SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT CLASS OF 2017 NOVEMBER 12, 2014.

SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHTCLASS OF 2017

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

WELCOME PRINCIPAL: Mr. Jeff Van Drie ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:

A – G - Mr. Robert BlumenthalH – O - Mrs. Judy MalastoP - Z - Mr. Josh Huwig

COUNSELING ASSIGNMENTS

A – Da Mr. Moore De – Je Mrs. Thoms Ji – Mo Ms. Dailey Mp – Sh Mrs. Konopasek Si – Z Mrs. Roytan Dept. Chair Mrs. Moffett Career Center Mrs. Arthur

** This power point will be available on the Duneland website in the next few days.

TESTING PLANSee your handout: Standardized TestsECA: End of Course Assessment: English – spring of sophomore year.PSAT: Take the test again as a junior (Oct.)SAT/ACT: Take initial tests in the 2nd semester of junior year. YOU CAN SEND SCORES TO 4 SCHOOLS FREE!!!!!!SAT Subject Tests: Not required but often started in sophomore year.

**Take advantage of sending scores when you take the test. To request official scores be sent later cost $$$. It will add up!!

SAT CHANGES COMINGCHANGES CURRENT NEW

Scoring ¼ point penalty for wrong answers Score based out of 2400

No wrong answer penalty Score based out of 1600 Optional essay receives a separate

score

Anatomy

3 Critical Reading tests (20-25 min. each)

3 Math tests (10-25 min. each) 3 Writing tests (10-25 min. each) 1 Essay test (25 min.) 1 Experimental test 5 answer choices for multiple choice

questions

1 Evidence-Based reading and writing test; 65 min Reading/35 min Language and Writing

1 Math test: 55 min with calculator and 25 min. without calculator

1 Essay test (optional); 50 min. 4 answer choice for multiple choice

questions

Timing 3 hrs, 45 min. 3 hrs; 3 hrs, 50 min. with essay

Administration

Only available in print Focus on broad range of content and

skills

Available in print and will become available digitally

Fewer questions with a greater focus on in-depth analysis of content and evidence

SAT CHANGES con’t

Essay

Essay is required Students have 25 min. to draft a

response Quality of reasoning and accuracy

of data not assessed Score combined with MC Writing

Essay is optional Students have 50 min to draft a

650-750 word document and draft an essay

Facts matter Requires ability to analyze a

source document and explain how author builds argument

Math

Wide array of topics Emphasis on computational skills Calculators permitted for all

sections

Concentrated focus on problem-solving and data analysis

Real world problem solving Calculator not permitted for 20

questions

English Critical reading is in 2 parts – sentence completion and passage based questions

Passage based questions from short and long passages

Writing combines score of writing multiple choice and essay

Reading and Writing combined into Evidence Based Reading/Writing

No sentence completion Tests understanding of passages

from US and World Lit, History, Social Studies, and Science

Questions pulled from extended prose

DUAL CREDITDual Credit opportunities are available for many of our classes at CHS and CTE classes. PNC: Applications available in Guidance. Final

deadline is only a few days after school starts in August. Apply in the spring. We will hold firm on PNC’s recommendation that students have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to sign up.

Ivy Tech: Classroom teachers take care of enrollment

Ball State: Classroom teachers take care of enrollment.

University of Southern Indiana: Classroom teachers take care of enrollment.

DIPLOMA TYPESPlease take a look at the different diplomas available to your student:

Page A-2 and A-3 of Course Description Book – found on the website.

Core 40 with Academic HonorsCore 40 with Technical HonorsCore 40General Diploma – requires a meeting with counselor and signing a Core 40 opt out form.

Junior Year: This is the time when you are selecting from many different options for your final two years: IB – International Baccalaureate Diploma Program AP – Advanced Placement courses CTE – Career/Technical Education courses through the Porter County Career Center.

SCHEDULING FOR JUNIOR YEAR

1) November 20 and 24 – Large Group Meetings with sophomores. Students will come home with a green course selection sheet.

2) Students and parents make course requests through the Skyward Student Access Portal

3) Starting December 1 – Student Individual appointments with counselors/parents welcome!

4) December 5 – 1st opportunity to visit CTE Programs

SCHEDULING con’t You will be able to list and prioritize 3

alternatives to your requests Teachers will be making recommendations

in English, Math, and Social Studies – you will be able to see these by February 1.

Remember these are only requests and don’t represent your actual schedule. No grade level or part of the alphabet gets a head start on this process.

