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Grade 9

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL “Home of the Scarlet Dragons”

718 Central High Road Martinsburg, PA 16662

Phone: 793-2111 Fax: 793-4942

Principal: Dr. Crumrine Dean of Students/AD: Mr. Gojmerac

School Counselor: Mr. Carlson

FRESHMEN

Orientation

Program

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Where: CHS Auditorium

When: 7:00pm

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Dear Students & Parents, The transition from middle school to high school involves many things such as learning the layout of a new school, getting to know new teachers, tougher academic requirements, opportunities for athletics and extra-curriculars, more personal responsibility and freedom, and exposure to greater social opportunities. It is common for many students and their parents feel a mix of emotions about the transition to high school.

The journey to high school begins today as we begin to consider what Central High School has to offer. Over the next few weeks, we will embark on this journey by investigating what programs are offered at CHS, selecting courses for a class schedule for Grade 9, Freshmen Orientation on May 20th at CHS at 7:00pm, and getting together at a “Back to School” night program for both students and their parents in August. At any point throughout this journey, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns (sthompson@scsd.k12.pa.us or 224-3052). During the Summer months, Mr. Carlson, CHS School Counselor, will officially take over the Class of 2018 and at that time, should questions or concerns arise, please contact him at gcarlson@scsd.k12.pa.us or 793-5320. Throughout this packet, you will find helpful information about CHS and the courses that 9th graders can schedule. On the next page you will find a few ideas to consider to make the high school experience a successful one. Together, we can make the transition to CHS a rewarding one and pave the way for academic, social, and career success! Sincerely,

Stephanie L. Thompson Stephanie L. Thompson, M.Ed. SCMS School Counselor

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What are 10 KEYS to Success in High School?

1. Attend school on a regular basis 2. Know the school policies & procedures and follow them

3. Have a positive attitude & treat others with respect

4. Maintain good study skills

5. When absent, make-up all missing assignments

6. Be organized: use the Student Planner to write down

assignments

7. Get involved in school clubs and extra-curricular activities

8. Practice a healthy lifestyle including a healthy diet, exercise, get at least 8 hours of sleep, and make healthy choices.

9. Seek advice from responsible adults (parents, teachers, school counselor, principal)

10. BE YOURSELF and enjoy the high school experience!

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Make a Great First Impression!

How to develop a positive relationship with your teachers at the beginning of the year:

Come to class on time & prepared Turn in all work on time Exhibit positive behaviors & respect Ask appropriate questions

Be a strong self-advocate:

Don’t be afraid to ask your teachers questions or express concerns before or after class just not during instruction time.

Email them questions Ask for help when you need it or do not understand something Introduce yourself to your counselor, principal, and other school staff

Meeting new people:

Introduce yourself to people who sit around you in your classes Sit with different people at lunch rather than the same crowd every day Get involved in clubs Take courses that will also require involvement after school: band, chorus….. Take part in community service projects Take on leadership roles in clubs, student council, class officer positions, etc.

Handling Social Pressure:

Find friends with similar values and beliefs Be assertive – tell friends what you want/don’t want out of the relationship Make good decisions – drug and alcohol free is the way to be! Learn to handle conflict in a positive way Talk with a trusted adult about situations that make you uncomfortable (bullying, relationship

issues, etc.)

How Parents/Guardians can assist:

Assist with organization and monitoring your assignments Keep a master calendar of school events, assignments, and big projects so that everyone know

what’s happening Be aware of your child’s grades each week in each class Email teachers to keep an open line of communication Attend parent conferences Chaperone/volunteer to assist at school events

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HOMEWORK

Homework may include any of the following: written assignments, reading,

reviewing class notes, studying for quizzes and tests, completing projects, and previewing the next lesson.

Plan to spend an average of 1-3 hours per night on homework

Plan to use weekends for homework as well

Know each teacher’s homework policies

Make sure you complete it and turn it in on time

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BELL SCHEDULE

Advisor/Advisee: 7:42-7:58 (Homeroom & Advising Time) Students must be in homeroom by 7:42am or they will be marked tardy on

attendance.

