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Cuyahoga Heights Middle and High Schools
June 2017 Volume 2, Issue 11
The Monthly Update
PLANNING AHEAD
June 2
HS Exams—Social
Studies and Spanish
Early Release at 12:20
p.m.
June 5
HS Exams—Math,
ELA and Nutrition
Early Release at 12:20
p.m.
June 6
HS Exams—Science
and Health
Early Release at 11:20
a.m.
8th Grade Promotion at
8:00 a.m.
Students’ Last Day of
School
June 7
Records Day
Teachers’ Last Day of
School
July 31
Official Fall Sports
Practice Begins
August 8
9th Grade and New HS
Students Orientation at
6:30 p.m.
August 10
6th Grade and New
MS Students
Orientation at 6:00
p.m.
August 17
Begin 2017-18 School
Year!
CHS Families,
Where did the time go?
As I reflect on the past 10 months, I can hardly believe how fast the school year went.
Through all of the highs and lows, our student body has much to celebrate for the multitude
of accomplishments achieved either individually, as a class, or as a school. Whether it was
qualifying for a state competition, surviving the hardest class ever taken, learning to play an
instrument, or demonstrating improvement in school, all of our students can be pleased with
the progress they made. They should also celebrate how they achieved goals. Most often, our
students do so with character and class. This is not to say they are perfect, but I wouldn’t
trade our students for any others!
Thank you, part one.
With the 2016-17 school year coming to a close, I want to thank you for your support of our
district and the education of your children. Beyond being an educator, I am a husband and
father. Having two school-aged children, I live the schooling experience along with you. I
recall that when my first son (now a junior!) boarded the school bus for his first day of
kindergarten, I realized that from that day forward he would be less influenced by “dad” and
more influenced by his peers, his teachers, and the leadership of the district. At that
moment, I fully internalized the importance and responsibility of my profession. Thank you
for choosing our district and for entrusting us with the education and safety of your students.
Thank you, part two.
I also want to express how grateful I am to work in such a terrific school district. I have been
fortunate to experience, on a daily basis, the effects of students, staff, and community
working together for the common goal of student success and achievement. A district as
unique as ours, however, can also be fragile and vulnerable. Having been in education for 22
years and from my experience working in another school district, I know that what we have
at CHS is special, and I will continue to work dutifully to make Cuyahoga Heights Schools a
place of which all can be proud.
I wish you all a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer with family and friends. If possible,
slow down, do something fun, and make memories with your children that neither of you
will forget!
Matt Young
Principal 6-12
Principal’s Message
Successful students exhibit a combination of successful attitudes and behaviors as well as
intellectual capacity. They are responsible, active, prepared, organized and goal-oriented.
This month, four students were recognized for demonstrating diligence:
Week of May 1—Kayla Vallee, nominated by Mrs. Wilson
Week of May 8—Madison Knaack, nominated by Mr. Roy
Week of May 15—Joe Connors, nominated by Mr. Pesicka
Week of May 22—Jonathon Nejman, nominated by Mrs. Labenz
Week of May 29—Julia Patterson, nominated by Mrs. Douglas
Week of May 29—Antonio Chieffallo, nominated by Ms. Cellura
May Pride Tribe—Successful
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The following students have been selected in grades 6–12 as our Students of the Month. These
students perform exemplary in the classroom and are positive role models to their peers.
Congratulations to the following students:
12th Grade—Kali Kightlinger
11th Grade—Rachel Ewelt
10th Grade—Logan Diedrich
9th Grade—Anthony Zahtilla
8th Grade—Joseph Jakubczak
7th Grade—Mia Spicer
6th Grade—Hyatt Taylor
May Students of the Month
During May, high school student-athletes nominated by their coaches were recognized as athletes
of the week for excelling in athletic performance, leadership and sportsmanship. Those student-
athletes were:
Nick Frye, Baseball
RJ Dean, Boys Baseball
Gianni Rosa, Track & Field
Please visit the Cuyahoga Heights calendar on our website for dates and times for all events and
for an opportunity to see our student-athletes in action.
Athletes of the Month—May
The following Cuyahoga Heights students were selected for displaying characteristics that are
helping our school “Reach New HEIGHTS: Helpful, Engaged, Inspired, Grateful, Honest,
Tolerant, and Successful”:
Week of May 1—Tess Conroy (MS) and Purva Chauhan (HS)
Week of May 8—Brady Pinter (MS) and Jake Lasky (HS)
Week of May 15—Alex Krocker (MS) and Olivia Jisa (HS)
HEIGHTS Students for May
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On May 28, sixty-six students graduated to become our newest CHHS alumni. Class
President Jasmine Adkins, Salutatorian Delaney Dalton, and Valedictorian Gabriella
Menkhaus provided words of reflection and inspiration as the Class of 2017 concluded
their time at Cuyahoga Heights. Thank you to all who assisted with the Commencement
ceremony!
