Chardon High School sophomore Charlotte Jons, in her fifth year as an Ohio Speech and Debate Association competitor, continues to shine for Chardon High School's speech and debate team this season in her chosen event — program oral interpretation. Charlotte emerged as the Cleveland district's 2022 Rhodes Tournament champion in POI on Jan. 22, placing first in her event.
 
Just one week prior, Charlotte placed third in the POI event at the Cleveland district's Hathaway Brown tournament held on Jan. 15.
 
The POI event provides students with the opportunity to hone their skills in interpreting prose and poetry selections in a unique way that evokes both intellectual and emotional responsiveness from the audience.
 
“I love that I get to represent our school in POI, and it means so much to me that I have some people cheering me on,” said Charlotte. “I’m having so much fun.” 
Charlotte added that her private social media account includes an ongoing story she dedicated to her speech activities. She said said she enjoys sharing not only her achievements with her peers but also digestible bits of information on what she does as an OSDA competitor and how she presents herself.
 
Students interested in learning more about competing on the CHS team are encouraged to contact CHS principal Doug Murray at douglas.murray@chardonschools.org.

Chardon is our home. It is our community. We love our families and those who have surrounded us with love for generations. Like most homes, we too have faced difficulties and times where we felt lost.  

There are so many moments that transformed us through these tough times. Our community, the resilience and love of students, staff, and our alumni have built the bridges of compassion, outreach, and our core values. 

Each day is our opportunity to grow stronger, love more, and give ourselves. We have great days, good days, and tough days. What is most important is that we do not lose sight of our purpose. 

From the moments after our darkest day, leaders in our school and community vowed to stimulate change in laws, behaviors, and awareness. 

Recently, I communicated with Tim Armelli, a retired teacher from Chardon High School and President of the Coach Hall Foundation. He along with the other board members continue to present in schools, conferences, and in Columbus to spread the message of being an instrument of change.

At Chardon High School, we stand firm in our conviction to be an instrument of change. The foundation is challenging all people to spread and share kindness and to be an instrument of change every day, specifically in the month of February. 

The  27 Days of Be the Change will begin February 1 and continue through February 27. In reality, it starts now.

It is the hope of the foundation that these actions will inspire and change lives. By actively caring for others each day, a habit of kindness can develop and continue well past this month.


Over the next several days, I will continue meeting with student leadership, Mrs. Blackburn, and school personnel to continue modeling the little and big ways that we can remind ourselves and others that we control the weather of our mind, making all of us see each day as Mr. Armelli does- Beautiful. Today is a beautiful day to show kindness to ourselves and others, Be an instrument of change.
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Dear Members of the Chardon Community,

This message is from Zoran Vujaklija and Emma White. We are seniors at Chardon High School. Last year we initiated an antibullying campaign called "Pink Shirt Day" at CHS. Pink Shirt Day started in Canada but is now a worldwide day of stopping bullying that happens in schools. Ten10 designs uptown on the square helped us create a shirt for Chardon students and staff to buy and wear on February 23, 2022. The shirts are $10 and you can place the order online directly to Ten10. 

Thank you for your consideration,
~Zoran Vujaklija & Emma White
Class of 2022

Have a beautiful weekend with your family and friends!

Douglas Murray, Principal

Growing up in Chardon, I can remember year after year facing the battles of winter weather beginning around November and living in our region through the Maple Festival. The last few weeks were the opening acts to what we all experienced Sunday into Monday leaving a big cleanup on Tuesday. The two feet of snow came fast and furious leaving a ton of work for everyone.  Another round of lake effect came Thursday during the day into the evening places Chardon inside of a beautiful snow globe. 

I shared with our staff earlier in the week my gratitude for our maintenance staff and custodians that spent much of their Monday and Tuesday removing enormous piles of snow. Their work seemed to be endless with the drifts and sidewalks. This shoutout not only goes for the work accomplished on our campus, but the entire district.  The department was shorthanded and created a clear entry for all of our students, staff, and families on Wednesday.  When you see them, give them some love. 

During the snow day, Mr. Higham and I were able to begin the important work of organizing the details of the Program of Study that we are presenting to the Superintendent this week. We are preparing for the Curriculum Night and College Credit Plus Mandatory Meeting that is scheduled for February 3, 2022 at 7:00pm. Our team has been putting much of our energy into refining how we utilize the tools in Infinite Campus to schedule courses. These details will be shared with families and students as we finalize the scheduling process next month.

It was wonderful to see our students and staff after several days away from them. It was great to see their excitement as everyone returned on Wednesday. With the Chalet and Alpine groomed,  many students were able to go outside this weekend to ski and play outside.

With the short weeks since the return from break, it is time to prepare for a five day week and the long push through the next several months. The time before us will move quickly and it is important to focus on the little goals each day this quarter. 

Monday, January 24: White Day Schedule
Tuesday, January 25, White Day Schedule
Wednesday, January 26, Red Day Schedule
Thursday, January 27, Black Day Schedule
Friday, January 28, White Day Schedule

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 3, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Chardon Middle School 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. Any student planning on attending College Credit Plus should plan on attending with their parents/or guardians. Several key details along with the Intention Form will be filled out this evening.  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. This evening is for all grades entering 8-12, and will be livestreamed and recorded. 
 
Our School Counselors will be presenting to students about scheduling and course offerings later in February. We will schedule a separate evening to go through the high school experiences for new 8th graders  next month.

​Enclosed is the link for parent teacher conferences (LINK WILL BECOME ACTIVATED ON MONDAY)

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

Still figuring out your future? Can’t decide on a college major? Don’t know what career to pursue? Then the ASVAB Career Exploration Program is for you! CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance today!

Explore your interests. Identify your strengths. Start opening doors to your future. Participate in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance today!

Whether you are planning on college, a technical school, the military, or you are just not sure yet, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program can put you on the right path towards a satisfying career. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance today!

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help you take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for you. You can benefit from the ASVAB CEP regardless of your plans for after high school. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance to take advantage of this exclusive career exploration today!

Teen Vaping: It May Be More Than You Think

Wednesday evening Chardon Schools hosted Teen Vaping: It May Be More Than You Think. 
This event was designed  to educate community members about nicotine and THC vaping trends in our local community.  

Every speaker touched on the importance of adults having a conversation with their teen and preteen about vaping and substance use. The information presented will provide parents with the knowledge they need to start the talk. 

Thank you to our community partners who put this informative evening together. 

• Officer Derek Carlson, Chardon Police Department
• Christie Gigliotti and Matthew Petersen, Lake-Geauga Recovery Center
• Missy Bell and Kate Gehlfuss, Ravenwood Health Center
• Jessica Mathews, University Hospitals

 
 A special thanks to GTV for broadcasting and recording this event so those at home are able to join.   This event remains available for viewing by using the links below. 

 https://boxcast.tv/view/teen-vaping-program-569771
 
G-TV’s video on demand site - https://vimeo.com/668051121
 
It will also be available for one week on the link below.  https://vimeo.com/gtvvideos/download/668051121/9f6357dc0f

MCORE FOUNDATION CARDIAC SCREENING OPPORTUNITY
Chardon High School Heart Screenings for Students
WHEN: Tuesday, February 1, 2021
TIME: 8AM –4PM
COST:$79
LOCATION: Learning Center Conference Room


ALL MCORE FOUNDATION SCREENINGS INCLUDE:
• An ECG and limited Echo test performed by registered cardiac sonographers
• Results read by our team of pediatric and general cardiologists
• Images stored within your secured account for future access or to send to your medical provider
Each test is approximately 10-12minutes and you may use your healthcare spending account or flex care spending account for payment. We encourage you to watch our video to learn more about MCORE Foundation.

The CHS Ski/Snowboard Club is heading to some cool slopes this winter!  Does your son/daughter want to join the fun? There are four separate day trips planned - three Saturdays at Peek ’n Peak Ski Resort in New York and one Saturday at Holiday Valley Ski Resort. Each trip is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). Students can select to participate in just one trip, two ski trips, or all four ski trips… whatever is right for the student. And students do NOT have to already know how to ski/snowboard to participate ... this could be a great opportunity for students to learn the sport! There are options for students to get lessons during every trip. If your son/daughter is interested please see the attached flier for more details, including dates, pricing options, and 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! The first deadline is January 24, final deadline is January 28. If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org or contact her at 285-4057 (x 1718).

1. Go to the main office to pick up a work permit.
2. Top section of the application is to filled out by the student and signed by parent or guardian.
3. Bottom section of the application is to be filled out by the employer.
4. Back section is to be filled out by physician.
5. All sections of the form need to be filled out before processing.
6. You must have one of the following valid forms of ID when you bring form back:

• ​ ​Birth certificate
• Driver’s license
• Passport

Student will return completed form with one of the valid forms of ID.  Mrs. Sprinzl will process the application. It is important to note that we just don't "sign" this form, we have to enter it into a state database.

Please allow 24 hours turn around on permits.

Read this file online.

​Weather Related Information

Mr. Murray’s YouTube Page

The Hilltop Echo (School Newspaper)

Video Announcements: Link for the Morning Announcements

Week in Reflection: This is the Weekly Publication for Parents/Students/Staff

Chardon High School: Program of Study

Chardon High School Bell Schedule; Google Document of our bell schedule

Chardon High School Student Handbook

Teacher Resources for CHS Students 

Student Acceptable Use Policy (All Students Must Sign)
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Chardon High School Google Calendar

Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar

Remind101 Text Message:  https://www.remind.com/join/chs21-22

Twitter- Follow @chs_dmurray  @chardonhs  @toppernation   @chs_AP_Higham  @mrs_bondi

LEAF advisors empower high school students to discover the college and career options that will lead them toward their best future outcomes.

Visit our website

Upcoming LEAF Virtual Sessions

Seniors: Making Sense of College Financial Aid Offer Letters
Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

I got in, but how much will it cost me? Which college is a better deal? What loans should I take? The admissions process may be over, but the decision may or may not be final due to finances. How do you compare college costs once you’ve been admitted? An expert will walk you through the terminology so that you can see your bottom line of a 4-year college cost.

Seniors: Making Sense of College Loan Options
Monday, March 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans? Parent PLUS vs. private loans? I got in, I'm excited, but now how do I pay? Once you receive your financial aid offer letter, you know the bottom line cost. Often, there is a gap between financial aid and the bill - loans can be used to fill the gap. Learn about available loan options and the impact on your future.
Register for a LEAF Virtual Session HERE
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Information Highlights
An In-depth Look at the Financial Aid Process - Part II

Once your FAFSA has been filed and is processed by the Department of Education, the schools you listed will receive your information and begin their task of awarding financial aid. It’s vital that you review all correspondences - both email and written - from the financial aid offices of the schools you've been accepted to. This is how they will communicate with you if they need additional information. Below are some things to look for . . .

Verification: Your Student Aid Report (SAR) will indicate if you have been selected for verification. It is a double-check process used to confirm that the data reported on your FAFSA is accurate. It is not an indication that anything has been done wrong. About 18% of all FAFSAs processed will be selected for verification each year. If your FAFSA is selected for verification by the department of education, it will be necessary to complete the process at all of the schools you are accepted to. A school may require that verification is complete before you are given a financial aid award letter. 

Each college will provide you with instructions to complete their institutional verification worksheet, and submit signed copies of your taxes or provide a federal tax return transcript to the financial aid office (obtained at irs.gov). If you used the IRS Data Retrieval tool to transfer taxes on to your FAFSA, you may not be required to verify that information. Follow all of the instructions given to ensure that you get your financial aid award and your money can be dispersed once you begin the school year. BE SURE to read all correspondence from the school thoroughly - you may need to log in to each college’s student portal individually to view correspondence.

Financial Aid Award: You will receive an award letter from each college you listed on the FAFSA and have been accepted to starting in December. The award will list grants, scholarships, loans and all other aid you are eligible for at that college. You may receive the award letter in the postal mail, an email, or a posting in your college portal. Be sure to compare awards from different schools. Look at gift-aid and self-help aid. Some award letters include the cost of the college for the year and others will not. Many schools post the financial aid awards into your online portal. Follow all instructions and meet the deadlines specified to complete forms or accept the aid. If the financial aid award is not sufficient and your family’s financial situation has changed since the base year of 2020, consider filing a special circumstances appeal.

Special Circumstance Appeal: If a family has a unique financial situation, or has experienced certain life changes that affect the ability to pay for college, a Special Circumstance Appeal can be made to each college. Begin the process by contacting each financial aid office and requesting their form. Be prepared to provide specific dollar amounts in your request with evidence of the new situation. For example, if a parent has lost or changed employment with reduced income, you will be required to provide proof of the current financial situation with pay stubs and W-2s. Once the financial aid office has enough documentation, they will review your appeal and make a determination on whether or not they are able to provide additional aid. It’s important to note that each college will make their own determination, and the financial aid office’s decision is final. 

Federal Student Loans: If you accept Federal Direct Student Loan(s) as part of your financial aid award, a student must complete Entrance Counseling, a Master Promissory Note, and an Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement. All are completed in the “Complete Aid Process” section of studentaid.gov. Loan procedures need to be complete by mid-July to ensure proper processing of the loan and an accurate bill from your college of choice.

• Entrance Counseling: The federal government requires that all students understand the responsibilities and obligations involved when borrowing federal loan money. Entrance counseling provides insight about how borrowing will affect your future finances. Students are provided with information regarding the different repayment plan options, which will be decided upon at a later date. Be deliberate with this activity. It is expected to take 20-30 minutes to complete.

 

• Master Promissory Note (MPN): This is the loan agreement that must be completed and signed by the student before loan funds can be dispersed to the college on your behalf. After answering demographic questions and specifying your college, student borrowers are asked to provide two references (NOT co-signers). Be sure to read the entire MPN carefully.

 

• Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement: This is a brand new process that began in the 2021-22 school year. Students borrowing federal loan funds may be required to complete this acknowledgement each year they borrow. It will take the student through their current loan balances (zero for incoming freshmen), and indicate how much a student has left from their aggregate loan limit. It is anticipated that the acknowledgement will provide school-specific or major-specific data for a student regarding average income after graduation. 

Tips and Timelines

Making a final decision

Decision day is May 1. By now, many students have ranked college options for their personal fit. However, finding the best fit for college includes not only a match with academic and social life, but finances and career development as well. Before you commit, be sure to check out the finances. 

As award letters fill your inbox, it’s important to collect them all before deciding where you will attend college. Compare apples to apples and look at what money is gift aid (scholarships, and grants from the school, federal and/or state government) and what needs to be worked off or repaid (work study, student and/or parent loans) in order to get to an accurate comparison. Check to see if the aid is renewable in subsequent years.

Students can be successful at more than one college or university, and should discuss the pros and cons of each financial aid package and how it will affect future financial stability after college graduation.


Class of 2022 –
It’s not too late
to apply to Lakeland! 
 
Whether you’re looking to train for a high-demand job or to earn college credit before transferring to a four-year college, Lakeland’s got you covered!  
 
Ranked as the Best Community College in Ohio for high-quality education, low cost and earnings potential of graduates (College Consensus, 2020), Lakeland offers more than 140 academic programs in business, IT, health, engineering and more.

Lakeland credits are guaranteed to transfer, saving you thousands! 
Calculate your savings HERE

Lakeland also has over 130 scholarship funds to help you pay for college. 
Click HERE to explore

For a limited time, the application fee is being waived.

Apply HERE now 

We are available to help! Please contact your 2021-22 LEAF advisor with questions or to schedule
an in-person or virtual appointment.

• Auburn Career Center - Stephanie Kubec
• Chardon High School - Christine Jankowski

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In case you missed previous LEAF 2021-22 Senior e-Newsletters, here are the links:

September 17, 2021 Topic: Senior Year Timeline

October 15, 2021 Topic: FAFSA 101

November 14, 2021 Topic: Scholarships 101

December 17, 2021 Topic: Financial Aid Process

Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!

​Douglas Murray, Principal

This time of year can create a sense of passiveness or lethargy in energy, creativity, and health. Living in Northeast Ohio and walking outside to cloudiness and unpredictable weather only adds to the feeling of waiting and wishing for a change. No human is immune to these feelings...especially after the last several months.  Taking care of yourself will best equip you for emotions that can arise this time of year.  One of the ways that totally invigorated me back to my core was teaching over the last two weeks. It was a joy and pleasure to cover for Computer Science, writing lessons, and mapping out lessons for the long term substitute that we were able to hire this week. I love teaching, and I love kids. I am appreciative of Mr. Higham and Mrs. Bondi that carried the load in the office while I lead these courses.  Over the last week, we certainly had to weather some literal storms. 

Weathering the storm

When a storm is predicted you prepare the best that you can as a homeowner, motorist, or tourist. Your experiences, along with trusting others who have been in similar conditions, best equip you with the knowledge that you need to get through these situations. Likewise, in your life, there are many people that you encounter that have experienced the trials of good and bad times. Listening to the wisdom of family members and trusted adults can provide insight into the best ways to get through difficult times. Knowing that there are others who are experiencing these feelings, or passiveness is an important reality to remember. You are not in this alone. In order to equip yourself fully, it is important to talk to others and share how you are feeling instead of letting the "storm" grow inside of your life.  The third quarter of a school year can be compared to the 7th inning stretch in baseball: the time of year where students can become very restless and lethargic. Every student can fall into this restless period- it is important that parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators work collaboratively to guide students through this seasonal experience.

Creating new habits

The best way to get out of the third quarter blues is to create new habits and routines. This is easier said than done. Students need to choose this response to create the new outcomes that they desire. Light energizes each of us. During the winter, the days seem shorter due to the change in season and the tilt of the earth. Our bodies adjust to this change and we need to create new routines to increase our energy. In the same way, the third quarter can create a "tilt" in our energy to stay on top of our work, exercise, and past routines.  Many students may fall into this trap of the third quarter and wonder what happened when the quarter ends in early March. Instead of wondering where the time went---reestablish the routines that you set forth in the first and second quarters and plowshare the noise of the third quarter.  

Preparing for tomorrow by living today

In the book, Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Program, the authors discuss the success formula that can catapult our responses to any event in our lives.  This formula is simple: E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome) We don’t control the events in life and we don’t directly control the outcomes. However,  we always have control over how we choose to respond. His approach to athletes can align perfectly with our response to events in our life. The key indicator is leadership. This leadership is not only what I can control as a principal. It is what WE can lead as parents, teachers, and coaches to our children--along with how we can support each other in the process. We all need to ask the question--exactly what is it that I am after each day? Having this clarity of purpose will allow us to keep our responses "above the line" of being intentional, purposeful, and skillful whereas living "below the line" of being impulsive, and on autopilot.

Six R Factor Disciplines from Above the Line:
(Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Program)

1. Press Pause – gives you time to think, gets you off autopilot, avoid doing something foolish or harmful, focus on acting with purpose
2. Get Your Mind Right – What you focus on, how you talk to yourself, productive vs negative mindset, Irritated Mindset or Survival Mindset (both below the line) vs. Purpose mindset (above the line)
3. Step Up – Understand the situation, understand what is required of you and respond above the line
4. Adjust & Adapt – Consider the current path of your R Factor habits. Where are they taking you? Where do you want to go? Adjust.
5. Make a Difference – take complete ownership of the experience you give others and your contribution to the team’s culture
6. Build Skill – Elite performers build skill above their talents. Talent is a gift, greatness is a choice.

Under pressure, we do not rise to the occasion. We rise or fall to the level of our training. Therefore, train far beyond the finish line of the third quarter and the outcomes will catapult the goals that you set for yourself. ​

Monday, January 17- NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Day)
Tuesday, January 18- White Day Schedule
Wednesday, January 19- Red Day Schedule
Thursday, January 20- Black Day Schedule
​Friday, January 21- White Day Schedule

Still figuring out your future? Can’t decide on a college major? Don’t know what career to pursue? Then the ASVAB Career Exploration Program is for you! CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance today!

Explore your interests. Identify your strengths. Start opening doors to your future. Participate in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance today!

Whether you are planning on college, a technical school, the military, or you are just not sure yet, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program can put you on the right path towards a satisfying career. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance today!

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help you take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for you. You can benefit from the ASVAB CEP regardless of your plans for after high school. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance to take advantage of this exclusive career exploration today!

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE for senior pictures are Friday, JANUARY 21, 2022

Requirements for your senior picture:

• Pictures can be taken with the professional photographer of your choice. 
• Your picture must be a head and shoulder shot.  If your picture does not meet this requirement,   we reserve the right to crop your picture accordingly. 
• It is recommended/preferred for the picture to have a simple background.  The picture can be taken indoors or outdoors.
• If submitted in color, your picture will be printed in color.
• There should not be props in the picture. We will not accept pictures with hands touching the face or head.  No hats allowed.

Submitting your senior picture:  

• Email your picture to daniel.chenoweth@chardonschools.org (please do NOT reduce quality of photos when sent - at least 300 dpi)
• Send your picture to the high school on a CD as a “.jpeg” file.
• Last resort option, submit a wallet size hard copy photo to the high school office.  

Note:  Digital submissions are much preferred and strongly recommended in order to preserve quality of the photos.

January 19, 2022

What Parents Need to Know About Teen Vape Use
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the LGIR at Chardon Middle School
​
The Chardon Police Department, Lake Geauga Recovery, Ravenwood Health, and University Hospitals will be presenting on evolving trends in vape use among teens and preteens. 
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Questions can be sent to joan.blackburn@chardonschools.org​

MCORE FOUNDATION CARDIAC SCREENING OPPORTUNITY
Chardon High School Heart Screenings for Students
WHEN: Tuesday, February 1, 2021
TIME: 8AM –4PM
COST:$79
LOCATION: Learning Center Conference Room


ALL MCORE FOUNDATION SCREENINGS INCLUDE:
• An ECG and limited Echo test performed by registered cardiac sonographers
• Results read by our team of pediatric and general cardiologists
• Images stored within your secured account for future access or to send to your medical provider
Each test is approximately 10-12minutes and you may use your healthcare spending account or flex care spending account for payment. We encourage you to watch our video to learn more about MCORE Foundation.

The CHS Ski/Snowboard Club is heading to some cool slopes this winter!  Does your son/daughter want to join the fun? There are four separate day trips planned - three Saturdays at Peek ’n Peak Ski Resort in New York and one Saturday at Holiday Valley Ski Resort. Each trip is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). Students can select to participate in just one trip, two ski trips, or all four ski trips… whatever is right for the student. And students do NOT have to already know how to ski/snowboard to participate ... this could be a great opportunity for students to learn the sport! There are options for students to get lessons during every trip. If your son/daughter is interested please see the attached flier for more details, including dates, pricing options, and 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! The first deadline is January 24, final deadline is January 28. If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org or contact her at 285-4057 (x 1718).

1. Go to the main office to pick up a work permit.
2. Top section of the application is to filled out by the student and signed by parent or guardian.
3. Bottom section of the application is to be filled out by the employer.
4. Back section is to be filled out by physician.
5. All sections of the form need to be filled out before processing.
6. You must have one of the following valid forms of ID when you bring form back:

• ​ ​Birth certificate
• Driver’s license
• Passport

Student will return completed form with one of the valid forms of ID.  Mrs. Sprinzl will process the application. It is important to note that we just don't "sign" this form, we have to enter it into a state database.

Please allow 24 hours turn around on permits.

Read this file online.

T​here is so much we can all learn from Martin Luther King, Jr, and not just on the day off we get once a year to commemorate his life! The enclosed is a simple read from Peter Jones of the Job Network.
​
Here are 5 powerful lessons from Dr. King that could help you live better, do better, and go further.

1. Ask why.

And more importantly, ask “why not?” If someone tells you something is impossible, ask this very important question to figure out why they are so convinced, and whether you might be able to offer a solution no one else had seen. When looking for answers to some of the biggest questions of a generation, Dr. King turned to other sources for inspiration. This teaches us the answers to our problems will often come from unexpected corners, and how important it is to learn from other people and other cultures as much as we can.

2. You can’t change change.

Change is constant. Dr. King was initially hesitant to join in the 1963 March on Washington, but he adapted to the evolving movement and ended up leading one of the most moving and effective platforms for social change. Be adaptable. Realize that change is inevitable. All you can control is what you do in the face of it.

3. Find where you can give, not just receive.

Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” In stressful times, it becomes very difficult to focus on anyone but ourselves. But this is a moral requirement, and increasingly more so in our interconnected, fast-paced world. When you’re in a rut, focus on helping people—you’ll be surprised at what a difference that can make.

4. Tune out the critics.

As long as you’ve chosen a path that’s good and a cause that you are passionate about, and as long as you’re pursuing both with integrity, honesty, and concern for others, then you’ll need to tune out the haters now and then. People will always be critical. Rejection will always happen, particularly in the course of a career. But if you know you’re doing the right thing, you should keep doing it.

5. Leave a legacy.

Think about what sort of mark you want to leave on the world. Is the work you’re doing going to make a difference to the next generation? Even if you can’t make an impact on the same scale as Dr. King, you can figure out ways to leave your workplace, industry, etc., a little better off for your having been there.
Jones, Peter. "5 Life Lessons You Can Learn from Martin Luther King, Jr.." TheJobNetwork. 16 Jan. 2017. Web. 15 Jan. 2020. <https://www.thejobnetwork.com/5-life-lessons-you-can-learn-from-martin-luther-king-jr-012017/>

​​​General Quarantine Letter

​Weather Related Information

Mr. Murray’s YouTube Page

The Hilltop Echo (School Newspaper)

Video Announcements: Link for the Morning Announcements

Week in Reflection: This is the Weekly Publication for Parents/Students/Staff

Chardon High School: Program of Study

Chardon High School Bell Schedule; Google Document of our bell schedule

Chardon High School Student Handbook

Teacher Resources for CHS Students 

Student Acceptable Use Policy (All Students Must Sign)
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Chardon High School Google Calendar

Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar

Remind101 Text Message:  https://www.remind.com/join/chs21-22

Twitter- Follow @chs_dmurray  @chardonhs  @toppernation   @chs_AP_Higham  @mrs_bondi

Have a restful weekend with family and friends!

​Douglas Murray, Principal

A New Year.
New Opportunities. 

At the beginning of anything new, we have the opportunity to reflect on moments from the past year and make meaningful resolutions for the upcoming year. In order for any resolution to come to fruition, we need to make changes to our routines or habits. Research states that it takes 21 days to create new habits. Creating new habits, or breaking old ones is challenging but the outcomes can be transformative to the person making meaningful changes. 

Often times, we make resolutions for our health and by the time that spring break rolls around, we are back to our old habits. This year, after once again all of the things that we have faced, I challenge everyone to look at one way that you can make an impact on your life. For students, it could relate to organizational effectiveness--study habits, homework, test prep, etc. It could also connect to putting down technology each night at a certain time.  For parents, it could relate to wellness, or it could relate to scheduled dinners, or even putting your work away at a certain time to be with your children. For staff, it could relate to trying something new within instructional practices each unit, or finding extra patience in the classroom or with technology.

Reflecting on the first semester, I am so proud of our students and our teachers' efforts to focus on the core value of nurture.  Throughout the school year, students could generally experience our energy and focus on our core values during class meetings, in-person learning, hanging out at school events, and community experiences. This year, we really had to be creative in our presentations, podcasts, communications, and connections with students within new parameters. It has not been easy, and each of us play a role in either reading, watching, listening, or experiencing our best practices of the past in new ways. Being optimistic is the one thing that we can all long for in our lives. This semester also gave us the opportunity to reflect on ourselves. Mindfulness of self and others became an important barometer of 2021.  and it should be a sense that we continue to apply into this new year. We need to be mindful of our pulse--personally, mentally, and socially. Likewise, we need to be active listeners and mindful to needs of others and use our resources to assist others . Our country needs to model this more than ever right now, and it can start with us.

The compass, road map, and GPS to all that we do is our mission statement which is enhanced through the magnifying lens of our core values. All of the outcomes in which we gauge learners filters through the creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and community connections that all of our educators emphasize in the day to day interactions with students. Through this daily encounter of learning, our students become exposed to programs, supports, and pathways that help guide them to find their individual purpose.

This new year is up to us. Live it to the fullest. Every single day is an opportunity to seize the day to the fullest. Make today great! Here are some key areas to focus on towards establishing new goals this semester.
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Purposeful Life

Anyone that knows me can share that I wear my emotions on my sleeves. Whether it is a blessing or a curse, there is complete transparency to my emotions.  People who live a life of purpose have core beliefs and values that influence their decisions, shape their day-to-day actions, and determine their short and long-term priorities. They place significant value on being a person of high integrity and in earning the trust and respect of others. The result is that they live with a clear conscience and spend more time listening to their inner voice than being influenced negatively by others.

Make the Right Stuff, the Right Stuff

I learned the value of hard work from my parents, and definitely from my wife who is the ultimate multi-tasker. People who live a life of purpose identify those activities that matter most to them and spend the majority of their time and effort in those areas. Otherwise, it’s too easy to drift away in the currents of life. There is a clear connection to the statement: How we spend our days parallels to how we live our lives. They work hand in hand---reminding us of the important marriage of choices and priorities. 

Passion

My entire life I have found value in pursuing what my passions were. From working outdoors at Sand Ridge to Kirtland Country Club, to teaching, and coaching...I have always loved pursuing areas in my life that I enjoyed. People who live a life of purpose wake up each morning eager to face the new day. They pursue their dreams with fervor, put their hearts into everything they do, and feel that they’re personally making a difference. 

Balance

Finding a balance is essential and challenging. The key is reflecting often and demonstrating your care and commitment to those that you love along with balancing your passion(s). People who live a life of purpose put their heart into their career and into building relationships with friends and family. They also reserve adequate time to satisfy their personal needs. Achieving balance means living up to one’s potential in all facets of life.

Happiness 

Happiness is a choice – not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy. Your happiness will not come to you. It can only come from you. – --Ralph Marston 

I have lived by this mantra my whole life. People who live a life of purpose have inner peace. They’re satisfied with what they have and who they are. To them, the grass is greener on their own side of the fence because of the time spent nurturing and cultivating their purpose. 

Serving

Living a life of service has taught me so much about myself. It has humbled me, guided me, and grounded me in my values. People who live a life of purpose make a meaningful difference in someone else’s life. They do things for others without expectation of personal gain, serve as exemplary role models, and gain as much satisfaction witnessing the success of others as witnessing their own. As the old proverb says, “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” Caring your candle and go light your world in the service of others.

Seizing Moments

Many years ago, there was a movie titled, Dead Poet's Society. In the film there is a scene where Robin William challenges the students to Carpe Diem- Seize the day--and make their lives extraordinary!  He was changing the students perspective and experiences to live beyond the status quo. People who live a life of purpose cherish every moment and seek to live life without regret. They take joy in the experiences that life gives and don’t worry about keeping score. ​

Make the most out of the moments in front of you and seize every single day as a new opportunity to achieve greatness!

The Geauga Public Health Department issued an updated school guidance document related to isolation and quarantine as applied to close contacts and positive cases.  This guidance (linked below) is closely-aligned with the CDC guidance and adjusts the isolation and quarantine periods for those individuals.  

Updated School Guidance
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The Chardon Local School District applied the new isolation and quarantine guidance on January 3 for all close contact and positive cases involving students and staff members. 

Monday, January 10- White Day Schedule
Tuesday, January 11- White Day Schedule
Wednesday, January 12- Red Day Schedule
Thursday, January 13- Black Day Schedule
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Friday, January 14- NO SCHOOL (Professional Development Day)
Monday, January 17- NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Day)

"Train Series"
Anthony Baioni
Grade 9
Art Foundations

"Tiny Animal with Big Ears"
Olivia Driscoll
Grade 9
Art Foundations

Two students in Mr. Herner's Circuit of Success (Entrepreneurship) went above an beyond in their innovation and creativity during their final presentation on the last day of the semester. Inside of their "Shark Tank" presentation, Mason Pinzone and Christian Schneider really had a "ball" coming up with their idea. 

Still figuring out your future? Can’t decide on a college major? Don’t know what career to pursue? Then the ASVAB Career Exploration Program is for you! CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance today!

Explore your interests. Identify your strengths. Start opening doors to your future. Participate in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance today!

Whether you are planning on college, a technical school, the military, or you are just not sure yet, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program can put you on the right path towards a satisfying career. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance today!

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help you take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for you. You can benefit from the ASVAB CEP regardless of your plans for after high school. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, Jan 26th at 8:00am for students in grades 10-12. Sign up in Guidance to take advantage of this exclusive career exploration today!

SUBMISSION DEADLINE for senior pictures are Friday, JANUARY 21, 2022

Requirements for your senior picture:

• Pictures can be taken with the professional photographer of your choice. 
• Your picture must be a head and shoulder shot.  If your picture does not meet this requirement,   we reserve the right to crop your picture accordingly. 
• It is recommended/preferred for the picture to have a simple background.  The picture can be taken indoors or outdoors.
• If submitted in color, your picture will be printed in color.
• There should not be props in the picture. We will not accept pictures with hands touching the face or head.  No hats allowed.

Submitting your senior picture:  

• Email your picture to daniel.chenoweth@chardonschools.org (please do NOT reduce quality of photos when sent - at least 300 dpi)
• Send your picture to the high school on a CD as a “.jpeg” file.
• Last resort option, submit a wallet size hard copy photo to the high school office.  

Note:  Digital submissions are much preferred and strongly recommended in order to preserve quality of the photos.

January 19, 2022

What Parents Need to Know About Teen Vape Use
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the LGIR at Chardon Middle School
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The Chardon Police Department, Lake Geauga Recovery, Ravenwood Health, and University Hospitals will be presenting on evolving trends in vape use among teens and preteens. 
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Questions can be sent to joan.blackburn@chardonschools.org

​​​General Quarantine Letter

​Weather Related Information

Mr. Murray’s YouTube Page

The Hilltop Echo (School Newspaper)

Video Announcements: Link for the Morning Announcements

Week in Reflection: This is the Weekly Publication for Parents/Students/Staff

Chardon High School: Program of Study

Chardon High School Bell Schedule; Google Document of our bell schedule

Chardon High School Student Handbook

Teacher Resources for CHS Students 

Student Acceptable Use Policy (All Students Must Sign)
​
Chardon High School Google Calendar

Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar

Remind101 Text Message:  https://www.remind.com/join/chs21-22

Twitter- Follow @chs_dmurray  @chardonhs  @toppernation   @chs_AP_Higham  @mrs_bondi

Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!
​Douglas Murray