Mr. Jeff Van Drie
Transcript of Mr. Jeff Van Drie
May 27, 2015
Mr. Jeff Van Drie Principal
“A” Rating from the Indiana Department of Education
Pride in giving students a well-rounded education
• Mr. Robert Blumenthal •Assistant Principal (A-G)
• Mrs. Judy Malasto • Assistant Principal (H-O)
• Mr. Joshua Huwig •Assistant Principal (P-Z)
Block 8 Schedule:
Lunch:
Time Maroon Day Gold Day
7:40-9:11 1 5
9:18-10:54 2 6
11:01-1:07 3 7
1:14-2:45 4 8
A B C D
Lunch Time
11:01-11:31
11:36-12:06
12:06-12:36
12:37- 1:07
Student Resource Time
A block every other day to get homework done, meet with teachers, seek remediation, make-up tests
A great opportunity for students to meet with teachers and bridge their learning gaps
Students are assigned a “home” SRT, but they can write passes to visit other teachers
Discipline policy is outlined in the student handbook which the students will receive the first day of school
Philosophy: Ensure safety and eliminate distractions to the learning process
Goal: Teach students in order to avoid poor choices and behavior
Unwanted
Repeated
Imbalance of Power
Visitors must enter through the Access Kiosk at Entrance 1
Raptor system
Duneland Head of Safety and Security on campus
Working relationship with local police
Hall monitors staffed every period
Textbook Rental is the course fees
Some courses have additional out of pocket expenses which are outlined in the course description
Additional items needed for class are carried in the bookstore
You can use your PE uniform from CMS, or purchase a new one through Blythe’s if needed
The corporation does not accept debit/credit cards
One handbook is provided per student, additional handbooks are available at the bookstore for $5 each
Textbooks rotate on a six year rotation cycle
School Buses statistically are the safest vehicle on the American Highway
Students are expected to be seated and ride home safely without causing any distractions
Distractions or disruptions on the bus by students can cause real safety concerns
Families needing bus service should call Transportation to determine stops and times: 983-3615
To Participate in Athletics at CHS: ◦ Have a current physical form on file in the Athletic Office
(physicals accepted after April 1 for fall sports) ◦ Have regular daily attendance at school ◦ Must pass five (5) full credit classes ◦ Have a positive attitude and good behavior
Note: All CHS students who participate in extracurricular activities are subject to the provisions of the Positive Life Program
Why participate in a CHS athletic program? ◦ To develop skills, interests, and talents beyond the
classroom ◦ To experience being part of a team and perform at public
events demonstrating one's skills and talents ◦ To apply what has been learned in the classroom ◦ To grow through competition
•Academic Decathlon •Academic Superbowl •Quiz Bowl •Spell Bowl •Anime Club •Art Club •Board Game Club •Book Discussion Club •Bowling •Business Professionals of America •Cheerleaders •Chesterton Multi-Cultural Club •Color Guard •Concert Choir •Club EARTH •Concert Band •Camerata •Creative Writers •Debate
•Drifters •French Club •Gay/Straight Alliance •Hacky Sack Club •Interact Club •Japanese Club •Japanese Olympiad •Jazz Band •Magic Club •Marine Biology •National Honor Society •Natural Helpers •Orchestra •Peer Tutors •Pep Band •Sandpipers •Science Olympiad •Spanish Club •Speech
•Student Athletic Trainers •Student Government •Quill and Scroll •Sandscript Newspaper •Singing Sands Yearbook •High Mileage Club •Symphonic Band •Theatre Club •Theatre Productions (Fall, Winter, Musical) •Pit Orchestra •Tech Theatre Crew •Trail Bound •Trojan Guard •Video News Crew •WDSO •Wind Ensemble •Winter Percussion
Communication is a critical component to having a successful high school experience
We communicate through: ◦ School & Corporation Website
◦ Skyward
◦ Teacher/Staff Email
◦ School Messenger
◦ Twitter/Facebook
◦ Remind101
Check grades
Communicate with teachers
Very Important: Set up your account and keep it current to receive weekly progress and attendance reports via email
If you do not have an account, you will receive one during registration
If you are a CMS parent and do not know your account information, contact CMS and they will provide one
Multiple computer labs
Mac Book, IPad, laptop carts available for teacher/student use
Advocate and promote teachers exploring various technology and using it in the classroom to best insure engagement and learning
Specific registration information will be forth-coming
Out-of-district and tuition transfer students must apply every year through the central office
After registration, CHS will be open for student visits and students can follow their schedule
***Incoming Freshman need to verify residency
GUIDANCE: Career/College Planning Class Scheduling COUNSELING Emotional Concerns Peer Conflict Resolution CHS Counselors are available throughout the school day
A – Da Mr. Moore De – Je Mrs. Thoms Ji – Mo Ms. Dailey Mp – Sh Mrs. Konopasek Si – Z Mrs. Roytan Dept. Chair Mrs. Moffett Career Center Mrs. Arthur Office Manager Mrs. Brown Registrar Mrs. McNabb
All freshman start on an Indiana Academic Honors Diploma
Sophomore year students have more freedom to choose electives
Choices are based on student progress and success
Specific diploma types are listed on the CHS website
Vocational decisions are made sophomore year
Competitive (G.P.A.)
CHS has a wide range of vocational opportunities (a list is on the CHS website)
"The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right."
As you leave:
Feel free to stay and ask questions
If you have specific unanswered questions, please write them on a question form along with your name and email. We will get back to you.
These slides will be available on the CHS website.