Happy Labor Day, everyone! #cftogether #LaborDay2023
I scream, you scream, we all scream for… Sloppy bowls!
🗓️SAVE THE DATE - Fri. 9/22
🍨 This middle school fundraiser is open to all ages and truly a highlight of the year. Stop by before the Homecoming game and enjoy ice cream sundaes, guest scoopers, an awesome raffle & MORE!
Save some 💰 and get your tix ahead of time:
https://tinyurl.com/CFSloppyBowls
Chagrin Falls Schools will be closed on Friday, August 25, 2023. There are power outages at Gurney and the Intermediate School and throughout the Village and school community. We have road closures caused by storm damage as well impacting busing throughout the community.
Bus routes have been posted on the District website.
https://www.chagrinschools.org/page/transportation
You'll need a password in order to access the route information. Parents just received a ConstantContact email with that password.
Bus routes will be updated regularly so please check back to verify your information before school starts. Please complete this survey if your information needs to be updated and the Transportation Department will contact you to confirm bus information.
Please have pupils waiting at their designated pick up location in an area that is visible and clear of traffic five minutes before the scheduled pick up time. Times may fluctuate slightly during the first few weeks of school.
If you have any questions please contact the Chagrin Falls Schools Transportation Department at mike.morgan@chagrinschools.org or (440) 893-4055.
Lunch Account Information for CFHS:
The Food Service Department would like to welcome all students back to school! Please see important announcements for 2023-2024 in the letter linked here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18-j5tyu3t1lPmpCd5rOnW7kBeBEot7ho/view
High School Newsletter and Communication
To ensure you do not miss any important information, please update your district email communication preferences. To update your information or sign up for communication, please click here. For additional information, please visit www.chagrinschools.org/o/cfhs or call the main office at 440.247.2583
Student Parking
Parking passes will be sold to Juniors and Seniors who have submitted all their forms and have paid all student fees. Students must have a valid driver’s license. Parking passes will be sold for $30 with a completed application available here. Payment must be made on site via check or cash on August 17th during Paperwork and Picture Day. Only cars with permits are allowed to park on school property in posted student parking lots.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_xqRyT8FS8jYYTOWW4Q9RiHBZV7kZa2YoDiQiqZ-A02k4Vg/viewform
Lots of important info for CFHS students headed back to school!
https://conta.cc/3schqjC
Medication Drop-Off for Chagrin Falls High School
If your child requires medication, it can be dropped off on August 17th from 8:00am-11:30am in the HS Commons. If you have any questions or conflicts, the school nurse can be reached at christine.murray@chagrinschools.org
Freshmen Orientation
All incoming 9th grade students are invited to orientation activities on Friday, August 18th at 8:00am in the HS Gym. Freshmen students should check their school emails for more specific information. An email was also sent back in June to parents.
Yearbook Distribution for Chagrin Falls High School
Yearbooks will be available for students on August 17th. Yearbooks for the graduates from the Class of 2023 will be mailed directly to families.
New Student Orientation at Chagrin Falls High School
New students entering grades 10 through 12 are invited to orientation activities on Friday August 18th at 12:30pm in the High School Library. The orientation will provide students with information and advice on transitioning to Chagrin Falls High School. Students will have the opportunity to learn about academics, extra-curricular offerings, building procedures, locate their lockers and classrooms, and be introduced to other important informational items that will ensure a smooth start to the school year.
Schedule Pickup for Chagrin Falls High School
All students can pick up their schedules on August 17th between 8:00am-11:30am once all school fees are paid. Counselors will be available during this time for schedule corrections.
One of the following criteria must be met to have a schedule change:
Schedule does not meet the minimum requirements of six classes each semester;
Adjustments due to the successful completion of coursework over the summer;
Error in the schedule due to academic misplacement;
Error in the schedule due to a clerical mistake;
Classes can be added as long as it does create any other changes to the schedule.
