Welcome to Campus High School

1. Welcome toCampus High School Parent Meeting February 4th 2013

2. Class of 2016 Freshman Counselor Jeff Michael

3. Enrollment Timeline • February 13th and 14th Pre-Enrollment Campus High School by appointment or Walk-ins Wed. 5-8pm Thur. 8-12, 1-4, 5-8 • July- Postcard received Go on line see classes and finish enrollment. • August-Go to Campus and have ID picture taken • August New Student Orientation:

4. Transition from Middle Schoolto Campus High School Transition years are difficult due to differences between schools. • Grading Differences. • Level of expectation changes. • Schools schedule changes. • Policy & Procedural changes. • School environment changes.

5. CHS grades continue from the 1st day of school to the end of the semester. The final grade determines credit in the course. • Progress reports are done every 9 weeks

6. CHS every class counts toward graduation requirements.

7. High School teachers expect more from their students. • Longer, more detailed assignments. • More assignments & projects to be completed at home. • Unit Tests and Final Exams count as a greater percentage of the course grade.

8. Schedule: • CHS Students are on a Block Schedule with 4 – 80 minute classes on alternating days.

9. Regular DayAlternating Black & White 1stBlock 7:50-9:12 2nd Block 9:18-10:42 3rdBlock 10:48-12:49 4thBlock 12:55-2:17 5th: Seminar 2:23-3:05

10. Lunch Lunch Start Return Tardy 1st 10:42 11:07 11:10 2nd 11:07 11:31 11:35 3rd 11:32 11:57 12:00 4th 11:57 12:23 11:25 5th 12:23 12:49 12:55

11. Haysville Middle School vs. Campus High School • Advisory / Seminar Period 5th block • Work on assignments, get help from teachers, make up tests, labs, etc. • Club meetings, school assemblies, etc.

14. Each Check Mark = one semester (half a year)

15. Enrollment Form REQUIRED COURSES (Check both Fall & Spring) • 9 English / 9 Honors English* • World Studies/Pre-AP World Studies (one check) • Mathematics (select both semesters) • Algebra I • Geometry • Science (select both semesters) • Lab Studies • Earth Science • Biology • Honors Biology* • PE (select both semesters)

16. Enrollment Form • Electives • Full Year Electives • Semester Electives • Alternates (select 4 total) Mark with an “A”

17. Fine Arts • Required by the State can take any time in the next 4 years One credit of Fine Arts Intro to Art Drawing 1 Into Theatre Ceramics Band Jazz Choir Humanities Orchestra Art Glass & Woods Forensics All Semester classes ½ Credit

18. Graduation Requirements 4 English 3 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts 12 Electives 27 Total Credits

19. Curriculum Guide Campus Web site www.usd261.com/pdffiles/Curriculum_Guide All classes listed with their Prerequisite. Page 7 – Graduation requirements.

20. Number of Credits Required for Grade Level Classification • Freshman < 6 • Sophomore 6 + • Junior 13 + • Senior 20 +

21. Failure is Not an Option • In most cases, students fail classes due to missing assignments rather than not understanding content.

22. Help is Available • Most teachers are available before or after school with prior arrangement • Seminar • Campus High School Tutoring Program

23. Campus High Tutoring Program • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • 3:05 to 4:00 in room C-16 • Prior arrangements not required • Help available in all core subjects (Math, Science, English & Social Studies) • Generally at least 3 teachers

24. Study Skills Checklist for Students • Set a regular time to study each day and throughout the week. • Keep a daily “to do” list. • Choose one or two places where you can study regularly. • Set goals for yourself. • Do your reading assignments before the material is discussed in class. • Take notes in class. • Prepare for tests during your regular study times instead of cramming at the last minute.

25. When Concerns Arise • Talk with your student • Contact the teacher • Contact Counselor / Administrator • Policies & Procedures • Student Handbook • Campus Web site www.usd261.com/campus

26. Athletics & Activities Eligibility Mr. Elliott- CHS Assistant Principal & Athletic Director • Participation in activities & athletics correlates with increased grades & attendance. • KSHSAA Eligibility Requirement: must pass 5 classes previous semester to participate. • Eligibility this fall is dependent upon grades last semester of 8th grade. • Athletics & Activities ( Band, Choir, Debate )

27. Campus Administrative Team • Myron Regier - Principal • Joe Sailors- Assistant Principal • Tracy Repp- Assistant Principal • Glenda Cowell - Assistant Principal • Richard Elliott - Assistant Principal • Contact Information - 554-2236

28. Campus Counseling Department Cathy Voss- Senior Counselor Walter Zemanick - Junior Counselor Todd Hook- Sophomore Counselor Jeff Michael - Freshman Counselor Sheri Tucker- Registrar Pam Burkett- Secretary Contact Info 554-2240

29. Campus Counseling Department Services Available • Academic Planning & Counseling • Career Development Counseling • Personal & Social Counseling • Testing ( EXPLORE, PLAN, PSAT, ACT ) • College Information • Scholarship/ Financial Aid Applications

30. Campus Counseling Department Contact: Jeff Michael Freshman Counselor 554-2240 email: jmichael@usd261.com