1. WELCOME to CHS Mr. Doughty, School Principal Mr. Keefe, Assistant Principal Mrs. Akers, School Counselor (A-L) Mrs. Kramer, School Counselor (M-Z)

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. What happens when I fail a required class?

6. 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

7. 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

8. Tutorial 8:40 to 8:55 a.m. Time to seek out help from teachers Make-up work if you have been sick

9. 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)

10. 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

11. More Electives… Foreign LanguageMusic French 1Band Spanish 1Concert Choir Social Studies Current World Issues Physical Geography

12. 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

13. 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 6. 7. 8. (early bird)

14. 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.

15. Four Year Plan Junior Year 1 st Semester2 nd Semester 1. English 2. American History 3. Math 4. Physical Education 5. 6. 7. 8. (early bird)

16. Four Year Plan Senior Year 1 st Semester2 nd Semester 1. English 2. Consumer Ed. (1 st or 2 nd Sem.) 3. Physical Education 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. (early bird)

17. Transitioning from 8 th grade to High School  Freshmen Orientation  Get involved with sports, clubs, and other organizations

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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  www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

21. 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

22. 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 639-5020 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 639-6000.

23. 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