Scheduling Update

2018-2019

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Developing a Master Schedule

Students and parents are strongly encouraged NOT to plan a course load with the

idea that it can be adjusted at a later time.

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Schedule Change Policy

▪1. Student schedule does not include the minimum number of required six classes each semester▪2. Adjustments due to the successful completion of summer coursework or summer school▪3. Error in a student’s schedule due to academic misplacement▪4. Error in a student’s schedule due clerical errors

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Schedule Change Requests

Examples of Requests that cannot be accommodated:

• Specific teacher • Changing Commons periods for Open Campus• Changing Lunch periods• Changing one elective for another e.g.

ceramics for printmaking

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Communication with Counselor

Last Names A-KMrs. Newton

Last Names L-ZMrs. Kover

**Please visit with Mrs. Hancock in Counseling Office to schedule a meeting; concerns and/or questions should be handled in person not via email

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Lowering a Level

Students will be permitted to lower a level, for example, Honors English

to CP English, with the recommendation of the teacher at

the semester only.

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Graduation Requirements• 4 credits of English

• 4 credits of Math (including Algebra 2)• 3 credits of Science• 3 credits of Social Studies (World History, US History, & Government)

• 1 credit of Fine Art• 0.5 credit of Health & 0.5 credit of PE (2 semesters)

= Minimum of 20 Credits

• AND Earn 18 points on End-of-Course Exams• 4 ELA, 4 Math, and 6 across Science & Social Studies-OR-

• SAT EBRW=480 & M=530 ACT Reading=20, Eng=18, & Math=22

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Diploma with Honors

• 4 credits of English

• 4 credits of Math • 4 credits of Science (including Physics)• 4 credits of Social Studies• 3 credits of World Language (or 2 of 2)• 1 credit of Fine Arts• 3.5 Unweighted GPA (posted on Naviance) • 27 ACT or 1210 SAT

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Typical Schedule

•6 classes (1 Commons period plus 1 lunch period)

•7 classes (1 lunch period)

**Students must carry six classes each semester of senior year!!!!!

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● Making Selections

• Senior year is the time to ensure requirements are being met or have been met

• Select classes you are interested in, but also feel comfortable with in terms of workload

• Remember the importance of maintaining good grades throughout senior year

• Remember college applications will be submitted during first semester of senior year, which can represent additional responsibilities in and out of school!!!

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Athletic Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY1. Based on the last nine weeks2. You must have passed 5 credits3. You can only have one “F” in the last grading period4. All athletes are monitored on a weekly basis

a. If you receive 2 “F’s” in one week, you will be declared ineligible until at least one of the “F’s” is raised

5. If your GPA is below 2.000, you will be placed on Conditional Eligibility and you will be monitored by all of your teachers

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Scheduling Timeline

Juniors - Class of 2019January 29th– February 2nd• Students meet with Counselor

one-on-one in English Class• Enter Counseling Office by Mrs.

Hancock’s desk

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Course Selection Guide

• The 2018-2019 Course Selection Guide with Graduation Requirements, Diploma with Honors Requirements and an overview of all Academic Offerings is posted to the HS website.

• Students and parents can reference information at any time.

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English Offerings

AP English LiteratureAP English Language

College Composition I&IICP English 12

Electives include Creative Writing, Yearbook, Newspaper, Write Place, Words, Speech, Video Production

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College Comp

• CCP with Tri-C

• Instructor is Mr. Stuart• File intent to participate form by April 1st• Complete online application with Tri-C & Request HS Transcript processing

• Meet testing requirements, ACT English=18, SAT EBWR=430 or Accuplacer

• Attend CCP meeting at CFHS Jan. 25th @ 6pm• Reference Guidelines on Handout and on HS website

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Social Studies Offerings

•US Government, AP Government•Electives (AP World History, AP Economics, AP Psychology, Sociology, Economics, 21st Century)•Should be taken to earn graduation requirements or diploma with honors requirements

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AP Social Studies Offerings

• AP Economics (2 separate AP exams, Micro 1st Sem & Macro 2nd Sem) - Ms. Powers• A thorough understanding of the principles of

economics • AP Psychology - Ms. Midlik

• An introduction to the study of human behavior with an analysis of behavior through current events

• AP World - Ms. Midlik• Focuses on world history from 8000 BC to present

with application of historical thinking skills learning about the past

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Social Studies Electives

Economics - Mr. Serluco• Includes overview of fundamentals of both

macro & mirco, banking, investments, and taxes

21st Century - Mr. Salyers• Focus on contemporary issues, history, and

culture

Sociology - Mr. Serluco• Scientific study of human behavior

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Math Offerings

•Algebra 2•Pre-Calculus•Probability & Statistics•Honors Pre-Calculus•AP Calculus AB•AP Calculus BC

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AP Statistics

• Students who have completed an Honors Math course can double-up to include AP Stats with another course

• Students in AP Research or Research as a college or career focus are encouraged to take AP Stats

