Carmel Clay Schools CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL

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Carmel Clay Schools CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL

• Scheduling for Senior Year

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Welcome

• Class of 2016

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• SCHEDULING TIMELINE FOR JUNIORS
• Class of 2016
• January 13, 2015 Student Scheduling
  Meetings during SRT (students receive materials)
• January 14, 2015 11th Grade Parent Meeting
  for Scheduling (630 p.m. auditorium)
• January 13-20, 2015 Online Course Registration
  System Open for Student Request Entry
• January 30, 2015 Deadline for Application
  Courses
• Prior to scheduling, students should prepare for
  their scheduling appointments by
• reading the info on worksheets.
• reading the Program of Studies.
• choosing courses and filling out online course
  requests completely.
• please have your parent/guardian review your
  choices with you
• complete and return required course applications
  for 2015-2016 by Jan. 30th.
• Jan. 21 Feb. 13 Students Individual
  Scheduling Appointments
• SRT teachers will have information about when
  each student will be meeting with the students
  counselor
• please remember that each counselor sets their
  own calendar and will use these dates as a
  guideline only

The Online Course Request system will be open
for a limited time for students to make course
selections. January 13-20
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Be sure to keep teacher course recommendations in
mind when choosing courses.
Complete the worksheet and enter online course
requests BEFORE your scheduling
appointment. Parents should review course options
with their student.
Use the Program of Studies to select courses
that fit your interests!
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Applications for these courses MUST be in by
January 30th!!!
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SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY Students and parents are
advised that all requests for schedule changes
for 2015 -2016 must be made by May 1,
2015. Requests for schedule changes made between
March 1 and May 1, 2015 will be honored if space
is still available in the course. After May 1,
2015, changes in a students schedule, for either
semester, may be made only for the following
reasons 1. Errors made by the school in
developing the schedule 2. The need for the
school to balance class sizes 3. Medical reason
with documentation 4. Change in program
placement for students with learning problems,
such as adjustments in or assignments to
special services or resource classes 5. Request
to take courses to qualify for the Academic
Honors Diploma or Indiana Core 40 6.
Failure of a course required for graduation 7.
Failure of a prerequisite, i.e., anything that
would prevent a student from going on
to a requisite course as published in the Program
of Studies book 8. Failure of a course
required for entrance into post-secondary
education 9. Request to add a course required
for college (with documentation from the
college) 10. Adding a seventh course to replace a
study hall 11. A student has failed with a
teacher previously in a course, and he/she
gets the same teacher for exactly the same
course 12. A student requests to attend the full
year rather than be a mid-year
graduate 13. Move-in students who may need a
second or third study hall because we are
unable to match courses (This applies only after
the tenth day of each semester) 14. Adding
a class to continue the sequence of a year-long
course 15. Adding a required course in lieu of an
elective class.
Please make note of the schedule change
deadline! May 1st For BOTH semesters next year.
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Summer School

• Scheduling will include summer school class
  selection
• 2 options for summer school
• class at CHS
• online classes through Indiana Online Academy
• Summer school at CHS
• One session (June 1 July 1)
• Monday Thursday only
• 8 am 12 pm
• Limited class offerings at CHS include
• AP Government, AP Macroeconomics, PE I, PE II,
  or online credit recovery for spring semester
  students who need to complete courses

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Summer School

• Summer School through Indiana Online Academy
  (IOA)
• June 8 July 23
• students register online through IOA April 13
  June 2
• flexible hours
• maximum of 2 classes
• No charge
• courses available to CHS students currently in
  grades 9-11 include
• PE I, PE II, Health, College Entrance
  Preparation, any course a student is eligible to
  take under the CHS retake policy, any course in
  which a student needs to recover credit, math
  courses in order for a student to get back on
  sequence (cannot work ahead in math)

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Graduation Requirements

• Diploma types
• Core 40
• Core 40 with Academic Honors
• Core 40 with Technical Honors
• The General Diploma will only be available after
  an
• Opt-out meeting with Parents and CHS
  Administration.
• With the Counselors help, it is the students
  responsibility to know the graduation
  requirements for the diploma he/she is striving
  for. This information is available in the
  Program of Studies.

