Graduation Date
New Cyprus Building Video Tour
Parent Teacher Conferences – February 6-7 (4 to 7 pm)
- Tuesday – Virtual (click the teachers’ zoom links)
- Wednesday – In person (Come to Cyprus Main to meet with teachers. Teachers from Brockbank will be located in the Cafeteria and teachers at main will be in the gym.)
Principal’s Message – Notes from the Quarterdeck
April 11, 2024
Aspire+ Testing:
All freshmen and sophomores will be taking the Aspire+ test on April 26. We are changing the testing process for Aspire this year so it more closely resembles the ACT test we do with juniors. On April 26, only freshmen and sophomores will come to school. Juniors and seniors will have a distance learning day that day. Teachers will post work to class Canvas pages for the students to work through. GTI will run as normal that day, so if your 11th or 12th grader has GTI classes, they will need to attend as normal. GTI busses will run from Cyprus as usual for both going and returning from GTI.
Running the Aspire+ all on one day should be a benefit to our students. It allows the test to truly be a practice for the ACT they will take as juniors, and it will help us make sure we are affording the fully allotted time to students to complete each section. To be able to complete the test on a Friday, however, we will begin testing at 7:30, so we will NOT have a late start on that day. We will need students here and in their assigned rooms by 7:30am. The schedule for the day will be as follows:
Students arrive to assigned classroom by 7:30 Science 8-9am Math 9:05-10:20am Break in room 10:20-10:35 (snacks will be provided by the school) Reading 10:40-11:55 English 12:00-1:00 End of day. Students can get a sack lunch int the cafeteria if they would like school lunch.
Students are allowed to bring a water bottle to the testing session. The test will be done on line on student Chromebooks, so students need to make sure their Chromebooks are fully charged for school that day. They should also bring their chargers with them just in case they need to plug in during the testing session.
We want our students taking Aspire+. The test itself is good practice for the kids in helping prepare students for the ACT. While colleges and universities are not necessarily requiring and ACT score for acceptance to school anymore, it is still a required score for earning scholarships. We provide a free administration of the ACT to all students as juniors, and, often students can increase their ACT score with multiple takes of the ACT. Those additional ACT tests cost money, so it is a good idea to view the Aspire+ as free takes of the ACT so that when your student is a junior, they are already more prepared for the ACT and can get a better score the first time around. The move of the Aspire+ to a one day test is directly influenced by this thought.
Additionally, the Aspire+ provides us with data about how our students are progressing in their learning. Teachers receive the data which allows them and their PLC teams to look at their curriculum and planning and see what areas may need additional instructional time moving forward. The more students who take the assessment, the more reliable our data will be. We are focused on preparing our students for careers and college, and data points help us evaluate if we are meeting that goal. Student participation in the testing is an integral piece for helping us understand how we’re doing.
The second most important piece of the assessment is student effort. Getting kids taking it is great, but if they don’t try on it, that can be an issue as well. I am talking to our teachers about some conversations and things they can go over with students to help provide some motivation, but I would also ask that parents and guardians have a conversation with their kids about the test and the value to doing their best on it.
I know I haven’t shared any data from the Aspire+ testing from last year, but that is a conversation will be having throughout next year using this year’s assessment data as a baseline for tracking and evaluating our areas of improvement. Our goal is to be a top academic school in the district. As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, we have started a few school-wide literacy initiatives and conversations, and now we’re adding in the start of conversations about academic achievement and improvement. These combined efforts will serve our students well when they further their education to set themselves on their career path.
Cyprus Unites
Our annual Cyprus Unites event will be held on April 17 at 5:30pm. Matheson Jr. is hosting the event this year. Cyprus Unites is a fantastic network open house activity that highlights our Cyprus Network School and community resources available to families. We will have performances by performing groups from all the schools, Cyprus High School’s Latinos In Action groups is hosting a car show during the event, and the first 1,000 attendees will receive free dinner (hamburgers and hot dogs).
There will be a table at Cyprus Unites where students can turn in their reading log to show their completion of the reading challenge. As a reminder, we have asked students to read 15 minutes a day for the past month leading into Cyprus Unites. If they complete that and track it on their reading log, they can turn it in for a coupon for free food from Raising Cane’s.
Pirate Medallion:
The purpose of the Pirate Medallion is to encourage and challenge students to be involved in a wide variety of areas while attending Cyprus High School. Our hope is to have well rounded students who take advantage of the many opportunities available at Cyprus. Students can apply to earn the medallion during their senior year. Interested students can pick up an application in the Cyprus Main Campus Main Office; they will be returned to the same place. Applications are due on May 1 and seniors who earn the medallion will be awarded it at the Senior Academic Awards evening.
Students who earn a medallion will be awarded a gold medallion that entitles them to free entry for them and a guest to any Cyprus event in the future.
Hope Week:
Our Peer Leadership group will be spearheading Hope Week the week of April 30-May 3. The purpose of Hope Week is to give the students the chance to take a break from some of the craziness of the end of the school year and have a chance to focus on their mental health and f ind opportunities to take a breath and relax. The schedule for the week will be:
Tuesday Beach Dress Up Day (Lucky Duck Pool Ring Toss at lunch) Wednesday Rockstar Dress Up Day (Paint kind messages on rocks to take home at lunch) Thursday Cyprus is the Happiest Place on Earth Disney Dress Up Day (Face paint and temp. tattoos at lunch) Friday Dreaming of Your Future Pajama Day (No lunch activity) Friday night at 7:30 will be a movie night on the field behind Brockbank Campus (Monster’s Inc.) Concessions will be available for purchase.
CTE Pathway Completer Application:
If your senior has been working through classes on one of the CTE Pathways, it’s time for them to apply for completer status. Students need to see Mr. Garcia in the Career Center to get the application. CTE Pathway completers will wear their pathway’s cords at graduation.
