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,

This is a lengthy but important update with information regarding upcoming events, testing, scheduling, and other important announcements for the remainder of the school year. Please take some time to review the details below carefully. We want to ensure you are well-informed and prepared for the weeks ahead.

TESTING DAY - MARCH 11th

• 8th and 9th Grade: You will be taking the PSAT.
• 10th and 11th Grade: You will be taking the ACT.
• 12th Grade (Seniors): You will have a Career Day. Mrs. Patterson has posted information about two different assignment options for this day in the Class of 2025 Google Classroom. Please check the Google Classroom to choose and complete your assignment.

10th & 11th grade students will complete/update their My ACT account set-up and other pre-administration activities in their English classes. If your student does not have English at CHS, they can pick up their instruction booklet in the Counseling Office. HERE is a video that is helpful when setting up or updating your ACT account.

HERE is a helpful resource when preparing for the ACT. The site includes free practice tests, information about the ACT and other useful information.

STUDENT SCHEDULING MARCH 11

After testing on March 11th, students will begin scheduling for the 2025-26 school year. Students will be dismissed after their scheduling appointments. Breakfast and lunch will be served at their usual times, and district transportation will run on its normal schedule. Students who do not leave early will stay in the cafeteria until regular dismissal at 2:40 PM.

During the first 2 weeks of March attendance during these weeks is important for scheduling presentations, teacher recommendation conferences, and course selection. Please be aware of the following timelines:

• March 4th: Grade Level Scheduling Presentation
• March 10th: Teacher recommendation conferences
• March 11th: Student course selection in Infinite Campus

Course lists will be sent home with students following the March 4th scheduling presentations. Please review and discuss with your child course selection for the 25-26 school year.

Teachers will make course recommendations for the upcoming school year and conference with students. These conferences are a valuable opportunity for students to discuss their academic goals and explore potential pathways. If a student disagrees with a teacher's recommendation, they should complete a Course Recommendation Override form, which must be signed by both the teacher and a parent/guardian.

ALL students will input their 25-26 course requests into Infinite Campus. Students need to ensure that they know their Student Infinite Campus portal log in. Please see Mrs. Giddings in the Guidance office if help is needed.

As a general guideline, students in grades 9-11 are recommended to take six classes. For seniors, we recommend to take a minimum of five classes to ensure they meet all graduation and eligibility requirements.

We encourage students and parents to actively participate in the scheduling process and take advantage of the resources available to them, including teacher and counselor input.

Building Schedule Week of February 24

Normal FIVE DAY WEEK!

Enjoy your weekend.

Mr. Tomco

Information on Senior Picnic (p.9) has been updated. Click HERE for the Signup Genius.

CHS Topp-notch A Cappella attended the Nordonia Acafest on Saturday, March 15th. It was a great day of workshops and performances. Our ensemble is working on Try Everything by Shakira and Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran for our spring performances. We were able to do a private workshop with a member of the Swedish A Cappella group The Real Group. It was a fun and informative day. The event culminated with an evening performance by internationally acclaimed a cappella group The Real Group, which brought us an amazing performance of pop and vocal jazz. The evening program opened with Nordonia a cappella groups Genesis and Synergy. Special thank you to Crescendo Club music boosters for sponsoring our participation in this great event.

Get ready to be Tangled up in a magical evening! Chardon High School's 2025 Prom is just around the corner!

Date: Saturday, May 10th

Location: LaVera Party Center

Tickets: $80/person

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Theme: Tangled

We are excited to announce that this year's prom will be a Junior/Senior Prom! Please note that due to venue capacity limitations this year only, we are limited to 390 tickets. For future proms, we have secured a larger space to comfortably accommodate both junior and senior classes.

Ticket Information:

Tickets will be available for purchase through Hometown Ticketing. The link will be shared at a later date.

• Senior Ticket Sales: Begin April 4th at 6:00 AM
• Junior Ticket Sales: Begin April 18th at 6:00 AM (remaining tickets)
• TICKET SALES WILL END MAY 2nd

Seniors will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets for themselves and their date, regardless of whether their date is a junior.

Seating:

When purchasing your tickets, you will also select your assigned seats. Please coordinate with your friends which table you would like to sit at, as the seating chart will be strictly followed. There are 43 tables available, each seating 6-10 students.

More information regarding the ticketing link and other prom details will be shared soon. Stay tuned!

Your Life, Your Choice is a county-wide initiative in Geauga County focused on preventing substance abuse, drunk and distracted driving awareness, and promoting positive mental health among youth. It brings together schools, law enforcement, health providers, and community organizations to offer education, support, and resources for students and families.

On MARCH 04, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, SENIORS will be participating in the event at Parkside Church. ALL STUDENTS will ride school busses to the event. Upon returning to CHS, seniors will receive their cap and gown and will be dismissed for the day. If you DO NOT want your child to attend this event, please email adam.tomco@chardonschools.org.