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Core 40, Academic Honors and Technical Honors
Details
During individual scheduling meetings, counselors
review diploma progress with students!
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Course Selections

• Core Classes
• English (2 credits including Composition and an
  English Communication Course)
• Social Studies (Government, Economics)
• Math or Quantitative Reasoning Course (see page
  10 of Program of Studies)
• Science
• World Language
• Electives
• Engineering Technology, Fine Arts, Business,
  Family Consumer Science, Performing Arts,
  Communication, Physical Education, JEL
• Check out our YouTube videos illustrating our
  elective courses!
• http//www.youtube.com/user/CarmelHighSchool1
• There is a link online on the CHS website under
  Program of Studies.
• 4 Core Classes (minimum) Per Semester
• Highly recommended for college-bound students
• Math strongly encouraged for college-bound
  seniors.
• Please check the admission requirements for
  colleges you are considering to make sure you are
  taking the required coursework

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English and Social Studies Choices

• English 12-1 Composition OR English 12-1
  Composition ACP (W131)
• AND
• English 12-2 Speech or English 12-2 Debate OR
  English 12-2 Public Speaking ACP OR English 12-2
  Adv. Speech and Communication 3-4 OR Genres of
  Literature ACP
• OR
• AP English Language Composition
• OR
• AP English Literature Composition
• OR
• AP Capstone Research
• OR
• IB English HL 3-4 (if already enrolled in IB
  English)

• U.S. Government OR
• AP U.S. Government
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• Economics OR
• AP Macroeconomics OR
• Global Economics

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CHS Dual Credit Courses

• Family Consumer Sciences
• Culinary Foundations I 3 credit hours from Ivy
  Tech
• Culinary II/Culinary Arts Careers 3 credit
  hours from Ivy Tech
• Adv. Child Development and Parenting 3 credit
  hours from Ivy Tech
• Early Childhood Education Kids Corner 6
  credit hours from Ivy Tech
• Elementary or Middle Education Professions I 3
  credit hours from Ivy Tech
• Math
• Finite Math 1-2, ACP (M118) 3 credit hours from
  Indiana University - 75 for the course
• Brief Survey of Calculus 1-2, ACP (M119) 3
  credit hours from Indiana University - 75 for
  the course
• AP Calculus AB 1-2, ACP (M211) 4 credit hours
  from Indiana University - 100 for the course
• AP Calculus BC 1-2, ACP (M211-212) 5 credit
  hours from Indiana University - 100 for the
  course
• Social Studies
• United State History 1-2, ACP (H105-H106) 6
  credit hours from Indiana University - 150 for
  the course
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• J. Everett Light Career Center
• Most courses at JEL are dual credit courses
  through Ivy Tech or Vincennes University or
  Purdue University

• Business
• Business Law and Ethics 1-2
• Principles of Business Mgmt
• Information, Communication, and Technology 2
• Computer Programming 1-2
• AP Computer Science 1-2
• Introduction to Simulation and Game Development
• Computer Tech Support
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• English
• English 12-1 Composition, ACP (W131) 3 credit
  hours from Indiana University - 75 for the
  course
• English 12-2 Speech, ACP (C121) 3 credit hours
  from IU - 75 for the course
• Genres of Literature (L202) 3 credit hours from
  Indiana University - 75 for the course
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• Engineering Technology
• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Digital Electronics 1-2
• Principles of Engineering
• Civil Engineering and Architecture

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ACP vs. APMake it possible to earn college
credit in high school

• Advanced College Project
• Indiana University curriculum taught by
  specially-trained CHS teachers
• Students receive credit from CHS and college
  credit from Indiana University
• The final grade in the course is on both the CHS
  transcript and an IU transcript
• Students pay a reduced tuition rate (25 per
  credit hour) for 3- or 4- credit college courses
• IU courses may be transferred to other colleges
  based upon institutional policies (see
  www.TransferIn.net for more information on which
  courses transfer to which institutions)

