Welcome to Columbia High School Preview Night for Incoming Freshmen Class of 2020 TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, :30 PM Jason Dandurand Principal (618) To welcome and introduce parents of incoming freshmen to CHS To provide information on our scheduling process To give you an overview of our course offerings and academic advisement policy Tonights Purpose Freshman Course Selection Tool CHS - Quick Reference Guide CHS Honors, AP, SLU 1818, SWIC Handout Clubs & Organizations Flyer Handouts from Department (Open House session) Handouts We want our students to become self-advocates and learn to become more independent Become college and career ready Communicate and collaborate with different people Be able to compete in a global economy and become a productive citizen when they leave CHS Transition to High School Ericka Echelbarger Guidance Counselor L-Z (618) @CUSD4Counselors For Guidance Information & Important Reminders follow us and sign up for: Remind Graduation Requirements 24 credits are required for graduation from CHS (4)English (3)Math (2)Science (2)Social Studies Including 1 year of US History 1 semester of Government & Civics 1 semester of Social Studies elective (1)from the Visual/Performing Arts, Foreign Language, or Vocational Education (3 ) Physical Education ()Health ()CCSA or higher level CPU ()Consumer Education Consumer Economics, Principles of Business Management, Economics, Ag Business Management 20 hours of community service Successful completion of the required state exam For meeting college admission standards, we recommend 4 years of English, 4 years of Math, 3 years of lab science, 3 years of social studies, and at least 2 years of foreign language Angela Huels Assistant Principal (618) Weighted Grades All freshmen level courses have the same regular weight. Certain CHS courses will carry a weighted GPA (Grade Point Average) value to give students a small boost to their GPA for earning a passing grade in a weighted class. Graduating with Honors Graduating with Honors must complete 8 full semesters Students meeting course requirements and finishing in the top 10% will be recognized as summa cum laude Students meeting course requirements and finishing in the top 11-20% will be recognized as magna cum laude 4 credits English: including Eng II Advanced, Eng III Advanced, and AP English Language & Composition 3 credits Math: at least two semesters must be selected from Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, or Probability & Statistics 3 credits Science: including Biology, Chemistry and one of the advanced science courses: Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry, or Physics 3 credits Social Studies credit Consumer Education: Consumer Economics, Economics, Agriculture Business Management, Principles of Business Management 2 credits Foreign Language: 2 must be from the same foreign language (Spanish or German) For more information Registration Handbook and Course Descriptions You may access our Registration Handbook and Course Descriptions online at: Kathleen Kelley Guidance Counselor A-K (618) The high school builds its master schedule based on the student class requests; the master schedule is then used to determine staffing needs and number of sections for the school year. Only schedules that require correction due to inaccurate information or a verified schedule conflict will be changed. Scheduling January 19 Presentation to 8 th Graders & Parents January 20 - February 7 Parents and students review Registration Handbook & Course Descriptions and complete the Freshman Course Selection Tool. February Counselors will be at the middle school to meet with students, answer questions, review Registration form, and input course selections. Students need to bring the completed worksheet with them. Parents do not need to attend. February 19 Course verification forms due. Scheduling Timeline Course Offerings Department Representatives English / Language Arts Freshmen will take either... English I or English I Advanced - must meet 2 of the 3 requirements: As in middle school English & Reading (93% or higher) Earn 90% or above on the English I placement exam Have teacher approval Mathematics All freshmen will be scheduled into... Algebra I Students in need of additional support by teacher recommendation may be scheduled into... Informal Algebra I Students who wish to take AP Calculus their senior year Double up in math their sophomore year taking both Geometry and Algebra II CHS Mathematics Flow Chart Pathway I Pathway II Pathway III Informal Algebra Informal Geometry Informal Algebra II Algebra I Informal Geometry Informal Algebra II Algebra III Algebra II Pre Calc/ Trigonometry Probability & Statistics Algebra I Geometry & Algebra II Pre Calc/ Trigonometr