December Update

CHARDON HIGH SCHOOL

On December 9th, a group of our students represented Chardon High School by participating in the S.A.D.D. summit at the Quicken Loans Arena.  While there our students were fortunate to hear Billy Cordiss speak, they were also able to collaborate with other schools like Solon and Brecksville-Broadview Heights.  After discussing Billy’s message of taking action and ownership of one’s feelings and choices, our students were able to stay for the Cav’s game v. Portland Trailblazers.

Future Business Leaders of America

A new club is going to be offered to our students next semester.  Mrs. Eby will be facilitating the Future Business Leaders of America.  This group will work similarly to Science Olympiad in that members will compete against other clubs solving problems and developing business models.

Future Business Leaders of America

We are looking forward to growing this program and developing the community relationships needed to prepare our teams for competition.

Potential Bell Changes for 2016-2017

At Chardon High School, we have been investigating a possible bell schedule change for 2016-2017.  Our belief is that our students would greatly benefit from additional minutes of instruction everyday.  We are also attempting to create a schedule that allows for some creativity during the day for students to explore options.  This exploratory time would be called “Topper Time” and could be used for enrichment or reinforcement.  Some of the examples our team has been discussing are below.

Bell Schedule Options

We have had several informal conversations with our student leadership groups.  They have identified some area of weakness in our schedule that we are continuing to address.  There will be more news about these potential changes in coming months.

Mrs. Robinson completed the mock interview lessons in her Careers Class last week.  Students had the opportunity to present themselves to a mock employer.  The students developed a resume and learned about ways to discuss their strengths in an interview setting.  Many thanks to all of the teachers, support staff, and administrators that volunteered to be employers looking for employees. 

Next Week is the End of the Semester

Please find our midterm exam schedule for the week of December 14.  Monday and Tuesday will be regular class days.  There will be no late start on Tuesday.  Wednesday and Thursday will be our exam days.  Students are required to attend all of their classes,  unless they have lunch or study hall on their schedule.  Those lunch and study hall periods will be open campus for our students.  For instance, if your child has lunch 7/8, they are permitted to leave at 10:30 and return at 1:10 for their 10 period exam.  All 
academic courses will be meeting, including Freshmen Mentoring.  December 18, 2015 is the last day of the first semester.

Friday, December 18 is a required day at Chardon High School.  Please note there will be  a late start day for our students.  Staff will be meeting with their collaborative teams in the AM to further their discussions in their professional learning communities.  Students will also have time to complete exams and review them during the day with their teachers.  At the end of the day we will be hosting recording artists, Walk Off Hits from Las Vegas, Nevada.  They have agreed to play a concert at Chardon High School, as they pass through Cleveland on their national tour.  Their lead singer, Ross LaMarca, is a  former Hilltopper.  


Andy Fetchik, Principal
Doug Murray, Assistant Principal
Brian Linn, Assistant Principal

Congratulations to the following students who have been recognized as Students of the Month:

Connor Prusha-French
Madison Brady-Science
Nick Scerbo-English
Phebe Davis-Social Studies
Abbie Greene-Music
Seth Yehl-Math
Morgan Geisheimer-Art
Genna Gabanic-Family and Consumer Sciences
Josh Kelly-Physical Education
Seth Nelson-Business

Also, Congratulations to Mrs. Ellen Clark who was selected as the November Staff Member of the Month.

Mrs. Robinson completed the mock interview lessons in her Careers Class last week.  Students had the opportunity to present themselves to a mock employer.  The students developed a resume and learned about ways to discuss their strengths in an interview setting.  Many thanks to all of the teachers, support staff, and administrators that volunteered to be employers looking for employees.
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