9-10th Grade Updates-January 2024

The counseling office will host Freshman Parent Night on Thursday January 19 at 6pm in the CHS cafeteria. Parents and guardians of current freshmen students are invited to join us as we talk about graduation requirements, graduation pathways, dual credit and much more! If you can't make it to the presentation, the slides will be available on our website for you to review.

CTE/Vocational Open Houses and Application

If you are a sophomore who is 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 an open house. The open houses will be held on 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.

The Department of Exceptional Learning will host a second Parent Ambassador meeting for the parents of exceptional learners on Thursday, January 25 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Duneland School Corporation Administration Center, 601 W. Morgan Avenue. During the first meeting in October, leaders reviewed the special education program review completed by Indiana University and prioritized goals and actions.

At this meeting we will:

• Review the components of the newly developed strategic plan that are specific to Exceptional Learning
• Hear a presentation about the Transition Fair that will be held in April
• Discuss staff training and other initiatives
• Review the Duneland Special Education December 1 demographics

Please RSVP or request more information by calling Lisa Ilgin, administrative assistant for Exceptional Learning at 219-983-3600 (Ext. 1026) or by emailing lilgin@duneland.k12.in.us

Did you know that during adolescence your brain is developing at a rapid rate, and it is primed to learn new things? All of this rapid brain development can be awesome when you try new things because your brain is very adaptable right now. By the time a student reaches high school, it is not unusual for them to think that their educational success is pre-determined based on their past performance in school. This is not the case! Your brain is primed for building new neuropathways during this time, this is called neuroplasticity. We've included some articles for you to read and a video below so that you can learn more about how you can have an impact on your grades, your emotions, and your future by harnessing the power of neuroplasticity.

The Teenage Brain Is Wired to Learn

The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know

If you are taking an AP exam in May, this resource might be useful for you. It gives you information about how to find practice resources in AP classroom as well as resources to help you prepare such as questions from real exams, scoring guidelines, and sample student responses.

If you plan on playing college sports, it is important that you are mindful of the eligibility requirements for the NCAA. Keep in mind that dropping a class or taking credit recovery may impact your ability to play NCAA Division I and NCAA Division II sports. You can always reach out to your school counselor if you need additional information.

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!

Mrs. Christine Starkey-Registrar cstarkey@duneland.k12.in.us

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