Coffee with the Principal

Part 1: 10-15 minutes of meet & greet coffee time
Part 2: Introductions and important updates for the new school year
Part 3: Q&A with Dr. Chopin and special guests 

This month, we’re excited to feature special guest: Chris Weber

Access Chris’s Presentation Here

Part 1: 10-15 minutes of meet & greet coffee time
Part 2: Introductions and important updates for the new school year
Part 3: Q&A with Dr. Chopin and special guests 

This month, we’re excited to feature special guest: Vanessa Carol: Providing comprehensive information about GRAD+ and outlining the various affiliated opportunities available for your children at Fairview.

Access Carol's Presentation Here

Part 1: 10-15 minutes of meet & greet coffee time
Part 2: Introductions and important updates for the new school year
Part 3: Q&A with Dr. Chopin and special guests 

This month, we’re excited to present Fairview's New Cell phone policy.

Access the Presentation Here

Our format for Coffee with the Principal is as follows:

Part 1: 10-15 minutes of meet & greet coffee time
Part 2: Introductions and important updates for the new school year
Part 3: Q&A with Dr. Chopinn and special guests 

• Ross Sutter (Assistant Principal) will discuss safety and security measures.
• Mills Dancy (Wellness Center) and Zach Depledge (Mental Health Advocate) will speak about mental health resources and parent support.
• Jerimiah DeHerrera (Safety Team) will explain the SSA's role in community safety.
• Paula Waldhoff (Health Services) will address student substance use and prevention programs.

Our format for Coffee with the Principal is as follows:

Part 1: 10-15 minutes of meet & greet coffee time
Part 2: Introductions and important updates for the new school year
Part 3: Q&A with Dr. Chopin, Carol Diebel (CCC) and Ashley Houston (Counselor)

This month, we’re excited to feature special guests Ashley Houston and Carol Diebel.They’ll share insights on the resources available through the College Career Center and how counselors assist students in planning for life after graduation.

Access Ashley and Carol's Coffee with the Principal Presentation Here.

Our format for Coffee with the Principal is as follows:

Part 1: 10-15 minutes of meet & greet coffee time
Part 2: Introductions and important updates for the new school year
Part 3: Q&A with Dr. Chopin, Fairview's Assistant Principals, and School Dean

This month, we are pleased to share information about Fairview's important updates and to introduce our Assistant Principals. Please join us to meet and speak with Fairview's APs: Nicolas Kosovich, Ross Sutter, Marisa Anderson, and Liz Barcheck. Also, Fairview's Dean: Nicole Hindes.

• Coffee with the Principal Presentation
• Fairview Administrator Roles and Responsibilities for 2024-2025.
• Student and Family Handbook for this year.

Our format for the Coffee with the Principal is as follows:

• Part 1: 10 - 15 minutes meet & greet coffee time

• Part 2: Learn about Fairview’s performance and the strategic initiatives for Fairview High School's culture and climate.

• Part 3: Q&A with Dr. Scarlet Chopin

This month, we are pleased to share information about our school's performance and the strategic initiatives for Fairview High School's culture and climate.Please join us to meet and speak with our Fairview's Principal, Dr. Scarlet Chopin.

Coffee with the principal was not held in April.

Our format for the Coffee with the Principal is as follows:

• Part 1: 10 - 15 minutes meet & greet coffee time

• Part 2: Learn about Fairview’s Library and hear from our special guests  - Dr. Rebecca Kaplan and Elizabeth Lott, Fairview librarians

• Part 3: Q&A with Dr. Rebecca Kaplan and Elizabeth Lott

This month, we are pleased to share information about Fairview's Library. Please join us to meet and speak with our Fairview Librarians, Dr. Rebecca Kaplan and Elizabeth Lott.

FAIRVIEW LIBRARY

Our format for the Coffee with the Principal is as follows:

• Part 1: 10 - 15 minutes meet & greet coffee time

• Part 2: Learn about Fairview’s Honor Program and hear from our special guest  - Chris Weber Fairviews IB/AP Coordinator and Honors Program Director

• Part 3: Q&A with  Chris Weber

This month, we are pleased to share about our Fairview Honors Program:AB and IP. Please, join us to meet and speak to Chris Weber Fairviews IB/AP Coordinator and Honors Program Director

FAIRVIEW HONORS PROGRAM: IB AND AP

Access Chris Weber's Coffee with the Principal presentation here

Hello!  This is my 22nd year teaching high school in BVSD (12th at Fairview) and 24th year teaching overall. My Bachelor and Master degrees are in English Literature and Cultural Studies. In addition to being the International Baccalaureate/Honors Program Coordinator, I am a Language Arts teacher. I have taught most of BVSD’s Language Arts offerings, including literature and composition courses, IB and AP English, film, as well as photography. 

