Counseling Department

Counseling Staff: Current Seniors:Mrs. Maxwell Current Juniors:Mrs. Feeman Current Sophomores: Mrs. Ross Current Freshmen:Mrs. Fluke (part-time) Please see Mrs. Volin, the guidance secretary to make a specific appointment

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2013  You must have 21 credits to graduate from Nordonia H.S.  You must pass all five parts of the Ohio Graduation Test  You must have met the following requirements: English4 creditsOne per year in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Math3 creditsOne credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Must include one credit of Algebra II or the equivalent) Science3 creditsOne credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Must include Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.) Social Studies3 creditsWorld History in Grade 9, U.S. History in Grade 10, American Government and Economics in Grade 11. Health½ creditOne-half credit in Grade 9 Phys. Ed.½ creditOne-fourth credit per year in grades 9 & 10 Option I1 creditTechnology, Business, Fine Arts or Foreign Language *Option II1 creditEnglish, Math, Science or Social Studies (full credit) *Option II Credit is waived for those students who complete 2 years at CVCC.

 Complete your name and telephone information now.  Circle one course in English, Option II (if needed), and any other required classes you may need.  Fill additional periods with electives (you must pair semester electives together).  All students will have at least one study hall for one period of the day.  If it is absolutely necessary that you have a full schedule, you can request a full schedule of courses during online scheduling. Mrs. Feeman will meet with you after you submit requests to determine if your plan requires you not to have a study hall.  Yearbook, Newspaper, Student Council, Show Choir have an application or audition process.  Early Release—Seniors are special!

 Include your CVCC course as part of your requests during online scheduling.  List 3 alternate elective choices in the event you are closed out of your first choices.  Use the spaces on the right to ensure you have requested enough courses. Remember to pair semester courses on the same line.  Use your Course Program Book to research class information such as if it is a full year or semester course.  You and your parent must sign the bottom. It will be returned to you if you do not have both signatures.  Submit completed form to your English teacher on Thursday, Feb. 16

 You will use this worksheet in the computer lab during online scheduling.  Complete this form accurately with course names and numbers.  Pair semester courses on the same line.  Submit to your English teacher on Thursday, February 16.

 Credits are circled. These ASSUME you pass all junior classes.  Requirements not met should be listed.  Schedule your Option II if needed.  OGT—Take a look. Study Island and teacher help is your friend.  Honors Diploma requirement. Check it out!

Diploma with Honors Students must fulfill all but one criterion for any of the following Diplomas with Honors Diploma with HonorsCareer-Technical Diploma with Honors ENGLISH4 Units4 Units MATHEMATICS4 Units including Algebra I, Geometry4 Units including Algebra I, Geometry Algebra II or equivalent and another Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content SCIENCE4 Units including physics and chemistry4 Units including physics and chemistry SOCIAL STUDIES4 Units4 Units FOREIGN LANGUAGE3 Units including at least 2 units in each3 Units including at least 2 units in each language FINE ARTS1 UnitNot counted toward requirements CAREER-TECHNICALNot counted toward requirements4 Units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be a part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit GRADE POINT AVERAGE3.5 on a 4.0 scale3.5 on a 4.0 scale ACT/SAT SCORE27 ACT / 1210 SAT27 ACT / 1210 SAT ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTNot applicableAchieve Proficiency Benchmark established for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent.

4.5 credits needed for promotion to grade credits needed for promotion to grade credits needed for promotion to grade 12 Grade Promotion Requirements

Schedule Changes/Dropping Classes  Once schedule requests have been submitted, students and parents may elect to change a student’s schedule for the next school year only before the first day of school.  After the start of the school year, changes will only be made if: 1. There is a scheduling conflict that cannot be resolved. 2. Changes necessitated by failures. 3. Satisfactory completion of a course in summer school. 4. A technical error was made in the process of scheduling the student’s requests. SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE SCHOOL YEAR HAS BEGUN ARE NOT PERMITTED.

All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to take the national exams given at Nordonia High School in May. College credit may be granted upon successful completion of these exams. The college which the student attends awards credit. Check with your individual college on its credit granting policies. Costs for each test given are approximately $90 per test. Exam fees will be added to your fee account upon enrollment in the A.P. class. Advanced Placement Testing

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options The Ohio State Board of Education has adopted a policy under which a student may enroll at a college on a full or part-time basis and complete courses for high school and college credit. The program eligibility includes grades 9-12, acceptance by college and other local criteria. Program options include enrollment in college courses for college credit, or for both high school/college credit. Guidelines have been established for financial arrangements for tuition, books, materials and fees, depending on the enrollment option selected. A student and their parent must attend a mandatory meeting 0n Thursday, February 9 at 7pm. You must inform the High School Guidance Department by MARCH 30th of your intent to participate in the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option. Detailed information will be presented at the meeting on Thursday.

Summer School  Summer School taken at CVCC is designed for credit recovery.  If you have not passed all sections of the OGT, you should explore options for taking the test in summer school.  There are many options with regard to summer school. See your counselor for more information.

STUDENT COUNCIL: Openings for 10 th – 12 th grades MAY be available each year depending on student’s not returning. See the advisor (Mrs. Dressig)for further information. An interview will need to take place prior to final scheduling. This is an important commitment/responsibility to serving your school.

To Do List! 1.Get the required signatures from your teachers 2.Obtain parent signatures 3.Return : Academic Scheduling Worksheet Online Scheduling Worksheet TO YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER B Y FEBRUARY 16th You must have ALL signatures and 6 classes properly recommended! 4. Wednesday, February 22 - Online scheduling during English Class Any changes in your schedule must be made before the start of the school year.

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