1. WELCOME TO CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL!

2. AGENDA  Freshman Center  Diploma Types  Using the Program of Studies  Course Selections for the Freshman year  Scheduling Process

3. FUN TRIVIA FROM 1990 Students, many parents here will know the answers to these trivia questions, but how will you do?

4. FUN TRIVIA FROM 1990 1.Which of the following #1 hits, WASN’T from 1990? A. Nothing Compares 2 U B. Step by Step C. Livin’ on a Prayer 1987

5. FRESHMAN CENTER House 3- Leslie Brown House 2- Rachel Cole House 1- Dave Schleper NURSECAFETERIA FLOOR DESIGN

6. Blue Day B 1B 2B 3B 4 Gold Day G 1G 2 SRT G 3G 4 Block Schedule EACH CLASS IS 90 MINUTES LONG WITH 10 MINUTE PASSING PERIODS

7. Block Schedule Example GOLD DAY BLUE DAY GOLD DAY BLUE DAY

8. FUN TRIVIA FROM 1990 1.WHAT WAS THE HIGHEST GROSSING MOVIE FROM 1990? A. GHOST B. HOME ALONE C. PRETTY WOMAN $285,761,243 $217,631,306 $184,208,848

9. What are the different types of diplomas from the state of Indiana?

10. State Recognized Diplomas 1. Core 40 2. Academic Honors 3. Technical Honors ALL ARE COLLEGE BOUND DIPLOMAS!

11. How do I earn a credit? 1 Credit 0 Credit

12. Core 40 Diploma ENGLISH8 CREDITS MATH6 CREDITS SCIENCE6 CREDITS SOCIAL STUDIES 6 CREDITS PE2 CREDITS HEALTH1 CREDIT ELECTIVES11 CREDITS TOTAL  40 CREDITS

13. FUN TRIVIA FROM 1990 1.WHAT WAS THE TOP SELLING ALBUM IN 1990? A. Janet Jackson’s Rythym Nation B. MC Hammer’s Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em C. Paula Abdul’s Forever Your Girl #1

14. How can I access the Program of Studies?

17. Information contained in the Program of Studies: Diploma information Course descriptions (arranged by departments alphabetically)

18. Name of Course: Prerequisite: Open to: Credits/Credit Weight : Course Description

19. FUN TRIVIA FROM 1990 1.This child toy was very popular in 1990 and turned into a 6 Billion dollar industry. A. Cabbage Patch Dolls B. Beanie Babies C. Rubix Cube $6,000,000,000

20. How do I select courses for my freshman year?

21. COURSE SELECTION SHEET

22. Course Selections for the Freshman Year All Freshmen will take the following:  ENGLISH  BIOLOGY  SOCIAL STUDIES  MATH - Students Math placement will be determined in late Spring.

23. Course Selections for the Freshman Year (Con’t)  Some Freshmen will add :  English and /or math lab  Resource

24. Course Selections for the Freshman Year (Con’t) All freshmen take PE I and II Options: Freshmen Year, summer school, PE II Waiver PE II Waiver- IHSAA sanctioned sports, marching band, color guard, Accents, Ambassadors, Dance Team

25. Course Selections for the Freshman Year (Con’t) All students need 1 Health Credit (Health or IPR)

26. CHS SUMMER SCHOOL Dates and Times: June 1-July1 Monday-Thursday 8:00-12:00 PE I is the only option Registration- through May 1st INDIANA ONLINE ACADEMY (IOA) Dates and Times: June 6-July 23 PE I and/or Health Registration- April 13 through June 2

28. ELECTIVES CHINESEFRENCHGERMAN HEBREW JAPANESE LATIN SPANISH

29. ELECTIVES INTRO TO 2D ART DRAWING CERAMICS JEWELRY ADVANCED 2D ART

30. ELECTIVES INTRO TO BUSINESS 1 INTRO TO BUSINESS 2 INFO., COMM., & TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT

31. ELECTIVES STUDENT PUBLICATIONS: NEWSPAPER STUDENT PUBLICATIONS: RADIO STUDENT PUBLICATIONS: TELEVISION STUDENT PUBLICATIONS: YEARBOOK

32. ELECTIVES MASS MEDIA: VISUAL JOURNALISM 1 MASS MEDIA: VISUAL JOURNALISM 2 MASS MEDIA: TRENDS IN MEDIA AND MEDIA LITERATURE

33. ELECTIVES INTRO TO FASHION AND TEXTILES NUTRITION AND WELLNESS ADVANCED NUTRITION: REGIONAL AMERICAN AND FOREIGN FOODS ADVANCED NUTRITION: BAKING

34. ELECTIVES ADULT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS

35. ELECTIVES INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW) INTRO TO MANUFACTURING INTRO TO CONSTRUCTION INTRO TO DESIGN PROCESSES (DRAFTING) INTRO TO TRANSPORTATION

36. ELECTIVES AMERICAN LITERATURE ENGLISH 12-2 DEBATE 1 ENGLISH LITERATURE CLASSICAL LITERATURE BIBLICAL LITERATURE LITERARY MOVEMENTS CREATIVE WRITING ENGLISH 12-2 ADVANCED SPEECH 3 ENGLISH 12-2 ADVANCED SPEECH 4

37. ELECTIVES PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (PLTW)

38. ELECTIVES TECH THEATRE THEATRE ARTS

39. ELECTIVES DANCE PERFORMANCE (COLOR GUARD) BAND ORCHESTRA

40. ELECTIVES CHOIR BEGINNING PIANO

41. PE Electives To take these classes, students must have already completed PE I and be waiving PE II. -Advanced Physical Conditioning (APC) -Physical Conditioning (PC) -Lifeguarding Certification (must turn 15 by the end of the class) -Cardiovascular Development -Modern Fitness -Lifetime Fitness -Aquatic Fitness and Sports

42. AVID A 4 year college prepatory program designed to help students with the following: Analytical writing College entrance exams Study skills Test taking Note taking

43. FUN TRIVIA FROM 1990 1.WHO WAS THE HIGHEST PAID ATHLETE IN 1990? A. Michael JordanB. Mike Tyson C. Lebron James 8.1 million 28.6 million allowance

45. Scheduling worksheet

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47. How do I use the CHS On-line Course Request System?

48. In the search box, enter OCR

49. OCR

50. Student’s user name Student’s student number

53. Click on the Pencil

55. CLICK

61. Click on “View Course Requests”

62. Jane Doe

63. The online scheduling window opens the day that the HS counselors meet with the students through the following Monday at 10 PM. Monday after 10 PM the on-line scheduling will be locked so only H.S. counselors can make changes.

64. How do I change my schedule after meeting with the Counselor? A parent should e-mail the freshman counselor for any elective changes or questions about the course requests. Schedule change requests need to be made by March 1 st. Requests for changes made between March 1 st and May 1 st will be honored only if seats are still available in a class.

65. What help is available if I get confused or have additional questions? PARENT COFFEES (8:30 A.M.) Creekside- Friday, Jan 16 th Carmel- Friday, Jan 23 rd Clay- Friday, Jan 30 th CHS COFFEE (7:00 P.M.) on February 19 th

66. Greyhound Kick-off This is a wonderful opportunity for the students to become familiar with the Freshmen Center and CHS prior to that first day of school. These forms will be mailed to you in June. Return only the bottom part with your check. Keep the top part for your records to help you remember if you registered. Friday, August 7 9:30-2:30 The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11th

67. FUN TRIVIA 1.Now that you’ve heard us speak about freshmen year planning, what picture best represents you? A. B. C.D.