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Center Grove High School WELCOMES YOU!

Center Grove High School WELCOMES YOU!. January 26, 2011 Incoming Freshmen Parent Scheduling Night. AGENDA. Introduction of Staff Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting Scheduling Timeline/Process Counseling Services Honors Classes (AP Courses) AOF/POE (Career Academies) Question and Answer.

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Center Grove High School WELCOMES YOU!

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  1. Center Grove High SchoolWELCOMES YOU! January 26, 2011 Incoming Freshmen Parent Scheduling Night

  2. AGENDA • Introduction of Staff • Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting • Scheduling Timeline/Process • Counseling Services • Honors Classes (AP Courses) • AOF/POE (Career Academies) • Question and Answer

  3. Administrative Staff • Mr. Matt Shockley, Principal • Mr. Kevin Gallman, Assistant Principal • Mrs. Sandy Hillman, Assistant Principal • Mrs. Amy Howie, Assistant Principal • Mr. Ruben De Luna, Dean of Students www.centergrove.k12.in.us/cghs

  4. Counseling Staff • A-BoMrs. Pam Price, Director • Br-Fi Mrs. Kathy Buckingham • Fl-KeMr. Steve Gantz • Ki-NiMrs. Jill Arbuckle • No-SoMr. Kevin McDonough • Sp-Z Mrs. Jean Welton • Guidance Secretary Mrs. Patty McOuat • Registrar Mrs. Beth Duffey

  5. Tonight’s Purpose • Explain the high school scheduling process, timelines and expectations • Educate you on the high school terminology and programs • Answer questions/concerns

  6. Scheduling Timeline • Parent information meeting • Letters recommending honors courses will be mailed to parents • Middle school counselors will be distributing scheduling materials to students in the next few days • Students begin completing course selection forms and making online course requests

  7. Scheduling Timeline • February 4 Deadline • Course selection form returned to middle school counselors • Online course selections completed

  8. Tutorial

  9. Schedule Change Policy • Students will not be able to drop any course 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, and class periods. etc. will not be considered. • Students who in enroll in year long courses are committing to the course for both semesters.

  10. Counseling Services • Academic Counseling • www.centergrove.k12.in.us/guidance • Individual Counseling • Academic/Vocational Testing • PSAT, SAT, ACT, EXPLORE, PLAN, ECA • Post-Secondary Planning • College/Vocational School/Military/Workforce • Financial Aid/Scholarships/College Applications • NCAA Clearinghouse

  11. Academic Guide Highlights • Grading Procedures (pages 14-15) • Diploma Information (pages 16-19) • Core 40, Core 40 w\Academic Honors, and Core 40 w\ Technical Honors • Career Majors (pages 22-38) • CGHS Course Descriptions (pages 39-95)

  12. Honors 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

  13. Other Programs • Early College • The Academy of Finance • Project Lead the Way Engineering • Project Lead the Way Bio-Med

  14. Question and Answer • Department Representatives • Project Lead the Way • Academy of Finance • Counselors • Administrators

  15. Scheduling Checklist • Seven semester courses selected for each semester (not including study hall) • Six alternate courses selected • Online course requests completed • Parent and student signature

  16. Remember… Course selection forms and online requests are due to your middle school guidance office Friday, February 4!

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