DECEMBER 2018 Blog

Learner Qualities Update

In our September blog, we shared that a building-wide focus this year will be on instructing students on essential learner qualities. Industry professionals and our postsecondary and community partners have consistently weighed in on what skills they are looking for from our graduates.   Learner qualities encompass the critical skills that are integral to success in workplace and in post secondary education.  We value the feedback from our partners and are preparing Chariho students with the skills to prepare them for their next steps following graduation.  

Since September, all students have been instructed in each of the five learner qualities through their advisory classes.  By now, all students have been expected to rate their performance within each of the learner qualities for their seven, academic courses. Now through December 21st, teachers will be individually conferencing with students to discuss the student's self-ratings as well as the teacher's ratings. A rubric is used to guide this discussion and to assess the final learner qualities.  Please click here for the rubric.  The following learner qualities will be rated as “meets" or "does not meet":

Self-Directed Learner:  Learners take initiative and are active participants in the learning process. Learners make meaning by linking their story, their new learning and their purpose. Learners carefully plan their learning journey.

Quality Producer:  Learners create organized and professional products. Learners always wonder about why and how. Learners take risks and explore in order to arrive at new solutions.

Collaborative Worker:  Learners work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort. Learners fight for inclusion and work to ensure all voices are represented and heard.

Respectful Citizen:  Learners are positive participants who engage others in the academic and social aspects of work. Learners have a sense of belonging, of being part of a learning community at school, at work, at home, and in social networks.

Growth Mindset:  Learners recognize that effort creates ability. Learners know that those who work, learn. Learners demonstrate an openness and readiness to learn and understand that they are in control of their own destiny.

As always, we appreciate the support of our parents and community in reinforcing these essential skills for our students and in continuing our practice of holding our Chariho High School students to the highest of expectations.  Be on the lookout for your child's LQ ratings on the upcoming semester report card!

This Year's Career Fair

Chariho parents: we need your support creating a meaningful career fair experience for our CHS students:
  • Do you have a career you would like to promote?  
  • Would you like to help our students understand the expectations and pathways offered through your field?  
  • Are you looking to recruit seasonal or full-time employees?
We will be hosting a career fair on February 8th for CHS and CTC students. At this event, representatives from various businesses, unions, and organizations will have their opportunity to meet with Chariho Regional High School students during advisory to discuss pathways to professions, expectations for professionals in the field, and expected income for various positions within the profession. Professionals will have tables/displays set up at in the HS Gymnasium. We need you to help our students understand the skills, expectations and pathways to success in your profession. Please contact CTC Director, Gerald Auth, at Gerald.Auth@Chariho.k12.ri.us or CHS Principal, Craig MacKenzie, at Craig.MacKenzie@chariho.k12.ri.us for more information. If you are interested in registering for this event please click the following link: Chariho Career Fair.

Congrats to the Field Hockey Team

We are very proud of our Chariho Field Hockey Team who won this year's RI Field Hockey Officials Association 2018 Sportsmanship Award!  






A Message from the Athletics Department 

The Winter sports season has begun and the Chariho Athletic Department would like to remind parents and spectators that appropriate behavior and sportsmanship is required at ALL athletic events, both home and away.  Remember that you represent the Chariho Regional School District at all sporting events and that you are there to support and cheer for our teams and to enjoy the skill and competition, not to intimidate or ridicule the other team, its fans and coaches, or game officials.  Come be a positive supporter of our athletic teams and enjoy the season!

A Message from the Clinic

The Chariho High School Clinic and school nurse, Marc McGiveney, would like to share with students and families a great program for students who might be behind in immunizations or might need a particular immunization(s) that might be required by colleges, the military or employers. The program is called "Vaccinate before you Graduate". This is a FREE program in which students receive these needed boosters or first time immunizations at school. If interested contact the clinic or visit  schoolflu@thewellcomp.com. You do not have to be a senior to participate, this is available to ALL high school students. 

Mental Health Newsletter

Please click here for this month's mental health newsletter.  This month's focus is on depression in children and adolescents .

From the Special Education Advisory Committee

There will be a presentation by SEAC on 1/17/19 focusing on technological support for parents.  Come and learn about Google Classroom, how to check grades, apps that can support students, and more!  To learn more click here.

Senior Apparel

Senior apparel will be sold November 26 - December 7.  Seniors have been given an  order form in all advisories.  Additional copies of order forms will be available outside of T3. Sample clothing is available for viewing.  For more information please email Melisa Ritacco or Rachael Franklin.  Orders should be submitted to Ms. Ritacco or Ms. Franklin.

A Message from the Hospitality Program

The Junior class from Hospitality and Event Planning will be touring the newly renovated Mystic Marriott on Friday, December 7th.  The students will spend time working with managers from several departments.  Front Desk, Catering, Restaurant, Housekeeping, Accounting, Revenue Management, Security, and The Spa.  The students are also going to learn about how the Marriott forecasted and budgeted for the renovation by having a working lunch with the Human Resources Director, Lisa Morganweak, and the General Manager, Brian Hunt.  He was previously employed by The Lake Placid Lodge, Vail Marriott Resort and Spa, and The Delray Beach Marriot:  https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/gonmm-mystic-marriott-hotel-and-spa/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2

Also in December, the freshmen and junior class will have an opportunity to hear from guest speaker from Johnson and Wales University.  Barbara DiSaia, JWU Admissions Representative and Professor Michal Sabitioni, Hospitality and Tourism Instructor will work with students and discuss topics such as: programs offered, campus life, news and features, academics, admissions, athletics, and take a virtual tour of all four campuses: Providence, North Miami, Denver and Charlotte: https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/index.html

CHS Chorus Benefit Concert

On Wednesday, November 14th over 40 Chariho Staff joined the CHS chorus in their annual Benefit concert. Over $1500 was raised in support of the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, which provides help to music programs across the country who have experienced natural disasters. It was an evening of amazing music, where students and staff came together to share their love of the arts for a great cause.




'Miracle on 34th Street' this Weekend!

Save the Date! CHS Theatre Company performs ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ next weekend! Showtimes: Nov. 30 (7pm), Dec. 1 (7pm) and Dec. 2nd (2pm) at Chariho Middle School Auditorium.






Craig, Andrea & Gerry