Good Afternoon:
Enclosed is the document that we shared with students today regarding our schedule at CHS for (April 6- May 1). Enjoy the weekend with your family!


Douglas Murray, Principal

We have been busy (once again) in Google Meets  with students, staff, and leadership teams this week. We have shared many updates and will continue to do so. Our Podcasts are gaining traction on YouTube and Spotify--watch them to get the day to day responses with students and staff.

CHS Daily Podcast : Check out our podcast                                        Spotify Podcast 

We certainly hope that you made the best of the time during Spring Break. I know that we certainly tried to make the best of our time working on house projects, going for walks, and just embracing the simple things --together. Nothing beats being together (especially at school), and we are doing our best to streamline the complex system of high school in the most achievable way possible. As we transition back to online learning this week, we wanted to start the week off with a district-wide Spirit Week!

CHS Quick Reference Communications: COVID-19 (Parents/Students)

This document hasn’t changed, it gets updated all of the time for your convenience.

District-Wide Spirit Week

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Instructional “Schedule”  Same Link as Before   Teacher Resources Same Link as Before
 
The high school rolled out a routine for students and staff that they were familiar with when we unraveled six months of planning and redesigned school in 48 hours.  The students will follow a schedule assigned for the day. Teachers, inside of their Google Classroom will communicate (in advance) whether the class is LIVE or a module to work on for the day. Most of our teachers choose to use Google Meet during our first week online and it went really well. Not every day will have assignments posted that are due for that day. Some classes are working on projects, essays, and unique learning assessments that will without a doubt change our creativity at CHS.

Please note that we adjusted the start time to 8:00 AM based on requests from the survey.
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Video

During this difficult, confusing, and frightening time, Mike Smith, the host of The Harbor™ by Jostens, takes to the crate to acknowledge the challenges we are all facing during the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. Mike issues a call to action for all of us, in this unprecedented time, to find ways to build community, take care of one another, and stay rooted in love.  It is what we stand for at Chardon High School. #CoreValuesInAction

Always check the latest updates:
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Parent COVID-19 Newsletter: here
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Week in Reflection

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/douglas-murray
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/chsdmurray/videos
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Remind101: Text @TopperUp to 81010 to join the CHS Remind101 messaging system
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Twitter: Follow @chs_dmurray / @Chardonhs / @Toppernation for CHS updates
@ChardonSupt and @ChardonSchools for District updates
@GovMikeDeWine for state updates

Check the district website for updates

Just another day in paradise...today, we were in virtual meetings all day and we were able to really connect with kids in a Kahoot. Enclosed is today's video podcast.

​Spotify

Mr. Bandiera, Mr. Higham and I were in virtual meetings all day with each other, staff, and students. It was a great way to stay connected.  Enclosed is a really important resource to help you and your family while we all navigate this new routine.

Chardon High School Tips for Navigating Time at Home 

With so many rapidly changing events related to this virus, it’s important to pay attention to taking care of yourself.  Not just washing your hands (although that is really important!) but also playing attention to your overall health and wellness. 
  

• Here is a little tik tok reminder that  we are all in this together! https://vm.tiktok.com/pn8dts/

Tips for Managing  Time at Home:

• Share your concerns with the adults in your world.  Adults, be sure to validate their feelings and make sure you are taking care of yourself. 
• Connect with staff and administration - we would love to hear from you.

We will be checking in with you via social media, podcasts, phone calls, email!

• Look up factual information from reliable resources. See the list at the bottom.
• Be mindful of how much time you are listening to information about Covid-19.
• Maintain a routine with identified times for school, sleep, free time, work, and eating.  
• Get outside if the weather permits - this weekend is going to be sunny.
• Social distancing does not mean social isolation. This is a time where teens can be encouraged to use their social media or phones to connect with others. 
• Unfortunately, it does not mean visiting with friends in person or doing sleepovers.  This PSA may help to explain why social distancing is so important right now. 

https://twitter.com/maxbrooksauthor/status/1239624352305303552?s=21


Activities:
 
Now might be a perfect opportunity to try out a new activity in the privacy of your house!

• Free online workout sessions with Planet Fitness.  A new class is live on Facebook every day at 7 p.m. but available anytime on their FB page. https://www.facebook.com/planetfitness/videos/1058274961238168/
• Free online Yoga with Chagrin Yoga. The schedule is on the website. 

https://chagrinyoga.com

• For the music lover in your family the Rock Hall is offering a free online digital platform https://edu.rockhall.com 
• Some artists are streaming live performances from their homes.

A list of Virtual Concerts   NPR link

• Virtual Scavenger Hunt - put together a list of items, and everyone goes to find them in their house.  
• Download Netflix Party and start a watch party with your friends. https://www.netflixparty.com/
• Get outside - the parks are open. 
• Do rock painting with acrylic paints or permanent markers and leave them in your community to brighten someone's day.

                                      
Reliable Resources: 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html
World Health Organization
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/
A Comic Exploring Coronavirus
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-talk-to-teens-about-the-new-coronavirus-2020031419192
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/


Hotlines/Emergency Services
All local agencies continue to provide mental health services through telehealth.
Ravenwood Health Center - Emergency services for walk-in is available Wed and Thursday of       this week 10-6 and Friday 10-5.   
Copeline 1-888-285-5665 
Crisis Text Line 1-877-275-6364  or text 4hope to 741741


The information below can also be found in Google Classroom CHS Students Access to Administration/Guidance. 

Social Emotional Learning Resources : Resources to support students while they are feeling the blues at home.

​Parents:
 
It was a very active day at CHS. The building administration worked all day to answer questions and make certain that students and staff were connected. Now, the building is officially closed.  We are going to begin working from home. Please use email as a direct conduit to us--we will be checking the phone lines. Please refer to the quick reference guide to answer your questions.
 
Be safe, and many blessings to your family.
 
Douglas Murray, Principal
 

Watch on YouTube : We went LIVE today, and will continue to stream up to date news
Listen on anchor : I created a podcast for these communications. It is housed here and Spotify
Listen on Spotify
Refer to this page for updates: This is the document that you already have.

 Dear Parents and Students:

We will periodically issue this document to provide members of our Chardon High School community with accurate, helpful, and timely information as we work together to respond to the many practical questions prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

The information below is current as of today. We absolutely expect changes to this information because of the rapidly evolving nature of this complex situation. We will communicate these changes to you as we become aware of them.

If you have questions that are not addressed below, please contact building administration so that we can provide the information in subsequent messages. 
Let's all continue to be mindful of the directives from the federal, state, and local leadership and be positive that this situation resolves quickly. 

As we experience unchartered waters in education, it is more important than ever to rely on our core values to steer us through this world pandemic.  We have been diligently working today at Chardon High School to plan meaningful and intentional online instruction for your child. To help make this process as simple as possible, we have created several resources and guides, so our students and staff can effectively and efficiently communicate remotely.  Continuing to support student learning while outside of the classroom can be a challenge, especially for those moving to remote learning for the first time. With that said, here are a few tips that will allow students and staff to thrive in this new virtual setting.
 
Stay Healthy and Charged … take breaks between learning to stretch, hydrate, or just unplug.
Stay Focused … find a quiet learning place with minimal distractions.
Stay Connected … keep in touch with family, friends, and teachers. 
 
We recognize navigating this new learning model presents unique challenges that are new to everyone impacted.  However, our Hilltopper determination will elevate us through these difficult times. 
 
Chardon High School will commence the online platform on Tuesday, March 17th beginning at 7:30 am. This will be our system test day. Students will use the [COVID-19 School Calendar]  just like they have a scheduled class period. Teachers will deliver and provide instructional material on Wednesday, March 18. Teachers will notify students how the scheduled period will be used each day. Some may have live sessions, some may post lessons/ content; however, your teacher will be available for your needs during the specified periods. 
 
To access each CHS teacher’s framework of online delivery models, please go to the google sheet-  CHS ... 2019-2020 ... FACULTY COURSES / RESOURCES.  
 
Please be mindful that millions of users across the world will be online. Students may experience service delays, lagging videos, and disconnections. We are well aware of this concern. Please be patient and know that these delays might be outside of Chardon Schools jurisdiction.
 
We love your children and will do everything in our capacity to their social emotional learning needs throughout this time away from school.
 
This document will be our main resource guide throughout the duration of the Governor Dewine’s mandate. Please check it frequently, and know that all building level communications will come from the CHS Administration.
 
Douglas Murray, Principal
 
The following document includes several communications pertaining to the district’s response to the COVID-19, Coronavirus.

March 2:  Communication to Staff
March 11: Communication to Parents
March 11: Communication to Staff
March 11: Postponing Mamma Mia!
          Refund Policy (March 12)
March 11: A message from Lakeland
March 11: COVID-19 Update Mike Dewine
March 11: Science Olympiad Message
March 11: Lakeland Jazz Festival Message
March 12: An assessment tool for COVID19 and handwashing videos
March 12: A message from the State Superintendent 
March 13: A Message from Dr. Hanlon
March 13: Mr. Murray’s Week in Reflection: 3/13
March 13: A Message from CHS Administration
March 13: A message from Dr. Hanlon
March 13: Message from OHSAA
March 14: ODE FAQ’s of the Governor’s Message
March 15: Murray’s Message regarding building access on 3/16
March 15: AP Update

How can my child access their learning materials?

Teacher Resources for Students : Check your teachers’ tab to access resources throughout blended learning.

Chardon High School Calendar During the Governor’s Mandate : Calendar and Posted Online Office Hours


Additional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions:  This is constantly evolving, please be patient with us.

