1. BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
APRIL 18, 2018

2. WELCOME TO CHS CLASS OF 2022 PRINCIPAL: Mr. Jeff Van Drie
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:
Mr. Rob Blumenthal
Mr. Brent Martinson
Mrs. Judy Malasto
Mr. Josh Huwig

3. COUNSELING OFFICE
POST SECONDARY COUNSELORS: A – B: Mrs. Karen Moffett C – H: Mrs. Gretchen Arthur I – P: Mrs. Danielle Konopasek Q- Z: Mrs. Julie Roytan STUDENT SUPPORT COUNSELORS: A – L: Mr. James Moore M- Z: Ms. Michele Dailey OFFICE MANAGER: Mrs. Jenni Smoker COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER: Mrs. Melissa Alaniz

4. SCHEDULING FOR THE 9TH GRADE YEAR
Students made course requests in February and March using the Student Access Portal in Skyward.
A copy of your students’ requests should have been picked up on your way in.
Tonight you will have an opportunity to chat with teachers, visit tables for each department, and make decisions on elective offerings.
Changes that you want made are to be written on your copy of requests and turned in at the Counseling Table before you leave.

5. SCHEDULING
Your current classroom teachers have made recommendations in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
Students have taken tests for placement in upper level Science. Math placement tests will be held soon.
If you sign up for summer PE, your alternate elective choices will be placed in the schedule.

6. DIPLOMA TYPES
Course selection for the 9th grade year will allow ANY student to be on track for ANY diploma. Grades earned in the 9th grade year will begin the separation process for the various diplomas. Please refer to the CHS Course Description Book for the specifics of all diplomas.

7. CORE 40 DIPLOMA
Completion of this diploma is considered to be an Indiana graduation requirement.
This is a set of courses to help prepare students for success in college or the workforce.
This diploma is a minimum requirement for admission to 4-year colleges.
These courses are strongly recommended for admission to 2-year colleges and apprenticeship programs as well as entry into the workforce.

8. CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS
Additional requirements in Math.
World Language is required.
Fine Arts credits are required.
Dual credit, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate courses are required.
No grade lower than a C- for a semester grade is allowed
Final cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

9. CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS
Required credits in a state-approved College/Career Pathway with additional certification or credential
Dual credit, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate credits are required.
No grade lower than a C- for semester grades allowed.
Final cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

10. REGISTRATION CURRENT DUNELAND STUDENTS (at CMS for Grade 8):
Registration will occur July in the CHS Fieldhouse.
More details to come

11. ENROLLMENT
STUDENTS NEW TO DUNELAND (not enrolled at CMS for Grade 8): You will need to complete an enrollment packet, available in the Counseling Office at CHS. You will make an appointment in the spring to meet with a counselor and set up a schedule.
Out-of-district and tuition transfer students must apply every year through the Central Office.
Registration will be held at CHS on July

12. 21st Century Scholars scholars.in.gov/parents/enroll/
Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars is a needs- and performance-based program that provides students the opportunity to earn up to a four-year scholarship at an Indiana college or university.
Hoosier students who meet income criteria can enroll during their 7th- or 8th-grade year of middle school. Students commit to maintaining academic success, remaining drug and alcohol free, and completing college-preparation activities.
Deadline for enrollment is June 30, 2018.

13. SCHEDULE

14. SRT Student Resource Time
A block every other day to get homework done, meet with teachers, seek remediation, make-up tests
A great opportunity for students to meet with teachers and bridge their learning gaps
Students are assigned a “home” SRT, but they can write passes to visit other teachers

15. CO- & EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS
Approximately 70 Extra and Co-Curricular Programs!
Academic Teams
Art Club
Anime Club
Business Professionals of America
Cosmetology Club
Helping Hands
Winter Guard
Club Earth
Creative Writers
Debate
Dungeons & Dragons
French Club
CHS Pride Club
German Club
Horticulture Club
Interact
Japanese Club
Knitting/Crocheting Club
Trojan Guard Marching Band
Natural Helpers
Rollerblading Club
Photography Club
Spanish Club
Speech
Spike Ball Club
Yearbook

16. COMMUNICATION
Communication is a critical component to having a successful high school experience
We communicate through:
School Messenger – automated calls/ s
Facebook –
Twitter
Teacher/Staff (Skyward)
School and Corporation website

17. SKYWARD Check grades Communicate with teachers
Set up accounts to receive weekly progress and attendance reports through
Complete the Course Request process for the upcoming school year
If you do not have an account, you will receive one during registration
If you are a CMS parent and do not know your account information, contact CMS and they will provide one.

18. MORE Mr. Brent Martinson: BRIDGES PROGRAM
TROJAN CHARGE: Orientation to CHS
August am – 1 pm

19. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE
If you have specific unanswered questions, please write them on a question form along with your name and . We will get back to you.
These slides will be available on the CHS website in the next few days.
Remember to turn in your course request form at the end of the evening at the School Counselor table.
Please move to the Main Gym to sample the many courses offered at CHS

21. Importance of Academic Rigor
A rigorous high school academic curriculum is a very significant factor in determining a student’s success in college
Rigorous academic preparation is wanted by employers, colleges, apprenticeship programs, and the military
Careers for students without rigorous preparation are becoming fewer
Students taking remediation in college are at a greater risk of dropping out
The more education a student receives after high school, the better chance for increasing earnings and job security

22. Rigorous Preparation = Indiana Diploma with Core 40 Designation & Beyond
The completion of the Core 40 diploma is required for all students, which is also the minimum college admission requirement for the state’s public four year universities. While the Core 40 diploma is the minimum requirement, students also have the choice of pursing a more rigorous path, which includes the Academic Honors or Technical Honors diploma.
A General Diploma may be considered, if necessary, during the student’s junior year. A formal opt out process is required for this option.

23. Diploma with General Designation
Only available to students (whose parents feel)
are unable to complete the Core 40
curriculum.
Parents must meet with the school counselor to
review student’s course work.
Opting out of Core 40 allowed only if certain
criteria is met and parent agrees.

24. General Designation Remember:
General Diploma graduates may not be admitted
to Indiana public colleges and universities.
General Diploma students may not be prepared to pass the Graduation Exams, which is one option
to graduate.
General Diploma students are eligible for up to
80% of state financial aid cap for postsecondary
education tuition

25. IT’S A PARTNERSHIP
Student
Counselor
Parent

26. School Culture & Traditions
4 Star School rating
“A” rating from the Indiana Department of Education
Pride in giving students a well-rounded education

27. CAREER/TECHNICAL PROGRAM
Decisions for CTE (vocational) programs are made in the sophomore year
These are competitive programs by GPA
CHS has a wide range of opportunities ( a list is on the CHS website)

28. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
“The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.”