Welcome to the Eighth Grade

Parent Meeting!

Tuesday, February 19, 20136:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Mr. Joe Burgess Principal

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Chiles High PTO

Tuesday, February 19, 20136:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Mrs. Diane Houston & Sue Morden

PTO Co-Presidents

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PTO HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to Chiles Guidance!

Tuesday, February 19, 20136:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Mrs. Kim Scott

Chiles High School - 2013-14

Something for everyone - academics, vocational and technical programs, fine arts, athletics, activity clubs, service clubs and more.

Orientation – Friday before school starts.

Homeroom – Several days during first week to review aspects of high school.

Lockers – available for students, assigned first week of school in homeroom.

Tools available – Planner, online grade system, teacher websites (optional)

Lunch – one lunch time, many menu options, Jrs and Srs may go off campus with grades and parent approval.

Parking lot – very busy at the beginning and end of school.

Bell Schedule

7:30 - 8:20 First Period

8:25 - 9:20 Second Period

9:25 - 10:15 Third Period

10:20- 11:10 Fourth Period 

11:10 - 11:55 Lunch

12:00 - 12:50 Fifth Period

12:55 - 1:50 Sixth Period

Articulation ProcessGuidance Department will meet with students at most feeder middle schools to

discuss options and process as well as distribute Course Request Forms. Private

and home school students must complete registration process with the registrar.

Encourage balance of challenging academics, courses of interest and extra

curricular involvement. Students should get involved on our campus!

Credits are earned by passing a semester of a course (yearlong for EOC courses).

Students will have an official record, called a transcript, with unweighted and

weighted grade point average (GPA) after the completion of one semester of a high

school coursework. High school transcript is cumulative for credits and GPA.

Unweighted GPA is based on all courses awarded the standard grading of:A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0

Weighted GPA is based on: Honors and honors gifted courses awarded an extra .5 for a semester grade of a C or better. A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5

Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses are awarded an extra 1.0 for a semester grade of C or higher. A = 5.0 B = 4.0 C = 3.0

Graduation Requirements

A four-year, minimum of 24-credits standard program, or A three-year, 18 credit standard college preparatory program, or A three-year, 18 credit career preparatory program

Standard 24 Credit Graduation Requirements English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits (to include Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II) Science – 3 credits to include Biology and Chemistry or Physics) Social Studies – 3 credits ( World History, United States History,

Economics and United States Government) Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE) – 1 credit Fine Art or DOE Approved Practical Art – 1 credit Electives – as needed for a total of 24 credits (8 credits) Earn a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA Pass FCAT Reading 2.0 and End Of Course Exams (EOC) for credit in

Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. Complete at least one course for graduation via online learning.

Online Course for Graduation

Options for completing the online course requirement for graduation: Course can be a semester or yearlong course. Course can be taken in middle school as long as it is a high school credit

course. Course may be taken via Leon County Virtual School (LCVS) or Florida

Virtual School (FLVS). Course may be a credit-recovery as long as the student earns high school

credit through online learning. 

LCVS – No cost to student. Program run by Leon County Schools which is available during the traditional school calendar (Aug –May) therefore not an option for summer. Registration is open prior to each semester and deadlines apply. Review http://www.leongoesvirtual.net/ for details.

 

FLVS - No cost to student. Statewide, year-round program. Students can register at any time of the year with no deadlines. It may take a long time to be assigned a teacher in the summer. Review www.flvs.net for details.

Students must request approvals from their guidance counselor for online courses.

Three Strands for 9thGrade Students9th grade students typically enroll in four required courses:

English I (general, honors, honors/gifted)

Math

Science

Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE)

– The traditional track allows students to take World History in 10th grade.

– The Pre-AP program allows for acceleration in the social studies area. Students who participate in Pre-AP enroll in World History Honors a year early to allow them the opportunity to begin taking Advanced Placement coursework in 10th grade.

– The AP Accel program allows for acceleration in the social studies. Students who participate in AP Accel being taking Advanced Placement coursework in 9th grade. Those students enroll in Advanced Placement World History or Advanced Placement Human Geography. In addition, with prerequisites, have the option to enroll in AP Biology or AP Environmental Science.

Registration and Dates to Remember

Early March - Guidance counselors from Chiles visit the middle schools.

March 12 – Curriculum Fair 6:00 – 7:30pm – Chiles Gym

Mid March – Students return completed registration forms to their middle school.

May – Course verification forms mailed home.

August – Freshmen Orientation at Chiles HS on the Friday prior to start of school.

For Private and Homeschool students: Pre-registration information is available on our website under “Prospective Students”.

