Class of 2018 & 2019 Harrison High School Registration Guidelines

Your Course Registration Guide Is Available On Line (1,200 students x 80 pages = 96,000 pages)

 9 th, 10 th, 11 th grade meetings  February 24  Teacher Recommendation Day (Get signatures)  February 24– 26  Turn in registration sheets to English teacher WITH parent signature  February 29th  Registration in computer lab during English class February 29- March 11 Important Registration Dates

 Junior School Classes for High School Credit  Ohio’s Physical Education Waiver  Summer School  Online Edgenuity classes  Educational Options – Internship, Work Study  Flexible Scheduling Opportunities  College Credit Plus Opportunities  Advanced Placement Classes – AP Testing

 4 credits of English (English 9,10,11&12)  4 credits of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2 and an elective Math)  3 credits of Social Studies (American History and Government)  3 credits of Science (Biology, Physical Science and an elective Science)  1 credit of Fine Arts (not required for students who complete their Career Center program) .5 credit of Health

.5 credits of Physical Education ◦ May be exempted by 2 seasons of High School Interscholastic Sports, Marching Band, Cheerleading or JROTC  5 Elective credits (ACT/SAT prep is HIGHLY recommended for all College Prep and Advanced students)  Financial Literacy Requirement ◦ May be met through Wealth Management, HBS 3 or Economics section of American Government (AP Government does NOT include Economics section)  Minimum points accumulated on course tests

 Those students who start their freshman year in the fall of 2014 or 2015 (Classes of 2018 and 2019) will be subject to the new Ohio Graduation Testing Requirements. The current OGT will not be required, but you will instead take 7 tests at the end of courses as listed below. Although they are subject to changes or additional clarification, the new testing requirements look like this, effective January 31, 2015:

 End of Course Test Requirements for the Class of 2018 and 2019 ◦ 1. English 1 (9 th grade English) ◦ 2. English 2 (10 th grade English) ◦ 3. Algebra 1 (8 th or 9 th grade) ◦ 4. Geometry (9 th or 10 th grade) ◦ 5. American History (9 th grade social studies) ◦ 6. American Government (10 th grade) ◦ 7. Physical Science (spring 2015 only) or Biology (spring 2015and beyond)

 How many End of Year Tests Do I Have to Take? ◦ Seven  What Scores on the EOY Tests Do I Need to Earn to Graduate from High School? ◦ You Need 18 Points Total on the Seven Tests AND Enough Points Earned in Each Subject Area! ◦ Students will need minimum of 4 total points on the Two English Tests (i. e. Combined total of 4 points for your EOY tests taken for 9 th gr Eng. and 10 th grade Eng.) ◦ Students will need minimum of 4 total points on the Two Math Tests ◦ Students will need minimum 6 total points on the three remaining tests in Social Studies and Science

 How are points awarded? ◦ Advanced= 5 points ◦ Accelerated= 4 points ◦ Proficient= 3 points ◦ Basic= 2 points ◦ Limited= 1 point

 4 credits English  4 credits Math  4 credits Social Studies  4 credits Science  1 credit Fine or Practical Art .5 credit Physical Education .5 credit Health .5 Financial Literacy  3 credits Foreign Language (or 2 years each of 2 separate languages)  GPA of 3.5  ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1210 Ohio Honors Diploma Requirements (You must fulfill all but one of the requirements to qualify)

 Changes in course selections will only be made due to balance class sizes or correct scheduling errors/conflicts.  Basically this means you need to choose your classes carefully and wisely! You cannot “change your mind” in August!  Please see the Course Add/Drop Policy in your registration bulletin for all details.

 Any student who is wanting to be eligible for college credit must complete the following: ◦ Students must sign a letter of intent by April 1 st ◦ Students must apply and be accepted for student status at the individual college by that college’s deadline ◦ Students must register for the individual classes by the college’s deadline.  Many of our AP classes have CC+ credit attached to them as an option.

 How many classes do I need to sign up for?  A FULL schedule (7 bells)  Do I need a foreign language to graduate?  No, but colleges recommend or require 2 years of the SAME language.  What if I applied to go to Diamond Oaks next year?  You still need to register normally for a full schedule! Then we will remove your requests once you have officially been accepted. Common Registration Questions

 Do I have to take the AP test if I have an AP class?  Yes. You will be charged for the test through your school fees at the beginning of the year.  Can I schedule a Study Hall?  No (Study Hall may be scheduled for you as needed.)  Can I retake a class that I have already passed?  At this time, the only classes that are available for duplicate credit are Band, Choir, Contemporary World Issues, Technology Asst., TV Production & Broadcast, and Rock & Roll Lab Band. Common Registration Questions

 Use EZ Pay to pay fees early  For those who pay early with EZ Pay ◦ May pick up schedules early ◦ May complete parking pass information and choose a select parking space early  All others may pay fees the week before school begins ◦ pick up schedule just before school starts ◦ choose parking space just before school starts