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Chanhassen High School 
Established 2009 Type Public high school Principal Tim Dorway Students 1383 Grades 9-12 Location 2200 Lyman Blvd.,
Chanhassen, Minnesota,, USAColors Navy Blue, White, Las Vegas Gold Mascot Storm Website [1] Chanhassen High School (CNS) is a public high school located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, a southwestern suburb of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. CNS is a 9th-12th grade school.[1] Construction of the school was approved by voters in 2006 in response to rapidly growing enrollment in Carver County and overcrowding at Chaska High School, the district's other high school.
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History
As a result of what is seen as steady population increases in Carver County, Chaska High School's enrollment surpassed its building's designed capacity, with future growth in the school district expected. As a result of this, voters approved a referendum in 2006 to provide funding for a new high school. This vote was very close, a matter of 2% of the population. Opponents of the bond referendum claimed the school district did not provide support that it looked into other ideas for the district beyond building a new high school and the district did not take into consideration other options they may have had (utilizing buildings in other ways).[2]
Athletics
Chanhassen's athletic teams competed in the Lake Conference of the Minnesota State High School League for their first year as a school. They joined the Missota Conference in 2010-2011.[3] In May 2011 Chanhassen's speech team had its first national champion.
Alternative Learning Program
Chanhassen High School is currently housing Chaska High School's Alternative Learning Program (ALP). The supervisor of this program was Pat Ames through the 2010-2011 school year; currently the supervisor is the principal of Chanhassen High. This program is designed to help students who are in need of a different learning environment find success. Students have smaller classes and additional support structures so that guided learning is more available to each individual.
References
- ^ Relerford, Patrice (2008-01-05). "Growing, yes, but at a slower pace". Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/local/west/13290321.html. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ^ Carver County (2006-11-08). "2006 General Elections - School District Referendum Questions - Unofficial Results". http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/prts/Elections/ElectionResults/General06/GenResults_Referendum.asp. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
- ^ Relerford, Patrice (2008-06-04). "West metro school briefs". Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/local/west/19425124.html. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
External links
Categories:- Minnesota school stubs
- High schools in Minnesota
- Educational institutions established in 2009
- Schools in Carver County, Minnesota
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