• Advanced Placement
• National program through College Board
• Standardized curriculum
• Students take exam in May and may receive credit
  (or course exemption) based upon that exam score
  not the grade in the class
• Cost is 91 per exam
• See www.collegeboard.org for more information

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J. Everett Light Career Center

• An area career center that serves 12 school
  corporations in Hamilton, Boone, and Marion
  counties
• Offers 25Career-Technical education programs such
  as Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting,
  Firefighting, EMT, Law Enforcement, Veterinary
  Assisting, Welding, Health Care Careers,
  Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Service
  Technology and more
• Dual credit opportunities
• Morning or afternoon sessions a CHS student
  will spend ½ day at JEL and ½ day at CHS
• CHS students earn 3 elective credits per semester
  for a JEL class
• JEL is located on the back side of North Central
  HS on 86th St.
• Student are encouraged to make an appointment
  with JEL Staff for information/tour.
• www.jelcc.com

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• Sample Schedule for Students Participating in JEL
  Program
• English 12-1 Composition English 12-2 Speech
• Government Economics
• Algebra II Algebra II
• SRT SRT
• JEL-Medical Assisting JEL Medical Assisting
• JEL-Medical Assisting JEL Medical Assisting
• JEL-Medical Assisting JEL Medical Assisting
• Alternatives Psychology
• Sociology
• Sports Medicine 1

Sample schedule for a student participating in
the afternoon JEL Program (Core 40)
Students with morning JEL will lose their SRT
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• Sample Schedule for Core 40
• English 12-1 Composition English 12-2 Speech
• PreCalc/Trig Intermediate PreCalc/Trig
  Intermediate
• Government Economics
• Astronomy Meteorology
• Amer Sign Lang II-1 Amer Sign Lang II-2
• Ceramics 5 Ceramics 6
• Band Band
• Alternatives Principles of Business Mgmt (Dual
  Credit)
• Accounting 1-2
• Botany/Zoology

Sample schedule for a student pursuing the Core
40
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• Sample Schedule for Core 40 with Academic Honors
• English 12-1 Comp ACP (W131) English 12-2 Speech
• AP Calc AB AP Calc AB
• Government Economics
• Physics I Physics I
• Marketing Educ 3 Marketing Educ 4
• Marketing Co-op Marketing Co-op
• Marketing Co-op Marketing Co-op
• Alternatives Principles of Business
  Management(Dual Credit)
• Accounting 1-2
• Botany/Zoology

Sample schedule for a student pursuing the
Academic Honors Diploma
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• Sample Schedule for Core 40 with Technical Honors
• English 12-1 Comp ACP (W131) English 12-2 Speech
• AP Calc AB AP Calc AB
• Government Economics
• Physics I Physics I
• Principles of Engineering Principles of
  Engineering (DC)
• Digital Electronics Digital Electronics Dual Cr
• Internship Principles of Business Mgmt.
  (DC)
• Alternatives Civil Engineering and Architecture
  Dual Cr
• Personal Financial Responsibility Dual Cr

Sample schedule for a student pursuing the
Technical Honors Diploma
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Do I take the rigorous class and risk a lower
grade or take the easier class and ensure a good
grade?

• Consider time commitments
• Focus on strengths/interests
• Consider teacher recommendations
• Take an honest look at past performance
• If an A/B is likely in the rigorous course, go
  for it with a positive attitude work hard!

