1. FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT
February 8, 2018

2. Administrative Team PRINCIPAL: Mr. Jeff Van Drie ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:
A – B & DALC Mrs. Judy Malasto
C - H Mr. Rob Blumenthal
I - P Mr. Brent Martinson
Q - Z Mr. Josh Huwig

3. COUNSELING ASSIGNMENTS
Post High School Counselors: A-B & DALC Mrs. Moffett C-H Mrs. Arthur I-P Mrs. Konopasek Q-Z Mrs. Roytan

4. Post High School Counselors
Assist all students with course planning and registration decisions
Meet individually with juniors and their parents to discuss post high school options
Assist students with investigating post high school options on Naviance
Deliver classroom lessons in the area of college/career readiness

5. COUNSELING ASSIGNMENTS
Student Support Counselors: A-K Mr. Moore L-Z Ms. Dailey Counseling Office Manager: Mrs. Jenni Smoker College & Career Center Director: Mrs. Missy Alaniz

6. Student Support Counselors
Assist all students with their social and emotional counseling needs
Run counseling groups for a variety of topics as needed by our students
Deliver classroom lessons in the area of social/emotional counseling
Collaborates with community mental health partners for appropriate referral resources

7. Resources at CHS Tutor Lab Tutoring Tuesdays
Open every day, 7:00-3:30, B153
Staffed with peer tutors every block for all subjects, including World Language
Tutoring Tuesdays
Tuesdays after school in the Media Center, 2:45-3:45
Staffed with teachers and peer tutors
Grief Group run by CHS counselor, Mr. Moore
Study Skills Group run by CHS counselor, Ms. Dailey

9. TYPICAL FOUR YEAR PLAN GRADE 9 GRADE 11 GRADE 10 GRADE 12 English Math
Science
World Geography/History
US History PE
World Language or Elective
Elective
SRT
GRADE 10
GRADE 12
Math or Quantitative Reasoning Course
Science or Elective
Health
Technology
US Government
Economics
Elective or Fine Arts*

10. Freshman Year English Math Science World History/Geography PE
World Language/Elective
Elective
SRT

11. World Language/Elective
Sophomore Year
English
Math
Science
Health
Technology
World Language/Elective
Elective
Fine Arts/Elective
SRT

12. World Language/Elective
Junior Year
English
Math
Science
US History
World Language/Elective
Elective/Fine Arts
SRT

13. Senior Year English Math or Quantitative Reasoning Science or Elective
US Government
Economics
World Language/Elective
Elective
SRT

14. DIPLOMA TYPES CORE 40: Indiana’s minimum requirements
CORE 40 with ACADEMIC HONORS
CORE 40 with TECHNICAL HONORS
GENERAL DIPLOMA: requires a meeting with counselor and signing a Core 40 opt out form.

15. Core 40 Requirements English/ Language Arts: 8 credits
Mathematics: 6 credits (in grades 9-12)
2 credits: Algebra I
2 credits: Geometry
2 credits: Algebra II (Students must take a math course or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school)
Science: 6 credits
2 credits: Biology I
2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry-Physics
2 credits: any Core 40 science course
Social Studies: 6 credits
2 credits: U.S. History
1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics
2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World Directed Electives: 5 credits World Languages Fine Arts Career and Technical Education Physical Education: 2 credits
Health and Wellness: 1 credit
Electives: 6 credits (College and Career Pathway courses recommended)

16. Core 40 with Academic Honors
Complete all requirements for Core 40.
Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits.
Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages).
Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits.
Earn a grade of a “C-” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.
Have a grade point average of a “B” (3.0) or better.

17. Additional AHD Requirements
Complete one of the following:
A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams
B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from the approved dual credit list.
C. Earn two of the following:
1. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the approved dual credit list,
2. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams,
3. 2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams.

18. Additional AHD Requirements
D. Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT and a minimum of 560 on math and 590 on the evidence based reading and writing section.**
E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section
F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams.

19. Technical Honors Diploma Requirements
Complete Requirements for Academic Honors Diploma
Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:
Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential
Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits

20. Additional THD Requirements
A. Any one of the options (A - F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors
B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys: Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information - Level 5.
C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra 66 , Writing 70, Reading 80.
D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra 66 , Writing 70, Reading 80.

21. SCHEDULING
January 29-February 8: Counselors presented in SRTs. Students received course selection sheet and scheduling information.
Students and parents make course requests through Skyward: MUST BE DONE WITH STUDENT LOGIN INFORMATION
March 2: Course requests closed. If changes need to be made, students must come see their counselor.

22. SCHEDULING
Do not request Math, Science, or English. These courses will come from current teacher recommendations.
The only Social Studies option is European History AP – recommended only. Do not select yourself – counselor will add.
Health is required and has already been requested for all students.

23. SCHEDULING
Students request 7 credits – Foreign Language, Music, Electives – IF they are NOT taking European History AP
Students request 5 credits – Foreign Language, Music, Electives – IF they ARE taking European History AP.
Select and prioritize 3 alternative courses.

26. TESTING ECA: End of Course Assessments Spring 10th grade: Algebra 1
Spring 10th grade: English
PSAT: October - take as a 10th and 11th grader
SAT/ACT: Start in Junior year – usually 2nd semester
SAT Subject Tests: Not required but often started in sophomore year if necessary
Accuplacer: a College and Career Readiness Test required by the state of Indiana. It may be replaced with a different test in the future.

27. Summer School Summer School will be FREE for all students!
Students can take classes for remediation purposes with the possibility for taking classes for advancement. (Advancement classes have not been set at this time.)

28. Career & Technical Education
Students entering their Junior year of high school will have the opportunity to take a vocational course. These courses are worth 8 credits in a school year, offer a hands on experience, dual credit, and include courses such as:
Health Science Auto Mechanics
CAD Precision Machining
Video Production EMT
Criminal Justice Culinary
Dental Early Childhood
Fire and Rescue Diesel
Industrial Mechanics Computer Tech
Welding

29. Naviance Family Connection
connection.naviance.com/chestertonshs
first name.last name
Password: lunch code
Research different careers in a variety of ways
Take career interest inventories
Research post secondary options
Start list of colleges you are interested in
Do scholarship search
Resume Builder
Keep list of activities involved in
Planner

35. HANDOUTS Indiana Diploma Requirements Typical 4 year Plan
Internet Sites focused on College Exploration
Standardized Testing/Resources for Help
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