1. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Future 10th graders
STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING

2. Guidance Counselor Assignments
By Student Last Names
A-Co Mrs. Sislowski
Cr-Ha Ms. Hussong
He-Lo Mr. Young
Lu-Pe Ms. Davidson
Pf-Sr Mrs. Brzuski
St-Z Mrs. Williams

3. Course Credits Required for Graduation

4. Testing Requirements
 Students will earn points on seven end-of-course exams for the following courses: - English 9 & 10
- Algebra 1 & Geometry
- Biology
- U.S. History & U.S. Government
Students can earn from 1-5 points for each exam, based on their performance.
(5-Advanced, 4-Accelerated, 3-Proficient, 2-Basic, 1-Limited)

5. Graduation Requirements There are 3 steps to graduation.
1. Complete Courses as outlined on slide 3.
2. Take the 7 end of course exams.
3. Satisfy 1 of the following 3 criteria:
Earn 18 cumulative points on seven end-of-course exams.
Earn a “remediation-free” score on a nationally recognized college admission exam such as ACT or SAT.
Earn a State Board of Education-approved, industry recognized credential or a state-issued license for practice in a career and achieve a score that demonstrates workforce readiness and employability on a job skills assessment.

6. Earning High School Credits
Credits are earned each semester
1.0 Credit for full-year courses
0.5 Credit for one-semester courses
EXCEPTION Physical Education =0.25 credit per semester
Must earn 5.5 credits to reach 10th grade status

7. Grades & G.P.A.
Semester Grades are Recorded on the Transcript (Your academic Record)
A semester grade is comprised of two quarters and the semester exam.
GPA is important for Post-High School Plans
F’s earn no credit and are NEVER removed from the student’s transcript
More information available on the website
or in the student planner.

8. 10th Grade MUST Take Courses
English 10
Math
Science
Modern World History/Nonwestern Studies
Economics
Personal Finance
Physical Education (unless PE Waiver Eligible or already completed)

9. 10th Grade English Options
English 10 Honors
Page 21

10. 10th Grade Math Options Current Year Math Course Next Year Math Course
Double Block Math
Geometry
Algebra 1
Geometry / Honors Geometry
Algebra 2/Alg2Trig /
Honors Alg2 Trig
Hon. Algebra 2 Trig/ Alg 2 Trig
Hon Pre-Calculus/Pre-Calc

11. 10th Grade Science Options
Biology • Chemistry •Honors Chem
This Year Science Course
Next Year Science Course
CPE
Biology
Honors Biology
Chemistry or Honors Chemistry

12. 10th Grade Social Studies Options
One of the following 2 Combinations is Required:
Modern World History/Non Western Studies
Honors World History/AP Human Geography
And
Financial Literacy ½ credit
Economics – ½ credit

13. World Language, Fine Art, and/or Business Requirement
A student must complete one credit from one of the academic areas above in order to graduate.
The 1.0 credit can be a combination of a half credit from 2 different areas.

14. Physical Education/Health
½ credit required, 2 semesters
Foundations –Prerequisite for all Leisure/Individual Activities Competitive Team Games Fitness for Life Weight Lifting, Speed & Agility Training A&B
Students who participate in SHS Sports may be eligible for PE Waiver, waiving the P.E. Requirement.

15. P.E. Waiver A way to complete one’s Physical Education requirement.
Students receive no credit and no grade.
Student may waive P.E. requirement by completing two full seasons of SHS athletics, cheerleading, marching band or two years of AFJROTC.
Physical Education Waiver Application and more information can be found on the SHS Guidance Website.
Students may not mix P.E. Waiver with Physical Education credit to meet the requirement. Must have 2 waivers or (2) .25 credits, not one of each.

