Carmel Clay Schools
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL
Scheduling for Junior Year
Revised 11/14
Welcome
Emily Clark
Bettina Cool
Kris Hartman
Becky Stuelpe
Kelly Wernke
SCHEDULING TIMELINE FOR CURRENT SOPHOMORES
Class of 2017
November 4, 2014
November 5, 2014
Late October
November 4-10
January 30, 2015
Student Scheduling Meeting during SRT (students receive materials)
10th Grade Parent Meeting to review Scheduling
Teachers make online course recommendations. Teachers will discuss
these recommendations with students, and students will receive a
printout of the recommendations.
OCR open to students to select their classes
Deadline for Application Courses
Prior to scheduling, students should prepare for their scheduling appointments by:
• reading the info on worksheets
• reading the Program of Studies
• choosing courses and filling out online course requests (OCR) completely
• please have your parent/guardian review your choices with you
November 4 through 10 – Online Course Request system open for students to select classes
• Schedule changes can still be made after the OCR closes by submitting a schedule change form to
their counselor by March 1/May 1.
Nov 11 through Dec 12 - Students’ Individual Scheduling Appointments
• The students’ SRT teachers will have information about when each student will be meeting
with their counselor
• Please remember that each counselor sets their own calendar and will use these dates as a
guideline only
After scheduling appointments, students will be given a final copy of their course selections.
SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY
Students and parents are advised that all requests for
schedule changes for 2015-2016 must be made by
May 1, 2015
Requests for schedule changes made between
March 1 and May 1, 2015
will be honored if space is still available in the course.
After May 1, 2015, changes in a student’s schedule, for either semester,
may be made only for the following reasons:
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Errors made by the school in developing the schedule
The need for the school to balance class sizes
Medical reason with documentation
Change in program placement for students with learning problems, such
as adjustments in or assignments to special services or resource classes
Request to take courses to qualify for the Academic Honors Diploma or
Indiana Core 40
Failure of a course required for graduation
Failure of a prerequisite, i.e., anything that would prevent a student from
going on to a requisite course as published in the Program of Studies
book
Failure of a course required for entrance into post-secondary education
Request to add a course required for college (with documentation from
the college)
Adding a seventh course to replace a study hall
A student has failed with a teacher previously in a course, and he/she
gets the same teacher for exactly the same course
A student requests to attend the full year rather than be a mid-year
graduate
Move-in students who may need a second or third study hall because
we are unable to match courses (This applies only after the tenth day of
each semester)
Adding a class to continue the sequence of a year-long course
Adding a required course in lieu of an elective class.
APPLICATION/APPROVAL COURSE
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL 2015-2016 School Year
Application deadline is January 30 and applications must be
submitted prior to appointments with Counselor.
APPLICATION COURSES
Course
Department
STAT (Senior Teacher Assistant Team)
Student Assistant/Office Aids
AVID (enter and exit)
Internship
IS Computer Science
IS Computer Tech Support
Business Cooperative Experience
JEL
Radio Staff (2nd yr and beyond)
Television Staff (2nd yr and beyond)
Yearbook Pinnacle (2nd yr and beyond)
Hilite Newspaper (2nd yr and beyond)
Tech Systems
Work Based Learning
Education Professions
Kid’s Corner
International Baccalaureate Interest
SRT Math Tutor
Student Paid Lifeguard
PE II Waiver (ALT)
K-8 Mentoring
Peer Tutoring/Peer Facilitating
Administration
All Departments
AVID
Business
Business
Business
Business
Career Center
Communications
Communications
Communications
Communications
Engineering & Technology
Family Consumer Science
Family Consumer Science
Family Consumer Science
IB
Math
Physical Education
Physical Education
Social Studies
Special Education
Pick-up application from:
Counseling, Media Center (Ramos)
Counseling
AVID Teacher, Counseling
Counseling, F111
Counseling, F111
Counseling, F111
Teacher, Counseling, F111
Counseling
Teacher (Spilbeler)
Teacher (Kaiser)
Teacher (Laughrey)
Teacher (Streisel)
Teacher, Counseling, Website
Teacher, Counseling, Website
Teacher, Counseling, Website
Teacher, Counseling, Website
Will Ellery, Counseling
Math Teacher
Tenbrink, Counseling
Coach/Teacher
Pletcher in E216 (due Jan. 23)
Counseling
APPROVAL COURSES
Course
IS Photography
IS Art
IS Ceramics
Advanced Drama
Applied Music (Musical Arts)
Music Theory
Advanced Tech Theatre
Intermediate Piano
IS Performing Arts
Science Research
World Language Tutors
Department
Art
Art
Art
Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Science
World Language
Recommendation /Permission from:
Photo Teacher
Art Teacher
Art Teacher
Peterson
Kuskye
Counseling, Hite
Counseling, Seelig
Counseling, Paul
Counseling, Han
Marlow
World Language Teacher
Graduation Requirements
 Diploma types:
 Core 40
 Core 40 with Academic Honors
 Core 40 with Technical Honors
*The General Diploma will only be available after an
“Opt-out” meeting with Parents and Counselor.
