Callaway High School On To High School Parent Meeting January 10, 2019
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Introductions Administration Staff Jonathan Laney Principal Martie Hornsby Assistant Principal Shalanda Lovett Assistant Principal Lynne Short Assistant Principal Nigel Walker Assistant Principal
Introductions Guidance Department Debra Jackson Counselor A H Doug McCoy Counselor I Z Lee Phelps Graduation Coach TCSS Administrative Staff Whitney Glisson Nichelle Wimbush
Our Vision: Callaway High School will be the BEST SCHOOL IN THE UNIVERSE where ALL students achieve success!
Our Mission: Working together to promote the way!
Be Be Be Be ourteous apable ooperative allaway!
CHS Values In this school We have high expectations We encourage one another We never give up We respect each other We keep our promises We believe in second chances We apologize We forgive We laugh often We belong We are a Cavalier FAMILY!
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Elementary School Dependence Structure No Choice Middle School Some Independence Little Less Structure Some Choice
WHERE ARE YOU GOING? High School Independence Expectation (still structured, but.) Choice Pathway AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Not too soon to consider.. Interests & Abilities College Technical College Military
Time To Make a Plan Make a Plan Select Classes Earn Credits Get Involved Graduate!
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS -Health & PE -CTAE, Fine Arts, Foreign Language 4 required credits 4 required credits 7.5 required credits English Math Science Social Studies Electives 4 required credits 3.5 required credits Course placement will be based on middle school course performance, GMAS scores, counselor recommendations, and other contributing factors to create the most appropriate schedule to educate each student in a challenging and safe learning environment, so they will become productive citizens in a diverse and changing world.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 4 credits English/Language Arts 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Science 3.5 credits Social Studies 7.5 credits Electives 3 credits to earn pathway - CTAE / Modern Language / Fine Arts 1 credit Health & Physical Education 1 fine arts credit 2.5 credits Additional Electives 23 credits TOTAL
HOW DO YOU EARN CREDITS? YOU Select Courses Use recommendations of teacher/counselor Some possible recommendations Foundations of Algebra, Communication Skills, Peer Leadership Advanced Placement courses Consider strengths/weaknesses One course completion equals one credit 7 credits per year
HOW DO YOU EARN CREDITS? Core Content Support classes Advanced vs. Accelerated Weighted GPA courses (Advanced Placement, Move on When Ready) Electives Pathway Declaration & Completion of 3 elective courses in Pathway EARN a Carnegie Unit Final Grade > 70%
OTHER COURSE CONSIDERATIONS** ADVANCED PLACEMENT College level content National curriculum, taught by high school teachers No restriction on who can take AP class AP Test approx. $95 Earn a 3, 4, or 5 on test & college determines score required to earn credit **To make an informed decision, parents/students MUST contact their college/university to determine admission requirements. DUAL ENROLLMENT College level content Local college curriculum, taught by college professors or high school teachers Must meet college entrance requirements NO cost for college course High school AND college credit awarded with passing grade
AP Course for 9 th Grade Students AP Human Geography The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human geography. The course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth s surface. There are no prerequisites for AP Human Geography. Students should be able to read college-level texts and apply the conventions of Standard Written English in their writing. Counts as an elective credit
Callaway High Pathways Construction: HVACR Electrical Audio, Video Technology and Film Sports and Entertainment Marketing Graphic Design Graphic Communications JROTC Family and Consumer Science Business and Technology Agriculture: Plant and Floriculture Systems Agricultural: Floral Design Teaching as a Profession Plant and
Health Science Allied Health Sports Medicine Mechatronics Manufacturing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Engineering Drafting & Design Engineering & Technology Game Design Energy Energy Systems Business Small Business Development International Business Marketing & Hospitality Marketing & Management Fashion Merchandising & Buying
9 th grade options: CTAE Pathways International Business Engineering Drafting & Design Engineering & Technology Marketing Game Design Academic Options: Environmental Science World History Health
SUCCESS FACTORS DO YOUR WORK - EVERYDAY! It takes 3 A s to cover one zero back to passing 70% Minimum grades are 40% for attempted work Even wrong answers are valuable! Allow teacher to diagnose & remediate BE AT SCHOOL - EVERYDAY! Attendance matters need to be there to learn It s the law Truancy Protocol (over 7 may result in Law enforcement referral) Loss of credit NO MORE THAN 7 ABSENCES FOR THE YEAR
Get Involved! Extra- Curricular Activities Athletics eligibility requirements (pass 5/7 classes) Performances Service Organizations Clubs Social Life Life-long Friends Sporting Events Prom
CHS Athletics Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Competition Cheerleading Cross Country Fishing Football Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling
CHS Activities Academic Bowl Team Air Force JROTC Art Club Band Cavettes Chorus Class Officers DECA Diamond Dolls Drama Club / One Act Play FCCLA Fellowship of Christian Athletes FBLA FFA History Club Key Club Literary Team National Honor Society Red and Black Pack Spirit Club Secretary of State Student Ambassador Program Skills USA Step Team Student Council Yearbook
Upcoming Activities Review your folder with your student! Transition Fair High School Visit Advisement/Course Selection Summer Transition Camp
COURSE SELECTION PROCESS Selection in Infinite Campus view in Portal Core Content & Health/PE pre-loaded Automated process Teacher/counselor may recommend another course for your child Student select electives & alternates Printed Course Request Sheet Opportunity to override pre-loaded courses Deadline to return signed Course Request Sheet If not returned, school will make selection Final Schedule first day of school
GPA - STARTS DAY 1 Important for College Admissions Class Rank Honor Graduate Weighted Courses Advanced Placement Move On When Ready Hope Scholarship Rigor Requirements Pass 4 courses of Rigor Earn at least 3.0 CORE GPA
Middle School -Teachers & Guidance Counselor High School Guidance Counselor