Comstock Park High School “The 21 st Century High School Diploma” February 16, 2012

Welcome Students and Parents of the class of 2016  Welcome – Supt. of Schools, Mr. Ethan Ebenstein  A Time for Change – MCMS Principal, Mr. Gus Harju  The 21 st Century CPHS Diploma – CPHS Principal, Mr. Steve Gough  Developing a 4-Year Plan and Beyond – CPHS Counselors, Mr. Gary Holland and Mrs. Gina McCambridge  Closing Comments – CPHS Principal, Mr. Steve Gough  Schools of Choice Information for non-CPPS residents – Supt. of Schools, Mr. Ethan Ebenstein and Mr. Steve Gough

CPHS Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2016 Please refer to page 16 and 18 of the Course Selection Guide

CPHS Requirements Beyond Course Credits  Participating and Earning a Michigan Merit Exam Score in the 11 th Grade  Earning a National ACT Career Readiness Certificate  ACT Work Keys  Reading for Information  Applied Mathematics  Locating Information

The National ACT Career Readiness Certificate Work Keys Skill Level BronzeSilverGold Reading for Information 345 Applied Mathematics 345 Locating Information 345

Why Take EXPLORE?  EXPLORE shows students their academic strengths and weaknesses in English, math, reading, and science  EXPLORE helps students search for careers and learn which ones might be right for them  EXPLORE helps students choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work

EXPLORE (Grade 8)  Preparing for high school studies PLAN (Grade 10)  Planning and preparing for college and the workplace MME(Grades 11 and 12)  Being ready for life after high school

Earning Credit Before High School  Students may attempt to earn high school credit before entering high school  See page 10 in the Course Selection Guide  Testing out requests are due to the Mill Creek Middle School guidance office by May 15 th  We may offer the option of a credit acceleration opportunity through E - Summer School  The G.P.A. begins when the student begins high school

Class # Class Name 210 English Appropriate math (Alg. I, Geom., Alg. II, etc.) 512 Physical Science 611 US History 481 Phys. Ed. 153 Computer Apps. Class # Class Name 210 English Appropriate math (Alg. I, Geom., Alg. II, etc.) 512 Physical Science 611 US History 481 Phys. Ed. 484Health Comstock Park Course Selection Sheet READABLE Name: READABLE First SemesterSecond Semester 0 hour class___________________ (1) Culinary Arts Alt. Electives: (1) Culinary Arts (2) Art I (2) Art I Student and parent must sign. Special Requests: *Student who wants to postpone w. language requirement

Class # Class Name 210 English Appropriate math (Alg. I, Geom. Alg. II etc.) 512 Physical Science 611 US History 481 Phys. Ed. 373 Spanish I (or II) Class # Class Name 210 English Appropriate math (Alg. I, Geom. Alg. II etc.) 512 Physical Science 611 US History 481 Phys. Ed. 373 Spanish I (or II) Comstock Park Course Selection Sheet READABLE Name: READABLE First SemesterSecond Semester 0 hour class___________________ (1) Health Alt. Electives: (1) Health (2) Computer Apps. (2) Computer Apps. Student and parent must sign. Parent Comments: *Student who wants to continue foreign language or start

Class # Class Name 210 English Appropriate math (Alg. I, Geom., Alg. II etc.) 512 Physical Science 611 US History 380 *French I (or II) 464Band Class # Class Name 210 English Appropriate math (Alg. I, Geom., Alg. II, etc.) 512 Physical Science 611 US History 380 French I (or II) 464Band Comstock Park Course Selection Sheet READABLE Name: READABLE First SemesterSecond Semester 0 hour class Jazz Band (1) Health Alt. Electives: (1) Health (2) Computer Apps. (2) Computer Apps. Student and parent must sign. Parent Comments: *Student who wants Band/Choir and w. language (postpone PE)

Next Steps…  Review the Course Selection Guide  Complete the 4-Year planning sheet and course selection sheet  Your student will meet with HS counselors on Mon., March 19 th – Discuss choices at home  Return signed course selection sheets to Mill Creek office by 3/26.  Do your very best for the remainder of the 8 th grade year  Plan to attend the freshmen student and parent orientation in August.

In Summary…  8 th grade students will update their Educational Development Plans and choose High School classes in February  8 th grade students at Mill Creek will take the EXPLORE in March

Avoiding Pitfalls  Failing 1.5 credits (3 semester classes), failing any English class or failing any math class in high school puts a student behind in being able to graduate with their class  Not doing homework and not taking advantage of retesting opportunities are the biggest reasons students fail courses  Algebra I is the course most often failed at CPHS  Remediation and support is readily available – STUDENTS AND PARENTS MUST ACCESS THIS INTERVENTION EARLY!!!

Course Failure Data

Questions and Answers  Thank you for your attendance at this meeting and for supporting your incoming 9 th grader!  Non-Mill Creek Middle School students and parents are invited to stay for additional enrollment information  More information and all high school contact information can be found at the Comstock Park High School website 