Transcript Welcome Parents! - Centerville City Schools

Welcome Parents!
Class of 2021
How to prepare for CHS!
• Finish strong!!
– 4th quarter determines fall eligibility.
– Good habits now mean a successful start
next year.
Tour of CHS
• Volunteers from the class of 2017 and
2018 will lead small groups of students.
– Tour the building and discuss student life
– Back by 8:00.
• Parents / Guardians- Stay for presentation
High School Already??
Goals
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Overview of CHS programs
Overview of student supports
Overview of student life and opportunities
Summer School
Opportunity for question and answer session
Next steps: Enrollment and course registration
CHS Statistics
• Staff
Certificated= 184
Classified= 78
• Students = 2,805
Freshman= 710
Sophomores= 657
Juniors= 693
Seniors= 724
Other = 21
• Building Info 490,000 sq. ft. on 60 acres of property
Mission: Graduate responsible and motivated citizens prepared for
post-high school education and careers. Our emphasis on
academic excellence and a caring environment foster graduates
who possess:
Competencies in basic skills
Effective communication skills
Analytical thinking skills
Problem solving skills
Positive attitudes toward self and others
These attributes will enable students to become life-long learners
capable of meeting the challenges of a changing world.
Course of Studies
• Available online 2/10/17
• Contains course descriptions
• Contains career pathway descriptions
2017-2018
9TH GRADE SCHEDULING
PACKET
Graduation Requirements - Class of 2021
• Minimum of 21 Academic credits
- 4 English 9, 10, 11, and I additional credit
- 4 credits of Mathematics
- 3 Science
- 3 Social Studies (Financial Literacy requirement imbedded)
- 1/2 credit of Health
- 1/2 credit of Physical Education (1/4 each sem)
- 1 Fine Arts Credit
State Assessments – Earn a minimum of 18 out of possible 35
points.
Graduation Requirements
• State Assessments – Earn a minimum of 18 out
of possible 35 points
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• College readiness score on the ACT
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• Earn an industry recognized credential
All students take end of course exams:
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Biology
• American History
• American Government
• English 9 and English 10
Honors Diploma*
 Regular Curriculum- must meet at least 7 of the 8 criteria
- 4 credits of English
- 4 credits of Mathematics, including Algebra I,
Geometry, and Algebra II
- 4 credits of Science including Physics and Chemistry
- 4 credits of Social Studies
- 3 credits of one World Language or
2 credits each of 2 World Languages
- 1 credit of Fine Arts
Financial Literacy
- 3.5 GPA or better at the end of 7 semesters
- Composite score of 27 on the ACT or combined score of 1210 on the
SAT (Critical Reading & Math)
9th Grade Sample Schedules
MY 9th GRADE SCHEDULE Worksheet
SEMESTER 1
Core
Subjects
SEMESTER 2
Course Name
Course #
Credit
Core Subjects
English
English
Math
Math
Science
Science
Social
Studies
Elective
Health
Elective
World
Language
Fine Art
Lunch
Course Name
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PE or Elective
World
Language
Fine Art
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4th or 5th
Lunch
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4th or 5th
Course #
Credit
What is Career Pathway?
Career Pathways are guided by the following delivery criteria:
- All pathways must meet current State of Ohio & CHS graduation
requirements.
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Academic & elective courses contain focus on Career Ed. content.
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Prepares students for post high school coursework.
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Courses include scope & sequence outlining major units of
instruction & competencies.