16. World Language Options:
French I, II
German I, II
Spanish I, II
2 years of a Foreign Language is recommended for College Entrance
Must have Prerequisite
If you earned a D in the preceding class, the next year will be very difficult

17. Other music classes by audition only
Fine Art Electives
MUSIC COURSES
Concert Band
String Orchestra
Concert Chorus
Music Appreciation
Other music classes by audition only
Symphonic Band
Wind Ensemble Honors
Symphony Orchestra Honors
Women’s Chorale
Chorale Honors
Show Choir
No Audition: Music Theory I
Music Theory II

18. ART COURSES Art I & II Art Exploration Beginning Printmaking
Ceramics I & II
Digital Photography
Drawing and Design
Painting
full credit (2 Semesters) of a Fine Art is recommended for
College Entrance

19. Industrial Technology Education
These classes can now be used as a fine art credit
Architectural Design
Drafting and Design I
Drafting and Design II
Video Technology

20. Business Courses ELECTIVES Business Foundations Financial Accounting
Fund. Of Business/Administrative Services
Human Resources Management
International Business
Strategic Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Business Technology
Desktop & Cloud Design& Publishing

21. Family/Consumer Science
Food and Culinary Fundamentals
Human Growth and Development
Nutrition and Wellness
Transitions and Careers

22. Industrial Technology Electives
Architecture Design*
Drafting and Design I & II*
Home Maintenance & Repair
Metals I & II
Survey of Industrial Technology
Video Technology*
Woods I & II
* Fine Art Credit

23. Special Programming Project Lead the Way Air Force JROTC
(Pre-Engineering)
Intro to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Page 60 in the Program of Studies
Air Force JROTC
Survival Skills & Principles of Management
Page 58 in the Program of Studies

24. Honors Courses The Honors Student:
Does extra Reading…Thoroughly Answers Essay Questions…Fully Participates in Class Discussions…Does all Homework…Willingly does Research…Commits to Spending Time in Challenging Courses
Students may change levels within the first 3 days of the semester…with parent permission…Beyond this, changes must be teacher initiated and only for students who are struggling with D’s or F’s
Will have Required summer readings and/or projects

25. Credit Flexibility
Credit Flexibility allows students to earn credit by demonstrating academic and skill level performance through a variety of educational options.
Approved credit awarded through these guidelines will be posted on a student’s transcript and counted as required graduation credit in the related subject area or as an elective.
A student must complete the Credit Flexibility Application and obtain approval PRIOR to beginning the coursework.
See the SHS Guidance website for more information and the Application

26. Athletic Eligibility
If a student earns less than 2.0 GPA during the quarter preceding the season of participation, student will be put on an Academic contract
At SHS, must pass 5 classes (not including P.E.) the quarter preceding the season

27. CCP College Credit Plus
Get High School and College Credit at the Same Time
Students must apply and be accepted by the Post-Secondary Institution (requires specific GPA and Placement Test score)
We have meetings on February 9th and 15th at 6:30 pm
If interested, indicate this when scheduling in the electives
If you are not a CCP student currently you must sign up for five classes per semester

28. Online Registration Will be done at home
Open February 3, through February 16, 2017
Go to
Click on Grades in the upper right corner
Log into your PowerSchool account
Click class registration
Click in the box to select your classes. Don’t forget to click Okay after each class.
English and Math electives will be under electives
Click submit after all classes have been selected

29. Online Registration - Continued
See anyone in guidance for login information
If you do not see the class you would like, it could be because the teacher did not recommend you for the class or you did not complete the prerequisites, failed a class, want to retake it, look for it in electives
If none of these are true, see your guidance counselor for help.
Remember February 16th is the last day to register

30. Things to remember when selecting courses:
It can be very hard to change electives after the schedule is created.
Classes can only be dropped during the first 3 days of the semester
A parent note is needed to drop/change courses
After the 3 days, level changes must be initiated by the teacher
You must have a plan for making up failed courses

31. Scheduling Do’s & Don’ts:
DO look at YOUR History
DON’T select courses based on friends
DO look at your ability – realistically
DON’T select “easy” courses
DO look at your future plans
DON’T expect to be able to easily change your electives next year

32. Keys to a Successful Year…
Become an “Active Studier”…
1. “Reading Over Notes” does NOT work
2. Must make note cards or flashcards
3. Review often and out loud
4. Make Lists of materials to review
5. Moving around while studying can help
6. Check Teacher Websites
7. Ask for help from parents, teachers, & friends.
Keys to a Successful Year…

33. HOW TO STAY CONNECTED
For General Guidance News, Summer Programs, Deadlines, Test Prep, Website Resources, etc:
TWITTER: General StrongGuidance Scholarship
FACEBOOK: Strongsville High School Guidance
SHS GUIDANCE WEBPAGE