Class of 2019: Parting Wisdom From Your Principal  During the last year or so, after your parents first realized that the rest of your life had inexplicably sped past, they tried not to be obvious. But maybe you noticed. In spite of all that you were going through in school, sports, and even at work, your family tried to slow the calendar, stop the clock. They were trying, of course, to hang on to you. The very thing that they committed to year’s ago- rearing, raising, training you for independence- your parents now began to fear. I’m sure some may have been emotional; they may have been firm, or even built walls between you. Every sign that indicated you had learned and matured and were ready to face the world only reminded them how young you seemed. But your parents couldn’t run from the truth. You were leaving and the day was coming soon. Some of your parents may have been so desperate to hang on that they couldn’t even exult in your growth and progress. Why, you ask, a lot of it was due to your maddening independence, that I-can-do-it-myself attitude that reminded both of them so much of their own adolescence, or even that look that asked, “Why do you have to know everything?” or “What does it matter to you?” may have cemented in their aching heart the truth: You had become your own person. It’s what they had wanted. But, your time together this year went by too quickly. There may have been days when they didn’t want it at all. Yet, throughout all the fights over applications, and deadlines, your parents knew that this was for the best. It’s time. And maybe from their perspective, there will never be a good time. Your parents have realized that the longer they hang on to you, the more they protect you from the real world. If you don’t jump in, you’ll never find yourself. And so they must nudge you from the nest. Seeing you leave for college or your career may remind them of the first time they let you go in the water. Only this time they are not going to be at arm’s length, ready to grab as you panic. They will not stand by with reassuring words that say, “I’m just seeing if you can float alone.” For this is the real thing. Your parents will let you go; you will be on your own, and they will back away. The other metaphor that may come to mind is your first time on two wheels. Mom or dad ran along beside, reaching, adjusting, holding the seat, helping you gain momentum and speed. Soon you were on your wobbly way, unable to turn, riding through puddles, over curbs, slowing to painful, tumbling stops before leaping up to try again. Now they will give your two-wheeler one last shove and watch. No more running alongside. You had enough of that. You won’t admit it, but there will be times when you whirl around expecting your parents to be there. They won't be, and you will think twice about calling, about asking to be bailed out of a jam. There will be bumps and bruises and as much as they would like to protect you from them, your parents will walk away to see you grow. You may be swindled, maybe even endangered because of your own innocence. Your parents could intervene, could warn you, or could slow you on a headlong path to believing someone because “he seemed like a great guy, or she seemed like a great girl.” They could urge you to let time be the test of relationships, to think twice, even three times, before investing in anything. But you must learn from your own mistakes. Your parents and teachers know because they have been there. We all have gone against our own better judgment, so why shouldn’t you? Even I knew better, or should have. I have been told enough times by my own parents. But some things you must learn on your own. You may fail, and you will kick yourself and wonder why you forged ahead. There will come a time that you will know that your life was shaped by the lessons you could learn only from your own mistakes. Graduates of 2019, I am at an age, where I finally can realize the wisdom, encouragement, and love that a parent gives to a child. As a parent of two beautiful daughters--the love shared between parents to their children is never a superficial root that may drive you away from their love, but a permanent foundation that grants you the opportunity to blossom into an adult. You must realize that as you transition into a new chapter of your life, your parents, brothers, sisters, and even your friends are going through the same transition. I know that your parents are so proud of you. Even through the good and bad times of this year, you have grown in such a way that radiates the beauty of every one of you. Graduates, look around. You are so gifted and talented. Your class emulates success. Academically, athletically, socially, and within the community, Your parents, and teachers have watched you grow daily and we are so proud to honor you today in your accomplishments. Many people state that you are the future. You are more than that. You Are The Strength Of Today. Forever in my heart, Mr. Murray Senior Events  Senior Guidelines Because we expect proper behavior from our students at