Hello CDS!

I hope you had a great weekend, it's hard to believe that it is almost October already! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, and I know our student council is already hard at work preparing this years Halloween party. Each year I am so impressed with what our students are able to create in a relatively short amount of time, and I am sure this year will be no different!

Grade 9 and 10 students, this week we will be map testing! Please read below for further information regarding the testing browser. Please make sure that you have your laptop fully charged and ready to go! MAP testing is an important tool for measuring student growth and achievement, and is a useful indicator to identify areas in which improvement could be made. This is not a summative assessment, but it is still important that you try your best in order to get the most accurate results!

It has also been incredible seeing our community rally behind our varsity teams for our home games! The environment has been electric, and its great to see teachers, students, and parents supporting our student athletes. Let's keep this energy up all year!

Have a wonderful week everyone. Go Phoenix!

Mr. Ryan

Assistant Director, Cheongna Dalton High School

Hi Students,

MAP testing will be taking place next week, 9/23-9/27 during your first 2 HPE blocks and your English block of the week. Unlike in MS, you are required to install a secure browser on your personal computer. Please be sure your computers are fully charged.

Before your first testing session, you must download the secure browser for MAP. Please download the Secure Browser HERE. Please download this browser today or over the weekend.

Even if you have previously downloaded the browser, we recommend you download the most recent update to avoid any issues. Instructions on how to update your NWEA Secure Browser can be found HERE.

If you need help downloading the secure browser then please reach out to Ms. Morris.

Sincerely,

Ms. Montelibano

Students! If you would like to contribute to the HS Phoenix Rising newsletter, please submit your articles using the form below.

All articles submitted must be original work, no articles written by AI, or plagiarized from other sources will be accepted for the newsletter.

Hello Students!

If you wish to take the exam for an AP Class that you are not currently registered for as a student, please indicate so using this form! Submissions will be open until Monday, October 21st.

AP Exam Payment invoices for all students will be sent out Monday, October 21st, 2024. Payments must be made by November 9th, or your student will be unregistered for the exam.

The Health and Physical Education department is off to an exceptional start this year, and I cannot emphasize enough how remarkable our CDS students are. Their enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to personal growth have already led to numerous successes in just the first month.
Our department is focused on promoting not just physical fitness, but also the overall well-being of our students. We are dedicated to fostering a balanced approach to health, one that includes mental and emotional wellness alongside physical activity. Through a variety of engaging activities, we aim to instill lifelong healthy habits that will serve our students well beyond their school years.

From fitness assessments that help students track their progress to lessons on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices, our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of every student. We encourage active participation, teamwork, and goal-setting, helping students not only improve their physical abilities but also build confidence and resilience.

One of the key focuses this year is on helping students understand the importance of overall fitness, not just for athletic performance but for long-term health. Whether it's through team sports, individual fitness challenges, or classroom discussions on mental health and stress management, we are equipping students with the knowledge and skills to lead healthy, active lives.

Already this month, we’ve seen tremendous progress. Students are showing a heightened sense of self-awareness when it comes to their health choices, actively engaging in fitness routines, and supporting one another in reaching their personal goals. Their dedication and hard work are setting the tone for what promises to be an outstanding year.

We are proud of the strides our students are making and excited to see what more they will achieve as the year unfolds. Our department is committed to continuing this momentum, ensuring that every student feels supported and empowered to take charge of their health and fitness journey.

-Mr. Barnes

CDS students have taken a creative approach to understanding global development trends by designing a large poster that visually correlates total fertility rates with poverty levels from countries of their choosing. The in class formative is part of our unit 2 population and migration, and it compares data from more developed countries (MDCs) and less developed countries (LDCs), illustrating the differences between the two in terms of population growth and economic challenges. The poster shows how nations with higher fertility rates often struggle with poverty, limited access to education, and inadequate healthcare systems, underscoring the complexities of achieving sustainable development. However, as these countries show improvements in systems, their populations decrease.

Students look at the solutions to those challenges, such as education in women, urbanization, contraceptives and improved health care on how those pillars change the standard of living for populations around the globe. On the other side, students can ponder the fertility crisis in Korea and ways to look at that situation.

National History Day (NHD) is an incredible opportunity for students in Korea to engage with history while developing academic and personal skills. Last year, with the theme "Turning Points in History," numerous Cheongna Dalton School (CDS) students participated in NHD Korea. Our school saw remarkable success, with several students winning awards

NHD offers students much more than academic enrichment. It fosters personal growth, confidence, and lasting friendships. As a past participant, I can attest that the process of researching, collaborating, and presenting in front of judges was a transformative experience. I stepped out of my comfort zone, discovered new interests, and forged strong bonds with other participants. The long hours of preparation were all worthwhile when thework was recognized, including being displayed at SIS. Competing at both national and international levels was not only rewarding but also an excellent preparation for future academic and university challenges.

