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Chanhassen High School

Established	2009
Type	Public high school
Principal	Paul McMahan
Grades	9-12
Location	2200 Lyman Blvd., Chanhassen, Minnesota,, USA
Colors	Navy Blue, White, 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.

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 are known as the "Storm" and compete in the Lake Conference of the Minnesota State High School League. They will join the Missota Conference in 2010-2011.^[3]

(ALP) Alternative Learning Program

Chanhassen High School is currently housing Chaska High Schools Alternative Learning Program. The supervisor of this program is Pat Ames. This program is mainly for at-risk students who are in need of a different learning environment. Students have smaller classes so that guided learning is more available to the individual.

References

1. ^ 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. 
2. ^ 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. 
3. ^ 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

• Chanhassen High School website