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Welcome Parents!

Class of 2021

How to prepare for CHS!• Finish strong!!

– 4th quarter determines fall eligibility.– Good habits now mean a successful start

next year.

Tour of CHS• Volunteers from the class of 2017 and

2018 will lead small groups of students.– Tour the building and discuss student life– Back by 8:00.

• Parents / Guardians- Stay for presentation

High School Already??

Goals • Overview of CHS programs• Overview of student supports• Overview of student life and opportunities• Summer School• Opportunity for question and answer session• Next steps: Enrollment and course registration

CHS Statistics• Staff Certificated= 184 Classified= 78• Students = 2,805

Freshman= 710 Sophomores= 657Juniors= 693 Seniors= 724Other = 21

• Building Info 490,000 sq. ft. on 60 acres of property

Mission: Graduate responsible and motivated citizens prepared for post-high school education and careers. Our emphasis on academic excellence and a caring environment foster graduates who possess:

Competencies in basic skillsEffective communication skillsAnalytical thinking skillsProblem solving skillsPositive attitudes toward self and others

These attributes will enable students to become life-long learners capable of meeting the challenges of a changing world.

Course of Studies• Available online 2/10/17• Contains course descriptions• Contains career pathway descriptions

2017-20189TH GRADE SCHEDULING

PACKET

Graduation Requirements - Class of 2021• Minimum of 21 Academic credits

- 4 English 9, 10, 11, and I additional credit- 4 credits of Mathematics- 3 Science- 3 Social Studies (Financial Literacy requirement imbedded)- 1/2 credit of Health- 1/2 credit of Physical Education (1/4 each sem)- 1 Fine Arts Credit

State Assessments – Earn a minimum of 18 out of possible 35points.

Graduation Requirements• State Assessments – Earn a minimum of 18 out

of possible 35 points

OR• College readiness score on the ACT

OR• Earn an industry recognized credential

All students take end of course exams:• Algebra I• Geometry • Biology• American History • American Government• English 9 and English 10

Honors Diploma* Regular Curriculum- must meet at least 7 of the 8 criteria

- 4 credits of English- 4 credits of Mathematics, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

- 4 credits of Science including Physics and Chemistry- 4 credits of Social Studies- 3 credits of one World Language or 2 credits each of 2 World Languages

- 1 credit of Fine ArtsFinancial Literacy

- 3.5 GPA or better at the end of 7 semesters- Composite score of 27 on the ACT or combined score of 1210 on the SAT (Critical Reading & Math)

9th Grade Sample Schedules

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2Core

Subjects Course Name Course # Credit Core Subjects Course Name Course # Credit

English English

Math Math

Science Science

SocialStudies Elective

Health orElective PE or Elective

WorldLanguage orFine Art

WorldLanguage orFine Art

Lunch 4th or 5th Lunch 4th or 5th

MY 9th GRADE SCHEDULE Worksheet

What is Career Pathway?Career Pathways are guided by the following delivery criteria:

- All pathways must meet current State of Ohio & CHS graduation requirements.

- Academic & elective courses contain focus on Career Ed. content.- Prepares students for post high school coursework.- Courses include scope & sequence outlining major units of

instruction & competencies.

CHS Course Offerings

English Course Offerings

• English 9 Essentials• English 9 Standard• English 9 Honors• Persuasive Arts (semester)• Debate (semester)

Science Course Offerings

• Science Essentials• Physical Science• Biology I ( for students

enrolled in Geometry Enriched)

Math Course Offerings

• Algebra I Concepts and Applications• Algebra I• Algebra I Enriched• Geometry Enriched• Algebra II Enriched• Honors Algebra II

Social Studies Course Offerings• 9th Modern World History Essentials (sem)

• 9th Modern World History (sem)

• 9th Modern World History Honors (sem)

• Global History/ Issues A Standard (sem)

• Global History/ Issues B Standard (sem)

World Language Course Offerings

• French I and French II• German I and German II• Spanish I• Spanish II Part I• Spanish II

Applied Arts Course Offerings• Health• PE I, PE II, & Dance Fitness • Creative Foods• Creating Spaces• Life Skills• Needle Arts• Fashion Design and Clothing