Period 1: 8:02 – 8:43 Period 2: 8:47 – 9:28 Period 3: 9:32 – 10:13 Period 4: 10:17 – 10:58 Period 5: 10:58 – 11:30 (Lunch 1) 11:25 – 11:55 (Lunch 2) 11:50 – 12:20 (Lunch 3) Period 6: 12:20 – 1:01 Period 7: 1:05 – 1:46 Period 8: 1:50 – 2:31 Activity Period: 2:31 – 3:05

Students should use this time to see their teachers for academic assistance and/or to make-up tests/quizzes, etc.

Detention hall is also served during activity period.

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SAMPLE 9th GRADE SCHEDULE

Exp Trm Crs-Sec Course Name Teacher Room

AA(A) 13-14 0001-40 Advisor/Advisee Brumbaugh, Carla 120

1(A) 13-14 192-3 HS General Band DeLozier, Harold F 101

2(A) 13-14 242-7 HS Honors Biology I Dean, Jill G 114

3(A) 13-14 180-1 HS Agricultural Production 9 Ritchey, Thomas N 206

4(A) 13-14 109-5 HS Honors English/Language Arts I Lightner, Linda L 111

5(A) 13-14 155-8 HS Spanish I Michalyk, Catherine J 406

L(A) 13-14 943-1 L3-11:50-12:20 Office, Guidance CAFE

6(A) S1 305-15 HS Health Schneider, Kevin A 117

6(A) S2 200-14 HS Physical Education (F) Cafferty, Deanie C GYM

7(A) 13-14 121-5 HS U.S. History to Reconstruction Keith, Robert K 409

8(A) 13-14 332-10 HS Algebra II Biddle, Karen N 123

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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENT #1: “Graduation Credits”

English/Communications 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Science 4 Credits Social Studies 4 Credits Physical Education (Gym) 2 Credits (.5 each year) Health (Gr. 9) .5 Credits General Education Courses 8.5 Credits -------------------

TOTAL OF 27 CREDITS

REQUIREMENT #2: “Graduation Project” Students must successfully complete the GRADUATION PROJECT successfully along with the community service hours (8 hours per school year).

REQUIREMENT #3: “Keystone Testing” Keystone testing is required as part of the graduation process. More details regarding this testing will be provided by the principal’s office once the school year begins.

What are “credits”?

Credits are “points” that you earn for each class that you successfully pass. A passing score is 70%, Students who fail any classes in grades 9 through 12, risk not having enough credits to graduate. Students must attend SUMMER SCHOOL to make up credits from failed courses!

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Art Club: Mrs. Robbins Band: Mr. Delozier Building Trades Club: Mr. Snyder Chorus: Mrs. Parker Class Officer Positions Color Guard: Mr. Delozier Environmental Team: Mrs. Dean Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA): Mrs. Leidy Future Farmers of America (FFA): Mr. Ritchey Health & Wellness Club: Mrs. Martin Leadership Blair County Youth Program: Mr. Carlson Majorettes Mock Trial: Mr. Heuston National Honor Society: Mrs. McCloskey Prom Committee: Mr. Hileman Scholastic Quiz Team: Mrs. Fichtner Science Club: Mr. Roberts Ski Club: Mr. Fitzpatrick Spanish Honor Society: Ms. Michalyk Student Council: Mr. Waite Varsity Club: Mr. Forshey Yearbook Staff: Mr. Hileman & Mrs. Sollenberger

CHS SPORTS:

Baseball Basketball

Cheerleading Cross Country

Football Golf

Soccer Softball

Swimming Tennis

Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

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NCAA Requirements

Students who want to pursue college athletics after high school should enroll in the College Prep or Honors Curriculums to ensure they are meeting eligibility requirements. Students and parents are also advised to meet with Mr. Carlson, CHS School Counselor, to ensure that eligibility requirements are being met. Additional information can be found at http://scsd.schoolwires.net/Page/2034.

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GREATER ALTOONA CAREER &

TECHNOLOGY CENTER

*Any student interested in attending in the GACTC, please contact the guidance office.

