th Grade Typical Schedule Granville High School

10 th Grade Required Classes Lunch World Literature and Composition or Advanced World Literature and Composition (formerly known as English 10 or pre-AP English 10)  Advanced recommended for grade of B or above World Studies or AP World History Math—See handout Science PE and/or Health Global Language (recommended) Elective/Other Graduation Requirements (or study hall)

Advanced vs. Regular The Advanced courses formerly known as Pre-AP will move at a faster pace and require more time spent in outside of class work, such as reading and writing.  Advanced English 10  Advanced Geometry  Advanced Algebra 2  Advanced Pre-Calculus  Advanced Chemistry Rest assured…our traditional classes are more than capable in equipping students for college-level work

AP = Advanced Placement  College-level courses taught at the high school.  In May, students will take the AP tests for potential college credits. Cost for each exam is approximately $90.  Scores range from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Check with your college/university to learn the score you must earn to receive credit.  Scores of 3 or better earn credit at all Ohio public colleges.  Weighted GPA if earn B- or above (5.0=A, 4.0=B) Benefits of AP

World Studies vs. AP World History Both World Studies and AP World History satisfy the graduation requirement for Social Studies AP World History is a college level course  Students who have performed well in Social Studies courses and want to be challenged more are welcome to enroll  This course requires additional reading, writing and in depth analysis of the text  This course will be weighted  Students will have the option to take the AP test in the spring  AP Scores range from 1-5. All public universities in Ohio will accept scores of 3, 4 or 5.

Math Options Math  Algebra 1  Geometry/Advanced Geometry  Alg. II/Advanced Algebra 2  Pre-Calculus/Advanced Pre-Calculus  Integrated Analysis and Physics (IAP)  See Flowchart in Course Description Book

Science Options Science—based on math course  Biology/Advanced Biology—Alg. I, Geometry  Physics and Astronomy—Geometry or Algebra 2  Chemistry/Advanced Chemistry—taking Algebra 2 concurrently  Advanced Physics & Astronomy—taking Pre-Calculus concurrently  Integrated Analysis and Physics (IAP)  Environmental Studies—completed Biology  AP Environmental Science—completed Biology & Chemistry

Global Language: French, Spanish, Latin This is considered a core class by colleges.  Most require a minimum of 2 years (of the same language)  Many prefer 3 or 4 years (depending upon the selectivity of the college/university) Students should talk with their teacher about whether they should move on to the next level of their global language

Physical Education/Health If your student still needs to earn P.E. credit, two options:  Physical Fitness I – semester class during school year worth 0.25 credit (need to take two times to earn.5 credits in P.E.)  Summer P.E. – summer school course taken first three weeks of the summer worth 0.25 credit (need to take two times to earn.5 credits in P.E.)  Meets in the mornings, $150, Packets available online Two options for earning.5 credits in Health:  Health during the school year for one semester--.5 credits  Summer Health to earn the.5 credit—application packets will be available online

IEP OR 504 PLAN If your student is on an IEP or 504 Plan and needs to be in specific courses, they will be hand scheduled by the special education department and administration to make sure students are in appropriate classes.

HAVE QUESTIONS? SCHOOL COUNSELORS Last Names A-F Ms. Ann Raffay Last Names G-M Mrs. Amber Gilsdorf Last Names N-Z Ms. Brandi Cooper ADMINISTRATORS Principal Mr. Matt Durst Assistant Principal Mr. Scott Carpenter Counseling Office Number (740)