Principal's Updates
Course Scheduling Information Night Thursday January 23rd
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 on Thursday, January 23rd
. 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.
B
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.
Springfest Video
Video Production Club is gathering photos for the class of 2020 SpringFest video. Parents are encouraged to submit photos of members of the class through the years. We especially need photos of students who have more recently moved into the district. The submission form is linked on the high school main page (click a link in the left menu called "
Senior Slideshow Photo Submission
"). Deadline to submit photos is Friday, March 20th. See the submission page for more information or contact Jean Kanzinger
jean.kanzinger@chagrinschools.org
.
Monica Asher
Principal, Chagrin Falls High School
Asst. Principal's Updates
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.
Senior Project
All Seniors interested in participating in the Senior Project will be expected to complete their proposal by January 31st. Click
here
for more information.
Student Driving/Parking
A reminder to all families, parking on campus is reserved only for Juniors and Seniors with a valid driver’s license. All student drivers must register their vehicles with the school and purchase a parking pass. As we continue to progress through winter, we ask that students clean their car’s external camera lenses, windows and side view mirrors so they’ll be able to see what’s around them prior to leaving home and campus. Additionally we encourage them to remove dirt, ice and snow from sensors to allow the assistive-driving features like automatic emergency braking to work.
Supporting Teens in Reducing their Stress
University School is hosting a free program for parents featuring Dr. Matt Bellace, Ph.D. on Wednesday January 15th at 7:00pm. During his presentation, Dr. Bellace will highlight *How to better understand how to more effectively communicate with teens around sensitive issues *Adolescent brain development *How screen time, sleep deprivation and substance abuse can impact mental health & *The science behind healthy coping mechanisms, such as positive social support, meditation, exercise, and other natural highs. Interested families should click
here
for more information.
Amanda Rassi
Assistant Principal, Chagrin Falls High School
Important Dates
January
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
1/22:
8th Grade Parent Orientation Night
1/23:
Advanced Options/CCP/Grades 9-11 Scheduling Night @ 6:00pm
1/25:
Winter Formal
February
2/12:
Orchestra Concert @ 7:00pm
2/14:
Teacher PD Day, No Students
2/17:
Presidents Day, No School
2/26:
MS/HS Choir Concert @ 7:00pm
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.
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
First Semester Report Cards
Report cards may be accessed on Infinite Campus after 3:00 pm Friday January 10th.
PSAT Results
2019 PSAT/NMSQT results are available to students via the College Board website. 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 Thursday January 23rd at 6:00 pm in the PAC.
