Whom to Contact?
The following information is to help you find the correct person(s) to answer your questions or concerns. It is best if the student begins the process with a teacher if that is the nature of the question or concern.
You can email all teachers by going to www.canisiushigh.org and searching for them on the Staff Directory.
Main School Number: (716) 882-0466
Main Fax Number: (716) 883-1870
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ADMISSIONS:
Who do I talk to about my child coming to Canisius High School or transferring to Canisius High School?
The Director of Admissions — Mr. Thomas Weislo at 200-0205 or weislo@canisiushigh.org
Who do I talk to about admission procedures or Freshman Entrance Exam dates?
The Director of Admissions — Mr. Thomas Weislo at 200-0205 or weislo@canisiushigh.org
Who do I talk to about withdrawing from Canisius High School?
The Director of Admissions — Mr. Thomas Weislo at 200-0205 or weislo@canisiushigh.org
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ACADEMICS:
Whom do I talk to about concern with a teacher?
The student’s first contact should be the teacher. If unresolved, should contact the Department Chair. The preference for contact is email. If you have not resolved your issues, the next step would be to contact Mr. Timothy K. Fitzgerald at 882-0466 ext.213 or email fitzgerald@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about the content of a class, or the material used in a class?
The student’s first contact should be the teacher. If unresolved, contact the Department Chair of the particular department. Email is the best way to contact the teacher or Department Chair.
Department Chairs:
English — Mrs. Dawn Smith - smith@canisiushigh.org
Fine Arts — Mrs. Deborah Bang - bang@canisiushigh.org Foreign Language — Mrs. Denise Diaz— diaz@canisiushigh.org
History — Mr. David Hayes – hayes@canisiushigh.org
Mathematics — Mrs. Anne Lipp-Read – lippread@canisiushigh.org
Physical Education — Mr. Samuel Belsito – belsito@canisiushigh.org
Religious Studies — Mr. Samuel Lojacono – lojacono@canisiushigh.org
Science — Mr. Steven Wanzer – wanzer@canisiushigh.org
Technology Services — Mrs. Karen Nicosia – nicosia@canisiushigh.com
Whom do I talk to if my child is having trouble in a particular class or needs tutoring?
The student’s first contact should be the teacher. You may email any teacher by “last name @canisiushigh.org”. If unresolved, please contact your son’s counselor.
Whom do I talk to about Advanced Placement classes (AP)?
Mrs. Barbara Fricano — Registrar, Assistant to the Assistant Principal at 200-0218 or fricano@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about registering for SAT?
The quickest and simplest way to register is to go to www.collegeboard.com and use a personal account (called a My Organizer account). SAT Registration Booklets are available in the Counseling Department if you prefer to register by mail.
Whom do I talk to about my student’s learning disabilities?
The student’s guidance counselor:
Mr. Mark Veronica at 200-0274 or veronica@canisiushigh.org
Mrs. Annette Sugg at 200-0273 or sugg@canisiushigh.org
Mrs. Martha DiLoreto at 200-0272 or diloreto@canisiushigh.org
Mr. David Isbrandt at 200-0271 or isbrandt@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about homework if my student is absent?
The student can check the teacher’s webpage or Moodle page, or email the teacher if no homework is posted.
Whom do I talk to about NHS (National Honor Society)?
Mrs. Annette Sugg at 200-0273 or sugg@canisiushigh.org
Mr. Christopher Appleton at 882-0466 ext.417 appleton@canisiushigh.org
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ACTIVITIES:
Whom do I talk to about Student Senate activities?
Mr. Adam Baber at 882-0466 ext. 401 or baber@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about extracurricular clubs and activities?
Mr. Adam Baber at 882-0466 ext. 401 or baber@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about announcements?
The Dean’s Office Mrs. Sandra Chimera at 200-0215 or chimeras@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about CHS Ski Club?
Ms. Staci Shick at 882-0466 ext. 426 or shick@canisiushigh.org
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ATHLETICS:
Whom do I talk to about a concern with an athletic coach?
Mr. Jim Mauro, Athletic Director at 200-0241 or mauro@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about athletic eligibility?
Head coach of team.
Whom do I talk to about physicals and forms for athletic teams?
School Nurse — Mrs. Denise Keating at 200-0237 or keating@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to if my child did not make a sports team and I would like some clarification?
The head coach of the team.
Whom do I talk to about the sports calendar and the starting/ending dates for various sports?
Athletic Director — Mr. Jim Mauro at 200-0241 or mauro@canisiushigh.org
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ATTENDANCE/DISCIPLINE:
Whom do I talk to if I need to pick up my child during the school day?
