Cuyahoga Heights Middle and High Schools

May 2017 Volume 2, Issue 10

The Monthly Update

PLANNING AHEAD

May 1

AP Chemistry Exam

AP Psychology Exam

May 2

Special Needs Parent

Night at 6:00 p.m.

May 3

AP English Literature Exam

Biology Exam

May 4

AP Government

Exam

Algebra I Exam

May 5

AP US History Exam

Geometry Exam

May 8

AP Biology Exam

BOE Student

Recognition Ceremony at 6:00

p.m.

May 9

AP Calculus AB/BC Exam

May 10

AP English

Language Exam

Prom Promise for Juniors and Senior at

1:00 p.m.

Board of Education

Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

As the last full month of the 2016-17 school year, May represents the completion of a

year’s worth of hard work in striving to reach individual and school goals and ambitions.

For the Class of 2017, this month is both an ending of a foundational journey through the

halls and classrooms of Cuyahoga Heights Schools and a beginning of what will be an

exciting life-long adventure of adulthood. As I reflect on the winding road of this school

year, I find myself celebrating the great accomplishments of our students and staff as I

did at this time last year. My message is the same...We are worth celebrating!

What am I celebrating?

The Class of 2017 will leave us soon as the newest group of alumni to venture off

into the “real” world...this is worth celebrating.

8th graders and 5th graders will soon join our high school and middle school

families...this is worth celebrating.

Our school was selected as a 2017 Silver Medal School by US News & World

Report, rank 79th out of 886 schools in Ohio and the top 9% nationally...this is

worth celebrating.

Our outstanding music program was recognized by the National Association of

Music Merchants Foundation as a Top-100 “Best Music Communities for Music

Education” in the Nation for the 12th consecutive year...this is worth celebrating.

Newsweek named CHHS as one of the country’s top 500 schools in the category

of America's Top High Schools 2016: Beating the Odds out of 16,000 eligible

schools.

In 2017, the Cuyahoga Heights Schools was named one of the State of Ohio’s Top

25 Most Beautiful Schools, according to the ratings agency Aceable...this is worth

celebrating.

Our students continue to compete and excel in state level competition in athletics,

academics and the arts...this is worth celebrating.

Our students and staff have worked tirelessly to prepare for state and AP testing

because they want to be the best...this is worth celebrating.

Our school is part of a supportive and proud community...this is worth celebrating.

As you proceed through the month of May, take time to acknowledge and celebrate the

many accomplishments of your student, school, and community. We have much for

which to be grateful. Have a great month!

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 April 3—Julia Lasky, nominated by Mr. Kovitch

Week of April 10—Chris Mortensen, nominated by Mr. Zappala

Week of April 17—Luke Torgerson, nominated by Mr. Tartara

Week of April 25—Teddy McClain, nominated by Mrs. Voytek

April 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—Miranda Allison

11th Grade—Lucas D’Orazio

10th Grade—Adam Hurley

9th Grade—Cassandra Graceffo

8th Grade—Fiona Navarra

7th Grade—Thomas Wilson 6th Grade—Riley Connors

April Students of the Month

During April, 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:

Leah Henley, Girls Track & Field

Jimmy Finnerty, Boys Track & Field

Kayla Nero, Softball

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—April

The following Cuyahoga Heights students were selected for displaying characteristics that are helping our school “Reach New HEIGHTS: Helpful, Engaged, Inspired, Grateful, Honest,

Toler ant, and Successful”:

Week of April 10—Becky Lepkowski (MS) and Robert Vance (HS) Week of April 17—Patrick Mischak (MS) and Natalie Schweitzer (HS)

Week of April 24—Sophia Janezic (MS) and Ben Borsuk (HS)

HEIGHTS Students for April

Planning Ahead

May 11

AP Statistics Exam

May 12

Prom at Botanical Gardens at 6:00 p.m.

May 15

Senior Project

Begins

May 16

5-12 Spring Band Concert at 7:00 p.m.

May 17

MS/HS Early

Release at 11:30 a.m.

May 18

All Schools Spring

Orchestra Concert at 7:00 p.m.

May 19

Senior Project Ends

May 21

Seniors to Cedar Point

May 22

Senior Exams

Senior Award

Ceremony at 7:00 p.m.

May 23

Senior Exams

Senior Project

Presentations

MS/HS Vocal Music

Concert at 7:00 p.m.

May 24

Underclass Awards Assembly at 7:30

a.m.

Senior Exams (Make up)

Senior Project

Presentations

Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

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PROM

Early Release - Friday, May 12, 10:45 a.m.

