Transcript Freshmen Call

2013-2014
FRESHMEN CALL-OUT NIGHT
Welcome Class of 2017
Introductions
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Professional School Counseling Department
 Suzi
Swinehart
 Sarah Maynard, Director
 Derek Yoder
 Kim Waugh
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A-G
H-P
Q-Z
Eagle Tech Academy
Alissa Roberts, FMP Coordinator
Introductions
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Administration
 Mrs.
Jennifer Reiff, Principal
 Mr. Lyle Kuhmichel, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Swinehart & Ms. Maynard
 Students– A-Lh
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 Mr.
Kyle Nelson, Dean of Students
Ms. Maynard & Mr. Yoder
 Students– Li-Z
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 Mr.
Brady Mullett, Eagle Tech Academy Principal
 Mr. Geoff Penrod, Athletic Administrator
 Mrs. Sandy Kohut, School Nurse
Notes from the Nurse
Sandy Kohut RN BSN
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No one is to carry medication on them at anytime unless arrangements have been
made with nurse
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Please keep nurse updated on your students health conditions.
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Student must report to health clinic if they are sick.
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If your student has a fever of 100 degrees or higher please keep them home, if
at school they will be sent home
Notes from the Nurse
Sandy Kohut RN BSN
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√ immunization records and update clinic. There are new
mandatory requirements for schools.
If your student is behind with immunizations, please contact
your family doctor, WCHD, or Walgreens to set up an
appointment.
Please stop in the clinic to √ student’s records.
FMP Goals
1.
100% of students will become accustomed to Columbia City High School.
2.
100% of students will monitor and improve academic progress.
3.
100% of students will establish high school and career goals based on A.B.E.A.M.S.
4.
100% of students will learn of opportunities to become involved.
Words to Live by…
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Vision Statement
Our Community “Breaking Through Barriers for Learning”
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Mission Statement
The Columbia City High School community
creates quality learning environments that REQUIRE
all students to reach their full potential of becoming
lifetime learners through collaboration and
accountability.
Daily Schedule
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Five period day 8:05 – 3:20
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70 minute classes
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5 minute passing period
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FMP will occur after 2nd period, known on your student’s schedule as the 2L period
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Three Lunch modes (A, B, C) Students 3rd period teacher determines student’s lunch schedule
(Lunch Schedule available 1st Day of each Trimester)
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Friday is an opportunity for your student to get involved in a club, an activity, or meet with their
sport’s coach
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Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday rotates b/w Guidance, Career, or Student Leaders Activity Day
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During each Trimester (Student earns ¼ credit and letter grade)
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During 3rd Trimester students will participate in our S.O.A.R. program
(Setting Goals, Occupations, Academics, Relationships)
Make a Plan:
Where will you meet up with your student when
they are dismissed to go with their FMP
Student Leaders and FMP Mentor Teacher?
Make a Plan….
Introductions
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Barb Pentangelo
Modern World Language
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Sarah Furthmiller
Agriculture
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Devin Keener
Modern World Language
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Beth Scharpenberg
Mathematics
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Rosalie Geller
Fine Arts - Music
o
Doug Stoffel
Mathematics
o
Rita Barker
Family & Consumer Science
o
Andy Weaver
Science
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Maryanne Willcutts
Social Studies
FMP Student Teachers & FMP Student Leaders– Please stand
Website
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CCHS Guidance Website
Diploma Information:
 CORE 40 with Academic Honors Diploma (AHD)
 CORE 40 with Technical Honors Diploma (THD)
 CORE 40
Guidance Pages
 Freshmen page
 FMP information page
 Testing Information page (End of Course Assessments, PSAT, SAT, ACT)
 Harmony Online
Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements
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Graduation, Career, & Post-Secondary Plan of Study
End of Course Exams (ECA’s)
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Students are tested when courses are completed
Graduation Qualifying Exams (Determines graduation)
 Algebra I ECA
 English 10 ECA
Biology ECA (No Child Left Behind)
Harmony Online
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Opportunity to check students:
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Attendance
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Discipline
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Grades
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Assignment Summaries
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Schedule
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Receive “informational memos”.
http://www.wccs.k12.in.us/cchs/index.html
Grading Scale
Freshmen Year Career Goal:
You will graduate with a
“MEANINGFUL FUTURE
PLAN” (that is re-visited
yearly) and a “back-up
plan” that has a high
probability of success.
Your Future
It is easier to find something
when you know what
you are looking for.
Library Media Center
• The Library is open (computer access available) for student use
from 7:30am-4:00pm most school days.
• A student may check out as many books as they can carry!
• Overdue notices are given to the student in their FMP class, as
well as their parents are sent a notice via email.
• Interlibrary borrowing is available if the Library does not have the
resources needed for an assignment. We do our best to get you
the information you need!
• More policies and procedures will be shared with you as your
class visits the Library Media Center.
Message from Mrs. Reiff
• Establish short-term and long-term goals
• Communication
• Your Participation for a
Great School Year!
Processes & Procedures
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Issues or Concerns
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Teacher
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Counselor
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Assistant Principal and/or Dean of Students
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Principal
Discipline Information
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Electronic Devices
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Dress Code
Processes & Procedures
Attendance
Attendance Procedures
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Phone call within 24 hours
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Tardy – 6th tardy = loss of credit
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NOTE required upon return
to school
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Truancy/Absences =
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Failure to do so will result in
absence considered a
truancy
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#1 – Restricted Study
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#2 – Restricted Study & Loss of Work
Permit
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#3 – Restricted Study & Loss of
Driver’s License/Permit
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#4 – Referral to Whitley County
Court System/Probation
Questions?
o If you have questions that will benefit the entire group please ask
now.
o If you have an individual question, please see that respective
individual
Thank you…
We appreciate you taking the time to visit Columbia City
High School and we look forward to working with you
and your student.
Have a great year!!