Welcome Class of 2023
CTHS Administration Mr. Dewett Assistant Principal Mr. Ness Assistant Principal Dr. Rosales Assistant Principal
CTHS Administration Mr. Jones Mrs. Jones Mr. Carpenter Assistant to the Principal Assistant to the Principal Assistant to the Principal AP/IB/CE Coordinator Activities Director Athletic Director
CTHS Dean Team Ms. Eaton Mr. Hall 9th Grade Dean 10-12 Attendance Dean (A-Led) Mrs.Johnson 10-12 Discipline Dean (A-Led)
CTHS Dean Team Ms. Kenny Mrs. Traylor-Statewright 10-12 Discipline Dean (Lee-Z) 10-12 Attendance Dean (Lee-Z)
Excellence in.. Academics Athletics Activities Our actions will ignite the genius and nurture the goodness within us all.
Academic Excellence Awards Class of 2018 America s Most Challenging High Schools US News Best High School 83% College Acceptance 6% Military Service 3% CTE 95% Graduation Rate (On-time) Metro Area Best High School 2 National Merit Scholars 1 Boettcher Scholar
Academic Programs 23 AP CLASSES OFFERED 22 IB CLASSES OFFERED OFFERED AT ALL GRADES 26 CE CLASSES OFFERED
2021 Graduation Requirements Credits (22 minimum) Competencies (English and Math)
Academic Schedule Alternating Block Schedule Eight (8) class periods Four (4) classes each day (A Day 1-4, B Day 1-4) Lunch is built into the schedule Course Load Ninth graders must take 7 classes each semester (4 in core subjects) Freshman Seminar (1st quarter)
Academic Supports Freshman Seminar Testing Center Cougar Resource Center Teacher Access Time (Tuesday & Friday)
Athletics and Activities
Cherokee Trail High School Pathways to Rigor
Before we start... Counselors are available in the cafeteria to answer specific questions If you have IB-specific questions, please talk to a counselor or call (720) 886-2040 Our website is a great resource...
The Importance of Rigor: Avoid College Remediation College professors estimate that 42% of public school graduates are not adequately prepared for college because they were not adequately exposed to rigor in high school. [Rigorous] tasks often include drawing inferences, interpreting results, analyzing conflicting sources of information, supporting arguments with evidence, and thinking deeply about material. Among students who attended postsecondary institutions, 58% of non-remediated students obtained a bachelor s degree, compared to between 17% and 37% of remediated students. The Development of an Index of Academic Rigor for College Readiness, The College Board
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College Readiness Identified Academic knowledge and skills evidenced by successful completion of a rigorous high school curriculum Success in college-prep and college-level courses taken in high school that require in-depth subject-area knowledge, higher order thinking skills, and strong study and research skills. Advanced academic skills, such as reasoning, problem solving, analysis, and writing abilities College planning skills, as demonstrated by understanding of college and career options and the college admissions and financing process College Board 2007
College and Career Ready?
Concurrent Enrollment Partnership between community colleges and high schools. Credit for high school and college concurrently. No cost. Transferring credit is possible. Credit not contingent upon a test. You can register now through CCA.
Advanced Placement Externally assessed. Score scale of 1-5, with a 3 being passing, though some schools offer credit only to 4-5. Courses prepare students for exam, but credit is dependent solely on the exam in May of school year. Students may choose to participate in Capstone Program
AP Capstone Students take and pass AP Seminar as Juniors and AP Research as Seniors. Seminar: Emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, research, argumentation, collaboration and communication. Research: Design, plan, conduct, defend 5000 word research paper. Students take and pass at least 4 additional AP classes/exams.
