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Tech Tiger Newsletter
November 11, 2016
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Inside this Issue
- From the Principal
- Activities News
- Students of the Month
- FAFSA Workshops
- AVID
- Important Dates and Events
- Yearbooks
- Technology Education Classes
- We Scare Hunger
- Dreamline
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 I had the opportunity to present at the School Board meeting on October 27 where I was joined by Tech High School seniors Georgina Simon and Luke Truitt. The focus of the presentation was to provide highlights regarding our school, discuss several of Tech’s successful programs and inform the Board on how we support all learners. One of the areas we showcased was Tech’s Advanced Placement program, and I’d like to take a moment and share that portion of the presentation with you.
We offer 18 Advanced Placement, high-rigor courses that allow our students to take 23 different AP exams. That makes 23 opportunities for Tech students to acquire college credit through AP classes during their high school careers. In 2015-16, we had 299 unduplicated students take 571 AP exams. We can be proud that 70% of the AP students gained college credit by scoring a three, four, or five on the 571 exams. Tech High School’s AP students have consistently scored higher than any of our surrounding schools that offer Advanced Placement programming. This year, we have 329 unduplicated students in AP courses, and we anticipate approximately 630 exams to be completed during the testing period in May of 2017. Currently, 56% of AP students are female and 20% are students of color.
Georgina and Luke provided exceptional testimonials during the School Board meeting about their experiences taking AP courses over their high school years. They spoke about specific learning activities, like the time they held a debate during the AP U.S. History and AP Language & Composition combined class. They spoke about the challenging curriculum, how their AP teachers caused them to think deeper, and how prepared they feel they are for content at the college level. Mr. Truitt was the centerpiece of a recent 742 PROUD video where he highlighted his AP classes. Click here to see the video. The Board presentation was a great way for us to highlight Advance Placement and several of the successful programs we offer at Tech High School.
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The fall season is pretty much done, girls swimming and adapted soccer are the last fall sports still competing.
Some of the winter programs have started as well.
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Girls Tennis - The girl’s tennis team had an outstanding season! They placed 4th at state, defeating Duluth East in the quarterfinals 4-3, and then fell to state powers Eagan and Edina. Taylor and Katelyn Tarrolly finished 2nd in individual doubles after an exciting 3-set match with Eastview. Ashley Tarrolly qualified in singles play and the doubles team of Anne Bowe and Rebekah Zweiner also qualified.
Cross Country - The boys and girls teams finished their season at sections. The boys finished in 11th place with senior Noah Webb finishing in 15th place in individuals. The girls finished in 10th place with junior Lauren Steinke finishing in 35th place.
Football - The football team finished their season at 9-1. The team won the North Central Red division with an 8-0 record. In sections, they defeated Sauk Rapids-Rice in the quarterfinals and fell to St. Michael in the section semi-finals.
Boys Soccer - The team finished their season 18-1 and were the section runners-up. They won the CLC for the third straight year and seniors Luke Dorn and Khalid Gelani were named to the all-state team. Coach Nantha Viswanathan was named the State Coach of the year.
Girls Soccer - They finished 3-11-3 overall. They played a tough schedule. They are a young team and they played well and improved throughout the year.
Girls Swim and Dive - They finished the season 6-3. They are currently getting ready for sections on Nov. 11-12, which Tech hosts. We have some outstanding swimmers and divers who will be looking to qualify for the state tournament. Come out and cheer for the team.
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Volleyball - They are 14-12. They lost in the section quarter-finals to Sartell in a thrilling 5 set match. They played very well. They lost very good seniors who have been together for a long time. The underclassman are looking forward to filling their shoes.
Adapted Soccer - The Thunder had a great season finishing the year 8-3. They played Anoka to go to state and Anoka won an exciting game by a score of 8-2.
Many clubs and activities are starting up.
Math team has their first competition of the season on Nov. 4.
Knowledge Bowl, Robotics Club and HOSA are all starting as well.
CLC Athletes of the Week during the Fall Season so far:
Football: Scott Kippley, Chris Backes, James Kaczor, and Drew Amundson
Boys Soccer: Mohamed Abdi, Luke Dorn, Gabe Villalobos, Bryan Helminick, Khalid Gelani
Girls Tennis: Courtney Donnelly, Natalie Kuntz, Kate Inderieden, Ashley Tarrolly, Taylor Tarrolly (twice), Katelyn Tarrolly (twice), Rebekah Zweiner, Anne Bowe
Girls Soccer: Maddie Davidson and Allison Seehusen, Hannah Hatling
Girls Swim and Dive: Meredith Matchinsky (twice)
Volleyball: Paige Fashant, Megan Taylor and Kate Martig
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Fall Sports Begin
November 14 - Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Boys Hockey, 9th Grade Boys Basketball
November 21 - Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Adaptive Floor Hockey
November 28 - Boys Swimming
Forms must be turned in to the Activities Office before you can participate.
