CHHS "Peek at the Week"

Mission: Our schools provide a challenging and engaging education to prepare all our students to become responsible citizens and succeed in college and career.

Reminder, there will be no school on Friday, February 14 for a Teacher Work Day and Monday, February 17 for Presidents' Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 18.

The CHHS Admin Team is hosting a Natural History Museum Field Trip next Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. There is only space for 150 students, so turn in your permission slip before the spots are taken. Permission slips can be found during your lunch period in the cafeteria or in the main office before or after school.

Students, are you on track to success? Check your email to see the TTS report sent from Dr. Towns last week that shows your attendance, behavior, grades, and credits and whether you are on track.

Due to the ongoing cleanup at the Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook site and the surrounding area from the fire on Friday, in cooperation with the fire and police departments, Heights High has developed an alternative plan for arrival and dismissal in order to ensure student and staff safety.

Arrival

• All traffic, including staff, will enter and exit the campus using Washington Boulevard. Security monitors will be present to direct traffic.
• Parents will not be permitted to drop their students off in the parking lot at this time. Students can be dropped off on Washington, Goodnor, or Lee. We ask that this is done efficiently while maintaining safety.
• Student drivers will not be permitted to park on Washington. They can use other side streets or the student-designated parking lot by CVS.
• Students will enter the building through Door 8 (football field side) or Door 1 (main entrance on baseball field side) and go through the ID check/OpenGate systems there.
• Door 8 will close at 8:15 a.m. Students who arrive after this time must go to Door 1 using the back side of the building (facing Washington) and will be taken to the mini auditorium for the security process.
• Staff will need to show their parking passes to enter the parking lot. All parking lots are available for staff to use.
• RTA has adjusted their routes according to the road closures.

Dismissal

• Students will use doors 1, 8, 19, and 14 to exit the building.
• Students will not be allowed to exit the building out of doors 2, 4, and 6.

Additional Notes

• Staff and students should anticipate delays due to the road closures, and plan to arrive early.
• Accommodations will be in place for students with special needs for both arrival and dismissal. These students will use Door 1.
• The front of the school and Door 4 are closed off until further notice. Students must stay away from Cedar Road, per the City.
• Sporting events will go on as scheduled. Cedar Road access will remain closed.
• There will be no off-campus lunch until further notice.

Heights High Students, do you have a trusted adult in the building?

A trusted adult is any staff member whose actions and words make you (the student) feel safe, who you feel cares about you, respects you, and you would feel comfortable confiding in.

Please take a moment to complete the Trusted Adult Survey identifying at least one staff member you would call your trusted adult. Please do not select more than 5 trusted adults.

Click here for the "Celebrating Black History Month Bulletin" for activities and events that students can participate in throughout month as well as this week's "Black History Spotlights."

The Instrumental Music Department invites the Heights community to their Midwinter Concerts on Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Heights High auditorium.

The Wednesday concert will feature performances by Symphonic Winds, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and the Heights High Jazz Ensemble. The Thursday concert will feature performances by the Heights High Symphony, Concert Orchestra, Philharmonic Strings, and a combined performance with 8th grade orchestra student from Monticello and Roxboro Middle Schools.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and there is no cost for admission.

Registration for the College of Wooster's B-WISER and B-WISEST science camps is open. B-WISER is for rising 8th and 9th grade girls while girls in 10th and 11th graders can attend B-WISEST, with more advanced science classes.

The week-long residential camp is for rising 8th through 11th grade girls interested in STEM in Ohio. Students take a full daily curriculum with classes in physics, chemistry, biology, geology, robotics, and other advanced topics. Students experience cooperative learning, develop self-confidence, and hear from professional women in science about their journeys. Students use campus science labs and stay in Wooster’s college dorms. Inability to pay should not be a barrier to attending camp, the program offers subsidized camp rates and financial aid scholarships.

The B-WISER and B-WISEST programs will take place from June 16 - 25, 2025. Registration deadlines are April 30 for B-WISER and March 31 for B-WISEST.

