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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

At Coppell High School, there are consequences for submitting homework late, with increasingly severe punishments as each late day passes. The Sidekick staff designer Ahana Roy evaluates the positives and negatives of these late-grade policies.

New late grade policy implements time management skills amongst students

Ahana Roy, Staff Designer February 2, 2024

After a very busy day, a student settles down to do their math homework. It is due in an hour but they know that if they submit it even a minute late, they’ll get 15 points deducted from their grade.  In...

Booster club buttresses IB program through multiple avenues

Booster club buttresses IB program through multiple avenues

Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager December 10, 2021

Many co-curricular activities, from sports to fine arts, have booster clubs at Coppell High School. But did you know that the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, an academic organization, has...

Straight from the seniors: CHS seniors offer academic, college-related advice

Straight from the seniors: CHS seniors offer academic, college-related advice

Rutuja Joshi, Staff Writer March 3, 2017

While walking these halls for four years, one thought has loomed over the minds of many: college.   A lot of what we do as students is to contribute to where we will be for the next four years....

Salutatorian graduates with basketball, IB title

Salutatorian graduates with basketball, IB title

May 4, 2015

By Pranathi Chitta Staff Writer @prannydacheetah When it comes to academics, many students tend to only focus on studying and not on any other activities. However, Coppell High School senior Allen...

From rank six to one: valedictorian proves his self motivation to be a success

From rank six to one: valedictorian proves his self motivation to be a success

May 4, 2015

By Pranathi Chitta Staff Writer @prannydacheetah Second semester of sophomore year tends be the big stress source for many Coppell High School students. With ranks coming out, students are pressured...

Shah makes perfect SAT score

September 6, 2013

By Shruthika Pochampally Staff Writer For someone who recently accomplished the astonishing feat of making a perfect score on the SAT, Coppell High School senior Kavi Shah is remarkably modest....

What gets in my Hair: Students lying on college applications

What gets in my Hair: Students lying on college applications

October 17, 2012

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor As you fill out the application for your dream college, it is so incredibly easy to lie, to twist the truth to gain an edge over the competition. The pressure to be...

The Story behind Top Ten Percent

The Story behind Top Ten Percent

September 21, 2012

By: Tina Huang Staff Writer Five hours of sleep, hours of schoolwork, a filled up schedule, these can commonly describe a top 10 percent student at Coppell High School. At CHS, the 2011 valedictorian’s...

Application process for NHS begins

February 10, 2012

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer With the current sophomore class rank and grade point average revealed, students are anxious to begin applying to the National Honor Society at Coppell High School....

Students begin process of deciding which classes to take

January 6, 2012

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer With the course registration beginning, students have started the process of deciding which classes to take along with deciding whether or not to be in Duel Credit,...

More CHS students head north for college

January 14, 2011

Rebecca Neumann Entertainment Editor Location, location, location. It’s not just a real estate slogan. It’s also one of the most important considerations for seniors when choosing a college to...

Chang’s 4-year journey as valedictorian of the class of 2010

May 26, 2010

Story By Henna Khan Pre-Calculus teacher Paula Russell still remembers the day Peter Chang walked into her class four years ago. “When I met Peter Chang for the first...

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