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Follow Tech Activities
You can follow Tech activities on Twitter! If you wish to do this, the handle is @followtechtiger. You can also follow us without a Twitter account. Simply text: "followfollowtechtiger" to the number 40404 and you will receive text messages as well. Yes, type in the word “follow” twice.
Remember, you can see the schedule of all Tech events at www.centrallakesconference.org. There is also a Tech website, www.gotechtigers.com.
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Congratulations to the October Students of the Month!
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- Trinh Tran
- Ahmed Adow
- Chris Backes
- Abilene De La Rosa Mata
- Luke Johnson
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- Morgan Carlin
- Hetem Mohamed
- Zane Murphy
- Myles Johannes
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FAFSA Completion Workshops for Seniors
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SENIORS in high school planning on attending college in 2016-17: It is time to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA determines if you will qualify for any Loans, grants or work-study money to help pay for college. Minnesota College Goal is a statewide program that provides FREE assistance to students and their families in completing the FAFSA. Seniors can come to an event with a parent. Simply bring the parent's and student's 2015 tax returns and staff will be available to assist in Completing the 2016-17 FAFSA. Student participants can also register to win a $500 educational award!
The free financial aid workshops at SCSU on the following dates:
• Tuesday, Dec. 6, 4-7 p.m. at SCSU in Miller Center 206 and 207
• Wednesday, Feb. 1, 4-7 p.m. at SCSU in Miller Center 206 and 207
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Tech is in its First Year Implementing AVID- Advancement Via Individual Determination
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“I’m in AVID because average is not good enough!”
That sentiment was expressed by a Roseville High School junior at a recent AVID workshop. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities. Simply put, the philosophy of AVID is that by holding students accountable to the highest standards and providing them with academic and social support, students will rise to the challenge.
AVID focuses on two essential components of making students college ready. The first is training teachers in schoolwide best practices, such as focused note taking and organization, to improve all students’ academic skills. The second is the AVID Elective. The AVID Elective is a class for students in the academic middle who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. This year Tech has a 1 section of 9th and 10th grade AVID students. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but may be falling short of their potential. To support them in the rigorous coursework, AVID students learn organizational and study skills, develop critical thinking, learn to ask probing questions, and receive academic help from peers and college tutors. AVID Elective students also participate in enrichment and motivational activities, such as field trips to colleges, to help make their college dreams reality.
St. Cloud Tech is in the early stages of implementing AVID, with this being our first year. As we continue on our AVID journey, we hope to have a school filled with students who believe average is not good enough.
If your child is interested in being a part of the AVID at Tech please contact Assistant Principal, Alicia Fischer at 320.252-2231 ext. 3004
For more information, please visit avid.org.
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November 15
- Sophomores: Jewelry order day during lunch
- Seniors: Graduation meeting at 10:20 a.m. during homeroom
November 29
- Seniors: Graduation order day during lunch
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Tech High School presents
Seussical the Musical!
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Nov. 17-19 at 7 p.m.
Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.
Tickets available at the door:
$6 students/seniors, $8 adults
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The Centennial Edition of the Tech High School yearbook is on sale now! Purchase yours at jostensyearbooks.com for $55 plus tax! The price will increase after Thanksgiving, so order now!
Senior Yearbook Information:
Senior pictures are due by Thanksgiving and can be emailed to techyearbook@apps.isd742.org
Baby Ads are on sale at jostensyearbooks.com. Please order your recognition ad for your senior student before January 5! Once you find our school's page, click on Yearbook Recognition Ads to purchase the ad and upload your picture and message. |
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Tech Parent/Community Advisory Council Meeting
Monday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m.
TAO, Enter Door 21
Parents are encouraged to attend!
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We Act and NHS collaborated on Halloween to "Scare away Hunger" in our community. The students visited southside neighborhoods to collect food and monetary donations to give to Catholic Charities. As of November 2, the total was 1900 pounds of food donated and food is still coming in! This is a district-wide initiative in which students from North, South, Kennedy, ALC, Apollo and Tech participate.
