CHS is a Middle States Accreditation for Growth school.
Accreditation is the affirmation that a school provides a quality of education that
the community has a right to expect and the education world endorses. Accreditation
is a means of showing confidence in a school's performance. When the Commission
on Secondary Schools accredits a school, it certifies that the school has met the prescribed qualitative standards of the Middle States Association within the terms of the school's own stated philosophy and objectives.
CHS Belief Statements
We believe that….
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•All students can learn.
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•A safe and nurturing environment fosters learning and friendships.
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•Educational development of each learner is the result of collaborative effort involving students,
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•Open and frequent communication with parents/guardians promotes student success.
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•Individuality, creativity and originality should be respected and appreciated.
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•Integration of technology across the curriculum optimizes achievement.
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•Each student should be provided with the educational opportunities and experiences
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•Theme-based career awareness is important.
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•Academic and work-place readiness skills prepare students to succeed
in post-secondary opportunities.
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•Teamwork fosters positive interpersonal skills and acceptance of diverse groups of people.
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•It is essential to stay current in communications technologies.
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•Each individual has inherent worth.
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•All members of the school community deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
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•Students should be prepared to become responsible citizens and effective members of the global society.
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•Individuals should demonstrate honesty and integrity in all endeavors.
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•Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making are essential skills.
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•Students should be provided resources necessary to foster physical and mental well-being.
