June 16, 2014
Dear Parents and Guardians:
The 2013-14 school year is
rapidly coming to a close and I would like to take a moment to thank you for
the support that you have shown to our high school.
It has been an honor to have one more year
working with “my children”. I have
always viewed my position as a parent first and a Principal/Educator
second. I like to think that I have
treated my CHS children the same way that I wanted my own children treated in
their high school. I have only 8 school
days to continue being a “School Dad” and I need the help of the Moms and Dads
to make sure our children continue on the right path to success and happiness.
Final Exams are a very stressful
time in students’ lives. They feel so
much pressure and feel that there is not enough time to study and prepare. Please take the time to reassure them that
they have studied all year long and just do the best that you can and things
will work out. There is a trend
nationwide for students to use prescription medications to stay focused and
study longer. Some students have a
medical need for such medications; however, please monitor their usage and make
sure that they are not over medicating themselves. Emphasize to them that personal medication is
only for them and should not be shared with friends to extend studying
hours. All students should get the
maximum rest the old fashion way by going to bed on time and eating the proper
foods.
I also want to bring to your
attention that many students plan on celebrating when exams are finished. Celebrations are a good thing as long as
students know where the lines are drawn and they use good judgment. History has shown us that many students can
make the wrong choices when “letting loose”.
Underage drinking and the use of recreational drugs are two areas that
we must all discuss with our children as they attain new freedoms that come
with being a high school graduate.
I especially extend these
concerns to my graduating students who have plans for after prom and graduation
activities. I hope that the seniors have
signed up for midnight madness to enjoy a final send off with their friends
from school in a safe and secure environment.
I guess you can tell that I cannot stop being a parent. Your sons and daughters are my children and
they must always know that we will look out for them even when they prefer us
to leave them alone.
Thank you for sharing with me the
best sons and daughters that I could ever ask for and take a moment to
congratulate yourselves on a job well done.
Sincerely,
Kirk E. Smith
Kirk E. Smith Principal
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