For a limited time students now have one more way to prepare for state standardized tests. A trial version of a new online study program called Links to Learning provides an outlet for students to practice for the big test. The Links to Learning program is an online resource where students can take practice Georgia High School Graduation tests, CRCT tests and Georgia End of Course Tests free of charge. Tests and quizzes are graded immediately and they provide correct answers so sutdents are able to see where they need more practice. The site also includes explanations and web resources for each question. The Links to Learning curriculum section is aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and links you to websites that cover each topic on a grade appropriate level.

To get started learning visit the Links to Learning website at www.linkstolearning.com 

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This is only a preview version of the site and this access expries on October 30, 2010.

The Links to Learning program can be reached by phone at For more information call us at   800 519-9650

Chattooga High School will hold a School Council meeting Thursday, Sept. 23rd at 9am. If you are interested in attending contact Mary Beth Housch at 706-857-2402. The meeting is open to the public.

Chattooga High School students, faculty and staff have something to shout about! CHS has met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2010 school year!  Principal Jimmy Lenderman was informed on over the weekend by Mary Ann Lasseter, a representative from the Georgia Department of Education, that CHS has made Adequate Yearly Progress or AYP.  AYP serves as the annual measure of student achievement by the state of Georgia. It is the cornerstone of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act. In other words, AYP is the holy grail of academic accomplishments for school systems in Georgia. For high schools, student achievement is measured using the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) and the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) for the most severely cognitively impaired students to determine a school’s progress.

Principal Lenderman sent out an email to CHS staff members on Sunday evening congratulating them on their great gain. He expressed his gratitude for their hard work and dedication by stating, “There are no words in our language that can tell you how I feel about all of you. Thank you all for what you do not only for CHS, but for our county!  ‘One Tribe’ ‘One People’ ‘One Chattooga’.” There will surely be a great celebration in the Tribe this week and for many weeks to come. This accomplishment is an enormous conquest for Chattooga High School. This triumph further enforces the motto implemented last year by Lenderman that states “We Expect Success.” Lenderman often reminds CHS Indians that they will be the best school in the nation and today, Chattooga High School is one colossal movement closer to reaching that goal.

           As a CHS teacher I can attest to the enormous effort made to reach this goal by students, teachers, administration, parents and other staff at the high school. It’s exhilarating to see hard work pay off.  If you see a CHS student, teacher, administrator or other staff member, take time to congratulate them on their achievement.

-Mary Beth Housch

The CHS Lady Indians Softball team defeated Dade County Wednesday with a score of 4-3. The ladies hit a hot streak in the 7th inning where they scored all four runs. Tori Willingham boasted 2 hits with 1 RBI. Sierra Cagle laid down one hit and an RBI. Krysta Adams was the game  winning pitcher and senior Lauren Esmann had 1 RBI. Congratulations Lady Indians and good luck in the Adairsville Tournament this weekend.

Want to check out CHS students in action? Here is a list of events for the next two weeks. Mark your calendars to cheer on these Indian teams:

September 10 – Football vs. Armuchee Home Kickoff 7:30

September 10-11 Softball Tournament @ Adairsville

September 11 – Cheer Competition @ Coosa

September 14 – Softball vs. North Murray @ Home 5:30

September 16 – Softball vs. Gordon Central Away

September 16 – Cross Country @ Adairsville 4:30

The CHS Future Business Leaders of America are sponsoring several different charity drives that they want you to be a part of. These drives will help the needs of many different people across the world. The drives are: Collecting prescription eyeglasses, cell phones, children’s books and toiletry items.

The eyeglasses collection is in conjunction with the Menlo Lions Club. The club will be refurbishing the glasses and sending them to someone with a need for new spectacles. Any cell phones and accessories that are collected are sent to a central location and either refurbished and sold or broken down into parts. Profits from this collection are used to distribute international calling cards for soldiers. Children’s books that are collected will be sent to various medical facilities where children wait. Also, any toiletry items and household products will be sent to the Crisis Center for Domestic Abuse.

Please help these students out and drop off any donations by the CHS front office Tuesday – Friday from 8am until 4pm.

HOSA students will be participating in the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk at Berry College on Saturday, September 18. They have placed donation jars in the front office at CHS and in the vocational office to help them meet their $500 goal. All of the money will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Foundation to be used for research.  Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the most devastating diseases I have ever seen. The CHS HOSA students thank you in advance for your support. 

2010 Football Schedule

College Representatives will be at CHS speaking to seniors  who are interested in post-secondary education during the month of October. Seniors will sign up for meeting times in their English classes. All meetings will take place in the media center. Students will actually be applying to these schools on this day. The representatives will be on campus on the following dates:

October 5                Georgia Highlands                    9-12                           

October 13             University of West GA                 9-2                              

October 15             Clayton State University             10-2

October 19             Shorter College                           9-12

October 20             Kennesaw State University       10-12

October 21             Dalton State College                  9-2

October 22             Berry College                               9-12

October 27             Reinhardt College                      10-12

October 28             North GA College & State Univeristy   11-2