2. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING 2015-2016

3. 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 Guidance Counselor Assignments

4. Graduation Requirements Must earn 14 credits to reach 12th grade status Must pass all 5 parts of the OGT

5. Academic Honors Diploma Students must fulfill all but one of the following: 1.4 Units English 2.4 Units Math, including Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 3. 4 Units Science, including Physics & Chemistry 4. 4 Units Social Studies 5. 3 Units Foreign Language (3 of one or 2 of two) 6. 1 Units Fine Arts 7. Unweighted 3.5 cumulative GPA 8. 27 ACT or 1210 SAT

6. 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.

7. 12 th Grade Courses (must take* and recommended )  English 12*  Math*  Science  Social Studies Electives  Minimum of 5 Credits*  Other requirements not completed* –Personal Finance, Health, PE –Courses previously failed

8. 12 th Grade English Courses Must take one: English 12 English 12 Honors AP English Literature & Composition Electives: Advanced Speech Communication Business English & Communication Journalism Literature & Film Science Fiction & Fantasy Media Literacy

9. 12 th Grade Math Options (Your teachers are your best guide.) Current Year Math CourseNext Year Math Course GeometryAlgebra 2 Algebra 2 / Algebra 2 Trig (D or lower) FTS Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Pre-Calculus/Probability & Statistics Pre-Calculus AB Calculus Honors Pre-CalculusBC Calculus Algebra 2 Trigonometry Honors and up (Strong Student) AP Statistics BC CalculusMulti-Variable/Linear Algebra Mr. Scott in a few years? Math Elective: Exploring Computer Science through Math (New this year)- Algebra 1 Prerequisite

10. 12 th Grade Science Options (Your teachers are your best guide) Earth System Science Biology II Chemistry Honors Chemistry Environmental Science Forensic Science & Criminalistics Forensic Science Investigations Honors Biotechnology Physics AP Physics C-1 (Mech) AP Physics C-2 (E&M) AP Environmental Science AP Biology AP Chemistry Astronomy Anatomy & Physiology Modern Science for Consumers & Citizens Most Science Courses have a Math Pre-requisite or Co-requisite

11. 12 th Grade Social Studies Courses Both Economics and Government are required for Graduation Government/Economics Principles of Government/Econ AP Government AP Economics (Micro & Macro) AP U.S. History AP Euro History Sociology Honors Sociology Contemporary World Issues Practical Law Psychology AP Psychology

12. 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.

13. Physical Education/Health Health Required Course (#000911) – ½ Credit Elective: Honors Pre-Med Health (1 Credit) Physical Education ½ credit required, 2 semesters Leisure/Individual Activities Competitive Team Games Walking for Fitness Physical Fitness & Yoga Weight Lifting, Speed & Agility Training Students who participate in SHS Sports may be eligible for PE Waiver, waiving the P.E. Requirement or you could do Credit Flex..

14. World Language Options: French German Spanish Honors offered for level II and III. AP offered for fourth year World Language. 2 years of a World Language is recommended for College Entrance Must have Prerequisite If you earned a D in prerequisite, the next course will be difficult

15. Fine Art Electives MUSIC COURSES Concert Band String Orchestra Concert Choir Music Appreciation Other music classes by audition only ART COURSES Art I & II Crafts Ceramics I& II Printmaking Painting Art Exploration Drawing and Design Advanced Placement Studio Art 1 full credit (2 Semesters) of a Fine Art is recommended for College Entrance

16. Business Courses ELECTIVES Business Foundations Financial Accounting International Business Management Principals Managerial Accounting Strategic Entrepreneurship Introduction to Business Technology Desktop & Cloud Applications Desktop & Cloud Design & Publishing Advanced Marketing Work-Based Marketing Experience REQUIRED: Personal Finance

17. Family/Consumer Science Exploring Childhood Foods for Fitness College Survival Skills

18. Industrial Technology Electives Woods I & II Drafting I & II Metals I & II Architecture Video Technology Home Maintenance & Repair

19. Pre-Engineering (Project Lead the Way) INTRODUCTION TO PRE-ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) – Year 1 –Co-requisites: Algebra I, a lab fee will be charged –This course uses a design development process while enriching problem-solving skills; students create and analyze models using specialized computer software. Pathway to Pre-engineering is a four-year course of study integrated into the students’ core curriculum. Combination of traditional math and science courses with innovative Pathway to Pre-Engineering courses prepares students for college major in engineering fields. Offers the the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Courses engage students through a combination of activities-based, project-based, and problem-based learning.

