1. Sophomore Parent Meeting
Mark Roush, School Counselor
Class of 2019

2. The guidance office staff
Judy Semancik – Guidance Office Manager
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DON’T LEAVE MESSAGES ON HER PHONE
Sarah Hawthorne – Counselor for the class of 2017
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Bill Hertler – Counselor for the class of 2018
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Mark Roush – Counselor for the class of 2019
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3. MINIMUM Graduation Requirements
Class of 2018 and beyond
4 units of English
4 units of Math
3 units of Science (1 of Biology, 1 of Physical Science)
3 units of Social Studies (US History, US Government)
½ unit of Health
½ unit of PE*
At least 1 unit (or 2 half units from among the areas of world language, business/computer tech, or fine arts)
At least 9 electives
26 Total Units

4. *PE Waivers
Students participating in 2 full seasons of marching band, an athletic program, or cheerleading may apply for a waiver for PE class (1/2) credit
Students choosing to do so will be required to enroll in another ½ credit academic elective course

5. End of Course Exams Language Arts I Language Arts II Geometry
Algebra I
Biology
American History
American Government

6. How To Calculate EOC Totals
EOC calculator.xlsx

7. Scheduling 2016-2017 Course Planning Handbook Pupil Load
Pupil Load
Class of 2018 and beyond
To grade 11: Complete MINIMUM of 14 credits
To grade 12: Complete MINIMUM of 20 credits
To graduate: Complete MINIMUM of 26 credits

8. Honors Diploma Requirements
Subject
Criteria
English
4 units
Math
4 units (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a 4-year sequence that contains equivalent content)
Science
4 units, including Physics and Chemistry
Social Studies
Foreign Language
3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied
Fine Arts
1 unit
Grade Point Average
3.5 on 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT Score (excluding scores from Writing section)
27 ACT/1210 SAT
Must meet 7 of the 8 requirements.

9. Career-Technical Diploma Requirements
Subject
Criteria
English
4 units
Math
4 units (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a 4-year sequence that contains equivalent content)
Science
4 units, including 2 advanced science
Social Studies
Electives
4 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 Average
3.5 on 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT Score (excluding scores from Writing section)
27 ACT/1210 SAT
Additional Assessment
Achieve the proficiency benchmark established for the appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or the equivalent

10. AP CHS
Offering of college-level courses for ambitious secondary school students
AP courses are more challenging and require more work than other high school courses
AP Exams are taken at the end of the year (May)
Scores are 1 (low) to 5 (high)
Most colleges give credit for score of 3 of better
Check with your college(s) of choice to see if credit is granted
90% of colleges attended by AP candidates give credit and/or advanced placement for acceptable scores
Student selection for AP courses is based upon teacher recommendations and additional criteria as listed in course descriptions
AP courses are offered 2nd semester, and all students must take the corresponding Honors course 1st semester

11. Honors (graded on 4.5 scale)
Honors CHS
Honors (graded on 4.5 scale)
Honors LA I
Honors Environmental Science
Honors LA II: British Literature
Honors Chemistry: Organic & Inorganic
Honors LA III: American Literature
Honors Physics
Honors LA IV
Honors Hispanic Civilization
Honors American History
Honors Spanish Pre-AP
Honors Advanced Math
Honors French Civilization
Honors Calculus AB
Honors French Pre-AP
Honors Calculus BC
Honors Chinese Civilization
Honors Algebra II
Honors Chinese Pre-AP
Honors Geometry
Honors Freshman Orchestra
Honors Trigonometry
Honors Cavalites
Honors Statistics
Honors Symphonic Choir
Honors Biology
Honors Orchestra
Honors Concert Band
Honors Jazz Band
Honors Concert Choir
Honors Physical Education

12. AP Courses @ CHS AP (graded on 5.0 scale)
AP Language Arts IV: Literature & Composition
AP American Politics & Government: US
AP American History
AP World History
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
AP Spanish
AP French
AP Chinese
AP Music Theory*
AP Microeconomics*
AP Computer Science*
*do not require an Honors prerequisite

13. College Credit plus Formerly“Post Secondary Education Options”
ALL CCP classes are graded on a 5 point scale
Students can begin earning college credits while still enrolled in high school
More information in March 2017 meeting

14. College and the world of work
It is not too early for sophomores to be thinking along these lines
If I were to poll your students about who plans to go to college, 100% would say they are going
Our records show that about half of them actually follow through
Despite much political pondering to the contrary, college is not necessarily for everyone

15. college visitations & job shadowing
Students now have 12 curricular days for college visitations and/or job shadowing
Map Your Future is available to help plan these activities
Limited to 6 days per year
Limitations can be lifted for unique circumstances
There is a form to fill out in order to take advantage of these days. It is available in guidance or on the school website

16. Pickaway-Ross Career & Technical Center
Provides juniors and seniors with skills, training, and certification to be used in specific vocational field
Must have a MINIMUM of 10 credits by conclusion of sophomore year, covering core credits
Upon completion of PRCTC program, students receive CHS diploma and certification in program of choice
PRCTC Tour
ALL sophomores, December 6
Visit 3 programs of interest

17. PRCTC Options for juniors
Students can choose to participate in full day at PRCTC.
Students can choose to participate in Health Tech (PRCTC sponsored program) at CHS.
Students can choose to participate in half day at CHS and half in the new magnet courses through PRCTC

18. Half day magnet courses
Held in the PRCTC Chillicothe Branch
RAMTEC
Health Admininstration
Held at Ohio Universtiy - Chillicothe
Sports Medicine
Environmental Science

19. New prctc options for seniors
STNA
EMT Basic
EMT Advanced
OSHA
ServSafe
NCCER (construction certificate)
Phlebotomy/EKG Technician
Fire Fighter I
Fire Fighter II
Pharmacy Tech (year long program)
Information Technology

20. Questions?