APRIL 17, 2019

PRINCIPAL: Mr. Brent Martinson

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:

Mr. Rob Blumenthal (A-G)

Mrs. Kristen Peterson (H-O)

Mr. Dan Caudle (P-Z)

9th GRADE COUNSELORS:

A – L: Ms. Michele Dailey

M – Z: Mrs. Danielle Konopasek

10th- 12th GRADE COUNSELORS:

A – Ca: Mrs. Karen Moffett

Ce - Joh: Mrs. Gretchen Arthur

Joi - Po: Mr. James Moore

Pr - Z: Mrs. Julie Roytan

OFFICE MANAGER: Mrs. Jenni Smoker

COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER: Ms. Cayla Jaski

1) Students made course requests in February and March using the Student Access Portal in Skyward.

2) A copy of your students’ requests should have been picked up on your way in.

3) Tonight you will have an opportunity to chat with teachers, visit tables for each department, and make decisions on elective offerings.

4) Changes that you want made are to be written on your copy of requests and turned in at the Counseling Table before you leave.

5) Your current classroom teachers have made

recommendations in English, Math, Social

Studies, and Science.

6) Science and Math placement tests will be held

soon.

7) If you sign up for summer PE, your alternate

elective choices will be placed in the schedule.

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Students in the graduating class of 2023...

Diploma

Learn and Demonstrate

Employability Skills

Postsecondary-Ready

Competencies

Course selection for the 9th grade year will allow

ANY student to be on track for ANY diploma.

Grades earned in the 9th grade year will begin the

separation process for the various diplomas.

Please refer to the CHS Course Description Book

for the specifics of all diplomas.

This is a set of courses to help prepare

students for success in college or the

workforce.

This diploma is a minimum requirement for

admission to 4-year colleges.

These courses are strongly recommended for

admission to 2-year colleges and

apprenticeship programs as well as entry into

the workforce.

Additional requirements in Math.

World Language is required.

Fine Arts credits are required.

Dual credit, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate courses are required.

No grade lower than a C- for a semester grade is allowed

Final cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

Required credits in a state-approved

College/Career Pathway with additional

certification or credential

Dual credit, Advanced Placement, or

International Baccalaureate credits are

required.

No grade lower than a C- for semester grades

allowed.

Final cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

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Students in the graduating class of 2023...

Diploma

Learn and Demonstrate

Employability Skills

Postsecondary-Ready

Competencies

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Complete at least one of these experiences...

Project-

Based

Experience

Learn and Demonstrate

Employability Skills

Service-

Based

Experience

Work-

Based

Experience

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What is the work product for the Employability Skills Experience?

Learn and Demonstrate

Employability Skills

● Presentation

● Portfolio

● Letter of Employment

Verification

● Reflection of Experience

● Resume

● Five Year Goal Plan

● Letters of Recommendation

● Skills List

● Certifications / Dual Credit

Examples include, but are not limited to:

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When can these experiences begin?

Learn and Demonstrate

Employability Skills

● Anytime between July 1 prior to freshman year through

September 30 post-graduation

● Can be during the school day, after school, during breaks,

etc.

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Students in the graduating class of 2023...

Diploma

Learn and Demonstrate

Employability Skills

Postsecondary-Ready

Competencies

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Meet at least oneof these competencies...

Honors

Diploma

Postsecondary-Ready

Competencies

ACT

Apprentice-

ship

AP/IB/Dual

Credit/Cambridge

International/CLEP

Career & Technical

Education

Concentrator

Locally

Created

Pathway

SAT ASVABIndustry

Certification

Schools can

locally determine

how to track

experiences and

competencies.

Schools and

districts will

report how

students fulfilled

the Graduation

Pathways

through the

Graduation

Report (GR).

Diploma

Learn and Demonstrate

Employability Skills

Postsecondary-Ready

Competencies

Student’s transcript

with courses

completed and

diploma designation

noted

A student’s

product

Exam scores,

certificates, or

course list

Decisions for CTE (vocational)

programs are made in the

sophomore year

These are competitive programs by

GPA

CHS has a wide range of

opportunities ( a list is on the CHS

website)

First – what is IB?The International Baccalaureate program is an advanced diploma program offered at CHS. The program focuses on curriculum that aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people in a college-prep learning community environment. Students are eligible to take the IB diploma program in 11th and 12th grade.

