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Preparing for High School: Essential Guidance for Freshmen Class of 2017

Welcome to high school! As you embark on this journey, it's crucial to maintain a balanced approach to your studies and extracurricular activities. Successful students embrace opportunities such as Pre-AP courses, dual enrollment, career tech programs, and internships. Understand graduation requirements, including earning 21 credits, and consider options like fine art and physical education waivers. Attend the 8th Grade Parent Night to learn more and engage with teachers. Proper planning today sets the stage for a successful future!

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Preparing for High School: Essential Guidance for Freshmen Class of 2017

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  1. Registration 2013-2014 Class of 2017

  2. Meet your High School Counselors…

  3. Keep a good balance in High School….

  4. This is not a good balance either!

  5. Keeping a good balance = Successful Student!

  6. High School can bring you many opportunities: • Pre-AP Courses • Dual Enrollment/AP Classes • (earn college credit) • Career Tech Programs • Service-Learning Projects • Work Internship Opportunities

  7. Getting Involved…. • Extracurriculars • Clubs • Band/Choir • Plays/Musicals • Sports • Speech

  8. 4 years will fly by…so what do I need to graduate?

  9. Graduation Requirements 21 Credits

  10. Financial Literacy=.5 (Sem) • Economics • Wealth Management

  11. Financial Literacy=.5 (Sem) • Economics • Wealth Management Freshmen can take this….

  12. A Fine Art Waiver may be earned with the completion of one credit of a Career-Tech course. What is a Fine Art Waiver?

  13. FA Waiver: Freshmen Courses • Project Lead The Way • Biomedical Engineering • High School of Business • (2 semesters)

  14. Fine Art requirement can be met with the following classes.... • Musical Theater • Music…Yours & Mine • Choir • Band • Digital Music • Foundation of Art (req. before taking the following courses): • Adv. Art Foundations • Painting • Upcycling/Jewelry • Sculpting/Ceramics • Digital Photography

  15. A Physical Education Waiver may be earned after the completion of two seasons of high school sports or band. What is a PE Waiver?

  16. Athletic Eligibility In order to be eligible for interscholastic athletics, it is necessary for the student to have received passing grades in a minimum of FIVE COURSES (not including PE).

  17. Are you thinking about an Honors Diploma? You are permitted one exemption

  18. Or a CTE Honors Diploma? You are permitted one exemption

  19. Registering for classes for your Freshman year

  20. 8th Grade Explore Results = Pre-AP Placement

  21. No Pre-AP option for Physical Science

  22. Math Placement

  23. Teacher Recom.

  24. Explore Results

  25. A note about Pre-AP Classes….

  26. Get teacher recommendation to take Compass Test

  27. Compass Test At CSHS Wednesday, February 20th

  28. Sample Course Requests

  29. Are you an athlete?

  30. 1. • Come to 8th Grade Parent Night this Monday!

  31. Are you an athlete? 2. • Need at least 5 credits. There are 7 periods.

  32. 3. • Schedule core classes first.

  33. 4. • Choose electives that you want!

  34. 5. • Chooe electives that you want! • Get recommendations/applications.

  35. 6. • Need parent signature. Return card to the office by 2/15/13. • Chooe electives that you want!

  36. Are you an athlete?

  37. Miscellaneous…. • Pre-AP Block – Explore Results • (can take Compass Test at CS) • Math Placement • PLTW/Biomed • Art Classes • Classes requiring applications

  38. We’re looking forward to you joining us at the High School!

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