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| Posted 1/17/2013 at 9:57:28 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question:
I understand other Elementary schools in the Chardon School District offer an everyday latchkey program. I also understand it is rare for an elementary school to NOT offer such a program. Is Munson Elementary planning to offer an everyday latchkey program in the 2013-2014 school year?
Answer:
The ability to host a latchkey program is largely an issue of having the available space for the before and after school program. Since Munson is our largest elmentary school it has many groups vying for use of its one large space, the all-purpose room (APR). While there are no plans to initiate a latchkey program for the 2013-14 school year, the principal says the decision to host one may be revisted in the future.
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| Posted 1/16/2013 at 9:18:31 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question:
Is the Chardon School District planning to offer all-day every day (ADED) Kindergarten in the 2013-2014 school year?
Answer:
Yes. Chardon will again offer the tution-based option of ADED Kindergarten at Park Elementary for the 2013-14 school year. Tuition is $2,700. Call the board office at 440-285-4052 if interested.
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| Posted 11/27/2012 at 8:13:33 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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QUESTION:
Since the levy didn't pass, how likely is open enrollment?
ANSWER:
The Board has reopened discussions regarding open enrollmenent and is currently gathering information. They will be making a decision in the next several months.
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| Posted 11/26/2012 at 10:35:18 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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QUESTION:
How long is Christmas break?
ANSWER:
Christmas break is Monday, December 24 - Friday, January 4. School resumes on Monday, January, 7th.
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| Posted 10/22/2012 at 10:22:32 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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QUESTION:
Hi, Regarding chardon school levy. A few years ago the student activity fee was $30, when the levy didn't get passed the school raised the fee from $30 to $60, $125 and then $225, my question is if the levy passes, will the activity fee go down? thanks ...
ANSWER:
There is currently no plan to reduce the student activity fee.
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| Posted 9/13/2012 at 8:30:00 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
Who should I talked to regarding chardon high school grading system? I have already checked with the teacher and he mentioned we follow tha school policy. thanks ...
Answer:
Our high school guidance department can answer your questions about the grading system.They can be reached at 440-285-4060.
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| Posted 9/6/2012 at 6:46:07 PM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question:
The online CHS calendar shows parent-teacher conferences on 9/26 and on 10/4. Which is correct?
Answer:
They are both correct. We offer conferences on two nights to accomodate as many parents as possible. |
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| Posted 9/5/2012 at 2:20:47 PM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
I am concerned that I can no longer access my children's assignment and grade history via Teacherease. Are there plans to create a new and efficient (like Teacherease) means for parents to stay involved on a daily basis? Answer:
This year Chardon Local Schools is using a new data management system called Infinite Campus. In years past the district has relied on multiple systems to manage student information. These systems were cumbersome and limited the collaboration and communication between school officials, teachers and parents. Rather than continue to maintain multiple database systems, our district and nearly every other district in Northeast Ohio chose to move our pertinent student information to Infinite Campus. One of the best features of Infinite Campus is the Parent Portal. This feature allows parents access to their children’s grades, behavior logs and allows two-way communication with teachers. Since Infinite Campus is new to all of us, students, parents and staff alike, the Parent Portal has not yet been activated. When implementing any new program, whether digital or physical, there is a learning curve. As a district, we want our teachers to be comfortable with Infinite Campus and its features in a closed environment. The teacher professional development days held August 21 and 22 were dedicated to this training. As the school year progresses teachers will receive additional training in the Infinite Campus software. Training is being led by our district building technology coordinators with support from LGCA. As such, the estimated timeline for opening the Parent Portal (Grades 4-12) will be the week of September 17th, in time to view your student's interim grades. This is necessary to ensure the accuracy of the data being uploaded to the Parent Portal. If you are a parent of a student in grades 4-12, this means you will not have real-time access to grades through TeacherEase this year. We will be sending more information regarding the Parent Portal in the coming months, including resources to help you navigate your child’s information.
We appreciate your patience as we adapt to this new system and streamline our ability to communicate quickly and efficiently with parents and students.