Photos at Valley View Woods - Friday, May 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Prom at Botanical Gardens - Friday, May 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

After Prom at Kalahari - Leave at 12:00 a.m. and return at 6:00 a.m.

CEDAR POINT

Sunday, May 21

SENIOR PROJECT

Project Participation - May 15 through May 19

Presentations - May 23 beginning at Noon

SENIOR EXAMS

Non-Senior Project Students

May 22 & 23; May 24 (Make-up)

SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT

Monday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.

GRADUATION PRACTICE

Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

SENIOR CLASS PHOTO & LUNCHEON

Photo - Thursday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Luncheon at Dave & Buster’s - Thursday, May 25 from 10:40 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

COMMENCEMENT

Seniors Report to Auditorium by 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 28 at 1:00 p.m.

Please contact Mrs. Zawadzki or Mrs. Croftcheck with questions.

End of Year Events for Seniors Planning Ahead

May 25

Graduation

Practice at 8:30

a.m.

Senior Photo at

10:30 a.m.

Seniors to Dave

and Busters at

10:40 a.m.

May 26

Graduation

Practice at 8:30

a.m.

May 28

Commencement

at 1:00 p.m.

May 29

Memorial Day,

No School

June 2, 5 and 6

Underclass

Exams

June 6

8th Grade

Promotion at

8:00 a.m.

Students’ Last

Day of School

June 7

Records Day

Teachers’ Last

Day of School

August 17

Begin 2017-18

School Year!

Class of 2017 Commencement

Family and friends are cordially invited to celebrate Commencement for the Class of

2017. Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 28, at 1:00 p.m. in the South Gym.

Seniors are each given 4 tickets for floor seating for family members. Other family

members and friends may sit in the bleachers. All seating is “first come, first served.”

Senior students will receive more information on this exciting day either before or during

graduation practice. Once again, congratulations and good luck seniors!

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The CHS Band Concert will be held on May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium, and will

feature all band students from 5th through 12th grades. Come hear the 5th Grade Band,

the 6th Grade Band, the 7th and 8th Grade Band, the High School Band, and the Jazz

Band in a concert that is sure to entertain!

The CHS Orchestra Concert will be held on May 18 at 7:00 in the auditorium and will

feature all string students from 4th through 12th grades. The orchestras are excited to

share their music with the CHS community.

The annual CHS Vocal Show will be presented on Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 in the

auditorium. The students have been working hard to put together a very entertaining

show. Performing that evening will be the 6th Grade Choir, the 7th and 8th Grade Choir,

the High School Choir and the Scarlet Angels. There's sure to be a little something for

everyone!

Spring Concerts

During the first two weeks of May, Advanced Placement students will be testing in their

given subject areas. Students who earn scores of “3” or higher may be eligible for

academic credit at colleges and universities across the country. Best of luck to our

students!

AP Testing in May

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 8th Graders!

Eighth Grade Promotion

The testing schedule is as follows:

AP Chemistry—May 1 (AM)

AP Psychology—May 1 (PM)

AP English Lit.—May 3 (AM)

AP US Gov’t—May 4 (AM)

AP US History—May 5 (AM)

AP Biology—May 8 (AM)

AP Calculus AB—May 9(AM)

AP Calculus BC—May 9 (AM)

AP English Lang.—May 10 (AM)

AP Statistics—May 11 (PM)

Students in Grades 10–12 who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their

school’s chapter are eligible to be invited for membership. Each chapter is required to

publish its qualifications for membership, which is based on the four pillars of NHS:

Scholarship - Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative

GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is

allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA—CHHS is 3.30).

Service - This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or

community, done without compensation.

Leadership - Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and

idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community

activities while working with or for others.

Character - The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards

of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and

generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

On Monday, May 1, CHHS inducted the NHS Class of 2017 in a ceremony held in the

Auditorium. Congratulations to the following students on their induction:

Lauren Adamo Bernadette Menkhaus

Meghan Bowden Abigayle Pazey

Breana D’Ambrosi Megan Pech

Jennifer Grabel Alexandra Pignatiello

Luke Hopkins Victoria Santiago

Tyler Hughes Jordan Sturgill

Morgan Juhnke

As an NHS member, students can get ready for whatever comes their way after high school.