YouTube Video 3/16: Dr. Hanlon, Dr. Klein, and Mrs. Armbruster

CHS Podcast : Check out our podcast   Spotify Podcast

CDC Steps to Prevent Illness

Social Emotional Learning Resources : Resources to support students while they are feeling the blues at home.

The Learning Center Newsletter : Reading while social distancing

The Learning Center Newsletter: INFOhio Resources for Teaching and Learning Online



Chardon High School Staff Directory:     

440.285.4057


Addair, Amanda
x.1428
Library Secretary
amanda.addair@chardonschools.org
Armelli, Tim    (@timarmelli)
x.1701
Health/Physical Education
tim.armelli@chardonschools.org
Avery, Kim
x.1417
Clerical Assistant - Athletics
kim.avery@chardonschools.org
Bandiera, Ryan    (@mr_bandiera) 
x.1413
Assistant Principal
ryan.bandiera@chardonschools.org
Bartley, Eric
x.1702
Science
eric.bartley@chardonschools.org
Benedejcic, Joan
x.4738
Psychologist
joan.benedejcic@chardonschools.org
Beran, Karen
x.4703
Educational Aide
karen.beran@chardonschools.org
Biernacki, Heather
x.5701
Language Arts
heather.biernacki@chardonschools.org
Blackburn, Joan     (@joanblackburn)
joan.blackburn@chardonschools.org
Blaschke, Christina
x.1750
Art
christina.blaschke@chardonschools.org

Bonvissuto, Vince
x.2703
Math
vince.bonvissuto@chardonschools.org
Britt, James        (@jimbritt77)
x.1703
Math
jim.britt@chardonschools.org

Britt, Tracey
x.1704
Intervention Specialist
tracey.britt@chardonschools.org
Brown, Scott
x.1705
Math
scott.brown@chardonschools.org
Bunker, Amanda       (@bunkeramanda)
x.1761
Intervention Specialist
amanda.bunker@chardonschools.org
Butala, Kim
x.1707
Family and Consumer Science
kim.butala@chardonschools.org
Carlson, Derek
x.1699
School Resource Officer
chs.sro@chardonschools.org



Carney, Ruth
x.1708
Educational Aide
ruth.carney@chardonschools.org
Carpenter, Jill       (@jicarp)
x.1709
Science
jill.carpenter@chardonschools.org

Chenoweth, Daniel
x.1739
Math
daniel.chenoweth@chardonschools.org
Clark, Ellen
x.1712
Intervention Specialist
ellen.clark@chardonschools.org
Clark, Jeanne
x.1713
Science
jeanne.clark@chardonschools.org
Clements, Stephanie
x.4733
Art
stephanie.clements@chardonschools.org
Cole, Ronald
x.1714
Social Studies
ron.cole@chardonschools.org
Cook, Maggie
x.2756
Speech Pathologist
maggie.cook@chardonschools.org
Culliton, Josephine
x.1425
Food Service Director
josephine.culliton@chardonschools.org
Dalton, Shannon
x.1715
World Language - French
shannon.dalton@chardonschools.org
DeShetler, Joanne
x.2711
Language Arts
joanne.deshetler@chardonschools.org

Deszczykiewicz, Tanya
x.3706
Intervention Specialist
tanya.deszczykiewicz@chardonschools.org
DiCato, Kelly
x.1706
Math
kelly.dicato@chardonschools.org
Dinko, Daniel
x.1716
Chardon Academy
daniel.dinko@chardonschools.org


Down, Melissa
x.2714
Language Arts
melissa.downs@chardonschools.org
Eby, Victoria       (@ChardonHigh)
x.1427
Media Specialist
victoria.eby@chardonschools.org
Fisher, Alison      (@fishermathchs)
x.1718
Math
alison.fisher@chardonschools.org
Fisher, Karen
x.2718
World Language  - Spanish
karen.fisher@chardonschools.org
Fronk, Greg
x.1719
Social Studies
greg.fronk@chardonschools.org
Goss, Dwight
x.2723
Social Studies
dwight.goss@chardonschools.org
Grantham, Ann
x.1720
Social Studies
ann.grantham@chardonschools.org
Grubach, Erin
x.2724
Intervention Specialist
erin.grubach@chardonschools.org
Hauber, Erik       (@HauberErik)
x.1721
Art
erik.hauber@chardonschools.org
Heintz, Dan
x.2727
Social Studies
dan.heintz@chardonschools.org
Herner, Allen       @HernerRm205)
x.1823
Business
allen.herner@chardonschools.org
Hetrick, Nicolle      (@chardonguidance)
x.1421
Guidance (H-O)
nicolle.hetrick@chardonschools.org

Hewitt, Mitch       (@SMitchHewitt)
x.1824
Social Studies
mitch.hewitt@chardonschools.org
Higham, Douglas     (@CHS_AP_HIGHAM)
 x.1412
Assistant Principal
Douglas.Higham@chardonschools.org
Hoffmann, Janice
x.1418
Nurse
janice.hoffmann@chardonschools.org
Hurlbut, Timothy  (@chardonguidance)
x.1420
Guidance (A-G)
timothy.hurlbut@chardonschools.org
Ischay, Joanne
Educational Aide
joanne.ischay@chardonschools.org
Jacobs, Lacey  (@chardonguidance)
x.1419
Guidance (P-Z)
lacey.jacobs@chardonschools.org
Kaiser, Tara
x.2731
Language Arts
tara.kaiser@chardonschools.org
Kolcum, Julie
x.1725 
Language Arts
julie.kolcum@chardonschools.org
Korenke, Carrie
x.1726
World Language - Spanish
carrie.korenke@chardonschools.org
Kovach, Kyle
x.1424
Guidance 8th Grade
kyle.kovach@chardonschools.org
Koynock, Kim
Educational Aide
kim.koynock@chardonschools.org
Kreft, Margie
x.1727
Educational Aide
margie.kreft@chardonschools.org
LaCasse, Tina
x.1416
Clerical Assistant - Attendance
tina.lacasse@chardonschools.org
Leikala, Josh
x.1728
Social Studies
josh.leikala@chardonschools.org
Lichtinger, Brandon
x.1729
Language Arts/Drama
brandon.lichtinger@chardonschools.org
Lichtler, Melissa
x.1436
CHS Band/Fifth Grade Band
melissa.lichtler@chardonschools.org
Long, Brian  (@chardonbaseball)
x.1730
Health/PE
brian.long@chardonschools.org
McBride, Carolyn
x.1441
Building Clerk
carolyn.mcbride@chardonschools.org

McGovern, Brad
x.2736
Science
brad.mcgovern@chardonschools.org
Mihalek, Holly
x.1732
Language Arts
holly.mihalek@chardonschools.org
Mizen, Robert       (@robmizen)
x.1733
Science
rob.mizen@chardonschools.org
Monaco, Lynn       (@lynnrmonaco)
x.1438
Language Arts
lynn.monaco@chardonschools.org
Mosnik, Michael       (@mrmosnik)
x.1734
Social Studies
michael.mosnik@chardonschools.org
Murawski, Chad        (@CMurawski7)
x.1735
Social Studies
chad.murawski@chardonschools.org
Murray, Douglas        (@chs_dmurray)
x.1411
CHS Principal
douglas.murray@chardonschools.org
Newman, Cynthia
x.1736
Language Arts
cindy.newman@chardonschools.org
Niedzwiecki, Kristen
x.1737
World Language - Spanish
kristen.niedzwiecki@chardonschools.org
Paroubek, Tracy
x.2738
8th Band
tracy.paroubek@chardonschools.org
Piras, Claudette
x.1426
Cafeteria Manager
claudette.piras@chardonschools.org

Pokorny, Melissa
x.1738
Intervention Specialist
melissa.pokorny@chardonschools.org
Ptasznik, Casey       (@caseyptasznik)
x.1740
Social Studies
casey.ptasznik@chardonschools.org
Puleo, Sue
x.1423
Guidance Secretary
sue.puleo@chardonschools.org
Ricci, Joseph
x.1741
Math
joe.ricci@chardonschools.org
Ricci, Karin
x.1742
Math
karin.ricci@chardonschools.org
Robertson, Daniel
x.1744
Science
daniel.robertson@chardonschools.org
Robertson, Jennifer
x.1745
Intervention Specialist
jennifer.robertson@chardonschools.org
Salatino, Nick
x.2747
Math
nick.salatino@chardonschools.org

Schneider, Rebecca
x.1711
Science
becky.schneider@chardonschools.org
Segulin, Tamara
x.1747
Math
tammy.segulin@chardonschools.org
Shafer, Mark       (@mashafer82)
x.1748
Math
mark.shafer@chardonschools.org
Snyder, Doug       (@toppernation)
x.1414
Athletic Director
doug.snyder@chardonschools.org
Spreitzer, Heather   (@hspreitzer)
x.1749
Science
heather.spreitzer@chardonschools.org
Sprinzl, Jennifer
x.1262
Principal’s Secretary
jen.sprinzl@chardonschools.org
Streiff, Fritz
x.1430
Choir
fritz.streiff@chardonschools.org
Tagliaferri, Jodie
x.1752
Science
jodie.tagliaferri@chardonschools.org
Taucher, Laura
x.1753
World Language - Spanish
laura.taucher@chardonschools.org
Tekavec, Lisa       (@tekavec13)
x.1754
Science
lisa.tekavec@chardonschools.org
Tekavec, Stacy
x.1755
World Language - Spanish
stacy.tekavec@chardonschools.org
Tersigni, Joy
x.1756
Language Arts
joy.tersigni@chardonschools.org
Thompson, Diana
x.1415
Main Office Secretary
diana.thompson@chardonschools.org
Tyminski, Christy
x.2751
Guided Study
christy.tyminski@chardsonschools.org
Weaver, Dawn     (@dawnpweaver)
x.1758
Language Arts
dawn.weaver@chardonschools.org
Wozniak, Meghan
x.1513
Psychologist
meghan.wozniak@chardonschools.org
Yeager, Amanda
x.2759
Science
amanda.yeager@chardonschools.org
Zdesar, Sharon       (@szdesar)
x.1759
Chardon Academy
sharon.zdesar@chardonschools.org