With the Counselor’s help, it is the student’s responsibility to
know the graduation requirements for the diploma he or she
is earning. This information is available in the Program of
Studies online under Academics.
Core 40 Diploma
• 8 semesters of English
• 6 semesters of Math in grades 9 - 12 = at least Algebra I, Geometry and
Algebra II
•
Must be enrolled in a math or quantitative reasoning course each year of high
school (list of QR courses on page 11 of POS)
• 6 semesters of Science = Biology, Chemistry or Physics or ICP, and 2
semesters of additional classes
• 6 semesters of Social Studies = Geography/History of the World or World
History, plus U.S. History, Government and Economics
• 2 semesters of Physical Education
• 1 semester of Health
• 5 semesters of Directed Electives = World Language, Fine Arts, or a
Career/Technical area
• 6 Elective credits from any area
• Total of 40 credits
 Details are outlined in the Program of Studies
Core 40 with Academic Honors
 In addition to the basic Core 40 requirements:
 2 semesters of Math beyond Algebra II
 2 semesters of Fine Arts credit = any course from the Art or
Performing Art department
 6 or 8 credits in World Language = 3 years of one language or 2
years each of two different languages
 Total of 47 credits
 Semester grades must be at a C- or higher for all 47 credits
 Cumulative grade point average must be a 3.0 at the time of
graduation
 PLUS…..
Core 40 with AHD
additional requirements
 Complete ONE of the following:
A. 4 semesters of AP credit and complete corresponding exams
B. Complete 6 college credits worth of dual credit coursework
C. 4 semesters of IB courses and complete corresponding exams
D. Earn a composite score of 1750 or higher on the SAT with a
minimum score of 530 on each section (M, CR, W)
E. Earn a composite score of 26 on the ACT and complete the
writing section
F. Earn 2 of the following:
 3 college credit worth of dual credit coursework
 2 semesters of AP credit and complete corresponding exams
 2 semesters of IB credit and complete corresponding exams
 Details are outlined in the Program of Studies
Core 40 with Technical Honors
 In addition to the basic Core 40 requirements:
 Earn a minimum of 47 total credits
 All semester grades for the 47 credits must be a C- or higher
 Cumulative grade point average must be a 3.0 at the time of graduation
 Earn a minimum of 6 credits in a state-approved College & Career
Pathway and earn 1 of the following:
 Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential
 6 college credits of dual credit coursework from pathway priority courses
 Complete 1 of the following:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Any of the options listed under additional requirements for the AHD
Work Keys exam with minimum scores
Accuplacer exam with minimum scores
Compass exam with minimum scores
 Details are outlined in the Program of Studies
General Diploma
 8 semesters of English
 4 semesters of Math = Algebra I plus any other math course
 Must earn 2 credit in a math or quantitative reasoning course during the junior or
senior year. QR courses do not count as math courses.
 4 semesters of Science = Biology I and two semesters of physical or earth
sciences
 4 semesters of Social Studies = U.S. History, Government, 1 sem. of an
additional social studies course
 2 semesters of P.E.