CHS Course Offerings
English Course Offerings
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English 9 Essentials
English 9 Standard
English 9 Honors
Persuasive Arts (semester)
Debate (semester)
Science Course Offerings
• Science Essentials
• Physical Science
• Biology I ( for students
enrolled in Geometry
Enriched)
Math Course Offerings
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Algebra I Concepts and Applications
Algebra I
Algebra I Enriched
Geometry Enriched
Algebra II Enriched
Honors Algebra II
Social Studies Course Offerings
• 9th Modern World History Essentials (sem)
• 9th Modern World History (sem)
• 9th Modern World History Honors (sem)
• Global History/ Issues A Standard (sem)
• Global History/ Issues B Standard
(sem)
World Language Course Offerings
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French I and French II
German I and German II
Spanish I
Spanish II Part I
Spanish II
Applied Arts Course Offerings
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Health
PE I, PE II, & Dance Fitness
Creative Foods
Creating Spaces
Life Skills
Needle Arts
Fashion Design and Clothing
Construction
• Residential Maintenance
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Applied Arts continued
Woods Tech I
Woods Tech II
Digital Photography
Computer Integrated Manfacturing
Computer Drafting IED-A
Adv. Computer Drafting IED-B
• Career Exploration
• Intro to Journalism
• Yearbook 9-12
Fine Arts Course Offerings
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Art I
Art II
Digital Art and Design
(Comp. App required)
Concert Band
Music Theory
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band /
Honors
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Women’s and Men’s Choir
Bella Voce
Symphonic Choir / Honors
Forte / Honors
Concert Orchestra
Symphonic Orchestra / Honors
Philharmonic Orchestra / Honors
Fine Arts continued
• Dance I-III
• Centerville Dance
Company I & II
• Intro to Theatre Arts
• Adv. Theatre Arts
Marching Band
• All students interested in being a member
of the CHS Marching Band are required to
include in their course selection:
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind
Symphony
Business & Technology Course Offerings
• Computer Applications
• Web Design
• Intro to Programming
Other Options
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Credit Flexibility
Service Learning
Web Class
Summer School
Accelerated Physics
School of Possibilities
College Credit Plus – Informational Meeting
on Feb. 15th
Supporting Our Students
CHS Advisory Programs
The purpose of the advisory program is to
strengthen communication among students,
between faculty and students, and to develop
communication links between the school and
home.
ADVISORY PROGRAM Cont.
• Grade Level Themes:
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9th Grade – “Orientation” – Adjustment to the CHS environment
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10th Grade – “Exploration” – Careers and life’s opportunities
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11th Grade – “Action” – Planning for the post high school
experience
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12th Grade – “Transition” – The reality of life after CHS
• Helps to make the
transition to high school
easy and exciting
• Junior/Senior Elk
Connectors will work with
9th graders throughout the
school year
PTO sponsored
program
• Students are
nominated by staff
each week and
students are
recognized for their
accomplishments.
STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT LIFE
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Co – Curricular
Extra – Curricular
Athletic Opportunities
Clubs
Student Life- Service
Spirit Chain 2016
We raised $60,001.20
Contribution to:
Ronald McDonald House
Student Life- Service
• Canned Food Drive
Students, faculty, and the
community
2016 Holiday Giving
• Adopt-A-Family
• Project Warmth
• The Other Place Backpack
Project
Student Life
Summer School 2017
• Registration information available online in the
download section of the high school website
www.centerville.k12.oh.us
• Pre-registration March 20th – March 26th
• Course requests via Home Access Center
(HAC) April 24th – April 28th
Summer School Courses
Algebra I Enriched
Geometry Enriched
Health
Physical Education
Modern World History
Computer Applications
Digital Photography
Summer School Information
• Semester Dates:
- Semester 1= May 30 - June 16
- Semester 2= June 19- July 7
(no school Tuesday, July 4)
• Materials Available:
- HS webpage download section
- Complete enrollment form
- Register via Home Access Center (HAC)
Physical Education Waiver
• The Physical Education Waiver is available to student athletes,
members of after-school marching band & flag corps, co-ed
members, and cheerleaders.
• Daily participation paralleling the official sport season must be
completed at a 90% attendance level in the specific activity for credit
to be granted.
• Take additional .5 semester elective
• Credit Flex Option for PE Credit
Upcoming Events for
Incoming Freshman
Orientation
• Ninth Grade Student Orientation
August 10, 2017, 9:30-11:30
• Ninth Grade Parent Orientation
August 10, 2017, 7:00 PM
Communications
Elk News
Subscribe on the Centerville City Schools website
– Go to the High School Webpage
– Register e-mail for Elk News
– Twitter @ ELKSPrincipal
Elk Tales
Welcome Issue…Online in August
Mailing – To all CHS parents
Web site
www.centerville.k12.oh.us/chs
How You Can Get Involved
• Please join the High School
PTO and get involved!
• Lynne Wynn– PTO President
Welcome to the CHS Family
• Contact Information:
John Carroll
Phone/Voice mail: 439-3503
E-mail: [email protected]
Questions? Comments!!