We have begun the process of administering Advanced Placement exams which is always a time-consuming and stressful process. Regardless of how well or not our students do on their A P exams, I am continually impressed by how much our students learn and how accomplished they have become by challenging themselves with these rigorous courses. I was also recently reminded of how beneficial taking A P exams can be when I read the resume and transcript of a candidate who has applied for a teaching position at our school. He took four A P courses and exams in high school and was able to receive sophomore status in college, no doubt saving himself or his family a significant amount of tuition expense. I must also say that initiative like that, not to mention impressive academic success, certainly catches one's attention on a resume!
Speaking of teaching positions, applications have been pouring in for the four teaching positions we need to fill for the coming year. Approaching the daunting process of screening and interviewing the applicants and making recommendations to the superintendent as to appointments, I am struck by the mixed feelings I have been experiencing. On the one hand while I am happy for those who are leaving us, I am saddened by their departure. Collectively they represent more than seventy years of teaching experience at CHS. So, we wish Mr. Flaherty, Mr. Slagle, and Mrs. Fichtel well in their retirement and offer best wishes to Ms. Frostholm as she heads off to law school, and we are also excited about what four new teachers will bring to our school culture. There is no doubt that all four departing teachers will be difficult to replace, but we hope to bring the best and the brightest to our school full of new enthusiasm and dedication to challenge our students and help them grow. Our hope is to have all four new staff members on board well before the end of this school year.
Lastly, a significant number parents have signed up for an iParent account and have been able to access their child's grades, attendance, and other school data. We are happy to be able to provide this access but I am wondering how useful parents are finding this new access. Are there any problems? Are there classes where grading and homework information is scarce? Unfortunately, we cannot see what parents see in iParent so any feedback you can provide would be very helpful. Also, please remember that if you are experiencing log in difficulties or any other problems using iParent all you need to do is send me an email and I will do what I can to resolve your issue.
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