What is Realistic Rigor???
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Online scheduling (OCR)Online Course Requests

• Students will complete the worksheet and then
  choose their courses online from home.
• Open FIREFOX and go to the CHS website
  http//www.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home and type OCR
  in the search box.
• Parents should review the courses with their
  student
• Counselors will meet individually with students
  to review selected courses, review their
  progress, and discuss college and career
  information
• The OCR will close at the end of the day on
  January 20
• Students may make changes to their schedule
  through schedule change forms up to May 1, 2015

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OCR
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Students user name
Georgewashington
Student ID Number!!!!!
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Student name
Click on pencil
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Some core classes electives have more than one
page.
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Student Name
After all your selections have been made click on
the SUBMIT button.
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Career Information
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Helping CHS Students Plan for the Future

• CCRC (College Career Resource Center)
• 2 part-time College Advisors located in the
  Counseling Center
• Assist with college search/choice, application
  process, and major/career choice.
• Students can request a meeting and parents can
  make appointments
• Compile college information, admissions data,
  scholarship information for CHS students
• Offer informational meetings throughout the year
  for students and parents
• Website and Social Media Resources
• Career Assessments for Juniors (50.00)
• Indiana Career Explorer

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Indiana Career Explorer

• This is a comprehensive site with resources for
• Career interest inventories/assessments
• College information with a search capability
• Job and career exploration within career clusters
• Easy resume creator (under the work tab) that is
  helpful for creating a high school resume for
  college applications
• Students have a free account or can set one up
  easily!
• Parents can access the site with their childs
  user name and birth date.

www.indianacareerexplorer.org
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Exploring all of the options

• Counselors discuss post-secondary plans with
  students during scheduling meetings. The goal is
  to draw connections between course choice and
  future endeavors.
• Counselors encourage students to consider
  multiple opportunities for gaining exposure,
  experience, and skills outside of the classroom
  including but not limited to
• Extracurricular involvement
• Part-time employment
• Job Shadowing, Internship, and Volunteer
  Experience
• Summer Programs
• Counselors encourage students to utilize
  available resources at CHS and in the community
  to obtain information about educational and
  career options including but not limited to
• Military Recruiters
• State of Indiana Work One Centers
  (http//www.in.gov/dwd/WorkOne/)
• Proprietary Education/Technical
  Education/Apprenticeships

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CollegeInformation
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Getting Started

• Research colleges that fit your needs (personal
• and academic.)
• Make sure minimum admission standards are met by
  choosing appropriate courses and maintaining a
  realistically rigorous schedule.
• Visit colleges
• Meet with College representatives who visit CHS
• Stay organized create a college search file,
  keep track of username/passwords, create a
  timeline.
• Think about possible recommenders and essay
  responses in advance
• Use your resources!

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What Colleges Consider

• Grades
• Cumulative GPA
• Upward Trend
• Importance of Junior Year Grades
• Senior Grades Count
• Solid Core Subjects
• APs and Honors (Rigor with Reality)
• Standardized Test Scores
• Course Selection

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What Colleges Consider

• Letters of Recommendation
• Complete the Counselor Recommendation Packet
  (found on the CHS home page under Counseling
  Link)
• College Essay
• Interviews
• Extracurricular Activities
• Continuity
• Level of Commitment/Leadership
• Resume
• Demonstrated Interest

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College Options

• 4 year institutions
• Public
• Private
• Community College
• Ivy Tech Community College
• Vincennes University
• Transfer programs

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Public Schools

• Admission criteria continues to change and become
  more demanding.
• Top 3 schools attended by CHS students
• IU - accepts weighted GPA (middle 50 GPA between
  a 3.4 and 4.0.) Automatic scholarship deadline
  11/1
• Purdue - recalculates GPA using unweighted grades
  in core classes. Average GPA varies by major.
  Undergraduate Studies Program for exploratory
  students. Scholarship deadline 11/1. Decisions
  not released until early December no matter how
  early you submit an application.
• Ball State -recalculate GPA using unweighted
  grades in core classes. Average GPA 3.0
• All of these schools have articulation agreements
  with Ivy Tech Community College allowing students
  to transfer after a semester or more.

