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10-11th Grade Updates-December 2023
CHS Counseling Office
Scheduling Update
CTE/Vocational Open Houses and Application
If you are interested in doing a CTE (vocational) program through the Porter County Career Center next year, you need to fill out this application. It is highly recommended that all students interested in doing a CTE program next year attend one of two open houses. The open houses will be held on December 7th and January 25th. Please see the attached flyer for more information. SOME PROGRAMS HAVE MANDATORY OPEN HOUSE ATTENDANCE THIS YEAR. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS YOU MUST ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE.
- Energy Technology
- HVAC
- Industrial Maintenance
- Welding
- Cosmetology
Juniors who are currently in a CTE program and plan to do a CTE program next year also need to fill out the application online.
You can learn more about the CTE programs by visiting the Porter County Career Center website.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to your school counselor.
Representatives from Porter County Career Center will be at CHS on December 6th during SRT to answer student questions about the CTE programs. If you are interested in attending, sign up using this link (students only).
Upcoming Military Visits
Sophomore Parent Night Presentation
If you were unable to attend the recent Sophomore Parent Night, you can find the information that was shared at that presentation by following this link. You will find information about Graduation Pathways and Graduation Requirements, The International Baccalaureate Program, CTE programs, and more!
Message from Mr. Burke, Secondary Exceptional Learning Coordinator
Did you know that here at Chesterton High School and RISE Academy we have 14 Teachers of Record serving students who receive special education services? TORs provide a liaison between families and the school. They are responsible for annual IEPs, progress monitoring on goals, and communication with other teachers. This is on top of their regular teaching course load. There are over 300 students at the high school who have IEPs. Support for students here at CHS ranges from consult and check-ins to direct special education classes. Supported classrooms are also a benefit to many struggling students, both those in general education and special education. In these classes, students receive instruction within the general education setting, but with special education support in the classroom. These teaching teams work together to reinforce concepts, present information in a variety of ways, and provide students with their accommodations.
This great team of teachers just became a part of the Duneland School Corporation this year, and are now truly 100% of the high school team of faculty. They are a great asset to the school system and provide an invaluable resource.
Get Involved!
Check out the many clubs and sports offered at CHS! If you can't find a club that you are interested in, consider starting one!
Challenge Yourself Academically
Mrs. Tuzdae Bartow
Mrs. Gretchen Arthur
Mrs. Amy Snyder
Mr. James Moore
Ms. Johanna Hess
Mrs. Julie Roytan
School Counseling Office Staff
Ms. Lauren Pelletier-Intern and College and Career Assistant lpelletier@duneland.k12.in.us
Mrs. Christine Starkey-Registrar cstarkey@duneland.k12.in.us
Indiana Gold Star Counseling Award
Request an Appointment
CHS Counseling Office
1-800-273-8255
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988
Email: jesmoker@duneland.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/domain/145
Location: 2125 South 11th Street, Chesterton, IN, USA
Phone: 219-983-3730
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Twitter: @CHS_CCCoffice