High School 101

Class of 2018

PRINCIPAL

Claire Hafets

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www.centennialeagles.org

COUNSELOR STUDENT SERVICES

Mrs. Ellen Mauser

What are the graduation requirements for the class of

2018?

Question 1

High School Assessments

Service Learning

Credit Requirements

Career Preparation

English 4 credits Health 1/2 credit

Social Studies 3 credits Fine Arts 1 credit

Mathematics* 3 credits Technology Ed. 1 credit

Science 3 credits Program Choice 2 - 4 credits

Lifetime Fitness 1/2 credit Electives 1 - 3 credits

Credit Requirements

2 credits

Career & Technology Completer

4 credits2 credits

World Language or or

Program Choices

Advanced Technology

What are the Career Academy options?

Question 2

Mr. Andrew CockleyPrincipal

ARL

• Accounting• Allied Health• Architectural• Automotive Technology• Biotechnology• Business Management• Career Research and Development• Certified Nursing Assistant• Child Development• Computer Programming• Construction Management• Culinary Science• Cybersecurity Networking• Emergency Medical Technician• Finance

Career Academies•Government, Law and Public Administration• Health Professions• Homeland Security and Emergency

Management• Hotel and Restaurant Management• Marketing• Pre-Engineering – Project Lead the

Way*• Systems and Project Engineering• Teacher Academy• Visual Communications

*PLTW Academy – only academy available for 9th graders

ARL

Information Nights

January 9th at the ARL

January 23rd at the

Miller Branch Library

ASSISTANTPRINCIPAL

Mr. Kevin Dorsey

How does my child select classes?

Question 3

Middle School Teacher makes

course

recommendation

Student takes course

request form home

Parent reviews, signs

and returns course request form to Middle

School Counselor

Middle School Counselor

reviews request form and

forwards form to High School

The Course Selection Process

DUE DATE:

2014 - 2015 COURSE REGISTRATION GRADE 9 – CLASS OF 2018

NAME:_______________________________________________PHONE:____________________________________ ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: List the seven credits requested for the 2014 - 2015 school year. Read the notes below before completing the registration form.

DEPARTMENT COURSE NUMBER COURSE NAME

Prerequisite

Met? CREDIT TEACHER

SIGNATURE

English 9 1

Mathematics 1

Science 1 Social Studies 1

TOTAL CREDITS = 7 List three courses to be used as alternates in case an elective above is not available or there is a scheduling conflict.

COURSE NUMBER COURSE NAME TEACHER

SIGNATURE Alternate # 1

Alternate # 2

Alternate # 3 Please indicate an intended Program Choice(s): World Language Advanced Technology Sequence Career & Technology Completer (Career Academy: ______________________or Career Research and

Development) Student Signature: Parent Signature: Print Parent Name: Daytime Phone: Parent E-mail: Initials of School Counselor:

NOTES: 1. The student and parent should use The Catalog of Approved High School Courses to review course selections for the upcoming school year. Please

note course descriptions and prerequisites. Each student was given a copy of the catalog during counselor meetings. 2. Note to Parents: If you have concerns about or disagree with any of the course recommendations, you may complete the reverse side of this form.

Check if applicable. IEP 504 ESOL

What is my role in the course selection process?

Question 4

1.Talk with your child about goals for the next four years.

3.Take the most rigorous courses possible while enjoying other aspects of high school.

2.Review course recommendations with your child and make the best decision for your child.

What is a typical academic schedule for a ninth grade

student?

Question 5

A Typical 9th Grade Schedule

English 9

United States History

Mathematics

Science

Health/ Lifetime Fitness

World Language (Program Choice)

Fine Arts

What does the high school schedule look like?

Question 6

Start End Class Time

Period 1 7:25 8:15 50 minutes

Period 2 8:20 9:10 50 minutes

Period 3 9:15 10:05 50 minutes

Period 4A and 4B

10:10 12:25Includes a 30 minute lunch

Period 5 12:25 1:15 50 minutes

Period 6 1:20 2:10 50 minutes

What are weighted and unweighted grade point

averages?

Question 7

Both weighted and unweighted GPA’s are reported on the transcript. See page 12 in Catalog.

Starting this year both weighted and unweighted GPA will be reported. See Policy 8020.

Weighted and Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)

What is the attendance policy for high school students?

Question 8

All students are expected to attend regularly in accordance with public school laws.

Any student with unlawful absences of more than 5% of the course may be considered for denial of credit.

What is academic eligibility?

Question 9

Governs participation in all voluntary extracurricular activities.

Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and no more than one failing grade for the marking period prior to the start of the activity.

All incoming 9th graders are academically eligible for fall extracurricular activities.

See Policy 9070.

What are some other important aspects of high school?

Question 10

Athletic Teams

School Clubs

Cheerleading/Dance/Poms

Service Clubs

School Plays/Musicals

Class Boards

Extracurricular

Activities

February 3rd – Course Request Forms Sent to High Schools

February 21th – Last day for CPRMay/June – Registered Courses Sent

HomeJune 5th – Middle School Visit to CHSAugust – Schedules Mailed HomeAugust 21st – New Student Orientation

Important Dates:

Questions? Break-Out Sessions

Counselors – Student Services

Music - 703Dance – Dance Studio

Theater Arts - 801Humanities Remain in

AuditoriumAll Others in

Cafeteria!