WELCOME to CHS
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Mr. Doughty, School Principal
Mr. Keefe, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Akers, School Counselor (A-L)
Mrs. Kramer, School Counselor (M-Z)
Graduation Requirements
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48 credits are needed for graduation (12 cr./yr.)
1 credit is awarded for each semester course passed
Recommended: 6 credit classes & a study hall each
semester
Students may elect to take 7 classes and no study hall
CHS Graduation Requirements
English – 8 credits (4 yrs.)
 Math- 6 credits (3 yrs.)
 Social Studies- 4 credits (2 yrs.)
 Science- 4 credits (2 yrs.)
 Health, P.E., Driver’s Ed.- 8 credits (4 yrs.)
 Electives- 18 credits
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Total = 48 credits
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Requirements
Diploma
4-Yr. College
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4 years
ENGLISH
4 years
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3 years
MATH
3 years
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2 years
SOCIAL STUDIES
3 years
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2 years
SCIENCE
3 years
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0 years
FOREIGN LANG.
2-4 years
What happens when I fail a
required class?
CHS Schedule
Early Bird
Tutorial
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4A Class
Period 4A Lunch
Period 4B Class
Period 4B Lunch
Period 5
Period 6
Period 7
7:50-8:35
8:40-8:55
9:00-9:50
9:50-10:35
10:40-11:25
11:30-12:15
11:30-12:00
12:05-12:50
12:20-12:50
12:55-1:40
1:45-2:30
2:35-3:20
Early Bird Classes
Only 2 classes are offered to Freshmen:
1. Algebra I
2. Biology I
o Start at 7:50 a.m.
o Bus riders cannot sign up for early bird classes
o Dismissed after 6th period
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Tutorial
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8:40 to 8:55 a.m.
Time to seek out
help from teachers
Make-up work if
you have been
sick
Freshmen Registration Form
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Required Freshmen courses: English or
Honors English, Biology I, Alg. I/Geometry/or
Honors Geometry, PE
 Academic Numeracy and Academic Literacy
 Electives: Choose 2 year-long courses or
4 semester-long courses
 Study Hall (the norm is 6 classes and 1 study
hall)
Freshmen Electives
Agriculture
Introduction to Agriculture
Art
Art 1
Business
Business Concepts
Computer Concepts I
Computer Concepts II
Entrepreneurship
Family & Consumer Science
Food & Nutrition I & II
Textiles and Designs
Child Development I & II
More Electives…
Foreign Language
French 1
Spanish 1
Social Studies
Current World Issues
Physical Geography
Music
Band
Concert Choir
Weighted Grades
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All regular courses have the grade weight of 1.0
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The following courses have a grade weight of 1.1: Honors English
I, II, III,, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra 2, Trigonometry,
DC Algebra with Trigonometry, Chemistry I, Physics, Spanish IV,
French IV
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The following courses have a grade weight of 1.25: AP European
History, AP U.S. History, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, DC Calculus,
DC Statistics, AP Studio Art, DC Composition 1, DC Literature
Four Year Plan
Sophomore Year
1st Semester
2nd Semester
1. English
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English
2. Modern European History/Civics
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Modern European History/Civics
3. Math
3.
Math
4. Science (Physical)
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Science (Physical)
5. Driver’s Ed./Health
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Driver’s Ed./Health
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8. (early bird)
8.
(early bird)
Driver’s Education
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Must be 15 years of age
 Completed one semester of high school
 Must earn all C’s or better on mid-term
grades of the first semester
 Will be invited to enroll in Driver’s Education by
letter from the guidance office. Students do not
sign up for it.
Four Year Plan
Junior Year
1st Semester
2nd Semester
1. English
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English
2. American History
2.
American History
3. Math
3.
Math
4. Physical Education
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Physical Education
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8. (early bird)
8.
(early bird)
Four Year Plan
Senior Year
1st Semester
2nd Semester
1. English
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English
2. Consumer Ed. (1st or 2nd Sem.)
2.
Consumer Ed. (1st or 2nd Sem.)
3. Physical Education
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Physical Education
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8. (early bird)
8.
(early bird)
Transitioning from 8th grade to
High School
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Freshmen Orientation
 Get involved with sports, clubs, and
other organizations
Extra Curricular Activities
Sports
Clubs & Organizations
Basketball
Volleyball
Football
Track
Softball
Baseball
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Trojets
Cheerleading
Soccer
Wrestling
Chess Club
Family & Consumer Science Club
French Club
French National Honor Society
Spanish Club
Spanish National Honor Society
National Honor Society
Music National Honor Society
FFA
Scholastic Bowl
Speech & Drama Team
Student Council
Art Club
CHS Press
CHS News
Athletic Eligibility at CHS
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Must pass 5 classes the semester
prior to season to be eligible
During the season one must be
passing 5 classes on a weekly basis
Eligibility is checked every
Wednesday
Future College Athletes
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NCAA Eligibility Requirements
Core Classes: English, Math, Science,
Social Studies & Foreign Languages
Must get good grades in core classes all
4 years
www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
20 minute Individual Appointments
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Appointments are strongly encouraged, but not
required this year
 Appointment times are Feb. 1st – 5th, from 8
a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
 Parents who schedule an appointment on
Feb. 1st do not have an advantage over the
appointments on Feb. 5th
 Appointments will be held at the middle school
Online Appt. Scheduling
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The window to schedule an appointment on Skyward
opens at 8:00 a.m. on January 14th
All parents are encouraged to make their appointments
through Skyward. If you do not have internet access or
need assistance, call 639-5020 to schedule your
appointment.
As of Feb. 1st, the online scheduling closes. Parents
must call the middle school to schedule an appointment
after Feb. 1. Call 639-6000.
Things to remember…..
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Take the packet home, talk about your
classes with your parent
Encourage your parent to schedule an
appointment
If no appointment, you must return your
green registration form to the office by
Feb. 1st