process will run much smoother for everyone if you can start your FAFSA application before our FAFSA night is held. Because this can be confusing and/or intimidating we have attached a couple of slides that will walk you through the process of starting an account. Once you have created your account, or if you already have an account, you can then look at the slides by clicking this link which will give you a step-by-step process of filling out your application. To support our efforts in helping you with the FAFSA completion, we are announcing the rollout of two exciting new tools:
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New Chatbot for Financial Aid Questions – Housed on our Admit Utah webpage, this tool will provide students and families with real-time assistance, helping them navigate the FAFSA process and answer questions anytime.
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New YouTube Video Resources – We’ve recorded a series of easy-to-follow videos designed to simplify the FAFSA process and answer the most common questions we receive, making it more accessible and less daunting.
Please feel free to email Mr. Peck with any additional questions you may encounter.
5. University of Utah High School Conferences and Tours
We are excited to invite you to join us on an upcoming College Tour of the University of Utah on January 30th! This tour is a great opportunity to explore the campus, discover academic programs, learn about student life, and experience college life firsthand.
Throughout the tour, you will have the chance to meet current students, ask questions, and get a deeper understanding of the academic and extracurricular opportunities available at The U.
If you’re interested in attending, please complete both permission forms and turn them in at the Student Center or email them to Marcie Murri ([email protected]) by January 24th. There are copies in the student center. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
We hope to see you on the tour, where you can get one step closer to planning your college future. If you have any questions please email Marcie Murri at [email protected].
6. Honor Roll Awards
Candy bars will be distributed by our wonderful counselors at both lunches on Thursday and Friday to honor students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter. Look out for the table in the commons!
7. Martin Luther King Day Reminder
There will be no school this Monday, January 20, in honor of Martin Luther King Day. School will be back in session, on Tuesday, January 21 – which is an A Day. Link Here for district calendar information.
8. Utah Higher Education Day
Utah Higher Education Day (UHED) is taking place on January 23, 2025 All juniors attend and parents are welcome.
UHED is a special event for juniors held during the school day. Juniors will participate in a brief welcome session and three different break-out presentations from the Utah colleges of their choice. Higher education representatives will speak about admissions, scholarships, and general school information, and answer student questions.
Students, please use this time wisely and visit THREE DIFFERENT schools. This time has been set apart just for you! Attendance will be taken at each session when you are checked in. Students will be marked absent from their classes but the attendance office will excuse these absences at the end of the day with verification of attendance at each session. We will also have prize drawings for those who attend all three college sessions.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marcie Murri or your counselor in the Student Center.
Free Dental Clinic at Roseman Dental Office: Please see flyer for details 8.5x11_2025GiveKidsAsmile_
Clínica dental gratuita en el consultorio dental Roseman: 8.5x11_2025GiveKidsAsmile_
Community Action Services of Provo is excited to sponsor two new youth classes at Cedar Valley High School. We will have one class in English and one class in Spanish. Classes will be held every Wednesday after school from 1:15-2 pm and will start January 29th and continue until April 23rd. Students will have the opportunity to create goals and learn more about the following areas: Graduating from High School, Financial Literacy, Creating a savings account with $50 given to them to start it, and Healthy Relationships. There will be a parent meeting on January 22nd for parents to sign permission slips for the class. Students must register for this class online at https://www.
There is limited space in this class so please sign up your students now, if they are interested. See flyer for more details. Youth Program English:Espanol.pdf
Community Action Services of Provo se complace en patrocinar dos nuevas clases para jóvenes en Cedar Valley High School. Tendremos una clase en inglés y una clase en español. Las clases se llevarán a cabo todos los miércoles después de la escuela de 1:15 a 2:00 p. m. y comenzarán el 29 de enero y continuarán hasta el 23 de abril. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de crear metas y aprender más sobre las siguientes áreas: Graduarse de la escuela secundaria, Educación financiera, Crear una cuenta de ahorros con $50 para iniciarla y Relaciones saludables. Habrá una reunión de padres el 22 de enero para que los padres firmen los permisos para la clase. Los estudiantes deben registrarse para esta clase en línea en https://www.
Hay espacio limitado en esta clase, así que inscriba a su estudiante ahora, si está interesado. Consulte el folleto para obtener más detalles. Youth Program English:Espanol.pdf
10. Mandatory Evacuation Drill
In compliance with state law, we are required to conduct an evacuation drill within the first 10 days of school during each semester. Our evacuation drill is scheduled for Tuesday, as the weather is expected to be more appropriate on that day. Please ensure that your student is dressed appropriately for the drill as the temperature will range from 22 to 34 degrees. Thank you for your support in helping us prioritize safety.
11. Battle of the Bands
The Battle is coming up on March 7! Please click this link to view the flyer for details and the sign-up QR code.
12. Upcoming Dates to Remember
Sincerely,
Courtney Johnson
Cedar Valley High School Principal