School Improvement Team
In identifying areas of focus for the 18-19 academic year, this year's School Improvement Team reviewed progress and remaining prioritized recommendations from the NEASC Commendations & Recommendations report, the 17-18 School Improvement Plan, the newly revised District Strategic Plan (Vision 2023) as well as input from our Student Advisory Board. The School Improvement Team prioritized the following 4 areas and developed essential questions to guide this work:
Subcommittees and accompanying actions plans have been established for each of the goal areas above. Click here to view our SIT Plan Action Steps & Progress.
We hope you can attend our final meeting on May 30th and help us start planning for next year's School Improvement Plan!
~Craig, Andrea & Gerry
AP Exam Letter to Parents
Re: AP Exam Administration at URI
We are excited to announce that The University of Rhode Island has invited our AP students to take their AP Exams on the URI campus. In the past year, we have been working to ensure that Chariho students taking AP courses are best prepared to represent their understanding on the AP exams, and the assessment environment is critical to student performance. Administering the AP Exams at URI reinforces the unique opportunity our students have to earn college credit through achievement of a qualifying score of 3 or better on the AP Exam. Placing them in a college setting helps our students to imagine themselves as college students and offers a glimpse at the college experience.
We understand that some students will be able to provide their own transportation, and others will need to be transported to and from URI. Students will be able to drive themselves. To secure a visitor parking permit: Guests may park for free by registering their car in advance at https://uri.aimsparking.com/. URI suggests Lots #1, 2, 6, and 11. These lots are highlighted on a map provided to all AP students. It is important to register your car to avoid any tickets.
Please review the attached schedule with your student, then complete this google form (Students can complete the form following consultation with you.) https://forms.gle/vJXxnENfjCRRCykM7for each AP Exam, letting us know whether your student will need transportation to and/or from URI. We will provide maps and directions to the test sites on campus, and URI will provide signage that directs students where to be dropped off.
We are hopeful that this choice of venue positively impacts student performance and provides them with an experience that supports their transition from Chariho High School to college and career.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about our administration of AP Exams.
Regards,Craig M. MacKenzie
End-of-Year Planning
As we approach the end of the academic year, below are important dates to be aware of in the upcoming weeks. Click on the links below:
SkillsUSA State Competition Results
Please join me in congratulating the following students who earned medals in the 2019 SkillsUSA state competitions. The students who earned gold medals are eligible to compete in the national competition in Louisville at the end of June. I personally want to thank the entire CHS staff for supporting these students, along with our other competitors, during the busy competition season.
-Gerald Auth, CHARIHOtech Director
From Hospitality & Event Planning
The 9th graders will be going on a field trip to tour The Ocean House Resort and the Weekapaug Inn. Both of these properties have been awarded a 5 star rating by Forbes Standards, and all Hospitality students will have the opportunity to be employed or apply for an internship as a result of our visit.
The 9th, 10th and 11th graders participated in producing a Flip Grid video about the 5 Learner Qualities that will be viewed by Chariho Middle School Students so that they have a better understanding of the Learner Qualities we use at the High School and CHARIHOtech.
The 11th graders will participate and receive their certification from the American Hotel Lodging Educational Institute in Guest Service Gold.
The 12th graders were all successful presenting and passing their portfolio within the past two months; a big congratulations to them! On May 10th, the senior class will participate in their Hospitality, Tourism Management Program certification exam. On May 31st, they will produce and present their Johnson and Wales Senior Project to JWU Professors, RI Hospitality Association CEO, and the General Manager of the Dean Hotel in Providence.
Please contact me if you have any questions: Donald.Fair@chariho.k12.ri.us - Hospitality, Event Planning Instructor at CHARIHOtech.
Student Shout-Outs
Congratulations to Kyle Waterman for having been named Student of the Month at South County Art Association for his exceptional photography work. See the following link to view his work and learn more: https://www.southcountyart.org/community.html
Congrats to Reed Tremblay on being sworn in to his role as State President of the RI Children of the American Revolution at Mt. Vernon:
Congratulations to Mae Felkner on being chosen to have her Easter Egg design represent Rhode Island at the White House's Annual Egg Roll.
From the CHS Theatre Company
Biliteracy Seals
Letters will be distributed to students this month that qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy along with instructions of how to apply for the graduation seal. So far, 26 seniors have met the World Language requirement for the Seal of Biliteracy!
Mental Health Newsletter
Please click here for the May mental health newsletter which focuses on Psycho-social stressors at school.
Night School Update
Night School has officially started for the spring session. Night school typically runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:30pm until 4:30pm and is held in the MakerSpace (T5) or the Library. Student pickup is at the library exit until 4:35pm. After that your child can be picked up at the main entrance of the high school.
You can find all Night School information on the Chariho High School webpage under the Night School link on the bottom left hand side of the page. When you click on the Night School link you will enter the helpful online night school resource page. Here, you can find out everything you need to know about night school like courses offered, costs depending on credit needed, how to go about signing up, and especially the dates and times night school runs each session.
Approximately two weeks prior to the end of fourth quarter, the night school calendar will be updated with the dates, times and locations of the Extended School Year (Summer School) session.
Dress Code Expectations
From the Clinic
Dress Code Expectations
Parents/Guardians:
As the weather gets warmer please be mindful of what students are wearing to school. In particular, please pay attention to the length of shorts and skirts as well as the length of sleeves on T-shirts. The dress code can be read on page 9 of the Standards for Student Behavior: https://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/sites/default/files/policy/behcdhs_18-19.pdf
From the Clinic
Attention Parents of 11th Grade Students:
The State requires that all students entering Grade 12, have a current Physical Exam and a meningococcal vaccine. I am starting the notification process now so that if anyone with an upcoming yearly physical can easily get a copy of their physical at the time of the office visit. Please be advised that any current documentation that meets the above criteria may be sent to the Clinic at any time. All forms can be dropped off at the High School Clinic, mailed to the Chariho High School address, or faxed directly to the Clinic at 401-223-9626.
If you have any questions, please call the nurse, Marc McGiveney at 401-315-2821.
Yearbooks Still for Sale!
It’s not too late to order a yearbook (online ordering closes May 15th)! Order yours now at bit.ly/OrderCharihoYearbook
Yearbooks Still for Sale!
It’s not too late to order a yearbook (online ordering closes May 15th)! Order yours now at bit.ly/OrderCharihoYearbook
Chariho FFA Annual Plant Sale
The Chariho FFA will be hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 11th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Greenhouses on the Chariho High School campus. Click here for the FFA Plant Sale flyer.