International Baccalaureate Externally and internally assessed. Score scale of 1-7 with a 4 being passing. Some schools favor Higher Level classes. Scores are averaged to determine IB Diploma, though credit is determined by passed courses. Students become Anticipated IB Candidates at the start of 11th grade
International Baccalaureate Emphasis on critical thinking/reasoning Emphasis on writing Emphasis on academic and personal roundedness and mindful citizenship Theory of Knowledge: How do we know what we know? CAS (Creativity, Action, Service)
Example 4 Year Worksheet Concurrent Enrollment FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR LANG ARTS Eng 9 Honors Eng 10 Honors Am Lit CE Eng MATH Algebra 1 Geometry Alg 2 CE Math SCIENCE Biology Chemistry Physics CE Astronomy SOCIAL STUDIES World Geography Gov/Econ CE US History AP World Hist WORLD LANGUAGE French 1 French 2 French 3 French 4 ELECTIVE CE Computer Aps Marketing 1 Marketing 2 ELECTIVE CE Pre-engineer 1 CE Pre-engineer 2 IB Design Tech ELECTIVE Ind. Sports/Health Weight Training/Adv Weight Training IB Design Tech
Example 4 Year Worksheet Advanced Placement FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR LANG ARTS Pre-AP Eng 9 Pre-AP Eng 10 AP Eng Lang* AP Eng Lit* MATH Geo/Precalc Honors Alg 2/Precalc Honors AP Calc BC* AP Physics* SCIENCE Honors Bio Honors Chem AP Chem* AP Physics* SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD LANG AP Human Geo* AP Gov* AP US Hist* AP World Hist* Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Hon Span 4 AP Spanish Lang* ELECTIVE PE/Health PE/PE AP Seminar* AP Research* ELECTIVE Orchestra Orchestra Orchestra Orchestra ELECTIVE Seminar/Off Off Off Off
Example 4 Year Worksheet International Baccalaureate FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR LANG ARTS PIB Eng 9 PIB Eng 10 IB Eng HL 1 IB Eng HL 2* MATH Geo/Precalc Honors Alg 2/Precal Honors IB Math SL 2* AP Calculs BC* SCIENCE Honors Bio* Honors Chem* IB Physics HL 1 IB Physics HL 2* SOCIAL STUDIES AP Human Geo* AP Gov* IB HOA HL 1 IB 20th Cent HL 2* WORLD LANG PIB Span 1 PIB Spanish 3 IB Spanish 4 IB Spanish 5* 6TH SUBJECT Concert Band Concert Band IB Music SL* Concert Band ELECTIVE PE/Health PE/PE Digital Photo/TOK TOK*/Off ELECTIVE Seminar/PE Off Off Off
AP vs. IB vs. CE AP CE IB
College Readiness Benchmarks PSAT 9 (860) PSAT 10 (910) Reading and Writing 410 Math 450 Reading and Writing 430 Math 480 SAT (1010) ACT (22) Reading and Writing 480 Math 530 CMAS Science Meets Expectations 673-773 Exceeds Expectations 774-900 English 18 Reading 22 Math 22 Science 23
Considerations Becoming a REACH student Resiliency Efficiency Advocacy Conditioning Health Consider Hierarchy as you plan
Resiliency Embrace failure Don t miss class Correct/edit graded assignments regardless of credit Accept your strengths; they might also be your weaknesses Trust yourself; confidence is worth a point
Efficiency Eliminate ALL distractions from regular study environment Develop a schedule, and stick to it Use your phone s calendar for EVERYTHING During the school day, take advantage of off-periods and down time
Advocacy Email teachers/counselors; cc parents Make appointments with teachers, especially to go over assessments Stay engaged in class through contributing at least once a day Sign up for Remind where available
Conditioning Follow your schedule, including bedtime Reward yourself only when you deserve it Read non-electronic books before bed...maybe just for fun No homework Fridays when you have a good week
Health Minimize screen time, especially 30 minutes before bed Get 8 hours of sleep; avoid naps Hydrate even when you don t feel thirsty Exercise Decrease salt & sugar intake; increase fruit & vegetable intake
Class of 2023 Determine Your Legacy Determine Your Trail College Readiness Opens the Door of Your Choice