CFHS Receives Momentum Award from State BOE
Chagrin Falls High School received the 2016 Momentum Award from the Ohio State Board of Education. The Momentum award recognizes schools that have received A’s on every value-added measure included on the 2016 Ohio School Report Card.
According to the Ohio State Board of Education, the Chagrin Falls High School report card for the 2015-2016 school year showed that students made higher than expected progress in reading and mathematics. This is especially notable because the high school has a diverse student body with varying educational backgrounds and learning needs.
“Members of the State Board of Education appreciate the leadership and dedication of your staff to achieve this success,” said Thomas Gunlock, president of the state board. “It is easy to see that your teachers, support staff and parents truly believe every child can succeed academically and they make sure that every child does.”
QR Codes Created for Historical Buildings
Gary Dole, Chagrin Falls Intermediate School’s gifted education specialist, assigned his students to research historical buildings in the Village of Chagrin Falls. Their task was to design QR (Quick Response Code) codes to share their findings. Students selected a building of their choice and then designed storyboards based on the research. Those storyboards were used to create a digital tool for others to learn about the building.
Using pictures, videos, drawings, maps and other information, the students created a digital story and uploaded it onto a QR reader. The QR readers were attached to a plaque and will be placed on or near the front of the buildings for the general public to access. After completion, the students presented their research and findings to the Historical Society.