SCHEDULING MEETINGS2012-2013

Counseling Department

Counseling Staff:

Current Seniors: Mrs. MaxwellCurrent Juniors: Mrs. FeemanCurrent Sophomores: Mrs. RossCurrent Freshmen: Mrs. Fluke (part-time)

Please see Mrs. Volin, the guidance secretary to make a specific appointment

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2014 and Beyond You must have 21 credits to graduate from Nordonia H.S. You must pass all five parts of the Ohio Graduation Test You must have met the following requirements:

English 4 credits One per year in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12

Math 4 credits One credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Must include one credit of Algebra II or the

equivalent)Science 3 credits One credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Must include Biology,

Physics, and Chemistry.)Social St. 3 credits World History in Grade 9, U.S. History in Grade 10,

American Government and Economics in Grade 11. Health ½ credit One-half credit in Grade 9Phys. Ed. ½ credit One-fourth credit per year in grades 9 & 10Fine Arts 1 credit (Band, Choir, or Art)Electives 5 credits

Athletic Eligibility Note: Students must be passing five courses each semester. Phys. Ed. is .25 credit and does not apply toward eligibility. Please be aware of grades in order

to stay eligible to participate in athletic programs.

PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETING COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET

GRADE 10 FOR THE YEAR 2012-2013

• Complete Name and Telephone information.• Circle the course number in each required academic area as well as elective courses. Note: Sophomore’s must take ONE credit in each of the following academic areas:

1 credit English1 credit Math1 credit Science1 credit Social Studies¼ credit Physical Education & ½ Elective1 Elective credit1 Study Hall (or additional elective upon counselor approval)

• Academic course selection MUST have Teacher Recommendation initials for all academic courses, foreign language, and IMC.• Student and parent MUST sign course selection worksheet.• All students must be registered for a minimum of 6 classes EACH semester.• Schedules may be changed by contacting the High School Guidance Office BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE START OF SCHOOL ARE NOT PERMITTED.•If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a High School Counselor at 330.468.4603.

•Print your name clearly

•All students circle an English class. If you think you want to move up to Honors track, talk to your current teacher.

•Math: the typical track for sophomores is Geometry unless you started Algebra as an 8th grader. Advanced students would be entering Alg. 2 or Honors Alg. 2.

•Science: Physics (or Honors Physics) is the recommended science.

•Social Studies: U.S. History (College Prep. takes Honors U.S. History) (The A.P. track students take Hon. Economics and/or AP European History)

•Remember the changes in the Art Department.

•Foreign Language is required for the Honors Diploma.

•All sophomores should complete their HPE requirements

English Course Sequence ChartRefer to Page 43

College Prep

(Advanced Honors)

English 9 Honors

English 10 Honors

English 11 Honors

English 12 Advanced Placement

College Prep

(Average Skills)

English 9 College Prep

English 10 College Prep

English 11 College Prep

(American Literature)

English 12 College Prep

(British Literature)

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Mathematics Course Sequence Chart

Refer to Page 63College Prep

(degree with math requirement)

Algebra 1

Honors Geometry or Geometry

Honors Algebra 2 or Algebra 2

Honors PreCalculus or PreCalculus

AP Calculus or Statistics

College Prep

(degree without math requirement)

Algebra I or Algebra Concepts

Geometry

Algebra 2

Senior Math Elective

8th Grade

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Science Course Sequence ChartRefer to Page 71

College Prep(Advanced Technical or

Medical)

Honors Biology

Honors Physics

Honors ChemistryAP Physics*Astronomy*

Engineering & Design*

AP Chemistry*AP Physics*AP BiologyAstronomy*Forensics*

Anatomy and Physiology*Engineering and Design*

College Prep(Regular)

Honors BiologyBiology

Honors PhysicsPhysics

Honors ChemistryChemistry

Astronomy*Engineering & Design*

Astronomy*Forensics*

Anatomy & Physiology*Engineering and Design*

AP Chemistry*AP Physics*AP Biology*

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Academic

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Astronomy*Forensics*Anatomy &

Phys.*Engineering &

Design*

Social Studies Course Sequence Chart

Refer to page 76

Advanced Placement

Honors World History

Honors EconomicsAP European History

(10th Grade eligible withPrerequisite – see course

Description)

AP United States HistoryAP European History(May be taken as an

elective in either 11th or 12th grade)

AP GovernmentAP European History(May be taken as an

elective in either 11th or 12th grade)

Other electives

Honors College Prep

Honors World History

Honors United States

History

Honors GovernmentHonors Economics

ElectivesPsychology

Your LifeContemporary Issues

Valley Voyages

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Academic Associate Degree or College

Prep

World History

United StatesHistory

GovernmentEconomics

ElectivesYour Life

Contemporary Issues

Valley Voyages

•Please note the Career Program options for your Junior and Senior year.