To help prepare them for college and their career, they’ll have exclusive access to robust

tools and resources:

Leadership development, motivation, and inspiration gained through their own

chapter’s work, at three LEAD Conferences in various locations each year, or at

NHS State Summits

Access to innovative leadership cultivation and career exploration

Service projects, both by the chapter and individually, allowing members to build

teamwork capabilities, hone project management aptitude, and make friends—all

valuable life skills

Unique member-only college admission resources, integrating web and social media

platforms

Help with financing college education through a members-only scholarship search

tool and the NHS Scholarship program, which, since its establishment in 1946, has

awarded more than 16,000 scholarships totaling more than $12 million to seniors who

best reflect the values of NHS

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

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Students in Grades 6–9 who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their school’s chapter are

eligible to be invited for membership. Students must be in their second semester of Sixth Grade for

consideration. Ninth Grade students are only eligible for inclusion in NJHS if they attend a middle-level

school. Ninth grade students in a traditional 9-12 high school are not eligible for NJHS membership. Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which is based on the five pillars of

NJHS:

Scholarship - Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on

a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher

cumulative GPA—Cuyahoga Heights is a 3.00).

Service - This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done

without compensation.

Leadership - Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea

contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while

working with or for others.

Character - The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and

reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

Citizenship - The student who demonstrates citizenship understands the importance of civic

engagement; has a high regard for freedom and justice; respects the U.S. form of government (a

representative democracy); respects the law for all citizens at the local, state, and federal levels; and

demonstrates mature participation and responsibility in activities such as scouting, community

organizations, or school clubs.

On Monday, May 1, CHMS inducted the NJHS Class of 2017 in a ceremony held in the Auditorium.

Congratulations to the following students on their induction:

NJHS membership is an outstanding opportunity to develop the habits and standards so important to

success in high school, college, and a career. As an NJHS member, students have exclusive access to

robust tools and resources:

Leadership development, motivation, and inspiration gained through their own chapter’s work,

at three LEAD conferences in various locations each year, or at NJHS State Summits

Access to innovative leadership cultivation and career exploration

Service projects, both by the chapter and individual, allow members to build teamwork capabilities,

hone project management aptitude, and make friends—all valuable life skills

Unique member-only college admission and planning resources integrating web and social media

platforms

Help with financing college education through the NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award, which

each year recognizes 500 exceptional NJHS members who best reflect the values of membership with

a college savings award

National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Madeline Amari Julia Lasky

Alexis Baciak Kevin Mays

Dominic Belko Monica Menkhaus

Samantha Caleris Nathan Menkhaus

Kaitlyn Calvey Patrick Mischak Purva Chauhan Alexander Nodge

Delayne DiSanza Olivia Santiago

Aidan Dopson Owen Schukert

Megan Ellis Mira Sekerak

Sophia Galek Alyssa Simunek

Connor Gisztl Mia Spicer

Mason Jones Reagan Sturgill Daniel Keller Hailey Toth

Madison Krzynowek Thomas Wilson

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On Tuesday, May 2, class elections were held for those seeking positions for the 2017-18

school year. Students voted electronically in English classes and results were announced

on May 3. Congratulations to the following students elected to their respective positions:

9th Grade:

President - Mike Hopkins

Vice President - Julia Harris

Treasurer - Emma Patterson

Secretary - Payton Boyert

10th Grade:

President - Emily D’Onofrio

Vice President - Victoria Kattler

Treasurer - Joe Connors

Secretary - David Shull

11th Grade:

President - Lauren Adamo

Vice President - Morgan Juhnke

Treasurer - Stefani Attewell

Secretary - Natalie Drockton

12th Grade:

President - Lexi Rayokovich

Vice President - Nathan Polack

Treasurer - Sophie Petras

Secretary - Lexi Martin

Class Election Results

Join Student Council in 2017-18!

Students who were not elected to class officer positions or who simply want to be

involved in leadership and service activities should consider joining Student Council

which is available to both middle school or high school students.

Student Council helps share students' ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and

school principals. They often also help raise funds for school-wide activities, including

social events, community projects, helping people in need and school reform.

2017-18 high school students can pick up applications in the high school office or by

seeing each groups respective advisor. Interested 2017-18 middle school students should

see Mrs. Studier for details.

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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 classes will occur on the following dates and times:

Monday, May 15, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Science, Room 362

Sunday, May 21, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - English, Room 301

Sunday, May 21, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Reading, Room 301

Monday, May 22, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Math, Room 365

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 1 classes should call the High School Main Office at 216-429-5707 beginning April 3. The deadline to register is May 1.

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!

2016-17 ACT and SAT Dates

ACT Test Dates and Deadlines

ACT Test Date Registration Deadline ACT Scores Available

June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 June 20, 2017

SAT Test Dates and Deadlines

SAT Test Date Registration Deadline SAT Scores Available

June 3, 2017 May 9, 2017 June 22, 2017