Summer 2014

Hello High School Families,

So here we are in June enjoying a little bit of a break, relishing the warm weather, and-believe it or not-

getting ready for the 2014-15 school year! This year is an extra special one for The Cottage School, as we

celebrate 30 years of helping students become confident, productive and independent adults. We wanted to

make sure you have some of the details for beginning the school year now, so you can get a head start on

things that need to be taken care of before registration and orientation.

Policy Revisions: First, I want to thank you for the time and attention you gave to the parent survey. Based on

your feedback we have made adjustments in areas like instructional delivery, technology, pay scale, and

work place dress for next year. We have policy and procedure revisions in the works, including a new

technology use policy that will enable HS students to maintain possession of their cell phones for the

duration of the school day. In this BYOD (bring your own device) environment, teachers can more

efficiently provide opportunities for students to access information and use web-based applications in class.

We have updated our pay scale to align more with current minimum wage standards, there are no longer

color restrictions for ladies nail polish, and we are implementing Spirit Wear Casual Fridays where

appropriately nice blue jeans can be worn with a TCS spirit shirt. Due to our students difficulty managing

“hoodies” as garments allowed outside only, we are asking that you take a good look at student’s outerwear.

We are no longer allowing hooded sweatshirts (sweatshirt material) as outerwear, but of course, work place

appropriate coats and jackets with hoods are still allowed. If you have questions, have your adolescent swing

by my office with the garment so I can check it out! All of these policy revisions are intended to optimize

opportunities for learning, increase student performance and to provide additional opportunities for students

to practice making appropriate choices for the work place.

Staff Additions: We are excited to add to our instructional team this year and want to welcome Erin Oleson

in Science and Math, Isha Matthews in English, Aubrey Van Benthem in Social Science and Hector Vasquez

in Spanish. All come with excellent experience and references, and we are looking forward to adding their

talents to our already fabulous team.

Summer Reading Goal - Two Books/Graphic Novels: Education research stresses that students should be

reading over the summer. Summer reading credit is solely dependent on points earned through reading

journals or projects presented to teachers upon their return to school. We will accept submissions up to

August 15th

. We trust that you will assist your teen in choosing reading material appropriate for their age and

reading level.

Manual Review: Review the revised Student Policy and Procedure Manual that is posted on our website:

www.cottageschool.org with your student, prior to signing the on-line form.

Enrichment Classes for Rising 9th

Graders: These classes July 21 – July 25 are a great way to prepare

your student for the 2014-2015 year. Please see the attached flyer about this opportunity.

Forms Due by July 16th

: In order to ensure your student gets first priority for registration in the classes they

would like and to save time on orientation, please complete forms and submit by July 16th

. Complete

ON-LINE forms for Vital Student Information, Elective choices, and PE uniform orders. For the remaining

forms, please complete and return either 1) mail, 2) scan and email (stephaniej@cottageschool.org), or

3) hand deliver to the school.

Registration: Since you will have submitted all of your forms and payments as needed by July 16th , you

will breeze through registration. You will receive your preliminary schedule, calendar, text books, locker,

sign-up for athletic teams, purchase PE uniforms, and reserve a parking space for your driving teen. In

addition, parents will receive information from the Parent Association and Booster Club. Be sure students

attend in school dress code (see Policy and Procedure Manual).

Registration and Orientation for 10th

, 11th

, 12th

Returning Students: Wednesday, August 6th

9:00-11:00A.M. Report in school dress code to the Reinhardt Community Center in the Administration

Building. I strongly encourage a parent be in attendance.

Registration and Orientation for all 9th

grade and New Students & a Parent/Guardian: Thursday,

August 7th

9:00-11:00A.M. Report in school dress code at 9:00A.M. to the Reinhardt Community

Center in the Administration Building. New Student Registration REQUIRES at least one parent’s

attendance with their child from 9:00-11:00A.M. Starting at 9:01A.M. there will be a group orientation

session and review of some policies and procedures.

RSVP- Parent and Family Social: Thursday, August 14th

from 5:30P.M. to 7:00P.M. in the Reinhardt

Community Center. Please mark your calendar and make plans for the whole family to attend! This is a good

time to meet everyone and find families in your zip code to establish car pools. RSVP by August 12th

to

Stephanie with the number of family members attending the picnic: stephaniej@cottageschool.org or 678-

250-5125.

New Families: Wednesday, August 13th

we are hosting a New Parent Coffee at school from 8:00-9:30A.M.,

and there will be a New Parent Reception on Thursday, August 28th

, 6:00-7:30P.M.

Medication: Some of our students take medication during the school day. Please read our HS medication

policies in the Policy and Procedure Manual carefully and be prepared to follow the procedures listed. We

request that you deliver a couple of „emergency‟ doses to Ivan Plastiak so that we have medication here

to administer should your child forget his/her medication. To ensure that all students receive the

prescribed medication and dose, please provide the school with your student’s medication in a prescription

bottle with the medication information and dosage clearly indicated on the bottle.

