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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: [email protected]
Questions? Comments!!