Chariho High School
| Chariho High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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453 Switch Road Wood River Junction, Rhode Island 02894 United States | |
| Information | |
| School district | Chariho Regional School District |
| Superintendent | Barry Ricci[1] |
| Principal | Laurie Weber[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1249 (2013-2014[2]) |
| Team name | Chargers |
Chariho High School is a public high school located in the rural village of Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, in the town of Richmond. It is part of the Chariho Regional School District, serving the towns of Charlestown, Richmond, and Hopkinton. The name Chariho is derived from the first syllable of the three towns' names.
History
Chariho High School was founded in 1960.
The geographic area served by the school, 126 square miles, is the largest in the state.[2] The three towns comprising the district passed shared legislation, The Chariho Act, which governs the school's funding by taxation proportional to each town's student enrollment.[3]
Academics
In U.S. News and World Report's national high school rankings, Chariho High School was awarded a Bronze Medal overall with a College Readiness Index of 15.5.[4] 93% of students achieved proficiency in Reading and 53% in Math as determined by the New England Common Assessment Program and reported by U.S. News and World Report.[4]
Career and Technical Center
The school's Marine Technology Center received one of the first endorsements by the American Boat and Yacht Council ("ABYC") in 2005.[5] Through curriculum developed as a collaboration between the ABYC and the Rhode Island Association of Career and Technical Center Directors, interested students learn about boat design, construction, repair, safety, navigation, and other marine trades. Students who complete the required coursework receive an ABYC certificate.[5]
Athletics
The Chariho High School Chargers teams have won titles in baseball, lacrosse,[6][7] track and field,[8][9] soccer,[10] wrestling,[11] and volleyball.[12]
Student life policies
The District has set several policies on the nutritional value of school lunches and food available on the premises. A 2006 policy barred all unhealthy snacks and drinks during the school day along with several specific regulations, according to a Rhode Island Department of Health press release.[13][14]
In June 2014 the parent of a student challenged a school policy which permits transgender students to use the bathroom of the gender they identify with. Superintendent Barry Ricci responded by citing Rhode Island law against discrimination based on gender identity and by creating a single unisex bathroom for anyone who may feel uncomfortable.[15]
Notable alumni
- Eric Lutes (b. 1962), actor known for his role in Caroline in the City
- V. Susan Sosnowski (b. 1955), Democratic Party member of the Rhode Island Senate, representing the 37th District[16]
- Loren Spears, educator and two-term Tribal Councilwoman of the Narragansett Tribe in Charlestown[17]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chariho Regional School District Administrative Team". Chariho Regional School District website. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "About Chariho High School". Chariho Regional School District website. Chariho Regional School District. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ "An Unofficial Compilation of the Chariho Act". Chariho Regional School District. January 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Chariho High School Overview". U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools. U.S. News and World Reports. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fleming, Arline A. (23 February 2005). "Chariho makes waves with marine trades curiculum". Providence Journal. HighBeam.com. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ Madden, David (31 May 2014). "Chariho title ends quite a journey". The Westerly Sun. The Westerly Sun. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ Champion, Doug (31 May 2014). "Chariho wins D-III girls' lax title". The Westerly Sun. The Westerly Sun. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ Snowden, Susannah H. (5 June 2011). "CHARGER CHAMPS!". The Westerly Sun. Newsbank.com. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ "Making Chariho High athletic history". The Westerly Sun. Newsbank.com. 26 June 2007. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ Snowden, Susannah H. (8 November 2009). "Champions, at last!". The Westerly Sun. Newsbank.com. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ "THIRTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK". The Westerly Sun. Newsbank.com. 25 February 2007. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ Sousa, Tony (13 June 2000). "Chariho Wins Title the Hard Way". The Westerly Sun. Newsbank.com. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ "Chariho Schools Leads Way With Healthful Food Choices for Students". The Associated newspapers of Ceylong Ltd. US Fed News Service, Including US State News. 13 March 2006. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ Borg, Linda (11 March 2004). "Rhode Island Bill Would Ban Sales of Junk Food in Schools". Providence Journal. HighBeam.com. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ Fecteau, Olivia (13 June 2014). "Chariho: Law clear about accommodating transgender students". Turn to 10 (NBC affiliate). Media Genderal Communications Holdings, LLC. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ "Biography - Senator V. Susan Sosnowski". State of Rhode Island General Assembly website. State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ "Loren Spears: Native American Teacher and Cultural Educator". Chalkboard Champions. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2014.