CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

NEW STUDENT INFORM ATION

DIRECTORY: Phone - All offices except guidance - 853-3331: Guidance office - 858-3408

PRINCIPAL: Andy Byers

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: Doug Gresham, Holly Arnold

COUNSELORS: Sarah Elaman-Seniors, Missy Fanok-Juniors, Kerri Holland-Sophomores,

Ashley Tempel-Freshmen, Lee Ann Laune-Special Education

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First Day of School Full Day –Monday, August 12, 2013

Students will report to homeroom as shown on signs posted in hallways.

Dismissal - (Bus Students -2:40 pm, Drivers – 2:45 pm.)

Second Full Day Report to Homeroom –Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 7:30 a.m.

Dismissal – (Bus Students - 2:40 pm, Drivers – 2:45 pm)

Attendance Closed Campus - No student leaves during the day unless dismissed through the

office. Students reporting to school late must check in at the attendance office.

Attendance is checked each period. Any student who misses more than 10 days of

class without a doctor's excuse will not be given credit for the semester.

Textbooks All books are distributed in the classroom after school begins. Book rental prices

range from $12.00 to $36.00 per subject. Book rental will be collected

approximately a month after school begins.

Class Fees Some classes require a fee which is used for additional materials. Teachers will

discuss fees with students in class.

Bus Transportation Call the Transportation Department at 897-0495 about questions concerning bus

issues.

Food Service Students can obtain a plate lunch for $2.00 (adults - $2.50). Second plate lunches

are $2.25. Lunch service is also available a la carte (each item priced separately).

Breakfast is also available for $1.25. Free lunch program applications are available.

Grade Reporting Grade reports are provided to students and parents at 9 week intervals. The first

grading period ends October 11, 2013.

Our goal is to provide learning experiences for you and others who attend this school. We intend to do

this to the best of our time and abilities. Please call on us if we can be of further help.

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Parents,

You are invited and encouraged to become a member of the Castle Knights P.T.O., a parent-teacher

organization formed primarily to serve as a parent support group for Castle High School. Dues are $10

and can be turned in to the principal’s office.

If you have any questions, please contact Susan Schultheis at home 853-0560 or cell# 305-4924.

Email: ss101463@aol.com

Indiana’s Diplomas There are three diploma options in Indiana. They are:

Core 40

Core 40 with Academic Honors

Core 40 with Technical Honors Please review the chart below which shows what courses are required of each diploma. Academic Honors and Technical Honors diplomas also have a 3.0 GPA requirement and require a minimum grade of C or better in all classes that count toward that diploma.

Course and Credit Requirements

English/ Language Arts

8 credits

Including a balance of literature, composition and speech.

Mathematics 6 credits (in grades 9-12) 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry

2 credits: Algebra II Or complete Integrated Math I, II, and III for 6 credits. Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school

Science 6 credits 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2 credits: any Core 40 science course

Social Studies

6 credits 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World

Directed Electives

5 credits World Languages Fine Arts Career and Technical Education

Physical Education

2 credits

Health and Wellness

1 credit

Electives* 6 credits (College and Career Pathway courses recommended)

40 Total State Credits Required

Schools may have additional local graduation requirements that apply to all students * Specifies the number of electives required by the state. High school schedules provide time for many more electives during the high school years. All students are strongly encouraged to complete a College and Career Pathway (selecting electives in a deliberate manner) to take full advantage of career and college exploration and preparation opportunities.

Effective beginning with students who enter high school in 2012-13 school year (class of 2016).

For the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma, students must:

Complete all requirements for Core 40.

Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits.

Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages).

Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits.

Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.

Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams

B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list

C. Earn two of the following:

1. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority course list,

2. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams,

3. 2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams.

D. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, mathematics and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each

E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section

F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams.

For the Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma, students must:

Complete all requirements for Core 40.

Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:

1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or

2. Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits

Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.

Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

Complete one of the following,

A. Any one of the options (A - F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors

B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information-Level 5.

C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75.

D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass; Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.

with Technical Honors (minimum 47 credits)

with Academic Honors (minimum 47 credits)

KNIGHTS KICK-OFF Class of 2017

What is it? KNIGHTS KICK-OFF is the first step in your orientation to Castle High School. It is a one-day orientation for incoming ninth graders that is led by a group of Senior Mentors. Why should I attend? You should attend so that you can:

Get your schedule, locker, and combination Meet your Senior Mentor Learn how to get around Castle High School Learn about school rules and the many activities available at Castle High School Make new friends Meet people coming from other schools Get reacquainted with fellow classmates

