WELCOME to CHS Mr. Doughty, School Principal Mr. Keefe, Assistant Principal Mrs. Akers, School Counselor (A-L) Mrs. Kramer, School Counselor (M-Z)
Graduation Requirements 48 credits are needed for graduation (12 cr./yr.) 1 credit is awarded for each semester course passed Recommended: 6 credit classes & a study hall each semester Students may elect to take 7 classes and no study hall
CHS Graduation Requirements English – 8 credits (4 yrs.) Math- 6 credits (3 yrs.) Social Studies- 4 credits (2 yrs.) Science- 4 credits (2 yrs.) Health, P.E., Driver’s Ed.- 8 credits (4 yrs.) Electives- 18 credits _____________________________________________ Total = 48 credits
Requirements Diploma4-Yr. College 4 years 3 years 2 years 0 years ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE FOREIGN LANG. 4 years 3 years 2-4 years
What happens when I fail a required class?
CHS Schedule Early Bird7:50-8:35 Tutorial8:40-8:55 Period 19:00-9:50 Period 29:50-10:35 Period 310:40-11:25 Period 4A Class11:30-12:15 Period 4A Lunch11:30-12:00 Period 4B Class12:05-12:50 Period 4B Lunch12:20-12:50 Period 512:55-1:40 Period 61:45-2:30 Period 72:35-3:20
Early Bird Classes o Only 2 classes are offered to Freshmen: 1. Algebra I 2. Biology I o Start at 7:50 a.m. o Bus riders cannot sign up for early bird classes o Dismissed after 6 th period
Tutorial 8:40 to 8:55 a.m. Time to seek out help from teachers Make-up work if you have been sick
Freshmen Registration Form Required Freshmen courses: English or Honors English, Biology I, Alg. I/Geometry/or Honors Geometry, PE Academic Numeracy and Academic Literacy Electives: Choose 2 year-long courses or 4 semester-long courses Study Hall (the norm is 6 classes and 1 study hall)
Freshmen Electives AgricultureArt Introduction to AgricultureArt 1 BusinessFamily & Consumer Science Business ConceptsFood & Nutrition I & II Computer Concepts ITextiles and Designs Computer Concepts IIChild Development I & II Entrepreneurship
More Electives… Foreign LanguageMusic French 1Band Spanish 1Concert Choir Social Studies Current World Issues Physical Geography
Weighted Grades All regular courses have the grade weight of 1.0 The following courses have a grade weight of 1.1: Honors English I, II, III,, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra 2, Trigonometry, DC Algebra with Trigonometry, Chemistry I, Physics, Spanish IV, French IV The following courses have a grade weight of 1.25: AP European History, AP U.S. History, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, DC Calculus, DC Statistics, AP Studio Art, DC Composition 1, DC Literature
Four Year Plan Sophomore Year 1 st Semester2 nd Semester 1. English 2. Modern European History/Civics 3. Math 4. Science (Physical) 5. Driver’s Ed./Health (early bird)
Driver’s Education Must be 15 years of age Completed one semester of high school Must earn all C’s or better on mid-term grades of the first semester Will be invited to enroll in Driver’s Education by letter from the guidance office. Students do not sign up for it.
Four Year Plan Junior Year 1 st Semester2 nd Semester 1. English 2. American History 3. Math 4. Physical Education (early bird)
Four Year Plan Senior Year 1 st Semester2 nd Semester 1. English 2. Consumer Ed. (1 st or 2 nd Sem.) 3. Physical Education (early bird)
Transitioning from 8 th grade to High School Freshmen Orientation Get involved with sports, clubs, and other organizations
Extra Curricular Activities Sports Basketball Volleyball Football Track Softball Baseball Golf Swimming Tennis Trojets Cheerleading Soccer Wrestling Clubs & Organizations Chess Club Family & Consumer Science Club French Club French National Honor Society Spanish Club Spanish National Honor Society National Honor Society Music National Honor Society FFA Scholastic Bowl Speech & Drama Team Student CouncilArt Club CHS PressCHS News
Athletic Eligibility at CHS Must pass 5 classes the semester prior to season to be eligible During the season one must be passing 5 classes on a weekly basis Eligibility is checked every Wednesday
Future College Athletes NCAA Eligibility Requirements Core Classes: English, Math, Science, Social Studies & Foreign Languages Must get good grades in core classes all 4 years
20 minute Individual Appointments Appointments are strongly encouraged, but not required this year Appointment times are Feb. 1 st – 5th, from 8 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. Parents who schedule an appointment on Feb. 1 st do not have an advantage over the appointments on Feb. 5th Appointments will be held at the middle school
Online Appt. Scheduling The window to schedule an appointment on Skyward opens at 8:00 a.m. on January 14th All parents are encouraged to make their appointments through Skyward. If you do not have internet access or need assistance, call to schedule your appointment. As of Feb. 1st, the online scheduling closes. Parents must call the middle school to schedule an appointment after Feb. 1. Call
Things to remember….. Take the packet home, talk about your classes with your parent Encourage your parent to schedule an appointment If no appointment, you must return your green registration form to the office by Feb. 1st