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Freshman Jasmine Zhang discusses her upcoming plans for debate on Feb. 28. Zhang said her schedule has become busier since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students, counselor discuss balancing commitments, avoiding burnout three years after COVID pandemic began

Emma Hu March 10, 2023

For freshman Jasmine Zhang, the COVID pandemic was an extra obstacle in balancing her already hectic schedule. Even now, three years post-pandemic, her week is full. Zhang spends her time at school, swim...

The HiLite staff commends the administration for their efforts to create a safe final exams schedule for students, staff

The HiLite staff commends the administration for their efforts to create a safe final exams schedule for students, staff

HiLite Staff December 11, 2020

Normally, during finals week, students can be seen walking around downtown Carmel to relax or entering the school in order to ask last-minute questions before their final exams. However, due to COVID-19...

CHS should consider opening CHS earlier, give students time to prepare

CHS should consider opening CHS earlier, give students time to prepare

Eva Glazier November 13, 2020

When I first heard that the school was going to open later, I was excited. This meant I could sleep in and actually get a good night’s rest. However, once I heard that school was going to get out at...

Incoming CHS freshman Keanan Riedford makes pasta. According to Melinda Stephen, College and Careers Programming and Resource Cordinator, cooking is one of the skills students often struggle with.

Students, counselors challenge the benefits, disadvantages of preparing early for college

Kiersten Riedford June 8, 2020

With the school year concluded, senior Lina Waseem said she is determined to prepare herself for college before setting foot on campus. According to The Skyline View, college is a place of learning independence...

Freshman Jennifer Zhao looks at her program of studies to help her choose her classes for sophomore year. Scheduling will begin Nov. 1, and freshmen will meet with counselors, individually, for scheduling mid-November.

Counselors to begin scheduling Nov. 1

Viyang Hao October 31, 2019

According to Melinda Stephan, college and careers programming and resources coordinator, a video will be shown during SRT to aid freshmen and sophomores in scheduling for classes next school year on Nov....

Late start schedule

Late start schedule

August 27, 2019

Late starts will occur for students on most Gold Wednesdays throughout the year. Here's a quick breakdown of the schedule.

At a student recognition convocation on May 15, Principal Tom Harmas presents to students in the auditorium as well as through a CHTV broadcast, alongside senior class president Meredith Lipps, junior class president Ana Mercado and sophomore class president Mia Bruder. Harmas said he is currently working on hiring teachers for next year and drafting a potential new schedule with a later start for high school students.

Administration to hire new teachers, consider potential later start time next year, Harmas says

Carson TerBush May 10, 2019

On Tuesday May 16, representatives from AdvancedED—a company that evaluates schools—will be on the CHS campus evaluating classes and speaking with administrators, according to Principal Tom Harmas....

Moving Forward: Students who graduate early look back on benefits, drawback of different schedule

Moving Forward: Students who graduate early look back on benefits, drawback of different schedule

Leslie Huang, Calina He, and Wendy Zhu April 19, 2019

For most students, their senior year marks the end of their high school experience and begins a new chapter in their life, but for junior Holly Eschmann, her case sways away from the traditional path....

Updated Schedules

Updated Schedules

February 15, 2019

In order to make up snow days, our district has decided to add 10 minutes to the end of each day rather than add days at the end of the year. It will take effect on Tuesday, February 19th. Both the regular...

Senior Schedule Smackdown. New senior schedule not for everyone.

Senior Schedule Smackdown. New senior schedule not for everyone.

perspectives August 17, 2016

While the CHS Senior Transition to College Program provides seniors from this year onward a large range of opportunities as well as liberty from the standard, rigid high school schedule, its benefits aren’t...

Senior Schedule Smackdown. New senior schedule option offers positive experiences for seniors.

Senior Schedule Smackdown. New senior schedule option offers positive experiences for seniors.

perspectives August 17, 2016

This year will see the introduction of the CHS Senior Transition to College Program (senior schedule). This program requires seniors to take a minimum of four full-weight year-long courses in their schedules. At...

2015 First Semester Final Exam Schedule

2015 First Semester Final Exam Schedule

Contributor September 28, 2015

Here is the new finals schedule for first semester:                         The new schedule aims...

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