ON THE HILL

Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco (8th Grade/Seniors) EMAIL

Asst. Principal - Mrs. Christina Sherwood (Fresh-Juniors M-Z) EMAIL

Asst. Principal - Mr. Edward Yeomans (Fresh-Juniors A-L) EMAIL

Athletic Director - Mr. Doug Snyder EMAIL

Mr. Douglas Higham (Athletics) EMAIL

Secretary - Mrs. Jenifer Goodwin EMAIL

ATTENDANCE LINE: 440.285.4052

Website: www.chardonschools.org

Address: 151 Chardon Avenue

Main Office Phone Number: 440.285.4057

CHS Community,

Although the first week back from winter break may have felt longer than usual, I'm pleased to report that it was a very successful one.

We understand that the return to school can bring about adjustments, and this week was no exception. Students and staff alike navigated schedule changes and worked through the implementation of late start/early release for our junior class!

Go Bucks! I'm looking forward to cheering on THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY tonight as they strive for another National Championship.

Building Schedule Week of January 13

Normal Building Schedule

Stay warm and enjoy your weekend. O....H......

Mr. Tomco

James Timothy Woods

James was a vibrant 17-year-old with a passion for running and a contagious personality. He was kind, funny, and loved by all. Tragically, James' life was cut short by cyberbullying and sextortion.

James Timothy Woods Legacy

Determined to prevent other families from experiencing their loss, James' parents, Tamia and Tim, founded the Do It For James Foundation. This non-profit organization aims to:

• Raise awareness: Educate the public about the dangers of cyberbullying and sextortion.
• Support mental health: Provide resources and assistance for those struggling with mental health issues.
• Empower youth: Encourage and support young people through scholarships and programs.

The Do It For James Foundation continues to honor James' memory by promoting kindness, supporting youth, and fighting against the forces that took his life.

On January 28th, Tamia and Tim will present to the Chardon community on three different occasions:

• CHS Assembly for students in grades 8-10
• CHS Assembly for students in grades 11-12
• Parent presentation @ CMS, LGIR starting at 7:00 PM

Students who do not wish to attend the assembly will be directed to the cafeteria.

Please click the banner below to review the updated and recently Board of Education-approved CLSD Parent-Student Handbook. This handbook is published annually to help ensure a safe and productive learning environment for students, staff, parents, and visitors. It outlines students' rights, responsibilities, and the consequences for misbehavior. Included in the district handbook is an addendum specific to Chardon High School. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school administration.

Important Information: PSAT for All 8th & 9th Graders

All 8th and 9th-grade students will be taking the PSAT on March 11th at Chardon High School.

There is no cost to parents for this assessment.

The PSAT offers several benefits, including:

• Predicting College Readiness: The PSAT provides valuable insights into college readiness and can help students identify areas for academic growth.
• AP Course Placement: PSAT scores can be used to help guide students in selecting appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
• National Merit Scholarship Program: High-scoring students may qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

We encourage all students to take the PSAT seriously and prepare accordingly. More information about the PSAT will be shared with students in the coming weeks.

Chardon High School will host an ACT preparation seminar on Saturday, February 8th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., here at the high school. Students will learn specific testing & time management strategies to help them score their highest on the ACT—all geared toward increasing their chances for admission & scholarship aid to their colleges of choice. This six-hour session is presented by Next Level Prep, a company known for its subject matter experts in test preparation & college admissions. We highly recommend this seminar for our 10th and 11th grade students who will take the ACT here at the school on March 11th.

Because we are hosting the seminar, the price for our students is $119 each, which also includes a comprehensive workbook, online testing access after the seminar, & free call-in tutoring.

Register online using a credit card for payment at https://www.nlpamerica.com

PSAT 8/9 Seminar

This seminar is aimed at students taking their first college entrance exam-like assessment. Although the session is geared toward a general audience, only students who are academically able and serious will keep up with the pace that material is covered.

The seminar helps students understand the test structure, format, and adaptive component, as well as provides concrete test-taking and time management strategies to enable them to approach the test effectively, all of which will help them on future standardized tests. For the Reading & Writing portion of the test, we spend considerable time on how to address the range of difficulty of questions in each of the four academic content domains and 10 skill sets students will encounter. We then delve into mathematics concepts surrounding problem shortcuts and tricks that students can employ to speed through such problems on the test. Many of these types of problems appear on the PSAT/SAT to separate the most elite performers. Every student gets a reference workbook outlining the test structure and key strategies as well as a large collection of practice questions and answers from the College Board bank of questions.

Next Level Prep is a national leader in PSAT, SAT, & ACT preparation. We currently work with over 100 high schools here in Ohio alone & thousands of students (urban, suburban, & small town/rural) each year in states around the country. Our typical students see a 2.0 composite point increase on the ACT or an 80- point increase on the SAT after taking one of our seminars.

Our engaging instructors consistently score 94%-plus A ratings on student evaluations. So, students emerge justifiably confident—with decidedly less anxiety—about their prospects on the test.

To learn more about our seminars, access our brief, 3:32, informational video at

https://youtu.be/96iH4027ZgM or visit our website homepage https://nlpamerica.com.

Price is just $59 for Chardon High School students.

Register online at https://nlpamerica.com/product/chardon-hs-psat89-seminar-february-8-2025/, using a credit card for the $59 payment. Thank you!

**Please note that your high school asks us to conduct our PSAT seminars on a Saturday to keep regular academic classroom time intact.

Applications are now open!

*Follow the link to apply.*

Priority Deadline = February 7, 2025

General Registration Deadline = February 21, 2025

Welcome Wednesdays

Unsure of your top two programs? Not quite sure if you want to apply or not?

Every Wednesday (beginning December 4th - April 30th) students interested in Auburn can sign up to visit on a Wednesday morning and see the programs while current juniors are there.

Please see Mrs. Giddings in Guidance for a permission form. These forms must be turned in by the Tuesday prior to the intended visit day.

After Prom & PTO's next meeting will be this Monday, January 13 at 7:00pm in the CHS Media Center. Please use Door #22 on the east side of the building. We will begin planning for the After Prom event at this meeting. We are looking for After Prom planning chairs to head up the planning of areas like prizes, games, and decorated spaces. Here is the link to sign-up to chair a planning subcommittee.

There are still open slots to help with Basketball Concessions:

Girls Basketball Concessions

Boys Basketball Concessions

We also need a few volunteers (who do not have a current senior at CHS) for the Scholarship committee which involves reviewing scholarship applications in the early spring. If interested, email chardonafterprom@gmail.com.

Hope to see you at Monday's meeting. Email us at chardonafterprom@gmail.com with questions or to learn more about these volunteer opportunities.

January 6-17: End of Course Exams

January 20: No School, MLK Day

January 28: Student Assembly, Parent Presentation - "Do it for James" Foundation

January 30: Battle in the Barn

February 9: PSAT 8/9 Seminar