Class of 2017 Graduates
Congratulations to the Class of 2017!
Jarrett Criswell Adams Matthew Michael Harris Jeffery Allen Parker
Jasmine Elise Adkins Genna Carroll Harshbarger Vito Alexander Pavlovic
Neena Rae Allen Faith Elizabeth Harwood Glenn David Petras
Miranda Francis Allison Leah Michelle Henley Gianni Vincent Rosa
Matthew David Blake Jonathan Thomas Hopkins Nathan Edward Schroeder
Alyssa Theresa Blogna Amanda Lynn Keller Natalie Anne Schweitzer
Allison Elaine Borowy Kali Ann Kightlinger Tyler Daniel Selig
Benjamin Alan Borsuk Aviana Raine King Mark Elliott Shafer
Jennifer Rose Cerny David Matthew Koon Bryanne Michelle Skerl
Lexi Shay Ciolek Mary Brennan Lasky Joseph Robert Stefanko
Dominic Richard Collins Brett Andrew Lowther Morgan Marie Sweeney
Howard Eugene Combs III Jacob Michael Mallos Henley Lukas Taylor
Delaney Louise Dalton Taylor Cassius Martin Veronica Jayne Hein Terrigno
Emilee Nicole Davis Theodore Monroe McClain Steven Austin Truman
Robert James Dean Chad Michael McDaniel Lexi Marie Turner
Leah Ann Dzik Gabriella Agnes Menkhaus Alexis Kay Vallee
Evan Michael Ellacott Hannah Mae Michalski Robert Nicholas Vance
James Patrick Finnerty Jaron Jordan Moriarity Thomas Anthony Washko
Emily Ann Foote Christopher Thomas Mortensen Ryan Michael Whitehead
Nicholas Clyde Frye Kayla Michelle Nero Taylor Lynn Wilson
Jessica Ann Gray Katrina Faith Orr Bailey Walter Wolski
Nathan Edward Griffiths Nicholas Donald Pallini Jesse James Woodall
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Family and friends are cordially invited to join the administration and middle school staff
as we celebrate the promotion of the eighth grade class to high school. The promotion will
be held on Tuesday, June 6 at 8:00 a.m. in the Paul L. Baumgardner Theater. The awards
assembly and promotion ceremony precedes 5th grade graduation. Eighth grade students
may leave after the ceremony with their parents only, although we encourage them to stay
to participate in Field Day activities. Students should report to school at the regular time.
Appropriate attire is required. Light refreshments will follow in the North Gym.
Congratulations to the following 8th grade students:
Eighth Grade Promotion
Ryan Arnold Julia Harris Emma Patterson
Scott Bernstein April Hedrick Garrett Pazey
Cassandra Bloam Eoin Honsaker Kent Petras
Nolan Borowy Michael Hopkins Camden Pluth
Payton Boyert Beau Horky James Revay
Gavin Brooks Presley Innocenzi Dominic Rodriguez
Daniel Burns Joseph Jakubczak Mira Sekerak
Logan Cohara Kara Jesonosky Madelynn Stiegelmeyer
Matthew Connors Mackenna Kanzig Calvin Taylor
Joshua Davis Matthew Kapinski Gwyn Taylor
Scott Diedrich Monica Menkhaus Darien Tillett
Aidan Dopson Nikolas Mormile Anna Umphrey
Sydney Dyer Carter Murray Madison Vance
Megan Ellis Fiona Navarra Makenna Voytek
Kelly Finnerty Jonathon Nejman Jaxson Williams
Olivia Galek Kyle Novak Charles Wilson
Edward Gee Bryonna Parks Rebekah Wilson
Courtney Glover Devon Patel
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On Saturday, May 20, 25 members of the Middle School Orchestra travelled to Sandusky to compete in
the Music In The Parks Festival. They performed at Perkins High School and played 3 pieces for 2
collegiate judges. They earned a rating of Excellent and won 3rd place in their category. The judges also
provided constructive comments and complimented the group on how they followed the conductor. The
group spent the rest of the day in the park.
MS Orchestra Performs
In March Spanish students took the National Spanish Exam (NSE). The mission of the NSE is
to recognize student achievement and to promote language proficiency in the study of the Spanish. This
rigorous test was given to a total of 169,697 students in the spring of 2016.
