Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!
The transition back to school was a great success. So many people need to be recognized for their time and talents. Our maintenance staff, custodians, secretaries, and building leadership team worked meticulously to get our school ready for the beginning of school. Our teachers and support staff prepared and planned this summer for the new programs, materials, and technological updates. We have a refined team of employees that truly love what they do each day and celebrate this energy with our students and families. Of course, we have to celebrate the smiling students who were on time and were hugging each other like they haven't seen each other in four years. There is nothing that compares to the community feeling of Chardon. Moments like this remind us why our focus on community stands on top of the core values. Over the last week, our staff collaborated in teams to define the targeted learning outcomes for students. As a building, we met and celebrated many accomplishments from this summer and participated in a poverty simulation to best equip each of our teachers with real-life responses to real-life experiences. The experience was meaningful, transformative, and put life in perspective. The plan to transition eighth grade on Wednesday allowed our students to feel comfortable, confident, and prepared for Thursday's schedule. The student leaders who facilitated many tours shared that our eighth graders were very grateful for the time that they shared with our newest high school students. Thursday was an impressive day. First, our parking lot attendant was so meticulous and helpful to our young drivers as they entered the student lot. School Transportation was on point with drop off, and car riders were following the flow properly. The duration of the day transitioned seamlessly. I was extremely impressed with the hallway flow between periods and the meaningful conversations that were occurring in class. We are running a unique schedule this week into next Tuesday. This schedule provides for class assemblies and time for our counselors to build Topper Time into the schedule. This time also provides our students the opportunity to go through the handbook, secure and set their lockers, and ask questions to their teachers. Although this newsletter only reflects the last two days, there are many things that we are sharing that will help you feel comfortable with the transition to school. Previous Parent/Student Opening Letter Transportation
Chardon High School For students at Chardon High School (grades 8-12) being dropped off and/or picked up, the procedures remain the same as last year. Parents dropping-off/picking-up at Chardon High School enter the school campus via Maple Avenue, drive in front of the high school, and exit the campus via Memorial Drive onto Chardon Avenue. Students at Chardon High School (grades 8-12) riding the school bus will enter the school building via the 200 hallway entrance (via the transportation compound). School buses will be staged for students in the afternoon in front of the high school and on Memorial Drive; exiting the campus both via North Street and Memorial Drive. All Parents/Guardians Please be mindful of the following:
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Late Arrival/Early Dismissal/ Open Campus Applications
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Upcoming DatesAugust 16th: Friday: ALL Students 8-12 (White Day- Periods 1-7) We will be running our WHITE Day schedule. During Topper Time- grades 10 and 11 will have an assembly with the Administration to kick off the year. 8th grade will have lunch during their scheduled period (Topper Time) and grades 9 and 12 will have an extended 4th period to receive the handbook, locker location, and study hall throughout the duration of Topper Time. August 18th Sunday: Meet the ‘Toppers (7:00 PM) Chardon Memorial Field August 19th: Monday: ALL Students 8-12 (White Day- Periods 1-7) We will be running our WHITE Day schedule. During Topper Time- grade 12 will have an assembly with the Administration to kick off the year. 8th grade will have lunch during their scheduled period (Topper Time) and grades 9, 10, and 11 will have an extended 4th period to receive the handbook, locker location, and study hall throughout the duration of Topper Time. August 20th: Tuesday: ALL Students 8-12 (White Day- Periods 1-7) We will be running a special assembly schedule during this day. This presentation will cover topics such as digital citizenship, sexting, and vape education. Representatives and speakers from outside agencies will be present. August 21st: Wednesday (Late Start) 1st Red Day Schedule: Periods 2/4/6 How does it work?
Why is a hybrid schedule better?
How does this impact learning?
How many times does my child meet in classes?
How does lunch work?
August 22nd: Thursday: 1st Black Day Schedule: Periods 1/3/5/7
All School Picture Day 9th and 11th Hearing/Vision Screening August 23rd: First Day of the Freshman Mentoring Program (White Day Schedule) COMING SOON August 26, 2019: 6:00-7:30 PM OPEN HOUSE: Meet the Teachers/Mini-Class Night The purpose of this evening is for structure and meaningful interaction with parents. Parents will follow their student's schedule. Teachers will have (9) minute classes to go through expectations, curricular goals, and answer questions within a controlled environment. The bell will ring with a (3) minute passing time. Parents will follow their son(s)/daughter(s) schedule. The cafeteria will have refreshments, spirit wear, club info. Staff will be available to assist with school online Infinite Campus updates. Topper Time: Grades 10-12
Topper Time was established during the 2017/2018 School Year as an Intervention and Enrichment Period for students in grades 9-12. During the first semester, Topper Time runs in conjunction with Freshman Mentoring so sign up will be limited to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Topper Time occurs on White Days (Monday, Tuesday (Tutor Focused), and Friday) and runs for 26 minutes.
Student Directions: To sign up for a Topper Time, please click on the link under Topper Time Selections. You will be directed to the EventBrite Website for that Topper Time. If this is the selection you would like to sign up for, click the Green Register Button. Enter your First Name, Last Name, and Email Address to register. Please only register for 1 Topper Time per Quarter. Selections are first come, first serve. Selections will fill up quickly. Topper Time Q1 Teacher Topper Bistro
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