GSD Futures (construction updates)
I have been asked to make sure I am advertising and sharing the district’s website that provides updates and photos of the progress being made on our new high school. The website address is http://gsdfuture/org/, and it’s updated monthly.
I was able to go back to the new building right before Spring Break to record a new update video. As soon as it’s edited and ready to send out, I will share it out.
Truancy:
We are having major issues with tardiness. We have many students who are not feeling any urgency to get to class when the bell rings. We provide eight minutes between classes for students to get where they’re going to account for our spread-out campus and students needing to get between Cyprus Main and Brockbank; however, students are taking much longer to get where they’re supposed to be. We will begin issuing truancy tickets to students who are more than 10 minutes late to class and making little to no effort to get to class. Truancy tickets are $3 and increase to $5 if not paid within a week.
Please talk to your student about the importance of being in class on time. Much of the instruction that takes place in classes happens in the first 30-40 minutes of class time, so that is the most important time to have kids in class so they can know what’s going on.
Yearbooks:
We sell our yearbooks directly through the publisher. That means that Cyprus High School doesn’t take payments for yearbooks. If you would like a yearbook for your student, you can order one at https://yearbookordercenter.com. The Cyprus code is 7323. The site is up and ready to accept payments. The yearbook will be $45.00 this year. The deadline to preorder a yearbook is April 20.
Yearbook would also like you to know that you can purchase Senior Ads to be published in the yearbook. You can go to www.yearbookordercenter.com, and use the code 7323 where you’ll look for the “Share Your Love” section. Click “Start Your Ad” and you can design the ad and upload pictures for the ad. Ad costs are as follows:
Half-page $140
Quarter-page $75
Eighth-page $40
Fees:
The bookkeepers have sent out fee letters, so you should be aware of your student’s account balance. If you haven’t seen the letter, please log in and check your student account balance. Second semester fees have been added to accounts. From this point, the only fees that should get added to accounts will be participation fees for different sports and activities your student decides to participate in.
Upcoming Events:
Our up to date calendar is available on our website: schools.graniteschools.org/cyprushigh/
April 11 Softball @ Granger April 11 Boys’ Volleyball @ Granger April 11 Boys’ Tennis vs. Granger April 11 Spring Dance Concert (7pm) April 12 Boys’ Soccer @ Kearns April 12 Baseball vs. West Jordan April 12 Spring Dance Concert (7pm) April 13 Track @ Taylorsville April 15 Softball vs. Tooele April 16 Girls’ Golf @ Stonebridge April 16 Boys’ Soccer vs. Granger April 16 Softball vs. Taylorsville April 16 Boys’ Volleyball @ Taylorsville April 16 Boys’ Tennis @ Kearns April 16 Baseball @ Kearns April 17 Baseball vs. Kearns April 17 Track @ Granger April 17 Cyprus Unites @ Matheson (5:30pm) April 18 Dance Company Auditions April 18 Baseball @ Kearns April 18 Softball @ Hunter April 18 Boys' Volleyball vs. Kearns April 18 Boys' Tennis @ Hunter April 18 Region Band Festival @ West Jordan April 19 C-Factor Talent Show Assembly April 19 Track @ Cedar Valley April 19 Dance Company Auditions April 19 Boys' Soccer @ Taylorsville April 19 Baseball @ Kearns April 23 Boys' Soccer vs. West April 23 Softball vs. West Jordan April 23 Boys' Tennis @ Taylorsville April 23 Baseball @ Taylorsville April 23 Boys' Volleyball @ Hunter April 24 Girls' Golf @ Mountain View Golf Course April 24 Baseball vs. Taylorsville April 24 Track vs. Kearns April 24 Improv Show (6:30pm) April 25 Baseball @ Taylorsville April 25 Softball @ Kearns April 25 Boys' Volleyball vs. West Jordan April 25 Boys' Tennis vs. West Jordan April 25 Region Orchestra Festival @ Hunter April 26 Aspire+ Testing (9th and 10th grades, 7:30am) April 26 Distance Learning Day (11th and 12th grades) April 26 Family Art Night (6-7:30pm, Rm. 618 @ Brockbank)
Sincerely,
Josh LeRoy, Principal
Andy Carbaugh, Assistant Principal
Amy Fishler, Assistant Principal
Kayla MacKay, Assistant Principal
Josh Moore, Assistant Principal
Multicultural Assembly
Cyprus High School Mission & Vision Statement
Pursue & Achieve Excellence
Cyprus High School is a community-centered high school focusing on pursuing and achieving excellence. We provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery while maintaining fidelity to the core. We will create a foundation of excellence through effective use of professional learning communities and the support of all stakeholders-including school faculty, staff, families, and students. All students will pursue and achieve excellence by attaining academic proficiency throughout their high school career which will support life-long learning.
School Information App
We're excited to announce the new Granite Schools Mobile App! This replaces the Cyprus School Info app we've used in the past. Search "Granite Schools" in your app store and download.
Login to the app is not required, however, you will be able to get more information on your student when you are logged in. Simply use your parent portal login credentials.
Contact Information
School PrincipalJosh LeRoy
Main Office Phone(385) 646-5300
Main Office Fax(385) 646-5303
Main Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Summer Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
School Registration Help
August 1 - August 4
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day
Extended hours August 2, 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fee waivers must be done ONLINE using the portal. Administration will review uploaded documents and fee waiver applications and provide a response via email.
Open Enrollment Application
The open enrollment application is live and online now. Paper applications are no longer being accepted. If you need assistance with the form, see the main office.
Click here for the application: https://www.graniteschools.org/psp/open-enrollment/