Columbia City High School Transition from 8 th to 9 th Grade

Process Information Communication Dates Course Selection

Columbia City High School 3 Trimesters 5 Classes a Day + FMP 70 minute classes FMP 25 minutes 15 classes per year Credits & Grades C2G

Course Selection Process Selection of 15 CCHS Courses CORE Course Placement Diploma Choice “Class of 2014 Diploma Sheet” (Online) Graduation Requirements A.B.E.A.M.S (Online) Programs of Study (Online) Course Description Guide (Online) Electives

CORE Placement CORE courses were selected using 7 th and 8 th Grade ISTEP and MAP scores CORE Courses English Math Science Foreign Language Complete and return “Change of CORE Placement form” Deadline Friday, February 5 th. (Return to CCHS Main Office, Kathy Studebaker) Please provide a justification for the change ISMS teachers and/or counselor will be consulted to provide feedback on request to change placement.

Diploma Types CORE 40 CORE 40 w/Academic Honors CORE 40 w/Technical Honors Class of 2014 students will choose from these…

CORE 40 Total of 43 Credits Foreign Language Encouraged Fine Arts Encouraged Graduation Requirements** Directed Electives End with a G.P.A. of a 2.0 “C” average **Take 9th Grade Year: Physical Education I, Health or (3) Family Consumer Science Courses, Computer Application I, Geography History of the Worlds A & B or World History Modern & World History Early or 10 th grade AP World History **Take 11th Grade Year: Personal Finance Course

CORE 40 w/ Academic Honors Total of 48 Credits (6-8) Credits Foreign Language Requirement (2) Credits Fine Arts Requirement Earn a C- or better in all courses End with a G.P.A. of a 3.0 “B” average Graduation Requirements** Complete One of the Following to Earn: Two Advanced Placement Courses + Exams Two Dual Credit Courses (Attend a college or university and earn college credit) Combination of (1) AP Course + Exam & (1) Dual Credit Course Score 1200 SAT Verbal and Math Combined Score 26 or higher ACT **Take 9th Grade Year: Physical Education I, Health or (3) Family Consumer Science Courses, Computer Application I, Geography History of the Worlds A & B or World History Modern & World History Early or 10 th grade AP World History **Take 11th Grade Year: Personal Finance Course

CORE 40 w/ Technical Honors Total of 48 Credits (6-8) Credits Foreign Language Requirement (2) Credits Fine Arts Requirement Earn a C- or better in all courses End with a G.P.A. of a 3.0 “B” average Graduation Requirements** Complete One of the Following to Earn: Complete a Career-technical program (Attend Anthis Career Center or take 8 or more credits from a Program of Study “POS”) Take a Work Assessment (Work Keys + meet score requirements on the assessment) (PLUS) Complete One of the Following to Earn: Complete an ICE (work) or an Out of school Internship (12 week job shadow) Earn a State approved industry recognized certification **Take 9th Grade Year: Physical Education I, Health or (3) Family Consumer Science Courses, Computer Application I, Geography History of the Worlds A & B or World History Modern & World History Early or 10 th grade AP World History **Take 11th Grade Year: Personal Finance Course

A.B.E.A.M.S. ART, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATIONS CLUSTERChad Moore Journalism & Broadcasting/Video POS Performing Arts POS Visual Arts POS BUSINESS, FINANCE, MARKETING, AND CUSTOMER SERVICES CLUSTERWayne Kreiger Business, Management, & Administration POS Finance POS Marketing, Sales & Service POS ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY CLUSTERJeff Clark Architecture & Construction POS Information Technology POS Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math POS AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURING, AND TRANSPORTATION CLUSTERSarah Furthmiller Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources POS Manufacturing POS Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics POS MEDICAL AND HEALTH RELATED SERVICES CLUSTERKathy Harrod Biotechnology Research & Development POS Therapeutic & Diagnostics Services POS SOCIAL, PERSONAL, AND PUBLIC SERVICES CLUSTERAlissa Roberts Education & Training POS Hospitality & Tourism POS Human Services POS Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security POS

9 th Graders will take: English- (2-3 trimesters) Honors English 9A & 9B English 9A & 9B English Lab + English 9A & 9B Math- (2-3 trimesters) Determined by level of ISMS Algebra II A & B Algebra II Extended Algebra IA & IB Pre-Algebra A & B Science - (2 trimesters) Honors Biology 9A & 9B Biology 9A & 9B Earth Space Science A & B P.E. I (1 trimester) (1)Health or (3)Family Consumer Science Courses Computer Application I (1 trimester) History (2 trimesters) World History Early & World History Modern Geography History of the Worlds A & B AP World History (10th grade year) Electives Art Family Consumer Science Courses Agriculture Foreign Language (Determined by MAP, ISTEP scores, and English Placement) Freshmen Mentoring Program (FMP)

1. Students will become accustomed to Columbia City High School. 2. Monitor and improve academic progress. (C2G) 3. Students will establish high school and career goals based on A.B.E.A.M.S. 4. Students will learn of opportunities to become involved.

