Wednesday, May 28, 2014

2014 Senior Exit Survey Results



At the end of each school year, Chadron High School contracts with LifeTrack Services, Inc. to conduct a confidential, non-biased senior exit survey. We just received the results for the graduating class of 2014. 59 seniors responded to the survey this year. I've included my notes in comparing these results to the past couple of years. Thank you to all of our seniors for providing this important information which helps provide focus for our efforts for continuous improvement of our school.


  1. Did you have a positive learning experience at Chadron High School?
    • Yes - 100%
    • No - 0%
    • Same as last year
  2. Was the counseling department helpful and supportive meeting your needs?
    • Yes - 100%
    • No - 0%
    • About same as last year
  3. Did your teacher encourage you to continue your education?
    • Yes - 100%
    • No - 0%
    • Same as last year
  4. Were enough elective classes offered for you to explore different career opportunities?
    • Yes - 77.97%
    • No - 22.03%
    • Slightly down from last year
  5. Do you think you will be able to easily find a job that can support you?
    • Yes - 91.53%
    • No - 8.47%
    • About same as last year
  6. Did you ever experience significant harassment from other students?
    • Yes - 18.6%
    • No - 81.4%
    • Same as last year
  7. Chadron High School provided a safe learning environment?
    • Excellent - 76.27%  30% higher than last year
    • Good - 20.34%
    • Average - 3.39%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
  8. Chadron High School maintained a drug-free environment?
    • Excellent - 33.9%  8% higher than last year
    • Good - 37.29%
    • Average - 16.95%
    • Below Average - 5.08%
    • Needs Improvement - 6.78%
  9. Chadron High School provided a strong foundation in the use of technology?
    • Excellent - 79.66%  10% higher than last year
    • Good - 16.95%
    • Average - 3.39%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • No Response - 0%
  10. Teachers generally held high standards and demanded quality work?
    • Excellent - 66.1%  7% higher than last year
    • Good - 32.2%
    • Average - 1.69%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
  11. My teachers were knowledgeable about the curriculum being taught?
    • Excellent - 71.19%  7% higher than last year
    • Good - 27.12%
    • Average - 1.69%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
  12. I was challenged to experience academic growth each year?
    • Excellent - 71.19%  12% higher than last year
    • Good - 18.64%
    • Average - 8.47%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 1.69%
  13. Rules were enforced consistently and fairly?
    • Excellent - 40.68%
    • Good - 30.51%
    • Average - 16.95%
    • Below Average - 6.78%
    • Needs Improvement - 3.39
    • Mp Response - 1.69%
    • Similar to past years
  14. What area(s) do you plan to pursue immediately after high school? (mark all that apply)
    • 4 Year College - 61.02%  8% lower than last year
    • 2 Year College - 30.51%  13% higher
    • Voc/Tech School - 6.78%  slightly higher
    • Work Full Time - 3.39%  same
    • Work Part Time - 5.08%  same
    • Military - 8.47%  higher
    • Other - 0%
  15. Overall, how would you rate Chadron High School as a learning environment?
    • Excellent - 67.8%
    • Good - 28.81%
    • Average - 3.39%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • Similar to past years

Monday, May 12, 2014

Congratulations Graduates!!!

Ashtyn takes a 'selfie' on stage!
This was one of my favorite moments during graduation last Saturday ... Salutatorian, Ashtyn Nelson, take a 'selfie' on stage!

Congratulations to all our graduates! We're very proud of you!

Friday, May 9, 2014

HS Graduation Will Be Streamed Live!

Graduation will be streamed live online. 

Click the icon on the school website at www.chadronschools.org for the link. 

(Live stream will be active Saturday, May 10th.)


Chadron HS Graduation

Saturday, May 10, 2014

1:00pm @ CHS Gym



Class colors: Red, Black & Silver

Class flower: Red Rose tipped w/ silver


Class Song: "Don't You Forget About Me" Simple Minds (from the movie "The Breakfast Club")

Class Motto:"Together we experienced life. Separately, we will pursue our dreams. Forever, our memories will remain."  -unknown

Friday, May 2, 2014

CHS Graduation Saturday, May 10th @ 1pm in HS Gym

Graduation will be streamed live online. 
Click the icon on the school website at www.chadronschools.org for the link. 
1:00pm mst Saturday, May 10th.


Chadron HS Graduation

Saturday, May 10, 2014

1:00pm @ CHS Gym


Class colors: Red, Black & Silver

Class flower: Red Rose tipped w/ silver

Class Song: "Don't You Forget About Me" Simple Minds (from the movie "The Breakfast Club")

Class Motto:"Together we experienced life. Separately, we will pursue our dreams. Forever, our memories will remain."  -unknown

Last Day of School Changed to May 19th!!!

The last day of school is moved one day earlier to:
 Monday, May 19th  
11:30am Dismissal!
School and Community Picnic @ 12:00pm

Since we only missed one day of school (due to snow) this year, we will be able to dismiss school one day early!

A couple of years ago, the Board agreed for 2 calendar days as 'forgiven days' in the case of weather or unforeseen events. The policy states that time missed beyond the 2 days may or may not be re-scheduled as make-up days subject to administrative discretion. If forgiven days are not needed, the last day of school will be adjusted accordingly.

Also, please note that seniors will be checking-out next Wednesday, May 7th from 8-9am.  School for all freshman, sophomores, and juniors will begin at 9:00am!


CHS
LAST DAY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE

1ST BLOCK 7:55 – 8:55

Block 1A 7:55 – 8:22
Block 2A 8:25 – 8:55

2ND BLOCK 9:00 – 9:45

3RD BLOCK 9:50 – 10:35


4TH BLOCK 10:40 – 11:30

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Ag Students Learn About Artificial Insemination

Today in Ag Class, Mr. Cogdill demonstrated the techniques of artificial insemination of cattle. Students practiced identification and process using organs of a heifer.


Artificial Insemination(AI) is the second-most common practice of breeding livestock--well, it's the only alternative to breeding livestock next to natural breeding using a male over females. AI is, however, much more common in dairy production than in beef production, though AI is gaining ground in beef breeding herds due to the increased access and marketing of superior and favorable proven sires. Knowing how to AI cattle is important in order to achieve a high success rate in cattle breeding herds where owning a herd bull is not profitable nor recommended. (wiki.how)