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Comstock Park High School “ The 21 st Century High School Diploma”

Comstock Park High School “ The 21 st Century High School Diploma”. February 16, 2012. Welcome Students and Parents of the class of 2016. Welcome – Supt. of Schools, Mr. Ethan Ebenstein A Time for Change – MCMS Principal, Mr. Gus Harju

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Comstock Park High School “ The 21 st Century High School Diploma”

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  1. Comstock Park High School“The 21st Century High School Diploma” February 16, 2012

  2. Welcome Students and Parents of the class of 2016 • Welcome – Supt. of Schools, Mr. Ethan Ebenstein • A Time for Change – MCMS Principal, Mr. Gus Harju • The 21st Century CPHS Diploma – CPHS Principal, Mr. Steve Gough • Developing a 4-Year Plan and Beyond – CPHS Counselors, Mr. Gary Holland and Mrs. Gina McCambridge • Closing Comments – CPHS Principal, Mr. Steve Gough • Schools of Choice Information for non-CPPS residents – Supt. of Schools, Mr. Ethan Ebenstein and Mr. Steve Gough

  3. CPHS Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2016 Please refer to page 16 and 18 of the Course Selection Guide

  4. CPHS Requirements Beyond Course Credits • Participating and Earning a Michigan Merit Exam Score in the 11th Grade • Earning a National ACT Career Readiness Certificate • ACT Work Keys • Reading for Information • Applied Mathematics • Locating Information

  5. The National ACT Career Readiness Certificate

  6. Why Take EXPLORE? • EXPLORE shows students their academic strengths and weaknesses in English, math, reading, and science • EXPLORE helps students search for careers and learn which ones might be right for them • EXPLORE helps students choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work

  7. Earning Credit Before High School • Students may attempt to earn high school credit before entering high school • See page 10in the Course Selection Guide • Testing out requests are due to the Mill Creek Middle School guidance office by May 15th • We may offer the option of a credit acceleration opportunity through E - Summer School • The G.P.A. begins when the student begins high school

  8. Comstock Park Course Selection Sheet 2012-2013 Name: READABLE *Student who wants to postpone w. language requirement First Semester Second Semester 0 hour class___________________ Student and parent must sign. Special Requests: Alt. Electives: (1) Culinary Arts (2) Art I

  9. Comstock Park Course Selection Sheet 2012-2013 Name: READABLE *Student who wants to continue foreign language or start First Semester Second Semester 0 hour class___________________ Student and parent must sign. Parent Comments: Alt. Electives: (1) Health (2) Computer Apps.

  10. Comstock Park Course Selection Sheet 2012-2013 Name: READABLE *Student who wants Band/Choir and w. language (postpone PE) First Semester Second Semester 0 hour class Jazz Band Student and parent must sign. Parent Comments: Alt. Electives: (1) Health (2) Computer Apps.

  11. Next Steps… • Review the Course Selection Guide • Complete the 4-Year planning sheet and course selection sheet • Your student will meet with HS counselors on Mon., March 19th – Discuss choices at home • Return signed course selection sheets to Mill Creek office by 3/26. • Do your very best for the remainder of the 8th grade year • Plan to attend the freshmen student and parent orientation in August.

  12. In Summary… • 8th grade students will update their Educational Development Plans and choose High School classes in February • 8th grade students at Mill Creek will take the EXPLORE in March

  13. Avoiding Pitfalls • Failing 1.5 credits (3 semester classes), failing any English class or failing any math class in high school puts a student behind in being able to graduate with their class • Not doing homework and not taking advantage of retesting opportunities are the biggest reasons students fail courses • Algebra I is the course most often failed at CPHS • Remediation and support is readily available – STUDENTS AND PARENTS MUST ACCESS THIS INTERVENTION EARLY!!!

  14. Course Failure Data

  15. Questions and Answers • Thank you for your attendance at this meeting and for supporting your incoming 9th grader! • Non-Mill Creek Middle School students and parents are invited to stay for additional enrollment information • More information and all high school contact information can be found at the Comstock Park High School website • www.cppschools.com

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