WELCOME TO
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL!

 Freshmen Center
 Diploma Types
 Using the Program of Studies
 Course Selections for the
Freshman year
 Scheduling Process

What does the CHS school day look like?

BLUE DAY
Period 1-B
GOLD DAY
7:50 to 9:20 Period 1-G
Period 2-B
(Class)
9:30 to 11:03 Period 2-G
(SRT)
Period 3-B 11:03 to 1:23 Period 3-G
A lunch 11:03 to 11:38
B lunch 11:46 to 12:13
C lunch 12:21 to 12:48
D lunch 12:56 to 1:23
Period 4-B 1:33 to 3:05 Period 4-G
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What are the different
Diploma Types?

State Recognized Diploma
Types
Core 40
Academic/
Technical
Honors
• This is the diploma that all students are working towards.
• Details are on Page 2 of the Program of
Studies.
• The Honors diplomas add additional rigor to the requirements of the
Core 40 diploma.
Instead of 40 credits students must earn 47 credits.
• Details are on page 3 of the Program of Studies.

Core 40 Diploma

How do you use the
Program of
Studies?

Using the Program of
Studies

Information contained in the Program of Studies:
 Courses are listed by departments and the departments are in alphabetical order
 Name of Course/Credits/Credit Weight
 Course description
 Prerequisites
 Open to which grades
 Flow charts

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

Course Selections for the
Freshman Year
All Freshmen will take the following:
 ENGLISH
 MATH -Students Math placement will be determined later, based on performance in the 8 th grade math course.
 BIOLOGY

Course Selections for the
Freshman Year (Con’t)
Most Freshmen will take PE I/II
(Options-Summer school, Waiver)
Most Freshmen will take a Social
Studies:
 World Geography, World History, Hon. Pre-
IB World History/Hon. Pre-IB Eng (World
History+Eng) or AP World History
Many Freshmen will take/continue a
World language
Most Freshmen will have at least one
ELECTIVE

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

COURSE SELECTION
SHEET

o Freshman Center Counselors will provide scheduling information during
8 th grade Science classes.
o During these meetings, students will receive a scheduling worksheet and instruction packet. Students will learn how to use the scheduling worksheet and how to access the on-line scheduling system. They will take materials home and, with their parents, select their 9 th grade courses on-line .

SCHEDULING PROCESS – next step o A FC Counselor will meet individually with each student, checking the course requests that were selected using the on-line system over the weekend.
Questions will be answered and any necessary adjustments will be made to the student’s schedule. o After the student has met with the counselor, parents may view the finalized course requests on-line.

This is a copy of the
Worksheet

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OCR

Student’s user name
Student’s student number

Click on the Pencil

CLICK

Click on
“View
Course
Requests”

Jane Doe

• Thursday evening through Monday at midnight following classroom presentation.
• Monday after midnight the on-line will be locked so only counselors can make changes.

How do I change my schedule after meeting with the
Counselor
Two ways:
1. Pick up a schedule change form from the middle school
2. Email the assigned Counselor at CHS

Hints for
Making a
GOOD
Schedule
• Understand the demands of an AP, Pre IB or Honors course(s)
• Put the electives in the order of importance (so we will know what to drop in case a lab is needed.)
• Take the necessary time to plan your courses for a great 9 th grade year.
• Consider your out-ofschool commitments when planning your schedule.

What Help is Available if I get
Confused or have Additional
Questions?

1.
Parent Coffees:
 Carmel MS, January 14 (8:30-10am)
 Clay, January 21 (8:30-10am)
 Creekside MS, January 28 (8:30-10am)
 CHS, February 10, (Evening-7pm)
2. Program of Studies
3. Website: carmelhighschool.net
4. Phone or email Counselor

Option III- Must sign form every time you want a transcript sent.

Students will be notified only if they did not get the class or are waitlisted
.
No reminders will be sent so just show up!

Greyhound
Kick-off
Form
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 for $15. Keep the top part for your records to help you remember if you registered.

Now where do I go????