Welcome Parents! Class of 2021
How to prepare for CHS! Finish strong!! 4 th quarter determines fall eligibility. Good habits now mean a successful start next year.
Tour of CHS Volunteers from the class of 2017 and 2018 will lead small groups of students. Tour the building and discuss student life Back by 8:00. Parents / Guardians- Stay for presentation
High School Already??
Goals Overview of CHS programs Overview of student supports Overview of student life and opportunities Summer School Opportunity for question and answer session Next steps: Enrollment and course registration
CHS Statistics Staff Certificated= 184 Classified= 78 Students = 2,805 Freshman= 710 Sophomores= 657 Juniors= 693 Seniors= 724 Other = 21 Building Info 490,000 sq. ft. on 60 acres of property
Mission: Graduate responsible and motivated citizens prepared for post-high school education and careers. Our emphasis on academic excellence and a caring environment foster graduates who possess: Competencies in basic skills Effective communication skills Analytical thinking skills Problem solving skills Positive attitudes toward self and others These attributes will enable students to become life-long learners capable of meeting the challenges of a changing world.
Course of Studies Available online 2/10/17 Contains course descriptions Contains career pathway descriptions
2017-2018 9 TH GRADE SCHEDULING PACKET
Graduation Requirements - Class of 2021 Minimum of 21 Academic credits - 4 English 9, 10, 11, and I additional credit - 4 credits of Mathematics - 3 Science - 3 Social Studies (Financial Literacy requirement imbedded) - 1/2 credit of Health - 1/2 credit of Physical Education (1/4 each sem) - 1 Fine Arts Credit State Assessments Earn a minimum of 18 out of possible 35 points.
Graduation Requirements State Assessments Earn a minimum of 18 out of possible 35 points OR College readiness score on the ACT OR Earn an industry recognized credential
All students take end of course exams: Algebra I Geometry Biology American History American Government English 9 and English 10
Honors Diploma* Regular Curriculum- must meet at least 7 of the 8 criteria - 4 credits of English - 4 credits of Mathematics, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II - 4 credits of Science including Physics and Chemistry - 4 credits of Social Studies - 3 credits of one World Language or 2 credits each of 2 World Languages - 1 credit of Fine Arts Financial Literacy - 3.5 GPA or better at the end of 7 semesters - Composite score of 27 on the ACT or combined score of 1210 on the SAT (Critical Reading & Math)
9 th Grade Sample Schedules
MY 9 th GRADE SCHEDULE Worksheet SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Core Subjects Course Name Course # Credit Core Subjects Course Name Course # Credit English English Math Math Science Science Social Studies Elective Health Elective or PE or Elective World Language Fine Art or World Language Fine Art or Lunch 4th or 5th Lunch 4th or 5th
What is Career Pathway? Career Pathways are guided by the following delivery criteria: - All pathways must meet current State of Ohio & CHS graduation requirements. - Academic & elective courses contain focus on Career Ed. content. - Prepares students for post high school coursework. - Courses include scope & sequence outlining major units of instruction & competencies.
CHS Course Offerings
English Course Offerings English 9 Essentials English 9 Standard English 9 Honors Persuasive Arts (semester) Debate (semester)
Science Course Offerings Science Essentials Physical Science Biology I ( for students enrolled in Geometry Enriched)
Math Course Offerings Algebra I Concepts and Applications Algebra I Algebra I Enriched Geometry Enriched Algebra II Enriched Honors Algebra II
Social Studies Course Offerings 9 th Modern World History Essentials (sem) 9 th Modern World History (sem) 9 th Modern World History Honors (sem) Global History/ Issues A Standard (sem) Global History/ Issues B Standard (sem)
World Language Course Offerings French I and French II German I and German II Spanish I Spanish II Part I Spanish II
Applied Arts Course Offerings Health PE I, PE II, & Dance Fitness Creative Foods Creating Spaces Life Skills Needle Arts Fashion Design and Clothing Construction Residential Maintenance
Applied Arts continued Woods Tech I Woods Tech II Digital Photography Computer Integrated Manfacturing Computer Drafting IED-A Adv. Computer Drafting IED-B Career Exploration Intro to Journalism Yearbook 9-12
Fine Arts Course Offerings Concert Band Music Theory Symphonic Band Symphonic Band / Honors Art I Art II Digital Art and Design (Comp. App required) Women s and Men s Choir Bella Voce Symphonic Choir / Honors Forte / Honors Concert Orchestra Symphonic Orchestra / Honors Philharmonic Orchestra / Honors
Fine Arts continued Dance I-III Centerville Dance Company I & II Intro to Theatre Arts Adv. Theatre Arts
Marching Band All students interested in being a member of the CHS Marching Band are required to include in their course selection: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Symphony
Business & Technology Course Offerings Computer Applications Web Design Intro to Programming
Other Options Credit Flexibility Service Learning Web Class Summer School Accelerated Physics School of Possibilities College Credit Plus Informational Meeting on Feb. 15th
Supporting Our Students
CHS Advisory Programs The purpose of the advisory program is to strengthen communication among students, between faculty and students, and to develop communication links between the school and home.
ADVISORY PROGRAM Cont. Grade Level Themes: 9 th Grade Orientation Adjustment to the CHS environment 10 th Grade Exploration Careers and life s opportunities 11 th Grade Action Planning for the post high school experience 12 th Grade Transition The reality of life after CHS
Helps to make the transition to high school easy and exciting Junior/Senior Elk Connectors will work with 9 th graders throughout the school year
PTO sponsored program Students are nominated by staff each week and students are recognized for their accomplishments.
STUDENT LIFE
Co Curricular Extra Curricular Athletic Opportunities Clubs STUDENT LIFE
Spirit Chain 2016 We raised $60,001.20 Student Life- Service Contribution to: Ronald McDonald House
Student Life- Service Canned Food Drive Students, faculty, and the community
2016 Holiday Giving Adopt-A-Family Student Life Project Warmth The Other Place Backpack Project
Summer School 2017 Registration information available online in the download section of the high school website www.centerville.k12.oh.us Pre-registration March 20 th March 26 th Course requests via Home Access Center (HAC) April 24 th April 28 th
Summer School Courses Algebra I Enriched Geometry Enriched Health Physical Education Modern World History Computer Applications Digital Photography
Summer School Information Semester Dates: - Semester 1= May 30 - June 16 - Semester 2= June 19- July 7 (no school Tuesday, July 4) Materials Available: - HS webpage download section - Complete enrollment form - Register via Home Access Center (HAC)
Physical Education Waiver The Physical Education Waiver is available to student athletes, members of after-school marching band & flag corps, co-ed members, and cheerleaders. Daily participation paralleling the official sport season must be completed at a 90% attendance level in the specific activity for credit to be granted. Take additional.5 semester elective Credit Flex Option for PE Credit
Upcoming Events for Incoming Freshman
Orientation Ninth Grade Student Orientation August 10, 2017, 9:30-11:30 Ninth Grade Parent Orientation August 10, 2017, 7:00 PM
Communications Elk News Subscribe on the Centerville City Schools website Go to the High School Webpage Register e-mail for Elk News Twitter @ ELKSPrincipal Elk Tales Welcome Issue Online in August Mailing To all CHS parents Web site www.centerville.k12.oh.us/chs
How You Can Get Involved Please join the High School PTO and get involved! Lynne Wynn PTO President
Welcome to the CHS Family Contact Information: John Carroll Phone/Voice mail: 439-3503 E-mail: john.carroll@centerville.k12.oh.us Questions? Comments!!