Attention Parents/Guardians of Seniors: All Fees & Fines must be paid in FULL in order to participate in the Graduation Ceremony & receive a diploma. Please refer to your monthly billing statement that is sent through email. If you have questions about the fees or your statement please contact Cindy DeRenzo, Bookkeeper, at 720-972-4437.

GRADUATION and SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION (REVISED 1/19/16)

Day: Wednesday Friday

Questions call Ms. Jones 720-972-4400/4526

Date: May 11

Event: Seniors Last Day

Time:

May 13

Graduation Practice

9:30-10:30

(You must get this day off work so you can attend practice.)

Friday

May 13

Senior BBQ & Check - out.

10:30 - 1:30

(Football Field) (Auditorium Lobby)

(You must get this day off work so you can attend the BBQ & Check - out)

GRADUATION, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. CU Event Center, Boulder Seniors: Please report ANY & ALL Scholarship offers you receive to Ms. Jones in the Main Office by April 15, 2016 even if you choose NOT to accept them. Scholarships must be reported by this date to be acknowledged at the Senior recognition and to be recognized in the graduation program. Please provide the Student name, the name of the Scholarship, the college (if applicable), the duration (2-4 years, etc.) and how much was/will be awarded (total over 2-4 years or amount for each year). You can also email Ms. Jones at [email protected]. SAT - www.collegeboard.com

ACT - www.actstudent.org

If you have been accepted to a college or university and have made your final decision to attend, or have decided to enlist in the military, please email Mrs. Moquin in the counseling office with your decision and attach the senior picture of your choice. Your picture will be posted on the senior board in the main lobby!

Prom Attendance Horizon High School has once again implemented an attendance policy for students, grades 9-12 to be able to attend prom. (9th & 10th graders can only attend if invited by upperclassmen). Students wishing to attend prom are expected to maintain a minimum 95% attendance rate starting October 19, 2015 through April 21, 2016. We are only monitoring unexcused absences and unexcused partial absences. Please make sure you call the Attendance line at 720-972-4597 to excuse your students.

Senior Slideshow Seniors please submit your pictures to Mrs. Haefner by April 4th for the senior slide show. Please make sure the pictures are school appropriate. We would like you to share your memories of your years in school: field day, middle school, homecoming, junior prom, etc. Send pictures via email to [email protected]

APRIL 2016 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY 1

3

10

17

4 SPRING BREAK 11 HIT MEETING 6PM 18 BOOSTERS 6PM

5 SPRING BREAK 12

6 SPRING BREAK 13

7 SPRING BREAK 14

8 SPRING BREAK 15

16

19 ACT TEST – 11TH GRADERS

20 CMAS TESTING – 11TH GRADERS

21 UNC JAZZ FEST

22 UNC JAZZ FEST

23 UNC JAZZ FEST

PSAT TEST – 10TH GRADERS

24

25

SATURDAY 2

26

9

PROM

AWARDS CEREMONY 6PM

27 DRAMA – THE ODD COUPLE

28 DRAMA – THE ODD COUPLE

29 DRAMA – THE ODD COUPLE

*Calendar subject to change

2015-2016 Important Dates April 4/4-4/8 9 11 14-16 18 19 20 22 27-30

Spring Break ACT Test HIT Meeting 6pm UNC Jazz Festival Boosters 6pm ACT/PSAT Test - State Mandated Awards Ceremony 6pm Prom Drama: The Odd Couple

May 2-13 3 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 25-26 26 27

AP Exam Dates Jazz Concert Orchestra Concert 6pm SAT Test HIT Meeting 6pm Band Concert 6pm Last Day for Seniors Choir Concert 6pm Senior Grad Practice & BBQ Boosters 6pm Graduation 7pm, half day of school 2nd Semester Finals Quarter 4/Semester 2 Ends (last day) Teacher Work Day

30

ACT Test Information th

th

th

Who:

