APRIL 2019 Blog

AP Update

We are excited to announce that, similar to last year, this year’s AP Exams will be administered at URI.  We have worked closely with AP teachers to identify how we can ensure that instruction, preparation, and testing environment support students in performing at their highest levels.  URI has graciously agreed to host our students. Students taking AP exams are excused from attending school other than their exam on that day. Please continue to support our efforts in encouraging student investment in study groups and after school preparations with teachers in support of earning college credit through their strong AP test performance. AP Exams will take place from May 2nd through May 17th.

Portfolio Push

We are so proud of the 161 students in the Class of 2019 who have successfully completed their graduation portfolio.  This year's seniors were asked to connect their portfolio products and learning experiences to our CHS Learner Qualities. They reflected on how they have demonstrated self-directed learning, collaboration, citizenship, quality work production and having a growth mindset. Students and judges report the connection to Learner Qualities have helped make the portfolio presentations more personal and meaningful. We need you to encourage your student, as they prepare for the upcoming portfolio presentations to take time to ensure their portfolio is complete and in order, and that they have met with their advisors and Mr. Kelly or Ms. Hackett to prepare a quality presentation that reflects on their experience at Chariho. Students who do not meet their presentation date are subject to mandated academic support after school until completed, and are ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities, including Prom. Of course, we want 100% participation in end of year activities and at graduation. Any support you can provide in making the final push for your senior is appreciated!


REMINDER: Upcoming SAT & PSAT Testing

On April 9th, juniors will take the SAT and on April 10th and 11th, sophomores will take the PSAT.  Any sophomore who has Advisory on a White Day will take the PSAT on the 10th and any sophomore who has Advisory on a Green Day will take the PSAT on the 11th.  Please note that this year, the PSAT will be a digital assessment, so students will be taking the PSAT on their device.  While these two assessments have always served nationally as a measure of student readiness for post-high school success, their value has increased as they are now a measure of school performance for all Rhode Island schools.  We are proud of the learning experiences we provide our students, and our recognition as a RI Commended school, the only school in the state with a Career and Technical Center.  We want to ensure that the Chariho diploma increases in value, and serves as a vehicle for increased opportunities for our graduates. These tests are also the primary means of meeting Chariho's Standardized Assessment Requirement for graduation.  Please join us in encouraging your students to take these exams seriously, to come to school rested and fed, and to do their very best towards improving future opportunities for themselves and all Chariho students.


Please click here for the SAT Parent Letter for 11th Graders & click here for the PSAT Parent Letter for 10th Graders.


Mental Health Newsletter

Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month?  Please click here for the April mental health newsletter which focuses on Autism.


From the HS Theatre Company



CLINIC NEWS for ALL 9th Grade Students

The State of R.I. requires all 9th grade students to provide proof of a recent vision screening. Parents may provide documentation if an eye exam/screening was completed within the last year. Documentation can be sent to the High School Clinic or faxed to 401-223-9626. A parent may also opt out of the vision screening in writing, or email the nurse Mr. McGiveney at marc.mcgiveney@chariho.k12.ri.us. If no documentation is provided, a screening will be administered in the Clinic in early May to provide compliance with R.I. regulation. Mr. McGiveney can be reached at 401-315-2821 with any questions you may have.

YEARBOOKS STILL FOR SALE!

It’s not too late to order a yearbook!  Order yours now at bit.ly/OrderCharihoYearbook