ON THE HILL

Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco EMAIL, Seniors

Asst. Principal - Mrs. Heather Rundo EMAIL, Sophomores, Juniors

Asst. Principal - Mr. Edward Yeomans EMAIL, 8th Grade, Freshman

Athletic Director - Mr. Doug Higham EMAIL

ATTENDANCE LINE: 440.285.4052

Website: www.chardonschools.org

Address: 151 Chardon Avenue

Main Office Phone Number: 440.285.4057

CHS COMMUNITY,

We officially wrapped up our first full five-day week, and it was very quiet....

A major highlight of the week was our annual Senior Sunrise tradition on Thursday, August 27. It was fantastic seeing the Class of 2027 gather to kick off their final year together.

TACKLE THE STIGMA

September is World Suicide Prevention Month; let’s make it okay to talk about the stigma and start talking about mental health.

Tonight, we will bring awareness to some of the local agencies here to help. Stop by tables across from the home concession stand to visit with some of these helpers and learn more about ways you can help too.

The high school Sources of Strength Club is selling “Topper Grams” to brighten your students' day. Find them at the end zone and learn more about this district-wide program that promotes wellness through the hope, health, and strength each individual can cultivate in themselves and others.

OPEN HOUSE 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Open House is on Tuesday, September 01, starting promptly at 6:00 PM. This is an opportunity for parents to meet their student(s) teachers, walk their schedule. Teachers will provide a brief overview of their classroom expectations, academic resources and a general introduction about themselves. Please refrain from asking individual questions about your child(ren). Those conversations are reserved for conferences or a phone call/email. Please have a screenshot or copy of your student schedule upon arrival. During lunch or study hall you DO NOT need to report to their lunches or study hall. We hope to see you at Open House on Tuesday.

Period 1 6:00 PM - 6:08 PM

Period 2 6:10 PM - 6:18 PM

Period 3 6:20 PM - 6:28 PM

Period 4 6:30 PM - 6:38 PM

Period 5 6:40 PM - 6:48 PM

Period 6 6:50 PM - 6:57 PM

Period 7 6:59 PM - 7:06 PM

Period 8 7:08 PM - 7:15 PM

Enjoy your weekend.

Mr. Tomco

Ohio Revised Code requires that all public school districts adopt policies prohibiting student cell phone use during the instructional day, with limited exceptions. The law is intended to reduce distractions, increase student engagement, and support a safe and focused learning environment. No changes have been made to policies and the general rule is, "out of sight and powered off." This includes wireless/wired earbuds.

• Approved educational use authorized by a teacher or administrator.
• Needs outlined in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan.
• Documented medical needs requiring device use (with physician documentation).
• Emergency situations, as outlined in the school’s emergency management plan.

Help- we need Topper Shop Volunteers- spread the work and sign up here (BONUES: you get into the game for free + a discount on Topper merch!)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA4AC2EA2F8C61-65123332-2026

Needed- new president starting in January 2027- interested??

GRADE LEVEL COUNSELORS THIS YEAR

12th Grade: Mrs. Patterson

11th Grade: Mrs. Hillman

10th Grade: Mr. Hurlbut

8th/9th Grade: Mrs. Tupaz

GRADE LEVEL REMIND CODES

Join with the below class code in the Remind app OR text the class code (ex. @chs-28) to 81010

8th Grade: chs-31

9th Grade: chs-30

10th Grade: chs-29

11th Grade: chs-28

12th Grade: chs-27

College Guidance Presentations - Senior Classes

Mrs. Patterson presented in English IV and AP Literature classes this week about the college application process.

If you or your student missed these presentations, the slideshow can be viewed here. It is also posted in your Class of 2027 Google Classroom. She will be following up in those classes on Tuesday and Thursday with more helpful tips specific to using SchoolLinks to request transcripts and letters of recommendation.

Parent College Guidance Presentation

Date: Tuesday, September 1st

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (right before Open House)

Location: CHS Cafeteria

**This is the same presentation that seniors saw this past week. If any students were unable to attend during the school day, they are welcome to attend this presentation as well.

College Visits

Sign up for visits on Schoolinks. College representatives will meet you in the Guidance Conference Room at the scheduled time. Click the button, Month by Month College Visits, for the dates certain colleges will be visiting CHS.

Parents - School Links FERPA Authorization

If your student is under 18, you should have received an email from SchoolLinks requiring you to sign the FERPA Authorization. If not, your student can resend you the notification through their account

Please note that this is a legitimate email and the steps do need to be completed. Mrs. Patterson will be unable to send your students' transcripts and other college documents without this completed.

Helpful guides to complete this process:

• Login Guide
• *Use the "forgot password" option.
• FERPA Authorization

LEAF Services

Mrs. Jankowski with LEAF (Lake-Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation) will be here every Friday beginning September 11th to help Seniors with all financial aid-related questions. The sign-up sheet will be located on Mrs. Giddings' desk.

11th and 12th Grade Students

If you (your 11th or 12th grade student) has a study hall at the beginning or end of the day, ** *INCLUDING AUBURN STUDENTS** , you MUST complete a Late Arrival/ Early Dismissal form with a parent signature. Your schedule will only be changed once this form has been received and once it has been approved. Until those are completed, if a schedule has a study hall, they are expected to report to their study hall.

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we kindly remind you to complete the Infinite Campus annual update within the first few weeks of school. This update is crucial to ensure we have all our students' most recent information.

To complete the update, please click the link below for instructions. It only takes a few minutes and helps us maintain accurate records for your child's safety and well-being.

Annual Update: Infinite Campus

Please note that if this update is not completed, your child may be restricted from attending off-campus activities. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.

Our health service team provides first aid, manages chronic health conditions, administers necessary medications, and cares for students who become ill during the school day. We work closely with parents, teachers, and staff to maintain a healthy learning environment for everyone.

Important Clinic Guidelines

• Medications at School: All prescription and over-the-counter medications require a signed medication authorization form from both a parent/guardian and a licensed healthcare provider. All medications must be brought to the clinic by an adult in their original, labeled containers.

• When we suggest a child get kept home: To help prevent the spread of illness, we ask that students be kept home from school for temperature 100 or higher, active vomiting or diarrhea, or an undiagnosed rash. The best practice is for students to not return to school until fever-free and symptom-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) before returning to school. We have to remember that this is just a recommendation, not a rule.

• Emergency Contacts: We have asked parents to ensure contact details and emergency contact preferences are updated with the main office so we can reach parents/guardians quickly if the child needs to be picked up.

• Action Plans: If a child has a known medical condition such as severe allergies, asthma, diabetes, or seizures, parents should submit an updated Action Plan completed by their physician before or on the first day of school. Please keep in mind that these forms sometimes take a while for parents to submit, however. We will update you if a student in your class has a health condition you need to be aware of.

September 01: Open House, 6:00-7:30 PM

September 04: No School for Students, Teacher PD Day

September 07: No School, Labor Day

September 18: Homecoming Parade and Game

September 19: Homecoming Dance

May 01: Junior/Senior Prom