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Exploring the Options: State to require new career exploration program, CHS students, staff discuss implementation

Exploring the Options: State to require new career exploration program, CHS students, staff discuss implementation

Tara Kandallu May 18, 2018

Every year, the Indiana General Assembly passes educational laws that impact districts, schools and teachers. This year, during the 2018 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed a bevy...

Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, works on sending an email to parents and students about AP exams. Information about testing dates and locations have already been released.

Counseling center encourages seniors to apply for scholarships

Rachael Tan May 3, 2018

According to Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, AP exams will be taken from May 7 to 18. “That’s probably the big thing that’s happening around here,” she said, “I would encourage...

Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator,  works on her computer to check the list of applicants for the College Application Boot Camp. Students can sign up for the June 5 or August 1 sessions, and registration is a first-come-first-serve basis.

Counseling center offers college information opportunities to students

Rachael Tan March 12, 2018

According to Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, the Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair will take place at the Grand Park Event Facility on March 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. “We are part...

Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, works on an email about counseling center updates. Most of the information from the counseling center will be sent via email, but students will still receive information during SRT.

Counseling center staff focuses on scheduling, preparing underclassmen

Rachael Tan February 20, 2018

According to Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, juniors and incoming freshman are currently scheduling for the following school year. “It feels like we’re always doing scheduling,”...

Sophomore Elissa Hage looks at a jarred specimen with her teacher during her principles of biomedical science class. Hage said she enjoys pairing her class with her internship.

The Internship: Students at CHS begin to correlate electives they take with internships in order to boost their success in fields of interest

Marissa Ryan January 25, 2018

After taking the required core classes, students at CHS have many opportunities to choose elective courses to take along with those classes, allowing them to incorporate creativity in their schedule.  Students...

Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, works on an email about the Healthcare Majors & Careers Fair. The fair will take place in the freshman cafeteria from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov 30.

Counseling center staff focuses on scheduling, financial aid

Rachael Tan November 28, 2017

According to Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, the counseling center is placing emphasis on scheduling for sophomores. “I would believe at this point they are about halfway through (the...

Melinda Stephen, College and Career Coordinator, works on an email about counseling center updates. Most of the information from the counseling center will be sent via email, but students will still receive information during SRT.

Counseling center staff changes senior symposium

Rachel Tan October 11, 2017

According to Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, senior symposium has changed from last year and will only meet seven times during first semester. “(The change) is way better. Moving from...

Senior Abby Leonard talks with counselor Cathy Patane about financial aid opportunities. Leonard recently committed to Yale University.

Loathing Loans: With the school year coming to an end, students puzzle over how to pay for college

Alina Yu, Feature Reporter May 18, 2017

After a long and strenuous four years, senior Abby Leonard is ready to graduate CHS in the class of 2017. Although excited to attend Yale University this fall, Leonard said she had a small issue regarding...

CHS hosts College Information Night

CHS hosts College Information Night

James Yin August 31, 2016

CHS will be hosting its annual College Information Night on Sept. 1 and Sept. 6 for CHS students and parents. According to Melinda Stephan, college and career programming and resources coordinator, visitors...

MAJORING IN THE MILITARY:
Zach Rogers, Military Club member and senior, stands during a Military Club meeting while former club officer, Joseph “Joe” Fletcher ‘16 watches on. Rogers said his parents are proud of him for wishing to join the Marines.
NYSSA QIAO // PHOTO

Students consider alternative options to a traditional college education

feature August 17, 2016

For three years now, senior Zach Rogers has known his plans for the future—to enlist and serve in the military. Inspired by his two Carmel police officer advisers who served as Marines, Rogers said having...

Finding the Perfect Balance

Finding the Perfect Balance

News April 20, 2016

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, one of the few months that gives music, or any art form for that matter, publicity. So, choosing to be a professional musician—a field that is not known for its...

MORE THAN JUST A NUMBER: Senior Joe Philleo plays chess at Chess Club. Philleo said he hopes the college he ends up going to will have many opportunities to play chess both competitively and for fun. VISHNU VAID // PHOTO

Low college acceptance rates pressure students to look into personal fit with schools

feature January 21, 2016

Senior Joe Philleo has applied to several of the most well-known and prestigious universities in the country: Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are all possibilities...

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