This year, Cuyahoga Heights is proud to announce that 21 of our own high school students earned awards
of distinction based on their language skill ratings in vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and
listening comprehension. Any student earning a medal is also eligible for senior scholarships, global
citizen scholarships and junior travel awards.
Earning a Silver Medal (85th – 94th percentiles) are Matthew Blake and Mara Voytek.
Earning a Bronze Medal (75th – 84th percentiles) is Lauren Adamo.
Earning a National Honorable Mention (the 50th through 74th percentile) are: Darci Bundus,
Katherine Davis, Tifany Garic, Jade Kapis, Bernadette Menkhaus, Emma Morrow, Caileigh Dalton,
Kelly Orlowski, Julia Patterson, Meghan Bowden, Katina Tritsarolis, Nicolette Krocker, Megan
Pech, Jordan Sturgill, Ada Gee, Eric Holler, Alexis Martin, and Madison Pazey.
¡Felicidades!
National Spanish Exam Results
7th Grade Future City Project
What will life be like 100 years from now? Our 7th graders are exploring this question as a culminating
project to the reading they are doing. In the book Tuck Everlasting, the main characters get a glimpse of
life in their town fifty years in the future. In The Giver, the setting is a community in the distant
future. So, our seventh graders are designing 3D models to help illustrate their thoughts to create a future
city. Each student is working in groups in one of twelve sectors, such as Transportation, Recreation, Food
or Communication.
This project is interesting in that it incorporates all core disciplines into one. Students are using their
Tech Ed skills by utilizing a program called Autodesk Inventor Professional to first come up with a
blueprint of their structures. In Math, they need to make their dimensions to scale and report them
out. One inch is equivalent to five feet in our product. In Science, students have to consider various ideas
such as the pH levels of the soil and how to make life sustainable. In Social Studies, students need to
communicate with each other to figure out how government will operate in their sector. In English,
students are writing a building permit and using their communication skills to write a speech for visitors
to our city in the year 2117.
If you would like to see their finished project, please plan on visiting us in the auditorium on June 1st any
time between 9:10 - 10:30, and again between 11:10 and 12:30, that is, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th periods.
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CHHS is pleased to offer three ACT Preparation Sessions. Students will receive the following benefits
from taking these classes:
Learn test-taking strategies
Take three timed practice tests in each subject area (excluding writing)
ACT format grading with test score calculation
Review results with an opportunity to ask questions
Session 1—Completed!
Session 2 classes will occur on the following dates and times:
Wednesday, July 5, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - English, Room 301
Wednesday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Science, Room 362
Wednesday, July 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Reading, Room 301
Wednesday, July 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Math, Room 365
Session 3 class will occur on the following date and time:
Sunday, August 13, 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Room 365
Students will take a full test in all four subject areas on this day.
CHHS students currently in Grades 10 and 11 who plan to attend college should consider registering for
all three of these sessions. Students interested in attending Session 2 classes should call the High School
Main Office at 216-429-5707 ASAP!
The only student requirement is to purchase and bring the Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests, 2017
Edition: The Techniques, Practice, and Review You Need to Score Higher book with you to the class,
which can be purchased by clicking the following link: ACT Prep 2017.
Please refrain from working on tests in the booklet because we will use these in our review sessions. You
may work with the online tests for your own review.
A big thank you goes out to the teachers who will be donating their time to help better prepare our
students for the ACT Test!
ACT Preparation Classes at CHHS - Sign Up Now!
2017-18 ACT Dates
ACT Test Dates and Deadlines
ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration ACT Scores Available
September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 August 5-18, 2017* September 19, 2017
October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 September 23-October
6, 2017
November 14, 2017
December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 4-17, 2017 December 21, 2017
February 10, 2018 January 5, 2018 January 6-19, 2018 February 21, 2018
April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 10-23, 2018 April 24, 2018
June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 5-18, 2018 June 21, 2018
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Mrs. Wanyerka’s 8th grade class designed a google site for summer reading. By
clicking the link below or by selecting the appropriate link under student resources on
our school's home page, students are taken to a site that lists novels recommended by
students for students. Students may click on a novel of interest to obtain information on
the author, reading level, novel summary and additional websites to view.
https://sites.google.com/cuyhts.org/summerreading2017/
Summer Reading for Middle School Students
Before we know it, August will be here and we will be looking to the start of a new
school year. Here are some important events and dates for students grades 6—12:
July 31—Official starting date for all Fall Sports
August 1—Band Camp begins
August 8—High School Schedule Pick-Up and Parking Registration in Cafeteria
7:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. for 12th Grade
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. for 11th Grade
1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. for 10th Grade
August 8—Freshman & New HS Student Orientation
6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
9th Grade Schedule Pick-Up
August 10—Middle School Schedule Pick-Up in Cafeteria
4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. for 7th and 8th Grade
August 10—6th Grade & New MS Student Orientation
6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
6th Grade Schedule Pick-Up
August 17—First Day of School
Open House at 5:00 p.m.
