Welcome to CHS

Administration

Dr. Joelle Miller

(Principal)

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(Assistant Principal Last Names A-G)

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(Assistant Principal Last Name H-N)

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(Assistant Principal Last Names O-Z)

Mrs. Rebecca Clark

(Athletics and Activities Manager)

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School Counselors

Mrs. Tracey Jones (Last Names A-C)

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Mr. Chris Sanders (Last Names Mb-Sg)

Ms. Irene Khaksari (Last Names Sh-Z)

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Instructional Team Leaders

Ms. Katie Carr (Math)

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Mr. Stephen Doff (World Language)

Ms. Lori Estes (English)

Mrs. Shalonda Holt (Science)

Ms. Rona Li (9th Grade)

Mr. David Riddler (Social Studies)

Mr. Ted Steel (Special Education)

Mr. Robert Slopek (Fine Arts)

Mrs. Kristin Taylor (CTE/BCMS)

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CHS Parent Groups

PTSA

President: Melissa Major

• Support for Students
• CHS Late Night (After Prom Party)
• SAT/ACT Test Prep
• Senior Scholarships
• Reflections Art Contest
• Support for Teachers
• Grants for equipment and activities
• Staff Appreciation
• Staff Award
• Support for Parents/Community
• Parent Advocacy Groups
• Homecoming Pancake Breakfast

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For More Details:https://www.chs-ptsa.org

Facebook: Centennial High School PTSA

Instagram: @centennialhsptsa

CHS Parent Groups

Boosters

Co-Presidents: Brooke Brown & Tracey Conrad

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Centennial Boosters support ALL extra-curricular activities at CHS including sports teams, clubs and student organizations.

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• Registration and league fees for clubs such as It’s Academic, Mock Trial, Debate, and Science Olympiad
• Uniforms
• Tournament fees
• (4) Annual Eagle Pride Scholarships
• And much more…

For More Details:www.centennialboostersonline.com

Facebook: CentennialBoosters

Instagram: @centennial_hs_boosters

CHS Parent Groups

Friends of Music

Support Vocal and Instrumental Music

Membership and activities raise money for sheet music, musical instruments, uniforms, competition and travel expenses, workshops, guest artists, accompanists, and much more!

For More Details:www.centennialboostersonline.com

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• Course offerings per department (ITL)
• Academy Programs (SS)
• Graduation Requirements (SS)
• Parent Responsibilities (SS)
• Course Registration Process (SS)
• 9th Grade Electives (SS)
• Class Schedule & Typical 9th Grade Schedule
• Attendance
• Academic eligibility (JP)
• Important Dates
• Elective Fair and Student Leader Discussion Panel

Agenda

CHS Science Offerings

Courses options for incoming 9th graders:

• Earth and Space Systems Science
• Earth and Space Systems Science G/T
• Biology G/T

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CHS Math Offerings

Courses options for incoming 9th graders:

• Algebra I (seminar)
• Geometry
• Geometry G/T
• Algebra II
• Algebra II G/T

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Math Course Sequence

CHS English Offerings

Courses options for incoming 9th graders:

• English 9
• English 9 Honors
• English 9 G/T
• Humanities I G/T

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CHS Social Studies Offerings

Courses options for incoming 9th graders:

• US History
• US History Honors
• US History G/T
• Humanities I G/T (SS)

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Humanities Program

• Humanities is an integrated study of history, literature, and culture designed to give students a deeper understanding of humanity over time and relate it to current topics.
• Humanities is a rigorous program that includes a lot of support from teachers and students to help build the skills required for the highest academic endeavors.
• Completes all of your English and Social Studies requirements at a GT and AP level.
• Includes the opportunity to take up to 5 AP Exams.

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Course options/graduation requirement for incoming 9th graders:

• Foundations of Technology * - not recommended if student is in above grade level math.
• Exploring Computer Science Honors*
• PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design GT (also acts as first class in PLTW Engineering Academy)
• Computer Science Principles AP

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* If taken in MS you have met the graduation requirement.

CHS CTE/BCMS Offerings

CHS World Language Offerings

At CHS, we proudly offer classes in:

• Chinese
• French
• German
• Spanish

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CHS Fine Arts Offerings

• Courses offered in Dance, Music, Theatre & Visual Arts
• All programs offer entry-level classes: Dance 1, Theatre 1, Art 1 (prerequisite for Photo 1), Concert Choir, Music Tech, Guitar, and Piano
• If continuing with a program or have prior experience, speak with your music or art teacher, or contact Mrs. Clark for more information: rebecca_clark@hcpss.org

Why take Fine Arts?