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Science Offerings

• Chemistry• Anatomy & Physiology• AP Environmental Science• Physics• AP Physics• AP Biology• AP Chemistry

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A & P

Anatomy & Physiology - Mrs. Salyers• 2 semesters • Must have completed Biology & Chemistry

with a B average and teacher rec• Ideal for students who are interested in the

medical or healthcare profession• Dissection is a major component of the class

including small organ and large mammal

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Science Offerings

AP Physics 2 - Dr. Jacobs• Completion of AP Physics 1 with A- average

and teacher rec

AP Biology - Mr. Ricci• Completion of Chemistry with a B average

and teacher rec

AP Chemistry - Mrs. Deighan• Completion of Honors Chemistry and AP

Physics 1 with a B average and teacher rec

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World Languages

• Not a graduation requirement• At least 2 credits typically

recommended for college• 3 credits in same or 2/2 required

for Diploma with Honors*

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Arabic In HS, in addition to Chinese, French and Spanish, Arabic is offered as an option for studying a World Language.

● Arabic is spoken in 22 countries in Africa and Asia by some 250 million people and it is one of the six official languages of the UN.

● It is the fastest-growing spoken language of study at U.S. colleges and universities.

● According to the International Trade Commission, there’s a lot of exports and imports between the Middle East & North Africa and the U.S.

● Diplomatic relations with the Arab world are an important aspect of US foreign policy.

● Some 4,000 words in Spanish, mostly nouns, were borrowed from Arabic then passed into other languages like English.

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AP Spanish Literature

• Students currently enrolled in Spanish 4 can take AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature

• Please consider taking AP Spanish Literature, colleges/universities are generous with awarding credit for performance on AP exam

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SUMMER PE

• Summer PE through CF Community Ed.

• Open to all grade levels. • Cost $205• June 18-29th• 8:00-2:30 Daily attendance is mandatory to receive credit

• Registration online or by phone • Feb 20th (seniors), Feb 21st (juniors), Feb 22nd

(sophs) and Feb 23rd (fresh)*

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Health & PE

•G.Y.M•Personal Fitness Training•Health•IPEP - Seniors are not eligible•Sport Management (elective only)

• Exploration of the sport & recreation industry including sport law and marketing

**Remember two semesters are required to earn 0.5 credit.

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Computer ScienceProgramming (Semester Course):

• Completion of Geometry with a B or higher• Introduction to basic concepts of coding

AP Computer Science Principles

• Completion of Algebra 2 with a B or higher• Broad overview of computer science knowledge and

capabilities

AP Computer Science A

• Completion of Algebra II with a B or higher AND Programming with a B+ or higher

• Extensive programming is required daily in the classroom• Lack of Programming background pre-req requires teacher

permission

HADS

• Completion of AP Computer Science A with a B or higher

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Educational Options

College Credit Plus•Complete CCP Intent form and return to HS Counseling Office by April 1st•Apply to Specific School•Take English, Math placement exams•Be accepted•Register, can do ½ of full day programs *

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CCP Information Night

For students who wish to participate in CCP next school year, please plan to attend the information night:

• Thursday, January 25th at 6:00 pm PAC• Reps from JCU, Hiram, Tri-C, Kent and Notre

Dame College will attend

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New Art Class 2018-2019

• Mrs. Serazin has developed a new course for juniors and seniors

• Full year digital photography course intended for serious students

• Requires completion of one semester each of computer graphics and photography with grades 90% or higher

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Entrepreneurial CoursesJuniors & Seniors

• Mr. Schach’s Business Program• Mindset 1st semester & Process 2nd semester• Partnership between CFHS and Hiram College• Must adhere to CCP guidelines:• Complete CCP application on Hiram’s

website• Submit Official CFHS transcript and test

scores

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Reminder• Scheduling will begin

Monday, January 29th• Have your courses picked out. • Do not anticipate that you will

be able to change courses at a later time.

• Discuss course selections with parents and obtain signature before scheduling begins.

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Reminder

•Course Verification sheets will be sent home at conclusion of scheduling in early March•Only return with a change in request.•Do not anticipate changes can be made AFTER

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Learning About Business

• Lubrizol Corporation sponsors an entrepreneurship program on the campus of Lake Erie College June 10-15, 2018.

• Current 10th & 11th grade students are eligible.

• Ideal for students interested in business• See Mrs. Newton for application information

due by March 16th

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March 7th

IMPORTANT:• All students in the Class of 2019 will take

the SAT on Wednesday, March 7th in the HS Gym

• A letter will be mailed home to families within the next two weeks

• Registration is not needed as the Counselors take care of the registration process for students

• This represents a fully reportable standardized test for college admission purposes

• No essay

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Upcoming Dates

• With senior year around the corner, begin to consider what’s next -- college planning

• ACT test dates for remainder of the school year include:• April 14th and June 9th• Register at act.org• CFHS is not a test center

• SAT test dates for the remainder of the school year include:• March 10th, May 5th, June 2nd• Register at sat.org

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