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Scheduling for Sophomore Year REVIEW OF PROGRAM OF STUDIES & DIPLOMAS COURSE SELECTIONS & TEACHER REC SHEET SCHEDULING PROCESS INTRODUCTION OF FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Using the Program of Studies The Program of Studies is found online at the CHS website. http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home

Using the Program of Studies -Course descriptions -Diploma information

Core 40 CORE 40 DIPLOMA English 4 years 8 credits Math 3 years Science 3 years Social Studies 3 years PE 1 and PE 2 2 credits Health or IPR 1 semester 1 credit Electives 11 credits = 40 CREDITS

Academic Honors Diploma 1 more year of math 2 credits Core 40 Diploma English 4 years 8 credits Math 3 years 6 credits Science 3 years Social Studies 3 years PE 1 and PE 2 2 credits Health or IPR 1 semester 1 credit Directed Electives 5 credits Electives 40 credits 3 years of 1 world language or 2 years each of 2 different world languages 2 semesters of fine arts 2 credits Grades of C- or higher in courses that count toward diploma GPA of 3.0 or higher One of the following: 4 semesters of either Dual Credit/ AP courses Score 1250 on SAT Score 26 on ACT IB diploma

TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA Core 40 Diploma + * 8 or more credits in a Career/Technical Program (Business, F &CS, Engineering) * Must have a 3.0 gpa or higher and grade C – or above in courses that will count toward the diploma. * Other additional requirements on page 3 of your Program of Studies.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) 2 year program (junior and senior years) that consists of a comprehensive and rigorous internationally focused liberal arts curriculum. Students must be enrolling in Spanish III, German III, French III, or Latin II for their sophomore year.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AP Capstone 2 year program (junior and senior years) that fulfills the English requirements while having them participate in a seminar class during their junior year and a research class during their senior year, scoring a 3 or higher on both AP exams. Prerequisites: Must take 4 additional AP courses over 4 years, scoring a 3 or higher on the AP exams. Honors English 10 or AP Lit is highly recommended during sophomore year to prepare for AP Capstone.

COURSE SELECTIONS

BRING WORKSHEET FILLED OUT!! Your student’s teachers have recommended courses for next year’s schedule. BRING WORKSHEET FILLED OUT!!

SCHEDULING PROCESS

Online scheduling The counselors will present scheduling information to the students during their English classes. Students will select their courses online with their parents. Counselors will meet individually with their students to review their course selections.

OCR

Student’s user name Georgewashington student number

Student name

Student name Click on pencil

Click Then click “Okay”

The course that you selected now shows Student Name The course that you selected now shows

Some core classes & electives have more than one page.

After all your selections have been made click on the “SUBMIT” button. Student Name After all your selections have been made click on the “SUBMIT” button.

Student Name You will now see a list of the selected classes. Total hours requested should equal 14 unless you are in a holding class.

Online Scheduling Window The window to work on the schedule will be through Sunday, November 6th at midnight. Parents and students can view their online course requests at anytime; however, beginning November 7th only counselors can make changes.

Schedule change request 2. Parents can e-mail your counselor What if I decide on a different course AFTER I have scheduled with my counselor? 1. Fill out a Schedule change request or 2. Parents can e-mail your counselor

Credit Check for MS Credits You will receive a copy of your transcript showing credits earned. If the student is retaking the course, the middle school credits should not be listed on the transcript. A letter will be given to those students with credits explaining whether to accept the credit. A decision doesn’t have to be made right now.

4-Year Plan

FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Family Connection

SCHEDULING INFORMATION

TO REVIEW: Review the class selections with your child. Complete the online course requests by this Sunday, November 5th. Counselors will see their students individually starting November 6th. Complete tasks on Family Connections.