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8/3/2018 Welcome Back Letter V. IIUpdated: August 3, 2018
I have spent most of my life writing and speaking in metaphors, analogies, and parables. Empowering people to reach beyond the surface of knowledge is one key to the success of any organization. Furthermore, cultivating a community that thrives and nurtures students to define themselves (within their story) is what makes us so strong at Chardon.
Since commencement, we have been working hard to prepare for the next school year. My awesome summer team was able to take some time for themselves and wholeheartedly be present for their families. As my family escaped to South Carolina, gentle tones rang beneath my feet--the soothing sound of the waves. When you really take the time to think about it--- the beauty of waves are extraordinary. They are sometimes gentle, sometimes rough, and always returning back into the vast ocean. Whether it is high tide or low tide, the beauty of the gravitational pull of the moon reminds us of nature's glory of ultimate cause and effect. The softness of the ocean can become a stress relieving baptism; returning us to our original peacefulness. Boy, did I need that gentle reminder after a year of waves. We all did. On our drive back north, I read Tuesdays with Morrie aloud to my family. The book created an opportunity for my family to be reminded of the waves that face us in our lives, and how we respond to the events that we are faced. The poise and extraordinary message creates immediate reminders of our purpose in life: giving of ourselves in the service of others. In one prologue to a chapter, we read an anecdote about a wave that was fearful of the shore. “Okay. The story is about a little wave, bobbing along in the ocean, having a grand old time. He's enjoying the wind and the fresh air-until he notices the other waves in front of him, crashing against the shore. "My God, this is terrible," the wave says. "Look what's going to happen to me!" Then along comes another wave. It sees the first wave, looking grim, and it says to him, "Why do you look so sad? The first wave says, "You don't understand! We're all going to crash! All of us waves are going to be nothing! Isn't it terrible?" The second wave says, "No, you don't understand. You're not a wave, you're part of the ocean.” ― Morrie Schwartz Together, we have rode the waves of many blessings and challenges in the past year. Simmering to the surface is the reality that your influence matters, your words matter, and your efforts are the key elements that make us so strong. You are part of a much larger community at Chardon. As we plan and prepare for the dawn of a brand-new academic year (and approach to learning as an 8-12 building), we have so many things to look forward to at Chardon High School. We have such strong educators and wonderful students that walk the halls here every single day. We are embarking on a whole new experience that will catapult a generation of learners to an ever-changing world. The adjusted bell schedule, new Topper Times, Circuit of Success, new class rosters, and a refreshed group of refined educators are just a few snapshots of the exciting energy that we will embrace this August. We are excited to welcome to the team: Dr. Becky Schneider (Science), Mrs. Kelly DiCato (Math), and Kyle Kovach (8th Grade Counselor). Likewise, we are very excited to welcome to our building: Stephanie Clements (Art), Joanne DeShetler (ELA), Melissa Downs (ELA), Tara Kaiser (ELA), Heather Biernacki (ELA), Vince Bonvissuto (Math), Stephanie Steinmetz (Math), Dominic Salatino (Math), Tracy Paroubek (Music), Brad McGovern (Science), Amanda Yeager (Science), Dwight Goss (Social Studies), Dan Heintz (Social Studies), Erin Grubach (Special Education), Karen Fisher (World Language), Diana Thompson (Secretary-Main Office), Kim Avery (AD Secretary), Stacie Kimpton (Secretary- Library), Joanne Canonico (Tutor), Wes Wertz (Custodian- 2nd Shift), Paul Driscoll (Custodian-2nd Shift). Cultivating is an essential task of any person working the land. In a like manner, we cast many seeds of learning amongst various ‘hilltoppers. What becomes essential in the art of educational cultivation is preparing students to see that the harvest may come various times within their high school days. The benefits of the hard work is what can help change the culture of fixed mindsets towards more of a growth mindset and goal setting. To best prepare for the new year I would like to share with you some important dates: 
August 7th Senior Parking Permits (8:00-2:00pm)
