CELEBRATING SUCCESS...
We have almost completed half of this school year. Wrapping up a semester always feels like a relief and an accomplishment all in one. Thank you for all that you do, for working so hard and caring so much. Thank you for helping to breath new life into assessments and helping students understand that assessments are part of learning and an opportunity to show what they know. Did you know that, according to Mark Joraanstadt, students who feel happy before taking an exam outperform their peers?
Have a wonderful week, continue to be great for our students and good to each other.
FYI, STUDENT BEHAVIOR DATA...
Our minor infractions are up.
Last year at this time we had a total of 514 and this year we have a total of 543
It is interesting to note that 122 MIFs this year are categorized as Avoiding Task and Other. This is likely due to grading practice changes, as some teachers who are implementing standards-based grading are using MIFs to document when students are not completing assignments.
The top three categories are still Disrespect, Defiance, and Disruption
Another interesting tidbit is that last year (2016) the grade level with the highest infractions was 9th and this year it is 10th grade. We'll keep an eye on that class of 2020.
END OF SEMESTER GRADES...
In order for grades to be verified and finalized in Synergy before we dismiss for winter break, final grades are due to Jen Milius by 2:00 pm on December 15. If you need an extension (for later on Friday), please talk to Jen before Friday. Any questions regarding end of semester procedures please contact Jen Milius. Click here for step by step instructions for submitting final grades.
PLANNING AHEAD...
We have two Wednesday afternoon Faculty Meetings in January. Please mark your calendars:
January 3 ~ Welcome back and all faculty PLC 1:15-2:15 pm Cafeteria
January 31 ~ Student based Health, Wellness and Safety Training 1:15-2:45 pm Mini-Theater
And way ahead...
February 14 ~ Faculty Meeting 2:15-3:15 pm
February 27 ~ SPED Law training 2:30-3:30 pm (Rescheduled from November)
THOUGHTS AND IDEAS...
In case you are looking for something to reinvigorate you for the rest of the year, here are a couple of interesting education-related Podcasts:
The Cult of Pedagogy
The Ed Podcast
I hope you have the best holiday break ever. Take it easy, take a break. Rest and relax and enjoy the holiday season!
Cheers to a great new year!
Press on! Panther Strong!
"Coconino High School, where everybody is somebody, and a better somebody when they graduate"
~ Stacie Zanzucchi
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Monday, December 11, 2017
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Update ~ December 4-8, 2017
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
BRIGHT LIGHTS...
And I'm not talking about holiday lights, I'm talking about the many points of light at CHS. As an administrator, I have the opportunity to observe teachers and students interacting and engaged in learning all year long, it's the best part of my job. This year, all of you also have the opportunity to see the amazing things happening in our classrooms by participating in Instructional Rounds. Thank you for opening your rooms and thanks for participating in the rounds. The team really wanted everybody to experience this at least one time. The next set of rounds will be for those who want to continue. Dates and details out soon.
EXCITING STUDENT NEWS...
CHS Student Anibaa Chee was selected as our Hugh O'Brien HOBY Ambassador this year. The HOBY award recipient is chosen for displaying integrity, excellence and dedication to creating a better world through service leadership and volunteerism. Anibaa will represent CHS at the HOBY Youth Leadership Convention at ASU in June. When you see Anibaa please shake her hand and congratulate her.
Also a big pat on the back to our Speech and Debate Coach Bryce Brothers and the CHS team members. In only their second tournament ever, they took home three trophies. Cameron Menein and Mya Trent came in first place in Dual Interpretation. Cameron also placed fifth in Humorous Interpretation and Aidan Rhodes placed 6th overall in the Congressional Debate. Way to go team!
Winter Sports are in full swing and CHS is looking strong, Panther Strong!
BRIGHT LIGHTS...
And I'm not talking about holiday lights, I'm talking about the many points of light at CHS. As an administrator, I have the opportunity to observe teachers and students interacting and engaged in learning all year long, it's the best part of my job. This year, all of you also have the opportunity to see the amazing things happening in our classrooms by participating in Instructional Rounds. Thank you for opening your rooms and thanks for participating in the rounds. The team really wanted everybody to experience this at least one time. The next set of rounds will be for those who want to continue. Dates and details out soon.
EXCITING STUDENT NEWS...
CHS Student Anibaa Chee was selected as our Hugh O'Brien HOBY Ambassador this year. The HOBY award recipient is chosen for displaying integrity, excellence and dedication to creating a better world through service leadership and volunteerism. Anibaa will represent CHS at the HOBY Youth Leadership Convention at ASU in June. When you see Anibaa please shake her hand and congratulate her.
Also a big pat on the back to our Speech and Debate Coach Bryce Brothers and the CHS team members. In only their second tournament ever, they took home three trophies. Cameron Menein and Mya Trent came in first place in Dual Interpretation. Cameron also placed fifth in Humorous Interpretation and Aidan Rhodes placed 6th overall in the Congressional Debate. Way to go team!
Winter Sports are in full swing and CHS is looking strong, Panther Strong!
CALENDAR...
This week
12/6 ~ Farewell to Officer Andrew Hoofman 1:30-2:30 pm in the Panther Cafe
12/10 ~ CHS Holiday Party 4:30p pm
Next week...
12/13, 14, 15 ~ Early Release Mid Term Exams
12/15 ~ End of the first semester and last day of school. Grades, ELO's and Group Norms due.
Press On! Panther Strong!
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