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Mr. Brian Reeves

Principal

reeves.brian@columbia4.org

Mr. Jeremy Blechle

Assistant Principal�blechle.jeremy@columbia4.org

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Goals

To welcome and introduce parents of incoming freshmen to CHS
To provide information on our scheduling process
To give you an overview of our course offerings and academic advisement policy
To share the many opportunities students have at CHS

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Scheduling

The high school builds its master schedule based on the student class requests; the master schedule is then used to determine staffing needs and number of sections for the school year.

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Scheduling Timeline

Feb 2 – Feb 16

Parents and students review Course Descriptions and Registration Information document and complete the Freshman Course Selection Tool.

Feb 16 – Feb 25

Counselors will meet with 8th grade students, answer questions, review registration form, and input course selections at CMS. Parents do not need to attend.

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Krystin Baker

School Counselor

Last Names | L-Z

(618) 281-2508

baker.krystin@columbia4.org

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Graduation Requirements

24 credits are required for graduation from CHS

CREDITS	SUBJECT
4	English
3	Math
2	Science
2	Social Studies
1	Visual/Performing Arts, Foreign Language, �or Vocational
3 ½	Physical Education
½	Health
½	CCSA or higher level computer class
½	Consumer Education

* In addition to the required credits above, all students must complete 30 � hours of community service.

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College Admission

Recommendations

* and Successful completion of the req’d state exam-SAT

CREDITS	SUBJECT
4	English
4	Math
3	Science
3	Social Studies
2	Foreign Language

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Kathleen Kelley

School Counselor

Last Names | A-K

(618) 281-2509

kelley.kathleen@columbia4.org

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Weighted Grades

All freshman level courses have the same regular weight even though some of the courses are called “Honors”.
Certain CHS courses will carry a weighted GPA (Grade Point Average) value to give students a small boost to their GPA for earning a passing grade in a weighted class.

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Graduating with Honors

must complete 8 full semesters

� Students meeting course requirements and finishing in the top 10% will be recognized as “summa cum laude”� Students meeting course requirements and finishing in the top 11-20% will be recognized as “magna cum laude”

4 credits	English: including Eng II-Honors, Comp. Rhetoric & Research, Literature & Film Studies, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature
3 credits	Math: at least two semesters must be selected from Trigonometry, �Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, or Probability & Statistics
3 credits	Science: including Biology, Chemistry and one of the advanced science courses: Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry, Biology II-Honors, or Physics.
3 credits	Social Studies
½ credit	Consumer Education: Consumer Economics, Economics, Agriculture Business Management, Principles of Business Management
2 credits	Foreign Language: 2 must be from the same foreign language�(Spanish or German)

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For more information...

You may access our 2022-23 Course Descriptions and Registration Information document.�

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Courtney Elbrecht�School Counselor

(618) 281-2030

elbrecht.courtney@columbia4.org

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STUDENT EXTRACURRICULARS

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After Prom	KEY Club
Blue Crew (PEP Club)	Math Club
Book Club	Open ART Studio
Chess Club	National Honor Society
Diversity Club	Prom Committee
Drama Productions	ROTC
First Priority	Science Club
FFA	Skills USA
FHA	Spanish Club
Gaming Club	Student Council
German Club	WYSE-Academic Challenge

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Staying Connected

	DAILY ANNOUNCMENTS	CUSD4 \| CHS WEBSITE�www.columbia4.org
EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS		SOCIAL MEDIA ��@chseagles4
	Five DAY 4-CAST

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Parent Involvement �Opportunities

Agriscience Education Association
Athletic Boosters
Music Boosters
PTA: Parent/Teacher Association
Columbia Eagles Quarterback Club
Volunteering

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Jeanne Goacher

Director of Special Education

(618) 281-2537

goacher.jeanne@columbia4.org

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Scott Horner

Athletic Director

(618) 281-2512

horner.scott@columbia4.org

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CHS Athletics

Boys	Girls
Baseball	Basketball
Basketball	Bowling
Bowling	Cheerleading
Cross Country	Cross Country
Football	Golf
Golf	Soccer
Soccer	Softball
Track & Field	Track & Field
	Volleyball
Scholastic Bowl

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