1. Scheduling Information for 2018-19

2. How will I schedule? Overview in auditorium In-class Guidance
Course Selection Guide
On Guidance Web Page!
Course Selection Form – to be signed and returned to mentor teacher
Input requests at home using instructions given during in class guidance

3. Classroom Guidance Next year’s Sophomores – Feb. 14
Next year’s Juniors – Feb. 12
Next year’s Seniors – Feb. 13

4. Classroom Guidance cont.
Students will receive:
Copy of CS Guide ONLINE!
Blank scheduling worksheet – to be completed and signed by a parent
Login information to enter course requests – with parents!
Directions for inputting online course requests

5. Scheduling Online
Students will enter course requests from home with provided login information.
Window will be open from February 12-February 23.
See your counselor if you need assistance with inputting requests

6. Are you planning to go to college?
English 4
Math 4
Science
Social St. 3
World Lang. 3
Fine Arts 1

7. Academic Honors Diploma:
Special Awards
Academic Honors Diploma:
Must meet all but one:
4 credits of Math
4 credits of Science (must include Bio, Chem. and advanced)
4 credits of Social Studies
3 credits of a language or 2 credits of two different languages
1 credit of Fine Arts
27 or higher ACT composite, or 1210 SAT total
3.5 GPA or higher

8. AP Classes? Good for college Check with college about credit
14 courses…Some singletons
.05 if A or B internal add-on
5.0 weighted GPA
Rigorous Courses!

9. English Sophomores Eng.10 CP, Eng.10 Honors
Juniors
Eng. 11 CP, AP English Language
Seniors
Eng. 12 CP, College English 12, AP English Literature

10. English Electives Mythology 11,12 Public Speaking 10,11,12
Intro to Film Theory 11 & 12
Yearbook 10,11,12
Must be recommended for Yearbook
Journalism – during mentor

11. NEW English Electives
Global Citizenship: Students will explore the relationship between human rights and social justice by engaging with issues that are important to them. Including but not limited to: stereotyping and discrimination, immigration, climate change, and freedom of expression.

12. NEW English Electives
Hispanic Culture Through Film & Literature: This course uses film to enhance students’ understanding of Hispanic culture while also serving as a springboard for improving students’ speaking, listening, and writing skills. Students will analyze and discuss selected films and short stories from Latin America, Spain, and the United States on subjects concerning life and culture in the Hispanic world. Knowledge of the Spanish language
is not a prerequisite.

13. NEW English Electives
Hispanic Literature in Translation: This course will focus on English translations of major literary works originally written in Spanish and their literary, cultural, social and historical impact. Knowledge of the Spanish language is not a prerequisite.

14. Math and Computer Science
4 years of Math, including Algebra 2, are required for graduation
Three tracks: Ohio Graduation Standards, College Prep and Honors
Follow teacher recommendations!
Computer Science courses are open to all students

15. NEW in Computer Science
Game Development and Multimedia Programming: This course is a 100% lab-based class designed for students who want to learn how to write computer code and who are interested in game development and multimedia applications.

16. Science
1 Physical, 1 Life and 1 additional science required for graduation
Follow teacher recommendations!
See course selection guide for complete list of offerings and pre-requisites (ONLINE)

17. Science Electives Principles of Biomedical Science Human Body Systems
Medical Interventions
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry

18. Social Studies Sophomore American Studies
Junior AP US History, if recommended
Senior American Gov or AP Government

19. Social Studies Electives
Am. & Global Issues 10-12
Sociology
Psychology

20. World Languages Take 2, 3, 4 or 5 years!
College admissions want to see it.
Level 1? Must have a B in English
Level 2? Must have C in Level 1
Level 3? Must have B in Level 2

21. NEW in World Languages
Conversacion y Cultura: This elective course seeks to further develop students’ conversational Spanish skills. We will explore the unique history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Topics to be discussed will in part be determined by student input, and may include current events, sports, food, religion, politics, music, film or other cultural elements from the Spanish-speaking world.

22. Health and Physical Education
PE I
PE II
Weights
Speed and Agility .5

23. PE Waiver Waiver does NOT grant credit, only waives PE requirement
Must complete 2 FULL seasons of a sport, 2 years of Marching Band, OR 2 years of JROTC.
Cannot mix and match
Must complete 80% of the season

24. Fine Arts: Art Art 1 Art 2 Arts and Crafts Commercial Art
Digital Imaging
Art History
Drawing & Painting
Art 3, 4 (full year)

25. Fine Arts: Music Symphony Band Percussion Wind Ensemble Choir 1 & 2
AP Music Theory
Evolution of Music (semester)

26. Electives Course Selection Guide (Guidance Web page!)
Talk to teachers, parents, counselors, friends
Have at least 4 choices!!
Think about your career.
Check prerequisites.

27. Business Business Foundations Personal Finance (required) MS Office
Business and Personal Law
Web Design I and II
Accounting I and II
Economics
Computer Essentials
Supply Chain Management

28. Work & Family Global Foods Food Science Culinary Fundamentals
Nutrition and Wellness
Child Development
Interior Design, Furnishing and Management

29. Pre-Engineering Possible college credit Stand alone or in a series:
Introduction to Engineering
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering Development and Design

30. Junior ROTC Program
Great leadership and community service opportunities
Possible 4 year participation
Students are able to participate in many field trip and external learning experiences

31. Greene County Career Center
Transportation provided
22 programs
Apply in 10th grade
All programs are 2 year programs
Look in Course Selection Guide online
See Mr. Hartley for more info

32. Study Hall Will you use it??
Students may not have more than 1 Study Hall per semester

33. College Credit Plus Open to 9-12 grade students who qualify
Intent to participate form due by March 29.
See Mrs. Scohy for more information