Center Grove High School
WELCOMES YOU!February 19, 2013Incoming Freshmen
Parent Scheduling Night
AGENDA Introduction of Staff Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting Guidance and Counseling
Services Scheduling Timeline/Process Honors Classes CGHS Programs Question and Answer Early College Meeting -
immediately following
Administrative Staff
Mr. Matt Shockley, PrincipalMr. Benji Betts, Assistant PrincipalMrs. Sandy Hillman, Assistant
PrincipalMrs. Amy Howie, Assistant PrincipalMr. Jacob Short, Dean of Students
www.centergrove.k12.in.us/cghs
Counseling Staff A-By Mrs. Pam Price, Director C-Gre Mrs. Kathy
Buckingham Gri-Ma Mr. Dwayne Marshall Mc-Sc Mrs. Connie Poston Se-Z Mrs. Jean Welton Early College Miss Lindsay Bentz
Guidance Secretary Mrs. Karen Cornett
Registrar Mrs. Beth Duffey
Tonight’s PurposeExplain the high school
scheduling process, timelines and expectations
Educate you on high school terminology and programs
Answer questions/concernsProvide opportunity to make
online requests
General CGHS Information
Daily ScheduleNumber of Courses each yearGeneral Graduation
Requirements
Academic Guide Highlights
Grading Procedures Grading Scale Regular/Weighted GPA Semester Grade Calculation
Diploma Information & Graduation Requirements Core 40 Core 40 w\Academic Honors Core 40 w\ Technical Honors
CGHS Course Descriptions
Scheduling Timeline Students received scheduling information and course
selection forms from middle school counselors that included recommendations for the following:
Honors Courses World Language CoursesRead 180/English LabsAlgebra EnrichmentEarly College
Parent information meeting Parents/students complete online form to request to drop/add
courses Online course requests open Students complete course selection forms and return to
middle school counselors by February 5 Students complete online course requests completed by
Monday, February 5
Scheduling Timeline Master schedule built based on student requests Students schedule courses online in early May (more
information will be provided in April) Student schedules are checked and conflicts resolved
www.centergrove.k12.in.us
This will read as “Courses for 2013-2014” on your Skyward homepage when you are in the high school entity.
When you log in, you will be in in the middle school entity. Select Center Grove High School from the drop down menu.
2013-2014
2013-2014
2013-2014
2013-2014
2013
2012-2013
2012-2013
2012
2013-2014
2013-2014
Guidance & Counseling Services
Academic Counselingwww.centergrove.k12.in.us/guidance
Individual Counseling Academic/Vocational Testing
PSAT, SAT, ACT, EXPLORE, PLAN, ECA
Post-Secondary PlanningCollege/Vocational School/Military/WorkforceFinancial Aid/Scholarships/College ApplicationsNCAA Clearinghouse
Schedule Change Policy
Students will not be able to drop any course unless the request meets the following criteria:
need to meet high school graduation requirements need to meet college entrance requirements need to balance over-crowded classes an error in computer entry late staff changes
Requested changes related to teacher assignments, lunch assignments, and class periods. etc. will not be considered.
Students who in enroll in year long courses are committing to the course for both semesters.
Honors CoursesPreparation for Advanced Placement
(AP) and college-level workMore critical thinkingMore intensive reading and writing
assignmentsSelf-discipline and motivation is
necessaryGood organizational skills are
important
Other ProgramsEarly College Center Grove Global CampusCentral Nine Career CenterThe Academy of FinanceProject Lead the Way
EngineeringProject Lead the Way Bio-Med
Freshman EventsParent Coffee
April 23, 7:00-8:00 in HS Media Center
April 15, 7:00-8:00 @ MSN April 18, 7:00-8:00 @ MSC
Freshman Orientation July 23, 8:00-12:30
Freshman Registration July 23, 5:30-8:00
Freshman FroYo Party July 31, 6:00-8:00 pm @ CGHS
Scheduling ChecklistElective courses selected for each
semester (not including study hall)Six alternate courses selectedOnline course requests completedParent and student signature
Question and AnswerDepartment RepresentativesEarly CollegeCenter Grove Global CampusProject Lead the WayAcademy of FinanceCounselorsAdministratorsComputers available for course
requests
Remember…Course selection forms and online requests are
due to your middle school guidance office Monday, February 25!