Lunch: We are working again with Wholesome Tummies. Please see attached information on the lunch

program and get signed up! If you prefer to pack a lunch, be sure it is labeled with student name. There are

microwaves and a refrigerator in the RCC for student use.

Snack: We know the benefits of a quick snack mid-morning, so we are maintaining a snack opportunity at

the beginning of fourth period. Students may purchase snacks from the snack cart or bring their own.

Students are encouraged to bring something healthy and easy to eat quickly…fruit, granola, yogurt, energy

bars, water…items that will give their metabolism the boost it needs to sustain attention until lunch.

Materials for School: It is perfectly acceptable for HS students to wait to purchase school supplies until

receiving each teacher’s syllabus. In order to assist with organizational issues, and for those of you who want

to shop early, TCS uses the following COLOR GUIDE for each academic discipline. We ask that you

follow these same color schemes when purchasing your school materials:

English or Language Arts Classes – Red Notebooks

Mathematics – Blue Notebooks

Social Studies – Yellow Notebooks

Science – Green Notebooks

Electives – White/Black & other color Notebooks

In general, HS teachers prefer separate, 1 inch, 3 ring binders for each class, but allow one binder with

divided, color sections if that works best for your student. In addition, a few pens, pencils, loose leaf paper or

tablets and a pack of highlighters are encouraged. A flash drive is a must!

First Day of School Monday, August 11th

: Be sure students have a writing utensil and at least one notebook

to start the year off successfully. Remember, we are a team and we need your support to see that our

students are fully prepared so they get off to a good start.

We are looking forward to another great school year. Many of us will be available throughout the summer to

answer any questions you may have, so feel free to call or stop by. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Laura Finnell

High School Principal

Attention Parents and Students

We will have a carpool signup for those interested

at orientation on August 6th

and 7th

.

The 2014-2015 Student Policy and Procedure Manual is now

available in the “Parents” section of our website.

SUMMARY LIST

TO DO:

Summer Reading

Review Student Policy and Procedure Manual with your adolescent

Optional – Place lunch order on Wholesome Tummies website July 21

Optional – Rising 9th

Grade Enrichment Opportunity July 21 - 25

RSVP for PAC Social by August 12

Review Booster Club Support

COMPLETE AND RETURN BY JULY 16TH

:

On-line Student Policy & Procedure Manual Signature Page

On-line Vital Information Forms

On-line Elective Selections

On-line PE Order Form

After School Opportunity and Competitive Sports Form with Payment

Physical Form

Parent Consent for Participation in Interscholastic Athletics

PAC Volunteer Form

Letterman Jacket Order with Payment if choosing to buy

Return items to TCS either by mail, hand delivery or

scan/email to stephaniej@cottageschool.org.

Amended 6/16/2014

The Cottage School 2014-2015 Parents Abbreviated Calendar Semester 1 August 6 H.S. Orientation (returning students) 9am-11am August 7 H.S. Orientation (new students & Rising 9th Graders) 9am-11am August 8 M.S. Orientation (all students) 8am–12pm August 11 First Day of School August 13 New Parent Coffee, 8am-9:30am, RCC August 14 PAC Parent and Family Social, 5:30pm-7pm, RCC August 28 New Parent Evening Reception, 6pm-7:30pm September 1 No School – Labor Day Holiday September 26 No School – All School Teacher Work Day October 13 No School – Columbus Day October 25 Cougar Classic Car Show & Bazaar, 9am – 2pm, TCS Campus October 31 No School – All School Teacher Work Day November 3 No School – GISA Conference November 15 3 on 3 Basketball Turkey Tournament, 9am – 1pm, Cougar Center November 21 Grandparents’ Day, 8am-10am, Cougar Center November 24-28 No School – Thanksgiving Break December 16-18 H.S. Sem. 1 Final Exams - ½ days December 18 No M.S. School – M.S. Teacher Work Day December 19 No School – All School Teacher Work Day December 22-Jan 2 Winter Holiday for All Students Semester 2 January 5 First Day of 2nd Semester January 16 & 17 Homecoming Weekend January 19 No School – MLK Holiday February 13 No School – All School Teacher Work Day February 16 No School – Presidents’ Day Holiday March 10 TCS 30th Birthday March 14 Glitter/30th Anniversary Celebration April 3 No School – All School Teacher Work Day April 6-10 Spring Break May 18-20 H.S. Sem. 2 Final Exams - ½ days May 19 M.S. Awards and Graduation, 6:30pm, Cougar Center May 20 M.S. Last Day of School, ½ day May 21 M.S. Teacher Work Day May 21 H.S. Last Day of School - ½ day May 22 TCS Graduation

What is GAGoal? GAGoal is a Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) in which Georgia individual and corpo-

rate taxpayers can contribute in exchange for a state income tax credit and possible federal charitable in-

come tax deduction. GAGoal then uses the contributions to award scholarships to students from K-12 public

schools so that they can attend the private schools chosen by their parents.