y AP Calculus AB Probability & Statistics Science Freshmen will take either... Biology or Biology Advanced - must meet 2 of the 3 requirements: As in middle school Science classes (93% or higher) Earn 90% or above on the Advanced Biology assessment Have teacher approval Social Studies Freshmen will take either... World Geography or World History - Overview Physical Education Physical Education credits is required Weights - Teacher/Coach recommendation is required Health credit required for graduation Students may be exempt and waive PE for the following reasons: Participation in the Marching Band Participation in ROTC (grades 11-12) ongoing participation in interscholastic athletics Student must enroll in academic classes which are required for graduation and for admission to an institution of higher learning provided that failure to take the course would result the student being at risk to not graduate or denied admission Stated in the students IEP Driver Education All students are required to provide their social security # and birthdate Driver Education course fee of $100 $20 fee payable to the State of Illinois Illinois mandates 30 hours of class work, six hours of driving, six hours of observation time, 50 hours behind the wheel with a parent Must complete the classroom portion before they are permitted to complete the driving phase Business Computer Concepts & Software Applications Information Processing (SWIC) - - must have taken CCSA first or successfully completed Technology A & B at CMS HTML (SWIC) - must have taken CCSA first or successfully completed Technology A & B at CMS A $20 vocational fee applies for each course Agrisciences Freshmen may take as elective credit or science credit the following. Basic Agricultural Science - Counts as a Science credit Introduction to Agricultural Industry Other courses for Science credit include: Basic Horticultural Science (grades 10-12) Biological Science Applications in Agriculture (Animals & Plants) grades Veterinary Technology (grade 12) Agricultural Business Management - meets consumer education grad requirement (grade 11) FFA Students receive credit for the successful completion of their SAE record book. Although participation in FFA is not required to take an Ag class, it is encouraged. Individualized Education Special Education courses are chosen based on the students IEP (Individualized Education Plan) which is developed annually by the IEP team. Foreign Language Course Offerings. Spanish I Spanish II - completion of Spanish A & B at CMS or German I German II - completion of German A & B at CMS Performing Arts Band Marching, Concert, Pep Contemporary Symphonic Choir Chorus - Bass Chorus - Treble Show Choir Music Appreciation Family & Consumer Sciences Introduction to Sewing A $20 vocational education fee applies for each semester course. Consumable projects by a student may require additional expenses Additional high school course offerings include (grades 10-12): Child Development & ParentingFoods & Nutrition Advanced SewingAdult LivingInterior Design Nutrition / Culinary ArtsAdvanced Culinary Visual (Fine) Arts Introduction to Art Drawing & Design - prerequisite is Intro to Art Sculpture - prerequisite is Intro to Art Industrial Technology CAD Communications - prerequisites include CCSA (or Technology A & B) Production Technology Additional high school course offerings include: (grades 10-12) Architectural DraftingCarpentryMechanical Drafting Precision Metal ProductionProduction Technology Welding TechnologyConstruction Trades Air Force Junior ROTC Mission Statement: Develop CITIZENS OF CHARACTER dedicated to serving their nation and community NOT Air Force recruiters and NO military commitment! Prepare students for their futurewhatever they choose Comprised of: Athletes/Cheerleaders/Dancers/Honor Students/Etc. Receive Physical Education Credit How do we do it? Cadet Leadership Academic Studies Character/Life Skills Education Community Service/Team Building Physical Training Field Trips/CIA Trips/Drill/Competitions Wear AFJROTC Uniform OPEN HOUSE (until 8:00 p.m.) ENGLISH - room 102 with Ms. Andre MATH - room 216 with Mrs. Stevens SCIENCE - room 207 with Mrs. Clayton SOCIAL STUDIES - room 113 with Mr. Gagen PHYSICAL EDUCATION room 119 with Mr. Horner INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION room 109 with Mrs. Pickett ROTC - library with Major Conley Ms. Randle, Social Worker is available in office # 106 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY room 126 with Mr. Hampton FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE room 108 with Ms. Vaughn AGRISICENCES room 114 with Kara Cox MUSIC room 123 with Mr. Ryterski ART - room 100 with Mrs. Traube GERMAN - room 205 with Mr. Nickerson SPANISH - room 200 with Mrs. Ottwell