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Welcome to Campus High School

Welcome to Campus High School. Sophomore/Junior Parent Meeting August 26, 2013. Campus High School Principal Mr. Regier. Our Vision for Campus (what can we be?). Graduation rate of 90% by 2014. Make AMO (annual measurable objectives) in reading, writing and math

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Welcome to Campus High School

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  1. Welcome to Campus High School Sophomore/Junior Parent Meeting August 26, 2013

  2. Campus High School Principal Mr. Regier

  3. Our Vision for Campus(what can we be?) • Graduation rate of 90% by 2014. • Make AMO (annual measurable objectives) in reading, writing and math • Average score of 23 on ACT. • Provide a safe, nurturing environment for our students.

  4. CHS Graduation Rate

  5. CHS Math Scores

  6. CHS Reading Scores

  7. CHS Violent Acts

  8. CHS Advanced Placement

  9. Sophomore Class • Mr. Ballard – Class Sponsor • mballard@usd261.com • 554-2236 x-1406 • Jonathan Fleming - Class President

  10. Junior Class • Mrs. Swinger – Class Sponsor • hswinger@usd261.com • 554-2236 x-1803 • Chelsea Hampton–Class President

  11. Graduation Requirements 4 English 3 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts 10 Electives 25 Total Credits

  12. Credits required for grade level • 0-4 Freshmen • 5+ Sophomore • 11+ Junior • 18+ Senior • **Students can’t get a college scholarship in the sophomore year but they can lose one- Stay focused! • Quick Stat: 90% of students who make it to their Junior year on track are likely to graduate on time.

  13. Pre-College Curriculum for Qualified Admissions • 4 English (11 & 12 College Bound or Honors) • 3 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) • 3 Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, 1 credit science elective ) • 3 Social Studies • 1 Fine Arts • 1 Physical Education • 10 Electives - 1 Computer Technology (no longer required but Highly Recommended)

  14. Qualified Admissions Options • Above curriculum with GPA of 2.0 or 21 ACT • or Upper 1/3 of graduating class • Complete 24 credits at a community college & be at least 21 years old

  15. Kansas Scholars CurriculumRequired for State Sponsored Scholarship Program • 4 English (11 & 12 College Bound or Above) • 4 Math ( Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry or AP Statistics) • 3 Science ( Biology, Chemistry, Physics ) • 3 Social Studies • 1 Fine Arts • 1 Physical Education • 2 Units of the SAME Foreign Language • 7 Electives - 1 Computer Technology (no longer required but Highly Recommended) Must also demonstrate financial need for State Scholarship

  16. Why Take Honors / AP Courses ? • Honors & AP Courses provide the rigor found in the college environment. • Students are better prepared to be successful when they reach college. • Students that take AP Courses in High School are more likely to graduate from college in 4 years. • Colleges consider the experience of an Honors / AP Course favorable for scholarship consideration. • Students can earn college credit for $87

  17. Help is always available • Students can get extra help in seminar. • Teachers are available before and after school and by appointment.

  18. Campus High Tutoring Program • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • 3:05 to 4:00 in room C16 • Prior arrangements not required • Help available in all core subjects (Math, Science, English & Social Studies) • Generally at least 3 teachers

  19. Credit Recovery • 2013-14 Schedule – Required classes worked back into schedule as much as possible. • Summer School 2014 – Make up core credits failed. • Juniors/Seniors Credit Recovery- At Tutoring- Make up core credits failed, $160 per ½ credit. • PASS Program – Elective credits, $70 per ½ credit.

  20. What is Tier 2 Math/Tier 2 Reading? • Tier 2 Classes are a system wide intervention for students below grade level in reading or have deficiencies in foundational concepts in mathematics. • Students are referred to Tier 2 courses by Scantronand Formative Assessments, historical grades and teacher recommendation.

  21. ATHLETICS and Activities eligibility • Participation and grades/attendance is related • KSHSAA eligibility requirement: Student must pass 5 classes in the previous semester to participate. Eligibility this fall is dependent upon grades last semester. • Mr. Elliot is the administrator in charge of activity eligibility 554-2236 X1006 relliott @usd261.com

  22. CoreCourseGPA.com • Assist your student athlete in tracking progress toward meeting NCAA eligibility. • Activate your free membership • 1: go to www.CoreCourseGPA.com • 2:Click “free new member account” • 3:Enter school ID and School code • 4: Complete registration form • School ID : 173168 • School Code: 783671790

  23. Test Day – September 26th • 9th EXPOLRE Test • 10th PLAN Test • 11th Practice ACT Test • Please encourage your student to be in attendance and do their best. • Students will be released early.