How does our school benefit from GAGoal? As a GOAL Participating School, our school is eligible to promote

the GOAL program to its donors who can designate that their contributions to GOAL be used to provide

scholarships at our school. Thus, our school will be able to increase the amount of financial aid for which

its students and their families are eligible. This could result in increased enrollment, increased tuition in-

come, and increased opportunities for deserving students and their families to become a vital part of our

community. In 2013-14, over 42% of TCS families qualified for need-based financial aid!

How does GAGoal work? Because there is a limited amount of tax credits available each year, a taxpayer

who is interested in contributing to GOAL must express his or her intent to do so to the Georgia Department

of Revenue (“DOR”). If there are still tax credits available, the DOR will inform the taxpayer to proceed with

his or her contribution to GOAL. So that interested contributors are not burdened at all by this process,

GOAL and our school make the pre-approval and contribution process very easy to complete. Once ap-

proved, the taxpayer contributes to GOAL and designates our school as the place at which her or she would

like the contribution to be used in providing scholarships to qualified students. Once the contribution is re-

ceived, GOAL sends a notice to the taxpayer, who can then take an income tax CREDIT against their Georgia

income taxes for the amount of their contribution made that year.

What is the maximum amount that an individual can contribute to GOAL in exchange for a Georgia educa-

tion expense tax credit?

A married couple filing a joint return can re-direct up to $2,500 of their income tax payments to GOAL.

A married couple filing a separate return can re-direct up to $1,250 of their income tax payments to

GOAL.

An individual can re-direct up to $1,000 of his or her income tax payments to GOAL.

An individual who is a member of a LLC, shareholder of an “S” Corporation, or partner in a partnership

(pass-through entities) is allowed a Georgia income tax credit for up to $10,000 of the amount they con-

tribute to a SSO, so long as they would have paid Georgia income tax in that amount on their share of

taxable income from the pass-through entity. (For more information for owners of pass through entities,

click here for more information)

How does a tax credit differ from a deduction? A tax credit is significantly more beneficial than a deduction.

A credit reduces your Georgia taxes dollar-for-dollar while a deduction reduces the taxable income upon

which taxes are calculated.

What is the deadline for making contributions that qualify for the tax credit? In order to contribute to

GOAL for a tax credit, an individual or corporation must receive pre-approval from the Georgia Department

of Revenue. The pre-approval process must be completed and all contributions postmarked to GOAL within

60 days of DOR pre-approval, and never later than December 31st of the applicable calendar year in order to

be accepted.

Why should I give now? In 2014, the entire $58 million cap was reached on January 22nd! As a result, thou-

sands of Georgia taxpayers who wished to make their contribution to a SSO were unable to do so for a tax

credit. Once the cap is reached, although a taxpayer can still contribute to GOAL, he or she will not receive an

education expense tax credit for doing so. Because there are hundreds of private schools in Georgia that are

promoting the availability of the Georgia Education Expense Credit program in their school communities, it is

a very competitive environment and taxpayers need to make their pre-approved contributions as early in the

year as possible. GAGoal will begin accepting application forms for 2015 beginning August 1st. Click here

to be taken to the GAGoal Website and do the paperless process!

How do I find more information about Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program? If you have questions about the

Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, please review the GOAL website at www.goalscholarship.org. Additional

questions? Contact Joe Digieso: joed@cottageschool.org or 678/250-5100.

ATTENTION: Sophomores & Juniors… (and interested Freshmen)

Sign up to take the PSAT

Please note that the deadline to apply for accommodations for

the PSAT is August 22nd (College Board must receive the

paperwork by August 27th) unless you already have approved

accommodations through The College Board.

**Please send a check for $24 made out to The Cottage School

by October 10, 2014 to reserve your spot!

When: PSAT on Sat. October 18, 2014, 8:00-10:30 a.m. at TCS

Taking the PSAT is important because it not only prepares you

for the SAT, but if you are graduating in 2016 it also qualifies

you to be entered into The National Merit Scholarship Program.

You could be chosen to receive a scholarship for college based

on your scores!

Please RSVP for this test at

770-641-8688 or AbbyB@cottageschool.org

ENRICHMENT CLASS

Middle School and Rising 9th Graders

July 21-July 25

8:00-12:00

At the TCS Middle School

July 21st-25th

$300.00

Middle School and Rising 9th Grade Parents

Language Arts and Math Enrichment

The Middle School has a great offer for you. We will be

offering enrichment classes for Language Arts and Math. Has

your child forgotten some information over the summer that they will need

come August 11? Have them attend a week of review to prepare them

for the upcoming year. TCS Staff will be enriching the students on

their language arts and math facts. Sign up as soon as possible to

guarantee your child a spot in the class.

