WELCOME CLASS OF 2023! Dr. Strong Mr. Kapolka Assistant Principal

EXCELLENCE AT CHS Chelsea High Schools was recognized by the U.S. News and World Report in 2014 as one of the top performing high schools in the state of Michigan. This ranking placed CHS in the top 3% of all public schools in the state of Michigan as well as the top 4% nationally and earned CHS silver medal recognition for a second time in three years. For 2015, the U.S. News and World Report ranking placed Chelsea High School in the top 2% of all public high school in the state of Michigan as well as the 2% of all public high school nationally. In 2017, CHS was ranked as the #7 public high school in the state of Michigan. Over the past three years, our athletics teams have won a astonishing total of 28 SEC White titles in multiple sports and 22 MHSAA district or regional titles. Our Theater and Robotics programs continue to get larger and larger in scope and size. Our Music programs have performed in Philadelphia, New York, Nashville, China, Scotland. Mike

Three Main Differences Between High School & Middle School… Permanent Record Student Becomes More Responsible for Self Many more choices: Courses & Activities Mike

Enhance Research & Digital Media Skills Real World Problem Solving What instructional tech options will best support the following skills for our students over the next four years: Enhance Research & Digital Media Skills Real World Problem Solving Critical Thinking Creativity Collaboration Communication Mike

Mrs. Maines’ World History Class FaceTiming with Dr Mrs. Maines’ World History Class FaceTiming with Dr. Michael Neiberg (World War I Historian) Mike

Gettysburg 2018 - Civil War

Chelsea House Orchestra

Company C

Flex Lab 126

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Current Assignments: Mr. Kapolka ~ Principal Dr. Strong ~ Assistant Principal (9th – 11th) Mr. Bush ~ Athletic Director & Assistant Principal (12th) Mr. Morris ~ Assistant Athletic Director Mrs. Steele ~ Secretary to Principal Mrs. Bremer ~ Secretary to Assistant Principals Mrs. Lonnemo ~ Attendance and Facilities Secretary Mrs. Eder ~ In School Suspension Coordinator Luman

COUNSELING SERVICES Students are assigned by grade/last name Current Assignments: Mr. Andrews services last names A – H Mrs. Bickel services last names I-O Mr. Murphy services last names P – Z School Psychologist, Mrs. Kent School Social Worker, Ms. Lindemer Counseling Secretary – Shelley Weber Luman

COUNSELING SERVICES (Cont.) Our Guidance & Counseling office is here to serve! ACADEMIC COUNSELING: Assist in appropriate course selections Assist in career exploration, planning & employment Assist in college and/or vocational planning TESTING PLANNING & PREPARATION: SAT, ACT, MME, PSAT, ASVAB, etc. PERSONAL COUNSELING: Assist in conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, motivation, organization and appropriate referral when required. Provide a safe place to come based on confidentiality and trust. Luman

CHS LINK CREW “Making Freshman Success a Reality” Link Crew is a High School Transition Program that… Academic & Social Success Emotional & Physical Safety Connections & A Sense of Belonging Luman Link Crew Can't Wait For YOU! Students Helping Students Succeed…

#WhyYouMatter Project Luman

The CHS Trimester Schedule 72 Minute Class Periods 3 “terms” per year Students take 15 class per year (5 classes each term) ADVANTAGES: Reduced core class load Fewer daily transitions Credit Recovery & acceleration options Mike

Sample Freshman “Trimester” Schedule #1 FALL WINTER SPRING English A PE/Health B Math B PE/Health A Math A English B Civics Biology A Biology B Elective Foreign Language A Foreign Language B Mike Music Music Music

Sample Freshman “Trimester” Schedule #2 FALL WINTER SPRING English A PE/Health B Math B PE/Health A Math A English B Elective Civics Biology A Biology B Mike

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Cont.) CREDIT REQUIREMENT SUMMARY 18.5 Mandated (Departmental) Credits English (4 credits) Math (4 credits) Science (3 credits) Social Studies (3.5 credits) World Language (2 credits) Physical Education (1 credit) Visual, Performing & Applied Arts (1 credit) Available Total Credits 11.5 Available Elective Credits 27 Total Credits Required for CHS Graduation Mike

Scheduling Calendar Provided course books & scheduling information Wednesday, February 20 students will input requests online at Beach Schedules to Students – before the end of the school year Luman

Other items Testing Out Dual Enrollment 21F Courses Clubs and Sports Over 20 clubs Robotics, Theater Guild, Company C, CHO, Jazz Band, Interact, Key Club, Quiz Bowl…. 28 Varsity sports Luman

Commons Clubs Departments Robotics Bio Club Company C Interact Theater English Math Science Social Studies World Language Electives Luman