The IB Mission Statement aligns with my educational philosophy to “develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.  [IB] promote[s] intercultural understanding and respect, not as an alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but as an essential part of life in the 21st century. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.”For details about the full IB Diploma Program at FHS, click here

About the FHS IB and AP (Honors) Programs:

Fairview High School offers motivated students the most comprehensive honors program available in the Boulder Valley School District. With an emphasis on flexibility, the Fairview Honors Program allows students to select among International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), and other advanced offerings to chart an individual path suited to their own goals and talents. The eight-period school day allows students to take more electives.The customized approach to IB/AP enables students to craft schedules that provide appropriate academic challenges while allowing them freedom to pursue their passions. The IB/AP combination is particularly advantageous for students seeking admission to selective colleges, which attach great weight to the rigor of the student's academic program.

The IB/AP combination maximizes the possibility of earning credit or advanced standing at many American colleges and universities. The IB Diploma is recognized by leading universities worldwide as a significant academic distinction

Our format for the Coffee with the Principal is as follows:

• Part 1: 10 - 15 minutes meet & greet coffee time

• Part 2: Learn about Fairview’s Grad + and hear from our special guest - Vanessa Carroll

• Part 3: Q&A with Vanessa Carroll

This month, we are pleased to share about our Grad +. Please, join us to meet and speak to our  High School Grad+ site lead: Vanessa Carroll.

High School Grad+

Access Vanessa Carroll's Coffee with the Principal presentation here

BVSD Grad+ is a program developed by the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) aimed at enhancing high school students' postsecondary opportunities in both higher education and the workplace. The program focuses on various elements such as College Before Graduation and Advanced Courses, Industry Certification, Seal of Biliteracy, and Work-based Learning. Its goal is to provide students with a more comprehensive and diversified educational experience that prepares them for success beyond high school, offering opportunities for career readiness and further academic pursuits.

We did not schedule a coffee with the principal during the month of December.

Our format for the Coffee with the Principal is as follows:

• Part 1: 10 - 15 minutes meet & greet coffee time

• Part 2: Learn about Fairview’s Wellness Center and hear from our special guests - Mental Health Advocates: Tess Amer and Zachary DePledge

• Part 3: Q&A with Tess & Zach

This month, we are pleased to share about our Fairview Wellness Center. Please, join us to meet and speak to our Mental Health Advocates, Tess Amer and Zachary DePledge. 

Wellness Center

Access Tess and Zachary's Coffee with the Principal presentation here

Discover the Wellness Center: a nurturing haven designed for students seeking solace and support. Here, students can unwind, engage with peers, and have heartfelt conversations with Tess Amer, Fairview’s dedicated Mental Health Advocate, sharing their emotions and experiences freely.

At the heart of the Wellness Center lies a crucial goal: highlighting the importance of early intervention in mental health. Acknowledging and addressing mental health concerns in their early stages can profoundly impact a student's life trajectory, fostering resilience and well-being. Join us in advocating for early support and nurturing students' mental health for a brighter, more balanced future.

• Part 1: 10 - 15 minutes meet/greet/coffee time
• Part 2: 5 - 40 minutes presentations: Safety & Security (Special Guests - SSA: Jeremiah DeHerrera and AP: Ross Sutter)
• Part 3: 5 - 10 minutes of Q&A

School Safety Advocate

Jerimiah will share valuable information about the various resources and support systems in place to ensure the well-being of our students and staff, shedding light on the comprehensive efforts undertaken by the Health and Safety Department. Ross Sutter, an assistant principal and activities director, will share additional information about Safety & Security at Fairview.

Our format for the Coffee with the Principal is as follows:

Part 1: 10 - 15 minutes meet/greet/coffee time

Part 2: 5 - 40 minutes presentations/meet  with Ashley Houston and Carol Diebel 

Part 3: 5 - 10 minutes of Q&A

This month, we are excited to feature Ashley Houston and Carol Diebel as our CCC special guests during "Coffee with the Principal."  Ashley and Carol will provide insights into the resources and support available through the CCC.

The College/Career Center

Access Ashley and Carol's Coffee with the Principal Presentation Here.

The College/Career Center is a versatile space located next to the Counseling Office. It serves as a valuable resource where all students can research information about college and career planning, explore high school activities, and attend various presentations by counselors and college/career representatives.