Letter from the Principal - January 2024

January 17, 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy New Year!  Most organizations spend the month of January closing out the previous year while schools gear up and start planning for the upcoming school year. During January, we set the academic calendar, prepare budgets, schedule athletic competitions, plan building and maintenance projects, and register students for classes. 

Registration is a significant part of the academic planning process for students, teachers, and the school. Students' decisions now will impact their schedules and other future academic pathways. Students have the month of January to research their options before registering online. Parents and guardians should take this time to talk with their students to guide them in making these decisions. There are resources available online on the registration page.  You can also read about some of our new courses in this Communicator article.

Our faculty and counselors assist students in this process. Teachers advise students on the appropriate course or level. Teachers are available at conferences if you want to discuss their recommendations. Our counselors are knowledgeable academic advisors. Your student should contact them for guidance about their overall schedule, graduation requirements, and post-secondary preparation. I am also available to discuss the many options with you or your student. You should contact me if your student has unique circumstances or problems fitting everything into their schedule.  

Registration is a critical component of our instructional planning. We determine the number of course sections, instructional budget, teacher assignments, and teaching contracts based on students' course selections. We also use this information to build our master schedule. While we can’t build a perfect schedule for all students, making the correct selections now increases their chances of having the schedule they want next school year.   

I am proud of our program of studies and course offerings. Students can select from many course options to tailor their academic experience to meet their needs. Our academic departments and teachers are committed to offering our students an engaging, relevant, and challenging curriculum.  Our teachers are passionate about sharing their subjects with their students and continue to teach diverse electives, even though it may mean adding an extra prep to their schedules.   

Thank you for your trust in the education and academic experience CDH provides.  

Stay warm,

Mona Passman, Principal