As a leadership team, one area that is really important to us is establishing connections with our parents, students and the Chariho community. One way to build connections is through our School Improvement Team (SIT). We welcome students, parents and community members to join us for our first meeting, which will be held on September 29th at 2:30 in the CHS library. After this initial meeting, we will likely have sub-committees that will focus on specific goals developed by the School Improvement Team. Please email Andrea.Spas@Chariho.k12.ri.us if you are interested in joining SIT or a sub-committee.
We welcome you to our Open House on Thursday, October 6th, from 5:30pm-8:00pm. We are excited about the new design of Open House this year. Our goal is that parents have the opportunity and flexibility to meet their students' teachers, to learn about course themes and pathways for future study, and to connect to our school community through a Parent Outreach Fair in the cafeteria.
Open House will look different because:
- Parents and students are encouraged to come together so students can introduce their parents to teachers.
- Parents can move to department "zones" mapped in the building at their own pace.
- Students and teachers will participate in showcases of departmental learning.
- Teachers of common courses will offer presentations at times arranged to allow parents to hear a formal presentation, or simply stop in and introduce themselves.
- CTC programs will offer 4, 20-minute tours of the 17 programs.
If you want to follow your students schedule, you may. This evening is not about conferencing with your child's teachers. It's an opportunity for introductions and education on all the supports available to help your student succeed. We will send out a map and schedule of presentations in advance of October 6th. We want to see all Chariho parents and their students in the building on Thursday, October 6th! Click here to preview events and room locations.
Please contact us if you have any questions about this important event. Thank you in advance for your support of CHS/CTC Open House!
Please read below to learn about important departmental happenings,
Please read below to learn about important departmental happenings,
Principal Assistant Principal CTC Director
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- Robotics Club: First Tech Challenge Learn More & Sign-Up
- Verizon App Challenge Learn More & Sign-Up
- Brown Science Prep Learn More & Sign-Up
- Rubik’s Cube Club Learn More & Sign-Up
- Mark your calendars - Hour of Code Event at school December 5-11 Learn More
- Mark your calendars - STEMfest @Artessy Saturday, April 1st
"Everything you can imagine is real." -Pablo Picasso
Upcoming events for 2016-2017:
- Humanities-based Independent Studies Available
- The 4th Annual Chariho Student Film Festival - April 28, 2017
- Journalists/Photographers Needed for the School Newspaper, The Chariho Charger
- Poetry Out Loud - January 9th - MS Auditorium - 3:30pm
For additional information click here: https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/humanities
Special Education Department
Parents are invited to participate on the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). The SEAC is composed of individuals involved in or concerned with the education of children with disabilities. Additional information can be found by clicking here or by sending an email to lac@chariho.k12.ri.us. Regular quarterly meetings will be held on September 22nd, November 3rd, March 9th, and May 11th. For additional information about the special education department please visit the Chariho special education webpage which can be found through this link.
Physical Education
The goal of physical education is to develop educated individuals who have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. Physical Education is required by state law for all students grade 9-12 and is a graduation requirement at Chariho Regional High School. Students exceeding 5 unexcused absences may lose course credit.
Appropriate Fitness Attire for Physical Education:
- Sneakers and Socks
- T-Shirt (minimum - no tank tops, cut offs or half shirts)
- Shorts or Athletic Wear Pants
Health Education
Grade 11 students are currently working on their Personal Fitness Programs in Health Education 2. This project is a major course grade and can be uploaded to the graduation portfolio to complete Expectation #9. If revisions are needed, students are encouraged to complete the revision process with their teacher before the end of quarter 1.
English Department
- Students are required to take English 9 and 10. In Grade 11, students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement (AP) Language, while Grade 12 students are offered AP Literature as alternatives to English 12. There are several elective offerings that represent varied interests.
- In all courses, students practice reading, writing and critical thinking skills that are relevant to college and career readiness
Important Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, October 19th: PSAT Testing for all 10th grade students (optional for grade 11)
Wednesday, October 19th: PSAT Testing for all 10th grade students (optional for grade 11)
Business Department
- Personal Finance is one way that students may fulfill the financial literacy requirement piece of Expectation 9 of the Graduation Portfolio. In addition, those students who also successfully complete Personal Finance II will be eligible for Early Enroll Program credit, which is recognized by many universities.
- A team of students from our Personal Finance II class placed first in the North East Region in the Stock Market Game
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will hold our first meeting in September. Any student who wishes to join should see a Business teacher. This past summer, we had a team of three students win second place in the National FBLA competition for Entrepreneurship.
- Check out The Charger Zone, the FBLA school store, for all your Chariho apparel
Graduation Requirements:
All Chariho students are required to successfully complete Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and an additional 4th credit of mathematics during their career here at CHS.
Computer Science Opportunities:
Did you know that in 2014 fewer than 350 students graduated from a Rhode Island college/university with a bachelor’s degree in CS? There are more than 1,000 open CS jobs available in the state and that number is expected to rise.
Start by getting some exposure to the field of computer science by taking one or more of the following electives offered by the math department:
- Lego Robotics
- Intro to Coding
- Advanced Coding
- AP Computer Science Principles
Khan Academy:
Mathematical success starts with building a strong foundation. Ask your students how they are using Khan Academy to support their learning!
www.khanacademy.org
School Counseling
Financial Aid: Changes are happening to the financial aid process (FAFSA) for the 2017-2018 school year that will impact our current seniors. Come to a Financial Aid presentation by Mrs. Haines-Mayne on October 5th at 6:30 in the high school library to learn more!
Financial Aid: Changes are happening to the financial aid process (FAFSA) for the 2017-2018 school year that will impact our current seniors. Come to a Financial Aid presentation by Mrs. Haines-Mayne on October 5th at 6:30 in the high school library to learn more!
PSAT Testing: All sophomores will be taking the PSAT at no cost on October 19th during the school day. Juniors who would like to participate (and be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship program) must pay $16 (cash or checks payable to SAF #211G). Juniors should see their school counselor by the 9/27 if interested. The results of the test include personalized SAT prep material and a customized online site. (Juniors will be provided the opportunity to take the SAT at no cost in April).
What else is happening?: School counselors have conducted two group presentations this year with seniors on college applications and financial aid. Freshman presentations introducing who we are and what we do are next on our schedule. We are starting to meet with all seniors (to discuss future goals) and freshman (to discuss transition to the HS) individually as well. Next month we will turn our focus to sophomores and juniors.
Social Studies Department
Graduation Requirement: All students are required to complete successfully: Modern World History, United States History I, and United States History II. We also offer a series of Advanced Placement elective courses: AP US History, AP Government, AP European History, and AP Art History.
New Curriculum: The School Committee adopted our new curriculum this past July. Listed below are some highlights and changes:
- Thematic approach to unit planning
- Essential Questions drive instructional units
- Themes make content more relevant with current/contemporary historical content and allow for more interdisciplinary connections within the Humanities
- Alignment to ISTE standards and CCSS in History
- Specified Civics Component added to USI and a Civics Test Requirement added to student's Portfolio requirements
1:1 Technology Information
Parents can have access to their children's courses through Canvas. See the steps below to get a Parent Observer account.
How to become a Canvas observer:
- You will need the child's login and password to Canvas (same one they use for Powerschool and to log onto the laptop). You may ask your child for the login or call guidance to request the password be mailed to you.
- Use any computer or device with internet connection.
- Go to chariho.instructure.com
- Click the ribbon that states "Click Here for an Account"
- Fill in the prompts and begin to navigate as an observer (your child will have to provide you his/her password).
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