Helpful Tips
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Remind101:    Text @TopperUp to 81010 to join the CHS Remind101 messaging system
Twitter:    Follow @chs_dmurray /  @Chardonhs / @Toppernation for CHS updates
@ChardonSupt and @ChardonSchools for District updates
@GovMikeDeWine for state updates

Check the district website for updates

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The Week in Reflection could be summed up as this...meetings and communications to best prepare our staff, students, and families with the global, national, and local responses to COVID-19. It is important to take precautions to any virus by taking care of yourself, modeling proper hand washing techniques, and limiting exposure.  Many of the decisions that schools are making are being directed at the highest level of federal, state, and local agencies. Chardon has been working to best prepare our community stakeholders with communications, preparation, and remaining calm in our correspondences. Enclosed are several important communications that we have shared with parents and staff. 

I have compiled a list of communications to assist you in streamlining all of the district messages.

I understand that parents and students want clarity on the volume of events, trips, and plans that have been postponed. Please be patient. The time it took to build these events was created intentionally.--now, we have to dissemble them without missing any mark. This takes time. We appreciate your patience.

I will be meeting with staff on Monday to collaborate and present to parents the plan for facilitating learning per the message that Dr. Hanlon articulated.  I will be speaking to staff and students on Friday and will share with you the plan no later than Monday.  In the meantime, I can share with you that staff members will have ONLINE office hours to answer class specific plans. This thoughtful plan has been created and will be shared with you once thoroughly vetted.

​If anyone in our Geauga County community is in need of food during this crisis, please don’t hesitate to CALL Geauga County Job and Family Services at 440-285-9141.

Likewise, if you have questions regarding Food Service...Chardon Schools has collaborated with Painesville City Schools, as we do for summer, to provide breakfast and lunch services. Information is shared directly with qualifying families.

3/13/2020
Message on the Announcements

Good Morning Students and Staff,


Due to the Corona Virus COVID-19, Gov. Dewine has declared that students will not be in school over a period of the next 3 weeks. This change has had an impact on all of our students, staff, and families.  Some have been met with different emotions including anxiety, fear, excitement, and sadness. Since this message has been delivered to us yesterday at 2:45 PM, we have been working with district administrators, teachers, and school counselors to develop our plan for this time.   

It is important to note that the Chardon School’s spring break will still be March 23rd through March 27th.  During this time, students will not be required to complete any school assignments. This is the only time in which students are not required to complete work during this extended period away from school. 

Our team has worked to develop our plan which will begin for students on Tuesday, March 17th.  On Monday, all teachers will be present at school to plan and develop how instruction will be provided while students are out of the building.  Students will receive a schedule today which will explain when your teacher will be available in a consistent manner each period. In addition, all work during this time will be graded and these grades will affect items such as eligibility, graduation, and final transcripts. 

Please note the following specific information which is important for all students to know:

• Students who are at any vocational placement such as Auburn Career Center or CEVEC.  These schools will be in contact with students who attend these programs and a plan will be provided for how students will meet their school requirements. 
• If you have plans to travel over spring break, it is important that this information is communicated with Chardon Schools.  Please see the information previously released regarding areas where travel advisories are high at this time. 
• Tuesday will be considered a digital learning test pilot day.  This will be the day in which teachers will be making contact with their students to ensure students are able to access their digital learning materials.  It is important that all students participate in this learning day on Tuesday. 
• As of 3/13/2020, AIR Tutoring and all detentions, including Sat. Schools, are postponed until further notice. 
• Keep referencing the Week In Reflection to stay updated with the most relevant information.  There will be a lot of false information spread at this time. Please consider the source of where you are receiving your information. 

Effective today, all activities beginning at 2:30 PM will be postponed. No groups may organize outside of school to facilitate practice. This is a directive from our Board of Education. We need to plan accordingly, the volume of emotions that you are having at CHS is shared by thousands of others across the world. It is imperative that you follow the directives from the school, your parents, and take proper precautions with your own health. Please be vigilant in taking your school books, Chromebooks, chargers, and learning essentials with you as you leave today. This includes athletic lockers.

Our district administration are working to create ways to assist all students who might struggle with internet access. All district communications will be communicated via ConnectED and posted on the website. 
If anyone in our Geauga County community is in need of food during this crisis, please don’t hesitate to CALL Geauga County Job and Family Services at 440-285-9141.

Likewise, if you have questions regarding Food Service, Chardon Schools are collaborating with Painesville City Schools, as we do for summer, to provide breakfast and lunch services. Information is shared directly with qualifying families.

We are very mindful that this is a ton of information. Our administration, teachers, and counselors will continue to support you and answer any questions that you might have as we transition into this delivery model. 

This is a time where we truly live our values. Take care of yourself, take care of your family, and be mindful of the needs of our community. Further communications will follow as we receive them.

Thank you

​Mr. Murray, Mr. Bandiera, Mr. Higham

Helpful Tips
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Text @TopperUp to 81010 to join the CHS Remind101 messaging system
Follow @chs_dmurray or @Chardonhs on Twitter for CHS updates
Follow @ChardonSupt and @ChardonSchools for District updates
Check the district website for updates
Check your email for ConnectED Updates

Coronavirus School Closure Information from the Ohio Department of Education

Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, Gov. Mike DeWine announced on March 12th that all Ohio schools will close beginning at the end of the school day on Monday, March 16, through Friday, April 3. This order includes all public, community and private K-12 schools in the state. Read the Governor’s complete media release here.

What’s next for Ohio’s school districts?

While schools will be closed, it is a local decision as to how, when and the degree to which learning will continue. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria addresses several questions, shares information about flexibility in federal and state requirements and discusses next steps in this new video.

Finding solutions and providing answers to districts

Now that we know schools will be closed, the Ohio Department of Education can begin to provide clarity on answers related to the minimum hours requirement, accountability issues, testing, special education requirements, ensuring students can get meals and many others.

The U.S. Department of Education issued this release today regarding K-12 flexibilities, student privacy and educating students with disabilities during school closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved our waiver request so that schools may continue to provide meals at non-congregate sites.

Moving forward together

As State Superintendent DeMaria indicated in his media statement, “We are especially grateful to schools that have proactively developed plans to keep learning going even if school buildings aren’t open. There is a lot of momentum in Ohio’s schools right now and we would hate to see that momentum stalled, although we understand that today’s announcement does mean there will be disruptions.”

Thank you and stay tuned
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Thank you to Ohio’s school community for all you are doing and will continue to do on behalf of children. A commitment to students will drive our focus, but flexible, creative solutions will get us through this public health crisis. We pledge to work with you and will continue to share information as it becomes available.

At State Competition March 6th and 7th, the CHS Academic Decathlon team garnered 19 individual medals! In addition, they made the podium in Super Quiz which is a fast paced, live game show style competition between all teams participating at States. This is the first time in recent memory that Chardon has placed in this portion of the competition finishing just behind two schools who will go on to the National Competition.

​Team members pictured left to right are:
Freshman, Nathan Eads - Senior, Megan MacCartney - Sophomore, Paige Yamamoto - Senior, Reese Schneider - Senior, Hannah Holbert - Senior, Meredith McKeon - Freshman, Jake Schneider - and Senior, Josh Campbell. Not pictured Junior, Brendan Sarbach 

​Kaylie Malloy and Hannah Holbert  competed with NDCL students in the 29th annual four-way test speech contest. Hannah was awarded third place, and Kaylie was awarded first place which allows her to compete at the district contest on April 11 at Roosevelt in Kent, Ohio.

Enclosed are photos from Saturday’s Boys Lacrosse scrimmage.  Several parents sent me messages in an effort to get the word out about the start of the Spring season . At some point this spring, we will see the boys and girls in action.

Photo credit goes to Laurie Heintz

Mason Danison
Grade 12
"Serve"

Photo credit: Mr. Bandiera and Mrs. Kaiser

The 8th grade students went on a field trip to Auburn Career Center on March 10th. This field trip help align the standards of the Ohio Means Job Career Readiness Seal for our eight graders. The students were matched with career opportunities from surveys that the students took this quarter. The students were exposed to numerous opportunities on this trip. Special thanks to Mr. Kovach who organized this opportunity and for all of his work with the graduation seals.

School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools.  Payable at your student's individual school.
Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. 
 
When you are looking at the fess, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected.
 
Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride.
​440-285-4057 x. 1441

We have many seniors that have NOT ordered their cap and gown.  If you have not ordered your CAP and GOWN, please see Mrs. McBride ASAP. Furthermore, you can call her about any question pertaining to graduation.

On Monday, Chardon High School administrators and school counselors presented to the 7th grade parents. The presentation covered all that CHS has to offer for upcoming 8th graders. Enclosed is the presentation. ​

This might have been the longest personal and professional week of my life.  However, communication to my students and staff  is something I can control.  I value communication and I value you. Take care of yourself and your family. 

