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Welcome Chiefs

Welcome Chiefs. Freshmen Programming for 2012-2013. Choosing Courses. Some classes are “required” , these core classes will be based on previous test scores and your grades. If you are concerned about these recommendations – speak to your teacher! Some classes are “elective” . . .

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Welcome Chiefs

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  1. Welcome Chiefs Freshmen Programming for 2012-2013

  2. Choosing Courses Some classes are “required”, these core classes will be based on previous test scores and your grades. If you are concerned about these recommendations – speak to your teacher! Some classes are “elective” . . . Think about the following: ~what do I want to do after graduation? ~what is a course I might enjoy or want to learn more about? ~is my schedule balanced? ~can I handle it?

  3. Selection Process Students will receive course selection worksheets from the Guidance Department. Students should review the CHS Curriculum Guide. Available on the CHS Website. Students should review their class choices with their parent/guardian and make sure the selection form is signed.

  4. What to consider when choosing your courses…

  5. Graduation Requirements Complete 24 credits, .5 on line 2.0 state GPA Pass 10th grade FCAT reading, Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology end of course exams Passing score on state writing assessment

  6. 24 Credits must include: 4 credits of English 4 credits of math (must include Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2) 3 credits of science (biological, physical, elective) 3 credits of social studies (.5 Am. Gov., World History, Am. History, .5 Economics) 1 credit of HOPE 1 credit of a performing or fine art Minimum of .5 credit of reading

  7. Reading is based on 7th grade FCAT until June when it is “reassessed” Possible courses include: Intensive Reading 1 Intensive Reading 2 Intensive Reading A Read 180 (2 period block) Critical Thinking Skills*/Advanced Communication* Advanced Communication*/Advanced Reading* (honors) Semantics & Logic* (honors)

  8. College Preparatory requirements All required courses for graduation + Minimum in math of *Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 *2 years of the same World Language 18 academic credits in the areas of: English Math Science Social Studies World Language

  9. To be college ready . . . Take the hardest classes you can! • Honors • Advanced Placement Get Involved!

  10. Chamberlain’s Advanced Placement Scholars Program - CAPS Students in the CAPS program MUST take a minimum of 8 AP courses and maintain an un-weighted grade point average of 3.0 during their high school career. 8th grade students interested in the CAPS program MUST apply by April 5, 2012. Entrance requirements and application available on www.chamberlaincaps.com

  11. Bright futures scholarship • Florida Academic Scholars • Medallion Scholars • Gold Seal Vocational Scholars For more information go to www.FACTS.org

  12. Required Courses are . . . Based on test scores, grades, and teacher recommendations, every 9th grader will be scheduled for: English – all levels of English require summer reading Math Science Social Studies (Am. Gov. and/or AP Human Geography) Reading

  13. Elective Choices You will choose 8 electives in order of preference, #1 being your first and most important choice. Not all electives will appear on your schedule, some may be alternates. Alternates may become part of your schedule, so they MUST be classes you are willing to take!

  14. Advanced Placement AP Human Geography Earn college credit – rigorous curriculum Topics include: population studies, cultural concepts, political geography, land use, urbanization

  15. English Journalism I– foundation for the newspaper and yearbook Creative Writing 1* & 2* TV Production I Journalism and TV Production meet the Performing Art requirement

  16. Social Studies Psychology1* and 2* Sociology* Holocaust Studies* African-Am. History* Latin-Am. History* History of Vietnam War*

  17. Physical Education HOPE Required to graduate (1 year course) (Health Opportunities through Physical Education) Electives: 1 semester in length Team Sports* Beginning Weight Training* Basketball* Soccer* Volleyball* Individual & Dual Sports*

  18. Driver’s Education* 9th graders will not be scheduled for Driver’s Ed. until second semester. MUST be 15 years old by January, 2013 Must have a Social Security Card. Expect to pay an Insurance Fee.

  19. World Languages French German Latin Spanish

  20. Music & Fine Arts One credit in Performing Art is required for graduation Symphonic Band Instrumental Techniques Concert Orchestra Piano Guitar Chorus Intro to Piano* Acting I TechnicalTheatre

  21. ART One credit in Performing Art is required for graduation Creating 2 Dimensional Art* Creating 3 Dimensional Art* Drawing and Painting 1 3D Studio Art 1 Digital Imaging 1

  22. AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination Targets the academic potential Promotes rigorous college prep curriculum Teaches skills for college success

  23. Agriculture Agri-Science Foundations 1 Veterinary Assisting 1 Ag Communications 2 (meets performing art credit)

  24. Family & Consumer Science Food Science Technology Nutrition & Wellness * Principles of Food Prep* Child Development* Parenting* Fabric Construction*

  25. Career & Technical Culinary Arts 1 Carpentry and Cabinet Making 1 Cosmetology Grooming/Salon* Cosmetology2* Marine ROTC Leadership Leadership Ed 1

  26. Business Technology Introduction to Information Technology Course meets performing art credit

  27. Marketing Academy of Finance- Finance and Business Technology Academy of Travel & Tourism- Intro to Travel

  28. IMPORTANT!!! Due to the requirements of the Class Size Reduction Amendment, requests for schedule changes may be denied as classes reach maximum legal capacity.

  29. Other details • School starts at 7:33 AM • Release time is 3:00 PM • Each period is 50 minutes • Lunch period is also 50 minutes

  30. What Happens Next? Complete your Course Selection Sheet. Review with your parent/guardian. Both you and parent sign the sheet. Return completed sheet to your 8th grade counselor. Counselors from Chamberlain will be on campus in February to program your classes for the 2012-2013 school year. Be prepared!

  31. Questions??? The curriculum guide, course selection sheet, & power point are on the Chamberlain website http://chamberlain.mysdhc.org This is our main means of communication – check it often!

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