Nordonia High School Counseling Department

CVCC Senior Programs Marketing Technology Teaching Professions Presenter: Josie Everhart

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2015  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 Math4 creditsOne credit per year in grades 9, 10, 11, and Science3 creditsOne credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Biology, Physics or Physical Science, and Chemistry or Environmental Science.) Social Studies3 creditsWorld History, U.S. History, Government and Economics. Health½ creditOne-half credit in Grade 9 Phys. Ed.½ creditOne-fourth credit per year in grades 9 & 10 Fine Arts1 creditBand, Choir or Art Electives5 credits

 Schedule English and math courses.  If you are behind on science or social studies credits, list those courses next.  Fill in additional courses you will take.  OGT—Check off those you have passed. Study Island and teacher help are both extremely important to have in place NOW!  Honors Diploma - Please complete if you are working towards an Honors Diploma. Plan your senior schedule accordingly to ensure requirement completion.  You are required to submit this completed worksheet with your Scheduling Worksheet to your English teacher.

Diploma with Honors Students must fulfill all but one criterion for any of the following Diplomas with Honors (Pg. 8 of Program Booklet) 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.

New Courses for the School Year  Dual Enrollment- English Comp 1 & 2  Financial Algebra (Full year course)  Quantitative Literacy I & II  AP Statistics (replaces Statistics)  College Prep Chemistry (is back)!  AP Psychology (Seniors only & full year)  Men’s Chorus

Course Name Changes for the School Year  Newspaper----- now Media Production  Modern Drama-----now Classic/Modern Drama  Calculus-----now Honors Calculus  Drawing & Cartooning-----now Drawing & Illustration, as well as Advanced Drawing & Illustration  TWE-----now Computer Maintenance & Repair I, II, or III

REMINDER!!! HONORS/AP COURSES POLICY  Students that take an honors level course will receive a 0.5 weighted grade for these courses. This means if a student receives a letter grade of an “A”, they will receive 4.5 points towards their GPA, 3.5 for a “B”, and so forth. Students that take an AP level course will receive a 1.0 weighted grade for these courses. An “A” in an AP course receives 5 points, 4 points for a “B” and so forth.  ***Note: Students and parents should first and foremost evaluate a student’s ability to handle the rigor and depth of honors and AP level courses when choosing which level of course to take and also take into consideration your teacher’s recommendation. Once the school year begins, students are not allowed to drop a course or change levels unless they take a “WF” for the course on their transcript. This will figure into the cumulative GPA as a “F” grade.

 Complete your name and telephone information now.  Circle one course in English, math, and any other required classes you may need.  Fill additional periods with electives (you must pair semester electives together that are indicated with a 0.5).  All students will have at least one, if not two, study hall periods.  If it is absolutely necessary that you have a full schedule, you can request a full schedule of courses during online scheduling. Miss Tytko will meet with you after you submit requests to determine if your plan allows for this.  Get signatures for any course that has a blank line next to it.  You cannot register for IMC or Student Council without the appropriate signature indicated.  Yearbook and Computer Maintenance I, II or III have an application/selection process. You will be registered for these courses once you have been selected. Mr. Killian will write in the course number for you.  Please select Choir 7053 regardless of which choir you plan to participate in. Your schedule will be altered upon selection.  Early Release—Seniors are special!

 Include your CVCC course as part of your requests during online scheduling if you are taking the second year of a program. Be sure to include the additional course, if indicated.  List 3 alternate elective choices in the event you are closed out of your first choices.  Use the spaces in the bottom box to ensure you have requested enough courses. Remember to pair semester courses on the same line. You will use this portion of the form during online scheduling so be sure to copy course numbers carefully.  Use your Program Booklet to research class information.  You and your parent must sign the bottom. It will be returned to you if you do not have both signatures.  Submit completed forms to your English teacher on Tuesday, Feb 18th. Students that take English at CVCC will submit their completed forms to Miss Tytko.

Recommendation Waiver Form

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 6 th 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  There are many options with regard to summer school. See your counselor for more information if you fail a course this year.  Do not push a failed course to your senior year!  If you have not passed all sections of the OGT, you should explore options for taking the test in summer school.

Reminders!  Yearbook – Application/selection process. Mr. Killian will provide the scheduling number once you receive his recommendation.  IMC – Do not register for this course unless you have a signature from Mrs. Wojtecki.  Choir – Register for Choir Your schedule will be adjusted upon selection by Mr. Pickering whether you audition for Symphonic Chorale or participate in Men’s or Women’s Chorus.

STUDENT COUNCIL Openings for 10 th – 12 th grades MAY be available each year depending on students not returning. See the advisor (Mrs. Dressig)for further information. An interview will need to take place prior to final scheduling. Her signature is required on your Academic Scheduling Worksheet in order to register for this class. This is an important commitment/responsibility to serving your school.

Computer Maintenance & Repair I, II, III  The Computer Maintenance & Repair I program will be a study-oriented course based on earning CompTIA A+ certification. In this course the student will take apart a computer, identify parts, be able to assemble a computer, and practice using different operating systems. Students will also explore the topics of system files, general maintenance, networking, configuration of hardware and software, and troubleshooting computer problems. Passing the CompTIA A+ exams will give you the A+ Certification. Earning certification is optional and must be pursued outside of the classroom.  There will be some hands on application in the form of “Work Orders,” which will require you to practice the skills learned in class. However, most of the hands on application will happen within the Computer Maintenance & Repair II class.  In order to be considered for this class, you must complete an application and submit it to Mr. Witschey, room 705, by February 14 th. There is a limit to the number of students that will be accepted.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office or from Mr. Witschey, room 705.  Do not register for this course during online scheduling unless you have completed the application process and Mr. Witschey has signed your Academic Scheduling Worksheet.

To Do List! 1.Get the required signatures from your teachers 2.Obtain parent signature 3.Return : Scheduling Worksheet -and- Senior Scheduling Worksheet Course Recommendation Waiver form (if applicable) TO YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER B Y FEBRUARY 18th You must have ALL required signatures and classes properly recommended! 4. Friday, February 21st - Online scheduling during English class Any changes in your schedule must be made before the start of the school year.