Until I write again, 

Douglas Murray, Principal

“Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” We’re all familiar with those plaintive cries from the kids in the backseat. The end of the school year is a lot like those long car trips...but, wait...we are only starting the fourth quarter! We are stopping at a rest area...or are we?

With the uncertainty of March weather and relentless pockets of precipitation, some students feel that it is time to sit in the back seat and wait until they have idled through the finish line. Regardless of what grade that your son(s)/daughter(s) are in, the fourth quarter is the moment to finish...the moment to refine….and the moment to define who they are.

Two decades of teaching and coaching have cemented in my mind the sheer purpose of preparing for beyond the finish line. Many students and athletes look at the endpoint of a year or season as the goal. The reality is that goals are defined well before the year, and season. I wouldn’t prepare for a state title without establishing the backward design model of maximizing upon the off-season/pre-season/in-season preparedness. Likewise, school provides us with many finish lines to pause and reflect which culminates towards the ultimate finish line at commencement.

Wherever you are plotted on the sixteen ‘quarter-markers’ along the high school experience, every stopping point is an opportunity to refine your purpose along the path. Seize this moment and make your mark this quarter!
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The Motivated Student

Chardon High School is proud to present----Mamma Mia!

Music and Lyrics by BENNY ANDERSSON, BJÖRN ULVAEUS, And some songs with STIG ANDERSON, Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON – Originally Conceived by JUDY CRAYMER.

ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek paradise island. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show.  -MTI Licensing
 
Online Tickets

We will also be selling tickets in person at Park on:
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Monday 3/9 from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday 3/11 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 3/12 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (before the show)
Friday 3/13 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (before the show)
Saturday 3/14 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (before the show)
Sunday 3/15 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (before the show)

​Hundreds of excited students from across Ashtabula, Cuyahoga (East), Geauga, Lake & Trumball counties tested their science skills in 23 events at Science Olympiad at our regional tournament at John Carroll University last Saturday (Feb 29 2020).  This regional competition is one of 8 held statewide for high school and middle school students in a number of competitive – and fun – events that cover a variety of science fields.  Teams from 19 high schools, and 18 middle schools, competed for medals and the opportunity to represent their region at the State tournament on April 25th at Ohio State University.  Chardon Division B (grades 6-9) took 3rd place and Division C (grades 9-12) came in 6th place, qualifying both to advance to State!
 
Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization founded in 1984 dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, thereby creating a technologically literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. Events cover earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and computer science. National Science Olympiad has grown to include over 200,000 students on 7874 teams.
(https://www.soinc.org/snapshots/national-member-map)
 
Chardon worked hard this year participating in 3 invitational competitions Division B and 4 for Division C. This prepared them to continue to excel and qualified Division B for the 24th consecutive year for State competition, and Chardon Division C has qualified in 23 out of the 24 past years.
 
Good luck to all the students who have worked hard all year! 
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Regional Results:
Div B (6th through 9th grade)
Top 6 placements

The following students qualified for the indoor state meet.
Jenna Oriani :  60m dash, 200m dash, and 4x400m relay
Bri Nieset : 800m and 4x400m relay
Andi Mann:  1600m and 4x400m relay
Cassidy Robison:  4x400m relay
Mackenzie Morrison: shot put and weight throw
Katherine Giza:  weight throw

Elizabeth McKnight is the alternate on the 4x400m relay 

The 8th grade students will be taking a field trip to Auburn Career Center on March 10th. This field trip is mandatory for students to achieve the Ohio Means Job Career Readiness Seal. Therefore, if an 8th grade student does not attend the field trip they will be required to complete an independent activity to meet this requirement. The purpose of this trip in to not only acquire information about Auburn Career Center, but to also exemplify Professionalism:  Students are expected to Dressed Business Ready (Business Casual), Act Appropriately, Follow Directions, and Represent Chardon and Themselves Positively.  If a student does not attend the field trip or does not exemplify appropriate professional behaviors they will have to complete an independent activity to active the Professionalism standard for the Ohio Means Jobs Career Readiness Seal. 

If you have any questions, please contact kyle.kovach@chardonschools.org

There will be a mandatory meeting with parents who have signed their student for the  DC  Trip on March 30th @ 6:00 pm. This meeting will take place in the gym. Also, this is a reminder that ANY medication, prescription or over the counter,  going on the trip must have a completed medication form signed by you as well as a physician.  That form and the medication you are sending must be turned in to the nurse no later than April 24, 2020. The medication must be in the original container and only the doses needed for the trip should be sent. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at janice.hoffmann@chardonschools.org or 440.286.0418.

Class of 2025 and NEW Students
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There will be an informational night on Monday, March 9th at 6:30 pm in the LGIR for parents of current 7th grade students along with any NEW students to our district regarding scheduling information for next year.  Please contact  kyle.kovach@chardonschools.org with any questions. ​

I realize that the media coverage of COVID 19 (Coronavirus) has caused a level of concern.  We are taking the spread of the virus seriously and working to stay as informed as possible regarding the latest information and developments on this health concern.

At present, we are at a relatively low risk of exposure and transmission of the virus in this region.  The best steps are common sense recommendations to cover your cough, wash hands frequently and well, stay home when sick, disinfect commonly-touched surfaces (door knobs, light switches, etc.), avoid touching face, eyes/nose/mouth. etc.

Please see the following LINK for updated guidance to schools on preventing the spread of COVID 19.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-for-schools.html

We are emphasizing the cleaning practices noted above with our maintenance/custodial staff. 

Please review the guidance document and continue emphasizing general health practices with students as outlined. 

I am attending a meeting with the Geauga Health District on March 10th.  At that time, the latest information will be shared with Superintendents along with any recommendations for action steps.

This is certainly a serious concern on a national and international level.  As noted above, our risk remains relatively low at this time.  Working together, we can minimize conditions favorable to the transmission of COVID 19, as well as other viruses and bacteria.

Michael P. Hanlon, Jr. Ph.D.
Superintendent

​Please find the attached flyers for Blue Man Group and My Fair Lady. If you are interested, all money is due March 10.  Thank you so much for your continued support of this program.  Many families have taken advantage of the discount tickets this season.

The Cleveland Clinic Center for Health Sciences Education would like to remind you of the 2020 Virtual Career Fair for area high school and college students considering careers in health fields.  This event is designed to showcase these rewarding careers and to give students and prospective students the opportunity to learn more about the career path(s) that interest them.  Featured in this March 5th online event are speakers from:

• Cytotechnology
• Medical Assistant
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Registered Dietitian
• Speech Language Pathology
• Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

 
Interested students are invited to join the FREE event to view any of the sessions listed by clicking the live links in the attached flyer.  Please forward this notice to students, teachers, advisors, and others who may be interested in learning more.  For more information about the Cleveland Clinic Center for Health Sciences Education and training programs available at Cleveland Clinic, please visit:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/health-sciences-education
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School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools.  Payable at your student's individual school.
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Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. 
 
When you are looking at the fees, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected.

Important Reminder: ALL SENIOR FEES ARE DUE IN FULL PRIOR TO GRADUATION. 
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Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride.
​440-285-4057 x. 1441

Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!
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Douglas Murray, Principal

This week epitomized what it means to be a Hilltopper with #OneHeartbeat. Our students and staff were highly engaged deep into the 3rd quarter with learning targeted outcomes. I had the opportunity to observe several classes where students took ownership of their learning. We are so grateful to our teachers who have worked with intentionality in their PLC's and district goals to continue living our mission.

We also saw hundreds of students serving their community as we celebrate our annual Core Values Day at CHS. Students in grades 8, 9, 10, and 12 identified areas in their lives that they wanted to serve. We had so many phenomenal entries to the Google form stating all of the acts of service to families, our community, and our specific values. In the images above, you can see the most populated words that the students articulated regarding how they used their Blended Learning Day. Mr. Bandiera, Mr. Higham, and I were deeply moved by the  students' intentional acts of kindness.
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In the spirit of achievement, our 11th grade students took time out of their day to focus on the ACT. As we monitored the test from the office it was clear to us that the students took the time to work diligently on this important academic opportunity. We are so proud of the juniors. Likewise, we are grateful to our staff who proctored all of the rooms.

Wednesday, our community concluded the second Visioning Session with Then Design Architects to talk about the strengths and barriers in our district, the continuous change in educational learning environments, and work collaboratively to envision what could be in our district. It was truly an amazing day to network with students, and community members. Late into Wednesday evening and early into Thursday morning, the lake effect machine kicked up causing our district to close due to the weather. 

As I wrote in the special edition of Week in Reflection, the day away from school provided us the opportunity to reflect as a community to focus on each other and to be humbled by the continued support from our community. We are so blessed to live in Chardon. I will be honest, it was different not being on school. Yet, it might have been a blessing in disguise to assist all our students and staff with pushing pause to the jammed packed month we just lived. 

Thank you for all of your continued support!

The focus of this event is to alleviate stress and the lull that comes with the 3rd quarter as well as enforce the Chardon High School Community during the difficult times of February. Kaylie Malloy is organizing this event again this year.

​Saturday Feb. 29 1:00pm-4:00pm at Chardon High School
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All high school students are welcome to attend, including high school students outside of Chardon.