The Dean’s office Mrs. Sandra Chimera at 200-0215 or chimeras@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about dress codes or detentions?
The Dean’s office Mrs. Sandra Chimera at 200-0215 or chimeras@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about suspensions or discipline problems?
Dean of Students — Mr. Beck O’Connor at 200-0217 or oconnor@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about absences and tardiness?
First read the school handbook, and if you still have questions, contact Mrs. Sandra Chimera in the Dean’s office at 200-0215 or chimeras@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about parking permits?
The Dean’s office — Mrs. Sandra Chimera at 200-0215 or chimeras@canisiushigh.org
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BUSINESS OFFICE:
Whom do I talk to about tuition and financial assistance?
Mr. Tom Weislo — at 200-0205 or weislo@canisiushigh.org
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CAMPUS MINISTRY:
Whom do I talk to about Christian Service hours or Campus Ministry?
Director of Christian Service; Mr. Ronald Ahrens at 200-0269 or ahrens@canisiushigh.org
Campus Ministry:
Rev. Frederick Betti S.J — at 200-0247 or betti@canisiushigh.org
Who do I talk to about the Immersion Trips?
Mr. Paul Cumbo — at 882-0466 ext. 414 or cumbo@canisiushigh.org
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COUNSELING:
Whom do I talk to about my child’s class schedule or if I have concerns regarding my child's well-being?
The student should contact their guidance counselor.
Whom do I contact about tutors?
You may talk to the student’s guidance counselor. We also have an open door tutor program called Reach. It runs Monday through Thursday 3:00 - 3:45 and is manned by NHS tutors.
Whom do I talk to about Summer School?
Assistant Principal for Academics — Mr. Timothy Fitzgerald at 200-0213 or fitzgerald@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about work permits?
The Dean’s office— Mrs. Sandra Chimera at 200-0215 or chimeras@canisiushigh.org
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ADVANCEMENT:
Whom do I talk to about school fundraisers and donations?
VP of Institutional Advancement, Mr. Mark Bindig at 200-0265 or bindig@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about the Capital Campaign?
Director of Capital Campaign, Mr. Mark Bindig at 200-0265 or bindig@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about CHS Gambit?
Gambit Coordinator, Mrs. Colleen Sellick at 200-0220 or sellick@canisiushigh.org
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COMMUNICATIONS:
Whom do I talk to about the school’s website?
Mrs. Karen Nicosia at 200-0286 or nicosia@canisiushigh.org
How can I receive the monthly E-Newsletter?
It is posted the first of the month on the school website, except for the months of January and July.
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ALUMNI:
I graduated from CHS and want to be sure the Alumni Office has my current address, whom do I contact?
Director of Alumni Relations, Mr. Paul Zablocki at 200-0262 or zablocki@canisiushigh.org
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MEDICAL:
Whom do I contact about my child’s medical history or medical problems?
The School Nurse — Mrs. Denise Keating at 200-0237 or keating@canisiushigh.org
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REGISTRAR:
Whom do I talk to if I need transcripts or official records?
Transcripts for former students – Secretary to the Principal's office — Mrs. Margaret Rokitka at 200-0210 or rokitka@canisiushigh.org
Transcripts for current students – Counseling Office.
You can also go online to download the transcript request form.
Whom do I talk to about scheduling and grades?
Mrs. Barbara Fricano — Registrar, Assistant to the Assistant Principal at 200-0218 or fricano@canisiushigh.org
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STUDENT SERVICES:
Whom do I talk to about the school calendar, including questions about vacation dates and planning?
Principal — Mr. William Kopas at 200-0212 or kopas@canisiushigh.org
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MISCELLANEOUS:
Whom do I talk to about the Library?
Mrs. Monica at 200-0299 or monica@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about state loan textbooks?
Mr. Eric Amodeo at 882-0466 ext. 456 or amodeo@canisiushigh.org. If not a state loan textbook go to Akademos.
Whom do I talk to about Lost and Found?
The Dean’s office— Mrs. Sandra Chimera at 200-0215 or chimeras@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about the yearbook?
Mr. Eric Amodeo at 882-0466 ext. 456 or amodeo@canisiushigh.org
Who do I talk to about the HAP program?
Dean of Students — Mr. Beck O’Connor at 200-0217 or oconnor@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about the Bridge program?
Mrs. Barbara Fricano — Registrar, Assistant to the Assistant Principal at 200-0218 or fricano@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about the Dads’ Club?
Dean of Students — Mr. Beck O’Connor at 200-0217 or oconnor@canisiushigh.org
Whom do I talk to about the Parents’ Association?
Mrs. Mary Bogdan at mary.bogdan@honeywell.com
