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.[citation needed]
| 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 | Gina Picard[1] |
| Principal | Andrea Spas |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 (2015-16)[2] |
| Team name | Chargers |
| Newspaper | The Chariho Charger |
| Website | http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/chs |
History
editChariho High School was founded in 1960.[3]
The geographic area served by the school, 126 square miles, is the largest in the state.[4] 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.[5]
Academics
editIn U.S. News & World Report's national high school rankings, Chariho High School was awarded a bronze medal overall with a College Readiness Index of 15.5.[6] 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 & World Report.[6]
Career and Technical Center
editThe school's Marine Technology Center received one of the first endorsements by the American Boat and Yacht Council ("ABYC") in 2005.[7] 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.[7]
Athletics
editThe Chariho High School Chargers teams have won titles in baseball, football,[8] lacrosse,[9][10] track and field,[11][12] soccer,[13] wrestling,[14] and volleyball.[15]
Student life policies
editThe 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.[16][17]
In June 2014 the parent of a student challenged a school policy that 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.[18]
Notable alumni
edit- Eric Lutes (b. 1962), actor known for his role in Caroline in the City[19]
- V. Susan Sosnowski (b. 1955), Democratic Party member of the Rhode Island Senate, representing the 37th District[20]*
References
edit- ^ "Chariho Regional School District Administrative Team". Chariho Regional School District website. Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Chariho High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
- ^ "NEA Chariho". Chariho Regional School District. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- ^ "About Chariho High School". Chariho Regional School District website. Chariho Regional School District. Archived from the original on July 24, 2013. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "An Unofficial Compilation of the Chariho Act" (PDF). Chariho Regional School District. January 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 5, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ a b "Chariho High School Overview". U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ a b Fleming, Arline A. (February 23, 2005). "Chariho makes waves with marine trades curriculum". Providence Journal. HighBeam.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Rhode Island state football champions for the past 9 years". MaxPreps. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- ^ Madden, David (May 31, 2014). "Chariho title ends quite a journey". The Westerly Sun. The Westerly Sun. Archived from the original on July 1, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ Champion, Doug (May 31, 2014). "Chariho wins D-III girls' lax title". The Westerly Sun. The Westerly Sun. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ Snowden, Susannah H. (June 5, 2011). "CHARGER CHAMPS!". The Westerly Sun. Newsbank.com. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Making Chariho High athletic history". The Westerly Sun. Newsbank.com. June 26, 2007. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ Snowden, Susannah H. (November 8, 2009). "Champions, at last!". The Westerly Sun. Newsbank.com. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "THIRTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK". The Westerly Sun. Newsbank.com. February 25, 2007. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ Sousa, Tony (June 13, 2000). "Chariho Wins Title the Hard Way". The Westerly Sun. Newsbank.com. Retrieved June 17, 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. March 13, 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ Borg, Linda (March 11, 2004). "Rhode Island Bill Would Ban Sales of Junk Food in Schools". Providence Journal. HighBeam.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ Fecteau, Olivia (June 13, 2014). "Chariho: Law clear about accommodating transgender students". Turn to 10 (NBC affiliate). Media Genderal Communications Holdings, LLC. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ Hatt, Doug (November 27, 1995). "Free Spirit". People. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- ^ "Biography - Senator V. Susan Sosnowski". State of Rhode Island General Assembly website. State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved June 17, 2014.