Sponsors & Activities Include:
Beech Brook - Art Activity
Cleveland Yoga - Yoga Class
Family Pride of Northeast Ohio - Coloring & Essential Oils
Geauga Family YMCA - Workout Session
Heinen's - Snacks
Interact Club - Stress Balls
Karate Institute of America - Munson - Self-Defense Class
My World Better - Reiki & Crystal Healing
NAMI Geauga County - Hands-On Activity + Advertisement of Programs
Ravenwood Health - Drum Circle
Safe and Secure - Advertisement of Programs
Say Something Week - Banner Signing + Advertisement of Say Something Week
Taproot Yoga Chardon - Yoga Class
Ubuntu Wellness - Mindfulness Exercise + Table Activities
University Hospitals - Rock Painting

Questions? Please contact Joan Blackburn at joan.blackburn@chardonschools.org.

During the school year,  we see a number of students who may be struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia, self-harming behaviors, substance use, and suicidal thoughts. The Chardon community is fortunate to have a number of local mental health agencies available to serve youth and families who may be experiencing any difficulties.   Please, if your child is experiencing any difficulties reach out to Administration, Guidance or one of the agencies listed below:

Catholic Charities -  ccdocle.org/county-served/geauga  440-285-3537
Family Pride -  familyprideonline.org   440-286-1553
N.A.M.I - namigeauga.org  440-286-6264
Ravenwood Health Centers - ravenwoodhealth.org   440-285-3568
Ubuntu Wellness - Ubuntuwellnessohio.com  440-214-9062

Ravenwood Health has an emergency, walk-in clinic open weekdays till 8 p.m, Friday till 5 p.m.
For after hour emergencies or if you need to talk with someone the hotlines below are available 24/7:
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24/7 Copeline - 1-888-285-5665 
Crisis Text Line - Text 4hope to 741741
Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255

The Ski/Snowboard Club is excited to announce a day trip to Holiday Valley Ski Resort in New York. The trip is planned for Saturday, March 7 and is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). Students do NOT have to currently be part of the ski club to participate in this opportunity. If your son/daughter is interested please see the attached flyer for more details, including an overview of the itinerary for the day. Space for this opportunity is limited to just one bus, so please make sure your son/daughter turns in his/her registration to Miss Fisher as soon as possible!

​ If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org

We are now accepting applications for the Geauga County Maple Festival’s Queen and King & Juniors  Contest.  Applications can be found on the Maple Festival’s website at www.maplefestival.com. The contest is now open to freshman through seniors residing or attending school in Geauga county. The deadline to enter is 2/21 for Junior pageants and 2/29 for Queens/King.
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This year has a first prize scholarship for the winning contestant as well as other prizes and perks!

If you need more  information, please contact:
Angie May               
queens@maplefestival.com440-487-3224   

Thank you for your assistance!

Angie May
Maple Festival Queen’s committee

School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools.  Payable at your student's individual school.
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Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. 
 
When you are looking at the fees, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected.

Important Reminder: ALL SENIOR FEES ARE DUE IN FULL PRIOR TO GRADUATION. 
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Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride.
​440-285-4057 x. 1441

​CHARDON GOES TO THE MUSICALS
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Please find the attached flyers for Blue Man Group and My Fair Lady. If you are interested, all money is due March 10.  Thank you so much for your continued support of this program.  Many families have taken advantage of the discount tickets this season.

I am excited to say that it is finally going to be March on Sunday! One day closer to spring! Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!

​Douglas Murray, Principal

Building a strong foundation is the most important step in framing anything in life. Brick by brick the laborious tasks seem daunting, never-ending, and sometimes unappreciated by people passing by. Way too often we walk by homes, programs, and even people and see the outside finishes...however, people in Chardon are built for any weather. We see the seasons in life, people, and structures. We value the foundation and the years of construction that it took to define our community. 

At Chardon High School, each student and staff member are one of many parts to the foundation that stands together. When one member of the family hurts--we all feel for that person. When one person celebrates--we all celebrate. Why is that? Well, it the binding foundation that was forged before us and we are the caretakers.  We are one of the ones that are asked to leave it better than we found it. 

Many of you know that I often write in riddles and deep symbolism. I am writing today not about bricks and mortar (as important as they are), today I am writing about humanity.

The foundation of humanity is built on relationships and trust. Those two foundations built brick by brick enables each of us to grow into the person we are called to be in society. Communication and Collaboration become the mortar that binds our foundation. 

It is the nature of humanity to question, mistrust, and become misguided by one or more of those elements that bind us together. We start to weather new storms and question if the foundation is strong to withstand time to the elements. 

It is our humanity and deep understanding of our foundation that allows each of us to withstand any pressure from within or outside. It is our commitment to know that each brick was placed with intentionality and purpose to help us through these times. 

Why am I saying this today? Well, because this month is hard.  Our community feels it, our staff feels it, and our students can sometimes see it. Countless hours have been spent over years to wipe our lens and see the foundation that makes us strong, but the reality is that we are one family-- when one member hurts, we all feel it. 

We appreciate your continued kindness, support, and commitment to stand strong through this month and know that one further element binds us even stronger: LOVE.

Together with strong relationships, trust, communication, collaboration, and LOVE--we carry ourselves throughout this month and realize that the sun will come out, the fog will dissipate and we will forever define ourselves as the community that perseveres throughout history with the beacon of faith in each other, hope and love.  

18 school districts were invited to participate in the DAR Annual Washington Day Tea & Awards Ceremony  and Good Citizenship contest, 9 chose to, and today 6 were represented. Natalie Fullerman represented CHS. All students were given pins and certificates. In May, one senior will be awarded the scholarship at her school’s awards night. ​Congratulations, Natalie!

Clubs and organization pictures are scheduled for Monday, March 2nd.  Students and moderators will be notified by Mr. Chenoweth when these pictures will take place throughout the day.

Thank you 
Dan Chenoweth 

The 2019-2020 yearbook staff is once again offering parents of seniors the opportunity to express congratulations to their graduate by purchasing an advertisement in the 2020 edition of the yearbook. This has become a very popular tradition in the yearbook. Over the years, the support of parents like you helps us to keep the price of the yearbook constant despite the demand to meet rising production costs.

Enclosed here you will find a form indicating the size options of congratulatory advertisements that are available. Start searching for your son’s or daughter’s most memorable baby pictures to preserve in the yearbook forever. You can put a poem, a message, and/or photos (old or new) in your salute. All you have to do is submit the information you would like included. Then we take care of the rest and design the advertisement for you. 

If you are interested, fill out the next page of this order form and return it to the main office at the high school with your check payable to Chardon Board of Education. Please submit your order no later than Friday, March 29th, 2020 so that we can meet our printing deadlines. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the yearbook adviser, Daniel, at daniel.chenoweth@chardonschools.org

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Daniel Chenoweth
CHS Yearbook Staff  ​

Please find the attached flyers for Blue Man Group and My Fair Lady. If you are interested, all money is due March 10.  Thank you so much for your continued support of this program.  Many families have taken advantage of the discount tickets this season.

Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!

Douglas Murray, Principal

​February provides us the opportunity to focus on our values, community, and future.  At the beginning of this week's edition of the Week in Reflection, I wanted to take a moment to include a perspective of a parent to their child about the unconditional love and dreams that they have for each of their children. This is something that I stumbled upon years ago. In a time that often leads us feeling stuck in the middle of winter ---longing for spring---it is a little reminder of what really matters. February is a month of compassion, love, purpose, and examples of who we are in Chardon. 


Dear Son/Daughter,

I wish for you to be kind. Each day, as I send you to school, I hug you, I kiss you, and then I say, "Be kind." In a world that, in some ways, is so cold and harsh, kindness matters. I would rather have you be known as the kindest than as the smartest. You never know what is going on in someone else's mind or heart, but being kind will never be the wrong choice. Being kind does not mean that you are not strong or determined, but that you treat others the way you would want to be treated.

My wish for you is that you will be discerning. That you can view a situation or problem and handle it gracefully and mindfully. That you will weigh options and choices and listen to that small voice that helps you decide right from wrong.

I wish for you bravery. Courage to do what is right. Lines between right and wrong are blurred these days, be brave. Be who you are. Stand up for your beliefs. Take chances. Reach and stretch to become the person you want to be.

My wish for you is that you will learn from heartache. The mother/father in me wants to protect you from pain and hurt, but the logical part of my brain knows that's not always possible. I recognize that some of my greatest accomplishments and treasured blessings, including you, came from much pain and heartache. Great joy comes from knowing sadness and I want those joyful learning experiences for you. They will make you a better person.

My wish is that you are grateful. You have many blessings already in life and many more are headed your way. Acknowledge them. Be grateful for them. Don't take them for granted. Recognize that challenges can be blessings as well.

I wish for you truth. You might have to dig and scratch and fight for it, but find truth. Tell the truth. Be an honest person that people can count on. Being trustworthy is one of the most noble character traits you can develop.

I wish for you a life full of laughter. As much of it as possible. I know you cherish how our family loves to laugh, and our home is full of laughter on a regular basis. Look for friends and loved ones that make you laugh. Laughter is indeed the best medicine in life.

My wish for you is that you become unselfish. To serve and think of others is the most rewarding part of life. Serve the people around you, think of their feelings and emotions. By looking outside yourself you will find good qualities and traits in others to focus on and develop in your own life.

My wish for you is to know you are loved...by me...by your family...by your teachers. As your life grows to include more and more people, surround yourself with people who love you for who you are. You have a beautiful soul, you deserve to be loved. Love is hard work, but work that is worth every effort. 

I want you to dream big, but to realize that with big dreams comes hard work. Dreams are worth working for. There is so much joy to be found in the little steps that make up big dreams. You have the capability to become whatever you want to be in life.

