1. Scheduling for 2016-2017

2.  General Information (45 min)  Athletics  Requirements for Graduation  Introduce Departments  General Scheduling Information  College Credit Plus  Question and Answer Session  Meet the Teachers in the Cafeteria

3. http://www.clark-shawnee.k12.oh.us/1/Content/184 Course Description Book Freshman Registration Card Alternate PE Credit form College Credit Plus Information/Guidelines Community Service Guidelines Timelines – February 19 th deadline Other Information

4.  English (4 credits)  Math (4 credits)  Science (3 credits)  Social Studies (3 credits)  Physical Education (2 courses)  Health (1 course)  Fine Art (1 credit)  Money and Finance (.5 credit)  Community Service (60 hours) Total Credits: 22 credits  Total Credits: 22 credits

5.  Ninth Grade English (PBA and EOY)  Ninth Grade Math (PBA and EOY)  Biology (PBA and EOY) or Physical Science (PBA and EOY)  Tenth Grade English (PBA and EOY)  Tenth Grade Math (PBA and EOY)  Physical Science (PBA and EOY)  American History - SSII (PBA and EOY)  American Government - SSIII(PBA and EOY) Or AP Government  Total Points to Graduate: 18 points/35 pts

6.  Art  Business  English  Family and Consumer Science  Engineering Technology  Math  Music  PE/Health  Science  Social Studies  World Languages

7.  To take the place of the two (2) courses that need to be taken for PE, you must…  Complete 2 seasons of a sport, or  Complete 1 season of two sports, or  Complete 2 seasons of marching band AND you must… Take courses that benefit your educational progress in place of physical education

8.  English – 4 units  Math – 3 units  Science – 3 units  Social Studies – 3 units  Foreign Language – 2 units  Fine Arts – 1 unit

9.  Difficulty of course work  ACT/SAT Scores  Ohio Department of High Education - www.ohiohighered.org  GPA and Class Rank  Student Activities and Community Involvement

10.  ACT  English Composition: 18 on ACT English Test  Algebra: 22 on ACT Mathematics Test  Social Science: 21 on ACT Reading Test  SAT  Critical Reading: 450  Writing: 430  Mathematics: 520

11.  Establish GPA early  Challenge yourself  Get involved in school and community activities  Begin your portfolio  Take standardized tests seriously  Look for opportunities  Summer programs  Leadership Opportunities

12.  Clark County Career Technical Center  College Credit Plus  Partnership with Clark State and Sinclair Community College ▪ At Shawnee – Dual Enrollment ▪ At Shawnee – Online Delivery with Teacher ▪ At Clark State  Pathways to College Credit ▪ 15 hours ▪ 30 hours ▪ The Ohio Transfer Module  Engineering Technology and Project Lead the Way  Shawnee Enhanced Learning Program  Credit Flexibility Program  Work and Study Program

13.  State Sponsored Program  Criteria – must meet seven out of eight areas  English (4 units)  Math (4 units)  Science (4 units, including physics and chemistry)  Social Studies (4 units)  Foreign Language (3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied)  Fine Arts (1 credit)  GPA 3.5  ACT Score of 27+ or SAT 1210+

14.  School Day is 7:30 am – 2:35 pm  7 period day – 45 minutes per class  Lunch divided into 2 sections – A/B 40 minutes  Intervention Period – Opposite Lunch  Naviance ▪ Personal Learning Plans ▪ College Plans and College Choices ▪ Online Transcripts and Teacher Recommendations ▪ Interest Inventories ▪ Scheduling  Extra help with classes – Senior Mentors and FAB  Groups  Class Meetings  Speakers on Special Topics

15.  There are year long and semester classes  Typically, year long classes are counted as 1 full credit; semester classes are counted as.5 credit  Freshmen schedules are fairly static –  Schedule English, Math, Science and Social Studies  Sign up for band, choir or orchestra vs. Guided Study  Decide on physical education and health options  Elective options  Make sure you have doubled up semester courses  Always include alternate options  Be aware of fees connected with courses

16.  Freshmen Composition and Literature  Math – Math 9 and Math 9 Adv.  Biology  Social Studies I  Physical Education (2 courses or Alt PE credit)  Health  Electives – Band/Choir/Spanish/Art  Other Electives and Online Selections

17.  Select Courses – Teacher Recommendations  Make sure you have noted alternate courses  Print off schedule/course plan from Course Description Book (Page 4)  Have teachers sign off on recommendations for advanced math or Spanish I  Parent sign before turned in to middle school counselor by February 19th