Exam schedule for finals week announced

By Seth Slover Staff Writer With semester exams taking place next week, students are turning their attention to studying for exams.  The schedule (last link) is organized by class periods – not subjects. There is no school on Monday the 16th, so, as a result, exams will begin later than some previous years.  Nevertheless, students should start preparing now.

EMAC, other Academies recruit students for upcoming school year

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer With the first semester of the 2011 school year coming to an end, the Coppell High School Academies began the process of trying to recruit fellow students for the upcoming school year. Though scheduling for the 2011-2012 school year does not begin until the spring, Academy students hope to recruit freshmen, sophomores and juniors. EMAC Academy sophomore Emma Eells was one of the students that visited history classes to promote the learning experience that the Academies have to offer. “We are basically trying to inform students that are already at CHS about the benefits of joining EMAC,” Eells said. “We just spent about five minutes in each class giving out…

New football season brings new opportunities, challenges for Cowboys

Thomas Hair Staff Writer Until the final second of the final game, last year’s Coppell Cowboys football season was a glorious one. Characterized by colossal victories and a District 7-5A title, last season cemented Coppell’s place as one of the elite football programs in the state. Saying that there is pressure for this year’s team to succeed would be a massive understatement. “The expectations are really high since the guys from last year really put us on the map,” sophomore defensive back Troy Parker said. “So everyone’s really looking up to that for us to keep our record up.” But this year’s team is not the same as its predecessors. The Cowboys lost many starters…

Final exam schedules

Ashleigh Heaton Editor-in-Chief Like it or not, CHS, semester exams are almost upon us (get to studying!) In the meantime, if you’re exempt from any exams, be sure to check out the revised bell schedules for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (January 12-14). Remember, exemptions for the first semester only apply to seniors who have an 85 or above average in a class and have no more than three absences in that class. Best of luck, exam takers!

Summer break not efficient schedule

By Mike Pankonien Staff Writer Summer vacation: what’s not to like? Two glorious months of total freedom; no school work, no teachers, no annoying kids blocking your way in the halls. Just you and whatever you want to do…that is until those two glorious months end and you’re hurled back into the school system. When students return to school having forgotten everything they were previously taught and fallen into a lax routine of laziness, is it really wise to postpone returning to school for two months? Wouldn’t a shorter summer be better? Don’t get me wrong, I’m anticipating for summer just as much as the next guy. But what leads to this wrecked condition of…

What’s in a band concert?

By Mike Pankonien Staff Writer I had looked forward to Thursday all week; not Friday. But when I learned that I actually had a band concert that night, all my plans got skewed. Instead of going home at four and catching up on sleep like I’d planned, I got to watch TV for a couple hours and kiss my home goodbye till later that night. What took me so long at the concert? Let me walk you through it: 6:00 p.m. – Arrive at band hall 6:10 p.m. – Check out concert uniform 6:15 p.m. – Find out kid threw up in warm up room; warm-up postponed. 6:30 p.m. – 4th band (my band) begins…

TAKS week schedules

By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer TAKS is quickly approaching. For seniors, this means a week of sleeping in and ten minute passing periods, but for freshman, sophomores and juniors, April 27-30 is not so enjoyable. The science, social studies, math and reading TAKS tests will take place next week. The bell schedules are different each day, and this is important for students arriving late. Here is the schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Good luck testing, CHS!

Snow day make-up set for June 3

By Rebecca Neumann Staff Writer After the fabulous snow day everyone enjoyed last Friday, many people must be wondering when we will make up that lost day of learning. In an email from Tracey Wallace, Executive Director of Human Resources for CISD, the fears of many were confirmed: the state will not let the district count the day as ‘instructional’, so a makeup day is obligatory. CISD has chosen to make up the missing day on Friday, June 3, the day after the school year was originally scheduled to end. However, April 2, the day when many normally celebrate Good Friday, will still be a day off for everyone if weather permits.

Highland Park soccer game postponed until Saturday due to weather

By Gaby Moran Staff Writer Coppell boys soccer was scheduled to have their last game before district tonight, Friday Jan. 29, against Highland Park at Highlander Stadium at 8pm. However, due to weather conditions, the game has been moved. As of this moment, the game is scheduled to be on Saturday Jan. 30 at Highlander Stadium at 2 pm. The game will occur unless weather conditions worsen and continue onto tomorrow. Go support the Cowboys on their last game before district starts on Friday Feb. 5 against Southlake Carroll.

Course planning

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer Course planning for the 2010-2011 school year began this week when on Wednesday Jan. 6 fourth period teachers passed out the course planning guide, the schedule form and graduation plan sheet. The schedule form must be returned to your fourth period teacher by Tuesday Dec. 12 completed and signed by a parent/guardian.  Beginning in late January and February students will have the chance to visit with their counselors to discuss and refine class choices. Freshmen and junior appointments will be held Jan.25 through Feb. 12. Juniors will have a specific appointment time and are encouraged to bring their parents along to the meeting if possible. Sophomore student-counselor meetings will be held from…