SCHEDULING SHEET

C.H.S. Grade 11 Course Selections 2015-16 ENGLISH Your required English class will be selected by your current classroom teacher. Check Skyward February 1. E01560 S= 1 Creative Writing* E10010 Y=2 Dramatic Literature (Speech) E11010 S=1 Expository Writing (J ournalism) E11020 S1=1 Mass Media-N* (Newspaper) E11030 S2=1 Mass Media-N* (Newspaper) E11040 Y=2 Mass Media-Y* (Yearbook) E11100 S1=1 Theatre Art E11110 S2=1 Theatre Art E11140 Y=2 Humanities (Debate) E11145 S=1 Library Science SOCIAL STUDIES Your required U.S. History class will be selected by a previous Social Studies teacher. Check Skyward February 1. U02410 S=1 Sociology U02490 S=1 Psychology SCIENCE C03050 Y=2 Biology 2 AP* C03090 Y=2 Zoology + C03110 Y=2 Earth & Space Science 1 C03210 Y=2 Chemistry 1 C03230 Y=2 Chemistry 2 + C03235 Y=2 Chemistry 2 AP +* C03310 Y=2 General Physics 1 C03335 Y=2 AP Physics 1 +* C03330 Y=2 AP Physics 2 +* C03510 Y=2 Integrated Chemistry/Physics C03610 Y=2 Environmental Science C03611 Y=2 Environmental Science AP +* MATHEMATICS Your required Math class will be selected by your classroom teacher. Check Skyward February 1. TECHNOLOGY T07500 S=1 Information Communications Technology 1 T07505 S=1 Information Communications Technology 2 + T07510 S=1 Computer Programming 1 T07600 S=1 Computer Programming 2 + T07550 Y=2 Computer Science A, AP + T07800 S=1 Radio & TV 1 T07808 Y=2 TV 2 + T07810 Y=2 Radio 2+ T07910 S=1 Technical Theatre Production T07750 S=1 Film Theory & Practice HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION P08110 S1=1 Basic P.E. 1 P08210 S2=1 Basic P.E. 2 P80600 S=1 Elect. P.E. Inter. Swim P80620 S=1 Elect. P.E. Adv Swim* P80650 S=1 Elect. P.E. Lifeguarding* P80660 S=1 Elect. P.E. Diving* P80970 S=1 Elect. P.E. Fitness

Parent Signature ______________________________________________ P80710 S1=1 Elect. P.E. Body Conditioning P80720 S2=1 Elect. P.E. Body Conditioning 2 P80750 S1=1 Elect. P.E. Power Lifting P80760 S2=1 Elect. P.E. Power Lifting 2 P80770 S1=1 Elect. P.E. Body Building P80780 S2=1 Elect. P.E. Body Building 2 P08950 S=1 Health P80900 S=1 Intro to Athletic Training + P80960 S=1 Advanced Health + P80990 S=1 Substance Abuse + WORLD LANGUAGES F04100 Y=2 J apanese 1 F04200 Y=2 J apanese 2 F04300 Y=2 J apanese 3 F04400 Y=2 J apanese 4 F09010 Y=2 French 1 F09030 Y=2 French 2 F09050 Y=2 French 3 F09070 Y=2 French 4 F09110 Y=2 German 1 F09130 Y=2 German 2 F09150 Y=2 German 3 F09170 Y=2 German 4 F09210 Y=2 Spanish 1 F09230 Y=2 Spanish 2 F09250 Y=2 Spanish 3 F09270 Y=2 Spanish 4 BUSINESS B35010 S=1 Introduction to Business B35090 Y=2 Accounting 1 B35110 Y=2 Financial Services + (Accounting 2) B35310 S=1 Business Law & Ethics 1 B35320 S=1 Business Law & Ethics 2 + B35350 S=1 Entrepreneurship & New Ventures B35550 S=1 Personal Financial Responsibility B35560 S=1 Web Design I B35570 S=1 Web Design II + B35650 S=1 Principles of Marketing B35015 S=1 Digital Citizenship B46470 S=1 Orientation to Life and Careers FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H46110 S=1 Nutrition 1 (C) H46120 S=1 Intro to Culinary Arts and Hospitality H46130 S=1 Adv. Nutrition 1(A) H46150 S=1 Adv. Nutrition 2 + H46210 S=1 Intro to Fashion & Textiles (A) H46220 S=1 Intro to Fashion & Textiles (B) H46310 S=1 Intro to Housing & Interiors H46410 S=1 Child Development H46415 S=1 Advanced Child Development H46420 S=1 Interpersonal Relationships H46430 S=1 Adult Roles & Responsibility (SL) H46450 S=1 Adult Roles & Responsibility (C) H46470 S=1 Preparing for College & Careers INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY I57009 S=1 Design Processes I57010 S=1 Design Processes 2 (DC) + I57020 S=1 Fund of Engineering 1+ I57030 S=1 Fund of Engineering 2+ I57050 S=1 Architectural Drafting 1+ I57060 S=1 Architectural Drafting 2+ I57160 S=1 Construction Processes II (Stage & Set)

SKYWARD STUDENT ACCESS

CONTACT INFORMATION IB PROGRAM: Becky Gierke, Chris Lowery,

Doug Uehling [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] PORTER COUNTY CAREER CENTER: Kate

Sorenson, Kelly Ellis [email protected] [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]




HAND-OUTS

1) Learn More Book – Planning for students in grades 9-10. Note pp. 4-7 on planning; pp. 12-13 on money.

2) Campus Visit Tip Sheet – What to do, What to ask

3) College Fair Tip Sheet4) College Planning Calendar5) Standardized Tests

6) Internet Sites Focused on College Exploration and Standardized Test Preparation options

BREAK OUT SESSIONSNext, you will have the option to attend one of two short sessions to assist you and your student in the decision making process for next year:1. Stay in Auditorium for an International

Baccalaureate Diploma and Advanced Placement course information session.

2. Move to the Cafeteria for a Porter County Career and Technical Education Center session.

SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT CLASS OF 2017 NOVEMBER 12, 2014.

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