Center Grove High School Welcomes You! Parent Scheduling Night October 28, 2014 For Present 9 th and 10 th Graders

Agenda Introductions General Scheduling Information Q/A Session Information in the Hall of Excellence  Departments/Programs  Early College  Guidance Counselors

Administrative Staff Mr. Douglas Bird, Principal Mr. William Betts, Assistant Principal Mrs. Sandy Hillman, Assistant Principal Mrs. Tricia Ferguson, Assistant Principal Mr. Jacob Short, Dean of Students

Counseling Staff A-BeMrs. Pam Price, Director Bh-FMs. Patti Duckworth G-LMrs. Stephanie Paul M-RMrs. Connie Poston S-ZMrs. Jean Welton Early CollegeMrs. Angela Chaplin Guidance Secretary Mrs. Karen Cornett Registrar Mrs. Beth Duffey

Scheduling Timeline Scheduling materials will be distributed to 10 th grade students during STaR, October 30th and October 31 st 9 th grade students will receive their materials during their Keystone Class the week of November 3-6 th. Information regarding the entering of online course requests via Skyward will be explained during class meetings with students. November 7, 2014 Deadline Course selection forms turned into the Guidance Office Online course selections completed on Skyward.

Scheduling Timeline Counselors will schedule appointments with 9 th and 10 th grade students during November and December to review online course selections Master schedule created based upon student demand and staff availability

Honors Courses Preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and college-level work More critical thinking More intensive reading and writing assignments Self-discipline and motivation is necessary Good organizational skills are important Teacher recommendation required

Global Campus Opportunities Supplemental Online Program Emphasizes Real World Relevance Provides Meaningful Relationships Removes Barriers to Learning Kim Hendricks—Coordinator of Connected Learning Eric Nentrup – Virtual Educator

Schedule Change Policy Students will not be able to drop courses unless the request meets the following criteria:  need to meet high school graduation requirements  need to meet college entrance requirements  need to balance over-crowded classes  an error in computer entry  late staff changes Requested changes related to teacher assignments, lunch assignments, class periods. etc. will not be considered. Students selecting year long courses are committed to taking the entire year and will not be allowed to drop at semester.

Scheduling Changes u May 1 st is the final deadline for making changes in your student’s course selections. u After the semester begins, students will remain in the classes they have chosen. u Teacher recommendations are vital to students being placed in courses that they have the best chance to be successful. u Academic Honors Diploma does NOT require honors classes.

Important Scheduling Information Check requirements for desired diploma (Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, Core 40 with Technical Honors) as described in the Academic Guide. College bound students must have at least four, preferably five, college preparatory classes each semester of their high school career.

Important Scheduling Information As students progress through CGHS, choices will have to be prioritized and not all courses may fit into a schedule. Dual Credit opportunities are available and listed in the Academic Guide Applications may be required for some courses. Information will be available on the Guidance Website.

Scheduling Checklist…. Seven semester courses selected for each semester (not including study hall) Six alternate courses selected Course requests entered on Skyward Required teacher recommendations/teacher signatures obtained Parent and student signature

Remember… Course requests must be entered on Skyward and Course selection forms are due in the guidance office Friday, November 7, 2014!