Secondly – do I need to decide now?Absolutely not, but just in case your student is interested we want to provide a guide for which classes will keep them on track to provide the maximum amount of options for their advanced coursework.

IB Coordinators:Rebecca UehlingEmail: buehling@duneland.k12.in.usPhone: (219) 983-3730 extension 7203

Chris LoweryEmail: clowery@duneland.k12.in.usPhone: (219) 983-3730 extension 7336

Bridges is a program that helps students who lack

the drive to want to graduate.

The program offers all of the tools a student

needs to graduate and be successful in life.

Each student receives a mentor. Bridges students

and their mentors have the chance to form a

lifelong bond!

scholars.in.gov/parents/enroll/

Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars is a needs- and

performance-based program that provides students the

opportunity to earn up to a four-year scholarship at an

Indiana college or university.

Hoosier students who meet income criteria can enroll

during their 7th- or 8th-grade year of middle school.

Students commit to maintaining academic success,

remaining drug and alcohol free, and completing

college-preparation activities.

Deadline for enrollment is June 30, 2019.

MAROON GOLD

7:409:11 1 5

9:1810:54 2 6

11:011:07 3

9TH/10TH Grade SRT

711/12th Grade SRT

Periods

3 and 7

Lunches and SRT/Class

Lunch A

11:01 -11:31 (Lunch)

11:31 -11:36 (Pass)

11:36 - 1:07 (Class)

Lunch B

11:01 -11:31 (SRT)

11:31 -11:36 (Pass)

11:36 -12:06 (Lunch)

12:06 - 1:07 (SRT)

Lunch C

11:01 -12:02 (SRT)

12:02 -12:07 (Pass)

12:07 -12:37 (Lunch)

12:37 - 1:07 (SRT)

Lunch D

11:01 -12:32 (Class)

12:32 -12:37 (Pass)

12:37 -1:07 (Lunch)

1:142:45 4 8

Student Resource Time

One block every other day to get homework

done, meet with teachers, seek remediation,

make-up tests

A great opportunity for students to meet with

teachers and bridge their learning gaps

Students are assigned a “home” SRT, but they

can write passes to visit other teachers

Why Advisory?

Establish a more personalized environment within the larger school

community

Assist with Graduation Pathways

Assist our freshmen with their transition to the high school

Build relationships/connections

Enhance school culture

Student social and emotional development

Student academic/college/career preparation

STUDENTS NEW TO DUNELAND

(not enrolled at CMS for Grade 8)

You will need to complete an enrollment packet,

available in the Counseling Office at CHS. You

will make an appointment this spring to meet with

a counselor and set up a schedule.

CURRENT DUNELAND STUDENTS

(at CMS for Grade 8)

Online Registration begins July 15th, 2019

On-site Registration for all Duneland Schools will

take place at CHS July 23-25. This is optional

unless you have difficulty/questions about online

registration.

Check grades

Communicate with teachers

Set up accounts to receive weekly progress and attendance reports through email

Complete the Course Request process for the upcoming school year

If you do not have an account, you will receive one during registration

If you are a CMS parent and do not know your account information, contact CMS and they will provide one.

Communication is a critical component to having a successful high school experience

We communicate through:

School Messenger – automated calls/emails

Facebook –www.facebook.com/chestertonhighschool

Twitter - @ChestertonHS

Teacher/Staff email (Skyward)

School and Corporation website

Approximately 70 Extra and Co-Curricular Programs!

Academic Teams

Art Club

Anime Club

Business Professionals

of America

Horticulture

Helping Hands

Winter Guard

Club Earth

Creative Writers

Speech & Debate

Dungeons & Dragons

French Club

Student Government

Robotics Club

CHS Pride Club

German Club

Interact

Japanese Club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Knitting/Crocheting Club

Trojan Guard Marching Band

Natural Helpers

Social Justice League

Step Club

Spanish Club

Spike Ball Club

Yearbook

Girls Rising

Intermural Sports

August 7th, 2019

8 am – 1 pm

Freshman Orientation Program

Familiarize students with climate & culture of CHS

Sign up & meet clubs and sports representatives

Walk your schedule & open your locker!

Free lunch!

If you have specific unanswered questions, please write them on a question form along with your name and email. We will get back to you.

These slides will be available on the CHS website in the next few days.

Remember to turn in your course request form at the end of the evening at the School Counselor table.

Please move to the Main Gym to sample the many courses offered at CHS