STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Future 10th graders STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING 2017-2018

Guidance Counselor Assignments By Student Last Names A-Co Mrs. Sislowski Cr-Ha Ms. Hussong He-Lo Mr. Young Lu-Pe Ms. Davidson Pf-Sr Mrs. Brzuski St-Z Mrs. Williams

Course Credits Required for Graduation

Testing Requirements  Students will earn points on seven end-of-course exams for the following courses: - English 9 & 10 - Algebra 1 & Geometry - Biology - U.S. History & U.S. Government Students can earn from 1-5 points for each exam, based on their performance. (5-Advanced, 4-Accelerated, 3-Proficient, 2-Basic, 1-Limited)

Graduation Requirements There are 3 steps to graduation. 1. Complete Courses as outlined on slide 3. 2. Take the 7 end of course exams. 3. Satisfy 1 of the following 3 criteria: Earn 18 cumulative points on seven end-of-course exams. Earn a “remediation-free” score on a nationally recognized college admission exam such as ACT or SAT. Earn a State Board of Education-approved, industry recognized credential or a state-issued license for practice in a career and achieve a score that demonstrates workforce readiness and employability on a job skills assessment. http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/What-s-Happening-with-Ohio-s-Graduation-Requiremen/Graduation-Requirements-2018-Beyond/GradReq_2018.pdf.aspx

Earning High School Credits Credits are earned each semester 1.0 Credit for full-year courses 0.5 Credit for one-semester courses EXCEPTION Physical Education =0.25 credit per semester Must earn 5.5 credits to reach 10th grade status

Grades & G.P.A. Semester Grades are Recorded on the Transcript (Your academic Record) A semester grade is comprised of two quarters and the semester exam. GPA is important for Post-High School Plans F’s earn no credit and are NEVER removed from the student’s transcript More information available on the website or in the student planner.

10th Grade MUST Take Courses English 10 Math Science Modern World History/Nonwestern Studies Economics Personal Finance Physical Education (unless PE Waiver Eligible or already completed)

10th Grade English Options English 10 Honors Page 21

10th Grade Math Options Current Year Math Course Next Year Math Course Double Block Math Geometry Algebra 1 Geometry / Honors Geometry Algebra 2/Alg2Trig / Honors Alg2 Trig Hon. Algebra 2 Trig/ Alg 2 Trig Hon Pre-Calculus/Pre-Calc

10th Grade Science Options Biology • Chemistry •Honors Chem This Year Science Course Next Year Science Course CPE Biology Honors Biology Chemistry or Honors Chemistry

10th Grade Social Studies Options One of the following 2 Combinations is Required: Modern World History/Non Western Studies Honors World History/AP Human Geography And Financial Literacy ½ credit Economics – ½ credit

World Language, Fine Art, and/or Business Requirement A student must complete one credit from one of the academic areas above in order to graduate. The 1.0 credit can be a combination of a half credit from 2 different areas.

Physical Education/Health ½ credit required, 2 semesters Foundations –Prerequisite for all Leisure/Individual Activities Competitive Team Games Fitness for Life Weight Lifting, Speed & Agility Training A&B Students who participate in SHS Sports may be eligible for PE Waiver, waiving the P.E. Requirement.

P.E. Waiver A way to complete one’s Physical Education requirement. Students receive no credit and no grade. Student may waive P.E. requirement by completing two full seasons of SHS athletics, cheerleading, marching band or two years of AFJROTC. Physical Education Waiver Application and more information can be found on the SHS Guidance Website. Students may not mix P.E. Waiver with Physical Education credit to meet the requirement. Must have 2 waivers or (2) .25 credits, not one of each.