The Protect Geauga Parks scholarship application is due March 16.

Student Council is teaming up with Hilltopper Minds Matter and the National Honors Society to fundraise for the LA wildfires. During the home boys basketball game on February 14th, raffle tickets will be sold to fans for a chance to win the baskets. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for the baskets during lunches the week of February 24th. All proceeds support the relief efforts of the LA fire department. Some gift basket themes include --

• College Dorm Necessities
• Night on the Town
• Game Night
• Spa Day
• Movie Basket

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.

Please join district personnel and families for the Anxious Generation book study! We will discuss tangible ways to guide discussions and create boundaries around technology in your homes and discuss appropriate, positive ways to interact online. The book will guide our discussions, but please feel free to come even if you haven't read the whole thing! We will offer childcare for these meetings. If you plan to attend with children and have not already registered, please register on the attached flyer.

It's February, and that means the Drama Program is busy with preparations for the Spring Musical! This year, our musical is Disney's The Little Mermaid, bringing the popular classic to our CHS stage. We look forward to sharing the magical world "under the sea" with you this March.

COMING SOON: Show Ticket Sales

Show dates and times:

March 13th - 15th at 7:00 PM

March 16th at 2:00 PM

at Park Auditorium

**Ticket sales will begin Friday, February 28th.

Only 1 more opportunity!

These trips are open to any student at Chardon High School (grades 8 through 12) on a first come, first serve basis. The trips will close when the bus is full!

There must be a minimum of 15 students registered for each date in order for that particular trip to run.

Return your selection with payment to Miss Fisher in room 308. THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26.

** Deadline for THE LAST trip = Friday ONE WEEK before the trip occurs

For any questions contact the advisor: Miss Fisher (alison.fisher@chardonschools.org or 285-4057 x1718)

Holiday Valley

TRIP 4: Saturday, March 1, 2025

Requirements for your senior picture:
● Pictures may be taken by a professional photographer of your choice.
● Your picture must be a head-and-shoulder shot. If your picture does not meet this requirement, we reserve the right to crop your picture accordingly.
● It is recommended/preferred that the picture has a simple background. The picture can be taken indoors or outdoors.
● If submitted in color, your picture will be printed in color.
● There should be no props in the picture. We will not accept pictures with hands touching the face or head. No hats allowed.

Options for submitting your senior picture:
● Email your picture to david.massucci@chardonschools.org (please do not reduce the quality of photos you send - send at least 300 dpi).
● Send your picture to the high school on a CD as a .jpeg file.
● Last resort option: Submit a wallet-sized hard copy photo to the high school office.

Note: Digital submissions are strongly preferred and recommended in order to preserve the quality of your photo.

CCP Night Presentation Updates

For any students in grades 7-12 interested in taking CCP courses for the 25-26 school year:

• Begin by viewing the recorded informational session from this year's CCP Night. Click the G-TV Button posted above to access the recording.
• You can view the accompanying slides here: presentation slides
• As a reminder, the steps listed below must be completed by the specified dates in order to participate in the CCP program. That includes participation in any of the CCP courses offered at CHS. This list of courses is linked below.

Registration Steps for First-time CCP Applicants

1. Attend/Watch the CCP Informational Session and complete the attendance form (QR code)
2. Complete CCP Intent to Participate Google Form by April 1, 2025
3. Apply online at lakelandcc.edu/apply (or college of your choice)
4. Complete the CCP Permission Slip and send/email to college
5. Request CHS transcript from Mrs. Giddings
6. Send ACT scores or schedule Accuplacer, if applicable
7. Check your personal email for your acceptance confirmation
8. Once accepted, complete CCP Online Orientation
9. Meet with college advisor (new CCP student only) to schedule classes
10. Meet with Office of Accessibility (if applicable) for students on 504 or IEP plans
11. Register for your CCP courses by May 1, 2025.

**All returning CCP students must also complete their Course Registration forms by May 1, 2025.

Class REMIND code

As spring approaches, many important reminders go out to students and parents that pertain to the end of the year and in preparation for the next year. We strongly encourage students to join their class's REMIND, but also encourage parents to join as well so that you don't miss any important updates. Please see the appropriate codes below:

Class of 2025 - via app (chs-25) / via text (@chs-25 to 81010)

Class of 2026 - via app (chs-26) / via text (@chs-26) to 81010

Class of 2027 - via app (chs-27) / via text (@chs-27 to 81010)

Class of 2028 - via app (chs-28) / via text (@chs-28 to 81010)

Class of 2029 - via app (chs-29) / via text (@chs-29 to 81010)

February 24: CHS Bands Winter Concert

March 4: Your Life, Your Choice SENIOR Field Trip, Cap and Gown Pick-Up

March 7: End of the 3rd Quarter

March 11: ACT and PSAT Testing, Student Scheduling