Columbia City High School
Transition from 8th to 9th Grade
Course Selection
Process
Information
Communication
Dates
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)
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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.
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Class of 2014 students will choose from these…
Diploma Types
 CORE 40
 CORE 40 w/Academic Honors
 CORE 40 w/Technical Honors
CORE 40
Total of 43 Credits
Foreign Language Encouraged
Fine Arts Encouraged
Graduation 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 Honors
Total of 48 Credits
(6-8) Credits Foreign Language Requirement
(2) Credits Fine Arts Requirement
Earn 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 + Exams
Two Dual Credit Courses (Attend a college or university and earn college credit)
Combination of (1) AP Course + Exam & (1) Dual Credit Course
Score 1200 SAT Verbal and Math Combined
Score 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 Honors
Total of 48 Credits
(6-8) Credits Foreign Language Requirement
(2) Credits Fine Arts Requirement
Earn 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:
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
Journalism & Broadcasting/Video POS
Performing Arts POS
Visual Arts POS
BUSINESS, FINANCE, MARKETING, AND CUSTOMER SERVICES CLUSTER
Business, Management, & Administration POS
Finance POS
Marketing, Sales & Service POS
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER
Architecture & Construction POS
Information Technology POS
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math POS
AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURING, AND TRANSPORTATION CLUSTER
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources POS
Manufacturing POS
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics POS
MEDICAL AND HEALTH RELATED SERVICES CLUSTER
Biotechnology Research & Development POS
Therapeutic & Diagnostics Services POS
SOCIAL, PERSONAL, AND PUBLIC SERVICES CLUSTER
Education & Training POS
Hospitality & Tourism POS
Human Services POS
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security POS
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/cdc/abeams.html
Chad Moore
Wayne Kreiger
Jeff Clark
Sarah Furthmiller
Kathy Harrod
Alissa Roberts
9th Graders will take:
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English- (2-3 trimesters)
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Honors English 9A & 9B
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English 9A & 9B
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English Lab + English 9A & 9B
Math- (2-3 trimesters)
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Determined by level of completion @ ISMS
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Algebra II A & B
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Algebra II Extended
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Algebra IA & IB
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Pre-Algebra A & B
Science - (2 trimesters)
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Honors Biology 9A & 9B
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Biology 9A & 9B
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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)
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World History Early & World History Modern
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Geography History of the Worlds A & B
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AP World History (10th grade year)
Electives
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Art
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Family Consumer Science Courses
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Agriculture
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Foreign Language (Determined by MAP, ISTEP scores, and English Placement)
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Freshmen Mentoring Program (FMP)
Freshmen Mentoring Program (FMP)
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Students will become accustomed to Columbia City High School.
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Monitor and improve academic progress. (C2G)
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Students will establish high school and career goals based on A.B.E.A.M.S.
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Students will learn of opportunities to become involved.
Electives
 Maybe specific to diploma choice
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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 Preparation
2. Project Based Learning
3. Honors/Core 40 Science Credit
4. Investigate an Interest
5. Leadership Development
6. Inspiring Elective
HORTICULTURE
LANDSCAPING
NATURAL RESOURCES
ALS: PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE
Intro to Animal Science
Animal Science I: Small Animals
Animal Science II: Large Animals
Animal Science III: Veterinary Science
G MECHANICS
Ag Mechanics I: Intro
Ag Mechanics II: Small Engines
Ag Mechanics III: Welding
Ag Mechanics IV: Adv Welding
FACS
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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:
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(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:
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Consumer Economics
Fashion and Textiles (Beginning and Quilting)
Interpersonal Relationships
Nutrition and Wellness (Beginning)
FACS
 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
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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.
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State Site: www.indianafccla.org
National Site: www.fcclainc.org
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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:
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Student’s Ability Level:
 CORE Placement of classes (English, Math, Science, Foreign Language)
 Determined by MAP & ISTEP scores
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Diploma Choice
 Core 40 Diploma
 Core 40 w/ Academic Honors
 Core 40 w/ Technical Honors
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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
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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
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Interpreting scores and PowerPoint Presentation
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/testing.html
 My College Quick Start
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http://www.collegeboard.com/
 Comparison Sheet (ACT vs. SAT)
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SAT/ACT TAB: http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/testing.html
 How to Sign-up
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College Board: SAT: http://www.collegeboard.com/
ACT: http://www.act.org/
21st Century Scholars
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8th Grade year is the last year to register
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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
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Contact Suzi Swinehart for application and information (ISMS Counselor)
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Mr. Murphy has application this evening available to interested families.
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Mr. Martin Murphy & Miss. Sarah Schmitz (Fort Wayne Contact)
Student Coordinator
Twenty-first Century Scholars
Indiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd
Walb Union Room G 27
260-481-4174
schmitzs@ipfw.edu
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:
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CCHS Guidance Homepage:
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/index.html
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The CCHS Course Description Guide (Detailed guide that displays CCHS
course offerings, perquisite information, and department flow charts for
sequencing of courses)
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CCHS 8th Grade Website Page:
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/isms_8_info.html
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CCHS Guidance Academics Page:
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/guidance/academics.html
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Career Development Center Page:
http://wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/cdc/index.html
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Information on ABEAMS, Programs of Study (POS), Career Related Links
Course Selection
Course Selection- CCHS Counselors
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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
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Course Fees
Grade Level
Average Cost
Reasoning
Elementary
$120.00
Flat Fee
Middle
8th grade $125.16
7th grade $125.43
6th grade $124.12
Flat Fee
High School
Varies ($100-$450)
Depends on course selection
Honors and “specialty” classes increase the fees
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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
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Fees are based 2008-2009 school year and may change per Board Approval
Communication
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Questions/concerns and/or changes directed to CCHS Counselor
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Contact Information:
Mr. Phil Fry, A-E
frypg@wccs.k12.in.us
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244-6136
ext. 3218
Ms. Sarah Maynard, F-Lh
maynardsa@wccs.k12.in.us
ext. 3219
Mrs. Kim Waugh, Director, LI-R
waughkd@wccs.k12.in.us
ext. 3213
Mr. Derek Yoder, S-Z
yoderda@wccs.k12.in.us
ext. 3208
Questions/concerns and/or changes completed by Friday, February 12, 2009.
Important Dates
Mark your calendars……
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Course Selection- w/ CCHS Counselors
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Section A-February 2nd at ISMS
Section B-February 3rd at ISMS
Section C-February 4th at ISMS
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Change CORE Placement form due Friday, February 5th
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ALL Schedule changes due Friday, February 12th
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FMP Call-Out Night Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:00pm
Questions