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Superintendent has concerns over state education leader’s recommendation on Facebook usage

Beats April 23, 2012

Throughout February, the Indiana Department of Education hosted a “29-Day Web 2.0 Challenge” which led up to Indiana Digital Learning Day on Feb. 29.  The month’s final post, made by state Superintendent...

Seniors (from left) Sahil Sanghani, SriHari Vishnubhotla and Julian Kim discuss their notes during a break time in Thomas Maxam’s AP Biology class.  Sanghani said he takes science classes like Maxam’s out of interest and college preparation as opposed to expecting to be able to use his AP credit in college. PATRICK BRYANT / PHOTO

CCS on AP Honor Roll for second year in a row

Beats November 25, 2011

According to Superintendent Jeff Swensson, Carmel-Clay Schools has been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) Achievement School District Honor Roll for the second year in a row, the same amount of time...

Taking advantage of SRT time, freshman Mara Paterson, unlike those around her, works on homework. Paterson said taking the PSAT as a freshman, as opposed to first taking it as a sophomore, would allow her more practice and more time for preparation. PHOTO / PATRICK BRYANT

For Superintendent, gauging performance earlier through freshman PSAT is positive

Beats October 6, 2011

Like sophomores and juniors have done in the past, members of the Freshman Class will be taking the PSAT for the first time this year on Oct. 12, Superintendent Jeff Swensson said.  The test, he said,...

State’s education bills to influence Carmel Clay Schools

Beats April 27, 2011

With the Indiana General Assembly ending its session this year on April 29, many of the education bills that will influence Carmel Clay Schools will be finalized. “It’s very difficult to know what...

CHS to boost security next school year

Beats March 31, 2011

In an effort to implement the same security standards district-wide, CHS will increase it security measures next school year. Superintendent Jeff Swensson said, “With some very minor changes at each...

Superintendent’s proposal travels on hazy path

Beats February 15, 2011

Despite a continuing effort to push his plan for higher educational standards, Superintendent Jeff Swensson said he has received little official feedback from the Indiana State Legislature so far. His...

Superintendent continues to push for local control of school district

Beats January 25, 2011

In a recent issue of the Carmel Star, Superintendent Jeff Swensson published a column arguing for local control in high performing school systems. Swensson said Carmel Clay Schools consistently performs...

CHTV continues with its regular programs

Beats January 12, 2011

During winter sports season, CHTV plans to continue with its regular coverage. “We’re heavy into sports right now,” CHTV adviser Hal Espey said. CHTV covers the men’s and women’s basketball...

School district officials to push for legislation allowing local control of high-performing school districts

Beats January 6, 2011

With the newly elected Indiana General Assembly convening this January, Superintendent Jeff Swensson would like to push for legislation allowing local control of high-performing school districts. “Our...

CHTV to film “Carmel Clay Connection” on Nov. 3

Beats November 1, 2010

CHTV will broadcast “Carmel Clay Connection," a monthly show featuring Superintendent Jeff Swensson. He will film the show on Nov. 3 at Prarie Trace Elementary School. “We’ll tape the next episode...

CHS receives letter of praise from IU Bloomington

Beats October 4, 2010

Carmel High School received a letter last month from the director of scholarships at Indiana University Bloomington. According to Superintendent Jeff Swensson, the letter praised Carmel High School for...

Superintendent releases goals for school year

Beats September 15, 2010

Superintendent Jeff Swensson recently released his goals and evaluation for the 2010-11 school year. The goals detail actions that will be taken by him to further the achievement of the students in...

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