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Center Grove High School Center Grove High School Welcomes You! Welcomes You! Parent Scheduling Night October 28, 2014 For Present 9 th and 10 th Graders
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Center Grove High School Welcomes You!. Parent Scheduling Night October 28, 2014 For Present 9 th and 10 th Graders. Agenda. Introductions General Scheduling Information Q/A Session Information in the Hall of Excellence Departments/Programs Early College Guidance Counselors. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Center Grove High SchoolCenter Grove High SchoolWelcomes You!Welcomes You!
Parent Scheduling Night
October 28, 2014
For Present 9th and 10th Graders
AgendaAgenda
Introductions
General Scheduling Information
Q/A Session
Information in the Hall of Excellence Departments/Programs Early College Guidance Counselors
Administrative StaffAdministrative Staff
Mr. Douglas Bird, Principal
Mr. William Betts, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Sandy Hillman, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Tricia Ferguson, Assistant Principal
Mr. Jacob Short, Dean of Students
Counseling StaffCounseling Staff
A-Be Mrs. Pam Price, Director
Bh-F Ms. Patti Duckworth
G-L Mrs. Stephanie Paul
M-R Mrs. Connie Poston
S-Z Mrs. Jean Welton
Early College Mrs. Angela Chaplin
Guidance Secretary Mrs. Karen Cornett
Registrar Mrs. Beth Duffey
Scheduling TimelineScheduling Timeline
• Scheduling materials will be distributed to 10th grade students during STaR, October 30th and October 31st
• 9th grade students will receive their materials during their Keystone Class the week of November 3-6th.
• Information regarding the entering of online course requests via Skyward will be explained during class meetings with students.
November 7, 2014 Deadline Course selection forms turned into the Guidance
Office Online course selections completed on Skyward.
Scheduling TimelineScheduling Timeline
Counselors will schedule appointments with 9th and 10th grade students during November and December to review online course selections
Master schedule created based upon student demand and staff availability
Honors CoursesHonors Courses
• Preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and college-level work
• More critical thinking• More intensive reading and writing
assignments• Self-discipline and motivation is necessary• Good organizational skills are important• Teacher recommendation required
Global Campus OpportunitiesGlobal Campus Opportunities
• Supplemental Online Program• Emphasizes Real World Relevance• Provides Meaningful Relationships• Removes Barriers to Learning
Kim Hendricks—Coordinator of Connected Learning
Eric Nentrup – Virtual Educator
Schedule Change PolicySchedule Change Policy• Students will not be able to drop courses unless the request
meets the following criteria: need to meet high school graduation requirements need to meet college entrance requirements need to balance over-crowded classes an error in computer entry late staff changes
• Requested changes related to teacher assignments, lunch assignments, class periods. etc. will not be considered.
• Students selecting year long courses are committed to taking the entire year and will not be allowed to drop at semester.
Scheduling ChangesScheduling Changes
May 1st is the final deadline for making changes in your student’s course selections.
After the semester begins, students will remain in the classes they have chosen.
Teacher recommendations are vital to students being placed in courses that they have the best chance to be successful.
Academic Honors Diploma does NOT require honors classes.
Important Scheduling Important Scheduling InformationInformation
• Check requirements for desired diploma (Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, Core 40 with Technical Honors) as described in the Academic Guide.
• College bound students must have at least four, preferably five, college preparatory classes each semester of their high school career.
Important Scheduling Important Scheduling InformationInformation
• As students progress through CGHS, choices will have to be prioritized and not all courses may fit into a schedule.
• Dual Credit opportunities are available and listed in the Academic Guide
• Applications may be required for some courses. Information will be available on the Guidance Website.
Scheduling Checklist….Scheduling Checklist….
Seven semester courses selected for each semester (not including study hall)
Six alternate courses selectedCourse requests entered on SkywardRequired teacher recommendations/teacher
signatures obtainedParent and student signature
Remember…Remember…
Course requests must be entered on Skyward and Course selection forms are due in the guidance office Friday,
November 7, 2014!