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Public Schools continued

• IUPUI 2.7 Minimum GPA for admission, new honors
  program, research scholarships, ideal location
  for experiential learning, more residential
  opportunities.
• Indiana State University - may be more flexible
  in terms of GPA and test scores, smaller and
  could present a better fit for some students.
• University of Southern Indiana - smaller campus
  experience, lots of expansion in terms of
  academic and residential buildings. Solid
  nursing, pre-med, health care related programs.
• Satellite campuses IU and Purdue offer 4-year
  degrees at satellite locations across the state
  that offer direct intercampus transfer
  opportunities. Examples include IU Kokomo,
  IPFW, IUPU Columbus, IU East, Purdue Calumet,
  Purdue Northwest, IU Southeast.

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Private Schools

• A continuum of admission selectivity from
  relatively flexible to extremely selective.
• Tend to look at the whole student more than
  just numbers and statistics. i.e. extracurricular
  involvement, leadership, work/volunteer
  experience.
• Tend to be smaller campus experiences with
  distinct personalities and students must do
  extensive research to find the right fit.
• Dont assume that private schools will be out of
  reach financially, they tend to have larger
  endowments with more scholarships and financial
  aid available.

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Testing

• Take both SAT and ACT this winter/spring
• Take strongest test more than once. Many
  colleges will take highest scores (super
  scoring).
• Tougher College Admission Requirementsscores are
  more of a factor
• Many schools require that scores be sent directly
  from the testing agencies. Students should take
  advantage of the opportunity to send scores (4
  for FREE) when they test.
• There are a multitude of test prep resources out
  there. Start with the CHS Counseling website or
  testing agency web sites.
• CHS Prep course is offered in the spring and fall
  for SAT

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Financial Aid/Scholarships

• College and Career Resource Center Staff
  compiles/disseminates information about
  Scholarships
• Twitter and Facebook updates re Scholarships
• Scholarship Wall
• Scholarship Announcements
• College and Career Resource Center Staff sponsor
  financial aid and scholarship information
  session/workshops.
• Financial Aid/Scholarship Night January 22nd
• Class of 2016 Complete FAFSA next January
  (2016)
• Merit-Based Aid versus Need-Based Aid
• Scholarship resources/websites

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College Info on Facebook Twitter!

• Follow us on Twitter _at_CHSCollege411
• us on Facebook at
• Carmel High School College Counseling
• A great resource for
• College Admissions Information
• Application Deadlines
• Scholarships
• Financial Aid
• College Rep Visits
• Summer Programs
  

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Cyber Profile

• Whats on your Facebook?
• Pictures
• Status postings
• Links
• Cyber profiles on the internet are potentially
  available to anyone to view
• College admission offices and future employers
  can Google applicants

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Summary

• SCHEDULING TIMELINE FOR JUNIORS
• Class of 2016
• January 13, 2015 Student Scheduling
  Meetings during SRT (students receive materials)
• January 14, 2015 11th Grade Parent Meeting
  for Scheduling (630 p.m. auditorium)
• January 13-20, 2015 Online Course Registration
  System Open for Student Request Entry
• January 30, 2015 Deadline for Application
  Courses
• Prior to scheduling, students should prepare for
  their scheduling appointments by
• reading the info on worksheets.
• reading the Program of Studies.
• choosing courses and filling out online course
  requests completely.
• please have your parent/guardian review your
  choices with you
• complete and return required course applications
  for 2015-2016 by Jan. 30th.
• Jan. 21 Feb. 13 Students Individual
  Scheduling Appointments
• SRT teachers will have information about when
  each student will be meeting with the students
  counselor
• please remember that each counselor sets their
  own calendar and will use these dates as a
  guideline only

• Counselors will be setting individual
  appointments with their students
• Students will complete worksheets and online
  course registration with parents BEFORE the
  student meets with their counselor.
• Pay attention to scheduling deadlines. There will
  be
• no schedule changes after May
• 1 for next year.
• Students
• This is your schedule!
• Put thought into the classes that will both
  appeal to your areas of interest, and prepare you
  for your future.