All 11 grade students must participate in the testing (9 and 12 grade students do not have school)

What:

State Mandated ACT Test

When:

Tuesday, April 19

Time:

7:15am – 11:15am

th

HHS Testing Spring Testing Schedule 2016 PSAT & ACT PSAT -10th grade State Mandated Assessment April 19, 2016 7:15-11:00am Students need to bring:  a #2 pencil  a calculator  an ID

ACT-11th grade State Mandated Assessment April 19, 2016 7:15-11:00am Students need to bring:  a #2 pencil  a calculator  an ID

11th Grade CMAS- Science Testing Regular School Grades 9, 10 & 12 7:10-7:50 Intervention 7:55-8:25 Per 1 8:30-9:00 Per 2 9:05-9:35 Per 3 9:40-10:10 Per 4 10:15-10:45 Per 5 10:50-11:20 Per 6 11:25-1155 Per 7 12:00-12:30 Per 8

Wednesday April 20, 2016 7:10-7:50 Intervention 8:00- 9:00 9:00-9:10 9:10-10:10 10:10-10:20 10:20-11:20

Science Test #1 Break Science Test #2 Break Science Test #3

No school for grades 9 & 12

Horizon High School Juniors and Seniors! It’s Time for Prom! The theme for this year is Starry Nights, City Lights. The dance will be held from 8 Midnight on April 22, 2016 at Sports Authority Field.

Tickets are $40 per person. they will be on sale during lunches and after school from April 11th to April 21st in the student center. As a reminder to all students and parents, students must have a 95% attendance rate to be eligible to attend prom. If students are unsure if they are eligible, the eligibility list is posted outside the counseling office. Also, if a Horizon student wishes to bring a date from another school, he or she must be sure to get a form from the deans office which must be signed by their date’s school counselor and parents.

We hope to see you there!

Get Involved in Your School! Join one of the following clubs. Mondays Anime Club 3:00pm – 4:00pm - E0501 – Mrs. Clancy German National Honor Society - 1st & 3rd Monday of the month from 3:00 - 3:30 in N2404. – Mr. Herrman Community Service & FCCLA. 2nd & 4th Mondays – 3:00 - O2513 - Ms. Peratt

Tuesdays Creative Writing Club 3:00 – 4:00 - LMC -- Mrs. Nelson. Battle of the Books Club meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and 2nd and 4th Thursdays in the Library from 3:004:00. – Mrs. Poinier Knowledge Bowl 3:15-4:30 - Tuesdays and Thursdays - Q2715 - Mrs. Hoffman Sophomore Class Leadership is every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in E0501 after school. – Ms. Gonzales

Wednesdays Science Olympiad -- 12:30 - 1:00 - C0308. – Mrs. Clancy Gaming & Chess Club – 12:30 - 1:00 – LMC - Mr. England American Sign Language Club - 12:30 - 1:00 – LMC - Mr. England Junior Leadership Meeting – 12:30 - 1:00 -- LMC - Mr. England, Ms. Keigan GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) 12:30 -12:55 - C0304 - Mrs. Adams Green and Clean meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month 12:30 - 1:00, and after school the 1st Friday of each month. –Mr. Lash

Thursdays Crafting Club - 3:10 – F0607 – Mrs. Tucker Battle of the Books Club meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and 2nd and 4th Thursdays in the Library from 3:004:00.. – Mrs. Poinier National Art Honor Society is every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 3:00 – 4:00 – Ms. Fulton Knowledge Bowl - Tuesdays and Thursdays - 3:15-4:30 - Q2715 – Mrs. Hoffman

Fridays 2nd

4th

Green and Clean meets the and Wednesday of every month 12:30 to 1:00, and after school the 1st Friday of each month. – Mr. Lash

The Physical Education teachers would like to recognize the following students for their intense participation in their PE classes this year. Each student exhibited great attendance, strong leadership and a positive attitude. These students make a conscience effort to go above and beyond what is expected of them each day in class. Christian Espinal Kayla Kascak Sammy Oster