Contact Nancy Wadel by phone at 770-641-8688

or by e-mail at nancyw@cottageschool.org.

After School Opportunities and Competitive Sports

Academic Support – The teaching staff is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (or in the A.M. by

appointment) for additional academic support at no extra cost.

After School Program (ASP) – The Cottage School offers an ASP for students Monday – Friday, 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

From 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M., students participate in a supervised homework and study hour, including use of computer lab for homework.

From 4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M., students have the opportunity to engage in activities including: continued homework supervision; indoor

board or other educational games; outdoor physical activity (weather permitting); campus speakers/presentations; co-curricular activities;

home sports events. ASP fees are prepaid in advance by month and are non-refundable.

Late Pick-Up – If you are unable to pick up your child at ANY scheduled pick-up time (either at the end of the school day by 3:15 P.M., practices,

or ASP, etc.) there will be a $1 per minute late fee.

After School for Credit – After School for Credit is also available as an after school option for your child. Please contact the Admissions Office

if you have interest in enrolling your child in an After School for Credit course. Additional Academic & Tutorial Programs – Additional services are available for an hourly fee of $65 per hour, covering such topics as

SAT/ACT Prep, Speech/Language services, social skills, etc. Please contact your child’s Principal in regard to additional academic and

tutorial programs.

After School Program (ASP) Fee Schedule Please circle the appropriate fee for the months you wish to prepay for ASP coverage for your child:

Month Monday

Only*

Mon. & Fri.

Only*

Total due for the

Month

August 2014 $120 $27 $54

September 2014 $160 $36 $63

October 2014 $176 $36 $72

November 2014 $112 $18 $45

December 2014 $112 $27 $45

January 2015 $152 $27 $63

February 2015 $144 $27 $54

March 2015 $176 $45 $81

April 2015 $128 $27 $45

May 2015 $120 $27 $54

Total: *If your child participates in sports, ASP coverage is available on days when practices are NOT held.

No prorated fees on daily rates are available.

Competitive Sports Teams – High School and Middle School students may participate on any sports team listed below throughout the

year. Fees are determined based on the number of seasons your child participates. Competitive Sports fees & After School Program fees

can be combined in order to assure supervision on days when practices are not held. Competitive Sports fees also include membership in

the TCS Athletic Booster Club. Please circle the sports your child chooses to participate in each season:

Fall Season: 8/12 - 10/11

Registration by Aug. 13th

Choices: Soccer

Volleyball

Cross Country

Winter Season: 10/14 – 2/13

Registration by Oct. 15th

Choices: Women’s Basketball

Men’s Basketball

Swimming

Spring Season: 2/17 – 5/1

Registration by Feb. 18th

Choices: Track and Field

Baseball

Tennis

Golf

Total # of Seasons Participating

1 Season ($200)

2 Seasons ($400)

3 Seasons ($550)

Total: $ ____________

*Note: Dates for specific sports vary within the MS/HS seasons. (Check with coaching staff for exact dates.)

Student Name (Print): ________________________________________ Parent Name (Print): __________________________________________

Please Circle: Cash Check Credit Card: AMEX Visa Master Card Discover Cardholders Name: __________________________________

Credit Card #: _______________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________ Security Code: _________________

Date:_____________________ Billing Zip Code: ________________ Parent Signature:_____________________________________________

Disclaimer: There will be a 3% Convenience Fee added to all Credit Card Charges *All fees are due in advance and are non-refundable*

School lunch was NEVER like this! The Atlanta Wholesome Tummies Team is thrilled to be back at The Cottage School this year! Our company was started in an effort to bring REAL food back to students. Our WT Café experience offers only the highest quality food available in schools using only the purest, freshest and most natural ingredients. Our foods are prepared from scratch, cooked in our commercial kitchen using many organic and locally sourced ingredients and delivered directly to your school. Key components of our program:

We use NO high fructose corn syrup, no trans fats, no artificial flavors, colors, nitrates or preservatives

We use only whole grains for breads and pastas Fresh fruits and vegetables on our menu daily – nothing canned Always a nut-free ingredients with gluten-free, vegetarian options Signature WT Creations – our line of healthy “treats” prepared from scratch Dietician approved menus Kid-favorite and more adventurous options daily Robust proprietary technology: on-line ordering and payment Locally owned and managed

How it works:

If you not already registered, please register on our website by clicking our logo at The Cottage School website. If you are already registered, please update your student’s information, this helps with distribution and getting lunches to the correct place. Pre-order one of our vast selections of entrees online at least 36 hours before lunch. Students select their two sides on site at school. Sides include: fresh, in-season fruits, veggies and all-natural and organic snacks. The Cottage School will be active on the Wholesome Tummies website and you can begin ordering online by July 21, 2014. The first lunch will be served on Monday August 11, 2014. Detailed pricing is listed on our website, with prices ranging from $4.50 to $6.00 depending on the size of the meal. We will have detailed instructions available on how to order once The Cottage School is live on our website.