World Language Options: French I, II German I, II Spanish I, II 2 years of a Foreign Language is recommended for College Entrance Must have Prerequisite If you earned a D in the preceding class, the next year will be very difficult

Other music classes by audition only Fine Art Electives MUSIC COURSES Concert Band String Orchestra Concert Chorus Music Appreciation Other music classes by audition only Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Honors Symphony Orchestra Honors Women’s Chorale Chorale Honors Show Choir No Audition: Music Theory I Music Theory II

ART COURSES Art I & II Art Exploration Beginning Printmaking Ceramics I & II Digital Photography Drawing and Design Painting full credit (2 Semesters) of a Fine Art is recommended for College Entrance

Industrial Technology Education These classes can now be used as a fine art credit Architectural Design Drafting and Design I Drafting and Design II Video Technology

Business Courses ELECTIVES Business Foundations Financial Accounting Fund. Of Business/Administrative Services Human Resources Management International Business Strategic Entrepreneurship Introduction to Business Technology Desktop & Cloud Design& Publishing

Family/Consumer Science Food and Culinary Fundamentals Human Growth and Development Nutrition and Wellness Transitions and Careers

Industrial Technology Electives Architecture Design* Drafting and Design I & II* Home Maintenance & Repair Metals I & II Survey of Industrial Technology Video Technology* Woods I & II * Fine Art Credit

Special Programming Project Lead the Way Air Force JROTC (Pre-Engineering) Intro to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics Page 60 in the Program of Studies Air Force JROTC Survival Skills & Principles of Management Page 58 in the Program of Studies

Honors Courses The Honors Student: Does extra Reading…Thoroughly Answers Essay Questions…Fully Participates in Class Discussions…Does all Homework…Willingly does Research…Commits to Spending Time in Challenging Courses Students may change levels within the first 3 days of the semester…with parent permission…Beyond this, changes must be teacher initiated and only for students who are struggling with D’s or F’s Will have Required summer readings and/or projects

Credit Flexibility Credit Flexibility allows students to earn credit by demonstrating academic and skill level performance through a variety of educational options. Approved credit awarded through these guidelines will be posted on a student’s transcript and counted as required graduation credit in the related subject area or as an elective. A student must complete the Credit Flexibility Application and obtain approval PRIOR to beginning the coursework. See the SHS Guidance website for more information and the Application

Athletic Eligibility If a student earns less than 2.0 GPA during the quarter preceding the season of participation, student will be put on an Academic contract At SHS, must pass 5 classes (not including P.E.) the quarter preceding the season

CCP College Credit Plus Get High School and College Credit at the Same Time Students must apply and be accepted by the Post-Secondary Institution (requires specific GPA and Placement Test score) We have meetings on February 9th and 15th at 6:30 pm If interested, indicate this when scheduling in the electives If you are not a CCP student currently you must sign up for five classes per semester

Online Registration Will be done at home Open February 3, through February 16, 2017 Go to www.strongnet.org Click on Grades in the upper right corner Log into your PowerSchool account Click class registration Click in the box to select your classes. Don’t forget to click Okay after each class. English and Math electives will be under electives Click submit after all classes have been selected

Online Registration - Continued See anyone in guidance for login information If you do not see the class you would like, it could be because the teacher did not recommend you for the class or you did not complete the prerequisites, failed a class, want to retake it, look for it in electives If none of these are true, see your guidance counselor for help. Remember February 16th is the last day to register

Things to remember when selecting courses: It can be very hard to change electives after the schedule is created. Classes can only be dropped during the first 3 days of the semester A parent note is needed to drop/change courses After the 3 days, level changes must be initiated by the teacher You must have a plan for making up failed courses

Scheduling Do’s & Don’ts: DO look at YOUR History DON’T select courses based on friends DO look at your ability – realistically DON’T select “easy” courses DO look at your future plans DON’T expect to be able to easily change your electives next year

Keys to a Successful Year… Become an “Active Studier”… 1. “Reading Over Notes” does NOT work 2. Must make note cards or flashcards 3. Review often and out loud 4. Make Lists of materials to review 5. Moving around while studying can help 6. Check Teacher Websites 7. Ask for help from parents, teachers, & friends. Keys to a Successful Year…

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