columbia city high school transition from 8 th to 9 th grade
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Columbia City High School
Transition from 8th to 9th Grade
Process
Information
Communication
Dates
Course Selection
Columbia City High School
3 Trimesters
5 Classes a Day + FMP
70 minute classes
FMP 25 minutes
15 classes per year
Credits & Grades
C2G
Course Selection Process Selection of 15 CCHS Courses
CORE Course Placement
Diploma Choice “Class of 2014 Diploma Sheet” (Online) Graduation Requirements
A.B.E.A.M.S (Online)
Programs of Study (Online)
Course Description Guide (Online)
Electives
CORE Placement
CORE courses were selected using 7th and 8th Grade ISTEP and MAP scores CORE Courses
English Math Science Foreign Language
Complete and return “Change of CORE Placement form” Deadline Friday, February 5th. (Return to CCHS Main Office, Kathy Studebaker)
Please provide a justification for the change ISMS teachers and/or counselor will be consulted to provide feedback on
request to change placement.
Diploma Types CORE 40 CORE 40 w/Academic Honors CORE 40 w/Technical Honors
Class of 2014 students will choose from these…
CORE 40
Total of 43 Credits
Foreign Language EncouragedFine Arts EncouragedGraduation Requirements** Directed Electives
End with a G.P.A. of a 2.0 “C” average
**Take 9th Grade Year: Physical Education I, Health or (3) Family Consumer Science Courses, Computer Application I,
Geography History of the Worlds A & B or World History Modern & World History Early or 10th grade AP World History
**Take 11th Grade Year: Personal Finance Course
CORE 40 w/ Academic HonorsTotal of 48 Credits
(6-8) Credits Foreign Language Requirement(2) Credits Fine Arts RequirementEarn a C- or better in all courses End with a G.P.A. of a 3.0 “B” average
Graduation Requirements**
Complete One of the Following to Earn: Two Advanced Placement Courses + ExamsTwo Dual Credit Courses (Attend a college or university and earn college credit)Combination of (1) AP Course + Exam & (1) Dual Credit CourseScore 1200 SAT Verbal and Math CombinedScore 26 or higher ACT
**Take 9th Grade Year: Physical Education I, Health or (3) Family Consumer Science Courses, Computer Application I,
Geography History of the Worlds A & B or World History Modern & World History Early or 10th grade AP World History
**Take 11th Grade Year: Personal Finance Course
CORE 40 w/ Technical HonorsTotal of 48 Credits
(6-8) Credits Foreign Language Requirement(2) Credits Fine Arts RequirementEarn a C- or better in all coursesEnd with a G.P.A. of a 3.0 “B” averageGraduation Requirements**
Complete One of the Following to Earn:Complete a Career-technical program
(Attend Anthis Career Center or take 8 or more credits from a Program of Study “POS”)Take a Work Assessment (Work Keys + meet score requirements on the assessment)(PLUS) Complete One of the Following to Earn:Complete an ICE (work) or an Out of school Internship (12 week job shadow)Earn a State approved industry recognized certification
**Take 9th Grade Year: Physical Education I, Health or (3) Family Consumer Science Courses, Computer Application I, Geography History of the Worlds A & B or World History Modern & World History Early or 10th grade AP World History
**Take 11th Grade Year: Personal Finance Course
A.B.E.A.M.S.ART, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATIONS CLUSTER Chad Moore
Journalism & Broadcasting/Video POSPerforming Arts POSVisual Arts POS
BUSINESS, FINANCE, MARKETING, AND CUSTOMER SERVICES CLUSTER Wayne KreigerBusiness, Management, & Administration POSFinance POSMarketing, Sales & Service POS
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER Jeff ClarkArchitecture & Construction POSInformation Technology POSScience, Technology, Engineering, & Math POS
AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURING, AND TRANSPORTATION CLUSTER Sarah FurthmillerAgriculture, Food & Natural Resources POSManufacturing POSTransportation, Distribution, & Logistics POS
MEDICAL AND HEALTH RELATED SERVICES CLUSTER Kathy HarrodBiotechnology Research & Development POSTherapeutic & Diagnostics Services POS
SOCIAL, PERSONAL, AND PUBLIC SERVICES CLUSTER Alissa RobertsEducation & Training POSHospitality & Tourism POSHuman Services POSLaw, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security POS
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/cdc/abeams.html
9th Graders will take: English- (2-3 trimesters)
Honors English 9A & 9B English 9A & 9B English Lab + English 9A & 9B
Math- (2-3 trimesters) Determined by level of completion @ ISMS Algebra II A & B Algebra II Extended Algebra IA & IB Pre-Algebra A & B
Science - (2 trimesters) Honors Biology 9A & 9B Biology 9A & 9B Earth Space Science A & B
P.E. I (1 trimester) (1)Health or (3)Family Consumer Science Courses Computer Application I (1 trimester) History (2 trimesters)
World History Early & World History Modern Geography History of the Worlds A & B AP World History (10th grade year)
Electives Art Family Consumer Science Courses Agriculture Foreign Language (Determined by MAP, ISTEP scores, and English Placement) Freshmen Mentoring Program (FMP)
Freshmen Mentoring Program (FMP)