Florida Bright Futures Scholarships Academic Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post

secondary institution. Requirements: 3.5 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits), 1290 SAT or 29 ACT and 100 hours of community service. (Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles website – Guidance link)

Florida Medallion Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition coverage at a Florida post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.0 weighted* GPA (16 required academic credits) and 1170 SAT or 26 ACT and 75 hours of community service. (Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles website – Guidance link)

16 required academic credits include:4 English4 Math (Algebra I level and higher)3 Science3 Social Science2 Foreign Language (in the same language)

The SAT and ACT writing subtests will not be used for determining Bright Futures eligibility.  

Statewide Scholarship Weighting awards .25 per semester for honors, AP and DE

courses with a “C” or higher. Advanced foreign language is not honors for BF.

Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award - Pro-rated per hour tuition

coverage for a vocational/technical program at a FL post secondary institution. Requirements: 3.0 weighted GPA (16 required credits for graduation), 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program, 30 hours of community service, (Forms and Guidelines available on Chiles website – Guidance link) and a passing score on a college placement test (SAT 440 verbal & math, ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or CPT 83 Reading & Sentence Skills, 72 Algebra)

TV Productions I Criminal Justice ITV Productions II Criminal Justice IITV Productions III Criminal Justice III

Culinary Arts I DCT ICulinary Arts II DCT IICulinary Arts III DCT III

Computing for College & Careers Communication Technology IWeb Design I Communication Technology IIWeb Design II Communication Technology III

*** Satisfactory completion of a three credit sequential vocational program may award TCC credit toward an A.S. degree. See Leon County Schools Career Pathways Bulletin.

Community Service Documentation

Students can begin earning the community service hours for Bright Futures once they are promoted to 9th grade. (during the summer after 8th grade)

Welcome to Chiles

Tuesday, February 19, 20136:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Ms. Calli PickensAsst Principal for Curriculum

Registration and Dates to Remember

Pre-registration information is available on our website under “Prospective Students” (under the guidance heading).

DATES TO REMEMBER March 4th-8th –Middle School Visits (Holy Comforter, School of

Arts, Cobb, Raa, Fairview, Swift Creek, etc) March 4th-Visit Montford Middle School March 6th-Visit Deerlake Middle School May-Course Verification Forms mailed home. August-Freshman Orientation at Chiles on the Friday before

school starts.

Welcome to Chiles Career &Technology

Education

Tuesday, February 19, 20136:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Mrs. Julie ChildersCareer & Technology Education

Sequence of Three Courses

•Industry Standard Software: •Adobe CS3 Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro, AutoDesk Inventor

•Project Based Instruction – Real World Related; Career Related

•For more information, email Julie Childers

Student Schedule: Alayna Sibille 11th Grade

Com Tech (Computer Art 2)

PreCalculus A & B

US History Honors

AP Language

Art 2D2

AP Art History

Career Goal: Graphic Design and Business

Extra Curricular Activities:

Technology Student Association

Drama Program

Cheerleading

Soccer

Welcome Chiles Dual Enrollment!

Tuesday, February 19, 20136:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Mrs. Pat Phelan

Dual Enrollment

Juniors who wish to take college coursework in their Senior year may sign up for the Dual Enrollment Program through Tallahassee Community College

Students may gain as many as 18 hours of college credit in the senior year

Requirements:– 3.0 unweighted GPA AND (one of the following)– SAT 440+ Verbal 550+ Math– ACT 17+ English 21+ Math 18+ Reading– FPERT 99+ English 123+ Math 104+ Reading

The FPERT is given on campus, free of charge for all Juniors.

Chiles offers Math, English, & Social Studies For more information e-mail Mrs. Phelan

Welcome Chiles Athletics

Tuesday, February 19, 20136:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Mike EtoAthletic Director

EligibilityAthletic ScheduleRequired Paperwork

Eligibility

Governed by the FHSAA and Leon County4 years of consecutive eligibility from the time

you enter 9th gradeAge limit of 19 years and 9 months

(New bylaw takes place in 2014 – Age limit of 19 years)

Minimum Cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher

Athletic Schedule

3 Seasons– Fall, Winter and Spring– Must complete the current season before starting a

new season

Fall Sports (Late August through Mid December)Boys and Girls GolfBoys and Girls Swimming & DivingVolleyballFootballBoys and Girls Cross Country

Athletic Schedule

Winter Sports (October through February)– Boys and Girls Basketball– Boys and Girls Soccer– Wrestling– Girls Weightlifting– Competitive Cheer

Athletic Schedule

Spring Sports (January through May)– Softball– Boys and Girls Track & Field– Baseball– Flag Football– Lacrosse– Boys and Girls Tennis– Boys Weightlifting