August 8th Junior Parking Permits (8:00-2:00pm) August 10th Meet the ‘Toppers 10th/11th/12th Chromebook Distribution August 11th Back to School Picnic 1:00-4:00pm August 13th 1st Day for Teachers Welcome Back Convocation 8th Grade Orientation 8th Grade Chromebook Distribution August 14th Teacher Work Day 9th Grade Orientation 9th Grade Chromebook Distribution August 15: First Day for Students (White Day- Periods 1-7) August 16-17; 20-21 (White Day- Periods 1-7) August 22: 1st Red Day Schedule: 2/4/6 August 23: 1st Black Day Schedule: 1/3/5/7 August 23: All School Picture Day 9th and 11th Hearing/Vision Screening Other key dates During the days of August 10th, 13th, and 14th, students will have the opportunity to pick-up their Chromebooks in the Learning Center with the purpose of having them to start the year off without any interruption to the academic calendar. The following times will be allotted for students to arrive at Chardon High School to collect pick-up their device: August 10, 2018 (12:30 - 3:30 PM) and (5:00 - 6:00 PM) SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS ONLY August 13, 2018 (12:30 - 3:30 PM) and (5:00 - 6:00 PM) EIGHTH GRADERS ONLY August 14, 2018 (12:30 - 3:30 PM) and (5:00 - 6:00 PM) FRESHMEN ONLY August 13: Eighth Grade Orientation 6:00-7:00 pm 8th graders will come to school and meet the administration, School Counselors, and Freshman Mentors who are available. The meeting will include: Admin information, Guidance info, and students being escorted by CHS students to get acquainted with the building. August 14: Freshman Orientation 6:00-7:00 pm 9th graders will come to school and meet the administration, School Counselors, and Freshman Mentors who are available. The meeting will include: Admin information, Guidance info, and students being escorted by CHS students to get acquainted with the building. August 27, 2018: 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. Parent Teacher Conferences 2018-2019 1st Semester Quarter 1: October 3, 2018 (4:30-8:30) Quarter 2: November 1, 2018 (4:30-8:00) 2nd Semester Quarter 3: February 5, 2019 (4:30-8:30 PM) Quarter 3: February 21, 2019 (4:30-8:00) As we transition into August, I will share specific details for parking passes, student schedules, and transportation procedures. I am looking forward to seeing you all in a few weeks. We are busy preparing the building for a new year and I am very grateful for the work that our custodial, and maintenance staff have put in. In the meantime, Enjoy the comfort of this weather with your family and friends! See you soon. Parking Passes
Chardon High School2018 - 2019 Parking Application
BRING this Registration Application with you to register for a parking permit. Senior parking permits will be available for sale beginning August 7, 2018 from 8 o’clock am to 2 o’clock pm. Juniors parking permits will be available for sale beginning August 8, 2018, from 8 o’clock am to 2 o’clock pm. Senior students that are Mentors for the Freshman Mentoring Program, parking permits are reserved for you and will be available for sale beginning August 6, 2018. They may be purchased 8 o’clock – 2 o’clock Monday through Thursday. ******* If you are a CCP Student tell Mrs. McBride at time of registration. ******* All student-driven motor vehicles must have a C.H.S. registered parking sticker in order to park in the upper lot (next to Maple E.S) AND the lower lot (near the tennis courts). The registration and sticker will cost $ 65. If the original is lost, a replacement will be issued at a cost of $15.00. When applying, students must show a VALID Ohio Driver’s License No temporary driver permits will be accepted. ALL school fees must be paid for the current school year and/or previous school years. Please submit a separate check for any activity/participation fee. Include the name of the activity, student’s name, grade on the bottom left corner. Checks and money orders are preferred. Cash must be the exact amount. Students can have their parking permit revoked without refund for any of the following occurrences (but not limited to) during the school year: 1. Any out of school suspensions, 2. Excessive tardies to school, 3. Driving in a manner that is perceived as reckless or unsafe by school personnel, 4. Loitering in the Student Parking Lot area, and 5. Violations of Student Code of Conduct. The administration or designee, law enforcement and law enforcement dogs may be used to patrol the school facilities and the surrounding grounds, including the lockers, and parking areas. Use of the law enforcement dogs may be unannounced and random. If a trained law enforcement canine alerts to a particular vehicle, locker or other container, it shall create reasonable suspicion to search that vehicle, locker or container in accordance with this policy. Parking permits are NON-Transferable and are NOT to be shared with a friend or sold to another student. 