Brooke Ford

Parker Kretzel Javier Pacheco

Robert Gauer Megan Mooney Emily Sanchez

Bryson Thompson

Austin Gussman Carter Newcombe Taylor Seiwald

HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL

SCIENCE STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR BEING SELECTED BY THEIR SCIENCE TEACHER AS SCIENCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH! Name Michelle Benoit Kennedy Lancaster Cullen Sollohub Samantha Cahill Mckayla Mull Kennedy Harcourt Skyelar Peterson Russell Branting Chris Crauwels Jeremy Thompson Sam Wiske Jackson Madrid Madison Martin Emma Russ Jason Martinez Andrea Pavlovic Zayne Ward Alex McClaren Julie Weinand Micaiah Miller Allie Pruitt Ashley Mortensen Marlena Giannone Jonas Agudo Jordyn Valadez Sean Cass Zenas Lee Naomi Campbell David Huang Anna Murphy

Grade 9th 9th 9th 9th 9th 9th 9th 9th 10th 10th 10th 10th 10th 10th 10th 10th 10th 10th 11th 11th 11th 11th 11th 11th 11th 11th 12th 12th 12th 12th

Course Biology C.P. Biology Biology Biology C.P. Biology Biology Earth Science Earth Science C.P. Chemistry Physics C.P. Physics Biology C.P. Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Earth Science Science C.P. Chemistry A.P. Chemistry C.P. Chemistry Physics C.P. Chemistry A.P. Physics C.P. Physics Environmental A.P. Physics A.P. Physics Cell Biology Chemistry

Teacher Mrs. Woods Mr. Stevens Mrs. Clancy Mrs. Woods Mr. Stevens Mrs. Woods Mrs. Guerriero Mrs. Guerriero Mr. Davis Mr. Stevens Mr. Taylor Mrs. Clancy Mr. Davis Mr. Stevens Mr. Davis Mr. Davis Mrs. Guerriero Mrs. Guerriero Mr. Davis Mr. Davis Mrs. Clancy Mrs. Zietlow Mrs. Clancy Mr. Taylor Mr. Taylor Mrs. Guerriero Mr. Taylor Mr. Taylor Mrs. Woods Mr. Stevens

Spanish Students of Third Quarter 2015-2016 The following students were acknowledged by their Spanish teacher for exemplary work and performance in their Spanish class. World Language classes are some of the most rigorous in the school. These students have truly gone above and beyond in class and continue to move themselves toward fluency and proficiency in the language. Their hard work is greatly appreciated.

Spanish 1:

Julia Bruning, Tara Dolati, Kaylee Ingram, Grace Moua, Ava Peters, Tanner Ortega-Santopietro and Kayla Stevenson

Spanish 2:

Tessa Crouch, Mathilde Exhertier, Maddison Harveson, Connie Hua, and Katie Szumski

Spanish 3:

Noah Engen, Angela Kirylo, Jacob Marx and Ryan Than

Spanish 4:

Alexandra Dove and Katie Holland

AP Spanish: Lizette Sánchez

¡Felicidades! Congratulations!

