Scheduling Information for 2018-19

How will I schedule? Overview in auditorium In-class Guidance Course Selection Guide On Guidance Web Page! Course Selection Form – to be signed and returned to mentor teacher Input requests at home using instructions given during in class guidance

Classroom Guidance Next year’s Sophomores – Feb. 14 Next year’s Juniors – Feb. 12 Next year’s Seniors – Feb. 13

Classroom Guidance cont. Students will receive: Copy of CS Guide ONLINE! Blank scheduling worksheet – to be completed and signed by a parent Login information to enter course requests – with parents! Directions for inputting online course requests

Scheduling Online Students will enter course requests from home with provided login information. Window will be open from February 12-February 23. See your counselor if you need assistance with inputting requests

Are you planning to go to college? English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social St. 3 World Lang. 3 Fine Arts 1

Academic Honors Diploma: Special Awards Academic Honors Diploma: Must meet all but one: 4 credits of Math 4 credits of Science (must include Bio, Chem. and advanced) 4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of a language or 2 credits of two different languages 1 credit of Fine Arts 27 or higher ACT composite, or 1210 SAT total 3.5 GPA or higher

AP Classes? Good for college Check with college about credit 14 courses…Some singletons .05 if A or B internal add-on 5.0 weighted GPA Rigorous Courses!

English Sophomores Eng.10 CP, Eng.10 Honors Juniors Eng. 11 CP, AP English Language Seniors Eng. 12 CP, College English 12, AP English Literature

English Electives Mythology 11,12 Public Speaking 10,11,12 Intro to Film Theory 11 & 12 Yearbook 10,11,12 Must be recommended for Yearbook Journalism – during mentor

NEW English Electives Global Citizenship: Students will explore the relationship between human rights and social justice by engaging with issues that are important to them. Including but not limited to: stereotyping and discrimination, immigration, climate change, and freedom of expression.

NEW English Electives Hispanic Culture Through Film & Literature: This course uses film to enhance students’ understanding of Hispanic culture while also serving as a springboard for improving students’ speaking, listening, and writing skills. Students will analyze and discuss selected films and short stories from Latin America, Spain, and the United States on subjects concerning life and culture in the Hispanic world. Knowledge of the Spanish language is not a prerequisite.

NEW English Electives Hispanic Literature in Translation: This course will focus on English translations of major literary works originally written in Spanish and their literary, cultural, social and historical impact. Knowledge of the Spanish language is not a prerequisite.

Math and Computer Science 4 years of Math, including Algebra 2, are required for graduation Three tracks: Ohio Graduation Standards, College Prep and Honors Follow teacher recommendations! Computer Science courses are open to all students

NEW in Computer Science Game Development and Multimedia Programming: This course is a 100% lab-based class designed for students who want to learn how to write computer code and who are interested in game development and multimedia applications.

Science 1 Physical, 1 Life and 1 additional science required for graduation Follow teacher recommendations! See course selection guide for complete list of offerings and pre-requisites (ONLINE)

Science Electives Principles of Biomedical Science Human Body Systems Medical Interventions AP Environmental Science AP Biology AP Chemistry

Social Studies Sophomore American Studies Junior AP US History, if recommended Senior American Gov or AP Government

Social Studies Electives Am. & Global Issues 10-12 Sociology 11-12 Psychology 11-12

World Languages Take 2, 3, 4 or 5 years! College admissions want to see it. Level 1? Must have a B in English Level 2? Must have C in Level 1 Level 3? Must have B in Level 2

NEW in World Languages Conversacion y Cultura: This elective course seeks to further develop students’ conversational Spanish skills. We will explore the unique history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Topics to be discussed will in part be determined by student input, and may include current events, sports, food, religion, politics, music, film or other cultural elements from the Spanish-speaking world.

Health and Physical Education PE I .25 PE II .25 Weights .5 Speed and Agility .5

PE Waiver Waiver does NOT grant credit, only waives PE requirement Must complete 2 FULL seasons of a sport, 2 years of Marching Band, OR 2 years of JROTC. Cannot mix and match Must complete 80% of the season

Fine Arts: Art Art 1 Art 2 Arts and Crafts Commercial Art Digital Imaging Art History Drawing & Painting Art 3, 4 (full year)

Fine Arts: Music Symphony Band Percussion Wind Ensemble Choir 1 & 2 AP Music Theory Evolution of Music (semester)

Electives Course Selection Guide (Guidance Web page!) Talk to teachers, parents, counselors, friends Have at least 4 choices!! Think about your career. Check prerequisites.

Business Business Foundations Personal Finance (required) MS Office Business and Personal Law Web Design I and II Accounting I and II Economics Computer Essentials Supply Chain Management

Work & Family Global Foods Food Science Culinary Fundamentals Nutrition and Wellness Child Development Interior Design, Furnishing and Management

Pre-Engineering Possible college credit Stand alone or in a series: Introduction to Engineering Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics Civil Engineering and Architecture Aerospace Engineering Engineering Development and Design

Junior ROTC Program Great leadership and community service opportunities Possible 4 year participation Students are able to participate in many field trip and external learning experiences

Greene County Career Center Transportation provided 22 programs Apply in 10th grade All programs are 2 year programs Look in Course Selection Guide online See Mr. Hartley for more info

Study Hall Will you use it?? Students may not have more than 1 Study Hall per semester

College Credit Plus Open to 9-12 grade students who qualify Intent to participate form due by March 29. See Mrs. Scohy for more information