March High School Report
Posted on 25. Mar, 2010 by admin in High School, High School News, Minutes
The High School Report was presented by Carol Fahey.
First and foremost, thank you for the delicious dinner on Parent/Teacher Conference evening, March 10. The staff really appreciated your kindness and generosity.
- State Championship – Eight swimmers placed in multiple events at state. Jamie Englehardt won the state diving championship and set a state record. Sophomore Cailyn Klarich went to state for the vault.
- Cum Laude Society – Sixteen students were honored at the Cum Laude Society Induction ceremony Wednesday, February 24. Guest speak was Rich Cochran President of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy.
- Academic Recognition – We recognized 386 students during the first semester for their excellence in education. Tiger of the Semester – 30 students; Cum Laude Society – 16 students; Principal Academic Distinction – 165 students and Principal Academic Merit – 175 students.
- Scheduling – Our Guidance Department has concluded the student conference phase of the scheduling process. The next few weeks are critical in building the master schedule for the 2010-2011 school year.
- OGT Testing - Our tenth graders are taking the Ohio Graduation Test March 15 – 19. Passing all five sections of the OGT is a graduation requirement, and our goal is for our students to do their very best on this state wide exam. Breakfast will be served to the entire sophomore class the entire week. Our ninth graders will also be taking a practice version of the OGT. This data will determine appropriate intervention that will be provided next year. We will be on a two hour delayed start bell schedule for the week.
- CP4Y Service Awards – Students are currently responsible to accumulate 75 hours to participate in senior project. Many students exceed this on a yearly basis. With the combined efforts of the high school office staff and members of Community Partnership for Youth, students in grades 9-12 who perform 100 plus hours annually will be identified and encouraged to apply for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. CP4Y is our local certifying organization for the award. It is our hope that we will be in the position of awarding several CFHS students at our spring recognition assembly. The Outstanding Volunteer Service Award will also be given to one high school student who has demonstrated a dedication to service that extends above and beyond our requirements.
- Senior Transition Program – A meeting with Karen Lewis, John Rydquist, Loretta Schwalm and Jayne Hasler was held to discuss a transition program for our seniors. The components of the program include: (1) Campus Security, (2) Financial Awareness, (3) Legal Issues being 18 and (4) Panel discussion including time management and health issues. Jayne is currently coordinating this program at Gilmour and we believe this program would also be relevant for our seniors. The program will be conducted on April 13 for our seniors, logistics and the schedule for the day is currently being put together.
- Motivational Speaker – On March 26 we are hosting a motivational assembly with speaker, Chris Bowers. Chris addresses risk taking and empowers students to resist peer pressure. Chris has dedicated his life to the positive influence and motivation of students across the country. The past two years our speakers have had an impact on our students. If you have the opportunity please stop by on the 26th during our motivational assembly.
HIGH SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS
Have you seen these around town? The Music Man will be performed three times in April. The Spring Musical is always a fantastic production. Come out and see it if you can.
March 26 Motivational Assembly Chris Bowers
March 27 – April 2 No School – Spring Break and Good Friday
April 13 Early Release 1:25 – Staff Development Day
April 14 The Music Man Dress Rehearsal 7:00
April 15 – The Music Man
April 16, 17 – The Music Man 7:30
April 18 – The Music Man 2:00
April 22 Hamlet Fine Arts Show
April 30 Student Council Speeches
May 3 – May 12 AP Testing
May 11 Early Release 1:25 – Staff Development Day
May 13 Senior Awards Night (Dessert) 7:00 p.m.
May 14 Spring Fest (seniors last day)
May 15 Prom (Cleveland East Marriott)
May 16 After Prom
May 17 Senior Project Begins
High School PTO Report
The High School report was presented by Loretta Schwalm.
- Thank you to Beth Judge who organized dinner for the teachers and staff during school conferences on March 10th. A special thanks to all the PTO volunteers who provided food and drinks for the event.
- Julie Gosnell requested volunteers to help with another vision and hearing screening due to a large number of absentees during the first screening. It was planned for the morning of Tuesday March 9. Thanks to the PTO volunteers who helped.
- College 101, a program for high school seniors which will focus on preparing students for life away from home, is being planned for April 13th. We will be looking for PTO volunteers to help with this program.
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