9 th Grade Parent Meeting Presented by: WCHS Guidance Department

Grade Counselor Assignments Mrs. Fritz  last names A-D; ext 3135 Mrs. Ehringer  last names E-N; ext 3265 Mr. McMillan  last names O-Z; ext 3136

Topics to be Addressed Getting Ready for College Diploma Requirements Scheduling for 10 th grade PLAN testing Central 9 Opportunities Parent-Teacher Communication

What should we be doing now for college? Review your schedule: take a balanced and challenging set of courses Focus on study habits and obtaining good grades; they are a part of your permanent record Plan on attending the Greater Indianapolis Southside College Fair at U Indy on March 11 th from 6:30- 8:00 pm Take the PLAN as a 9 th grader and the PSAT as a 10 th grader

National Center for College Costs Indiana College Cost Estimator Comprehensive website of college search and selection FREE Students received the information during their English classes on November 12 th. Submit ASAP to receive profile results by December 5 th. Results will be reviewed at C9 beginning at 6:30 pm.

Graduation Requirements WCHS requires one credit each in Digital Citizenship and Preparing for College and Careers Must earn 46 credits for a Core 40 and 46 for both AHD and THD Quantitative Reasoning Courses

AHD Definitions 4 th year math options are pre-calculus, AP Stats, Finite Math + Probability and Statistics No D’s for semester grades GPA is based off of 8 semesters AP = Advanced Placement Dual Credit

THD Definitions 6 credits in College and Career Pathway (usually C9, Telecommunications, or WBA) Work Keys and Accuplacer are tests that can be given at school

10 th Grade Focus Grade 10 Graduation Requirements English Math Science PE2 Social Studies (if not taken in grade 9) Failed 9 th grade Semester 1 courses Algebra, English, Biology, Social Studies, Prep College/Career, Digital Citizenship, PE1, Health Elective Courses Exploratory College/Post High School Preparation Career Directed

Course Selection Timeline PINKyellow Complete their PINK scheduling worksheet using the yellow scheduling script and online curriculum guide. BLUE Students should turn in BLUE Central 9 and the special elective course applications (newspaper, yearbook, PEER) to the WCHS-9 office PINK Week of December 9 th students will choose courses in Powerschool during Biology Class. Bring the PINK worksheet with parent signature to class that day. Students & parents have until January 6 th to make changes online Counselors will review class choices throughout semester 2

Parent Sign Note: Central 9 classes are taken during periods 1-3 List alternate elective choices Failed S1 classes will need to be added into 10 th grade schedule Diploma Goal

Scheduling Script Grad Check Sheet

Resources Use the YELLOW scheduling script The Curriculum Guide is located on the high school website under Guidance  Academic Information  Curriculum Guide Utilize EdModo or to communicate scheduling questions Extra scheduling worksheets and C9 applications are available in the main office at WCHS-9

Communication is Essential Parents are key in monitoring grades PowerSchool Contact the teacher when concerns arise via or phone Review the information with your student “Like” us on Facebook: Whiteland HS Guidance Twitter: WhitelandHSGuid Edmodo Group Code: p32mhe

Central 9 Open House: December 5 th 6:30-8:00pm Blue Applications are available now. (Blue) Program enrollments are limited Return applications to WCHS-9 Office Visit the C-9 website:

PLAN: March 12th 1. Students will receive feedback on critical academic skills and career interests 2. Pre-ACT (English, Math, Reading. Science) 3. Resources available to help prepare students for college 4. Begin receiving literature and flyers from colleges and universities 5.

Wrap-Up Schedule request changes must be completed online by January 6th. PINK Parent signature required on PINK scheduling worksheet – due December 20 to the WCHS 9 main office Central Nine Applications ◦Return to the WCHS 9 office Have scheduling questions between now and the end of the semester? Contact Mrs. Austin After January 6 th, scheduling questions should be directed to your student’s 10 th grade counselor

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