Extra Curricular Sports– Cheer (Spirit Squad)– Dance Team

Required Forms

Pick them up from Coach or Student Activities Office

Forms necessary to participate in Athletics– Physical Form – EL2

Completed by a physician and it is valid for one calendar year

– Activity Participation Form– Consent and Release – EL3– Concussion & Heat Related illness – EL3CH– Student Authorization for Health Disclosure - HIPPA

Welcome to Chiles Pre AP

& AP Accel

Tuesday, February 19, 20136:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Mrs. Nancy WatsonAP Accel CoordinatorGifted Coordinator

Sample Course Request Form

Pre AP and AP ACCEL

Required Courses: PreAP(5 total)Directions: Select one course from each subject area.ENGLISH:_____English I Honors_____English I Honors/GiftedMATHEMATICS: placement based on 8th grade course and grade earned as well as standardized test scores. _____Algebra I _____Geometry _____Geometry Honors _____Geometry Honors/Gifted _____Algebra II _____Algebra II Honors (Pre-req Geometry Hon) _____Algebra II Honors/Gifted (Pre-req Geometry Hon)SCIENCE: _____Earth/Space Science Honors _____Earth/Space Science Honors/Gifted _____Biology Honors (Pre-req Earth/Space Honors

& Algebra I Honors with a B or higher) _____Biology Honors/Gifted (Pre-req same as Bio Hon)_____ Chemistry Honors (Co-req Bio I Hon & Alg II Hon)PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH: _____ Health Education/Physical Education (HOPE)SOCIAL SCIENCE: _____World History Honors/Pre-AP _____ World History Honors/Pre-APGifted

Required Courses: AP ACCEL (5 total)Directions: Select one course from each subject area.ENGLISH:_____English I Honors_____English I Honors/GiftedMATHEMATICS: placement based on 8th grade course and grade earned as well as standardized test scores. _____Algebra I _____Geometry _____Geometry Honors _____Geometry Honors/Gifted _____Algebra II _____Algebra II Honors (Pre-req Geometry Hon) _____Algebra II Honors/Gifted (Pre-req Geometry Hon)SCIENCE:. _____Earth/Space Science Honors _____Earth/Space Science Honors/Gifted _____Biology Honors (Pre-req Earth/Space Honors

& Algebra I Honors with a B or higher) _____Biology Honors/Gifted (Pre-req same as Bio Hon) _____Chemistry Honors (Pre /co-req Bio I Hon & Alg II Hon) _____ AP Biology (Pre-req Bio I Hon& co-req Algebra II &

Chem Honors, required) _____ AP Environmental SciencePHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH: _____ Health Education/Physical Education (HOPE)SOCIAL SCIENCE: _____World History Honors/Pre-AP _____World History Honors/Pre-AP/Gifted _____Advanced Placement World History _____Advanced Placement Human Geography

Pre-AP Program

Pre-AP2013 Program Requirements

GPA READING SCORE MATH SCORE

3.20235 or higher

Or 80% or higher ---

GPA READING SCORE MATH SCORE

3.20 241 or higher ---

Summer Qualification on 2013 Test Scores Summer Qualification on 2013 Test Scores

AP Accel Program

AP Accel2013 Program Requirements

GPAREADING SCORE

MATH SCORE

3.90DSS 258 or higher

or 93%---

GPAREADING SCORE

MATH SCORE

3.90 264 or higher ---

Summer Qualification on 2013 Test Scores Summer Qualification on 2013 Test Scores

Accessing the AP Application

If you qualify for AP Accel, you will need to complete an Advanced Placement application.1. A blue form will be attached to the Course

Request From2. For summer qualification - go to the Chiles web

page (www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us)3. Click on “Departments”4. Click on “AP Courses”5. Click on “AP Accel”6. Click on “Application 2013 – 2014”7. Print and complete the application and turn it in with

your course request form

Pre-AP Schedule: Gifted Schedule: Courtney Hamm Kenny Smith

AP ACCEL Schedule: Chemistry I Honors

English I Honors

Algebra II Honors

Theater I

World History Pre-AP/Honors

Art/ 3D

Extracurricular Activities:Trying out for Flag Football!

Community Involvements:Young Actors Theater

Tap Dance Classes

Church Group

Hanging out with my friends!

Gifted Schedule:English I Honors/Gifted

Biology 1 Honors/Gifted

World History Pre AP/Honors/Gifted

Geometry Honors

Computers for College & Careers

Spanish III Honors

Extracurricular Activities: Brain Bowl

Community InvolvementSports

Welcome to Chiles Gifted Program!