Community Pep Rally at 7:30 p.m.
Planning for August
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Middle School
Middle school course placements are determined by students' state testing scores,
current GPA, and teacher recommendations. You will be notified of your student's final
course placement once we receive 2016-17 test results which are due in June from The
Ohio Department of Education. The placement process can be found in the Program of
Studies. Please click the links or visit the CHMS website for more information.
High School
Cuyahoga Heights High School course selections are based on teacher
recommendations, core course requirements and the student's interests. Course requests
have been reviewed by your student's counselor, Mrs. Douglas, and she met with
individual students whose initial course requests were in conflict.
At this time, High School students may stop by the Guidance Office to pick up a copy of
their “Course Requests” verifications during summer hours. This document lists the
requests that students are scheduled to take during 2017-18. If the student wishes to
change his/her course request information, please schedule an appointment with Mrs.
Douglas by emailing her ([email protected]) or contacting Mrs. Mudra (preferred)
at 216-429-5770.
Please refer to the “Planning for August” section of this newsletter for final schedule
distribution dates for Grades 6-12.
Final Schedules for Students in August
Automation and Robotics, the second course in the Gateway to Technology program,
will be offered to those 8th grade students enrolled in Algebra I. This semester-long
course is designed for students to trace the history, development, and influence of
automation and robotics. Students will learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer,
machine automation and computer control systems. Students will learn how to program
using ROBOTC. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in problem solving,
teamwork collaboration and innovation.
Mrs. Labenz will notify students by mail of their eligibility in July, and the response to
“opt out” must be returned by August 1, 2017. Enrollment in this project-based course
will replace one semester of the Intervention and Enrichment Period. Please contact
Mrs. Labenz ([email protected]) with questions.
New 2017-18 Technology Course for Eligible 8th
Grade Students
Cuyahoga Heights Middle and High School
Major Change to Ohio School Attendance Law - PLEASE Review
TRUANCY AND ATTENDANCE
"Habitual" and "Chronic" Truancy
HB 410 changes the manner in which a child of compulsory school age who is absent from school without
legitimate excuse may be prosecuted under the juvenile justice system. Under continuing law, a child is "of
compulsory school age" if the child is between 6 and 18 years old or if the child is formally enrolled in
kindergarten.
First, the HB 410 eliminates the law's distinction between "habitual truants" and "chronic truants" and,
accordingly, revises the way that a child may be adjudicated a delinquent child for habitual truancy. Under the
act, a child who has been adjudicated a "habitual truant" and who violates a court order regarding that
adjudication may further be adjudicated a delinquent child. The concept of "chronic truant" is eliminated.
HB 410 also revises the statutory definition of "habitual truant," using hours instead of days. Under the act, a
child is an "habitual truant" when absent without legitimate excuse for 30 or more consecutive hours, 42 or
more hours in one school month, or 72 or more hours in a school year. Formerly, an "habitual truant" was one
who was absent for five or more consecutive school days, seven or more school days in one month, or 12 or
more school days in a school year. Under former law, a "chronic truant" was a child who was absent without
legitimate excuse for seven or more consecutive school days, ten or more school days in one school month, or
15 or more school days in a school year. Such a child could be adjudicated a delinquent child.
School Policies on Absences
New or Amended Policy Required
The act requires each school district, educational service center, community school, and STEM school,
beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, to adopt a new or amended policy to guide employees in
addressing and ameliorating student absences.
That policy must include as an intervention strategy all of the statutorily prescribed actions "if applicable."
Under former law, the list of interventions was permissive.
While the substance of the statutorily prescribed interventions are largely retained, the act does require the
policy to provide a truancy intervention plan for any student who is absent with or without legitimate
excuse from the public school the child is supposed to attend for 38 or more hours in one school month,
or 65 or more hours in a school year. Prior law permitted a policy to provide a truancy intervention
program for an habitual truant.
The act also removes a requirement that each school district incorporate into the policy as an intervention
strategy the assignment of a habitual truant to an alternative school if an alternative school has been
established.
