Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Welcome to the Cokeville Principal’s blog.
This week marks the mid-semester point. I am amazed at how fast the year is flying by. I am also very pleased with how the year is going. As we ran the mid-semester grade report, less than 3% of our students grades 7-12 are receiving a failing mark. None of our 7-12 students are receiving more than one failing mark. What a fine accomplishment this is for our students and the teachers who work with them.
I would like to take a moment and address a concern that has been brought to my attention. A short time back, we sent a letter to the homes of next year’s Kindergarten students. I understand that this letter has caused some concern. Please allow me to clear up the intent of this letter. It was our sole intention to provide some helpful suggestions for helping incoming Kindergarten students with the transition into school. The suggestions offered were never meant to be presented as admission criteria. We simply attempted to answer the question that is often asked: What can I do to prepare my child for the start of school? I sincerely apologize for any stress or concern that this letter may have caused. I am convinced that the parents in our community are the best anywhere.
Thank you for your continued interest in our schools.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Good day Panther Fans,

Thank you for taking the time to visit this site, and for your interest in our school. Our school year is going well. I am proud of all of the good things that our students are accomplishing both in the classroom, and in extracurricular activities. We just completed our third bi-monthly grade check on students involved in CHS extracurricular activities and I am pleased to report that we only had one failing mark. This mark was quickly addressed and remedied. Two weeks ago we did not have a single failing grade among all of our students who are involved in an extracurricular activity.
At CHS, we are doing something new this year in our attempt to fulfill our mission of “Making Everyone Better For Life.” Every student and teacher has been assigned to an advisory group. These groups meet twice a month to review student grades, schedules, or any concerns that a student might have. These advisors are available to assist and mentor the students in their group. They are also available to assist parents with questions or concerns as well. If you do not know who your child’s advisor is, or have questions about the program, please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to assist you.
Thank you again for your interest in our schools.

Mr. Harris