Know that you are my biggest dream. I wished upon a star for years before my dreams came true. But that dream has been even better than I could have ever imagined. All of these things I wish for you, you have helped me find in myself. You have helped me be braver than I ever thought I would have to be. You make me laugh more than anyone else. You shower me with love, you make me think and rethink all my decisions, you help me dream big, and for you I am grateful.

We love you, 

​Mom and Dad

Cafemom Contributors. "My Wish for You: A Letter to My Children." CafeMom. n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2020. <https://thestir.cafemom.com/being_a_mom/202652/my_wish_for_you_a>

It is with great joy that I am contacting you to share the news that four students have advanced to Finalist standing in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Over 15,000 of the 16,000 Semifinalists named in September 2019 have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the competition. All Finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2020.  

Congratulations to Lauren Dvorak, Natalie Fullerman, Kelly Holl, and Ashley Tice for being recognized for this extraordinary accomplishment! This is just the beginning of many accomplishments from these exceptional young ladies! We are so proud of you!

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. On Monday, we celebrated our induction ceremony.

The 8th Grade AHLI has decided for their service project this year they are going to create "buddy bags" that the Geauga County Sheriff's Department can give to children who may find themselves in difficult situations (car accidents, neglect situations, etc.).  These bags will provide some comfort for children in Geauga county by providing them with blankets, stuffed animals, activity books and so on.   Yesterday, Chardon Dollar General donated all the stuffed animals in the pictures attached to this email and gave Mrs. Fullerman an incredible deal ($.10 each) on the 40+ activity packs, etc. They were very moved by the AHLI service project. Special thanks to Chardon Dollar General and the Fullerman Family for all of your assistance! Additionally, thank you to Mrs. Yeager for all your planning!

We have also received donations from the following organizations:
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Beans
Lester Family
Cancer Society
Chardon Square Association
Chardon Police
Hutters Racing
Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan
The Nest

Students should have completed the course registration form within Infinite Campus by TODAY.  Students can access this screen from their mobile device or Chromebook.  This important task by students allows our school counselors and building administration the ability to begin building the master schedule for 2020-2021.
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March 9th: 7th to 8th grade/ new students presentation at the LGIR--6:30PM

In the coming weeks, our students will be taking the ACT. There are a number of resources to help them prepare, including the opportunity to take a practice test, and use free personalized resources with ACT® Academy™.
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ACT Academy - Free Personalized Practice
Information for Students - Practice Test

ACT and Blended Learning Day

What you need to know:
What: ACT Test ... Tuesday, February 25th, all Juniors will be taking the ACT at Chardon High School.
Why: The fourth year of the state requirement to administer the ACT or SAT to Juniors as a pathway to graduation. 

Questions about ACT/SAT Requirement

• For Testing Day:
  • Juniors must report to school at 7:30. Auburn Career Center Juniors will stay at CHS for the testing. Pre-administration begins at 7:30. All testing will start thereafter.
  • All materials will be available for pickup by 7:00 in the Guided Study Area.
  • Teachers need to be in the testing room and ready to administer the pre-administration and test by 7:25
  • Staff should dress comfortably in tennis shoes that do not make noise when walking in the room. 
  • Students will report to assigned rooms. Rooms will be posted for students by Friday, February 21.
  • Students must present ID (or be recognized by staff) for attendance purposes. 
  • Students are not permitted to use phones or other technology devices at any time in the testing room. Do not collect technology devices. 
  • Testing manuals will be available with testing materials.  
  • Additional Supplies (Pencils, Calculators) will be available to students as needed. 
  • Students need to complete the pre-administration prior to testing. This will happen at the start of our testing session. 
  • Students are permitted to leave when time is up and all materials have been collected.  When students leave, they may leave the building or head quietly to the cafeteria. 
  • Breaks- Not all rooms will take breaks at the same time.  Students must use the restroom near student services or go to the cafeteria during a break. Any snacks may be consumed during breaks. 
  • Individual Breaks- If a student needs a break during testing, they will be escorted to the restroom/nurse.  They may not receive additional time for testing. 

Blended Learning Day

The following expectations will be required for each grade level:

ELA Specific: Students in the following classes need to arrive no later than 8:45 AM for their field trip. Departure is at 9:00 AM. Students will return at 2:15 PM

ELA classes scheduled to attend a field trip on Feb 25, 2020 (130 students)
Mrs. Deshetler 8 Honors (ENG IH) 
Ms.Tersigni and Mrs. Downs ICP
Ms.Tersigni and Mr. Lichtinger IICP
 
Senior Auburn Career Center Students: Report to CHS at 10:25 AM for Bus Departure
CEVEC will be in session for our students who attend.
 

All students listed above do NOT need to fill out the Google Form

Eighth Grade, Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors must complete a Google Form to show attendance for the day, along with demonstrating what activities, services, and achievements took place during the blended day.

Seniors: 

• Students will focus on components of their Capstone Senior Project as part of the pathways to graduation. 
• Tasks to be completed include:
  • Meeting with a mentor for a shadowing experience
  • Physically completing a portion of the project
  • Shadow a professional in an area of interest for future employment
  • Complete 1 or more journals with a log of hours
  • Prepare final Capstone Project Presentation
  • Prepare a final reflective essay

Eighth Graders, Freshman, and Sophomores:

• Students will focus on community service with a focus on the Core Values.
• Students must reflect on their experience by completing the Google Form

Need some ideas? Check out these examples

Why creating a culture surrounding the principles of servant leadership matters today.

The Google Form will be sent out on 2/24.

A downloadable document is available below.

Sophie Sabel
Grade 10
"You Wouldn't Get It"

The Ski/Snowboard Club is excited to announce a day trip to Holiday Valley Ski Resort in New York. The trip is planned for Saturday, March 7 and is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). Students do NOT have to currently be part of the ski club to participate in this opportunity. If your son/daughter is interested please see the attached flyer for more details, including an overview of the itinerary for the day. Space for this opportunity is limited to just one bus, so please make sure your son/daughter turns in his/her registration to Miss Fisher as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an approach schools can use to improve school safety and promote positive behavior. It also helps schools decide how to respond to a child who misbehaves.  Over the last two decades at Chardon High School, we have created programs such as Freshman Mentoring, AC4P, Core Values Teams, #UTopper Club, Intentional Acts of Kindness, School Spirit, and positive relationship building and soft skills focus to help build up our school culture.
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At its heart, PBIS calls on schools to teach kids about behavior, just as they would teach about any other subject—like reading or math. PBIS recognizes that kids can only meet behavior expectations if they know what the expectations are. A hallmark of a school using PBIS is that everyone knows what’s appropriate behavior.

We are building off our focus on the PBIS Matrix of behaviors that align with our core values and targeted outcomes that we worked on last school year.  This week students and staff had the opportunity to recognize the positive behaviors and acts of kindness in a Google Form.

We have been blessed to work with local businesses that have been extremely kind to us. Here is the form that students and staff (within the Chardon domain) can fill out. Keep recognizing the good around you!

GEAUGA COUNTY MAPLE FESTIVAL QUEEN/KING CONTEST

We are now accepting applications for the Geauga County Maple Festival’s Queen and King & Juniors  Contest.  Applications can be found on the Maple Festival’s website at www.maplefestival.com. The contest is now open to freshman through seniors residing or attending school in Geauga county. The deadline to enter is 2/21 for Junior pageants and 2/29 for Queens/King.
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This year has a first prize scholarship for the winning contestant as well as other prizes and perks!

If you need more  information, please contact:
Angie May               
queens@maplefestival.com440-487-3224   

Thank you for your assistance!

Angie May
Maple Festival Queen’s committee

School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools.  Payable at your student's individual school.
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Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. 
 
When you are looking at the fees, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected.

Important Reminder: ALL SENIOR FEES ARE DUE IN FULL PRIOR TO GRADUATION. 
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Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride.
​440-285-4057 x. 1441

Stay Warm!

Douglas Murray, Principal

This week was filled with so many amazing experiences for our students. Our students were actively engaged in applying the standards being taught to their learning experiences, parents came in for our last conference night of the year, meetings commenced for CCP/ Curriculum Information and Career Based Intervention, clubs were meeting after school, and numerous sporting events commenced. It was a very busy week at school.

One of the most exciting times of the year began with our school counselors presenting our program of studies and course offerings to each grade level. Enclosed inside of the beginning of this week's edition of the Week in Reflection you will see our posted program of studies and the presentation that we shared with parents.

The Chardon High School Academic Decathlon team traveled to the regional competition at Lakeland Community College on Saturday, February 1st and came away with 35 individual medals for their effort. Medals included 11 bronze, 10 silver, and 14 gold! In a first for a Chardon team, medals came in all 10 disciplines! Team member Kaylie Malloy's judged speech was so strong that she was asked to deliver it again to a full auditorium in "Speech Showcase". One of only 3 competitors chosen for the honor.
It has been a pleasure to coach this group of hard working students. Can't wait for state competition! - Allen Herner

​The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. ​​Congratulations to our new inductees to NHS! (Noted in Bold)

Great Lakes Theater actors came into ELA classes this week. Above are pictures from Ms. Biernacki's  Satire class. The actors are connecting themes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  This week, the students have learned about relationships, Shakespeare, and how to make stage fighting look convincing!  They had a blast! 