NHD is more than just a contest; it’s a platform for students to grow both academically and personally. It allows participants to shine on a global stage while preparing them for future academic and personal success.

Dear HS Students, Teachers, and Families. The HS Studio Art Program would be so grateful for any gently worn jeans that you would be willing to donate for our Q2 Unit. Please kindly note that these jeans will not be returned, as we will be cutting into them. Please bring your donations to the 4th Floor Art Room in the HS.

Thank you so much for all of your support as always!

Warmest wishes,

Ms. Allen Jung

Dear Parents,

There is an important updates on attendance.

If a student or parent believes that there may be a mistake in their attendance, then they have TWO WEEKS from the class in question to contact the teacher or high school office to request a change. Please note that no changes will be made, under any circumstance, to a student's attendance after this two week period has passed.

학부모님께,

출결에 관해 중요한 변경사항이 있습니다.

학생 혹은 학부모님께서 학생의 출결에 문제가 있다고 판단하신 경우에는 해당 수업일로부터 2주 이내에 담당 과목교사 혹은 고등행정실로 수정 요청을 하셔야 합니다. 2주 이후 요청하시는 경우에는 변경되지 않습니다.

When a student arrives late to school or needs to leave early for the reasons of blank period, sickness, family issues and etc, parents MUST contact the HS office to inform students' attendance.

공강, 개인사유, 질병 등의 이유로 늦게 등교하거나 조퇴가 필요한 경우에는 학부모님께서 꼭 고등행정실로 연락주셔야 합니다.

HS OFFICE

032-563-0523 Ext 312

When you need to wire fee (such as a tuition, athletic fees or etc) to school's bank account, please write sender's name as Student Name+Grade. i.e. Jane Doe11, Peter Pan9

Thank you,

학비, Athletic Fee 등을 학교계좌로 입금해야하는 경우, 입금자명을 "학생이름+학년"으로 표기해주시기 바랍니다. 예) 홍길동9, 김영미11

감사합니다.

Allergy Causing Food Letter

Dear Parents

학부모님께,

In an effort to improve how we communicate information regarding nutrition and allergies with our community, the CDS Cafeteria team will now be using a numbered system to indicate what ingredients are being used to prepare each meal. This information will be updated every Friday on our schools webpage. This system will help parents and students prepare better in advance, as they will now know beforehand what is being served in each meal at school. Our previous system, where allergy warnings were posted daily in the cafeteria, will no longer be used.

영양과 알레르기에 관한 정보를 청라달튼외국인학교 커뮤니티와 소통하고 안내하는 방법을 개선하기 위해 카페테리아팀은 앞으로 급식에 사용되는 재료를 표시하는 번호 시스템을 사용할 예정입니다. 해당 내용은 매주 금요일 오후 학교 홈페이지에 업데이트 될 것입니다. 따라서, 학생과 학부모님은 매주 식단을 미리 확인하고 어떤 음식이 제공되는지를 미리 알 수 있습니다. 매일 카페테리아에 게시되었던 알레르기 안내는 더 이상 사용되지 않을 것입니다.

Attached to this message is the image that will be used to reference the different items that are used in each meal served at the school. Each menu item will include one or more numbers, which correspond to a menu item on the image. It is the responsibility of students and parents to check this menu beforehand to determine whether or not a particular meal contains an ingredient that a student is allergic to. If you have any questions, please contact the cafeteria team for further clarification.

첨부된 이미지를 확인해주시기 바랍니다. 홈페이지에 게시되는 메뉴마다 한개 이상의 숫자가 포함되며, 이 숫자는 아래 이미지에 나온 음식을 의미합니다. 특정 음식에 알레르기가 있다면 사전에 메뉴 및 알레르기 여부를 확인하는 것은 학생과 학부모님의 책임입니다. 위와 관련해 문의사항이 있으신 경우 카페테리아 팀에 문의해주시기 바랍니다.

Regards,

Tyler Ryan

Assistant Director, Cheongna Dalton High School

Students! Do you have a proposal that needs to be approved by a supervising teacher and/or high school administrator? Complete the Student Project/Event Proposal Form!

After completing the form, you will receive a PDF of the proposal. Print it, have your supervising teachers sign it, and submit it to the HS Office. The High School Administration will review proposals weekly and return it to you once they're signed.

Remember, proposals must be submitted at least one month prior to the project/event.