1. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2017
STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING

2. Counselor-Student Assignments
Student Last Names
A-Co Mrs. Maichrye
Cr-Ha Mrs. Barnes
He-Lo Mr. Young
Lu-Pe Mrs. Davidson
Pf-Sr Mr. Cook/Mrs. Brzuski
St-Z Mrs. Williams

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4. HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS 1 CREDIT FOR EACH COURSE MEETING ALL YEAR
.5 CREDIT FOR SEMESTER COURSES
EXCEPTION-P.E.=.25 credit

5. GRADES/CREDITS
SEMESTER GRADES ARE RECORDED ON TRANSCRIPT - YOUR RECORD
EACH SEMESTER, GRADES ARE AVERAGED TO BECOME YOUR G.P.A.
G.P.A. IMPORTANT FOR POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLANS
CREDITS FOR EACH COURSE ADDED TOGETHER - MUST HAVE 4 CREDITS TO BE A SOPHOMORE
F’s STAY ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT

6. MUST TAKE COURSES ENGLISH 9 MATH SCIENCE U.S. HISTORY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

7. English
Freshmen Options
English 9
English 9 Honors

8. MATH OPTIONS Geom/Hon Geom Alg II-T/Hon A-T
Algebra/H Algebra Geom/Hon Geom
Recommended for Algebra I
most students A/B/C
Recommended for Integrated Math/
students not Alg.I ready Alg. I Double Block

9. SCIENCE SEQUENCE and Math Pre-requisite
Integrated Math CPE Science
Algebra I CPE Science
Geometry Hon Biology
Hon. Geom Hon Biology
Alg II-Trig Hon Biology
Hon Alg II-Trig Hon Biology

10. Social Studies Freshmen Options Principles of U.S. History
Honors U.S. History

11. Foreign Language, Fine Art, Business/Language Requirement
A student must complete one credit from
one of the academic areas above in order
to graduate. It can be a combination of a half
credit from 2 different areas.

12. Foreign Language options:
French 1
German 1
Spanish 1

13. Freshman String Orchestra Freshman Chorus
Fine Arts electives:
Freshman Band
Freshman String Orchestra
Freshman Chorus
Other music classes by audition only
Art I
Ceramics I
Painting
Drawing and Design
Crafts
Printmaking
Art Exploration

14. Business Electives Entrepreneurship & Management
Business Communications
Keyboarding
Microsoft Excel & Access
Microsoft Word
Digital Imaging and Presentations
Web Design and Desktop Publishing

15. Technology Electives Woods I Drafting I Metals I Video Technology
Home Maintenance

16. HONORS COURSES May have Required summer readings and/or projects
The Honor 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
May have Required summer readings and/or projects

17. ½ credit required, 2 semesters
Physical Education
½ credit required, 2 semesters
*Foundation of Physical Activity
.25 credit
required unless taken in summer school,
waived, or credit flex
*Remaining .25 credit may be selected from
the following: Leisure/Individual Activities,
Walking for Fitness, Physical Fitness and Yoga,
Competitive Team Games, Advanced Strength
Training (zero period – 6:27 am)

18. 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 or marching band.
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 classes to meet the requirement. Must have 2 waivers or 2 courses, not one of each.

19. Personal Finance
This course is required for graduation. Students are recommended to complete this course in the sophomore year although well-prepared freshmen may consider this class.

20. Credit Flexiblity
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

21. SAMPLE 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE
ENGLISH
2 ALGEBRA I
3 CPE SCIENCE
4 U.S. History
5 Study Hall/Lunch
6 FOREIGN LANG
7 STUDY HALL
8 PE
1 ENGLISH
2 ALGEBRA I
3 CPE SCIENCE
4 U.S. History
5 Study Hall/Lunch
6 FOREIGN LANG
7 STUDY HALL
8 Keyboarding

22. OHIO GRADUATION TEST First Test Date - March of 10TH GRADE
5 Sections – Writing, Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Science
Multiple choice, short answer, extended response
PAGE 8 of the Course Selection Guide

23. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
AT SHS YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS 5 COURSES OTHER THAN P.E. IN THE QUARTER PRECEEDING YOUR SPORT
FALL SPORTS:
CROSS-COUNTRY, SOCCER, FOOTBALL, GOLF, VOLLEYBALL, GIRLS TENNIS
ALL INCOMING 9TH GRADERS MUST PASS A MINIMUM OF 5 CLASSES THE 4TH QUARTER OF 8TH GRADE YEAR
MUST HAVE 2.0 GPA - OR YOU MAY HAVE AN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE CONTRACT

24. PSEOP POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTION PROGRAM
GET HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AND COLLEGE CREDIT AT THE SAME TIME
MUST HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL GPA
MUST ATTEND A MANDATORY STUDENT/PARENT MEETING ON MARCH 7, 2013

25. SCHEDULING DO’S & DON’TS
DO LOOK AT YOUR HISTORY
DO LOOK AT YOUR FUTURE
DO LOOK AT YOUR ABILITY --- REALISTICALLY
DON’T SELECT BASED ON FRIENDS
DON’T SELECT “EASY” COURSES

26. Things to remember when selecting courses:
The high school has an 8 period day
Select English, math, history and
science
5 class periods minimum
Lunch 1 period
Electives
Maximum of 7 classes
Teacher recommendations

27. A Successful Year… Use your school Planner Study/Review Daily
Complete all Assignments
Take Notes
Ask for Help
Plan for Tests
Check PASS frequently

28. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR