May 27, 2015

Mr. Jeff Van Drie Principal

“A” Rating from the Indiana Department of Education

Pride in giving students a well-rounded education

• Mr. Robert Blumenthal •Assistant Principal (A-G)

• Mrs. Judy Malasto • Assistant Principal (H-O)

• Mr. Joshua Huwig •Assistant Principal (P-Z)

Block 8 Schedule:

Lunch:

Time Maroon Day Gold Day

7:40-9:11 1 5

9:18-10:54 2 6

11:01-1:07 3 7

1:14-2:45 4 8

A B C D

Lunch Time

11:01-11:31

11:36-12:06

12:06-12:36

12:37- 1:07

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

Discipline policy is outlined in the student handbook which the students will receive the first day of school

Philosophy: Ensure safety and eliminate distractions to the learning process

Goal: Teach students in order to avoid poor choices and behavior

Unwanted

Repeated

Imbalance of Power

Visitors must enter through the Access Kiosk at Entrance 1

Raptor system

Duneland Head of Safety and Security on campus

Working relationship with local police

Hall monitors staffed every period

Textbook Rental is the course fees

Some courses have additional out of pocket expenses which are outlined in the course description

Additional items needed for class are carried in the bookstore

You can use your PE uniform from CMS, or purchase a new one through Blythe’s if needed

The corporation does not accept debit/credit cards

One handbook is provided per student, additional handbooks are available at the bookstore for $5 each

Textbooks rotate on a six year rotation cycle

School Buses statistically are the safest vehicle on the American Highway

Students are expected to be seated and ride home safely without causing any distractions

Distractions or disruptions on the bus by students can cause real safety concerns

Families needing bus service should call Transportation to determine stops and times: 983-3615

To Participate in Athletics at CHS: ◦ Have a current physical form on file in the Athletic Office

(physicals accepted after April 1 for fall sports) ◦ Have regular daily attendance at school ◦ Must pass five (5) full credit classes ◦ Have a positive attitude and good behavior

Note: All CHS students who participate in extracurricular activities are subject to the provisions of the Positive Life Program

Why participate in a CHS athletic program? ◦ To develop skills, interests, and talents beyond the

classroom ◦ To experience being part of a team and perform at public

events demonstrating one's skills and talents ◦ To apply what has been learned in the classroom ◦ To grow through competition

•Academic Decathlon •Academic Superbowl •Quiz Bowl •Spell Bowl •Anime Club •Art Club •Board Game Club •Book Discussion Club •Bowling •Business Professionals of America •Cheerleaders •Chesterton Multi-Cultural Club •Color Guard •Concert Choir •Club EARTH •Concert Band •Camerata •Creative Writers •Debate

•Drifters •French Club •Gay/Straight Alliance •Hacky Sack Club •Interact Club •Japanese Club •Japanese Olympiad •Jazz Band •Magic Club •Marine Biology •National Honor Society •Natural Helpers •Orchestra •Peer Tutors •Pep Band •Sandpipers •Science Olympiad •Spanish Club •Speech

•Student Athletic Trainers •Student Government •Quill and Scroll •Sandscript Newspaper •Singing Sands Yearbook •High Mileage Club •Symphonic Band •Theatre Club •Theatre Productions (Fall, Winter, Musical) •Pit Orchestra •Tech Theatre Crew •Trail Bound •Trojan Guard •Video News Crew •WDSO •Wind Ensemble •Winter Percussion

Communication is a critical component to having a successful high school experience

We communicate through: ◦ School & Corporation Website

◦ Skyward

◦ Teacher/Staff Email

◦ School Messenger

◦ Twitter/Facebook

◦ Remind101

Check grades

Communicate with teachers

Very Important: Set up your account and keep it current to receive weekly progress and attendance reports via email

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

Multiple computer labs

Mac Book, IPad, laptop carts available for teacher/student use

Advocate and promote teachers exploring various technology and using it in the classroom to best insure engagement and learning

Specific registration information will be forth-coming

Out-of-district and tuition transfer students must apply every year through the central office

After registration, CHS will be open for student visits and students can follow their schedule

***Incoming Freshman need to verify residency

GUIDANCE: Career/College Planning Class Scheduling COUNSELING Emotional Concerns Peer Conflict Resolution CHS Counselors are available throughout the school day

A – Da Mr. Moore De – Je Mrs. Thoms Ji – Mo Ms. Dailey Mp – Sh Mrs. Konopasek Si – Z Mrs. Roytan Dept. Chair Mrs. Moffett Career Center Mrs. Arthur Office Manager Mrs. Brown Registrar Mrs. McNabb

All freshman start on an Indiana Academic Honors Diploma

Sophomore year students have more freedom to choose electives

Choices are based on student progress and success

Specific diploma types are listed on the CHS website

Vocational decisions are made sophomore year

Competitive (G.P.A.)

CHS has a wide range of vocational opportunities (a list is on the CHS website)

"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."

As you leave:

Feel free to stay and ask questions

If you have specific unanswered questions, please write them on a question form along with your name and email. We will get back to you.

These slides will be available on the CHS website.