CHS Ranked in the Top 100 Ohio High Schools Chardon…

May 2, 2013

CHS Ranked in the Top 100 Ohio High Schools
Chardon High School has once again made the list of high schools considered the best in Ohio and the nation, according to a recent article in U.S. News and World Report. Of 21,035 schools reviewed nationwide for the “Best High Schools” report, 234 Ohio schools made the list, including Chardon, Kenston, Mentor and West Geauga.
Schools were awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards, how well they prepare students for college, and other factors. Chardon High School is ranked 73rd within Ohio (up from 87th last year) and ranked 1,367th nationally, achieving a Silver Medal. The AP participation rate at Chardon High School is 35 percent.
“I am extremely proud of the dedication and commitment from our staff,” said Chardon High Principal Andy Fetchik. “Their focus on student achievement is testament to this honor. We would not be recognized for this award without our student’s demand for a rigorous curriculum and their parents’ support.”
“Project Linus” Service Day
Hambden Elementary School recently provided a rewarding and fun service opportunity for its students when it hosted a school-wide “Project Linus” service day. With the help of adult and high school volunteers, students made fleece blankets to share with children in need.
Service project coordinator Stephanie Seabeck said, “the Project Linus blankets provide a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.”
The gift of new, handmade blankets lovingly created by the student “blanketeers” was a great way for Hambden students to help others in need.
Crescendo Club Tag Day
Help keep the Chardon schools music program strong. Support us on Tag Day May 18 with a donation.
Band members and music students will be going door to door in the school district asking for donations and promoting the marching and music programs as student ambassadors. Students will be wearing their band uniforms or red T-shirts.
The funds raised will be used by the Crescendo Club music boosters to purchase things such as sheet music, uniforms, instrument repairs and general program costs for grade K-12 students. Make checks payable to Crescendo Club.
Contact the music department with any questions: melissa.lichtler@chardonschools.org, tracy.paroubek@chardonschools.org or fritz.streiff@chardonschools.org.
Chardon Evirothon Team Headed to State Competition
The Ohio Envirothon is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in the environment and natural resources among high school students. The Envirothon tests students’ knowledge of soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology and current environmental issues. In addition, the Envirothon encourages cooperative decision-making and team building. While each student on an Envirothon team is challenged to contribute his or her personal best, the score that counts at the end of an Envirothon is the team score.
The Chardon Envirothon program, under the direction of Chemistry teacher Marilyn Rohr, has a long history of successful teams competing at the state and national levels. On that note, kudos to both of 2013 Chardon’s teams, which each took first place at the regional competition and are now headed to the state competition June 9 and 10.
Artwork Selected For Exhibition
The Chardon High School Art Department is proud to announce that Scarlet Detweiler had artwork accepted for inclusion in the 2013 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. Scarlet’s work was one of 300 pieces selected from more than 12,000 entries from across the state.
Do not miss the outstanding student show, a testament to the high quality of visual arts education that exists in the state. The exhibition, which is being held at the James A. Rhodes Office Tower, 30 East Broad St. in Columbus, is open to the public through May 16, weekdays only.
It is vital that the community understands the value and importance of arts education and the positive impact it has on the students.
Science Day
Chardon Schools’ first Family Science Day, which was held April 20, was an overwhelming success with more than 300 students and their families inquiring, discovering and having plain old fun together. The event clearly proved to be a great way to get families excited about science. It also encouraged parent involvement and sparked plenty of interest among the students as they participated in a variety of simple inquiry-based science activities.
Research shows that student test scores and enjoyment of learning dramatically increase with parent participation. On that note, special thanks go to the teachers, parents and high school students who manned more than 25 unique, hands-on science stations that allowed the younger students and parents to have fun learning together.