1 WELCOME TO CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL!

2 AGENDA Freshman Center Diploma Types Using the Program of StudiesCourse Selections for the Freshman year Scheduling Process

3 FRESHMAN CENTER FLOOR DESIGN NURSE CAFETERIA

4 Carmel High School Mr. John Williams Principal Mr. GlanderAssistant Principal Mrs. Skeens-Benton Assistant Principal

5 Freshman Center Counseling Office Student Service CoordinatorMrs. Lynch Admin. Assistant Ms. Cartwright Student Service Coordinator Mr.Chandler Counselor Mrs. Brown Counselor Mr. Schleper Counselor Mrs. Schwartz Counselor

6 Block Schedule B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 G 1 G 2 SRT G 3 G 4 Blue Day Gold DayEACH CLASS IS 90 MINUTES LONG WITH 10 MINUTE PASSING PERIODS Blue Day B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 Gold Day G 1 G 2 SRT G 3 G 4

7 What are the different types of diplomas from the state of Indiana?

8 State Recognized Diplomas1. Core 40 2. Academic Honors 3. Technical Honors ALL ARE COLLEGE BOUND DIPLOMAS!

9 Core 40 CORE 40 DIPLOMA English 4 years 8 credits Math 3 yearsScience 3 years Social Studies 3 years PE 1 and PE 2 2 credits Health or IPR 1 semester 1 credit Electives 11 credits = 40 CREDITS

10 Academic Honors Diploma1 more year of math credits Core 40 Diploma English 4 years 8 credits Math years 6 credits Science 3 years Social Studies 3 years PE 1 and PE 2 2 credits Health or IPR 1 semester 1 credit Directed Electives 5 credits Electives 40 credits 3 years of 1 world language or 2 years each of 2 different world languages 2 semesters of fine arts credits Grades of C- or higher in courses that count toward diploma GPA of 3.0 or higher One of the following: 4 semesters of either Dual Credit/ AP courses Designated Score on Redesigned SAT Score 26 on ACT IB diploma

11 TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMACore 40 Diploma + * 8 or more credits in a Career/Technical Program (Business, F &CS, Engineering) * Must have a 3.0 gpa or higher and grade C – or above in courses that will count toward the diploma. * Other additional requirements on page 5 of your Program of Studies.

12 How can I access the Program of Studies?

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15 Information contained in the Program of Studies:Diploma information Course descriptions (arranged by departments alphabetically)

16 Name of Course: Prerequisite: Open to: Credits/Credit Weight: Course Description

17 How do I earn a credit? 1 Credit 0 Credit

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19 How do I select courses for my freshman year?

20 COURSE SELECTION SHEET

21 Course Selections for the Freshman YearAll Freshmen will take the following: ENGLISH BIOLOGY SOCIAL STUDIES MATH - Students Math placement will be determined in late Spring.

22 Course Selections for the Freshman Year (Con’t)Some Freshmen will add : English and /or math lab ENL Resource

23 Course Selections for the Freshman Year (Con’t)All freshmen take PE I and II Options: Freshmen Year, summer school, PE II Waiver PE II Waiver- IHSAA sanctioned sports, marching band, color guard, Accents, Ambassadors, Dance Team

24 INDIANA ONLINE ACADEMY (IOA)SUMMER SCHOOL INDIANA ONLINE ACADEMY (IOA) Dates and Times: June 5-July 20 (Final exam window is July 11 and July at CHS) PE I Registration Deadline is March 1, 2017 Students must register at Indianaonlineacademy.org No Cost

25 Course Selections for the Freshman Year (Con’t)All students need 1 Health Credit (Health or IPR)

26 ELECTIVES- ART DEPARTMENT2D ART

27 ELECTIVES- ART DEPARTMENTDRAWING

28 ELECTIVES- ART DEPARTMENTCERAMICS

29 ELECTIVES- ART DEPARTMENTJEWELRY

30 ELECTIVES- ART DEPARTMENTFIBER ARTS

31 ELECTIVES- BUSINESS DEPARTMENTINTRO TO BUSINESS 1

32 ELECTIVES- BUSINESS DEPARTMENTINTRO TO BUSINESS 2

33 ELECTIVES- BUSINESS DEPARTMENTINTRO TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

34 ELECTIVES- BUSINESS DEPARTMENTDIGITAL APPLICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY (DAR)

35 ELECTIVES- BUSINESS DEPARTMENTCOMPUTER TECH SUPPORT

36 ELECTIVES- COMMUNICATIONSSTUDENT PUBLICATIONS: NEWSPAPER

37 ELECTIVES- COMMUNICATIONSSTUDENT PUBLICATIONS: YEARBOOK

38 ELECTIVES- COMMUNICATIONSSTUDENT PUBLICATIONS: RADIO

39 ELECTIVES- COMMUNICATIONSSTUDENT PUBLICATIONS: TELEVISION

40 ELECTIVES- COMMUNICATIONSMASS MEDIA: VISUAL JOURNALISM

41 ELECTIVES-FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCEINTRO TO FASHION AND TEXTILES

42 ELECTIVES-FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCENUTRITION AND WELLNESS

43 ELECTIVES-FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCEADVANCED NUTRITION: REGIONAL AMERICAN AND FOREIGN FOODS

