As a result of steady population increases in Carver County, Chaska High School's enrollment surpassed its building's designed capacity, with future growth in the school district expected. As a result, voters approved a referendum in 2006 to provide funding for a new high school. The vote was very close, a matter of 2% of the population. Opponents of the bond referendum claimed the school district had not looked into other ideas for the district beyond building a new high school and that the district did not take into consideration other options they may have had (using current buildings).[4] During its inaugural year the school did not have a senior class.
AcademicsEdit
In the years the school has been open, Chanhassen students have excelled in academics, ranking in the top 3% of high schools nationwide.[5] Chanhassen offers 25 different Advanced Placement courses and in 2015 had a Challenge Index of 2.570, which means that more than two AP exams were taken for every member of the most recent graduating class.[6]
The administration at Chanhassen aims to provide personalized learning, a unique approach to educating, remaining small yet continuing to offer college preparatory courses and a comprehensive curriculum.[7] Students choose electives from four areas of Interest designed to offer depth in an area of particular relevant for emerging passions and interests.
Within each area, students select a Program of Study to deepen and focus learning in specific paths.
AthleticsEdit
Chanhassen's athletic teams competed in the Lake Conference of the Minnesota State High School League for their first year as a school. They joined the Missota Conference in 2010–2011. As of the 2020-2021 school year, Chanhassen High School competes in the Metro West Conference. Chanhassen were co-conference champions for football in the conference's inaugural year.[8]
In the spring of 2015 the Chanhassen Baseball Team finished the season with a 26-4 record and the Class 3AAA MSHSL State Championship.[9]
MusicEdit
The Chanhassen Marching Band performing at the Chanhassen Fourth of July Parade
Chanhassen has three concert bands including Concert Band, Varsity Band, and Symphonic Winds. Chanhassen has a string orchestra directed by Kate Kowalkowski. Chanhassen has a marching band that has participated in the Chanhassen Homecoming Parade and Steamboat Days Parade in Carver, Minnesota annually since the establishment of the school. Along with that, Chanhassen has three jazz bands and a pit orchestra. Paul Swanson is the director of these ensembles and has led the school to receive many awards. This is in part because of his strong artistic vision from his Ph.D. in symphonic conducting from the Juilliard School of Music. In February 2016, Chanhassen's top jazz band, Jazz 1, also known as the Monday Night Big Band, performed at the prestigious Minnesota Music Educators Association Mid-Winter clinic. Later in April 2016, the band received a Superior rating and the "Best in Site" award at the Region 2AA Jazz Contest.[10]
Along with multiple bands, Chanhassen High School also has a choral department of over 260 student and 8 choirs. These choirs include Concert Choir, Bel Canto, Vivace, the 9th Grade Women's Chorale, Men's Choral, Chamber Singers, and Vox.[11] It also has one choir, "Men Who Sing", known for their non-traditional performances.
Alternative Learning ProgramEdit
Chanhassen High School used to house Chaska High School's Alternative Learning Program (ALP). This program has since been moved to the school district's headquarters. The ALP is designed to help students who are in need of a different learning environment find success. Students enrolled in the ALP benefit from smaller classes and additional support structures so that guided learning is more available to each individual.
SecurityEdit
In 2013 the Eastern Carver County school district passed a referendum that put 1.8 million dollars towards renovating entryways for security, adding security cameras, creating key-less entries for employees, and installing electronic visitor systems in all District 112 schools.[12]
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^"Chanhassen High School". Minnesota State High School League. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
^Relerford, Patrice (2008-01-05). . Star Tribune. Archived from the original on 2008-10-09. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
^Carver County (2006-11-08). . Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
^"National Schools - The Washington Post". apps.washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
^"Chanhassen High School: CNHS Named 18th Most Challenging High School in Minnesota". Edline. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
^ abDorway, Timothy. "Chan High Profile" (PDF). Chanhassen High. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
^Relerford, Patrice (2008-06-04). "West metro school briefs". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
^"Chanhassen Beats Lakeville North 2-0 to Claim 3A Baseball Championship". KSTP.com. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
^"CNHS's spring jazz concert is May 20". SWNewsMedia.com. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
^"Director Bio". cns.district112.org. Archived from the original on 14 April 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
^"2013 Referendum" (PDF). Eastern Carver County Schools. October 10, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
External linksEdit
Official website
August 29, 2023