20. 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

21. 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 must be fill out and given to your counselor. 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.

22. 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.

23. Athletic Eligibility Must pass 5 classes (not including P.E.) the quarter preceding the season. 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.

24. CCP College Credit Plus Earn High School and College Credit at the Same Time Students must apply and be accepted by the Post- Secondary Institution. Both student and parent MUST attend Mandatory Meeting on February 11 th & 12 th at 6:00 P.M. in Auditorium. If interested, indicate this when selecting your classes. At this time, indicate other courses as if you will be at SHS.

25. Things to remember when selecting courses: You may choose no more than 3 release periods. 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. Requested release time may be eliminated without notification in order to fit selected courses

26. 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

27. On Line Registration Will be done at home Open February 23, through March 7, 2015 Go to www.strongnet.org Click on Grades in the upper right corner Enter you username and password to log into your PowerSchool account Click class registration Click in the check box to select your classes. Don’t forget to click OK after each class. Click submit after all classes have been selected.

28. You will be given your PowerSchool Login information in your second period class. 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 If this is not the case, see you guidance counselor for help. Remember March 7, 2015 is the last day to register.

29. 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.

30. Make sure you are following a college preparatory course of study: –English4 Credits –Math4 Credits –Science3 Credits –Social Studies3 Credits –Health and P.E.½ Credit each –Foreign Language2 Credits –Personal Finance½ Credit –Fine Art1 Credit Planning to go to college? Have you planned the right courses?

31. –Students should take both at least once (twice recommended) between Winter and Spring Junior year.(optional retake Senior year) –When registering, make sure the results are sent to Strongsville High School (school code is 364855 ). –Some schools require the scores sent directly to them from the testing agency (i.e. Miami & OSU). Make sure you are aware if the schools you are applying to require this. –Highly Selective school applicants: check to see if your school requires SAT Subject tests.

32. Seven times per year Covers Math, Reading, and Writing ¼ point deducted for wrong answers 200-800 /section for a total score of 600-2400 Accepted in and out of state Six times per year Covers Math, Reading, Science and Writing No points deducted for wrong answers 1-36 composite score Accepted in and out of state

33. You can register for the tests at the following websites: SATACT www.collegeboard.comwww.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.comwww.actstudent.org March 14 rd – Register by Feb 13 th April 18 th – Register by March 13 th May 2 nd – Register by April 6 th June 13 th – Register by May 8 th June 6 th – Register by May 8 th Expect to spend at least 45 minutes registering You will need a credit card Please register at least 6-8 weeks before the scheduled test.

34. These sites provide the opportunity to take a career interest inventory, view colleges, majors, and/or potential income for a career. Ohio Means Jobs website: https://jobseeker.https://jobseeker. k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/seeker.aspx (Or just Google “Ohio Means Jobs K12”) Job Profiles http://www.jobprofiles.org/ Profiles of real people currently on the job

35. www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org Search colleges by majors, location, size, extra-curriculars, etc College Acceptance is not a prize to be won, but rather a match to be found.

36. HOW TO STAY CONNECTED For General Guidance News, Summer Programs, Deadlines, Test Prep, Website Resources, etc: TWITTER: General News @ StrongGuidance Scholarship Info @MustangMonies FACEBOOK: Strongsville High School Guidance SHS GUIDANCE WEBPAGE: www.strongnet.org

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

38. We look forward to seeing you next year!