all times, seniors should remember that they are subject to the same rules and regulations as any other students while they are present on school property or participating in any school sponsored activity. It is important for seniors to understand that in order to discourage practical jokes of any kind; typical senior pranks will result in disciplinary intervention from the administration. Should this occur it would mean that the individual(s) involved may not be eligible to participate in graduation exercises. After 13 years of hard work (K-12), this would be a very grave consequence for the student, the parents and the school. Our goal and objective is to see each senior walk across our stage at commencement and receive his/her high school diploma with dignity and pride. Graduation Rehearsal Because commencement exercises are conducted in a formal, ceremonial fashion, it is mandatory that all seniors be in attendance for rehearsal. *Seniors who do not attend rehearsal will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Rehearsal is scheduled on Friday, May 24, 2019, at CHS beginning promptly at 7:30 a.m. in the gym. After practicing in the gym, the seniors will board buses to Mentor Fine Arts Auditorium. Transportation to practice is by school bus only. NO student will be permitted to drive to Mentor. Because there is so much organizing to be done to make the ceremony a positive experience, we need to have the cooperation of all students involved. All seniors will be transported by school bus. Any recognized class activity will be planned, supervised and chaperoned by school staff. If questions arise regarding any activity, please do not hesitate to call Chardon High School. Class Picnic A senior class picnic will be held. (students must find their own transportation to and from the picnic.) More information on the back page. NOTE: Seniors are reminded that it is necessary to pass the last nine weeks and/or the final exam plus have a passing average in a course to receive credit. Failure to meet these requirements in courses required for graduation will result in being ineligible for a diploma in May. Students will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Further clarification is found on page 110 of the Student Handbook. Baccalaureate Baccalaureate services are by definition religious in nature. Designed by graduates, this ceremony is a non-denominational religious service at a local Chardon church. This voluntary activity will be held Friday, May 24, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North Street, Chardon, Ohio Graduation Exercises - NEW INFORMATION Graduation exercises will be held at Mentor Fine Arts on Route 615 in Mentor on Saturday, May 25, at 2:00 p.m. This should eliminate weather concerns while providing an atmosphere conducive to the dignity Commencement should have. Each senior will receive six tickets to be issued at commencement practice on Friday, May 24, 2019. It will be up to you or your senior to reach out to other students/parents if you are in need of extra tickets beyond the original six tickets. Transcripts/Scholarships All seniors will fill out a Final Transcript Request form via Naviance. The Audience In order for any graduation program to be completely successful, the audience too must play a particular role in the proceedings Dignity and decorum are the order of the day. Disruptive or any other such loud behavior is considered inappropriate at a commencement ceremony. No clapping, whistling, shouting, or noise, etc.(at inappropriate times) Please do your part to set a good example for our children. As a courtesy to our graduates, parents, and guests, we ask parents of young children to make some arrangements for leaving these little ones at home. Guidelines for Proper Attire - take pride in your appearance - Because, in a formal ceremony, all participants are dressed in some type of specific regalia or uniform, proper attire is to be worn by all potential graduates during any of the graduation exercises. To be dressed properly, please note the following: · Caps are always worn flat on top of the head, with the point of the cap centered in the middle of the forehead. Caps are never worn at the back of the head. · Tassels are worn on the right side of the cap until such time as commencement honors are bestowed upon the graduates. · Gowns should be approximately 10” from the floor (please hem if necessary). · Gowns should be pressed before being worn to any of the graduation exercises. · NHS Members who end the school year in good standing may wear Honor Cords displayed appropriately over their gowns. After graduation ceremonies, caps and gowns are yours to keep as a memento of the occasion. Any student not participating in graduation ceremonies will receive a refund of cap and gown payment. That attire shall be as follows: · Girls: Red cap and gown with one tassel. Appropriate dress, suit, or skirt and blouse underneath. Appropriate dress shoes. (No tennis shoes or flip flops) · Boys: Black cap and gown with one tassel. Appropriate dress shirt with