In an effort to reduce the number of alcohol and other drug offenses by students, the Chatham County Board of Education has enacted more strict consequences for students who violate the Drugs and Alcohol Policy.

“While the number of students who violated the school district’s alcohol and other drug p...

Thanks for the reminder, Gina. Done!

And here's the link, so no excuses, Chathamites. 

http://www.harristeeter.com/community/together_in_education/link_to_your_school.aspx

Time to re-link your cards to benefit schools/programs. You can support up to 5 different organizations. This is one of the most painless fundraisers around. Please participate, even if you don't have a student in school at the moment.

2319   COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
7551   HAW RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEM...

A good showing today in the "Kick it for Cancer" soccer tourney in Raleigh! Not only did the boys get to have three matches with 4A clubs, lost to Wake Forest Rolesville 2-1, defeated Southeast Raleigh 2-1 and lost to East Chapel Hill 5-0, but many of the boys had their heads shaved for the "St. Baldr...

Quote from: Zeplin on July 14, 2010, 11:30:17 AM

I have heard that the athletic department is in the negative in a large way. 



I recently heard this same thing.  The Northwood Athletics Dept. is something like $20,000 in the hole and are going to be looking
for the ...

Maybe it's a good thing we didn't go with the 1st generation iPads?

I've Completely Ditched My iPad For the iPhone 4

http://gizmodo.com/5609578/ive-completely-ditched-my-ipad-for-the-iphone-4...

I know this is hijacking the subject but when they build that high school on Jack Bennett Rd, Mia, remind them(or maybe by then you will be one of them) of what happened on Andrews Store Rd.  I believe they are made of the same materials and
we'll see the same thing only faster b/c the volume w...

Pictures from Saturday's Northwood Football Practice

http://www.chathamphotos.com/2010/100807northwoodpractice/index.html

[img]http://www.chathamphotos.com/2010/100807northwoodpractice/folderimage....

Per Mia Munn from another thread -

At last week's school board mtg, Mr. Drumheller said that Briar Chapel's part of the road improvements would be done in October, and then the DOT would be working on the road until May. (I don't know who is responsible for what.)

Pollard will open in January, with a ...

Thanks, will Northwood have a new start time as well?

Yes, my Junior and us will be visiting the school on our day to change / add/ delete or at least try to.
She has classes we had never knew about or checked into and don't want or need. I am curious if a "system" just spits out what it wants, sometimes my computer and printer has gremlins.
Just another...

Time for start at MPMS is 8:15 am.

Perry Harrison & North Chatham times will remain at 8 am

http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/mbpms/mbpms/News/Entries/2010/7/14_Pollard_Pony_Express_3_-_July,_2010....

I'd call the school.

Can anyone tell me what they are? Can't remember and can't find the info anywhere.
Thanks

http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/board/meetings/2009-2010/08_09_10_boemtg/agenda.htm

Items of note:
Transportation update [url=http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/board/meetings/2009-2010/08_09_10_boemtg/Agenda%20Item%20-...

State 4 year graduation rates over time
2007 69.5%
2008 70.3%
2009 71.8%
2010 74.2%

This year, the district's graduation rate was the same as the state rate. In past years, Chatham's rate has been significantly higher than the state rate.

5 year rate by school (entered 9th grade in 2005/06 and graduated 2009/2010 or earlier)
Chatham Central 88.2%
Jordan Matthews 82.6%
Northwood 82.6%

District 4 year graduation rates over time (all students)
2006 67.1%
2007 75.0%
2008 79.9%
2009 78.9%
2010 74.2%

District 5 year graduation rates over time (all students)
2007 68.8%
2008 77.8%
2009 81.0%
2010 80.9%

4 year cohort graduation rate by school
All StudentsDenominatorNumeratorPercent Chatham Central13410779.9%Jordan Matthews19813568.2% ...

ok.  So you are capable of being remotely amusing.