Welcome to
Columbia High School
Preview Night
for
Incoming Freshmen
Class of 2020
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016
6:30 PM
Jason Dandurand
Principal
(618) 281-2532
dandurand.jason@columbia4.org
@DandurandJason
Tonight’s Purpose
• 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
Handouts
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Freshman Course Selection Tool
CHS - Quick Reference Guide
CHS Honors, AP, SLU 1818, SWIC Handout
Clubs & Organizations Flyer
Handouts from Department (Open House session)
Transition to High School
• 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
Ericka Echelbarger
Guidance Counselor
L-Z
(618) 281-2508
echelbarger.ericka@columbia4.org
For Guidance Information & Important
Reminders follow us and sign up for:
@CUSD4Counselors
Remind
Graduation Requirements
24 credits are required for graduation from CHS
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(4)
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(1) from the Visual/Performing Arts,
Foreign Language, or Vocational Education
(3 ½)
Physical Education
(½)
Health
(½)
CCSA or higher level CPU
(½)
Consumer Education
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English
Math
Science
Social Studies
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Including 1 year of US History
1 semester of Government & Civics
1 semester of Social Studies elective
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Consumer Economics, Principles of
Business Management, Economics, Ag
Business Management
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20 hours of community service
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Successful completion of the required
state exam
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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) 281-2531
huels.angela@columbia4.org
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
must complete 8 full semesters
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
½ credit
Consumer Education: Consumer Economics, Economics, Agriculture Business Management,
2 credits
Foreign Language: 2 must be from the same foreign language (Spanish or German)
Principles of Business Management
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”
For more information...
You may access our 2016-17 Registration Handbook and Course
Descriptions online at:
http://chseagles.com/domain/717
Kathleen Kelley
Guidance Counselor
A-K
(618) 281-2509
kelley.kathleen@columbia4.org
Scheduling
• 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 Timeline
• January 19 – Presentation to 8th Graders & Parents
• January 20 - February 7 – Parents and students review Registration Handbook &
Course Descriptions and complete the Freshman Course Selection Tool.
• February 8 - 16 – 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.
Department Representatives
Course Offerings
English / Language Arts
Freshmen will take either...
• English I
or
• English I Advanced - must meet 2 of the 3 requirements:
– A’s 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
Informal
Algebra
Informal
Geometry
Informal
Algebra II
Pathway II
Pathway III
Algebra I
Algebra I
Informal
Geometry
Geometry
Geometry &
Algebra II
Informal
Algebra II
Algebra II
Pre Calc/
Trigonometry
Algebra III
Pre Calc/
Trigonometry
Probability
& Statistics
AP Calculus
AB
Probability
& Statistics
Science
Freshmen will take either...
• Biology
or
• Biology Advanced - must meet 2 of the 3 requirements:
– A’s 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 - 3.5 credits is required
• Weights - Teacher/Coach recommendation is required
• Health – ½ 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 student’s 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 10-12
• Veterinary Technology (grade 12)
• Agricultural Business Management - meets consumer education grad requirement
(grade 11)
FFA
• Students receive ¼ 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 student’s
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 & Parenting
Advanced Sewing
Adult Living
Nutrition / Culinary Arts
Foods & Nutrition
Interior Design
Advanced 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 Drafting
Precision Metal Production
Welding Technology
Carpentry
Mechanical Drafting
Production Technology
Construction Trades
Air Force Junior ROTC
Mission Statement: Develop CITIZENS OF
CHARACTER dedicated to serving their nation
and community
How do we do it?
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Cadet Leadership
NOT Air Force recruiters and NO military
commitment!
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Academic Studies
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Character/Life Skills Education
Prepare students for their future…whatever they
choose
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Community Service/Team Building
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Physical Training
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Field Trips/CIA
Comprised of:
Athletes/Cheerleaders/Dancers/Honor
Students/Etc.
Receive Physical Education Credit
Trips/Drill/Competitions
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Wear AFJROTC Uniform
OPEN HOUSE (until 8:00 p.m.)
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
room 126 with Mr. Hampton
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
room 108 with Ms. Vaughn
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AGRISICENCES
room 114 with Kara Cox
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
room 119 with Mr. Horner
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MUSIC
room 123 with Mr. Ryterski
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INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION
room 109 with Mrs. Pickett
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ART - room 100 with Mrs. Traube
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ROTC - library with Major Conley
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GERMAN - room 205 with Mr. Nickerson
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Ms. Randle, Social Worker is available in
office # 106
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SPANISH - room 200 with Mrs. Ottwell
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ENGLISH - room 102 with Ms. Andre
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MATH - room 216 with Mrs. Stevens
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SCIENCE - room 207 with Mrs. Clayton
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SOCIAL STUDIES - room 113 with Mr. Gagen
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