PSAT scores are in for Juniors

by Chase Porter Staff Writer On Oct. 12, the junior class began their first steps toward college and senior year by taking the PSAT or the practice SAT. This test is just a taste of the actual SAT that most of the juniors will be taking later this school year and early this upcoming summer. The PSAT, like the SAT challenges students in the areas of analytical reading, writing and mathematics. The test can not be substituted for the actual SAT but it does determine if the student can be a national merit scholar or a national commended scholar depending on how well they did on the test. According to Mrs. Poe in the Student…

New course preps students for SAT

By Ben Cowlishaw Staff Writer This year, Coppell High School began offering a one-semester course for juniors to help them prepare for the SAT in the spring. English teacher Matt Bowden is teaching the course, which focuses on vocabulary, essay writing and test-taking skills. Students take several practice tests, aiming to score higher every time. This comes as a better option for many students, who may not have had the time or money to take an SAT-prep course at a private business, which can often run several thousand dollars. “By having the class in my schedule, it doesn’t take any extra time out of my day or weekend,” junior Trevor Berryman said. “By going to…

College night to return at CHS in September

Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer Undecided about college? On September 15th CHS will be hosting a college fair for all interested juniors and seniors looking to narrow their college choices as well as get more exposure to new schools. On this night students and parents will be able to meet with representatives from all over the country. Over 160 schools will be present that night, including the University of Texas, University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Baylor, Columbia University, Emory University, George Washington University, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M and the University of Oklahoma. Specialty schools such as the Dallas Culinary Institute will be present as well. Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event in order to have more opportunities and longer…

Juniors take EOC test

Chase Porter Staff Writer Today, April 7, Juniors and selected freshmen classes took the EOC test or the End of Course Exam that will replace the TAKS tests in the coming years. The EOC, which is similar to the TAKS in which it is split into science, english, math and history sections. I, myself being a member of the junior class, had the displeasure of taking the EOC test today in the small gym. I found it to be even easier than the TAKS and a lot shorter than the TAKS from what I remember. Also, I’m not even sure why juniors were forced to take the test because we won’t have to take the…

PSAT just around the corner

By Madison Ford Staff Writer For Coppell High School juniors, the year of those dreaded standardized tests has arrived. On Wednesday, many will take the first test that will carry significance for their college career: the PSATs. While the PSATs are not a huge determining factor in college acceptance, it can definitely assist students in paying for college and appearing desirable to admissions if their scores qualify them for a National Merit Scholarship. I think the anxiety about the upcoming PSAT is just a preview for what I, as well as my fellow juniors, will be experiencing throughout the year. Many say that academically, junior year is the most important. This is a thought I…

Juniors TAKS scores a no show

By Henna Khan Staff Writer/Photographer During the daily announcements on Monday, May 24 freshmen, sophomores and juniors were given special news regarding their TAKS scores. All underclassmen were instructed to have a photo I.D. ready during all lunches to pick up scores on Tuesday, May 25. Just like when prom tickets went on sale or when AP registration was taking a place, the cafeteria was an absolute mad house, as students frantically waited to recieve the “golden ticket” that revealed TAKS scores. Several juniors waited in line, but there seemed to be no sign labeled “11th grade” on the wall. Clearly there was a problem. Looking at each other with confusion and escalating anger, assisstant…

In case you weren’t listening…

Juniors have finally entered what is said to be their toughest semester in all their years of high school. Between SAT’s, ACT’s, class rank, GPA, and narrowing down a list of colleges to apply to, there is really no balance in the process of trying to get all of these accomplished. Unfortunately for those of you who haven’t encountered the second semester of junior year as yet, there is truly no comparison, and seniors know exactly what I am talking about.  Thursday, Jan. 21 all members of the junior student body met with their counselors in the lecture hall to watch one of the many presentations regarding our “future”. I would label this one to…

Yearbook pranks it’s own

First year Yearbook staff members awoke this morning to be visited by their fellow senior members carrying bundles of wacky clothes in honor of Yearbook Wake Up day. “Today’s when all the senior staff members wake up the junior staff members early and make them wear something ridiculous to school.  They have to wear it all day and can’t take it off,” said senior Micaela Rosinski. “I was lucky, they just dressed me up as an elf or something.” Students could see roaming the hallways today students wearing random coats, seperate pairs of shoes, and bizarre hats. “When they handed me the hat to wear, I thought I was going to get out of it…