44 ELECTIVES-FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCEADVANCED NUTRITION: BAKING

45 ELECTIVES-FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCEADULT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY

46 ELECTIVES-FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCEPREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS

47 ELECTIVES – PHYSICAL EDUCATIONADVANCED PHYSICAL CONDITIONING REQUIREMENTS: PE I (SUMMER OR FALL) BE ON A SCHOOL SPORT’S TEAM WHICH COUNTS FOR PE 2 CREDIT (CLUB TEAMS DON’T COUNT)

48 ELECTIVES – PHYSICAL EDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS: PE I (SUMMER OR FALL) BE ON A SCHOOL SPORT’S TEAM WHICH COUNTS FOR PE 2 CREDIT (CLUB TEAMS DON’T COUNT) Lifetime Fitness Physical Conditioning (PC) Functional Fitness Aquatic Fitness & Sports Cardiovascular Development Lifeguarding Certification (must turn 15 by the end of the class)

49 ELECTIVES-Special ProgramsAVID

50 ELECTIVES- WORLD LANGUAGESCHINESE FRENCH GERMAN HEBREW JAPANESE LATIN SPANISH

51 ELECTIVES-ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYINTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW)

52 ELECTIVES-ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYINTRO TO CONSTRUCTION

53 ELECTIVES-ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYINTRO TO MANUFACTURING

54 ELECTIVES-ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYINTRO TO TRANSPORTATION

55 ELECTIVES-ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYINTRO TO DESIGN PROCESSES (DRAFTING)

56 ELECTIVES - ENGLISH AMERICAN LITERATURE CLASSICAL LITERATUREENGLISH 12-2 DEBATE 1 ENGLISH LITERATURE LITERARY MOVEMENTS ENGLISH 12-2 ADVANCED SPEECH 3 BIBLICAL LITERATURE CREATIVE WRITING ENGLISH 12-2 ADVANCED SPEECH 4

57 ELECTIVES - SCIENCE PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (PLTW)

58 ELECTIVES – PERFORMING ARTSTECH THEATRE

59 ELECTIVES – PERFORMING ARTSTHEATRE ARTS

60 ELECTIVES – PERFORMING ARTSDANCE PERFORMANCE (COLOR GUARD)

61 ELECTIVES – PERFORMING ARTSBAND

62 ELECTIVES – PERFORMING ARTSORCHESTRA

63 ELECTIVES – PERFORMING ARTSCHOIR

64 ELECTIVES – PERFORMING ARTSBEGINNING PIANO

65 What is the scheduling process for incoming freshmen?

66 As an 8th grader, you’ll… Watch a scheduling Power Point in Core +.Meet with CHS counselors in computer labs. Meet individually with a CHS Freshmen Counselor to finalize course requests.

67 Scheduling worksheet

68 How do I use the CHS On-line Course Request System?

69 In the search box, enter OCR

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84 Open Window for On-line SchedulingThe online scheduling window is currently open until the day the CHS counselors meet individually with the students. Carmel- January 24 Clay- January 31 Creekside- February 7

85 How do I change my schedule after meeting with the Counselor?A parent should the freshman counselor for any elective changes or questions about the course requests. Schedule change requests need to be made by March 1st. Requests for changes made between March 1st and May 1st will be honored only if seats are still available in a class.

86 What help is available if I get confused or have additional questions?PARENT COFFEES (8:30 A.M.) Carmel- Friday, Jan 13th Clay- Friday, Jan 20th Creekside- Friday, Jan 27th CHS COFFEE (7:00 P.M.) on Thursday, February 16th

87 Greyhound Kick-off Friday, August 11 9:30-2:30 The first day of schoolis Tuesday, August 15th This is a wonderful opportunity for the students to become familiar with the Freshmen Center and CHS prior to that first day of school. These forms will be mailed to you in June. Return only the bottom part with your check. Keep the top part for your records to help you remember if you registered.

88 In summary… If you have questions, contact your assigned high school counselor. You have until March 1st to finalize the decision. The CHS Counselors will take care of you!