Believe and Achieve Times
Student and Parent Edition: September 13, 2021
Earn a Work Ethic Certificate this year!
We have two expectations at Chesterton High School:
1. Work hard everyday.
2. Treat people right.
We believe that it is important for all of our students to learn that through hard work all things are possible! For the past 5 years we have given our students an opportunity to earn a Work Ethic Certification. This year is no different! If you would like your child to earn a Work Ethic Certification please encourage them to sign up in the school counselor's office or the main office. This can be used to get a job, put on a college application, and help in earning scholarships!
► Employers have indicated that mastery of Work Ethic Skills is one of the top characteristics needed in employees.
► One of the fundamental goals of Northwest Indiana Workforce Board is to produce an emerging workforce that has the 21st Century Skills needed to face the challenges of a global marketplace.
What is the Work Ethic Certificate?
► A filter for employers when hiring or selecting candidates
► A common identifiable metric of work habits
► A credential demonstrating knowledge of skills, abilities and commitment to work
► Development of needed behavioral characteristics in emerging workforce Who is eligible to earn a Work Ethic Certificate?
► High school students who demonstrate mastery of 10 employer expectations
Turn in your application to the main office or the school counseling office by September 17!
School Board Meeting - September 13
Duneland School Board Meeting on Monday, Sept. 13 moved to CHS Auditorium
PLEASE NOTE: This month's September 13 school board meeting of the Duneland School Corporation has been moved to Chesterton High School due to a facility conflict and to allow for more seating and social distancing at the event.
The Duneland School Board Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Chesterton High School Auditorium, 2125 S 11th Street, in Chesterton. Please use Entrance 31.
Student Driving
CHS Student Announcements!
Duneland School Corporation Job Opportunities!
CHILD NUTRITION
Child Nutrition associates provide nutrition services to students and staff. Benefit-eligible positions available. Apply online at Click to apply online
TRANSPORTATION
Duneland School Corporation Transportation positions (Bus Drivers, Sub Bus Drivers) require eligible persons to operate all school vehicles or (Sub Bus Aides) to assist in the transportation of all special students needing additional attention. These positions are highly responsible roles in transporting and dealing with students and staff on a regular basis. Transportation personnel interact with individuals both inside and outside of the corporation and therefore, must have the ability to present a professional and organized image at all times. Benefit-eligible positions available. Click to apply online
CUSTODIAL
Duneland School Corporation Custodians are required to clean and sanitize all corporation facilities. This position has a highly responsible role in providing custodial services and dealing with students and staff on a regular basis. Custodians interact with individuals both inside and outside the corporation and therefore, must have the ability to present a professional and organized image at all times. Custodians may be required to work in other Duneland School Corporation facilities. Benefit-eligible positions available. Click to apply online
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Seeking substitute teachers for all grade levels. To apply for a substitute teaching position, please apply in person at the Duneland Administration Center, 601 W Morgan Ave. in Chesterton to complete an application.
Academic Support Opportunities for Students
DSC COVID-19 Response Plan - Level Change
On Wednesday, Governor Holcomb released Executive Order 21-24 which directed the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to modify quarantine requirements for K-12 schools who mandate masks. The new guidelines indicate that when all individuals are masked, students and staff who are close contacts of a COVID-19 positive individual do not need to be quarantined unless experiencing symptoms. Instead, close contacts will monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days while they continue to attend school.
Reducing the number of quarantines is essential to preserving 5-day per week, in-person learning and co- and extra-curricular activities during the pandemic. Since school started, over 450 students have been in quarantine (3,600+ days of missed school). At this pace, DSC will quarantine more than 4,800 students this year (38,000+ days of missed school).
In an effort to keep schools open and minimize learning disruptions related to mandated quarantine rules, the Duneland School Corporation will move to the “Quarantine Caution” level in the DSC COVID-19 Response Plan and require masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status for all students, staff and visitors, effective Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The goal will be to remove the mask requirement as soon as it is plausible to do so.
This change follows an increase in positive COVID-19 cases in the school community and a significant increase in the number of students placed in quarantine. DSC schools are required to follow quarantine protocols established by the ISDH as outlined in the Governor’s executive order. By requiring masks, DSC looks to eliminate quarantines which will increase the likelihood of preserving 5-day per week, in-person learning and co- and extra-curricular activities during the pandemic.
Staff will provide students opportunities, as is allowed by state health protocols, to remove masks at appropriate times when eating, when 6-feet of social distancing is possible and while outdoors, as well as when participating in athletics.
The DSC COVID-19 Response Plan will remain a fluid document and can and will be changed as new information becomes available during the pandemic. DSC administration will continue to consult with Porter County Health Department, monitor active cases and adjust protocols as necessary.
CHS Career Exploration Instagram page is live!
CHS Career Exploration Instagram
Please help us spread the word to your students, chs_careerexploration is a new Instagram account where students can find job and internship postings. In addition, if you know of someone who would be willing to host or could use an intern in the future, please help us get the word out! Any suggestions can also be sent to Mark Peterson. Thanks for your help in building our internship program!