• Every high school student in HCPSS needs a Fine Arts credit for graduation–and yes, you can take more than 1!
• Every Fine Arts program offers a 4-year curriculum and opportunities for growth within each discipline.
• Fine Arts enhance your high school experience. It’s a great way to meet new people, get a well-rounded education, and get involved in something big in high school!
• Each discipline offers clubs, activities, and honor societies to support what you’re doing in the classroom.

JumpStart, a partnership of the Howard County Public School System and Howard Community College, seeks to provide expanded options for students to gain college credits, explore possible careers, or earn an associates degree within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

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JumpStart Contact Information

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HCPSS Career Academies: https://www.hcpss.org/academics/career-technical-education/

Career Academies

School Academies

- Business, Management & Finance

- Consumer Services,

Hospitality & Tourism

- Human Resource Services

- Information Technology

- Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology

- Work Based Learning

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ARL Academies

- Arts, Media and Communications

- Business, Management & Finance

- Construction & Development

- Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources

- Health & Biosciences

- Information Technology

- Manufacturing, Engineering, & Technology

- Transportation Technologies

- Work Based Learning

graduation requirements

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Graduation Requirements

Students in Grade 9 in SY 2021–22 or Later

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A minimum of 22 Credits

High School Assessments

75 Service Learning Hours

Career Preparation

graduation requirements

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Graduation Requirements

High School Assessments

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Government

Maryland Integrated Science Asssessment

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Program Choice Options

2 credits

World Language

(same language)

3 credits +

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Career & Technical Education Completer

Career Academies

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All academies meet graduation requirements

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Locations:

Applications & Research Lab, Home School and HCC

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Academies

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Prepares students for college and careers

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Course Selection Process

Middle school teacher makes course recommendation

Student reviews information with parents and selects elective courses and alternates

Middle School Counselor reviews requests during individual student meetings

Considerations in Course Selection Process

• Talk with your child about goals for the next four years and beyond.
• Review course recommendations and discuss the best course pathways for your child.
• Take the most rigorous courses possible while maintaining balance, so that your student may enjoy other aspects of high school like extracurricular activities.
• Consider your child’s interests

9th Grade Electives

Advanced Research

• Independent Research - G/T

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CTE

• Computer Science Principles - AP
• Exploring Comp Science - Honors
• Food and Nutrition Technology
• Foundations of Technology
• JROTC - Army
• JROTC - Air Force
• PLTW Intro to Eng Design - G/T

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English

• Journalism
• Yearbook

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Fine Arts

• Art I: Foundations of Studio Art
• Dance
• Band
• Percussion Ensemble
• Jazz Ensemble
• Instrumental Ensemble
• Chorus
• Vocal Ensemble
• String Ensemble
• String Orchestra

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• Guitar
• Music Technology
• Music Theory
• Piano
• Theatre Arts
• Theatre Company
• Musical Theatre Company

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World Language

• American Sign Language
• Italian
• German
• Latin
• Russian
• Chinese
• French
• Spanish

*Please review the course catalog for additional course information

Class Schedule

Sample 9th Grade Schedule

Student’s will choose

Typical 9th Grade Schedule

Attendance

Attendance in high school is critical to content attainment

and student success.

Academic Eligibility

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What do students need to be able to participate in all voluntary extracurricular activities?

• Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing grade for the marking period prior to the start of the activity
• All incoming 9th graders are academically eligible for fall extracurricular activities

Important Dates

Important Dates

Don’t worry your kid will be okay!

• What should they bring to the first day of school?
• Goldilocks Rule
• Schedules
• 7 Periods, 4th Period is split A/B Day
• Lunch
• School Lunch, FARMS program, How it works
• Car Loop
• Bus #’s
• Report Cards + Canvas

Let your child explore!

• EVERY STUDENT’S EXPERIENCES ARE DIFFERENT!
• Trust your child
• Let them find THEIR OWN way
• Sometimes letting go will benefit your child
• Bumps in the road are okay
• So many different opportunities
• Encourage them to join a lot of different extracurricular activities
• Make friends
• School-life balance!!!
• In the end, things will work out
• Great staff + community

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Benefits of Extracurricular Activities for High School Students

1. Improved Academic Performance
2. Explore Interests and Create Broader Perspectives
3. Higher Self-esteem
4. Social Opportunities
5. Productive Breaks
6. Essential Life Skills
7. Resumes
8. University Applications