tie. Appropriate dress slacks (No jeans of any type). Appropriate dress shoes. (No tennis shoes or flip flops). Students not dressed in proper attire will not be permitted to participate in the formal graduation ceremony on commencement day. NOTE: Students will be permitted to wear only one tassel with their cap and gown during the formal ceremony. No flowers, signs, jewelry or other additions are permitted on cap and gown. Prom Prom is May 18, 6-11 PM, at the Croatian Hall in Eastlake. The theme is the Empire State of Mind and the junior class prom committee has been working hard the past five months planning every intricate detail! In order to promote a healthy, safe, enjoyable evening for all students, the following procedures will be in place for the school dance. We encourage families to discuss these rules together. EXPECTED STUDENT BEHAVIOR
In my six years with these procedures in place--we have not had a single problem with students understand our expectations. Prom Court Videos  Brian Gigliotti and Toni StrazinskyAutumn Betarie and Andrew McNaughtonJon McKnight and Jessica DoyleBen Sulka and Anna PastorJenna Mysyk and Dante PerricoUnderclass Schedule During the last week of school, students will follow their schedule for the assigned class periods each day. Students in grades 8-11 need to report to all classes except for study hall. This schedule parallels what we did during midterms. Make-up exams are between 12:00-2:00 PM for exams that students missed on the assigned day. Dismissal is at 11:30 AM each day. School Transportation will run at the regularly scheduled times. Topper Bistro during Finals Monday, May 20th - hot breakfast Tuesday, May 21st - hot breakfast Wednesday, May 22nd - cold breakfast Thursday, May 23rd - no breakfast Chromebook Collection 2019  Fees: Misc, School, Lunch, Library  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 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. Students will not be able to walk at graduation without all school fees: school, lunch, library paid in full. Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride. 440-285-4057 x. 1441 Student Council 2019-2020 Congratulations to the following students that will serve as freshman representatives for student council for the 2019-20 school year: Alexis Jahnke Maysen Jahnke Faith Kilfoyle Sydney Murray Harsh Patel Sarah Sutton Julianne Sweet The following students will serve as sophomore representatives: Josephine Aitken Samantha Brown Maggie Clark Olivia Coble Bryanna Evan Caroline Gaertner Grace Gaertner Izzy Glauser Madison Henson Alexis Jackson Sebastian Marker Paige Patrick Ryleigh Robinson Georgia Riendeau Emma Silk Claire Suszynski Paige Yamamoto Jessica Zalar Sierra Zarcone The junior representatives are: Catherine Condon Karen Landies Paige Lucic Kenzie Morris Lou Piotrkowski Emily Sivula Annie Sweet Campbell Tierney The senior representatives are: Nick Becker Emma Davis Alyssa Fisher Natalie Fullerman Flora Frieden Jake Hamulak Marissa Organiscak Karlie Pirnat Grace Powell Cassidy Robinson Katarina Schultz Katie Suszynski Our first meeting will this Monday 5/20 after exam period 5 at 11:35 in room 209. This meeting is mandatory as we have many items on the agenda!! See you there!! 8th Grade TripWe are forever grateful to the students and chaperones who created lasting memories and relationships while experiencing our treasured history in Gettysburg and Washington, DC! Check out all of the tweets from Mr. Bandiera. Auburn Career Center UpdateGridiron OutingImages of the WeekFinal Reflection This is the last regular edition of the Week in Reflection. After an 18 hour day, I need to close this reflection with my heartfelt gratitude for your support this year. This job has no set hours. I am grateful for those that read the week from my perspective and I will continue to find ways to communicate all of the great things that we accomplish each day at CHS.
If you choose to print the entire year, you will notice over 450 pages of my passion, love, and commitment to the students and staff at Chardon High School. Enjoy the summer. Enjoy the simple things in life. Laugh a little, Live in the moment, and Be YOU. Stay tuned for details coming from my office this Summer. Leadership doesn't take a day off. Blessings to you and yours. Douglas Murray, Principal  May 13-May 17 ScheduleAs we transition into next week, we are administering our last regular schedule of 2019. Our 8th graders will be heading to Washington, DC, on Monday, May 13. Those 8th graders not going on the trip will report to school at the regularly scheduled time. Grades 8-12 will follow the last regular schedule of the year. Embedded in the regular schedule are the senior finals. These final assessments will happen during the scheduled block days. On Thursday, May 16, the Senior Awards are scheduled in the LGIR at 6:30 PM.   