Electives Maybe specific to diploma choice Example: Directed Electives Should align to ABEAMS & Program of Study Can be one or two trimesters Follow prerequisites and grade level offering-see course description guide (Online)

1. Hands-On Career Preparation 2. Project Based Learning 3. Honors/Core 40 Science Credit 4. Investigate an Interest 5. Leadership Development 6. Inspiring Elective

HORTICULTURE LANDSCAPING NATURAL RESOURCES ALS: PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE

Intro to Animal Science Animal Science I: Small Animals Animal Science II: Large Animals Animal Science III: Veterinary Science

AG MECHANICS Ag Mechanics I: Intro Ag Mechanics II: Small Engines Ag Mechanics III: Welding Ag Mechanics IV: Adv Welding

FACS Under the Indiana State Board of Education Rule #511 IAC (4) – (6), the Health & Safety credit may be waived for a student if the student‘s program includes (3) credits from the following Family & Consumer Sciences courses: (A) Child Development & Parenting (B) Human Development & Family Wellness (C) Interpersonal Relationships (D) Nutrition & Wellness (E) Adult Roles & Responsibilities (F) Orientation to Life & Careers

FACS The following courses are available to freshmen: Consumer Economics Fashion and Textiles (Beginning and Quilting) Interpersonal Relationships Nutrition and Wellness (Beginning)

FACS Family, Career and Community Leaders of America The student vocational organization designed to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. The focus on multiple roles of family members, wage earner and community leader help students develop many skills for life. State Site: National Site:

PLTW ~ Engineering Project Lead the Way is a series of courses that are offered nationwide to promote careers in engineering and connect math and science courses to technology in a more high-tech project-oriented environment. This series of classes is designed around the use of a computer in engineering products, solving problems and developing skills in engineering communication.

PLTW ~ Engineering If you are working toward a Core 40 Diploma, or an Academic Honors Diploma or a Technical Honors Diploma, these courses will count as directed electives. If your son or daughter is interested in Introduction to Engineering Design, the first course, he or she should schedule the class during the upcoming counselor scheduling sessions. It is a (Two) Trimester Course. It is recommended that students begin the program during their freshmen year so that they will have an opportunity to take as many Project Lead the Way courses as they wish throughout their high school career.

What can you do…… Make an informed decision about selecting courses for your student’s 9th grade year Please consider the following: Student’s Ability Level:  CORE Placement of classes (English, Math, Science, Foreign Language)  Determined by MAP & ISTEP scores Diploma Choice  Core 40 Diploma  Core 40 w/ Academic Honors  Core 40 w/ Technical Honors A.B.E.A.M.S. (Career your student shows interest in) Program of Study (POS) Student’s Interests/Hobbies

CORE 40 End of Course Assessments “New” Graduation Qualifying Exam Test taken when course is completed Courses Algebra I (ECA) English 10 (ECA) Biology (No Child Left Behind) If you would like additional information on the End-of-Course assessment system, and to see sample items, please visit the following web link: This is a link to the Indiana Academic Standards the End-of-Course Assessments are based:

PSAT Columbia City High School Testing Information Webpage Interpreting scores and PowerPoint Presentation My College Quick Start Comparison Sheet (ACT vs. SAT) SAT/ACT TAB: How to Sign-up College Board: SAT: ACT:

21 st Century Scholars last 8 th Grade year is the last year to register 21 st Century Scholars Ensure that all Indiana families could afford a college education for their children Guarantee eligible students up to four years of undergraduate college tuition at any participating public college or university in Indiana Contact Suzi Swinehart for application and information (ISMS Counselor) Mr. Murphy has application this evening available to interested families. Mr. Martin Murphy & Miss. Sarah Schmitz (Fort Wayne Contact) Student Coordinator Twenty-first Century Scholars Indiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd Walb Union Room G

Drivers Training If you have a child who will be 15 soon, we offer driver education at the high school after school. There is a session that runs March 1-18 and another that runs June 1- 10* (flexible depending on the last day of school.) The student needs to be 15 before the start of each session. The cost is $ Information can be found at or by contacting Ms. Patrick at ext. 3403http://wccs/k12/in/us/cchs/ There will also be sessions in the fall ’10 and winter ’10 as well.

Informational Websites: CCHS Guidance Homepage: The CCHS Course Description Guide (Detailed guide that displays CCHS course offerings, perquisite information, and department flow charts for sequencing of courses) CCHS 8th Grade Website Page: CCHS Guidance Academics Page: Career Development Center Page: Information on ABEAMS, Programs of Study (POS), Career Related Links

Course Selection Course Selection- CCHS Counselors Section A-February 2 nd at ISMS (Computers) Section B-February 3 rd at ISMS (Computers) Section C-February 4 th at ISMS (Computers) If student is absent on scheduling day during course selection, please contact CCHS Counselor to select courses. Or use an alternative day to complete.

Course Fees Textbook Rental, Consumable Fee, Student Fee and Technology Fees are found in the course description guide online l

Course Fees Grade LevelAverage CostReasoning Elementary$ Flat Fee Middle8 th grade $ th grade $ th grade $ Flat Fee High School Varies Varies ($100-$450) Depends on course selection Honors and “specialty” classes increase the fees Consumable Fee, Student Fee, Textbook Fee, and Technology Fees are found in the course description guide online. Fees are based school year and may change per Board Approval

Communication Questions/concerns and/or changes directed to CCHS Counselor Contact Information: Mr. Phil Fry, A-E ext Ms. Sarah Maynard, F-Lhext Mrs. Kim Waugh, Director, LI-Rext Mr. Derek Yoder, S-Zext by Questions/concerns and/or changes completed by Friday, February 12, 2009.

Important Dates Mark your calendars…… Course Selection- w/ CCHS Counselors Section A-February 2 nd at ISMS Section B-February 3 rd at ISMS Section C-February 4 th at ISMS Change CORE Placement form due Friday, February 5 th ALL Schedule changes due Friday, February 12 th FMP Call-Out Night Thursday, August 12, 4:00pm

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