Principal's Updates
Course Scheduling Information Night
This is an informational program for all families of students. The rationale of this program is to provide greater access of information relating to general high school course selection including College Credit Plus, Excel Tecc, and Advanced Placement. Parents and students are encouraged to attend in preparation for the scheduling process throughout the month of February. The program will begin with presentations in the PAC at 6:00pm. Members from all CFHS academic departments will be accessible in the PAC Lobby as well as CCP representatives from various institutions will be in attendance.
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ellefaire Services at CFHS
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District partners with Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau (Bellefaire) in order to provide mental health services to students. One of Bellefaire’s programs, the Social Advocates for Youth (SAY), provides prevention and consultation services to youth who are struggling with any issues related to adolescence such as bullying, relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, and/or substance use. SAY services are provided by licensed mental health professionals at no cost to students or families. Students are able to receive services in individual sessions and in small groups.
In an effort to improve meeting the social-emotional needs of students, SAY services are available to all students. Information shared by your child with SAY is confidential and will not be shared without consent unless there is a concern regarding safety or risk. If SAY has any concerns about your child, related to safety or risk, all appropriate parties will be notified immediately.
You do not need to take any action if you wish for your child to have access to SAY services. However, if at any time, you do not consent to your child’s participation in SAY, you must return the bottom portion of this
document
to Jennifer Bencko, Director of Pupil Services.
If you would like more information about SAY, you may visit:
We appreciate your support in our efforts to provide social-emotional support for your student.
CFHS PTO Book Orders - Semester 2
Orders will be accepted through Wednesday, January 8th. The books will be delivered to students at CFHS. You can order just one book, or all books required by a specific class. The books are offered in partnership with PTO and Fireside Bookstore.The books are the same retail price as the bookstores, but Fireside donates back 20% of total sales to our school if ordered through PTO.
There are now two ways to order and pay for Semester 2 English books: Print out and fill in the order form found in the link
HERE
and send into CFHS (box outside of office) or drop off to Chrissy Barr with a check for payment. 112 Waverly Lane, Chagrin Falls OH 44022. Please make checks payable to: CHAGRIN FALLS PTO
New books can also be ordered and paid for through Paypal. To order online,
CLICK HERE
Any questions please contact: chrisandchrissybarr@gmail.com
Monica Asher
Principal, Chagrin Falls High School
Asst. Principal's Updates
TIGER PERK Holiday Season Promo
Wondering what all those TST* Chagrin Falls charges are on your debit card? Well it’s TIGER PERK CAFE of course! If your child doesn't have a debit card or you're just looking to buy them something special for the holiday season, consider purchasing a Tiger Perk Gift Card. For every $50 gift card purchased, you get a $10 bonus! Please click
HERE
for more information.
Semester Exam Schedule
Students will be permitted to arrive for their first exam and leave after their last exam. Students are not permitted to leave campus between exams. The Commons, Library and Upper Library will all be available to students during exam time. Student exam permission form can be found in High School main office and linked
HERE
.
Semester Attendance
As we approach the end of the first semester, please take a few moments to review the attendance and absence information linked
HERE
. Included is information relative to Planned absences, what to do if your child has an appointment, and information relative to excessive absences and habitual truancy. This information can also be found on the left hand side of the High School website under the Absences tab.
Attention Freshman Parents
Link Crew will be hosting Cocoa and Cram next Tuesday December 17th during Tiger Period in the Commons. Leaders will be helping students get prepared for exams - what to expect, and ways to study. Hot Chocolate and Cookies will be provided. Freshmen please sign up ahead of time with the link found on Ms. Ashkettle and Ms. Phillips Google Classroom websites.
Midterm Exam Stress Relief
The High School will be hosting Swenson's Food Truck on Wednesday December 18th (
flyer linked here
) and welcoming back our Therapy Dogs on December 19th,
(
flyer linked here
).
Seniors with Open Campus
All seniors with schedule changes for the 2nd Semester must fill out a new
Open Campus form
found in the High School Office.
Amanda Rassi
Assistant Principal, Chagrin Falls High School
Important Dates
December
12/18 - 12/20:
Semester Exams
12/23 - 1/3:
Winter Break
January
1/6:
Teacher Records Day - No School
1/14:
2nd Semester Add Course Deadline
1/16:
Excel TECC Interview Day
1/17:
Teacher Professional Development - No School
1/20:
Martin Luther King jr. Day - No School
Athletic Update
Watch Chagrin Falls Home Games on the NFHS Network
Thanks to the donation of the Chagrin Falls Booster Club events at Harris Stadium and Quesinberry Gym now have a new camera system that will live stream the home contests (excluding tournaments). All you have to do is login by clicking the link below...select Chagrin Falls..create an account and purchase a monthly or annual pass.
Get Your Adult or Student Pass for the Winter Sports
Go to
https://events.ticketspicket.com/home
and select Chagrin Falls High School. Adults can get a 10 event pass for $40...students can still get their student pass that will get them into each home game for $50.
Second Quarter Grades
The end of the second quarter is coming...any student-athlete who does not pass 5 credits OR fails more then one class will not be eligible for the 3rd quarter, which means the rest of the season for winter sports athletes. Please remember this is QUARTER grades not semester grades.
Athletics and Inclement Weather
There is a small chance we could have bad weather this winter. If school is cancelled there is a chance there could still be optional practices. These practices are not mandatory, and are only allowed if the weather improves. Coaches will communicate if they plan on having a practice.
Fitness Center
Everyday school is in session (except finals or professional development) the fitness center is open after school from 3-4:30. Please be aware it could get canceled if the supervisor cannot make it and a fill in cannot be found. We will try and let everyone know as soon as possible.
Charlie Barch
Athletic Director, Chagrin Falls High School
charlie.barch@chagrinschools.org
Counselor's Corner
PSAT Results
2019 PSAT/NMSQT results will be available to students via the College Board website December 9 - 11. To learn how to access your child's scores, click
HERE
.
Second Semester Schedules
Students will have access to their schedules at the start of the second semester. Student schedules reflect the courses selected during the scheduling process and thus, schedule change requests will not be accommodated. Counselors are not able to change schedules to accommodate requests for a specific teacher, senior open campus privileges, or changes in electives (e.g., Business to Art). Please reference the schedule change policy below:
Schedule Change Policy
One of the following criteria must be met to have a schedule change:
Student schedule does not include the minimum required number of 6 classes each semester;
Adjustments due to the successful completion of summer coursework or summer school;
Error in a student’s schedule due to academic misplacement;
Error in a student’s schedule due to a clerical mistake.
Adding a course:
Without dropping any scheduled courses, a student may add additional course(s) where
enrollment permits and without any alteration to the original schedule.
Lowering a level:
Students will be permitted to lower a level, for example, Honors English to CP English,
with the recommendation of the teacher
at the semester only
. Seniors who make
schedule adjustments after college applications have been submitted will be required to
inform the institution of the change in their schedule.
Excel TECC
The application deadline for Excel Tecc programs is January 9, 2020. The application is accessible online:
Interview Day is January 16, 2020 at Mayfield High School.
Scheduling for the 2020-2021 School Year
Scheduling for next school year begins in January. A detailed letter containing important information on dates and deadlines will be mailed home in early January. Please mark your calendars for our second annual Advanced Options Program, scheduled for January 23rd at 6:00 pm in the PAC.