Jocelyn Williams
Grade 12
“Self Portrait” 
Digital Painting

Congratulations the 54 ambitious students who participated in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC 10/12) competition during late start this week on Wednesday, February 5. This nationally recognized test covers a wide range of mathematical topics. All the problems require creativity, analytical thinking and problem solving skills to solve. Results of the competition will be posted at the beginning of March. Shoutout to all student participants who were willing to step up to this challenge: Lauren Alexander, Abby Atchley, Charlie Bates, Charlotte Bennett, Lucy Beorn, Emily Brush, Abigail Carson, Madeline Christie, Logan Coles, Jordan Cvelar, Brad Duchon, Austin Dumm, Natalie Dumm, Jack Dvorak, Nathan Eads, Tate Farinacci, Morgan Fisher, Grace Fuller, Natalie Fullerman, Caroline Gaertner, Grace Gaernter, Ethan Gaspar, Evan Germ, Mitsy Gideon, Charlotte Herbruck, Jack Horton, Jeremy Kosir, Molly Kosir, Alex Koulder, Kyle Kovats, Donald Kuhl, Zane Kuhnle, Sebastian Manker, Meghan Martin, Olivia Means, Jackson Melin, Jack Myers, Paige Nells, Andrew Nelson, Isha Patel, Liam Richards, Jacob Schneider, Katarina Schneider, Kenzie Schuman, Nicole Secic, Emma Silk, Toby Skidmore, Katie Snyder, Alison Stupi, Julianna Sweet, Emily Tomasch, Frankie Walland, Shawn Youdath, and Sierra Zarcone. ​

This camp has wonderful reviews from kids who have attended. This free camp is open to any child 6-18 whose family has been touched by cancer.   Please see the flyer enclosed for details.

https://www.campkesem.org/  

https://www.campkesem.org/find-a-camp/camp-kesem-at-case-western-reserve-university  

Thanks for reading, have a great weekend with family and friends!

​Douglas Murray, Principal

As building principal, I wanted to start this Week in Reflection by recognizing the work that our Communication Director, Kelly Misch, has provided to Chardon Schools throughout this first semester. Kelly has created new energy and creativity towards highlighting our mission of the district.  Below, you will read and be able to watch a small example of the work that she creates. Many of you have noticed the new approach she has created within the Topper Talk, district posts to social media, along with her print communication. We are grateful for her and appreciate all that she does behind the scenes. In this edition of the weekly newsletter, we will focus on PBIS, our established culture, the blended learning day coming up in February--along with encompassing all of the great things happening at CHS.

"Chardon Schools' 2nd Quarter 2019-20 Highlights VIDEO is now available for you to view and enjoy. While certainly we recognize one short video alone cannot capture all that the district's students have accomplished in one quarter, we do our best to showcase at least a few of those Hilltopper moments.
Please feel free to share the video link with fellow community members who do not receive our emails but would like to learn more about the ways in which #WeAreChardon." - Kelly Misch

The CHS Choirs students participated in a full day of activities featuring cultural opportunities in Cleveland.  We started the day with a tour of Severance Hall, the home of the world famous Cleveland Orchestra.  Then off to Church of the Covenant, a cathedral in University Circle, where we participated in a choral workshop with CWRU professors Dr. Peters and Dr. Garrett.  The CHS choirs sang for them and were provided constructive perspectives and techniques to grow on.  The choir then stopped for lunch at Nighttown Restaurant.  Nightgown is a great jazz hub in Cleveland and provided a wonderful backdrop for our guest performer and quartet Ava Preston.  Ava is a Freshman in high school and has refined her craft of singing jazz vocals.  Ave sang classic jazz tunes along with a few original pieces that she has written reflective of themes of mental health and struggle as a culture with the loss related to the opioid epidemic.  After lunch, we headed to the Cleveland Museum of Art, where we received a private tour correlating the communication of visual art to that of our choral singing art.  The choirs jumped on the RTA Healthline to transfer from University Circle to Playhouse Square District.  We met up with actors and administrative personnel from the Great Lakes Theatre Festival and Playhouse Square, including alumni Kaitlyn Carr, to talk about careers and insights to working in the arts and theatre careers.  After a full day, we were all ready for a fun and relaxing time at the Hofbrauhaus as we experienced some German food and music.  The CHS Choirs added to the excitement of the great hall with participating in some dancing and singing of "Edelweis".  We ended our evening with taking in the production of "Jersey Boys" presented at the Playhouse Square Connor Palace Theatre.  All 84 students and adults were a class act and represented CHS everywhere we went.  Special thank you to our many chaperones that made time to be with us!  A great day of learning and fun was had by all!  Next spring the CHS choirs are off to NYC!  ​

​January 25th - Madison High School

Congratulations to the following students for their hard work and personal preparation for OMEA Solo & Ensemble. 

Parents of students turning 16 and all junior students:

As you make appointments for your child to have his/her annual checkup please keep in mind he/she will need a dose of the meningitis vaccine. Proof of vaccination should be submitted to the clinic anytime but must be provided by the start of the next school year. 
  
Ohio Revised Code states:

·        One (1) dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior to entry into the 7th grade.
 
·        A second (2nd) dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior to entry into the 12th grade. The second (2nd) dose must be administered on or after the 16th birthday with at least eight (8) weeks between the first (1st) and second (2nd) dose.  If the first (1st) dose of meningococcal vaccine was administered after the 16th birthday, a second (2nd) dose is not required. 

If you have any questions, please contact Jan Hoffmann BSN, RN, LSN at 440.286.0418 or janice.hoffmann"@chardonschools.org

CHS Parents can begin signing up for the final Parent Teacher Conferences of the year.  Conferences are February 4, 2020.  Likewise, on the same night, the school counselors and department chairs will be presenting the District CCP Information session along with the CHS Curriculum Night.  This will be held at 6:30 pm in the CMS LGIR. The purpose of moving this event to the LGIR is due to the lack of available space at the high school due to the basketball game that will be in the gym. ​

There will be a parent/student information meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6th at 7:00 pm in CHS room 210.  There are spots still available for this adventure!  

​Hello, 
 
My name is Hannah Tucker, and I am the Program Coordinator at an overnight summer camp in Chardon, Ohio. We are hiring for many positions at our camp, and I was hoping you could pass the information along to your SENIOR STUDENTS/ATHLETES.
 
We are looking to recruit and hire summer staff (current high school seniors) who have experience and skills in their specialty area as well as a passion for working with children. We hire over 150 staff every summer from the U.S., Israel, U.K., Australia, Colombia, South Africa, and beyond. All positions we hire for are room & board-based positions where counselors live on-site in cabins with campers and have days off every week or so.
 
Attached to this email is our staff hiring flyer which provides an overview of our summer staff experience and available positions. If you are able to share this flyer with your students or hang it up at school, we would really appreciate that! I have also included our staff hiring video, if you have the opportunity to show this to your students, that would be great. Staff Video: https://vimeo.com/369706120
 
I hope you will be able to share these opportunities with your network. I am happy to answer any questions or provide more information if that would be helpful.

Have a great weekend with family and friends,

​Douglas Murray, Principal

I want to begin my Week in Reflection with something to ponder: Action Changes Things.

I designed this logo years ago --spending countless hours working with students and staff to refocus the lens of our culture. Back then, many students and staff were forging their path while the atmosphere was foggy. The atmosphere was foggy not by choice but due to a shared experience that began our journey to rediscover who we were as a school community and a town.

We have grown tremendously as a school since we re-established our why...our focus...our vision. There was no turning back. Through collaborative planning and design we transcended ourselves into the school we always were: high achieving, service oriented, and a culture of caring.

It is almost impossible to document all of the intentional acts of kindness, outreach programs, and academic achievements since this design--but, it is important to go back to our core and sharpen the lens from time to time.

Recently, our administrative team and school resource officer have spent a week working with students to remind them that our choices and our actions changes things wherever we are. 

When we were all kids we played the game of phone. The game was simple and always had a humorous ending. We would tell our first friend one thing and then the next friend would try to tell the next person the same thing without missing a word. By the end of the game, the first statement would be morphed and changed down the chain into something that made no sense.

In a controlled situation, this game can be fun for any student to learn the importance of clear communication and active listening. In the real world, this can cause drama, rumors, and stress for many students and adults depending on the context of the story. 

There is no game of phone tag here. This week, we brought in the Geauga County Sheriff's Office (K-9 Unit) to Chardon High School to check lockers, randomly selected classrooms (bags), bathrooms, athletic areas, and our student parking lot. The dogs are certified in narcotics detection, suspect apprehension, handler protection, article search, suspect search and tracking. During this scheduled session, the dogs were specifically looking for any sign of narcotics. 

During the drill, Chardon High School implemented a "lock-in" drill that places the school in a specific safety sequence where no one is allowed to leave the building, and in this case--classrooms-- to allow the dogs to do their jobs.

This was an opportunity for us to further educate our students about student safety and making good choices. More importantly, we were able to model our shared vision of controlling what we control at Chardon High School. We can control our culture, our message, our shared commitment to keep students and staff safe from harmful substances inside of our building. 

In a similar tone, we can, if necessary, have heart-to-heart conversations with students and parents to help our children along their journey through life. 

It is also important to share that the district invested in Halo IOT Smart Sensors that were installed in all of our bathrooms. HALO has a host of sensors to perform multiple detections. 12 sensors to be exact. The hundreds of combinations it detects expands its capabilities to be able to differentiate between substances as well.  For instance, HALO can distinguish between a person vaping and a person vaping with a substance laced with THC. These detectors, which were paid for by a Wellness Grant, are able to detect the air quality in numerous ways--while sending building administrators an immediate text and email detailing the location and indication of the deterrent recognized. This has literally created a lean process for building administrators to address the problem while the act is being conducted. In reality, the students might say that they feel comfortable going to the bathroom--knowing that they are being protected by these sensors.