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Chanhassen High School CNHS is a four year comprehensive public high school located in Chanhassen Minnesota United States a southwestern suburb of Minneapolis 3 Construction of the school was approved by voters in 2006 in response to rapidly growing enrollment in Carver County and overcrowding at Chaska High School the district s other high school Chanhassen High SchoolAddress2200 Lyman Blvd Chanhassen Minnesota 55317United StatesCoordinates44 50 37 N 93 34 47 W 44 843619 N 93 579854 W 44 843619 93 579854InformationTypePublicEstablished2009School districtEastern Carver County SchoolsPrincipalDouglas BullingerTeaching staff85 66 FTE 1 Grades9 12Enrollment1 636 2018 19 1 Student to teacher ratio19 10 1 Houses4 Houses Pine House Maple House Spruce House and Oak HouseColor s Navy Blue Old Gold 2 MascotStormNational rankingTop 3 YearbookTempestWebsitecns wbr district112 wbr org Contents 1 History 2 Academics 3 Athletics 4 Music 5 Alternative Learning Program 6 Security 7 Notable alumni 8 References 9 External linksHistory EditAs a result of steady population increases in Carver County Chaska High School s enrollment surpassed its building s designed capacity with future growth in the school district expected As a result voters approved a referendum in 2006 to provide funding for a new high school The vote was very close a matter of 2 of the population Opponents of the bond referendum claimed the school district had not looked into other ideas for the district beyond building a new high school and that the district did not take into consideration other options they may have had using current buildings 4 During its inaugural year the school did not have a senior class Academics EditIn the years the school has been open Chanhassen students have excelled in academics ranking in the top 3 of high schools nationwide 5 Chanhassen offers 25 different Advanced Placement courses and in 2015 had a Challenge Index of 2 570 which means that more than two AP exams were taken for every member of the most recent graduating class 6 The administration at Chanhassen aims to provide personalized learning a unique approach to educating remaining small yet continuing to offer college preparatory courses and a comprehensive curriculum 7 Students choose electives from four areas of Interest designed to offer depth in an area of particular relevant for emerging passions and interests These areas of interest include Arts and Communication Global Studies Health amp Social Sciences STEM Science Technology Engineering amp Math 7 Within each area students select a Program of Study to deepen and focus learning in specific paths Athletics EditChanhassen s athletic teams competed in the Lake Conference of the Minnesota State High School League for their first year as a school They joined the Missota Conference in 2010 2011 As of the 2020 2021 school year Chanhassen High School competes in the Metro West Conference Chanhassen were co conference champions for football in the conference s inaugural year 8 In the spring of 2015 the Chanhassen Baseball Team finished the season with a 26 4 record and the Class 3AAA MSHSL State Championship 9 Music Edit The Chanhassen Marching Band performing at the Chanhassen Fourth of July ParadeChanhassen has three concert bands including Concert Band Varsity Band and Symphonic Winds Chanhassen has a string orchestra directed by Kate Kowalkowski Chanhassen has a marching band that has participated in the Chanhassen Homecoming Parade and Steamboat Days Parade in Carver Minnesota annually since the establishment of the school Along with that Chanhassen has three jazz bands and a pit orchestra Paul Swanson is the director of these ensembles and has led the school to receive many awards This is in part because of his strong artistic vision from his Ph D in symphonic conducting from the Juilliard School of Music In February 2016 Chanhassen s top jazz band Jazz 1 also known as the Monday Night Big Band performed at the prestigious Minnesota Music Educators Association Mid Winter clinic Later in April 2016 the band received a Superior rating and the Best in Site award at the Region 2AA Jazz Contest 10 Along with multiple bands Chanhassen High School also has a choral department of over 260 student and 8 choirs These choirs include Concert Choir Bel Canto Vivace the 9th Grade Women s Chorale Men s Choral Chamber Singers and Vox 11 It also has one choir Men Who Sing known for their non traditional performances Alternative Learning Program EditChanhassen High School used to house Chaska High School s Alternative Learning Program ALP This program has since been moved to the school district s headquarters The ALP is designed to help students who are in need of a different learning environment find success Students enrolled in the ALP benefit from smaller classes and additional support structures so that guided learning is more available to each individual Security EditIn 2013 the Eastern Carver County school district passed a referendum that put 1 8 million dollars towards renovating entryways for security adding security cameras creating key less entries for employees and installing electronic visitor systems in all District 112 schools 12 Notable alumni EditFrank Ragnow NFL player for the Detroit LionsReferences Edit a b c CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL National Center for Education Statistics Retrieved January 31 2021 Chanhassen High School Minnesota State High School League Retrieved 3 March 2023 Relerford Patrice 2008 01 05 Growing yes but at a slower pace Star Tribune Archived from the original on 2008 10 09 Retrieved 2008 09 16 Carver County 2006 11 08 2006 General Elections School District Referendum Question s Unofficial Results Archived from the original on 2011 06 05 Retrieved 2008 08 16 National Schools The Washington Post apps washingtonpost com Retrieved 2016 02 18 Chanhassen High School CNHS Named 18th Most Challenging High School in Minnesota Edline Retrieved 2016 02 18 a b Dorway Timothy Chan High Profile PDF Chanhassen High Retrieved February 18 2016 Relerford Patrice 2008 06 04 West metro school briefs Star Tribune Retrieved 2008 09 16 Chanhassen Beats Lakeville North 2 0 to Claim 3A Baseball Championship KSTP com Retrieved 2016 02 18 CNHS s spring jazz concert is May 20 SWNewsMedia com Retrieved 2016 05 23 Director Bio cns district112 org Archived from the original on 14 April 2013 Retrieved 27 January 2022 2013 Referendum PDF Eastern Carver County Schools October 10 2013 Retrieved April 7 2015 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chanhassen High School amp oldid 1142566371, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