Prom tickets were sold this week at school. As we transition into next week, we will have our Prom Assembly on Tuesday May 14. What: CHS Prom; May 18, 2019 6:00-11:00 PM Where: The American Croatian Lodge; Eastlake, OH The prom videos will be posted once all of them are finalized. Prom Volunteers Needed  Senior Picnic Hello All Senior Parents, Thanks to everyone that has already donated items or volunteered to help with this year’s senior picnic (Class of 2019). I know this time of year is already hectic enough for everyone, so just in case the picnic managed to slip by and you forgot to sign up, then let this serve as your reminder. It’s not too late for you to get involved and anything you can do to help make this day special for our senior class will be greatly appreciated. For more information and to sign up, click on this link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c48aaa829a7f94-senior2 Thanks again in advance for all of your support! Jennifer Purchase jpurchase3121@gmail.com May 20-May 24 Schedule  During the last week of school, students will follow their schedule for the assigned class periods each day. Students in grades 8-11 need to report to all classes except for study hall. This schedule parallels what we did during midterms. Make-up exams are between 12:00-2:00 PM for exams that students missed on the assigned day. Dismissal is at 11:30 AM each day. School Transportation will run at the regularly scheduled times. Topper Bistro during Finals Monday, May 20th - hot breakfast Tuesday, May 21st - hot breakfast Wednesday, May 22nd - cold breakfast Thursday, May 23rd - no breakfast Chromebook Collection 2019 It is hard to believe that we are closing out the 2018-19 school year. We have many things to be grateful for and accomplishments to celebrate this school year. During the days of May 15-17th (Seniors) & May 21-23rd (Grades 8-11), students will need to turn-in their Chromebooks & Chargers. School Fees may be assessed according to the condition of your device or failure to return a charger. May 15-17, 2018 Seniors Chromebook Collection (Learning Center) May 21-23, 2018 Underclassmen (8-11) Collection (Cafeteria) The task includes:
Graduation Information  View this file online (Senior Handbook)  Hello! My name is Sylvia Fill I am a senior here at Chardon and my senior project is a video dedicated to the entire senior class set to the song Are We Still Young by Grant, featuring vocals by Jessi Mason. This song is about the wonders of being a kid, the uncertainties of growing up, and optimism for the future, topics which I think are important to all of the senior class. The video consists of images submitted by the senior class themselves, including as many of them as possible, video shot at home and at school by me, and pictures taken by G-TV and Mr. Murray of the senior class from throughout this year. ENJOY!  Fees: Misc, School, Lunch, Library 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 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. Students will not be able to walk at graduation without all school fees: school, lunch, library paid in full. Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride. 440-285-4057 x. 1441 Attention: Juniors and Seniors We will be having a meet and greet with Leadership Geauga next Monday during Topper Time. They are offering a great opportunity to participate in their Youth Leadership Program this summer. We will meet in the guided study area in guidance. Melanie Scanlon, the Executive Director, will be here to share more information about this prestigious program. Please see below for more information about the program. Interested students should let Mrs. Hetrick know by the end of the week. PROGRAMMING Through the Leadership Geauga Youth Leadership Institute, you’ll make unique connections in Geauga County, meet people driving community growth, enhance your leadership skills and develop close bonds with other young leaders. During The Youth Leadership Institute, you will:
April 24-June 28: Application period opens July 3- Candidates will be notified of acceptance July 10- Parent and student information presentation (6:30-7:30 PM) July 14-15- Overnight Retreat (1 PM on the 14th through 4 PM on the 15) July 16-19- Behind the Scenes neighborhood tours (7:30 AM- 4 PM) July 22- Internship readiness and professional communication workshop (8 AM- Noon). July 22- Orientation at Internship site (2-4 PM) July 23- Internship experience (9 AM – 5 PM) July 24- Leadership Learning Defense (1-4 PM) July 24- Closing reception with parents (4-5 PM) DC Trip Reminder Parents of students going to Washington D.C., The time is rapidly approaching for the 8th grade trip to Washington, DC! This Friday, we are meeting with the students to go over the trip details that we shared with parents along with the basic reminders of our expectations of them. On Friday, students will learn about their bus and room numbers. Students will also be connected to their chaperones. Quick Tips: 1. Monday, May 13th: Drop off students at Chardon High School no later than 5:30 AM (Cafeteria) Mr. Bandiera and I will welcome students at the front doors. To expedite the flow, please utilize the main drive similar to an airport express drop off. 2. Attire: Monday (Gray), Tuesday (Red), Wednesday (Black)- no sweatpants (Read pdf below for suggested packing guidelines) 3. Spending Money - $50 to $60 suggested. Parental judgment 4. Wednesday, May 15th: Return to CHS (approx 7:45-8:30 PM) 5. Follow the trip on Remind101: Text @chsdc2019 to the number 81010 Latest weather forecast for DC ... Monday (slight chance of rain with a high of 70 degrees), Tuesday (mostly sunny with a high of 75 degrees), and Wednesday (partly cloudy with a high of 77 degrees). Student CouncilCongratulations to the following students who were elected as class officers. Elected Senior Officers
Elected Junior Officers
Elected Sophomore Officers
The Freshman class will be elected in August. 8th grade AHLIMrs. Yeager took her AHLI students on their last trip of the year at the Holden Arboretum. Thank you to the students and Mrs. Yeager for all of your dedication this year to this great leadership experience! Powder Puff We want to thank everyone who contributed and helped us with the Annual FCS Powder Puff game. We appreciate all of your support and contributions to make it such a fun evening. A total of $1,281.00 was raised, all donations will go to Women Safe. Again, thank you so much. Santa's Hide-A-Way Hollow: Chardon Academy, Guided Study and Freshman baseball team. Approximately 40 students from the high school’s Guided Study Program, the Chardon Academy and the freshman baseball team, accompanied by teachers Sharon Zdesar, Christy Tyminski and Dan Dinko, also a coach, worked at getting Santa’s Hide-A-Way Hollow ready for the summer Christmas season. Rain GardenVarsity Baseball team volunteered Thursday at Munson Township Park for the townships new Rain Garden Project. How about them 'Toppers! The Hilltoppers win the 2019 BOY AND GIRLS WRC Track Championships! Congratulations athletes and coaches! KaplanThis May, Kaplan is providing students a chance to try a Live Online prep class for free. Click on the links below to learn more.   May is Mental Health Awareness Month  Join us as we provide Mental Health Awareness by participating in our upcoming classes and events. On Wednesday, May 15th Billie will be holding a "Growth Through Grief" Suicide/Traumatic Loss Support Group Facilitator Training from 6-8 pm. Please contact our office for more information at 440-286-6264 or email Billie at bolsen@namigeauga.org. An education program, free of charge, specifically for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges. NAMI Basics provides you with skills, knowledge, and a community of people who can relate to your experience. Trained Facilitators will guide you on how to better understand and support your child while maintaining your own well-being. May-June Dates: July-August Dates: Class #1 May 30th Class #1 July 9th Class #2 June 13th Class #2 July 23rd Class #3 June 27th Class #3 August 6th Thursdays @ 9:00 am-1:00 pm Tuesdays @ 12:00 pm-4:00 pm ***lunch will be provided*** ***snack will be provided*** ***Classes fill quickly! Register NOW!!*** Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. Cost of this training is $40.00. Includes meals and materials. YOUTH ADULT Thursday Thursday July 11th, 2019 August 1st, 2019 8:30am–4:30pm 8:30am–4:30pm All programs are held at 8389 Mayfield Rd. Ste A-2, Chesterland OH 44026 Contact Us at (440) 286-6264 or visit namigeauga.org for more information Happy Mother's Day Love you, mom!
After everything you've done for me — the opportunities you've handed me, the countless mood swings you've endured from me, the life you've given up for me — I'm supposed to send you a card with flowers, and that's supposed to be enough? Flowers, cards and massage gift certificates do not get my point across. Taking you out to dinner won't do it justice. Buying you balloons isn't going to inflate my point. All of it seems so… trite. A Hallmark card won't ever be able to explain exactly why I love you. Exactly why I'm proud to call you my mom. Exactly how grateful I am for you. Instead, I'll just tell you. I'll tell you exactly why I respect you, not try and fit it into some two-by-two-inch card. I will tell you exactly what I should say every day of every month of every year. I'll tell you exactly why I love you.
Happy Mother's Day to all of our CHS Moms! Douglas Murray, Principal 2019 Chardon High School Prom CourtCongratulations to our 2019 Prom Court as voted by their peers.
2019 Chardon High School HonorariumsCongratulations to Will and Laine who will lead the class of 2019 into the Mentor Fine Arts Center at our 146 Commencement Ceremony.
Commencement Speaker It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Kelly Moran will speak to the graduating class of 2019.
Innovative, hardworking, charismatic, empathetic, and empowering….these are qualities that Dr. Moran embodies as Curriculum Supervisor at Chardon Schools. As a former principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher, Dr. Moran maintains a strong mental focus on the power of effective teaching and learning practices. Her passion for learning and personal growth will be a great capstone moment for our graduates! |