Some of the things HALO can detect are:

• Particulate matter
• Humidity that produces mold and other Fungi
• VOCs
  • Formaldehyde
  • Trichloroethylene
  • Xylene
• Benzene
• Ammonia
• Carbon Monoxide
• Carbon Dioxide
• Vape
• THC
• Smoke
• Light
• Vibration
• Pressure
• Temperature
• Sound Abnormalities

The data that we have collected (thus far) has demonstrated that these devices are highly accurate, and have allowed us to combat against these vices inside of our building--while educating students and parents about the physical, social, emotional, and legal side of these substances. 

I am sharing this information not to scare you, but to educate you that Chardon High School students  and staff have taken a stand to control the educational and social experiences inside of our building. While we all live in a world that is oftentimes uncontrollable in the decisions that people make...at CHS, we are choosing how we respond to the changes in the world by educating and protecting the students and staff that we serve.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact me, or any building administrator.

In the spirit of ACTion changing things, enclosed is some very important information to help all our students in grades 8-12 prepare for our ACT/Core Value Day on February 25.

ACT and Blended Learning Day

What you need to know:
What: ACT Test ... Tuesday, February 25th, all Juniors will be taking the ACT at Chardon High School.
Why: The fourth year of the state requirement to administer the ACT or SAT to Juniors as a pathway to graduation. 

Questions about ACT/SAT Requirement

• For Testing Day:
  • Juniors must report to school at 7:30. Auburn Career Center Juniors will stay at CHS for the testing. Pre-administration begins at 7:30. All testing will start thereafter.
  • All materials will be available for pickup by 7:00 in the Guided Study Area.
  • Teachers need to be in the testing room and ready to administer the pre-administration and test by 7:25
  • Staff should dress comfortably in tennis shoes that do not make noise when walking in the room. 
  • Students will report to assigned rooms. Rooms will be posted for students by Friday, February 21.
  • Students must present ID (or be recognized by staff) for attendance purposes. 
  • Students are not permitted to use phones or other technology devices at any time in the testing room. Do not collect technology devices. 
  • Testing manuals will be available with testing materials.  
  • Additional Supplies (Pencils, Calculators) will be available to students as needed. 
  • Students need to complete the pre-administration prior to testing. This will happen at the start of our testing session. 
  • Students are permitted to leave when time is up and all materials have been collected.  When students leave, they may leave the building or head quietly to the cafeteria. 
  • Breaks- Not all rooms will take breaks at the same time.  Students must use the restroom near student services or go to the cafeteria during a break. Any snacks may be consumed during breaks. 
  • Individual Breaks- If a student needs a break during testing, they will be escorted to the restroom/nurse.  They may not receive additional time for testing. 

Blended Learning Day

The following expectations will be required for each grade level:

ELA Specific: Students in the following classes need to arrive no later than 8:45 AM for their field trip. Departure is at 9:00 AM. Students will return at 2:15 PM

ELA classes scheduled to attend a field trip on Feb 25, 2020 (130 students)
Mrs. Deshetler 8 Honors (ENG IH) 
Ms.Tersigni and Mrs. Downs ICP
Ms.Tersigni and Mr. Lichtinger IICP
 
Senior Auburn Career Center Students: Report to CHS at 10:25 AM for Bus Departure
CEVEC will be in session for our students who attend.
 

All students listed above do NOT need to fill out the Google Form

Eighth Grade, Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors must complete a Google Form to show attendance for the day, along with demonstrating what activities, services, and achievements took place during the blended day.

Seniors: 

• Students will focus on components of their Capstone Senior Project as part of the pathways to graduation. 
• Tasks to be completed include:
  • Meeting with a mentor for a shadowing experience
  • Physically completing a portion of the project
  • Shadow a professional in an area of interest for future employment
  • Complete 1 or more journals with a log of hours
  • Prepare final Capstone Project Presentation
  • Prepare a final reflective essay

Eighth Graders, Freshman, and Sophomores:

• Students will focus on community service with a focus on the Core Values.
• Students must reflect on their experience by completing the Google Form

Need some ideas? Check out these examples

Why creating a culture surrounding the principles of servant leadership matters today.

The Google Form will be sent out on 2/24.

A downloadable document is available below.

CHS Parents can begin signing up for the final Parent Teacher Conferences of the year.  Conferences are February 4, 2020.  Likewise, on the same night, the school counselors and department chairs will be presenting the District CCP Information session along with the CHS Curriculum Night.  This will be held at 6:30 pm in the CMS LGIR. The purpose of moving this event to the LGIR is due to the lack of available space at the high school due to the basketball game that will be in the gym. 

In order to better prepare you and your child to the academic offerings at Chardon High School, we will be hosting a Curriculum Evening on February 4, 2020, at 6:30 PM in the LGIR. This evening also coincides with our Parent Teacher Conferences.
 
At this meeting, we will provide an overview of the curricular offerings, and course delivery options (including College Credit Plus), and an overview of the scheduling process.  Several of our high school teachers and counselors will be on hand that evening to share information and answer questions regarding their curriculum and course offerings.  Representatives from local colleges will also be present to answer questions about College Credit Plus.
 
Our School Counselors will be presenting to students about scheduling and course offerings later in February. This evening is for all grades entering 8-12. We will schedule a separate evening to go through the high school experiences for new 8th graders at a later date. 

​Enclosed is the link for parent teacher conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are for all parents grades 8-12. This is NOT an invitation only opportunity
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Chardon_High_School

Dear Eighth Graders and Eighth Grade Parents,

We are so excited about our trip to Washington, D.C.!  There is so much to look forward to, and spring is a beautiful time of year to be in our nation’s capital.  School-sponsored tours are essential elements of our academic programs at Chardon High School. Our eighth-graders will have the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. on a curriculum-based overnight field trip from May 4-6, 2020. 

The following are the guidelines for this trip.  The cost of the trip is $445. This includes all meals (except lunch Monday), lodging, and guided experiences.   Payment plan: first payment November 15th ($245), second payment February 7th ($100), and third payment March 13th ($100) or full payment on November 15th.  Payments can be made on Infinite Campus or a check (made out to Chardon Board of Education) through the CHS business office.  All school fees (including athletic fees) must be paid prior to the second trip payment date February 7, 2020.  

While every effort will be made to honor room requests, CHS reserves the right to assign hotel rooms and bus assignments.  Violation of our core values may eliminate eligibility for the trip. If a student’s eligibility is removed, any payments made to the tour company will not be refunded.  Students and parents understand that all school rules and Chardon Local School District Board of Education Policies and Procedures are in effect. If there are any disciplinary issues on the trip, the administration reserves the right to require your child to be picked up at the parents’ or guardians’ expense.

Please direct all questions to douglas.higham@chardonschools.org

Trip Presentation from November is enclosed.

DNA replication build in Honors Biology

AHLI field trip to The Cleveland Art Museum

2019-2020 yearbook cover art by Jackson Perry, Tori Lowe, with contributing drawings by our Drawing students and finally edited and composed digitally by Emily Spangler!

A message from Jan Hoffman:

​We are in the midst of the flu season. It traditionally begins to increase in October and can last as late as May. Cases typically peak between December and February. The CDC states that a vaccine effectiveness in the range of 40% to 60% has been observed. This means that people who get vaccinated may still get sick, but they are about half as likely to get sick as someone who was not vaccinated. Another important thing to remember is that vaccination may make illness less severe in people who get vaccinated and still get sick. Dr. Roy Buchinsky, Dir. of Wellness for University Hospitals said “Vaccines are not perfect, but they are powerful in preventing the flu illness. It is not too late to get your flu vaccine if you have not yet received one this season.” ​

The district administration expanded MAP testing in November to include students in grades 8-10 in English and Math. The MAP Winter testing session has occurred at Chardon High School. During this period your child will take the MAP® Growth™ test in English and Math in grades 8-10.

We give students MAP Growth tests to determine their instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year (and from year to year) in Reading, Math, and Language. 

MAP Growth tests are unique in that they adapt to your child’s level of learning. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. This results in a detailed picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level. 

Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly. Teachers can also see how your child is progressing in his/her learning goals. 

FACTS ABOUT MAP:  

• It is not an accountability test  
• Generates test questions based on student responses; adjusts to a student’s skill level so that each student takes an individualized test  
• Given on computer under adult supervision  
• Reports student results in RIT Scores  
• Gives immediate results  
• Aligned to state curriculum standards and National Common Core standards  
• Used to target individual instruction

For more information about the MAP Growth test, visit: https://www.nwea.org/Parent-Toolkit/

​The Ski/Snowboard Club is excited to announce a day trip to Holiday Valley Ski Resort in New York. The trip is planned for Saturday, March 7 and is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). Students do NOT have to currently be part of the ski club to participate in this opportunity. If your son/daughter is interested please see the attached flyer for more details, including an overview of the itinerary for the day. Space for this opportunity is limited to just one bus, so please make sure your son/daughter turns in his/her registration to Miss Fisher as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org

Obtain an application for minor work permit in the school office. 
​

1. The top section of the application is to be filled out by the student and signed by a parent or guardian. The bottom section of the application is to be filled out by the employer. 
2. The back section is to be filled out by a physician. 
3. All sections of the form need to be filled out before processing. 
4. You must have one of the following valid forms of ID when you bring the form back:  Birth certificate,   Driver’s license ,  or Passport. 
5. Student will return a completed form with one of the valid forms of ID.  
   
6. Mrs. Sprinzl will process the application. 

Please allow 24 hours turn around for the work permit. ​

Have an awesome weekend with your family and friends!

​Douglas Murray, Principal