 1 semester of Health
 6 semesters of credits in a college and career pathway
 5 semesters of flex credits
 6 elective credits
 40 total credits
 Details are outlined in the Program of Studies
Summer School
Scheduling will include summer school class selection
2 options for summer school =
• class at CHS
• online classes through Indiana Online Academy
Summer school at CHS:
*One session (June 1 – July 1)
*Monday –Thursday only
*8 am – 12 pm
* Limited class offerings at CHS include:
AP Government, AP Macroeconomics, PE I, PE II, or online
credit recovery for spring semester students who need to
complete courses
Summer School
Summer School through Indiana Online Academy (IOA):
*June 8 – July 23
*students register online through IOA: April 13 – June 2
*flexible hours
*maximum of 2 classes
*No charge
*courses available to CHS students currently in grades 9-11 include:
PE I, PE II, Health, College Entrance Preparation, any
course a student is eligible to take under the CHS retake
policy, any course in which a student needs to recover
credit, math courses in order for a student to get back on
sequence (cannot work ahead in math)
Course Selections
• Required Classes
English, Social Studies (U.S. History), Math, Science
• Electives
Art, Business, Communications, Engineering and
Technology, Family and Consumer Science,
Performing Arts, PE, World Language, JEL
• Plan Ahead
Pre-requisites are often required for upper-level
courses
English and U.S. History Choices
English
• English 11
• AP English Lit & Comp
• AP English Lang & Comp
• IB English HL (2-year course)
• English 11/U.S. History Block
• AP English Lit/AP U.S.
History Block
• AP Capstone Seminar
U.S. History
• U.S. History
• AP U.S. History
• ACP U.S. History
• IB History of the Americas
HL (2-year course)
• U.S. History/English 11 Block
• AP U.S. History/AP English
Lit Block
J. Everett Light Career Center
 An area career center that serves 12 school corporations in Hamilton, Boone,
and Marion counties
 Offers 25 Career-Technical education programs such as Cosmetology,
Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, EMT, Law Enforcement, Veterinary Assisting,
Welding, Health Care Careers, Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive
Service Technology, Introduction to Pharmacology, Manicuring, Advanced
Manufacturing Technology, Music/Sound Production and more
 Dual credit opportunities
 College bound students can benefit from these opportunities
 Morning or afternoon sessions – a CHS student will spend ½ day at JEL and
½ day at CHS
 CHS students earn 3 elective credits per semester for a JEL class
 JEL is located on the back side of North Central HS on 86th St.
 Open House on December 11th, 6-8 pm
 www.jelcc.com
Sample schedule:
Core 40 Diploma with JEL
Blue Day
1.
2.
3.
4.
English 11 (Block)
Algebra II
JEL – Medical Assisting
JEL Medical Assisting
Gold Day
US History (Block)
SRT
JEL Medical Assisting
JEL Medical Assisting
If the student takes JEL classes in the morning, they will lose
their SRT, but will gain another class.
Sample schedule:
Core 40 Diploma
Blue Day
1.
2.
3.
4.
AP English Lit
Algebra II
Theater Production
Choir
Gold Day
Chemistry
SRT
US History
Applied Music
(with approval)
 Alternate Classes: Astronomy, Geology
Sample Schedule:
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Blue Day
1.
2.
3.
4.
AP English Lit
Pre Calc/Trig Intermediate
Spanish III
Inform, Commun, & Tech
(Dual Credit)
 Alternate Classes: Fiber Arts, Accounting
Gold Day
Physics
SRT
US History
Ceramics 2
Sample Schedule:
Core 40 with Technical Honors
Blue Day
1.
2.
3.
4.
Gold Day
English 11
Algebra II
AP Physics I
SRT
US History
German I
Civil Engineering
Principles of
and Architecture
Engineering
 Alternate Classes: Drawing, Intro to Design Processes
Online scheduling (OCR)
Online Course Requests
 Students will complete the worksheet and choose
their courses online from home
 Parents should review the courses with their student
 Counselors will meet individually with students to
review selected courses, discuss their progress and
college and career information
 The OCR will close at the end of the day on
November 10
 Students may make changes to their schedule
through schedule change forms up to May 1, 2015
Internet Issue
You must use Firefox!
Do not use Internet
Explorer.
OCR
Georgewashington
Student’s user name
student number
Student name
Click on pencil
Student Name
After all your
selections have
been made click on
the “SUBMIT”
button.
Junior Year is Important!
Tougher Admission Requirements
More Colleges requiring:
Two years of a world language
4 years of math/ Pre Calc necessary for some colleges
SAT /ACT scores – important factor
Research colleges that fit your needs
Visit colleges
Plan to take SAT/ACT more than once
Visit the CHS Counseling Website
CCRC (College & Career Resource Center)
Office in Counseling Center, open on Gold Days
Excellent information on past acceptances
Offer informational meetings throughout the year
College Info on Twitter and
Facebook!