1. Students will become accustomed to Columbia City High School.
2. Monitor and improve academic progress. (C2G)
3. Students will establish high school and career goals based on A.B.E.A.M.S.
4. Students will learn of opportunities to become involved.
Electives Maybe specific to diploma choice
Example: Directed Electives
Should align to ABEAMS & Program of Study
Can be one or two trimesters
Follow prerequisites and grade level offering-see course description guide (Online)
1. Hands-On Career Preparation2. Project Based Learning3. Honors/Core 40 Science Credit 4. Investigate an Interest5. Leadership Development6. Inspiring Elective
HORTICULTURELANDSCAPINGNATURAL RESOURCES ALS: PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE
Intro to Animal Science
Animal Science I: Small Animals
Animal Science II: Large Animals
Animal Science III: Veterinary Science
AG MECHANICS
Ag Mechanics I: IntroAg Mechanics II: Small EnginesAg Mechanics III: WeldingAg Mechanics IV: Adv Welding
FACS
Under the Indiana State Board of Education Rule #511 IAC 6-7-6 (4) – (6), the Health & Safety credit may be waived for a student if the student‘s program includes (3) credits from the following Family & Consumer Sciences courses:
(A) Child Development & Parenting (B) Human Development & Family Wellness (C) Interpersonal Relationships (D) Nutrition & Wellness (E) Adult Roles & Responsibilities (F) Orientation to Life & Careers
FACS
The following courses are available to freshmen: Consumer Economics Fashion and Textiles (Beginning and Quilting) Interpersonal Relationships Nutrition and Wellness (Beginning)
FACS
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America The student vocational organization designed to promote
personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. The focus on multiple roles of family members, wage earner and community leader help students develop many skills for life.
State Site: www.indianafccla.org National Site: www.fcclainc.org
PLTW ~ Engineering
Project Lead the Way is a series of courses that are offered nationwide to promote careers in engineering and connect math and science courses to technology in a more high-tech project-oriented environment.
This series of classes is designed around the use of a computer in engineering products, solving problems and developing skills in engineering communication.
PLTW ~ Engineering
If you are working toward a Core 40 Diploma, or an Academic Honors Diploma or a Technical Honors Diploma, these courses will count as directed electives.
If your son or daughter is interested in Introduction to Engineering Design, the first course, he or she should schedule the class during the upcoming counselor scheduling sessions. It is a (Two) Trimester Course.
It is recommended that students begin the program during their freshmen year so that they will have an opportunity to take as many Project Lead the Way courses as they wish throughout their high school career.
