Executive Order extends school closure
Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 31, 2020
In Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s press release today, an Executive Order was issued implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas, effectively extending school closures through May 4. Per Abbott’s instructions, schools in Coppell ISD will remain closed...
CISD extends closure through April 19
Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 27, 2020
Today, Coppell ISD announced an extension in the school closure through April 19. Currently, the district plans to reopen April 20 for staff and April 21 for students. Online learning will remain through April 20. With Texas having more than 1,700 COVID-19 cases and more than 20 deaths and the Unit...
CISD implements new pass or fail grading policy for fourth nine weeks
Akansha Singh, Staff Writer
March 27, 2020
Amidst a district-wide shift to online curriculum, Coppell ISD has changed grading practices such that final and three-week report cards will reflect either a passing or failing grade for the fourth nine weeks of school. This change applies to elementary and secondary campuses. Any assignment ave...
A day in the life of two quarantined high school students
Christie Hernandez and Nishant Medicharla
March 27, 2020
Due to the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) disease, many schools throughout the nation have closed to limit the spread of the virus. In this video, The Sidekick business manager Nishant Medicharla and staff videographer Christie Hernandez show their daily routine, and how they have been passing ...
Board of Trustees discusses COVID-19 school closure update
Sarah Habib, Writer
March 26, 2020
On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meet virtually to discuss updates and courses of action taken during CISD’s school closure due to COVID-19. CISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt reported recent cancellations and the decision on school holidays such as April 10 and April 13: Wea...
International IB exams canceled for 2020 Diploma, Course Certificate candidates
Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
March 23, 2020
Today, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) announced the cancellation of all IB exams internationally that were scheduled from April 30 through May 24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision affects over 200,000 juniors and seniors worldwide who were signed up to take Standard Leve...
College Board to implement home testing for AP exams
Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 20, 2020
In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, College Board released an announcement today regarding the revised AP exam policies. In lieu of traditional face-to-face exam administrations, College Board is offering a 45-minute online exam at home. These new exams can be taken on any device stud...
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down local entertainment culture, brings struggles for eatery owners
Shravya Mahesh, Entertainment Editor
March 20, 2020
With coronavirus (COVID-19) cases growing nationally and locally, Dallas County and the City of Coppell have mandated numerous closures, cancelations and modifications to entertainment-related activities and locales. On Wednesday, Dallas County issued an amended order stating that no recreational gat...
Athletes utilizing resources to stay fit without school practice
Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor
March 20, 2020
Following UIL direction, all school practices and use of school facilities (including open gym and open weight room) outside of school hours have been suspended due to concerns about spreading the coronavirus. As Coppell ISD has canceled school through April 3, this leaves athletes without a class pe...
Coppell sports suspended amid COVID-19 concerns
Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor
March 19, 2020
Coppell athletics is seeing a stop in all sports following an official announcement from the University Interscholastic League (UIL) prohibiting competition until May 4 due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. This is an extension from the previous March 29 suspension given last week. A...
Prom latest event to cancel due to COVID-19 pandemic
Nishant Medicharla, Business Manager
March 19, 2020
Coppell High School canceled prom, originally scheduled for April 4 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, for the class of 2020 in an email sent by CHS Principal Laura Springer on Wednesday. The cancelation is a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak which also suspended STAAR testing and postponed S...
Making the best of break
Neha Desaraju, Student Life Editor
March 18, 2020
With Coppell High School unexpectedly closing this week due to concerns over COVID-19 and social distancing encouraged, many students found themselves with much extra time on their hands. While school is resuming online next week, this week has been an opportunity for students to catch up on sleep, w...
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