Construction• Residential Maintenance

Applied Arts continued• Woods Tech I• Woods Tech II• Digital Photography• Computer Integrated Manfacturing• Computer Drafting IED-A

Adv. Computer Drafting IED-B• Career Exploration• Intro to Journalism• Yearbook 9-12

Fine Arts Course Offerings

• Art I• Art II• Digital Art and Design

(Comp. App required)

• Concert Band• Music Theory• Symphonic Band• Symphonic Band /

Honors

• Women’s and Men’s Choir• Bella Voce• Symphonic Choir / Honors• Forte / Honors• Concert Orchestra• Symphonic Orchestra / Honors• Philharmonic Orchestra / Honors

Fine Arts continued

• Dance I-III• Centerville Dance

Company I & II• Intro to Theatre Arts• Adv. Theatre Arts

Marching Band

• All students interested in being a member of the CHS Marching Band are required to include in their course selection:

Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Symphony

Business & Technology Course Offerings• Computer Applications• Web Design• Intro to Programming

Other Options

• Credit Flexibility• Service Learning • Web Class• Summer School• Accelerated Physics• School of Possibilities• College Credit Plus – Informational Meeting

on Feb. 15th

Supporting Our Students

CHS Advisory Programs

The purpose of the advisory program is to strengthen communication among students, between faculty and students, and to develop communication links between the school and home.

ADVISORY PROGRAM Cont.• Grade Level Themes:• 9th Grade – “Orientation” – Adjustment to the CHS environment• 10th Grade – “Exploration” – Careers and life’s opportunities• 11th Grade – “Action” – Planning for the post high school

experience• 12th Grade – “Transition” – The reality of life after CHS

• Helps to make the transition to high school easy and exciting

• Junior/Senior Elk Connectors will work with 9th graders throughout the school year

PTO sponsored program

• Students are nominated by staff each week and students are recognized for their accomplishments.

STUDENT LIFE

STUDENT LIFE• Co – Curricular• Extra – Curricular• Athletic Opportunities• Clubs

Student Life- ServiceSpirit Chain 2016

We raised $60,001.20

Contribution to:Ronald McDonald House

Student Life- Service• Canned Food DriveStudents, faculty, and the community

Student Life2016 Holiday Giving• Adopt-A-Family

• Project Warmth

• The Other Place Backpack Project

Summer School 2017• Registration information available online in the

download section of the high school website www.centerville.k12.oh.us

• Pre-registration March 20th – March 26th

• Course requests via Home Access Center (HAC) April 24th – April 28th

Algebra I Enriched Geometry Enriched Health Physical EducationModern World HistoryComputer ApplicationsDigital Photography

Summer School Courses

Summer School Information• Semester Dates:

- Semester 1= May 30 - June 16- Semester 2= June 19- July 7(no school Tuesday, July 4)

• Materials Available:- HS webpage download section- Complete enrollment form- Register via Home Access Center (HAC)

• The Physical Education Waiver is available to student athletes, members of after-school marching band & flag corps, co-ed members, and cheerleaders.

• Daily participation paralleling the official sport season must be completed at a 90% attendance level in the specific activity for credit to be granted.

• Take additional .5 semester elective

• Credit Flex Option for PE Credit

Physical Education Waiver

Upcoming Events forIncoming Freshman

Orientation• Ninth Grade Student Orientation

August 10, 2017, 9:30-11:30

• Ninth Grade Parent OrientationAugust 10, 2017, 7:00 PM

CommunicationsElk News

Subscribe on the Centerville City Schools website– Go to the High School Webpage– Register e-mail for Elk News– Twitter @ ELKSPrincipal

Elk TalesWelcome Issue…Online in AugustMailing – To all CHS parents

Web sitewww.centerville.k12.oh.us/chs

• Please join the High School PTO and get involved!

• Lynne Wynn– PTO President

How You Can Get Involved

Welcome to the CHS Family• Contact Information:

John CarrollPhone/Voice mail: 439-3503E-mail: john.carroll@centerville.k12.oh.us

Questions? Comments!!