1. OLENTANGY HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SCHEDULING
Rising Juniors

2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4.0 credits of English
3.0 credits of Science
3.0 credits of Social Studies which typically include
1.0 credit of World History
1.0 credit of US History
0.5 credit of Economics
0.5 credit of US Government
4.0 credits of Math including Algebra II
0.5 credit of Phys Ed
0.5 credit of Health
1.0 credit of Fine Art

3. HONORS DIPLOMA 4.0 credits of English 4.0 credits of Science
4.0 credits of Social Studies
4.0 credits of Math including Algebra II
0.5 credit of Phys Ed
0.5 credit of Health
1.0 credit of Fine Art
3 years of a Foreign Language, or 2 years of 2 languages
ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1210
Unweighted GPA of 3.5

4. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 1 – Teacher Recommendations
By January 13th, your classroom teachers will have completed recommendations about which classes you should take next year in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages.
For example: CP English 11 or AP Lit

5. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
If you do not agree with the teacher recommendation:
Step 1: Have a conversation with your teacher
Step 2: Ask for a student-parent-teacher conference
Step 3: If you and your parents are not satisfied with the decision made at the student-parent-teacher conference, then complete a “Course Override Request” form, available in Student Services.

6. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 2 – Online Course Requests
Between January 17th at 8:00 AM to January 29th at 2:00 PM, students will have access via PowerSchool to enter course requests after reviewing the Course Planning Guide on the OHS webpage.
*Step Sheet Instructions will be posted on Schoology

7. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 3 – The Scheduling Conference
January 30th to February 16th students will meet with their counselor for a brief, individual scheduling conference. Be sure to complete:
Online course requests in PowerSchool
Paper copy of Schedule Request Sheet

8. GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
Ms. Wozniak A - De
Ms. Hamilton Df - H
Ms. McKnight I - Mo
Mrs. Roberts Mp - Sl
Mr. Naveau Sm - Z

9. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Scheduling conferences will be held during the school day within the following classes:
Freshmen - History
Sophomores - Science
Juniors - English
ALL SCHEDULING CONFERENCES MUST BE COMPLETE BY FEBRUARY 16TH.

10. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 4 – Course Request Verification
After all students have completed their initial course requests, the total course requests will be reviewed to decide which courses can be offered (based on enrollment requests) and to make decisions about hiring staff for the school year.

11. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 4- Course Request Verification
By March 6th, students will be notified of any courses that will not be offered because of low enrollment. These students will have an opportunity to select an alternate course at that time.

12. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 4 – Course Request Verification
Your course requests will be viewable online in PowerSchool by clicking on “Class Registration”
Course Requests:

13. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Changes
Any changes to the initial course requests must be received no later than April 13th. Please see your counselor with changes.
As a reminder, the sooner a concern is addressed, the more likely that a suitable solution will be available for you.
Remember the earlier the better.

14. COURSES THAT REQUIRE AUDITIONS (Choir, Band, Orchestra)
Choose the desired course on your Schedule Request Sheet. Each student will then meet with the appropriate instructor for an audition. Auditions will be held in February and results will be shared with counselors.

15. COURSES THAT REQUIRE APPLICATIONS
(Marketing, Teacher Academy, Mentorship, etc.)
Each program has specific requirements. Applications will be available in Student Services and program departments.
All applications are due by Friday, February 3rd at 3:00 PM.
It is YOUR responsibility to complete the application and return it ON TIME. Because there is always a waiting list for these courses, there will be NO EXCEPTION to the deadline dates.
Programs are highly competitive - be prepared with electives.

16. COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS
College Credit Plus courses offer students the opportunity to simultaneously earn high school and college credit
Courses may be offered at a variety of local colleges and universities (CSCC, OSU, Otterbein, etc.)
*You’re responsible for your own transportation.
Credits earned in CCP classes are transferable to any Ohio public college or university.
Interested students should visit these college websites for more information

17. COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS AT CSCC
Olentangy will offer CCP classes at Columbus State’s Delaware Campus.
To enroll in a CCP course, students must apply to CSCC and meet the college readiness benchmark according to ACT or appropriate placement test for the content area of the course.
English (English 1100 and 2367)
Calculus I and II (Math 1151 and 1152)
Astronomy 1141
Anthropology 2200
Psychology I100
Sociology I101

18. CAREER CENTER Second Look Days: Jan. 12th -Feb. 23rd
Jan. 26th -March 9th
Feb. 9th -March 30th
Registration form may be found on Schoology and returned to Student Services 3 days prior.
DACC Open House January 19th from 5-7 pm
Students interested in attending the DACC need to apply online by Friday, February 3rd.

19. NOTES Schedule 8 periods, don’t include space for lunch
OHSAA requires athletes to pass 5 courses (not including P.E.)
Honors Diploma Requirements
Alternative courses in rank order MUST BE COMPLETED
Priorities / other important information we should know
Review the Course Planning Guide for prerequisites and requirements on the OHS website
Video Course Descriptions available on Schoology (Olentangy High School → Resources → Guidance)
Summer Academy: information will be available on the website in March