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End of Term 2, Start of Term 3 Parent News
Posted by JEFFREY JOHNSON on 1/21/2021We hope you are doing well as we approach the end of Term 2 on Friday, January 29th. Here are important announcements for next week as we close our Term 2 and get ready for Term 3. If you have any questions about anything in this post feel free to call the main office at 253.800.6800 and we would be happy to assist you.
Instruction Schedule for January 25 - 29, 2021
We will have a modified instruction schedule this week. There will be no scheduled classes or new work given on Wednesday as this is a staff training day. Students are highly encouraged to use this day to catch up and turn in any missing work for the term. Friday there will be no scheduled classes, but teachers will be available to meet with students on Zoom to answer any last minute questions and to provide support as students finish up their classes for the Term.
Getting Ready for Term 3 **Action Required From ALL Students**
As part of our Washington State Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) rules, students are required to sign their Written Student Learning Plan prior to starting their classes in Term 3. ALL students are required to come to Challenger on Thursday, January 28th or 29th to sign their new Learning Plan, get their Term 3 schedules and Zoom meeting links.
To minimize the number of students on campus at any given time please use the schedule below for when to come to CHS. As always, students are required to wear masks at all times, use hand sanitizer and maintain 6’ of distance. We are looking forward to seeing ALL OF YOU on campus next Thursday or Friday for these important activities.
Thursday
January 28
Friday
January 29
8:00 am
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12:00pm
9th and 10th Grade Students
Any PM Session 11th grade students
All12th Grade Students
12:30 pm
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4:00 pm
11th Grade students
Any AM Session 9th and 10th grade students
All 12th Grade Students
Any 9th, 10th, 11th grade students who could not come on Jan. 28
Term 3
Term 3 begins on Monday, February 1st. Students can see their schedule by using their iPad and the StudentVue App for Synergy. Zoom meeting links will be emailed out to all students and families on Friday, January 29th so watch your email for those! Have a great start to the second half of the school year.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the main office (253.800.6800) and we will be happy to answer the questions you may have.
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Instruction Schedule for January 18 - 22, 2021
Posted by JEFFREY JOHNSON on 1/14/2021There is no school on Monday, January 18th in recognition of the Martin Luther King holiday. Enjoy your three-day weekend!
Here is the instruction schedule for the week of January 19 - 22nd:
ALE Progress Reports are Thursday, January 20th. Students need to turn in all work to be included on this progress report by January 19th.
The end of Term 2 is Friday, January 29th and the start of Term 3 is Monday, February 1, 2020. Students can now see their schedules on StudentVue.
Picture re-take day is Wednesday, January 20th! If you did not get your picture taken at the start of school, or need your portrait retaken now is your chance!
Lifetouch photographers will be in the CHS commons from 9:00 - 3:00pm to take student's photos. Picture packets can be ordered online at mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID: EVTQJ87DQ. Smile pretty!
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Currently Accepting Applications for Term 3
Posted by JEFFREY JOHNSON on 1/6/2021We are currently taking applications for Term 3 here at Challenger.
If you are interested in applying to attend CHS please download and complete this application.
Return your completed application to the main office at CHS or email it to kknelson@bethelsd.org by Thursday, January 14, 2021.
Families will be notified early in the week of January 18 - 22 if their student's application was approved. Term 3 begins on February 1st.
Recent
Challenger Upcoming Events
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Today
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM School Board Meeting (ESC) – Conference Call (Click for link)
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Tomorrow
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February 9, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - ESC
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February 12, 2021
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February 15, 2021
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February 16, 2021
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February 23, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - Graham Elementary
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March 9, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - ESC
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March 19, 2021
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March 23, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - Liberty Middle School
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March 24, 2021
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March 25, 2021
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March 26, 2021
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April 5, 2021
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April 6, 2021
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April 7, 2021
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April 8, 2021
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April 9, 2021
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April 13, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - ESC
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April 27, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - Kapowsin Elementary
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May 11, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - ESC
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May 25, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - Spanaway Lake High School
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May 28, 2021
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May 31, 2021
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June 8, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - ESC
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June 22, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - ESC
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July 13, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - ESC
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July 27, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - ESC
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August 10, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Meeting - Pierce County Skills Center
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August 24, 2021
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board Meeting - ESC
Principal's Message
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Dear Students, Parents and Guardians:
As Principal of Challenger High School, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2020-21 school year. Challenger High Schools offers students a choice. For a number of reasons, students and parents may choose a non-traditional setting for students and Challenger is a wonderful option for many students and their families. We are happy that you have chosen Challenger as your high school!
We have a highly qualified staff who are very experienced in working with students in an Alternative Education setting. I am very proud of our teachers and support staff and their support of students helps many to reach their goal of graduating from high school in a timely manner. The staff of Challenger High School are dedicated to the success of every student, every day. Challenger High School renewed its accreditation through AdvancED in the spring of 2018 and the staff continues to work on improving the programs offered.
This year, we are very excited to announce that the new Challenger High School is currently open for students and staff to use! Phase 1 of the new building contains new administrative and support staff offices, a commons area for students to use, a physical education studio, an art classroom and state-of-the-art science lab. Planning for Phase 2 of the new building and campus remodel is currently underway!
Parent involvement is a vital key to Alternative Education and for the success of students at Challenger. We encourage parents to monitor student progress regularly. We send out progress reports (monthly) and report cards (quarterly) and we encourage parents to download and use the Skyward App to monitor their student’s progress. Parents are welcome to set up appointments to meet with me and discuss the progress of their students at any time. Students find greater success when parents are involved and monitoring their progress and attendance throughout the year.
The entire staff Challenger is working towards the same goal - provide an opportunity for each student to succeed and to complete requirements for graduation. We welcome your suggestions and questions. Thank you for being part of our school’s community.
You may contact me or make an appointment by calling 253.683.6889. I look forward to the 2020-21 school year and working with the students, the staff and the parents of Challenger High School.
Sincerely,
Jeff Johnson
Principal, Challenger High School
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