Transcript Course Selections for the Freshman Year

WELCOME TO
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL!
AGENDA
Freshmen Center
Diploma Types
Using the Program of Studies
Course Selections for the
Freshman year
Scheduling Process
What does the CHS
school day look like?
Block 8 Schedule
BLUE DAY
GOLD DAY
Period 1-B
7:50 to 9:20
Period 1-G
Period 2-B(Class)
9:30 to 11:03
Period 2-G (SRT)
Period 3-B
11:03 to 1:23
Period 3-G
A lunch 11:03 to 11:38
B lunch 11:46 to 12:13
C lunch 12:21 to 12:48
D lunch
Period 4-B
12:56 to 1:23
1:33 to 3:05
Period 4-G
4
What are the different
Diploma Types?
State Recognized Diploma
Types
Core 40
• This is the diploma
that all students are
working towards.
• Details are on Page 2
of the Program of
Studies.
Academic/
Technical
Honors
• The Honors diplomas
add additional rigor to
the requirements of the
Core 40 diploma.
Instead of 40 credits
students must earn 47
credits.
• Details are on page 3 of
the Program of Studies.
Core 40 Diploma
Academic Honors Diploma
Technical Honors Diploma
How do
you use
the
Program
of
Studies?
Using the Program of
Studies
Information contained in
the Program of Studies:
Courses are listed by departments and
the departments are in alphabetical
order
Name of Course/Credits/Credit Weight
Course description
Prerequisites
Open to which grades
Flow charts
Name of Course:
Prerequisite:
Open to:
Credits/Credit Weight:
Course Description
Flow Charts
How do I select Courses?
Course Selections for the
Freshman Year
All Freshmen will take the following:
 ENGLISH
 MATH-Students Math placement will be
determined later, based on
performance in the 8th grade math
course.
 BIOLOGY
Course Selections for the
Freshman Year (Con’t)
Most Freshmen will take PE I/II
(Options-Summer school, Waiver)
Most Freshmen will take a Social
Studies:

World Geography, World History, Hon. PreIB World History/Hon. Pre-IB Eng (World
History+Eng) or AP World History
Many Freshmen will take/continue a
World language
Most Freshmen will have at least one
ELECTIVE
Course Selections for the
Freshman Year (Con’t)
 Some Freshmen will add :
 English and /or math Lab
 Resource
COURSE SELECTION
SHEET
Required Courses
Electives
Electives (Con’t)
SCHEDULING PROCESS
o Freshman Center Counselors will
provide scheduling information during
8th grade Science classes.
o During these meetings, students will
receive a scheduling worksheet and
instruction packet. Students will learn
how to use the scheduling worksheet
and how to access the on-line
scheduling system. They will take
materials home and, with their parents,
select their 9th grade courses on-line.
SCHEDULING PROCESS –
next step
o A FC Counselor will meet individually
with each student, checking the course
requests that were selected using the
on-line system over the weekend.
Questions will be answered and any
necessary adjustments will be made to
the student’s schedule.
o After the student has met with the
counselor, parents may view the
finalized course requests on-line.
This is a
copy of
the
Worksheet
1
2
3
4
How to use the CHS On-line
Course Request System:
OCR
In search box, enter
“OCR”
Student’s user name
Student’s student number
Click on
the Pencil
CLICK
Click on
“View
Course
Requests”
Jane Doe
• Thursday evening through Monday at
midnight following classroom
presentation.
• Monday after midnight the on-line
will be locked so only counselors can
make changes.
How do I change my schedule
after meeting with the
Counselor
Two ways:
1. Pick up a schedule change form from
the middle school
2. Email the assigned Counselor at CHS
Hints for
Making a
GOOD
Schedule
• Understand the demands
of an AP, Pre IB or Honors
course(s)
• Put the electives in the
order of importance (so we
will know what to drop in
case a lab is needed.)
• Take the necessary time
to plan your courses for a
great 9th grade year.
• Consider your out-ofschool commitments
when planning your
schedule.
What Help is Available if I get
Confused or have Additional
Questions?
1. Parent Coffees:
 Carmel MS, January 14 (8:30-10am)
 Clay, January 21 (8:30-10am)
 Creekside MS, January 28 (8:30-10am)
 CHS, February 10, (Evening-7pm)
2. Program of Studies
3. Website: carmelhighschool.net
4. Phone or email Counselor
Option III- Must sign form every time you want a transcript sent.
Students will
be notified only
if they did not
get the class or
are waitlisted.
No
reminders
will be sent
so just show
up!
Greyhound
Kick-off
Form
This is a wonderful opportunity
for the students to become
familiar with the Freshmen
Center and CHS prior to that
first day of school.
.
These forms will be mailed to
you in June. Return only the
bottom part with your check
for $15. Keep the top part for
your records to help you
remember if you registered.
Now where do I go????