Cuyahoga Heights Middle and High School
Major Change to Ohio School Attendance Law - Continued
Notice of Excessive Absences
The act requires that the attendance officer of a public school notify a child's parent, guardian, or
custodian if the child is absent with or without legitimate excuse from the public school the child is
supposed to attend for 38 or more hours in one school month, or 65 or more hours in a school year. That
notice must be made, in writing, within seven days after the date of the absence that triggered the notice
requirement.
Absence Intervention Team
Within ten days after the absences of a student surpass the threshold for an habitual truant, the act
requires a school principal or chief administrator or the district superintendent to assign the student to
an absence intervention team. Within 14 school days after the assignment, the team must develop an
intervention plan for that student in an effort to reduce or eliminate further absences. As par t of the
absence intervention plan, the district or school may, in its discretion, contact the appropriate juvenile court
and ask to have the student informally enrolled in the court's alternative to adjudication. If a district or school
chooses to have students informally enrolled in the alternative to adjudication, the district or school must
develop a written policy regarding the use of, and selection process for, that program to ensure fairness.
The act permits a school principal or chief administrator to establish an absence intervention team or series of
teams, and requires a district superintendent, or the superintendent's designee, to establish an absence
intervention team to be used by district schools that do not establish their own teams. Membership of each
team may vary based on the needs of each individual student, but must include: (1) a representative from the
child's school district or school, (2) another representative from the child's school district or school who knows
the child, and (3) the child's parent (or parent's designee), or the child's guardian, custodian, guardian ad litem,
or temporary custodian. The team also may include a school psychologist, counselor, or social worker, or a
representative of a public or nonprofit agency designed to assist students and families in reducing absences.
Each intervention plan must vary based on the individual needs of the student. But each plan must state
that the attendance officer must file a complaint in the juvenile court not later than 61 days after the
date the plan was implemented, if the child has refused to participate in, or failed to make satisfactory
progress on, the intervention plan or an alternative to adjudication. Furthermore, within seven days
after the plan's development, the district or school must make reasonable efforts to provide the student's
parent, guardian, custodian, guardian ad litem, or temporary custodian with written notice of the plan.
The State Board of Education must develop a format for parental permission to ensure compliance with the
federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, related federal regulations, and state law on student
privacy for use of each absence intervention team.
The act also expressly permits school districts and schools to consult or partner with public and nonprofit
agencies to provide assistance as appropriate to students and their families in reducing absences, even outside
the operation of an absence intervention team.
Cuyahoga Heights Middle and High School
Major Change to Ohio School Attendance Law - Continued
Parental Engagement
The act requires the district superintendent or school principal or chief administrator to select the
members of an absence intervention team within seven school days of the triggering absence and
requires at least three meaningful, good faith attempts to secure participation of the student's parent,
guardian, custodian, guardian ad litem, or temporary custodian within that time.
The district must inform the parent of the parent's right to appear by designee if the parent responds to
the attempts to secure participation but is unable to participate for any reason.
If the parent, guardian, or custodian fails to respond, the school district must: (1) investigate whether
the failure to respond triggers mandatory reporting to the county public childrens services agency, and
(2) instruct the absence intervention team to develop a plan for the child without the child's parent,
guardian, or custodian.
Summary of Duties
The following table summarizes the responsibilities of a school district or school at each stage of the truancy
intervention process:
Triggering Instance Steps to be Taken
Student is absent (excused or unexcused) for 38 or more
hours in one school month or 65 or more hours in one
school year.
District or school's new policy must include
developing a truancy intervention plan for any
student who meets this absence trigger.
District or school must provide written notice to the
parent, within seven days of the triggering absence.
District or school may utilize any other intervention
strategies contained in the new policy.
Student is absent (unexcused) for 30 or more consecutive
hours, 42 or more hours in one school month, or 72 hours
in one school year.
District or school must assign the student to an
absence intervention team within seven days of the
triggering absence.
District or school must make three meaningful, good
faith attempts to secure participation of the parent and
investigate whether a failure to participate warrants a
report to child protective services.
Within 14 days of assignment of a team, the team
must develop an absence intervention plan. Within
seven days of the plan's development, the district or
school must provide written notice of that plan to the
parent.
District or school may contact the court about
informal enrollment of the child in an alternative to
adjudication.
Student refuses to participate or fails to make satisfactory
progress on absence intervention plan.
Attendance officer must file a complaint in the juvenile
court not later than 61 days after plan implementation.