Flyer | B-WISER Registration & Information | B-WISEST Registration & Information

College Now Greater Cleveland is proud to offer comprehensive support to students at Cleveland Heights High School through our GEAR UP and Educational Talent Search (ETS) programs. These initiatives are designed to guide students through their educational journeys and help them prepare for college and future careers.

College Now FAFSA Completion & Tax Help Opportunity - February 22

Each program is dedicated to empowering students with the tools they need for success. College Now encourage grade-level teachers to sign up for workshops and partner with them to maximize student engagement and preparation. For more information or to schedule a session, please reach out to the team! Click here for their contact information.

The Mandel Youth Humanities Academy is a summer program that offers rising high school juniors and seniors in Northeast Ohio an opportunity to broaden their humanities education and get a taste of college coursework. The Mandel Youth Humanities Academy is a nine-week program that runs from June through August (break the week of July 4). The program meets Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The summer program includes:

• Discussion-based seminars in philosophy, history, art, literature, and religion
• Explorations and interactive documentaries in new media
• Community-based learning across Cleveland through “City as Text” experiences

Accepted students receive a generous stipend equivalent to a full-time summer job, a personal computer and, as needed, transportation to and from campus.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Dennis Kless, d_kless@chuh.org

Nancy Rich Drehs, n_rich@chuh.org

To help you prepare to go from high school to the future, we have created a senior checklist for your convenience. This will assist you with college and career planning as well as keep you on track to graduate.

Make sure to check the Class of 2025 page on the District website throughout the year for

regular updates and important information!

Look below for information on post-secondary opportunities for seniors and their families to get help with navigating the financial aid and application process.

Seniors - the Heights Community Scholarship is open!

All seniors have been added to the Google Classroom. Remember, you will need to fill out the General Application and each individual scholarship of your choice in Google Classroom. The community scholarships will be open until Monday February 10, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions please see Mrs. McEwen. The Heights Schools Foundation scholarships are also open. The Foundation scholarship is also in the Google Classroom until March.

Please check Naviance regularly for upcoming college representative visits to Heights High and for scholarship opportunities.

Seniors if you are receiving college acceptance letters and scholarship letters please give a copy to Mrs. McEwen by email at t_mcewen@chuh.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 12: IMD Midwinter Concert I, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 13: IMD Midwinter Concert II, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 13: Natural History Museum Field Trip

Friday, Feb. 14: Teacher Independent Work Day - No School For Students

Monday, Feb. 17: Presidents' Day - All Schools Closed

Friday, Feb. 21: VMD Midwinter Concert

Saturday, Feb. 22: CH-UH Black History Month Celebration

Tuesday, Feb. 25: CHHS Job & Trades Fair Family Information Night

Wednesday, Feb. 26: The Sound of Freedom: A Showcase of African-American Music Assembly, 2nd & 3rd Period

Thursday, Feb. 27: Senior Cap & Gown Picture Re-Take Day

The MetroHealth Institute for H.O.P.E. School Health Program is partnering with CH-UH to offer health care services on-site at your child’s school. Your child will now have easier medical service access during the school day. Additionally, CH-UH City School District students, their families, and staff members can receive routine health care at the Heights Wellness Center inside Heights High School.

What services does MetroHealth provide?

• Physicals (annual/sports/work permit)
• Injury/illness care
• Routine lab tests
• Teen services
• Mental/behavioral health
• Immunizations
• Care for chronic conditions, including asthma, allergies, diabetes and seizure disorders
• Health education and prevention
• Telehealth, to supplement in-person care

How to enroll your student:

Fill out an online consent form here. Students' consent forms remain valid for as long as they attend school in the District.

Click here for the January Wellness Center schedule.

If you know of a student is in need of social and/or emotional support, please complete the referral form located in the Quick Links section of Heights High’s page on CHUH.org. Anyone can complete this referral form, and submissions are routed directly to the school social workers and counselors for follow-up.

Our “see something, say something” policy applies to our school community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone can access the Safe School Helpline to report threats, bullying, or other such behavior. Call 1-800-4-1-VOICE (1-800-418-6423) ext. 359 to leave your information, or submit a report online.

The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available here.

The plan establishes procedures to ensure that the District's communications with persons with disabilities, including applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities, are as effective as its communications with others.