Infinite Campus: STUDENT LOGIN INFORMATION
This information pertains to IC student accounts ONLY. Parent accounts have not changed.
The login is the full email address including @chardon.us example: jd.6789@chardon.us The initial temporary password is their student ID. example: 0004521 All current year student accounts for IC have been changed to this format. All new student accounts for IC will be created using the same format. Below are sample prompt screens detailing what students will see. URL: https://lgca.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/chardon.jsp 
Change Password.
Enter student ID as Old Password. Passwords will need to be 9 characters in length and may include letters, numbers, and some special characters. 
Schedule for 1st Week of School
Wednesday, August 15: White Day
We are running a White Day Schedule for the first several days of school. Adjusting back to school will allow for class meetings, locating lockers, going through the handbook, scheduling Topper Times, and scheduling the Circuit of Success for the 1st quarter for grades 9-12. The 8th grade will also begin their Circuit of Success experiences.
1st Day Of School: Welcome Back! Note the schedule for the day. 1st 7:20 - 8:07 (47) 2nd 8:11 - 8:58 (47) 3rd 9:02 - 9:49 (47) 4th 9:53- 10:40 (47) Grade 12 Meeting 10:44 - 11:10 (26) w/Admin: Handbook, Expectations (GYM) Grade 9-11 Extended 4th period: Locate Lockers (Stay in 4th Period) 5th A (8th Lunch) 10:44 - 11:14 (30) LUNCH 11:18 - 12:10 (52) 5th Period CLASS 5th B (9-12) 11:14 - 11:44 (30) LUNCH 11:48 - 12:44 (56) CLASS 5th C (9-12) 11:14 - 11:40 (26) CLASS 11:44 - 12:14 (30) LUNCH 12:18 - 12:44 (26) CLASS 5th D (9-12) 11:14 - 12:10 (56) CLASS 12:14 - 12:44 (30) LUNCH CIRCUIT (8th) 12:14 - 12:44 (30) locate Lockers/ Intro to Circuit of Success 6th 12:48 - 1:35 (47) 7th 1:39 - 2:26 (47) Thursday, August 16: White Day
1st 7:20 - 8:07 (47)
2nd 8:11 - 8:58 (47) 3rd 9:02 - 9:49 (47) 4th 9:53- 10:40 (47) Grade 9 Meeting 10:44 - 11:10 (26) w/Admin: Handbook, Expectations (GYM) Grade 10-12 Extended 4th period: 12th grade- Locate Lockers(Stay in 4th Period) 10th/11th grade- Handbook 5th A (8th Lunch) 10:44 - 11:14 (30) LUNCH 11:18 - 12:10 (52) 5th Period CLASS 5th B (9-12) 11:14 - 11:44 (30) LUNCH 11:48 - 12:44 (56) CLASS 5th C (9-12) 11:14 - 11:40 (26) CLASS 11:44 - 12:14 (30) LUNCH 12:18 - 12:44 (26) CLASS 5th D (9-12) 11:14 - 12:10 (56) CLASS 12:14 - 12:44 (30) LUNCH CIRCUIT (8th) 12:14 - 12:44 (30) Grade Level Meeting (GYM) 6th 12:48 - 1:35 (47) 7th 1:39 - 2:26 (47) Friday, August 17: White Day
1st 7:20 - 8:07 (47)
2nd 8:11 - 8:58 (47) 3rd 9:02 - 9:49 (47) 4th 9:53- 10:40 (47) Grade 9-12 10:44 - 11:10 (26) Grade 9 FMP Begins (Day 1) with Senior Mentors Grade 10-12 Extended 4th period: 12th grade-Topper Time Sign-Up (Stay in 4th Period) 10th/11th grade- Study Hall 5th A (8th Lunch) 10:44 - 11:14 (30) LUNCH 11:18 - 12:10 (52) 5th Period CLASS 5th B (9-12) 11:14 - 11:44 (30) LUNCH 11:48 - 12:44 (56) CLASS 5th C (9-12) 11:14 - 11:40 (26) CLASS 11:44 - 12:14 (30) LUNCH 12:18 - 12:44 (26) CLASS 5th D (9-12) 11:14 - 12:10 (56) CLASS 12:14 - 12:44 (30) LUNCH CIRCUIT (8th) 12:14 - 12:44 (30) Circuit of Success Day 1 6th 12:48 - 1:35 (47) 7th 1:39 - 2:26 (47) Monday, August 20: White Day
1st 7:20 - 8:07 (47)