  24. What are these Tests? • Each test is comprised of 4 subject tests-English, Math, Reading and Science. • These tests measures higher order thinking skills acquired from grades K-12. • Each test is a practice for the ACT Test. The EXPLORE & PLAN Tests includes an interest inventory.

  25. How are these Tests used? • Assess academic strengths and areas that need improvement. • Identify career interest at the time of testing. • Determine college readiness benchmarks. • Outline appropriate HS coursework especially AP classes. • Prediction of ACT success.

  26. CHS works to develop academic strengths/interests of students: • Interest Inventories from EXPLORE & PLAN Tests • Rigorous Academics • A variety of elective offerings and career pathways • Counseling Staff and mentoring from Advisory/Seminar Teachers • Parent Input during Enrollment Conferences

  27. What is the PSAT? • The PSAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Competition- the top juniors in the nation. • The PSAT is available to 10th graders for practice, the test is voluntary, cost is $15. • Students in the top 20% of their class are encouraged to take the test. • Test date is October 16th. • Sign up in the CHS Counseling Office by October 10th

  28. How does my student earn a scholarship? • Grade Point Average • ACT Score • Involvement

  29. WHAT CAN YOUR STUDENT ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR? • Academic Success • Community Involvement • Create an activities chart • Research post high school options, decide what is best for them, make a plan and make it happen.

  30. WHAT CAN YOUR STUDENT ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR? • Take an ACT Test • get a score on file, retake it for a higher score. • CHS is a test site for all 6 national test dates • Cost is $36.50 • THE SENIOR YEAR IS TOO LATE FOR SCHOLARSHIP PRIORITY DEADLINES! • Register online at www.actstudent.org

  31. ACT Test Dates 2013-2014

  32. OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR STUDENT • Futures Fair @ WSU Koch Arena • October 7 & 8. Details will follow • K-State Celebrates – Sept 23rd • 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., check-in at 6:45 p.m.Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview 400 West Douglas Avenue • Registration is now open • KU Doc for a Day - November

  33. Opportunity for SophomoresHOBY? • HOBY (Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Program) is a worldwide leadership program just for Sophomores. We will select 1 Campus student as a representative to attend a leadership experience (WSU) in the summer of 2014. The experience is free of charge, the student will be chosen by an essay contest. Applications are available in the counseling center. Essay deadline is September 25. • Check it out at HOBY.ORG

  34. Career Experience 2014 • March 11 and 12 • Career activity just for Sophomores • Students will have the opportunity to visit different occupations and colleges. We had over 45 colleges here last year. • Last year over 100 people from various occupations volunteered for the activity. • Want to volunteer: Call Mr. Hook 554-2240 • thook@usd261.com • All occupations needed.

  35. MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNIORS • Junior Days at many Colleges and Universities in Kansas. • College/Vocational School Visits • 2 days in spring semester • Handbook pg 16 • FHSU Nightingale Experience - April • Wichita Bar Association Summer Internship. • American Legion Boys’ & Girls’ State - June. • Kansas Cadet Academy – June • Kansas Future Teacher Academy - June.

  36. Campus Administration • Myron Regier- Frosh PE-Z • Assistant Principals • Tracy Repp 10,11,12 • Jerry Brown 10,11,12 • Joe Sailors- Frosh GR-PA/IB Program • Glenda Cowell- Frosh A-GRA • Richard Elliot- Athletics • Contact information 554-2236

  37. Campus Guidance Department • Walter Zemanick- Junior counselor, Department Director • Cathy Voss- Senior Counselor • Todd Hook- Sophomore Counselor • Jeff Michael- Freshman Counselor • Sheri Tucker- Registrar • Pam Burkett- Office Manager • 554-2240

  38. HELPFUL WEBSITES • www.usd261.com– Link to PowerSchool, calendar for important dates, updated information at Counselor Corner • www.actstudent.org – register for ACT Test, test prep information, college/career planning information • www.collegeboard.com– PSAT & SAT Test prep, AP Exam • www.anycollege.com- College and University Search and Information Center • www.eligibilitycenter.org– Registration for student Athletes. Register Junior year. • www.fafsa.ed.gov– Federal Student Financial Aid, link to fafsa4caster – early planning for Juniors • www.careerpipeline.org - Career planning information, interest inventories, career search, etc. • www.scholarships.com– scholarship search • www.fastweb.com - scholarship search

  39. ANY QUESTIONS? Walter Zemanick Junior Counselor wzeman@usd261.com 554-2240 ext 1040 Todd Hook Sophomore Counselor thook@usd261.com 554-2240 ext 1037

  40. Miss something? • This power point is available at USD261.com homepage ,click on Campus High School counselors corner.

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