Tuesday, February 19, 20136:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Mrs. Nancy Watson

Gifted Students are served in English & other academic classes taught by gifted certified teachers

Due to the number of classes offered at the high school level and scheduling concerns, not all gifted classes are pure gifted courses

Educational Plans for gifted students high school years will be developed and available for review and signing at the Gifted Parent Meeting

Additional information will be available at that time

Chiles Gifted Program

Gifted Parent Night6:00 PM, April 30, 2013

Welcome to Chiles Fine Arts

Department

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

6:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Ms. Kelly LittleDepartment Chair

ARTBAND

CHORUSDRAMA

ORCHESTRA

The Performing Arts

Band ChorusDramaOrchestraWolfPAC

ITS-Thespians

The music program at Lawton Chiles High School offers multiple classes in Chorus, Orchestra, Band, Guitar, and AP Music Theory.

The drama department offers a full technical theater program as well as a full sequence of dramatic and stagecraft classes including costume design.

The Visual Arts

2-D Classes Drawing, Painting, Digital Photo

3-D ClassesSculpture, Ceramics

(3) AP Courses in Art:Drawing / 2D / Sculpture

National Art Honor Society, Chapter 2119

Art Club

Community Exhibits

Museum Trips

Art College Presentations

Visiting Artists

Welcome to Chiles Advanced Placement

Program!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

6:00 PM – Chiles High Auditorium

Mrs. Jan DunlapDirector of Advanced Placement

AP and College Success

“The AP courses that I completed helped me build the confidence and acquire the knowledge that is necessary to dive into college.”

-- Zachary Stuart, Former AP Student and Stanford University Freshman

AP and College Success

“One of the best standard predictors of academic success at Harvard is performance on Advanced Placement Examinations.”

--Bill Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid

Harvard University

“[AP courses on a student’s transcript] tell us that they’re challenging themselves … preparing for the rigor that they will encounter at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. These students are going to be the most successful.”

--Bobbie Jean St. Arnauld Freshman Admissions Manager

AP and College Success a

33% of students who attend college attain a Bachelor’s degree

59% of students who take at least 1 AP course attain a Bachelor’s degree (regardless of whether they passed the AP exam or not)

76% of students who take 2 or more AP courses attain a Bachelor’s degree (regardless of whether they passed the AP exam or not)

[Answers in the Tool Box: Academic Intensity, Attendance Patterns, and Bachelor's Degree Attainment (1999), Federal Department of Education]

Research of college graduation rates shows that:

Advanced Placement Schedule: Michelle Kelley

9th Grade ScheduleAP World HistoryHOPESpanish IIAlgebra II HonorsEnglish I HonorsBiology Honors Student Government

10th Grade ScheduleAP Human GeographySpanish III HonorsChemistry HonorsEnglish II HonorsPre-Calculus II Honors Student Government

11th Grade ScheduleAP Language & CompositionAP Calculus ABAP Environmental ScienceAP Art HistoryAmerican History Honors Student Government

12th Grade ScheduleAP Literature and CompositionAP US GovernmentAP MacroeconomicsAP StatisticsExternship Honors/Gifted at a

Criminal Defense Law FirmStudent Government Honors

Extracurricular: Varsity Volleyball (Captain), Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Student Government (Vice-President), Chiles Anchor Club (Vice-President), Tallahassee Junior Volleyball Club, Little Red Riding Hoods, Spanish National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Boys’ Volleyball “Broball” Relay for Life Fundraiser Founder and Creator.

Senior Class President Schedule: Gracie Smith

9th Grade Schedule: Hope

English I HonorsBiology HonorsGeometry HonorsWorld History HonorsFrench 2 Honors

10th Grade Schedule Culinary Arts 1

AP World History Algebra 2 HonorsEnglish 2 HonorsChemistry HonorsSoftball Class

11th Grade ScheduleAP American HistoryStudent GovernmentAP Psychology Pre Calculus HonorsAP Language & CompositionPhysics Honors

12th Senior ScheduleAP English LiteratureAP Environmental ScienceStudent GovernmentAP Calculus Externship Honors/Gifted

Gov’t/ Economics Honors (Online)Creative Photography (Online)

Extracurricular Activities: SGA (Senior Class President), Senior Board President, Chiles Softball, Chiles Soccer, National Honor Society, Big Bad Wolves & Little Red Riding Hoods, Key Club, Tech Crew for Chiles Musical, Waitress, Volunteer for TMH, Capital Regional Medical Center, Chiles Softball Summer Camp & Relay for Life.

We’re looking forward to meeting ournew Timberwolves in August!

You can join the Chiles ListServ & find more information on the Chiles webpage:www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us