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| Posted 9/5/2012 at 2:00:54 PM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
I know that both Hambden and Maple are offering latchkey this year- I would LOVE to see this program come to Park. Any chance this is in the works for the 2013-2014 school year?
Answer:
Park School shares its large group spaces (CAF/AUD) with the high school drama program so space is extremely limited to house an everday latchkey program.
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| Posted 2/7/2012 at 9:39:48 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
Where can you go to buy Chardon School Spirit Stuff?
Answer:
Our official Hilltopper merchandise is available at Geauga Music - 131 Wilson Mills Road, Chardon & Cleats Restaurant - 602 South Street, Chardon. Go Toppers!
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| Posted 2/3/2012 at 11:06:36 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
Is the school planning on cancelling other spirit weeks/assemblys because of winter spirit week?
Answer:
If you're referring to CHS, the answer is no to any cancellations. Principal Fetchik said, "The Winter Spirit Week activities and the wrap-up assembly were a huge success, so student council is hoping to organize a spring event as well. |
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| Posted 1/25/2012 at 11:47:24 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
Will there be open enrollment?
Answer:
The Board of Education is currently researching the Open Enrollment option for the Chardon. No decision has yet been made. |
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| Posted 1/24/2012 at 11:47:41 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
When is the CMS band trip and the baseball game National Anthem playing?
Answer:
The overnight CMS Band trip has been cancelled for this year. The band will play the National Anthem at the Lake County Captains game on Thurs. April 26th. |
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| Posted 1/19/2012 at 8:54:23 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
What is the date for the 2012 Father daughter dance?
Answer:
Two of our Elementary PTO's host Father/Daughter Dances.
Park School Fri. Feb 10
Hambden School Fri. May 4th
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| Posted 1/18/2012 at 8:56:34 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
When is the 2012 Chardon Middle School Spelling Bee? Answer:
The CMS Spelling Bee is set for February 6, 2012 in the LGIR. Contact barb.rosengard@chardonschools.org for further details. |
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| Posted 1/17/2012 at 1:44:59 PM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
When does school start in the fall of 2012?
Answer:
Approval of the 2012-13 school calendar is an agenda item for the February 13th school board meeting. The tentative first day for students will be Thursday, August 23.
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| Posted 1/16/2012 at 10:12:44 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
How will the waiver being filed by the State of Ohio in February, 2012, to the No Child Left Behind affect the Chardon Schools?
Answer:
Ohio’s Waiver request to the U.S. Department of Education focuses on four areas:
-A redesign of the accountability (testing) system
-Consolidation of plans for and use of certain federal dollars
-More flexibility for low-performing schools to improve student achievement, and
-Greater district control over spending on tutoring for disadvantaged students.
To make those changes, Ohio will need to provide a plan to focus on “college and career” readiness and to improve how teachers and principals are evaluated. Ohio is already moving in that direction by piloting a new teacher evaluation system in many school districts this year. Our priority, as always, is to boost student performance levels, and we believe the waiver will provide Chardon Schools greater flexibility in how we obtain our results.
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| Posted 1/9/2012 at 11:53:11 AM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
Will all Chardon elementary schools be offering full day kindergarten in the 2012-2013 school year?
Answer:
Park School will continue to house the District's all-day every day (ADED) Kindergarten classroom as long as space is available. The fee for the 2012-13 ADED Kindergarten is $2,700.
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| Posted 1/3/2012 at 3:12:23 PM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
Why do you wait until morning to cancel school in instances where the weather is terrible and not predicted to improve by morning? It would help parents who could use the additional time to make alternate childcare arrangements.
Answer:
Northeast Ohio forecasts change abruptly, which makes the determination to cancel classes very difficult at times. We believe it’s best to wait until the start of the day to make the final decision, so that we avoid closing schools prematurely. The last thing we would want to do is call school early and then see the weather dramatically improve overnight.
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| Posted 1/3/2012 at 3:08:09 PM by Ellen Ondrey [staff member] |
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Question or Comment:
Thank you for giving parents a place to ask questions. There are many times that I hear things from my kids and wonder, could that be true?
Answer:
Your welcome. We want to be able to address your questions or concerns in a timely fashion so that the correct information is out there. |
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