Center Grove High SchoolCenter Grove High SchoolWelcomes You!Welcomes You!

Parent Scheduling Night

November 5, 2015

For Present 9th and 10th Graders

AgendaAgenda

Introductions

General Scheduling Information

STGEC: Statewide Transfer General Ed Core

Q/A Session

Information in the Hall of Excellence Departments/Programs Early College Guidance Counselors

Administrative StaffAdministrative Staff

Mr. Douglas Bird, Principal

Mrs. Sandy Hillman, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Tricia Ferguson, Assistant Principal

Mr. Jake Short, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Tracy McMahen, Assistant Principal

Mr. Dave Walpole, Dean of Students

Mr. Ryan Williamson, Dean of Students

Counseling StaffCounseling Staff

A-Be Mrs. Pam Price, Director

Bh-F Mrs. Meaghan Krukemeier

G-L Mrs. Stephanie Paul

M-R Mrs. Connie Poston

S-Z Mrs. Lindsay Miller

Early College Mrs. Angela Chaplin

Guidance Secretary Mrs. Karen Cornett

Registrar Mrs. Beth Duffey

Scheduling TimelineScheduling Timeline

• 9th grade students will receive their materials during their Keystone Class the week of November 2-5th.

• Scheduling materials will be distributed to 10th grade students during STaR November 9-13th.

• Information regarding the entering of online course requests via Skyward will be explained during class meetings with students.

November 13, 2015 Deadline for FreshmenNovember 20, 2015 Deadline For Sophomores

Course selection forms turned into the Guidance Office Online course selections completed on Skyward.

Scheduling TimelineScheduling Timeline

Counselors will schedule appointments with 9th and 10th grade students during November and December to review online course selections

Master schedule created based upon student demand and staff availability

Honors CoursesHonors Courses

• Preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and college-level work

• More critical thinking• More intensive reading and writing

assignments• Self-discipline and motivation is necessary• Good organizational skills are important• Teacher recommendation required

Global Campus OpportunitiesGlobal Campus Opportunities

• Supplemental Online Program• Emphasizes Real World Relevance• Provides Meaningful Relationships• Removes Barriers to Learning• Jake Short – Assistant Principal• Joe Lamb – E-Learning Coordinator

Characteristics of Successful Characteristics of Successful GC StudentsGC Students

Self-Motivated C and above in

traditional classroom Familiar with Canvas Organized

Schedule Change PolicySchedule Change Policy• Students will not be able to drop courses 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, class periods. etc. will not be considered.

• Students selecting year long courses are committed to taking the entire year and will not be allowed to drop at semester.

Scheduling ChangesScheduling Changes

May 1st is the final deadline for making changes in your student’s course selections.

After the semester begins, students will remain in the classes they have chosen.

Teacher recommendations are vital to students being placed in courses that they have the best chance to be successful.

Academic Honors Diploma does NOT require honors classes.

Important Scheduling Important Scheduling InformationInformation

• Check requirements for desired diploma (Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, Core 40 with Technical Honors) as described in the Academic Guide.

• College bound students must have at least four, preferably five, college preparatory classes each semester of their high school career.

Important Scheduling Important Scheduling InformationInformation

• As students progress through CGHS, choices will have to be prioritized and not all courses may fit into a schedule.

• Dual Credit opportunities are available and listed in the Academic Guide

• Applications may be required for some courses. Information will be available on the Guidance Website.

Scheduling Checklist….Scheduling Checklist….

Seven semester courses selected for each semester (not including study hall)

Six alternate courses selectedCourse requests entered on SkywardRequired teacher recommendations/teacher

signatures obtainedParent and student signature

STGECSTGEC

New Program that allows a combination of Dual Credit and AP courses to count for the general education core classes in college. More Information will be available at a STGEC meeting immediately following this presentation.

Remember…Remember…

Course requests must be entered on Skyward and Course selection forms

are due in the guidance officeNovember 13, 2015 for Freshmen

November 20, 2015 For Sophomores