Dear Parents of Kindergarten-12th Grade Students in Colorado Schools (School Year 2016-17): Immunizations are an important part of our children’s and the community’s health. Colorado law requires students attending a public, private or parochial school to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases. The purpose of this letter is to remind parents about the need for back-to-school immunizations and to provide immunization information. The chart on page 2 shows which vaccines are required for school attendance, along with recommended vaccines which provide more protection against vaccine-preventable disease. There are no changes to the vaccines required from the previous school year. It is helpful to share this letter with your child’s healthcare provider or your local public health agency (LPHA) where your child receives immunizations. Colorado follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices schedule. This schedule is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This is the immunization schedule which will best protect your child from vaccine-preventable diseases and is the national standard for health care providers who vaccinate your children. Please note: In Spring 2016, it is anticipated the Colorado Board of Health will approve a recommendation that will require all students to receive their final doses of DTaP, Polio, MMR and Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine before kindergarten entry and one dose of Tdap vaccine before 6th grade entry. Starting July 1, 2016, parents/guardians seeking non-medical (religious or personal belief) exemptions for children in kindergarten-12th grade must submit non-medical exemption forms annually. Medical exemptions only need to be submitted once and require the signature of your child’s doctor or advanced practice nurse. To submit a non-medical or medical exemption, go to www.colorado.gov/vaccineexemption and follow the instructions. Children with an exemption may be kept out of school during a disease outbreak. Parents may have questions or want more information about children’s immunizations and vaccine safety. Resources for parents about the safety and importance of vaccines are available at: www.ImmunizeForGood.com and www.colorado.gov/cdphe/immunization-education. Colorado law requires schools to provide school-level immunization and exemption information to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) by December 1, 2016. Immunization and exemption rates for each school will be posted on the CDPHE website as soon as they are verified. Many parents, especially those with children who can’t be vaccinated due to a medical issue, may want to know which schools are best protected against vaccine preventable disease. Please discuss your child’s vaccination needs with your child’s healthcare provider or LPHA and bring your child’s updated immunization records to school each time your child receives an immunization. To find your LPHA or learn about free or low cost vaccines, call the Family Health Line at 1-303-692-2229 or 1-800-688-7777. For questions about school immunization requirements, please contact your school. MINIMUM NUMBER OF DOSES REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION Kindergarten through 12th grade: 2016-17 SY – Required for School Attendance Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis DTaP or DT only licensed through 6 years of age. (Tdap can be given as early as 7) Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis For students 7 years of age or older who did not have full series of DTap or DT Polio (IPV)

5 to 6

3 or 4

3 to 4 Measles/Mumps/Rubella

5 DTaP or DT (if dose 4 was administered on or after the 4th birthday, the requirement is met). The final dose of DTaP must be given no sooner than 4 years of age. Tdap is required at 6th grade entry and through 12th 3 or 4 appropriately spaced tetanus/diphtheria containing vaccines (DTaP, DT, Td,Tdap). Intervals between doses include 4 wks between firs 2 (or 3) doses and 6 mos between last 2 doses. (Note: If 1st dose is given before 1 year of age, the student will need 4 doses). 4 IPV (or 3 doses if 3rd dose is given on or after 4th birthday). Students who were compliant with 3 or 4 doses prior to August 7, 2010 have met the requirement if at least 4 weeks between doses. The 1st dose cannot be administered more than 4 days before the 1st

(MMR)

2

Varicella (Chickenpox) 2

Hepatitis B 3

birthday. 2 doses are required for students entering kindergarten. (2 doses are required through 12th grade). The 1st dose cannot be administered more than 4 days before the 1st birthday. 2 doses are required for students entering Kindergarten. (2 doses are required through 12th grade). Note: no vaccine required if there is documentation of chickenpox disease by a health care provider. The 2nd dose must be administered at least 4 weeks after the first dose. The 3rd dose must be administered at least 16 weeks after the 1st dose and at least 8 weeks after the 2nd dose. The final dose must be administered no sooner than 24 weeks of age. Note: there is a specific 2-dose series for ages 11-15 years only.

RECOMMENDED VACCINES FOR THE BEST PROTECTION AGAINST VACCINEPREVENTABLE DISEASE Influenza (Flu)

Meningococcal Meningitis (MCV) Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

1 to 2

2 doses initially if under 9 yrs of age with a minimum interval of 28 days between doses, then 1 dose annually, thereafter. Recommended for children 6 months of age and older.

1 to 2

Adolescents 11-18 years of age

3

Adolescents 11-18 years of age

2

All children 1 year of age and older

Hepatitis A (Hep A)

Immunization requirements will be strictly enforced for all students. Students who do not meet the requirements will be denied attendance according to Colorado Revised Statutes 25-4-902. There are three ways to be in compliance with the school immunization law: 1.