What can you do……
Make an informed decision about selecting courses for your student’s 9th grade year Please consider the following:
Student’s Ability Level: CORE Placement of classes (English, Math, Science, Foreign Language) Determined by MAP & ISTEP scores
Diploma Choice Core 40 Diploma Core 40 w/ Academic Honors Core 40 w/ Technical Honors
A.B.E.A.M.S. (Career your student shows interest in) Program of Study (POS) Student’s Interests/Hobbies
CORE 40 End of Course Assessments
“New” Graduation Qualifying Exam
Test taken when course is completed
Courses Algebra I (ECA) English 10 (ECA) Biology (No Child Left Behind)
If you would like additional information on the End-of-Course assessment system, and to see sample items, please visit the following web link: http://doe.state.in.us/core40eca/welcome.html
This is a link to the Indiana Academic Standards the End-of-Course
Assessments are based: http://www.doe.in.gov/asap/academicstandards.html
PSAT
Columbia City High School Testing Information Webpage Interpreting scores and PowerPoint Presentation http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/testing.html
My College Quick Start http://www.collegeboard.com/
Comparison Sheet (ACT vs. SAT) SAT/ACT TAB: http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/testing.html
How to Sign-up College Board: SAT: http://www.collegeboard.com/ ACT: http://www.act.org/
21st Century Scholars 8th Grade year is the lastlast year to register
21st Century Scholars Ensure that all Indiana families could afford a college education for their children Guarantee eligible students up to four years of undergraduate college tuition at any
participating public college or university in Indiana
Contact Suzi Swinehart for application and information (ISMS Counselor)
Mr. Murphy has application this evening available to interested families.
Mr. Martin Murphy & Miss. Sarah Schmitz (Fort Wayne Contact) Student Coordinator
Twenty-first Century ScholarsIndiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne2101 E. Coliseum BlvdWalb Union Room G [email protected]
Drivers Training
If you have a child who will be 15 soon, we offer driver education at the high school after school.
There is a session that runs March 1-18 and another that runs June 1-10* (flexible depending on the last day of school.)
The student needs to be 15 before the start of each session.
The cost is $270.00
Information can be found at http://wccs/k12/in/us/cchs/ or by contacting Ms. Patrick at 244-6136 ext. 3403
There will also be sessions in the fall ’10 and winter ’10 as well.
Informational Websites: CCHS Guidance Homepage:
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/index.html The CCHS Course Description Guide (Detailed guide that displays CCHS
course offerings, perquisite information, and department flow charts for sequencing of courses)
CCHS 8th Grade Website Page: http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/isms_8_info.html
CCHS Guidance Academics Page: http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/academics.html
Career Development Center Page: http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/cdc/index.html
Information on ABEAMS, Programs of Study (POS), Career Related Links
Course Selection
Course Selection- CCHS Counselors Section A-February 2nd at ISMS (Computers)
Section B-February 3rd at ISMS (Computers)
Section C-February 4th at ISMS (Computers)
If student is absent on scheduling day during course selection, please contact CCHS Counselor to select courses. Or use an alternative day to complete.
Course Fees
Textbook Rental, Consumable Fee, Student Fee and Technology Fees are found in the course description guide online
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/index.htm l
Course Fees
Grade Level Average Cost Reasoning
Elementary $120.00 Flat FeeFlat Fee
Middle 8th grade $125.16
7th grade $125.43
6th grade $124.12
Flat FeeFlat Fee
High School VariesVaries ($100-$450) Depends on course selectionDepends on course selectionHonors and “specialty” classes increase the fees
Consumable Fee, Student Fee, Textbook Fee, and Technology Fees are found in the course description guide online. http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/index.htm
Fees are based 2008-2009 school year and may change per Board Approval
Communication Questions/concerns and/or changes directed to CCHS Counselor
Contact Information:Mr. Phil Fry, A-E 244-6136 ext. 3218
Ms. Sarah Maynard, F-Lh ext. [email protected]
Mrs. Kim Waugh, Director, LI-R ext. [email protected]
Mr. Derek Yoder, S-Z ext. 3208 [email protected]
Questions/concerns and/or changes completed byby Friday, February 12, 2009.
Important Dates
Mark your calendars…… Course Selection- w/ CCHS Counselors
Section A-February 2nd at ISMS Section B-February 3rd at ISMS Section C-February 4th at ISMS
Change CORE Placement form due Friday, February 5th
ALL Schedule changes due Friday, February 12th
FMP Call-Out Night Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:00pm
Questions