 Follow us on Twitter @CHSCollege411
 Like us on Facebook “Carmel High School
College Counseling”
 A great resource for:
 College Admissions Information
 Application Deadlines
 Scholarships
 Financial Aid
 College Rep Visits
 Summer Programs
Summary
Counselors will be setting
individual appointments with
their students
Students will enter their online
course requests with parents
before the student meets with
their counselor.
Pay attention to scheduling
deadlines. There will be
no schedule changes after May 1
for next year.
Students:
This is your schedule!
Put thought into the classes that
will both appeal to your areas of
interest, and prepare you for your
future.
SCHEDULING TIMELINE FOR SOPHOMORES
Class of 2017
November 4, 2014
November 5, 2014
Late October
November 4-10
January 30, 2015
Student Scheduling Meeting during SRT
(students receive materials)
10th Grade Parent Meeting to review Scheduling
Teachers make online course recommendations
OCR open to students to select their classes
Deadline for Application Courses
Prior to scheduling, students should prepare for their scheduling appointments by:
• reading the info on worksheets
• reading the Program of Studies
• choosing courses and filling out online course requests (OCR) completely
• please have your parent/guardian review your choices with you
November 4 through 10 –
Online Course Request system open for students to select classes
• Schedule changes can still be made after the OCR closes by submitting a schedule
change form to their counselor by March 1/May 1.
Nov 11 through Dec 12
- Students’ Individual Scheduling Appointments
• The students’ SRT teachers will have information about when each student will
be meeting with their counselor
• Please remember that each counselor sets their own calendar and will use
these dates as a guideline only
After scheduling appointments, students will be given a final copy of their course
selections.
Thank you!
 IB information immediately follows
 International Baccalaureate Diploma presentation by
Alllyson Wells-Podell
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Are you…
 Curious?
 Knowledgeable?
 A thinker?
 Communicative?
 Open-minded?
 A risk-taker?
 Balanced?
 Reflective?
…then IB could be for you!!
• Six (6) groups of advanced-level,
fully weighted courses
• Interdisciplinary approach to
learning
• Widely-respected by colleges and
universities—internationally
• Earn college credit and
scholarships
The IB Hexagon
COURSE OF STUDY:
11TH AND 12TH GRADE
1. English
2. World Languages
3. Social Studies
4. Science
5. Mathematics
6. Performing Arts or a 2nd core course
7. Theory of Knowledge
The Center of the Hexagon
What is Theory of Knowledge?
•
•
•
•
Discussion-based course
Ties together all disciplines of study
Students examine how we know what we know.
Topics change, and they are relevant and
current.
Example: What ethical responsibilities come with the
possession of knowledge?
Example: What is the difference between an Act of War and
an Act of Terror?
What is so special about the IB programme?
• Recognized around the world
 Curriculum benchmarked with rigorous
international standards
• Focuses on international perspectives of
learning and teaching; unique approach to
transdisciplinary learning
• Encourages students to participate in creative
and service-oriented activities
• IB students outperform their peers on state
assessments
• IB Diploma students have higher acceptance
rates to colleges
• IB Diploma students perform better in postsecondary education than their peers
The Common Application
Curriculum
In comparison with other college preparatory students at our school, the applicant's course selection
is:
Is the applicant an IB Diploma Candidate? Yes No
Ratings
Compared to other students in his or her class year, how do you rate this student in terms of:
No
basi
s
Below
Averag
e
Academic
Achievement
Extracurricular
accomplishment
s
Personal
qualities and
character
Overall
Averag
e
Good
(above
average
)
Very
good
(well
above
average
)
Excellen
t (top
10%)
Outstandin
g (top 5%)
One of the
top few I've
encountere
d
Balancing AP and IB: They BOTH
• Attract highly-motivated students
• Are rigorous and devoted to academic excellence
• Involve dedicated and creative teachers who
participate in intensive professional development
• Allow students to earn college credit
• Prepare students for the ACT and SAT
Advanced Placement
• Curriculum covers a broad
spectrum of ideas
• External assessment at
course’s end to national
standards
• Each course stands alone
International Baccalaureate
• Curriculum allows for
inquiry and depth of study
• Varied internal and external
assessments moderated
internationally
• Interdisciplinary approach
FURTHER QUESTIONS/
CONTACT
• YOUR COUNSELOR
or
• WELLERY@CCS.K12.IN.US