Student’s immunization record shows they are fully immunized with required vaccines. A laboratory test showing immunity is also acceptable. 2. For the student who is catching up on receiving required immunizations, the school will notify the parent/guardian that the student has 14 days to receive the required immunization(s) or to provide written documentation of the plan to receive the next required immunization(s) following the minimum intervalsof the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) schedule. If the plan is not completed, the student shall be excluded from school for non-compliance. 3. Valid medical exemption signed by a healthcare provider or non-medical exemption(religious or personal ) submitted by a parent/guardian.

HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM DATE:

JUNE 13 – JULY 29, 2016 MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

TIMES:

7:00 – 7:15 A.M. – DYNAMIC WARMUP 7:20 – 8:20 A.M. – ATHLETIC WEIGHT TRAINING 8:30 – 9:00 A.M. – SPEED WORK & CONDITIONING 8:30 – 10:00 A.M. – GENERAL STUDENT SESSION

COST:

$50.00 BY CASH OR CHECK *MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL

HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL WILL OFFER A STATE OF THE ART STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN THE PROPER USE OF EQUIPMENT AND BE GIVEN A STRUCTURED WORKOUT PLAN. PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN A RIGOROUS SPEED AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON OVERALL ATHLETIC MOVEMENTS. RETURN FORM WITH PAYMENT NAME________________________________________ ADDRESS_____________________________________ CITY____________________ ZIP____________ PHONE__________________ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CONTACT_____________________________PHONE____________________ IN CONSIDERATION OF MY APPLICATION BEING ACCEPTED, I HEREBY WAIVE, RELEASE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE WHICH I MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREAFTER ACCRUE, AGAINST HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL, DISTRICT #12, OR THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES. I, ALSO, WAIVE MY RIGHTS FOR ALL DAMAGES WHICH MAY BE SUSTAINED OR SUFFERED BY ME IN CONNECTION WITH MY ASSOCIATION OR PARTICIPATION IN THE HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM. MY SON OR DAUGHTER HAS MY PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER WEIGHT PROGRAM. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE_________________________ DATE____________

2016 HORIZON HAWK TEAM FOOTBALL CAMP DATES:

MAY 31 – JUNE 11, 2016

TIMES:

M/T/W/TH/F 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.

PLACE:

HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELDS

WHAT TO BRING:

EQUIPMENT, JERSEY, SHORTS, CLEATS, TENNIS SHOES, PRACTICE SOCKS/SHIRTS, COMBINATION LOCK.

COST:

$75.00, INCLUDES SHORTS, JERSEY, CAMP SHIRT, SOCKS. (MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HORIZON FOOTBALL)

FOCUS:

THE HORIZON HAWK FOOTBALL CAMP FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUAL POSITION DRILLS & TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE EACH PLAYERS SKILL LEVEL. OUR BASE OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE SCHEMES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED AND PRACTICED IN A FULL CONTACT FORMAT. SCRIMMAGES WILL BE HELD JUNE 11TH AT NORTH STADIUM.

OBJECTIVES:

TO IMPROVE EACH PLAYER’S INDIVIDUAL SKILL LEVEL, THE OFFENSIVE UNIT, DEFENSIVE UNIT, SPECIAL TEAMS, AND TEAM UNITY.

DETACH AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME:___________________________ PARENTS:__________________________ ADDRESS:___________________________ CITY:______________ ZIP:__________ PHONE:_______________

EMAIL:_________________________________________

SHORT/ SHIRT SIZE: S M L XL XXL EMERGENCY CONTACT:_______________________

PHONE:______________

I GIVE MY CHILD PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HORIZON HAWK TEAM FOOTBALL CAMP. I WILL NOT HOLD HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL OR DISTRICT 12 LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPATION IN CAMP: _________________________________________(PARENT SIGNATURE)