1. Center Grove High School WELCOMES YOU!
January 25, 2017
Incoming Early College Freshmen
Parent Scheduling Night

2. AGENDA Introductions Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting
Scheduling Timeline/Process
EC Classes/Honors Classes
Counseling Services
Question and Answer

3. Administrative Staff Dr. Douglas Bird, Principal
Mrs. Sandy Hillman, Assistant Principal & Director of Early College
Mrs. Angela Chaplin, EC Counselor
Mr. Eric Howe, Lead Teacher
Mrs. Nanette Henry, EC Office Assistant
Dr. Drew Findlay, VU Dean of Students
Mrs. Kim Weeks, VU Coordinator
Mrs. Lorie Teike, VU Secretary

4. Tonight’s Purpose
Explain the high school scheduling process, timelines, and expectations
Educate you on the high school and EC terminology
Answer questions

5. Scheduling Timeline
Middle school counselors will be meeting their 8th grade students on January 26th and 27th to discuss the scheduling process
Friday, February 3rd – All pink scheduling forms are due to your middle school counselor
All appeals to Dr. Bird by end of day Friday, February 3rd (google doc – under scheduling tab on guidance webpage)

6. Honors Courses Preparation for college-level work
More critical thinking
More intensive reading and writing assignments
Self-discipline and motivation is necessary
Good organizational skills are important

7. Honors/EC Courses
Honors courses CAN be taken by EC freshmen in Math and Science
Global Studies (English/World Geography)
Criteria Used: SRI, CSI, ISTEP+ Results, Classroom grades
Number of Honors Classes

8. Scheduling Checklist
Seven semester courses selected for each semester (not including study hall)
Six alternate courses selected
Online course requests completed
Parent and student signature

11. Once on Skyward you need to click on the “Schedule” tab on the left side of the page.

12. #2: Once you find the course you want to take click “Add Course”
#2: Once you find the course you want to take click “Add Course”. You will add each course you plan on taking.
# 1: You will search for the class you want to take here.

13. Click on “Request Alternates” to add your alternates

14. Scheduling Deadlines
Course selection forms returned to middle school counselors on Friday, February 3rd
Counselor meetings with incoming freshmen
MS Central—February 21, 2017
MS North—February 23, 2017
Student Course Requests will not be changed after May 1, 2017

15. EC Acceptance
Post Cards to accept your spot into the EC Class of 2021 were due January 13th to Mrs. Henry, the EC Administrative Assistant in the Main Office.

16. Schedule Change Policy
Students will not be able to drop any course unless the request meets the following criteria:
need to meet high school graduation requirements
need to meet college entrance requirements
need to balance over-crowded classes
an error in computer entry
late staff changes
Requested changes related to teacher assignments, lunch assignments, and class periods. etc. will not be considered.
Students who in enroll in year long courses are committing to the course for both semesters.

17. Counseling Services Academic Counseling Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling
Counselors and Social Worker
Academic/Vocational Testing
PSAT, SAT, ACT, Family Connections, ECA
Post-Secondary Planning
College/Vocational School/Military/Workforce
Financial Aid/Scholarships/College Applications
NCAA Clearinghouse

18. Remember…
Course selection forms and online requests are due to your middle school guidance office Friday, February 3rd!