Coffman eNews

We have had a fantastic start to the second semester here at Coffman!

This week's newsletter is filled with important information including updates on the 23-24 student scheduling process. Please take a moment to discuss with your student their interests and future learning goals. Current classroom teachers and school counselors are also great resources for academic planning.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping make Coffman a wonderful place!

Matt Parrill

January 11th kicks off the scheduling season for students in grades 9-11! On January 11th, students will be provided with scheduling planning forms, updates about new programming and advisement from current teachers regarding future course selection. Students are encouraged to review the Course & Career Planning Site for descriptions of the various courses offered in DCS.

Between January 11th and schedule collection, students are highly encouraged to work with their current teachers regarding next level placement and course options. Beginning January 25th, out of math classes, students will meet individually with their counselor to finalize course selections. Schedule collection will take place over two weeks. Please look HERE for the day your child will meet individually with their school counselor. We ask that your child come prepared with the schedule planning form completed and entered into SchooLinks.

High school course selection is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore interests and expand learning. We encourage students to select a schedule that is a healthy balance of rigor and interest. The master schedule is created each spring based on student requests this winter. Please consider your requests carefully. Once students' schedules are finalized, it is often not possible to make changes because classes are filled.

Feel free to reach out to your child's school counselor with any scheduling related questions.

The next meeting of the Coffman PTO is planned for this Wednesday 1/11/23 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Lecture Hall. The Coffman school counseling office will be presenting information about upcoming scheduling and a student panel will also be included. All are welcome!

Mr. Parrill and school counselor Mrs. Sutherland will conduct Virtual Parent Meetings this Thursday, January 12th from 6:00-8:00 PM.

• 9th grade 6:00-6:30 PM
• 10th grade 6:30-7:00 PM
• 11th grade 7:00 - 7:30 PM
• 12th grade 7:30 - 8:00 PM

Links by grade level will be emailed to parents on Thursday. Feel free to join in as there will be an opportunity to ask questions and timely information will be shared.

• Emerald Campus/Tolles/DCS Virtual visits Coffman January 13th, during lunch.

• Emerald Campus In-person Open House January 18th, 4:00-6:00 PM Link

• Emerald Campus Virtual Q & A for prospective students January 23rd, 5:00-6:00 PM Link

• College Credit Plus Virtual Informational Sessions January 23rd, 6:00-7:00 PM Link

• Zoo School application DEADLINE is today, Friday, January 13th
• Zoo School Readiness Evaluation is Saturday, January 21st - REQUIRED 8:00-10:00 AM or 1:00-3:00 PM

Registration and application Information can be found HERE.

Questions? Contact Emilie Gossett at GossettE@delawareareacc.org. (614) 724-3608

Packets and applications are also available in the Coffman guidance office.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 3:00 - 6:30 PM by appointment. Virtual and in-person appointments are available. Contact your student's teacher to schedule an appointment

Curriculum Night is planned for Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the PAC. Dublin Coffman is welcoming 8th grade parents with students who will be attending Coffman High School beginning in August 2023. During Curriculum Night, you will learn about graduation requirements, course descriptions and sequencing, and an introduction to our Coffman community. Furthermore, we will have a break out session which allows you the opportunity to meet with teachers in various disciplines. We look forward to having you join us!

DCHS is once again helping to build a primary school library in Malawi. Now through February 10, 2023, we will be accepting donations of gently used children’s books. Click HERE for details or contact Melanie Hitsman in the library.

The deadline for ordering cap & gown and graduation items is January 31, 2023. Visit buckeyescholastic.com/dublincoffman/ for more information.

Coffman’s Class of 2023 graduation is planned for Sunday, May 28, 2023 @ 1:30 PM at The Jerome Schottenstein Center on the OSU Campus. As of now, there is unlimited guest seating and no tickets are required. Additional senior event information will be shared in early 2023.

The packet of Local Scholarships will be available to all seniors on Wednesday, February 1st. Each scholarship will require a Personal Statement, Resume, and Transcript. Some scholarships will require a letter of recommendation, financial form, or additional essay. Details of this year's scholarships will be available through the student's email, SchooLinks, and in the guidance office.

Interested in ordering a 2022-2023 Coffman Yearbook? CLICK HERE for info.

Senior Pictures were due December 1, 2022. A $50 late fee will be accessed to any late photo submissions or changes. Class of 2023 please see important UPDATED information regarding senior photos HERE. Questions? Contact Jane Saunders saunders_jane@dublinschools.net

As the seasons change, we like to remind families of the many ways Dublin City Schools will notify you in the event we encounter inclement weather. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our Winter Weather Procedures that can always be found on the District Website.

Picking up your student from school? Please use:

• Door #2, (stadium side) if they are leaving for an appointment or any reason other than illness.

• Door #8, by the main office, if they are ill and leaving through the clinic. This includes students who call and/or text parents that they are ill or not feeling well.

Click here to be directed to the attendance information page on our website.

Attendance

Twilight School is an after-school program staffed by Coffman teachers that provides students with homework help. It will take place every Wednesday in the DCHS library from 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm. Students do not need to remain at Twilight School the entire time and will have the freedom to leave early if needed. Transportation will be provided at 4:45 pm. If you have any questions please contact Jen Clark clark_jennifer@dublinschools.net.

Click HERE for the DCHS Community Bulletin

01/07/23 - Grade cards published after 4:00 PM

01/11/23 - PTO Meeting Student Panel/Scheduling - 7:00 PM

01/12/23 - Virtual Parent Meetings with Mr. Parrill - 6:00-8:00 PM

01/16/23 - NO SCHOOL - MLK Day

01/19/23 - PT Conferences by appointment - 3:00-6:30 PM

01/19/23 - 8th Grade Curriculum Night - 6:30-8:00 PM

Nominate a Community Champion

Now in its 18th year, the Community Champion Awards honors DCS students and staff members who exemplify the best of volunteerism, character, leadership, and a sense of caring and responsibility for others. Click here to submit a nomination. The senior scholarship form is available here. Deadline to submit nominations and applications is February 20.

AMC 8

Dublin will be hosting the AMC 8 through the Mathematical Association of America on January 17. Registration and more information can be found here: AMC 8 Competition Interest Form

Register Now For Winter/Spring Community Ed Classes!

Classes offered for winter/spring include the ever-popular Eager Engineers and Eager Artists. Registration information can be found on the Community Education page of the website. We encourage our families to bookmark this link so that they can regularly check out Community Education class offerings.

Build Your Confidence with Self-Defense

If you’re 16 years or older, you can learn personal safety tips with a hands-on course from the Dublin Police Department. Learn safety awareness at the next self-defense session Jan. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dublin Justice Center. Sign up.

Healthcare Career Event

Dublin City Schools is partnering with OhioHealth to provide the Dublin community an evening of exploration and education focused on careers in healthcare. Join us on January 19*, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Get more information and register here. *This date was listed incorrectly in our E-newsletter.

If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at heasley_melinda@dublinschools.net. You can also call our attendance line at 614.764.5961

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Location: 6780 Coffman Road Dublin, Ohio 43017
Phone: 614.764.5900
Twitter: @DublinCoffmanHS