Center Grove High School WELCOMES YOU!
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Center Grove High School
WELCOMES YOU!
January 29, 2014
Incoming Freshmen
Parent Scheduling Night
AGENDA
Introduction of Staff
Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting
Scheduling Timeline/Process
Honors Classes (AP Courses)
Counseling Services
Student Panel
Question and Answer
Administrative Staff
Mr. Douglas Bird, Principal
Mr. William Betts, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Tricia Ferguson, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Sandy Hillman, Assistant Principal &
Director of Early College
Mr. Jacob Short, Dean of Students
Counseling Staff
A-B
Mrs. Pam Price, Director
B-Gre
Ms. Patti Duckworth
Gri-Ma Mrs. Stephanie Paul
Mc-Sc
Mrs. Connie Poston
Se-Z
Mrs. Jean Welton
Early College Ms. Lindsay Bentz
Social Worker Mrs. Shawna Smith-Jefferson
Guidance Secretary
Mrs. Karen Cornett
Registrar
Mrs. Beth Duffey
Tonight’s Purpose
Explain the high school scheduling
process, timelines and expectations
Educate you on the high school
terminology and programs
Answer questions/concerns
Scheduling Timeline
Parent information meeting—January 29
Middle school counselors will be
distributing scheduling materials to
students Monday, February 3, 2014
Students begin completing course selection
forms and making online course requests
Online requests for adding Honors Courses
due Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Honors Courses
Preparation for Advanced Placement (AP)
and college-level work
More critical thinking
More intensive reading and writing
assignments
Self-discipline and motivation is necessary
Good organizational skills are important
Honors Selection Process
Criteria Used: SRI, CSI, ISTEP+ Results,
Classroom grades
Number of Honors Classes
Link to Google Doc. will be available on the
Guidance Website February 3, 2014
Online requests for adding Honors Courses due
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014
Scheduling Checklist
Seven semester courses selected for each
semester (not including study hall)
Six alternate courses selected
Online course requests completed
Parent and student signature
Online Course Requests are not available in
the new version of Skyward Family Access
yet. Click ‘Back to Prior Student Access’ to
return to the old version
Scheduling Deadlines
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Course selection form returned to middle
school counselors
Online course selections entered on Skyward
High School Counselors will be meeting with
their incoming 9th grade students
MS Central—February 20, 2014
MS North—February 21, 2014
Student Course Requests will not be changed
after May 1, 2014
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.
Counseling Services
Academic Counseling
www.centergrove.k12.in.us/guidance
Individual Counseling
◦ Counselors and Social Worker
Academic/Vocational Testing
PSAT, SAT, ACT, EXPLORE, PLAN, ECA
Post-Secondary Planning
College/Vocational School/Military/Workforce
Financial Aid/Scholarships/College Applications
NCAA Clearinghouse
Question and Answer
Student Panel
Department Representatives
Counselors
Administrators
Remember…
Course selection forms and
online requests are due to
your middle school guidance
office Thursday, February 6th!