strongsville high school school year scheduling 2013-2014
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Counselor-Student Assignments
Student Last Names•A-Co Mrs. Maichrye•Cr-Ha Mrs. Barnes•He-Lo Mr. Young•Lu-Pe Mrs. Davidson•Pf-Sr Mr. Cook/Mrs. Brzuski•St-Z Mrs. Williams
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
3 SO CIAL STUDIES
4 ENG LISH
4 1/2 E lectives
1 credit in...Business/Tech or
Foreign Language orFine Art
1/2 Personal Finance
4 M ATH
1/2 HEALTH & 1/2 PE
3 SCIENCE
21 CREDITS
HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS
• 1 CREDIT FOR EACH COURSE MEETING ALL YEAR
• .5 CREDIT FOR SEMESTER COURSES
• EXCEPTION-P.E.=.25 credit
GRADES/CREDITS• SEMESTER GRADES ARE RECORDED ON
TRANSCRIPT - YOUR RECORD• EACH SEMESTER, GRADES ARE
AVERAGED TO BECOME YOUR G.P.A.• G.P.A. IMPORTANT FOR POST-HIGH
SCHOOL PLANS• CREDITS FOR EACH COURSE ADDED
TOGETHER - MUST HAVE 4 CREDITS TO BE A SOPHOMORE
• F’s STAY ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT
MATH OPTIONS
• Geom/Hon Geom Alg II-T/Hon A-T• Algebra/H Algebra Geom/Hon Geom• Recommended for Algebra I
most students A/B/C • Recommended for Integrated Math/
students not Alg.I ready Alg. I Double Block
SCIENCE SEQUENCEand Math Pre-requisite
Integrated Math CPE Science
Algebra I CPE Science
Geometry Hon Biology
Hon. Geom Hon Biology
Alg II-Trig Hon Biology
Hon Alg II-Trig Hon Biology
Foreign Language, Fine Art,Business/Language Requirement
A student must complete one credit fromone of the academic areas above in orderto graduate. It can be a combination of a halfcredit from 2 different areas.
Fine Arts electives:•Freshman Band•Freshman String Orchestra•Freshman Chorus Other music classes by audition only•Art I•Ceramics I•Painting•Drawing and Design•Crafts•Printmaking•Art Exploration
Business Electives
• Entrepreneurship & Management• Business Communications• Keyboarding• Microsoft Excel & Access• Microsoft Word• Digital Imaging and Presentations• Web Design and Desktop Publishing
HONORS COURSES• The Honor 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
• May have Required summer readings and/or projects
Physical Education ½ credit required, 2 semesters
*Foundation of Physical Activity .25 creditrequired unless taken in summer school,waived, or credit flex
*Remaining .25 credit may be selected from the following: Leisure/Individual Activities, Walking for Fitness, Physical Fitness and Yoga, Competitive Team Games, Advanced Strength Training (zero period – 6:27 am)
P. E. WaiverA 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 and 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.
Personal Finance
This course is required for graduation. Students are
recommended to complete this course in the sophomore year
although well-prepared freshmen may consider this class.
Credit Flexiblity 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
SAMPLE 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE
1 ENGLISH
2 ALGEBRA I
3 CPE SCIENCE
4 U.S. History
5 Study Hall/Lunch
6 FOREIGN LANG
7 STUDY HALL
8 PE
1 ENGLISH
2 ALGEBRA I
3 CPE SCIENCE
4 U.S. History
5 Study Hall/Lunch
6 FOREIGN LANG
7 STUDY HALL
8 Keyboarding
OHIO GRADUATION TEST
• First Test Date - March of 10TH GRADE
• 5 Sections – Writing, Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Science
• Multiple choice, short answer, extended response
• PAGE 8 of the Course Selection Guide
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
• ALL INCOMING 9TH GRADERS MUST PASS A MINIMUM OF 5 CLASSES THE 4TH QUARTER OF 8TH GRADE YEAR
• MUST HAVE 2.0 GPA - OR YOU MAY HAVE AN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
• AT SHS YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS 5 COURSES OTHER THAN P.E. IN THE QUARTER PRECEEDING YOUR SPORT
• FALL SPORTS: CROSS-COUNTRY,
SOCCER, FOOTBALL, GOLF, VOLLEYBALL, GIRLS TENNIS
PSEOP• POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT
OPTION PROGRAM
• GET HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AND COLLEGE CREDIT AT THE SAME TIME
• MUST HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL GPA
• MUST ATTEND A MANDATORY STUDENT/PARENT MEETING ON MARCH 7, 2013
SCHEDULING DO’S & DON’TS
• DO LOOK AT YOUR HISTORY
• DO LOOK AT YOUR FUTURE
• DO LOOK AT YOUR ABILITY --- REALISTICALLY
• DON’T SELECT BASED ON FRIENDS
• DON’T SELECT “EASY” COURSES
Things to remember when selectingcourses:The high school has an 8 period daySelect English, math, history and science5 class periods minimumLunch 1 periodElectivesMaximum of 7 classesTeacher recommendations
A Successful Year…
• Use your school Planner
• Study/Review Daily• Complete all
Assignments• Take Notes • Ask for Help• Plan for Tests• Check PASS frequently