brian modarelli, head of school january 24 & 25, 2013
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Brian Modarelli, Head of SchoolJanuary 24 & 25, 2013
Our Core Functions
TeachingLearningDiscipleship
Decidedly ChristianDecidedly College-Preparatory
Decidedly More…
Promises…Promises…
Mandarin 官话 in all lower school classes Honors Algebra I for 7th grade Media Applications Class for High School Highlands Ability Battery SMART Boards Data Projectors Closed Circuit T.V. Channel TE@CH on Thursday mornings
Promises…Promises…
New Internet Infrastructure RenWeb Smart Tuition Cafeteria Renovation Playground Relocation Lower School Classrooms Renovated Parking Lot Resurfaced & Restriped Front Office Renovation
Streamlined Registration
Educational Agreement
Automatically renewable
Streamlined Registration
The February Perfect Storm
has become the February Break
July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Tuition
Deposit
Annual Re-Registration
To Do List:
Well… Uh… Nothing!
Mission
Christian Heritage School exists to assist parents in fulfilling
their God-given responsibility to provide
its students with an education of spiritual and academic excellence
with which to serve God. (Col 2:3)
Mission
Christian Heritage School exists to assist parents and churches in
fulfillingtheir God-given responsibility to
providestudents with an education
of spiritual and academic excellencewith which to serve God. (Col 2:3)
EnhancedSecurity at CHS
Consulted with law enforcement, fire & zoningHired security personnelInstalled security post between two sets of
front doorsPurchased check-in machineExpanded telephone capabilitiesInstalled signs on restroom doors
Security - In Process
Reworking classroom locking devices Replacing padding on gym wall Installing buzzers on second set of front doors Installing buzzer on single door by US office Equipping exterior doors with monitoring
devices
Security at CHS
Ongoing: Student safety training Faculty & staff safety training
Requires Capital:Expanding interior video monitoring $18,000Shatter proofing exterior glass $22,000Fencing around new playground area $14,000Interior doors to block access wings $ tbd
Security – Checking In
All visitors scan their I.D.
Photograph, background check & visitor pass
Permanent visitor passes will be available for frequent guests
What Can I do to Help?
• (203) 261-6230 x515• “This is John Naeher. I will donate $50 for security”• “This is Dan Vinton. I will donate $2000.”• “This is Bruce Stempien. Take my whole 401K!”• “Brian, I’d like to talk about the security initiatives
and how I can best help the school.”
Security – Checking Out
Leaving Early?K-12 sign out in Main Office
Initiative
iPad Initiative
Grades 9 to 12
Tiered ownership
eTexts
Cost structure
New UCONN Coursesfor 2013-2014
• Art• U.S. History I• U.S. History II• Statistics
3 credits3 credits3 credits4 credits
New Bible Elective through Indiana Wesleyan University
• Life Calling 3 credits
College Integrated2012-2013
UCONN 34Other AP 12Other Dual 0
Total 46
2013-201447 9 3
59
Calling Prep College Preparatory College Integrated
Introducing
Full Day & Half Day Options
Sports Camp
Theme Weeks: Lego Water Animal Movie Maker
Staffed by varsity coaches and other qualified personnel to make your child’s camp experience fun & exciting
Athletic Trainer for 2013-2014
Permission to Treat
https://www.renweb.com/Logins/ParentsWeb-Login.aspx
Mission Opportunities
Location Grade Levels Dates
Portland, Maine Entering 7-9 grade(Girls only)
July 28-Aug 2, 2013
His Mansion/Moose River
Entering 7-9 grade(Boys only)
July 29-Aug 5, 2013
Costa Rica Entering 9-12 grade July 20-Jul 27, 2013
Zambia, Africa Entering 11-12 grade& current seniors
June 23-Jul 5, 2013
New York/New Jersey Sandy Relief
Entering 9-12 grade tbd
Transportation to CHS
• Exploring options for morning busing• Survey coming
Funding the CHS Mission
3% Tuition Increase
Roughly $300 to $480 per yearOr
$21 to $33 per monthafter deposit is considered and
depending on grade level.
Parent Coffees
Tuesday, February 5
• Morning7:45am to 10am
• Evening7:00pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday, February 6
• Morning7:45am to 10am
