Junior SchedulingClass of 2015

School year 2013 - 2014

Subject Units of CreditEnglish Must be in English 9, 10, 11, 12

4

Mathematics 3 of the 4 credits must earned in grades 9-12 with Algebra II or equivalent required

4

Science 1 unit of Physical Science 1 unit of Biology 1 unit from Advanced Sciences

3

Social Studies 1 unit of Modern World History 1 unit of Modern US History or AP US History 1 unit of Junior Year History Course ½ unit of American Government

3 ½

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Graduation Requirements

Subject Units of CreditHealth ½Physical Education ½ElectivesMust include one or any combination of foreign language, fine arts, business, career-technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology (including computer science), agricultural education, or English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies not otherwise requiredMust receive instruction in financial literacy during grades 9-12Must complete at least two semesters of fine arts taken any time in grades 7-12

6 ½

Total: 22

Graduation Requirements (cont.)

AP Macroeconomics Economics Career & Life Planning Introduction to Business Introduction to Financial Literacy Personal Finance

Financial Literacy Choices

Great Oaks RequirementsStudents attending one of the Great Oaks Career Campuses must meet the Forest Hills School District graduation requirements and pass the OGT to graduate.

Great Oaks students should earn the following credits prior to the 11th grade:

2 units in English2 units in mathematics2 units in science2 units in social studies1 unit in PE/health

If a student wants to take a foreign language, this should also be done prior to 11th grade.

Students who are deficient in these required areas should make up the deficiency in an approved summer school, night school, or correspondence program.

Grade Level Placement

The following minimum number of credits are used in determining the grade level of each student:

Sophomore status: 5 ½ credits Junior status: 11 credits Senior status: 16 credits

College Preparatory Course of StudyStudents who plan on attending a four-year college or university should complete an Algebra II class, two years of foreign language, and one elective in the fine arts.

These courses must be taken if the student is to be unconditionally accepted by a state university in Ohio. Students who do not take these courses may be accepted on the condition that the deficient work be made up in college.

Subject CriteriaEnglish 4 unitsMathematics 4 units including Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content

Science 4 units including physics and chemistrySocial Studies 4 unitsForeign Language 3 units – must include no less than 2 units

for which credit is sought i.e., 3 units of one language or 2 units each of two languages

Fine Arts 1 unitGrade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scaleACT/SAT Score (excluding scores from the writing sections)

27 ACT / 1210 SAT

Academic Diploma with HonorsMust fulfill 7 of the following 8 criteria

Levels in Academic ClassesAdvanced Placement (AP): Advanced level courses are taught on the college level. Students in AP classes will be expected to take the Advanced Placement Examination in May.

Honors (H): Advanced level courses in which topics are studied in greater depth and at a faster pace than at other levels. Content may be equivalent to college-level work.

College Preparatory (CP): College preparatory level courses are designed for the student wishing to acquire a strong background for college entrance.

General (G): Academic courses that provide on-grade level instruction aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards.

Non-leveled (N)

Advanced Placement Courses◦ Mentioned in previous slide◦ Many AP courses offered

Credit Flexibility◦ Student-directed, self-designed program◦ Can be a current Forest Hills course or a custom designed

course◦ Uses the independent study model supervised by a mentor◦ Can be taken outside the regular school day◦ Can be an online course, mentoring experience, or other

unique model◦ To apply, student makes an appointment with counselor and

completes application and following guidelines found on Forest Hills website

Additional Educational Options in the FHSD

Dual Credit◦ Course taken at Turpin or Anderson◦ Taught by Forest Hills teacher who is credentialed

by a university◦ Student may get credit for the course from high

school and university◦ Student is enrolled at university and at high

school for course◦ Enroll in course through regular course scheduling

process

Additional Educational Options in the FHSD (cont.)

Post-Secondary Options◦ Course taken at university on their campus◦ Student enrolls at university◦ Apply through counselor◦ Can be used with any Ohio public university

Additional Educational Options in the FHSD (cont.)

Weighted Courses

AP English Language & CompositionAP English Literature & CompositionAP Computer ScienceAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP StatisticsAP BiologyAP PhysicsAP Chemistry

Grades earned in the following classes are weighted. 0.025 will be added each semester to the grade point average of students who earn at least a grade of C-.

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AP PsychologyAP Human GeographyAP European HistoryAP U.S. HistoryAP U.S. Government & PoliticsAP MacroeconomicsAP Studio Art: 3D DesignAP Studio Art: 2D DesignAP Studio Art: DrawingAP Art HistoryAP Music Theory

Weighted CoursesGrades earned in the following classes are weighted. 0.025 will be added each semester to the grade point average of students who earn at least a grade of C-.

Weighted Courses

Honors English 10Honors Algebra IIHonors PrecalculusAdvanced MathematicsHonors ChemistryHonors Physics4th Year Foreign Language5th Year Foreign LanguageHonors Mixed Chorus

Honors Symphonic OrchestraHonors PercussionHonors Wind EnsembleTeaching & Learning Portfolio

Grades earned in the following classes are weighted. 0.0125 will be added each semester to the grade point average of students who earn at least a grade of C-.

High School Credit for Courses Taken in 7th or 8th Grade

All students who successfully complete a foreign language course, Algebra I, or Geometry during the seventh or eighth grade will receive one graded unit of high school credit in each course. The grade and the unit of credit will be included on the high school transcript and will be averaged into the grade point average.

Athletic EligibilityIn order to be eligible to participate in athletics in grades 9-12, a student must:• Be currently enrolled and must have been enrolled in school

the immediately preceding grading period• Have received, during the preceding quarter, passing grades

in a minimum of five one-credit courses or the equivalent which count toward graduation

• Have attained, during the preceding quarter, a C- average or above.

FALL SPORTS ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility to participate in fall sports is determined by grades earned in the 4th quarter of the preceding school year.

Abbreviations Used in Scheduling Materials

CR Credit * Weighted CourseCI Coordinator InterviewG General ClassCP College Preparatory ClassH Honors ClassAP Advanced PlacementTR Teacher RecommendationTR/CR Teacher Recommendation/Counselor RecommendationN Non-leveled class

FORM

D

Due Dates for Scheduling2/15/13: Distribution of scheduling materials

2/22/13: Teacher Recommendation/Approval Day: Students carry forms to classes for teachers to sign. Students return a copy of the form to homeroom teachers at the end of the day and receive online course selection instructions.

2/23/13: Students begin entering course selections online.

3/4/13: Final day to enter courses online.

3/8/13: Extended homeroom: Students receive Course Verification Forms to check and return any errors to the Guidance Office.

Go to Turpin website:

http://www.foresthills.edu/turpin

Course Selection Guide