We look forward to serving you and your children this coming year!

In the meantime, learn more about us at www.wholesometummies.com

Thank you!

Judy Gordon

Big Changes to Assistive Technology

@ TCS This year, The Cottage School is pleased to announce several changes and upgrades to the assistive software available to our students. Some of the resources are available to you because you’re a part of TCS, and others are resources you might not be aware of (yet!) that are freely available. First, we’ve changed the program that runs ClassWeb. It’ll still be ClassWeb, but it will have a new look and feel—and a new web address. You’ll still be able to access electronic versions of textbooks and class resources, but we’ve updated the look and feel a little bit to make it easier to find things. Look for the specifics during orientation in August. One of the things that will be staying the same is the availability of Premier Tools to you. Premier Tools is a suite of programs that help with making decoding less of a chore—freeing you up to focus on what really matters, comprehending what you’re reading. If you go to http://cottageschool.org/school/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/How-to-Download-Premier-Tools-at-Home.pdf, you’ll find a step-by-step guide for how to get these tools on your home laptop or desktop (but not mobile devices or tablets). The same suite of tools is available on every single student computer on campus, too. Because not all students need text readers—and some of us need other tools—we encourage you to browse The Freeloader’s Guide to Educational Apps (https://sites.google.com/site/freeloaderedu/), which is a searchable site full of educational apps sorted by function and by platform (Android, iOS, Chrome, and others). No one person or school can tell you definitively what apps are the best—software is just changing too quickly and has too many options. But the Freeloader’s Guide is a good place to start with reviews that will help you find the right set of technological tools to help you be independent at school. Feel free to let Nathan, your other teachers, and your peers know if you find a really helpful app. Spread the word! As many of you know, Nathan has held several training sessions on assistive tools for students and parents over the past few years. But that’s another part of Assistive Technology at TCS that’s going to change this year. Instead of in-person trainings that take up your evening, we’re going to have an on-line video channel that will lead you—at your own convenience—through the same training as in past years, and through training on some other apps and tools as well. Again, more information about this will be ready for you during orientation and in future Wednesday Packets. For more information about any of the changes or to share a helpful app you’ve found, contact Nathan Edwards at nathane@cottageschool.org.

Summer 2014

Dear Parents,

The following pages contain information regarding the physical education and athletic

programs for the next school year.

The first matter concerns PE uniforms. Of course, our policy as outlined in the Student

Handbook requires Cottage School issued uniforms for all physical education and

“athletic” elective classes. Please place your on-line order as soon as possible to ensure

that we have enough inventory for our first day of school.

The second form (Pre-participation Physical Examination) contains two sections. You

must complete the front of the form yourself, while arranging for a doctor to fill out the

other two pages. This form must be returned for students to gain eligibility for all Cottage

School athletic teams. The Athletic Department is required by the Georgia Independent

School Association and the Atlanta Athletic Conference to retain these forms on file for

all students who participate in athletics. Those who are unable to get their physical over

the summer will have an opportunity to do so during orientation.

The third form is the Parental Consent for Participation in Interscholastic Athletics. This

form must be completed by parents or guardians and returned to the school. Only

students with signed consent forms will be eligible to participate in Cottage School

Athletics. This form needs to be updated each year for returning student athletes.

The final page is The Cottage School Letter Jacket order form for high school students’

participation. Please consider showing your Cougar pride and invest in a Cougar Letter

Jacket for participating in all the sports The Cottage School has to offer as well as other

extra-curricular activities such as chorus, the math team, Drama, and yearbook to name a

few. We will have a jacket fitting during high school Orientation.

Thank you for your attention to these matters.

Sincerely,

Richie Briggs

Athletic Director

The Cottage School

678-250-5130

richieb@cottageschool.org

Explain "Yes" answers below.Circle questions you don't know the answers to.

