1. Welcome Future Freshman Parents Class of 2021
Copley High School
Welcome Future Freshman Parents Class of 2021

2. Counselor -Student Assignments
Last Names
A-G Mrs. Morganti
H-O Ms. Bodnar
P-Z Ms. Kuntz

3. Registration process
Feb. 7 - high school counselors meet with students at middle school
Feb. 7-Feb. 15- students review registration materials with parents, teachers, counselor
Feb. 15 – selection sheet due to history teachers
Feb. 28– counselors meet with students individually at the middle school to finalize course selections

4. process continued:
Early June - final opportunity to make changes in course selections; preliminary schedule printed
August 17 - orientation program for all students new to CHS

5. Graduation Requirements
Copley High School
Graduation Requirements

6. All students must earn a total of 21 credits that include:
4 credits of English
4 credits of math including Algebra 2
3 credits of Science
3 credits of Social Studies
½ credit of Health
½ credit of Physical Education or (PE Option)
6 elective credits (1 credit from the areas of Business/Technology, Fine Arts, or World Language)

7. Freshmen Requirements
English credit
American History 1 credit
Mathematics 1 credit
Science 1 credit
Electives credits
Students must take at least 6 classes per semester but no more than 7.

8. Health & Wellness 1/2 credit required One semester
Recommended in grades 9 or 10

9. Physical Education courses
½ credit total = 2 semesters
Fundamentals of PE (required) ¼
In addition, choose 1 of the following:
Team Sports ¼
Fitness Training ¼
Individual/Dual Sports ¼
Beg./Adv. Swimming ¼
Advanced Fitness Training ¼ OR

10. P.E. Option
A student may earn a physical education exemption by participating in 2 seasons of CHS sports, cheerleading, or marching band.
Journaling is required. Sign up for PE Option during the scheduling process.
A student may take and receive credit for as much physical education as he or she desires.

11. Sample 9th grade schedule
MODS
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
1-2
English 9
3-4
Math
5-6
Science
7-8
American History 9
LUNCH
10-11
 Men’s Chorus
Men’s Chorus
12-13
Fundamentals of P.E.
Health
14-15
German I

12. Sample 9th grade schedule
MODS
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
1-2
Art Foundations
Woodworking
3-4
Math
5-6
Science 7
LUNCH
8-9
English 9
10-11
American History
12-13
Health
Fundamentals of P.E.
14-15
Study Hall

13. Sample 9th grade schedule
MODS
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
1-2
QUARTER 1
(S.H., Health OR P.E.)
QUARTER 2
Freshman Band
3-4
English 9
5-6
Math
7-8
Science
9-10
Spanish I 11
LUNCH
12-13
American History
14-15
Study Hall 

14. Things to consider…
Honors/Pre-AP coursework require a teacher recommendation and may require the completion of summer reading/assignments that are due on the first day of school.
Summer assignments will be posted online.
Please refer to the Curriculum Guide for all prerequisites as well as future course offerings available to your students during 10-12th grade.

15. Things to consider (cont.)
World Languages
(Chinese, French, German, Spanish)
Level I coursework is for students who have not studied the language OR for students who studied the language in 8th grader but were not recommended/ready for Level II.
Level II coursework is for students that completed Level I in 8th grade and are recommended by their teacher.

16. Things to consider (cont.)
World Language
(Chinese, French, German, Spanish)
World Language credit is NOT a graduation requirement and in some cases may be more appropriate for a student to pursue in 10th-12th grade.
Consider completing 2-3 years of the same World Language if you are college bound.

17. Things to consider (cont.)
Fine Arts
Complete 1 fine art credit if you are college bound.
Fine Arts courses include all art, music, and technology courses.
Non-traditional fine arts coursework: Photoshop Plus, Modern Photography, Intro to Theater & Theater II, Woodworking, Visual Communication, Engineering, Drafting & Design & Yearbook

18. Things to consider (cont.)
Explore your interests
Try new things
Take a variety of coursework to illustrate a holistic high school experience
Music, Art, Language, Business, Computer, Technology

19. Honors Diploma Meet 7 of the 8 criteria: English 4 credits
Math 4 credits through Algebra 2
Science 4 credits including Chemistry and Physics
Social Studies 4 credits
World Language 3 credits of the same language or 2 credits each of 2 different languages
Fine Arts 1 credit
3.5 GPA semester averages
27 ACT/1280 SAT

20. State assessment graduation requirement
Beginning with the class of 2018, students must:
Complete all required coursework for graduation
AND
2. Take seven State of Ohio end of course exams

21. --OR-- Students must meet ONE of the following three:
Earn a total of 18 graduation points on seven end-of course exams in the following subject areas:
Algebra I & Geometry
Biology
American History
American Government
English 9 & English 10
Students must earn a minimum of 4 points in English.
Students must earn a minimum of 4 points in Mathematics.
Students must earn a minimum of 6 points in Science & Social Studies.
Tests are scored on a scale of 1-5.
Students studying Advanced Placement or taking dual enrollment (College Credit Plus) courses in Biology, American History or American Government may take assessments aligned to those courses in lieu of end-of-course exams to avoid double testing.
--OR--

22. --OR--
2. Earn a “remediation free” score on a nationally recognized college admission tests. All students will take the ACT during the spring of their junior year at no cost to the student.
3. Earn an industry-recognized credential or a state license for practice in a vocation and achieve a score that demonstrates workforce readiness and employability on a job skills assessment.

23. Curriculum Guide
Please refer to the curriculum guide for course descriptions and additional information

24. Summer School To be announced (typically after Spring Break)
Courses offered are to be determined
Will not affect athletic eligibility

25. College Credit Plus – replaces post-secondary educational option
Attend a mandatory College Credit Plus meeting for students and parents in February the year prior to participation.
Take the ACT by April of the year prior to participation and meet the university’s admission requirements and deadlines.
Sign and return to the Guidance Office the Intent to Participate Form by April 1st of the year prior to participation.
More information is available on the high school website.

26. CHS ATHLETICS FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS Cheerleading
Basketball (Boys)
Baseball
Cross Country (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Softball
Cross Country (Girls)
Bowling (Boys)
Tennis (Boys)
Football
Bowling (Girls)
Track (Boys)
Golf (Boys)
Track (Girls)
Golf (Girls)
Swimming (Boys)
Soccer (Boys)
Swimming (Girls)
Soccer (Girls)
Tennis (Girls)
Volleyball

27. Athletic Eligibility
Must be enrolled in and passing at least 2 ½ credits each semester
Must achieve a 1.0 grade GPA for the
previous grading period
Athletic eligibility is the responsibility of the athlete and his/her parents. Monitor it carefully.

28. NCAA Eligibility Guidelines
Athletes who wish to participate in sports at a Division I or Division II college or university must meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
Students should register with the NCAA eligibility center by their junior year.
See your school counselor with questions regarding specific eligibility requirements.

29. School Activities *Chess Club *National Honor Society
*Academic Challenge
*Yearbook
*School Newspaper
*Student Council
*Key Club
*Speech
*Debate
*Music
*Color Guard
*Art Club
*Library & Office Workers
*Environmental Club
*Spirit Club
*Foreign Language Clubs
*Copley Students United
*Ham Radio Club
*Technology Club
*Drama Club

30. Stay Connected! CHS website: http://www.copley-fairlawn.org/Domain/54
Follow CFCS & CHS Athletics on Facebook & Twitter
Smoke Signals
Guidance Notes
Copley Express
PTA

31. Thank you for coming! Questions and Answers:
A-G Mrs. Morganti – Commons
H-O Ms. Bodnar – Auditorium
P-Z Ms. Kuntz – Room 133