Congratulations everyone for the outstanding accomplishments of this year (in spite of the many challenges we have faced). One area that we have made a significant and positive change is in the area of student conduct. The decrease in reported Minor Infractions (referrals by problem behavior) over the past five years is quite significant. Looking back at the 2012-13 we had 4,043 minor infractions and currently, as the 2016-17 comes to a close, we we have only 871 minor infractions. This is an area that will always require our attention, but this data speaks to the hard work and commitment of all of the faculty and staff at CHS. Our students are so very fortunate to have adults who care so deeply about positively impacting their lives and the future.
FAREWELL AND REMEMBER...
We have so many reasons to be proud!
Below are some of the accomplishments we achieved together this year:
- Collaborative professional culture (Professional Learning Community and Collaborative Teams)
- Shared Leadership
- Talented, smart and dedicated teachers and staff
- Prideful student body
- Student participation in athletics, clubs and activities
- Slow and steady increased academic achievement
- Curriculum analysis (Essential Learning Outcomes and Common Assessments)
- Increased student engagement
- Increased graduation rates: We went from a 74% grad rate in 2012 to 86% in 2016
- Steady decrease in Problem Behavior Referrals: 4,043 SY 2012-13 to 871 SY 2016-17
- Robust programs and programs of study: CIT, CTE, Dual Enrollment, CAVIAT, Puente Language Institute, Robotics, Band & Orchestra, AP Scholars Program, LINK Crew, Student Council, JROTC, Specialized SPED programs, Transition to Work, Interventions, Etc..
- Innovative instructional practices; Math department implementation of inquiry based instruction , co-teaching, team teaching.
- CHS Teacher selected as Coconino County Teacher Ambassador (Congrats Angela Buzan)
- CHS Teacher recognized as AzTEA Innovation Teacher of the Year (Congrats Dean Shaddy)
- CHS Counselor nominated as ASCA Counselor of the Year (Congrats Donna Lyons)
- CHS Teachers nominated as STEM Teacher of the Year (Congrats Christine Sapio, Dave Tessmer and Brian Locke)
- Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
- Significant decrease in minor and major discipline referrals: 971 in 2012 to 594 in 2016
- Multi-tiered Systems of support: Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier -3
- Implementation of a secondary model of Response to Intervention (RTI): Intervention team, Success 101, Block Algebra, On-Track, Connections Room, Homework Clubs.
- Using data to make decisions
- Department Chairs active role in book studies and leadership for future planning
- Counseling department adoption of the American School Counselor Association Model (ASCA) with a laser like focus on college and career readiness
- Active participation in meaningful school-wide committees: Master Board, School Structures, Graduation and Presence Patrol, PBIS, GDMs, Attendance, etc.
- Relentless pursuit of excellence and collective desire to see our vision: To create and maintain a vibrant school community that exemplifies academic excellence and model citizenship, drive all that we do.
MORE FAREWELLS...
Please join us to bid farewell to the 2016-17 School Year and to some very special CHS family members who will be moving on to new places: Jennifer Hamilton, Ed Vesely, Dean Shaddy, Violet Kelly, David Tollefson, Jared Cooper, Wade Arnold, Krista Dobosh and Tempest Smith.
DATES TO REMEMBER...
5/30-6/1 ~ Finals and students dismiss at 11:00am
5/30 ~ 1:00pm Graduation workers meeting
6/2 ~ 9:00am Graduation
6/2 ~ CHS End of Year and Farewell Party 3:30pm at Little America on the Patio
This is the final Panther Report of the 2016-17 school year. On behalf of the CHS Administration, I will take this opportunity to thank you. We have endured some tough times together, and we know the school year has not been easy, yet you have shown up to work each day prepared and ready to nurture the minds of the students seated in our classrooms. Our students continue to achieve significant successes and many have received state and national recognitions for their accomplishments thanks to you. We are grateful for each and every one of you.
We hope you enjoy your well deserved summer break, we'll push "refresh" and see you all back here in August.
All our best,
Stacie, Cris and Steve
Press On! Panther Strong!
P.S. I'll plan to post an end of summer Panther Report Blog at the end of July.
This is the final Panther Report of the 2016-17 school year. On behalf of the CHS Administration, I will take this opportunity to thank you. We have endured some tough times together, and we know the school year has not been easy, yet you have shown up to work each day prepared and ready to nurture the minds of the students seated in our classrooms. Our students continue to achieve significant successes and many have received state and national recognitions for their accomplishments thanks to you. We are grateful for each and every one of you.
We hope you enjoy your well deserved summer break, we'll push "refresh" and see you all back here in August.
All our best,
Stacie, Cris and Steve
Press On! Panther Strong!
P.S. I'll plan to post an end of summer Panther Report Blog at the end of July.
