1. BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
FEBRUARY 28, 2017

2. WELCOME TO CHS CLASS OF 2021 PRINCIPAL: Mr. Jeff Van Drie
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:
Mr. Rob Blumenthal
Mr. Brent Martinson
Mrs. Judy Malasto
Mr. Josh Huwig

3. GUIDANCE OFFICE A – Da Mr. Moore De – Je Mrs. Thoms Ji – Mo Ms. Dailey
Mp – Sh Mrs. Konopasek
Si – Z Mrs. Roytan
Dept. Chair/8th grade Mrs. Moffett
transition
Counseling Intern Mrs. Arthur
Career Center Mrs. Arthur
Office Manager Mrs. Brown
Registrar Mrs. Sorrells

4. SCHEDULING FOR THE 9TH GRADE YEAR
March – Scheduling of courses through the Social Studies classes
Students will be instructed in the use of the Skyward Student Access Portal for Course Selection
Students make requests for courses in Skyward Student Access.
Students will take materials home and work with their parents on course selection online.

5. SCHEDULING
Your current classroom teachers will be making recommendations in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
You will be taking tests for placement in upper level Math and Science.
You will not be allowed to “self select” for these 4 academic areas or for PE. Students may change their elective choices up until May 1. Access to the Student Portal will be closed on April 1 so any changes after April 1 will need to be made by ing Mrs. Moffett
If you sign up and pay for summer PE, you may request that alternate electives be placed in the schedule.

6. SCHEDULING
Remember these are requests and don’t represent your actual schedule. Students are asked to put Alternate Requests in Skyward in case of conflict, full classes, or summer PE.
If all goes as planned, we hope to have schedules by the end of the school year.
***The letter students bring home after scheduling needs to be returned to CMS Guidance by April 3 with a parent signature.

7. DIPLOMA TYPES
Course selection for the 9th grade year will allow ANY student to be on track for ANY diploma. Grades earned in the 9th grade year will begin the separation process for the various diplomas. All CHS diplomas require 47 credits. Please refer to the CHS Course Description Book for the specifics of all diplomas.

8. CORE 40 DIPLOMA
Completion of this diploma is considered to be an Indiana graduation requirement.
This is a set of courses to help prepare students for success in college or the workforce.
This diploma is a minimum requirement for admission to 4-year colleges.
These courses are strongly recommended for admission to 2-year colleges and entry into the workforce.

9. CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS
Additional requirements in Math.
World Language is required.
Fine Arts credits are required.
Dual credit, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate courses are required.
No grade lower than a C- for a semester grade is allowed
Final cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

10. CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS
Required credits in a state-approved College/Career Pathway with additional certification or credential
Dual credit, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate credits are required.
No grade lower than a C- for semester grades allowed.
Final cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

11. REGISTRATION CURRENT DUNELAND STUDENTS (at CMS for Grade 8):
Students will be able to make changes to their elective choices in Skyward until April 1. After that contact Mrs. Moffett. No changes will be made after May 1.
At the 9th grade level, parents must present the most current residency information at their new school. This will be done during registration August 7 and 8.

12. ENROLLMENT
STUDENTS NEW TO DUNELAND (not enrolled at CMS for Grade 8): You will need to complete an enrollment packet, available in the Counseling Office at CHS. You will make an appointment in the spring to meet with a counselor and set up a schedule.
Out-of-district and tuition transfer students must apply every year through the Central Office.
Registration will be held at CHS on August 7 and 8

13. 21st Century Scholars scholars.in.gov/parents/enroll/
Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars is a needs- and performance-based program that provides students the opportunity to earn up to a four-year scholarship at an Indiana college or university.
Hoosier students who meet income criteria can enroll during their 7th- or 8th-grade year of middle school. Students commit to maintaining academic success, remaining drug and alcohol free, and completing college-preparation activities.
Deadline for enrollment is June 30, 2017.

14. MORE Mr. Brent Martinson: BRIDGES PROGRAM
TROJAN CHARGE: Orientation to CHS
August am – 1 pm

15. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE
If you have specific unanswered questions, please write them on a question form along with your name and . We will get back to you.
These slides will be available on the CHS website in the next few days.
Please move to the Cafeteria to sample the many courses offered at CHS

17. SCHEDULE

18. IT’S A PARTNERSHIP
Student
Counselor
Parent

19. School Culture & Traditions
4 Star School rating
“A” rating from the Indiana Department of Education
Pride in giving students a well-rounded education

20. SRT Student Resource Time
A block every other day to get homework done, meet with teachers, seek remediation, make-up tests
A great opportunity for students to meet with teachers and bridge their learning gaps
Students are assigned a “home” SRT, but they can write passes to visit other teachers

21. SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES
Career/College Planning
Class Scheduling
Emotional Concerns
Peer Conflict Resolution
CHS Counselors are available throughout the school day

22. CAREER/TECHNICAL PROGRAM
Decisions for CTE (vocational) programs are made in the sophomore year
These are competitive programs by GPA
CHS has a wide range of opportunities ( a list is on the CHS website)

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31. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
“The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.”

32. Security Must enter through the Access Kiosk at Entrance 1
Raptor system – must present driver’s license
SRO on campus
Working relationship with local police
Hall monitors staffed every period

33. FEES
Textbook Rental
Some courses have additional out of pocket expenses which are outlined in the Course Description Book
Additional items needed for class are carried in the bookstore
New procedure for PE uniforms, they will be purchased at Blythe’s or the bookstore. You may use your uniform from CMS.
The corporation does accept debit/credit cards for a small additional fee
One handbook is provided per student, additional handbooks are available at the bookstore for $5
Textbooks rotate on a six year rotation cycle

34. CO- & EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS
Academic Decathlon
Creative Writers
Student Athletic Trainers
Academic Superbowl
Debate
Quiz Bowl
French Club
Student Government
Spell Bowl
Japanese Club
Quill and Scroll
Anime Club
Spanish Club
School Newspaper
Art Club
German Club
Yearbook
Bible Club
Gay Straight Alliance
High Mileage Club
Book Discussion Club
Japanese Olympiad
Theatre Club
Bowling
Interact Club
Theatre Productions
Business Professionals of America
Marine Biology
Tech Theatre Crew
National Honor Society
Trail Bound
Cheerleaders
Orchestra Groups (2)
Video News Crew
Color Guard
Peer Tutors
WDSO
Vocal Music Groups (5)
Science Olympiad
Club EARTH
Speech
Instrumental Groups(6)

35. COMMUNICATION
Communication is a critical component to having a successful high school experience
We communicate through:
School Messenger
Twitter
Connections Newsletter
Teacher/Staff
School and Corporation website

36. SKYWARD Check grades Communicate with teachers
Set up accounts to receive weekly progress and attendance reports through
Complete the Course Request process for the upcoming school year
If you do not have an account, you will receive one during registration
If you are a CMS parent and do not know your account information, contact CMS and they will provide one.

37. TECHNOLOGY Multiple computer labs
MacBook, Ipad, laptop carts available for teacher/student use
iPad lab in the Career Center for searching colleges and career information
Advocate and promote teachers exploring various technology and using it in the classroom to best insure engagement and learning