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High school students and arts programs highlighted; student council previews events
Summary
Cheltenham High School representatives updated the board on athletic, academic and extracurricular achievements — including increases in AP enrollments and dual enrollment — and the high school art exhibit; student council previewed upcoming events and competitions.
Cheltenham High School staff and students presented accomplishments and upcoming activities to the school board on Feb. 10.
Dr. Hammond highlighted athletics (boys basketball in the Suburban One championship and Unified Bocce advancing to regionals), academic gains (AP enrollments reported as 642 course enrollments and rising AP exam registration), and rapid growth in dual enrollment (from 22 two years ago to 99 this year). He said honor‑roll percentages improved compared with prior years and described expanded student supports including mental‑health counselors and mentoring programs.
"Our students are still pushing themselves to take challenging courses," Dr. Hammond told the board, recapping increases in AP enrollments and AP exams requested for purchase.
Gloria Oliveras, AP photo and digital photography teacher, described a new student art display and an upcoming spring art show on May 21; she noted student participation in Drexel juried exhibits and a Woodmere Art Gallery donation project that delivered student artwork to ill or homebound children.
Student council representative Elizabeth Stryker reviewed student events: reviving Mr. Cheltenham, Magnolia Mixer in March, Blue and Gold Night on March 6 (prep rally Feb. 12), freshman dance on April 11, and weekend band competitions with ticket prices and performance times. She encouraged board members and the community to attend these events.
The presentations were informational; no board action was required.