COURSE OFFERINGS: Automotive/Heavy Duty Vehicle Maintenance Cabinet Making/Finished Carpentry Carpentry/Construction Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Commercial Art Computer Programming/Oracle Academy Computer Technology/CISCO Academy Cosmetology Culinary Arts Dental Assistant Digital Printing Technologies Drafting/Design Technology Electrical Trades Electronics Technology Emergency Services Food Production Health Occupations Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Interior Decorating & Finishing Logistics & Materials Management Masonry Multi-Media and Web Design Studio Outdoor Power Equipment Technology Precision Machining Retail Marketing/Entrepreneurship Visual Arts Technology Welding Technology

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Central High School Nurse’s Office Theresa Martin, RN – School Nurse

My Goal as the nurse at Central High School is to support and educate students with health concerns while minimizing lost class time. Nurse’s Office Hours: Nurse’s Office hours are Monday-Friday 7:35 – 3:05. Feel free to call me at 793-5334 or email tmartin@scsd.k12.pa.us with questions or concerns. Students must have a pass to visit the nurse. The office is closed 6th period for lunch. Health Concerns: If your child has asthma, seizure disorder, migraines, diabetes, reaction to bee stings, or any food or other allergies, please contact me. If I have the information about a student’s health condition, then I am better able to care for the student and reduce the number of days of school and classes that are missed. Medications – STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO CARRY ANY MEDICATIONS INCLUDING TYLENOL, IBUPROFEN, MIDOL, OR COLD MEDICATONS. Carrying any medication except cough drops is a violation of the medication policy and will be handed with disciplinary action. This policy is in place for the safety of all students. Please do not give your son/daughter any medication to “put in his/her pocket or purse.” Doctor’s orders can be obtained for students who need to take medication at school and the medication will be kept in the health office and administered by the nurse. The form is available on the district website and can be faxed to my office at 793-5335. COLD AND FLU SEASON Students should not come to school with a fever of 100 degrees or above, uncontrollable cough, or if he/she has been vomiting through the night. The nurse at the high school has orders for Tylenol for minor aches and pains. There are no other medications provided by the school district. Please help your child prepare for the day, if he/she has a cold, by giving them medication before they come to school. Consult with your doctor regarding what is best for your child. Many times a student will come to school with cold symptoms and congestion and then suffers with this the entire day. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Please keep contact information updated. Many times cell phone numbers and places of employment change. Contact the attendance secretary if there are changes. If there is an emergency, we want to be able to contact parents immediately. Email addresses are very much appreciated also. Thank you and I look forward to meeting your child and assisting them with their health concerns as needed. Theresa Martin RN BSN CSN

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AGRICULTURE

AG Production 9

BUILDING TRADES

HS Construction 9 *Home Maintenance.

BUSINESS

*Intro to Business

* Webpage Design * Desktop Publish. *Business Law *Computer Apps. *Computer Literacy

HOME ECONOMICS

FCS/Home Ec. (2 credits) *Culinary Art/Baking *Nutrition & Food Prep.

ART

Creative Art I *General Art

MUSIC

General Band Vocal Ensemble *Healthy Drumming *Musical Theatre Tech.

ENGLISH/L.A.

*Creative Writing * Literature/Detective Genre *Literature/Films *Mythology *Speech * Technical Writing

HONORS

Honors English/LA I Honors Biology I U.S. History to

Reconstr. Algebra II (could

double-up with Geometry)

Spanish I

COLLEGE PREPARATORY

English/LA I Biology I U.S. History to Reconstr. Algebra I or Algebra II Spanish I

APPLIED

Applied English/LA I or Developmental Reading

Applied Biology Applied U.S. History to Reconstr. General Algebra IA

HISTORY

*Civil War *World Issues *Local History

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

OPTIONS for 9th

Grade

General Education

Courses for 9th

Grade

PHYSICAL EDUCATIO

N GYM/HEALTH is a required elective for all 9th graders

*indicates a .5 credit elective (which meet for a semester only)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

GYM/HEALTH is a required elective *Weightlifting