Cougar Connection

Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.

We are proud to recognize the following Coronado students

as 2024 Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program:

Clarice Chung

Michael Denman

Jonathan H.

Ella King

Zihan W.

Daniel Z.

Please join us in congratulating these exceptional students!

About 34,000 Commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Although these students will not continue in the 2024 competition, they have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success and Coronado is so proud of these accomplished young people.

Congratulations to the following students for receiving NMSC Commendations and placing among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition:

Sophia Bingham

Trevor Feng

Siena Howard

Brandon Mao

Harrison Park

Ethan Tajalle

Milen Yiun

Hello Seniors!

The application for the Seal of Biliteracy is open! The Seal of Biliteracy is an award for students who are proficient in two or more languages. Here are the requirements to earn the Seal:

-Must be a senior or a junior who is graduating early

-Must have a 2.0 average or higher in all English coursework

-Demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English by completing one of the following options:

-An Advanced Placement (AP) World Language Exam with a score of 3 or higher
-An International Baccalaureate (IB) World Language Exam with a score of 4 or higher
-A district-approved language exam with a passing score

I am hoping to schedule proficiency exams for sometime in March. Students who have already passed a World Language AP exam DO NOT need to apply for the Seal and will automatically receive it.

For those wanting to take a qualifying proficiency exam, here is the link to apply:

Seal of Biliteracy Application

Thanks and let me know if you have questions!

Melissa Robertson

Assistant Principal

Coronado High School

702-799-6800 x 4500

roberms1@nv.ccsd.net

Ms. Tidball is Coronado's College & Career Specialist.

Please reach out to Ms. Tidball in the College & Career Center (located in the library) for all of your post-graduation questions and planning.

(702) 799-6800 Ext. 4059 / tidbam@nv.ccsd.net

Are you ready for an epic journey to your dream college destination? Look no further, because the Southern Nevada College Week Fairs are BACK and bigger than ever!

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Fair Dates and Locations:

- October 15th: Faith Lutheran from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

- October 16th: Bishop Gorman from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

- October 17th: Coronado High School from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

- October 18th: The Expo at World Market from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a unique scholarship established by the Nevada Legislature for Nevada high school graduates to attend community college. As a last-dollar scholarship, the Nevada Promise Scholarship can cover up to three years of tuition and other mandatory fees not covered by other gift aid.
If you are part of the graduating class of 2024, make sure to apply during the application period (August through October), and keep current with the ongoing eligibility requirements.

• Friday, 10/6 End of 1st Quarter
• Monday, 10/9 Staff Development Day ~ No School
• Wednesday, 10/11 PSAT Testing for Juniors
• Friday, 10/27 Nevada Day Observed ~ No School
• Friday, 11/10 Veterans Day Observed ~ No School
• 11/13-17 American Education Week
• Wednesday - Friday, 11/22 - 24 Thanksgiving Day & Family Day Holidays ~ No School
• Friday, 12/15 End of 1st Semester
• Winter Break ~ No School December 18- January 1
• Classes Resume on Tuesday, January 2

The City of Henderson is now accepting nominations for the Mayor’s Honor Roll to celebrate the outstanding students, parent, teachers and other educators working to improve the quality of education within the City. Know someone who should be nominated? Submit your nomination today!