Chelsea High School

Hi CHS Families,

As we enter the last week of October, we want to provide guidance to ensure that our end-of-month fall celebrations are inclusive, joyful, and respectful of the diverse identities and experiences of our students, staff, and families. Halloween is on Thursday, October 31st and we are mindful that not all members of the school community participate in Halloween celebrations, and that some students experience barriers that prevent them from participating in ways that promote a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Costume Guidelines

• Costumes should not include props, real or fake.

• Costumes should not depict violence and may not include blood, gore, or additional fake body parts.

• Costumes should not include gang depictions or horror characters.

• Costumes may not include weapons, real or fake.

• No part of your costume may completely cover your head or face.

• Costumes may not demean any race, religion, culture, ethnicity, nationality, disability, gender, or gender identity.

• Costumes should not hinder you from routine school activities.

• No Pets allowed, and no unenrolled CHS students

Anyone wearing disruptive or offensive costumes will be asked to change at the discretion of a member of the administrative team. Offensive costumes have no place at our school as we strive to be an inclusive learning community.

Remember the focus of our school is to provide a safe environment for all students, and staff alike.

#BELIEVE

#We are all in this together.

Obed Morales, Principal

Chelsea High School

299 Everett Ave.

Chelsea, MA 02150

617-466-5039 (office)

617-593-0770 (work cell)

moraleso@chelseaschools.com

• Family Enrichment Cafe, will be this Wednesday, October 30th, starting at 8:30am,hosted by the CHS Family Liaisons. All parents and guardians are invited to join.

Please note that school starts at 8 am each day. Ensuring that students arrive on time is essential for them to settle in and be ready to learn.

The attendance appeal process for quarter one will begin on October 21st 2024 and end on November 1st 2024. Parents and guardians may contact our parent liaisons - Olga Escalante, Jay Velez, or Yrlen Ysasis to schedule an appointment in Spanish. Parents and guardians may contact Mr. Carangelo at 617-466-5043 to schedule an appointment in English. This is in compliance with the handbook and all guidelines will apply.

I have outlined a few noteworthy revisions made to the Attendance Policy below. Additionally, please click here to read the revised policy in full. It is important to review the entire policy as it will be operational for the remainder of the school year.

• Students will be allowed to have five excused absences per quarter, an increase from the three excused absences allowed in the previous policy.

• A note signed by a parent or caregiver is still required for a student to receive an excused absence. In lieu of a note, parents unable to provide a note will have the option of calling the school to report an excused absence.

• Students will receive a ten (10) point penalty in their average for any class in which they have three (3) or more unexcused absences. The previous policy dropped any grade affected by the Attendance Policy to a 60

• For any student whose grade is impacted due to this policy, notification and access to this policy will be included with the student’s report card.

• An Attendance Appeal Board has been created to review appeals denied by the Attendance Office.

Link:

Attendance Policy Communication January 2023

• Saturday, May 17th, 2025 - PROM

• Friday, May 23rd, 2025 last day for Seniors

• Saturday, June 7th, 2025 @10am - Graduation for the Class of 2025.

Spirit Week at CHS wrapped up with an electrifying Pep Rally! The CHS Percussion Ensemble set the tone, welcoming students with vibrant rhythms as they streamed into the gym. Throughout the week, students and staff embraced the festivities with enthusiasm during Twin Day, Celebrity Day, and an abundance of SCHOOL SPIRIT!

The CHS School Counseling Department in partnership with BHCC, TRiO, MEFA Pathway, a previous Tufts admissions representative, and our Parent Liaison Mr Jay Velez, held a College Kickoff Event on Saturday, October 19, 2024. All members supported senior students, either individually and/or in a group, with completing a college application, financial aid, essay writing, requesting letters of recommendation, navigating the MEFA Pathway platform, signing up for the SAT/ACT, looking at scholarship information, researching areas/fields of interest and more. Thank you to all and best of luck to our students!!!

The class of 2026 hosted Movie Night this week! Students got together in the gym to watch Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride". Great job to the class of 2026 officers!

Students working in the CHS library are getting their classmates excited about "Frighteningly Good" Horror, True Crime, and Thriller books. Thanks to Trent Bordock and his library students for these Dia De Los Muertos and Halloween book displays!

Extended Learning began after school for the year with many new programs to connect with classmates and community members, learn more about an area of interest, expand skills, and maybe even earn some credits! Some programs that met this week were the Youth Food Movement, Credit Recovery Program, and Instrumental Lessons and Ensemble. With over 17 programs available, students are certain to find one that interests them. Interested students should email kessarisp@chelseaschools.com and bergere@chelseaschools.com.

Students in the AVID Program invited their families to a Spaghetti Dinner Night where they shared their experiences in the program.

The Chelsea High School Parent Teacher Association held its first meeting of the school year on Thursday, Oct. 24th. Many parents engaged actively, sharing questions and ideas about enhancing their involvement in their child's educational journey. Stay tuned for details on the next meeting—your participation makes a difference!

Date: Thursday November 21st 2024

Time: 5:15 PM

Location: Chelsea High School Library and via ZOOM https://chelseaschools.zoom.us/j/82571473042

School Site Council Meeting Minutes:

Minutes 9/19/2024

Video recording of 10/17/2024 meeting

Notice of Searches

We are writing to let you know in advance that out of an abundance of caution, school administration may at times conduct random searches when students arrive at school. Providing a safe and secure learning environment is a top priority. These searches will help us maintain a safe school and an environment where students are free to focus on learning. As a part of our commitment to keeping our school community safe, we will continue to administer random searches.

Dear Families, If your 11th or 12th grader is interested in pursuing college after high school, we encouraged them to attend a College Fair. We have just the opportunity for your student--

National Hispanic College Fair

Date: October 30, 2024

Time: 9-11:30 am

FREE

Space is LIMITED!

Permission slips available in the School Counselors offices.

Return the Permission slip signed by parent/guardian by October 16 to the
Red side School Counseling Office-Room R1022!