Yes No 1. Has a doctor ever denied or restricted your participation

in sports for any reason? 2. Do you have an ongoing medical condition

(like diabetes or asthma)? 3. Are you currently taking any prescription or

nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines or pills? 4. Do you have allergies to medicines, pollens, foods, or

stinging insects? 5. Have you ever passed out or nearly passed out

DURING exercise? 6. Have you ever passed out or nearly passed out

AFTER exercise? 7. Have you ever had discomfort, pain, or pressure in

your chest during exercise? 8. Does your heart race or skip beats during exercise? 9. Has a doctor ever told you that you have

(check all that apply):High blood pressure A heart murmurHigh cholesterol A heart infection

10. Has a doctor ever ordered a test for your heart?(for example: ECG, echocardiogram)

11. Has anyone in your family died for no apparent reason?12. Does anyone in your family have a heart problem?13. Has any family member or relative died of heart

problems or of sudden death before age 50?14. Does anyone in your family have Marfan syndrome?15. Have you ever spent the night in a hospital?16. Have you ever had surgery?17. Have you ever had an injury, like a sprain, muscle or

ligament tear, or tendinitis, that caused you to miss apractice or game? If yes, circle affected area below:

18. Have you had any broken or fractured bones ordislocated joints? If yes, circle below:

19. Have you had a bone or joint injury that required x-raysMRI, CT, surgery, injections, rehabilitation, physicaltherapy, a brace, a cast, or crutches? If yes, circle below:

Head Neck Shoulder Upper Elbow Forearm Hand/ ChestArm Fingers

Upper Lower Hip Thigh Knee Calf/ Ankle Foot/Back Back Shin Toes20. Have you ever had a stress fracture?21. Have you been told that you have or have you had

an x-ray for atlantoaxial (neck) instability?22. Do you regularly use a brace or assistive device?23. Has a doctor ever told you that you have asthma

or allergies?

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation HISTORY FORM

Date of Exam ___________________________

Name _________________________________________ Sex_________Age________Date of birth_________________

Grade_____School________________________________Sport(s)____________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________Phone_____________________

Personal Physician __________________________________________________________________________________

In case of emergency, contact:

Name _______________________Relationship______________Phone (H)_______________Phone(W)______________

Yes No24. Do you cough, wheeze, or have difficulty breathing

during or after exercise?25. Is there anyone in your family who has asthma?26. Have you ever used an inhaler or taken asthma medicine?27. Were you born without or are you missing a kidney,

an eye, a testicle, or any other organ?28. Have you had infectious mononucleosis (mono)

within the last month?29. Do you have any rashes, pressure sores, or other

skin problems?30. Have you had a herpes skin infection?31. Have you ever had a head injury or concussion?32. Have you been hit in the head and been confused

or lost your memory?33. Have you ever had a seizure?34. Do you have headaches with exercise?35. Have you ever had numbness, tingling, or weakness

in your arms or legs after being hit or falling?36. Have you ever been unable to move your arms or

legs after being hit or falling?37. When exercising in the heat, do you have severe

muscle cramps or become ill?38. Has a doctor told you that you or someone in your

family has sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease?39. Have you had any problems with your eyes or vision?40. Do you wear glasses or contact lenses?41. Do you wear protective eyewear, such as goggles or

a face shield?42. Are you happy with your weight?43. Are you trying to gain or lose weight?44. Has anyone recommended you change your weight

or eating habits?45. Do you limit or carefully control what you eat?46. Do you have any concerns that you would like to

discuss with a doctor?FEMALES ONLY47. Have you ever had a menstrual period?48. How old were you when you had your first menstrual period? ______49. How many periods have you had in the last 12 months?__________Explain "Yes" answers here:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions are complete and correct.

Signature of Athlete_________________________________Signature of Parent/Guardian________________________________Date_____________c 2004 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and AmericanOsteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Revised 7/1/05Mandatory

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM

Name _______________________________________________________________Date of Birth___________________

Height_________Weight________% Body Fat (optional)________Pulse_______BP____ / ____ (____ / ____, ____/____)

Vision R 20/______ L 20/______ Corrected: Y N Pupils: Equal ______ Unequal______

NORMAL ABNORMAL FINDINGS INITIALS*MEDICALAppearance

Eyes/ears/nose/throat

Hearing

Lymph nodes

Heart

Murmurs

Pulses

Lungs

Abdomen

Genitourinary (males only)+

Skin

MUSCULOSKELETALNeck

Back

Shoulder/arm

Elbow/forearm

Wrist/hand/fingers

Hip/thigh

Knee

Leg/ankle

Foot/toes

*Multiple-examiner set-up only.+Having a third party present is recommended for the genitourinary examination.

Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of physician (print/type)________________________________________________________________Date______________

Address__________________________________________________________________________Phone____________________

Signature of physician _______________________________________________________________________________, MD or DO

c 2004 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and AmericanOsteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation CLEARANCE FORM

Name______________________________________Sex__________Age________Date of birth___________________

Cleared without restrictionCleared, with recommendations for further evaluation or treatment for:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Not Cleared for All sports Certain sports: ________________________ Reason:__________________

Recommendations:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Allergies ________________________________________________________________________________________

Other Information _________________________________________________________________________________

Name of physician (print/type) ____________________________________________________Date _______________

Address ________________________________________________________________Phone ____________________

Signature of physician _____________________________________________________________________, MD or DO

c 2004 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and AmericanOsteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation CLEARANCE FORM

Name______________________________________Sex__________Age________Date of birth___________________

Cleared without restrictionCleared, with recommendations for further evaluation or treatment for:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Not Cleared for All sports Certain sports: ________________________ Reason:__________________Recommendations:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Allergies ________________________________________________________________________________________

Other Information _________________________________________________________________________________

Name of physician (print/type) ____________________________________________________Date _______________

Address ________________________________________________________________Phone ____________________

Signature of physician _____________________________________________________________________, MD or DO

c 2004 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and AmericanOsteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

PARENT CONSENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

STUDENT’S NAME:_________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

I (we) as a parent (s) or guardian (s) understand and realize that there is a possibility that a

student may suffer injury, including permanent paralysis or death, as a result of participation

in athletics. I further understand that The Cottage School disclaims any financial

responsibility for the costs of medical treatment, hospitals, ambulances, or paramedics, etc.,

arising out of or by virtue of an injury to my (our) student while participating in such

interscholastic competition or preparation thereof.

My (our) above named student has my (our) permission and approval to participate in the

following sport (s). Please use an X to mark approved sports:

_____ ALL SPORTS _____ CROSS COUNTRY _____ TENNIS

_____ BASEBALL _____ GOLF _____ TRACK & FIELD

_____ BASKETBALL _____ SOCCER _____ VOLLEYBALL

_____ CHEERLEADING _____ SWIMMING

I (we) acknowledge that before my student can participate in such school-sponsored sports,

this consent must be executed by me (us) and filed at the school, together with the statement

indicating a physician has been consulted and indicated that the above named student is

physically fit to participate in such school-sponsored activity.

TO WIT:

I (we) do herein acknowledge that we have consulted with our family physician and that our

student is physically fit to participate in the sport (s) indicated above and marked with an “X”

and, do herein consent to the participation of the above named student in the sport (s)

indicated above and marked with an “X”.

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed Name of Parent(s) or Guardians(s) Date

___________________________________________________________________________Signature of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Telephone

TCS LETTER JACKET ORDER FORM Please bring check, form, and old letter (if you have previously earned a letter), with you to fitting on August 6th-7th during orientation. Letter Jackets are for High School students only. If you already own a Letter Jacket but need to update the new sports you lettered in last year, please bring at this time.

NAME AS YOU WISH IT TO APPEAR ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF JACKET

PHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU MAY BE REACHED_____________________ SIZE JACKET XS-XL $249.95 + 6% TAX____________________________($243.75) XXL AND ABOVE PLUS ANY TALLS $269.95 + 6% TAX_________________($264.95) ACHIEVEMENT(s) YOU EARNED LETTER FOR________________________ ________________________________________________________________ (EXAMPLE: CHEER TEAM, BASKETBALL, TRACK, DRAMA, ONE ACT, MATH TEAM)

GRADUATION YEAR_________________________ CHECK #__________ AMOUNT__________ DATE REC’D_______________ Make checks payable to: UNIFORM SOURCE 2141 NORTH COBB PKWY KENNESAW, GA 30125 770-919-9967 Student’s Name ___________________________________________________ Homeroom Teacher ______________________________________________ Parent’s Name __________________________________________________

Promote Cougar Pride

Support the Athletic Booster Club in 2014-2015

Over 65 percent of our students participate on 17 athletic teams at The Cottage School. Our athletes

and coaches need your help as team parent supporters. Our gym creates additional opportunities for

Booster Club activity (help with Concession Stand Oversight, scoreboard operation and the like).

Please consider an investment in the success of the TCS athletic programs. Your open support of any

amount (Checks payable to TCS – Booster Club; mailed or delivered to Bob Crenshaw) allows the

athletic department to cover both unexpected necessities as well as “nice to have” but unbudgeted

items, such as our new XC and Track & Field uniforms and coaches gifts. The students are vested;

please help reinforce the principles being set forth by being involved too. Watching and cheering is

great but helping is superb and a necessity!

Richie Briggs, Athletic Director & Lyle Cutchin, Assistant Athletic Director

The Cottage School ∙ 700 Grimes Bridge Road ∙ Roswell, GA 30075

Your Name (Parent/Guardian): ____________________________________________

Student(s) Name: ________________________________ Grade(s): ____________

Student(s) Sports (Actual or Interest): ______________________________________

Home Address (Include city/zip): __________________________________________

Email: ____________________________________ Phone: _____________________

How can I Help? (Circle all that apply):

Concessions

Sports Banquet

Cougar Store

Fundraising

Homecoming and/or Senior Night

Scorebooks & Clock

Thank you for the support!