Fees for Chagrin Falls High School
School fees are established by the Board of Education and cover the cost of consumable supplies. An individualized breakdown of these fees is available in Infinite Campus. Additional payments may be required for field trips, Excel Tecc programs and Advanced Placement tests. Student fees will be collected through Infinite Campus. Parents will need to sign into Infinite Campus by clicking here or by accessing the district website. Once logged in, click on Fees to view and pay the fees associated with your student(s). You will need to add a payment method by clicking My Accounts, then Payment Methods, and clicking New at the bottom of the screen. A service charge of 4% will be added to all online payment transactions. To avoid the service charge, fees may be paid in person, by check or cash, during Paperwork and Picture Day.
https://chagrinfallsoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/chagrin.jsp
English Book Sale (PTO)
The PTO will be providing the opportunity to purchase books that will be used in English classes this year. This convenient fundraiser can be accessed by clicking here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSektZI09erIcSIZZj4VBcr3J4AK9MfCz68IXSNX7SnxC14dpQ/viewform
All the book orders are being processed online through this Google Form. When the books come in they will be delivered directly to the students via their English teachers. Click here for the 2023-2024 English Reading List
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2683/CFHS/3097598/CFHS_reading_list.pdf
Forms for Chagrin Falls High School:
Parents can complete all the required forms for this school year in Infinite Campus and can be accessed at the link below or through the district website. A parent and student signature are required on forms for students in grades 9-12. Students can log in to Infinite Campus using their @chagrinstudents.org email address. The password may be different from their usual password. If a student has forgotten their password, they can click the “Forgot Your Password” link on the student sign in page to request a password reset.
https://chagrinfallsoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/chagrin.jsp
Paperwork, School Pictures, Fees, Parking Passes and Student Schedules for Chagrin Falls High School:
In an effort to reduce the amount of school time devoted to administrative procedures, students may pay fees, register for parking passes and pick-up schedules on Thursday, August 17th from 8:00am - 11:30am. Once all forms and fees are submitted, students can access their schedule and purchase parking passes.
Student Drop off/Pick up Procedures
Families who elect to drive their child to school must drop them off and pick them up at the designated location at the back of the campus during ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL of school.
Please pull as forward as possible in the drop off lane, past the crosswalk, to assist with traffic flow and avoid accidents. Drivers must go around the circle at the end of the drive in order to turn around. Drivers are prohibited from turning around on the hill, by the dumpsters or at any other point along the drive.
Only students who have physical injuries/needs should be dropped off/picked up at the front entrance. Picking up students from parking lots around the campus is not permitted.
Morning Drop Off to school begins at 7:20am and ends at 7:35am. Classes begin promptly at 7:40am. After 7:40am students must be dropped off in the front of campus and sign in to the office.
Students are dismissed at 2:50pm.
Please see the linked traffic map for further information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hCZbkknI19FW77e0RjDX767tqHGIRlP_/view
OPENING OF SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR CHAGRIN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, August 17th: Paperwork and Picture Day (8:00am - 11:30am CFHS Commons)
Friday, August 18th: Freshman Orientation (8:00am - 12:00pm CFHS Gym)
Friday, August 18th: New Student Orientation (12:30pm - 1:30pm CFHS Library)
Sunday, August 20th: Booster-Meet the Teams Night (4:00pm at Harris Stadium)
Thursday, August 24th: First Day of School
Open Campus - Chagrin Falls High School has a policy allowing students, with the permission of their parents/guardians, to utilize Open Campus. Open Campus is an incentive based program aimed to increase student achievement while offering a learning environment that provides our students freedom with respect and responsibility. For the 2023-2024 school year, only 12th grade students will have the opportunity for Open Campus. Open Campus applies to Seniors who have a Commons period 1st or 8th period, or two Commons periods back to back. Tiger Period is NOT included in this permission. The permission form can be found here and in the main office.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17MgCgQ6ywWGUfwkXkxWVzNrY_ncjHXY_/view