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9 th Grade Parent Meeting

9 th Grade Parent Meeting. Presented by: WCHS Guidance Department 2013-2014. Mrs. Fritz  last names A-D; ext 3135 sfritz@cpcsc.k12.in.us Mrs. Ehringer last names E-N; ext 3265 lehringer@cpcsc.k12.in.us Mr. McMillan last names O-Z; ext 3136 dmcmillan@cpcsc.k12.in.us.

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9 th Grade Parent Meeting

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  1. 9th Grade Parent Meeting Presented by: WCHS Guidance Department 2013-2014

  2. Mrs. Fritz last names A-D; ext 3135 sfritz@cpcsc.k12.in.us • Mrs. Ehringer last names E-N; ext 3265 lehringer@cpcsc.k12.in.us • Mr. McMillan last names O-Z; ext 3136 dmcmillan@cpcsc.k12.in.us Grade 10-12 Counselor Assignments

  3. Getting Ready for College • Diploma Requirements • Scheduling for 10th grade • PLAN testing • Central 9 Opportunities • Parent-Teacher Communication Topics to be Addressed

  4. Review your schedule: take a balanced and challenging set of courses • Focus on study habits and obtaining good grades; they are a part of your permanent record • Plan on attending the Greater Indianapolis Southside College Fair at U Indy on March 11th from 6:30- 8:00 pm • Take the PLAN as a 9th grader and the PSAT as a 10th grader What should we be doing now for college?

  5. www.indianacollegecosts.org • Indiana College Cost Estimator • Comprehensive website of college search and selection • FREE Students received the information during their English classes on November 12th. Submit ASAP to receive profile results by December 5th. Results will be reviewed at C9 beginning at 6:30 pm. National Center for College Costs

  6. Graduation Requirements • WCHS requires one credit each in Digital Citizenship and Preparing for College and Careers • Must earn 46 credits for a Core 40 and 46 for both AHD and THD • Quantitative Reasoning Courses

  7. AHD Definitions • 4th year math options are pre-calculus, AP Stats, Finite Math + Probability and Statistics • No D’s for semester grades • GPA is based off of 8 semesters • AP = Advanced Placement • Dual Credit

  8. THD Definitions • 6 credits in College and Career Pathway (usually C9, Telecommunications, or WBA) • Work Keys and Accuplacer are tests that can be given at school

  9. Grade 10 Graduation Requirements • English • Math • Science • PE2 • Social Studies (if not taken in grade 9) • Failed 9th grade Semester 1 courses Algebra, English, Biology, Social Studies, Prep College/Career, Digital Citizenship, PE1, Health Elective Courses • Exploratory • College/Post High School Preparation • Career Directed 10th Grade Focus

  10. Complete their PINK scheduling worksheet using the yellow scheduling script and online curriculum guide. • Students should turn in BLUE Central 9 and the special elective course applications (newspaper, yearbook, PEER) to the WCHS-9 office • Week of December 9thstudents will choose courses in Powerschool during Biology Class. Bring the PINK worksheet with parent signature to class that day. • Students & parents have until January 6th to make changes online • Counselors will review class choices throughout semester 2 Course Selection Timeline

  11. Diploma Goal Note: Central 9 classes are taken during periods 1-3 Parent Sign Failed S1 classes will need to be added into 10th grade schedule List alternate elective choices

  12. Grad Check Sheet Scheduling Script

  13. Use the YELLOW scheduling script • The 2014-2015 Curriculum Guide is located on the high school website under Guidance Academic Information Curriculum Guide • Utilize EdModo or email to communicate scheduling questions • Extra scheduling worksheets and C9 applications are available in the main office at WCHS-9 Resources

  14. Parents are key in monitoring grades • PowerSchool • Contact the teacher when concerns arise via e-mail or phone • Review the information with your student • “Like” us on Facebook: Whiteland HS Guidance • Twitter: WhitelandHSGuid • Edmodo Group Code: p32mhe Communication is Essential

  15. Open House: December 5th 6:30-8:00pm • Applications are available now. (Blue) • Program enrollments are limited • Return applications to WCHS-9 Office • Visit the C-9 website: www.centralnine.org Central 9

  16. 1. Students will receive feedback on critical academic skills and career interests 2. Pre-ACT (English, Math, Reading. Science) 3. Resources available to help prepare students for college 4. Begin receiving literature and flyers from colleges and universities 5. www.actstudent.org PLAN: March 12th

  17. Schedule request changes must be completed online by January 6th. • Parent signature required on PINKscheduling worksheet – due December 20 to the WCHS 9 main office • Central Nine Applications • Return to the WCHS 9 office • Have scheduling questions between now and the end of the semester? Contact Mrs. Austin • After January 6th, scheduling questions should be directed to your student’s 10th grade counselor Wrap-Up

  18. Questions?

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