Co-Presidents: Brenda Hall and Becky Thelen

Did you know that the Parent Association (PAC) dues are included with your tuition? Many of you may be wondering exactly what PAC is all about and how you can be involved. PAC provides much of the volunteer manpower for programs and initiatives at The Cottage School. PAC volunteers can be seen performing several activities including: administrative support at both the middle school and high school, help in our media center, staff appreciation activities, campus appreciation days, TCS birthday celebration, social events, parent support and education opportunities, community service projects and more! The list goes on and on….we’d like to hear about your talents and interests…we’ll find a satisfying volunteer position for YOU! The most important thing is for your student to see you involved in their school. Your involvement shows them just how important their education is to you. There is a volunteer position for everyone; whether you work full-time, part-time, live around the corner from TCS or have a one hour + commute each day. There is a way for you to get involved in your PAC. Please let us know if you are interested in participating. Please direct any questions to Brenda at brendahall1@msn.com or Becky at beckythelen@gmail.com. Be sure to fill out the volunteer form included in the summer packet. Our first event is the PAC Family Social on Thursday, August 14th from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm in the Reinhardt Community Center on campus. This is a great opportunity to see old friends and make some new ones in the TCS Community. Mark your calendar now!

2014-2015 PAC Planning Board

Thursday August 14

5:30– 7:00pm

RSVP to Stephanie by August 12

with the number of family members:

stephaniej@cottageschool.org or 678-250-5125

Come celebrate the coming year at TCS!

Make new friends and see old ones

Find a carpool buddy

Learn about volunteer opportunities

30th anniversary events

Upcoming PAC events & school events

The fun begins at 5:30pm with check-in located in the

HS Media Center. The Social will be in the RCC

(downstairs from the Media Center).

Snacks for Monday Staff Meetings

Staff Birthdays (celebrated monthly at a Monday joint staff mtg)

Mentor Program

Athletic Department (Booster club, concessions, games)

Cougar Classic Car Show and Bazaar, October 25, 2014

Glitter, March 14, 2015

Campus Appreciation (like to dig in the dirt?)

Community Programs (i.e. Relay for Life)

Box Tops for Education/Coke Rewards

Parent Socials

Media Center Support

Administrative Support

Will do anything, just ask!

Do you need my expertise? I can .

Enjoy the Ride—Volunteer—Promote Cougar Pride

Name:

Student Name and Grade:

Best Contact Number:

Email Address:

Our preferred method of communication is email.

Dear Parents:

The Cottage School strives to create and ensure a safe environment where your student can

flourish both academically and socially. Part of ensuring your student’s safety to accomplish

these goals is to do our best to make certain The Cottage School is a drug and alcohol free

campus.

The Cottage School has a history and culture of trusting our students and parents to inform us

of any known illegal substances present on campus. We believe this has served us and our

community well in the past and will continue to serve us well as we move forward. In

addition, The Cottage School plans to renew our contract with Interquest Detection Canines in

order to actively prevent the use or presence of illegal substances on our campus. Interquest

uses mild mannered, scent trained dogs, such as Golden and Labrador Retrievers, Springer

Spaniels and Weimaraners to detect the presence of prohibited substances. The canines will

search the outside area around cars, lockers and bags. If the canine detects drugs or alcohol,

the applicable student will be asked to open the designated area for a confidential search of

that area. If anything is found that creates a concern for the school, the substance will be

turned over to an administrator and the parent will be contacted for a conference. Canine

Detection dogs are unable to discriminate between legal and illegal drugs. Students who have

over-the-counter medication in appropriate doses or prescribed medication in the prescription

bottle will not be penalized. The Roswell Police Department will be notified when students

are in possession of illegal or unidentified substances.

The Cottage School is very excited and pleased to continue this additional step in keeping our

community and student body drug and alcohol free. If you have any questions or would like

further information, you can view Interquest’s web page at www.interquestk9.com or contact

your respective principal.

Sincerely,

The Cottage School

Check out The Cottage School ePayment Portal

You may make all payments to the Business Office directly through the web – just select

“Pay Tuition & Fees” under the “Academics” tab on the Home page

(http://www.cottageschool.org) and you will go

directly to our secure ePayment Portal. You may

pay any tuition, deposits, sports programs, ASP,

or other fees directly through this new site.

Payments can be made on your MasterCard, Visa,

Discover Card or American Express Card, or you

can have the payment drafted directly from your

checking or savings account. Please note that a

non-refundable convenience fee equal to 3% of

the total charge will be billed or deducted

when you use your credit card. There is no additional fee when paying by Electronic

Check. For security purposes, your credit card or checking/savings information will not be

saved.

Please be sure when using the system to add notes in the “Notes to Office” box so that we

make sure we apply your payment as you intend. Just let us know if you experience any

difficulties, but we think you will find that the system works very well, and we believe this

will be a huge convenience for you going forward.

AUGUST 13, 2014

7 p.m.

Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center