Category: Families
News for parents and guardians.
Opening Fall 2010
Upcoming Enrollment Information Sessions:
- Wednesday, March 10th at 6PM.
- Wednesday, March 24th at 6PM.
Sessions are held at The Charles School, 1270 Brentnell Ave. The Graham Expeditionary Middle School (GEMS) is currently enrolling 6th, 7th and 8th grade students for September 2010.
Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger has pledged to give $5,000,000 to non-profit organizations this year. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and use school code 90179 to sign up to support The Charles School. Every time you buy groceries using you Kroger Plus card, we make money!
Giant Eagle Apples for the Students
Giant Eagle has pledged $100,000 in prizes to Columbus schools this year through their Apples for the Students program. Sign up at www.gianteagle.com or by calling 1-800-474-4777. Use school code 5443.
Meijer Community Rewards
Complete an application for a Meijer guest card designating The Charles School (#428588). Purchases made with a linked Meijer Credit card earn 1% and purchases paid for with a PIN-based debit card or cash earn 0.5%. Go to www.meijer.com/rewards to sign up.
Exposures to lead in doses much smaller than previously thought represent a definable risk to children’s health and ability to learn.
The Charles School will attempt to control the use and maintenance of lead-bearing building products and avoid use of any educational or maintenance procedures or products which may create lead exposures.
By Jennifer Jamar
Sixteen year old Abdiaziz Amin has already found a skill that will take him soaring through the future. At a tender age, Amin discovered his talent for soccer and has been taking steps to perfect his talent ever since. “I play because I’m passionate about soccer. I feel that I have a gift. By being active and playing 24/7, it betters my skills and it keeps me fit and healthy,” says Amin. His love for soccer is conveyed in his passionate words and his persistent, eminent smile.
Earlier this fall, our school received the 2008 - 2009 Local Report Card from the Ohio Department of Education. This is our first building report card and is compiled using Ohio Graduation Test results from last year's sophomore students. We are very pleased to have earned a rating of 'Effective' from the state of Ohio and we are thrilled with the success that our students have achieved. To check out the complete report card, click here.
On July 2, 2009, the Southern District of Ohio granted the parties’ Second Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Partial Class Action Settlement in the case of John Doe, et al., v. State of Ohio, et al., Case No. 2:91-cv-464 (Doe v.