•On the right, please list alternate courses for your electives

•Plan your classes below. You are not able to request a specific order.

•You MUST have parent and student signatures as well as the necessary teacher initials to register for classes!

ON-LINE SCHEDULING WORKSHEET 2012-2013

Name____________________________________________ Grade __10________

Complete the following information:• List all names of courses.• List all course numbers.• Be sure that you are scheduled for 6 classes per semester.• Semester courses must be paired.

LIST COURSE NAME LIST COURSE NUMBER

1. (ENGLISH) ______________________________________ _____________________

2. (MATH) ________________________________________ _____________________

3. (SCIENCE) ______________________________________ _____________________

4. (SOCIAL STUDIES) _______________________________ _____________________

5. PHYSICAL EDUCATION _____________ _ ___9620______________

6. (ELECTIVE) ______________________________________ _____________________

7. (STUDY HALL*) __________________________________ _____________________

*Or additional elective upon high school counselor approval.

Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Diploma with HonorsStudents must fulfill all but one criterion for any of the following Diplomas with Honors

Diploma with Honors Career-Technical Diploma with Honors

ENGLISH 4 Units 4 Units

MATHEMATICS 4 Units including Algebra I, Geometry 4 Units including Algebra I, Geometry

Algebra II or equivalent and another Algebra II or equivalent and another

higher level course or a four-year higher level course or a four-year

sequence of courses that contain sequence of courses that contain

equivalent content equivalent content

SCIENCE 4 Units including physics and chemistry 4 Units including physics and chemistry

SOCIAL STUDIES 4 Units 4 Units

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 Units including at least 2 units in each 3 Units including at least 2 units in each

language language

FINE ARTS 1 Unit Not counted toward requirements

CAREER-TECHNICAL Not counted toward requirements 4 Units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an

industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be

a part of an articulated career pathway which

can lead to post secondary credit

GRADE POINT AVERAGE 3.5 on a 4.0 scale 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

ACT/SAT SCORE 27 ACT / 1210 SAT 27 ACT / 1210 SAT

ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT Not applicable Achieve Proficiency Benchmark established for

appropriate Ohio Career-Technical

Competency Assessment or equivalent.

4.5 credits needed for promotion to grade 10

9.5 credits needed for promotion to grade 11

14 credits needed for promotion to grade 12

Grade Promotion Requirements

Schedule Changes/Dropping Classes Once schedule requests have been submitted, students

and parents may elect to change a student’s schedule for the next school year only before the first day of school.

After the start of the school year, changes will only be made if:

1. There is a scheduling conflict that cannot be resolved.

2. Changes necessitated by failures.3. Satisfactory completion of a course in

summer school.4. A technical error was made in the process

of scheduling the student’s requests.

SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE SCHOOL YEAR HAS BEGUN ARE NOT PERMITTED.

All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to take the national exams given at Nordonia High School in May.

College credit may be granted upon successful completion of these exams. The college which the student attends awards credit. Check with your individual college on its credit granting policies.

Costs for each test given are approximately $90 per test. Exam fees will be added to your fee account upon enrollment in the A.P. class.

Advanced Placement Testing

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options

The Ohio State Board of Education has adopted a policy under which a student may enroll at a college on a full or part-time basis and complete courses for high school and college credit.

The program eligibility includes grades 9-12, acceptance by college and other local criteria. Program options include enrollment in college courses for college credit, or for both high school/college credit.

Guidelines have been established for financial arrangements for tuition, books, materials and fees, depending on the enrollment option selected.

A student and their parent must attend a mandatory meeting on February 9 at 7pm. You must inform the High School Guidance Department by MARCH 30th of your intent to participate in the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option. Detailed information is available in the Counseling Office.

Summer School

Summer School at CVCC is designed for credit recovery.

There are many options with regard to summer school. See your counselor for more information.

STUDENT COUNCIL:Openings for 10th – 12th grades MAY be available each year depending on student’s not returning. See the advisor (Mrs. Dressig)for further information. An interview will need to take place prior to final scheduling. This is an important commitment/responsibility to serving your school.

To Do List!

1. Get the required signatures from your teachers2. Obtain parent signatures3. Return : Academic Scheduling Worksheet

Online Scheduling Worksheet

TO YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER BY FEBRUARY 16th

You must have ALL signatures and 6 classes properly

recommended!4. Wednesday, February 22 - Online scheduling

during English Class

Any changes in your schedule must be made before the start of the school year.