2nd 8:11 - 8:58 (47) 3rd 9:02 - 9:49 (47) 4th 9:53- 10:40 (47) Grade 10/11th 10:44 - 11:10 (26) w/Admin: Handbook, Expectations, Topper Time sign-up Grade 9 FMP (Day 2) with Senior Mentors Grade 12 Extended 4th period: 12th Study Hall (Stay in 4th Period) 5th A (8th Lunch) 10:44 - 11:14 (30) LUNCH 11:18 - 12:10 (52) 5th Period CLASS 5th B (9-12) 11:14 - 11:44 (30) LUNCH 11:48 - 12:44 (56) CLASS 5th C (9-12) 11:14 - 11:40 (26) CLASS 11:44 - 12:14 (30) LUNCH 12:18 - 12:44 (26) CLASS 5th D (9-12) 11:14 - 12:10 (56) CLASS 12:14 - 12:44 (30) LUNCH CIRCUIT (8th) 12:14 - 12:44 (30) Circuit of Success Day 2 6th 12:48 - 1:35 (47) 7th 1:39 - 2:26 (47) Tuesday, August 21: White Day
Regular White Day Schedule: w/Topper Time
Wednesday, August 22: RED Day
Regular Red Day Schedule: w/ late start
Thursday, August 23: Black Day
Regular Black Day Schedule
Friday, August 24: White Day
Regular White Day Schedule: w/Topper Time
Open Campus
Open Campus is available to seniors, juniors, and sophomores with a valid Chardon High School parking pass. Students may apply for OPEN CAMPUS for any period of the day in which they have a study hall listed on their schedule. To apply for Open Campus, you must have earned a 3.0 or above GPA the quarter prior to which you are applying. In addition, students are expected to maintain a 3.0 or above GPA throughout the school year. If you are interested in applying, please fill out this form. Once you fill out the form, you can see Mr. Bandiera (Last Names A-L) or Mr. Higham (Last Names M-Z) to obtain your pass. (Chardon High School handbook pp.113-114)
Student Handbook
Morning and Afternoon Transportation Routes at CHS
Dear Parents/Guardians:
In anticipation of the start of the school year, we wanted to communicate a change in our traffic flow through the middle school and high school campus. Chardon Middle School For students at Chardon Middle School (grades 4-7) being dropped off and/or picked up, the drop-off/pick-up will be at the middle school doors facing the football stadium. Parents will enter the school campus at the east entrance of the high school via Maple Avenue, drive in front of the high school, proceed west on the Alcan (past the track and stadium), and exit the campus on North Street at the middle school. Traffic on the Alcan (during school hours) will be one-way (east to west, exiting on North Street at the south exit). Students at Chardon Middle School (grades 4-7) riding the school bus will enter at the main office entrance. School buses will be staged for students in the afternoon in the North Street parking lot, and will exit the campus via North Street at the north exit. Students (grades 4-7) arriving late to the middle school, must sign in at the main office, and as such, may be dropped off at the main office entrance (enter at the North Street parking lot). 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, on Memorial Drive, and in the Alcan; and will exit the campus both via North Street and Memorial Drive. All Parents/Guardians Please be mindful of the following:
We appreciate everyone’s attention and flexibility as we continue to monitor our traffic flow for the safety and security of all of our students. Enclosed are several diagrams for your reference. Morning Procedures
Afternoon Procedures
Sincerely,
Michael P. Hanlon, Jr., Ph.D. Superintendent Back to School Picnic
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