When and where is it? Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM Parent Meeting sponsored by the PTO from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the auditorium Enter by the high school’s main doors located on the west side of the building. Students participating in fall sports or band will be excused from practice in order to attend this important event. Fee? $25.00 for a class T-shirt, refreshments, student package, and an outstanding program. No student will be denied the opportunity to participate because of inability to pay the fee. Any student needing help in this area should contact Ashley Tempel, Freshman Counselor, at 858-3408. Questions? Call Castle High School Guidance Department at 858-3408. How do I register? Cut along this line and send with $25 registration fee to your middle school office. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Registration Information Please return this form to your middle school office by Wednesday, February 13th. Include your check payable to Castle High School. Print Last Name: _______________________ First Name: _________________________

T-Shirt Size: ______________ Male_____ Female_____

Parent’s Name: ______________________________ Daytime Phone # _________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

We encourage you to become a KNIGHTS KICK-OFF Patron with an additional contribution of:

$5_____$10_____$20_____$50_____Other_____ Thank you!

Freshman Enrollment Form Student’s Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: ____________ Please Print Last First MI Middle School(select current school): _____ Castle North Middle School _____ Castle South Middle School _____ Other, Please list ______________________

Diploma Track (select one): _____ Core 40 with Academic Honors _____ Core 40 with Technical Honors _____ Core 40

Please look at castlehs.com under the academic tab for complete course descriptions. Required Courses Only parents whose children are coming from outside of the Warrick County School Corporation need to complete this column. CNMS and CSMS students will be placed in English, math, and science courses per their

recommendations from their 8th

grade teachers. __x__ 036 Homeroom

__x__ 011 Lunch

__x__ 501 Physical Education

English (select one): 8th grade Teacher: __________________ _____ 095 English 9 Basic

_____ 097 English 9 Integrated

_____ 099 English 9 Advanced

Mathematics (select one): 8th grade Teacher: __________________

_____ 319 Algebra Transition

_____ 321 Algebra I

_____ 333 Geometry

_____ 335 Geometry Advanced

Science (select one): 8th grade Teacher: _________________

_____ 252-253 Physical/Life Science (Pre-Core 40)

_____ 273 Biology I

_____ 275 Biology I Advanced

DUE February 13th, 2013 to CNMS and CSMS or send it to Ashley Tempel, Freshman Counselor,

3344 Highway 261 Newburgh, IN 47630

Elective Courses Choose TWO (2) From this ENTIRE Column _____ Foreign Language

If choosing a foreign language, please rank all options in order of preference, 1 being the first choice.

_____ 151 Japanese I

_____ 161 French I

_____ 171 German I

_____ 191 Spanish I

_____ 401 Business Foundations

_____ 415 Digital Citizenship/Information

Communication and Technology

_____553 Interpersonal Relationships/Careers

_____5960 Fundamentals of Agriculture

_____ 702 Beginning Band

_____ 705 Percussion

_____ 730 Concert Choir

_____ 801 Intro. to Two-Dimensional Art

_____ 869 Fine Art Connection (Academic Honors Only)

The following courses are semester-long options. If you are interested in a tech class, please choose your first semester option. You will be placed in a different tech class for second semester.

_____ 609 Drafting

_____615 Woods

_____ 618 Metals

_____619 Auto

Please complete the back side of this form.

Student’s Career Plan Student’s Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ____________ Please Print Last First MI Graduation Year: ______________________

Home Phone: _________________________

Street: ___________________________________________________ City: ____________________

Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________________________________

Father’s Work Place: ___________________________ Father’s Daytime Phone: __________________

Mother’s Work Place: __________________________ Mother’s Daytime Phone: __________________

Parent’s E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________

Educational/Vocational Training Level Choice (select one):

_____ Four-year College or University (Bachelor’s Degree)

_____Two-year College or University (Associate’s Degree)

_____ Technical School (Vocational Training)

_____ Military Service

_____ Apprentice Program

_____ On-the-Job Training

_____ Work

Career Area(s) of Interest: _______________________________________________________________

Student’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________________

Warrick County School Corporation 300 East Gum Street

P. O. Box 809

Boonville, IN 47601

(812) 897-0400

HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY

School District _________________________________________________ Student’s Name _________________________________ Date __________ Date of Birth _____________ Grade ________ School Year ____________ To be completed by parents upon student enrollment to determine student’s status as language minority. 1. What is the language the student first spoke? ______________________ 2. What language does the student speak at home? ____________________ 3. What language does the student speak most often? __________________

If a language other than English is indicated for any question, the student will be given a placement test to determine a level of proficiency and considered to be a language minority student. If the student is not proficient they will be enrolled in our ESL program to receive additional help with academic English development to become proficient in academic vocabulary development and academic subjects such as reading and writing. A required LAS Links test will be given annually to assess level (1-5) of English proficiency and measure growth. Revised February 2011