WELCOME!Mentor High School

Class of

2016

+ + = Memorial Ridge Shore MHS

Welcome & IntroductionsHigh School Principal

Mr. Wade

9th Grade Unit Principal

Mrs. Wolf

School Counselors

Mrs. Howell A-Brow

Ms. Krizan Broz-Dud

Mrs. Kover Duf-Harden

Ms. Ganz Hardin-Kop

Mr. Nemunaitis Kor-McCoy

Mr. Litzinger McCu-Pac

Ms. Gomori Pad-Sar

Mr. Montgomery Sas-Te

Mrs. Goss Th-Z

Agenda

I. Graduation Requirements

II. 9th Grade Scheduling

III. Course Selection

Graduation Requirements: Class of 2016

• 4 Credits of ENGLISH• 4 Credits of MATHEMATICS (minimum Algebra II or equivalent)• 3 Credits of SCIENCE

1 credit Physical 1 credit Biological/ Life 1 elective science credit

• 3 Credits of SOCIAL STUDIES:1 elective credit (World History) 1 credit of United States History½ credit of Economics ½ credit of American Government

• ½ Credit of PHYSICAL EDUCATION• ½ Credit of HEALTH• 1 Credit of Business, Technology, Family & Consumer Science

Art, Music or World Language• 5 Credits of ELECTIVES (any courses not included in above requirements)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• 21 TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS

College Core

*Do not confuse with MHS graduation requirements

• 4 Credits of ENGLISH• 4 Credits of MATHEMATICS • 3 Credits of SCIENCE (minimum of 2 laboratory science credits)• 3 Credits of SOCIAL STUDIES• 2 Credits of WORLD LANGUAGE (same language)

**Some colleges may prefer three years • 1 Credit of VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS (Music or Art)

9th Grade Required Courses**6 Courses Required Each Semester**

• English- Level based on teacher recommendations

• Math- Level based on teacher recommendations

• Science- Level based on teacher recommendations

• World History

• Physical Education 9 (semester)

• 1.5 Elective Credits- Art, Music, World Language, Business, Technology or Family & Consumer Science

FRESHMAN 2012-13

MENTOR HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION SHEET (Grade 8 into 9)

Please note: Courses indicated by (w) are weighted grades.

Se m ( se me ster course)| Year ( ye ar long co urse)| Cl ass type ( Cl ass type for Speci al Ed)

ART Sem | Year 1001 Fine Art 1 1004 Art Exploration 1010 Art Foundations

BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE Sem | Year 1054 Media & Marketing for the 21st Century 1061 Accounting 1066 Law 101 1069 Business Management 1071 International Business and the Global Environment 1072 AP Computer Science 1076 Computer Applications 1088 Programming I: Intro to Visual Studio 1089 Web Page Design 1090 Programming II: Applications in Computer Science 1100 Personal Finance

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Sem | Year 1303 English 9 Regular 1303ESL English 9 ESL 1304 English 9 College 1305 English 9 Honors (w)

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Sem | Year 1208 Sports Nutrition 1214 Gourmet Foods 1216 International Foods 1226 Parenting & Child Development 1228 Family Living 1232 LIFE (Living Independently through Financial Literacy) 1234 Teen Issues

WORLD LANGUAGE Sem | Year 1111 French 1 1112 French 2 1121 German 1 1122 German 2 1131 Spanish 1 1132 Spanish 2

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Sem | Year 1151 Physical Education 9 1163 Conditioning (1st semester) 1164F Conditioning (2nd semester) 1165G Conditioning (1st semester girls)

MATHEMATICS Sem | Year 1352 Algebra 1 Honors (w) 1355 Algebra 1 1356 Geometry 1362 Geometry Honors (w) 1363 Algebra 2 1364 Algebra 2 Honors (w)

MUSIC Sem | Year 1405 Freshman Chorus 1412 Concert Women 1413 Mixed Chorus 1414 Concert Choir 1425 Freshman Concert Band 1427 Scarlet Symphonic Band 1428 Gray Symphonic Band 1429 Wind Ensemble 1431 Symphony Orchestra 1439 Concert Orchestra 1445 Music Theory and Composition 1447 Marching Band (This is a “place holder

for all band members—marching or not

marching.” It is not a course for credit)

SCIENCE Sem | Year 1450 Physical Science 9 1462 Biology Honors (w)

SOCIAL STUDIES Sem | Year 1514 World History (with reading) 1515 World History

Elective (only) 1512 World Affairs 1525 World Geography

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Sem | Year 1250 Engineering Technology 1255 Architectural & Civil Engr 1260 CAD Engineering 1275 Home Maintenance & Design 1284 Electronics Technology

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Placement in special program classes is determined

through a multi-factored evaluation and recommendation of the IEP team

ENGLISH Sem | Year | Class Type 1303 19|99 English 9 1312 19|99 English 10 1316 19|99 English 11 1320 19|99 English 12 1992 16 English 1307 17 SOAR 9th 1308 17 SOAR 9th 1988 08 Com Skills 1 (1st) 1989 08 Com Skills 2 (2nd) 1325 Read 180

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Sem | Year | Class Type 1172 16|19|99 Health 1174 16 Phys Ed (Adaptive)

MATHEMATICS Sem | Year | Class Type 1355 19|99 Algebra 1 1356 19|99 Geometry 1358 19 Bridge to Algebra 1363 19|99 Algebra 2 1993 16 Math

SCIENCE Sem | Year | Class Type 1450 19|99 Physical Science 9 1454 19|99 Biology 1 1455 19|99 Biology 2 1456 19|99 Chemical/Physical Investigations 1457 19|99 Earth/Biological Investigations 1934 16 Science

SOCIAL STUDIES Sem | Year | Class Type 1514 19|99 World History w/Rdg 1516 19|99 U.S. History w/Rdg 1995 16 U.S. History 1524 19|99 Economics w/Rdg/Mth 1990 16 Economics 1530 19|99 American Govt w/Rdg 1991 16 American Govt

CAREER TECH Sem | Year 1948AM Auto Services (Willoughby Tech) 1948PM Auto Services (Willoughby Tech) 1949AM Clerical Service (Willoughby Tech) 1949PM Clerical Service (Willoughby Tech) 1950AM Hotel, Restaurant and Community Employment (Willoughby Tech) 1950PM Hotel, Restaurant and Community Employment (Willoughby Tech) 197016 Work Study (1/2 credit, 1st 197116 Work Study (1/2 credit, 2nd.) 1972 Work Study AM(3 credits) 1973 Work Study PM (3 credits) 1974 Work Study 4 (3 credits) 1975 Work Study 5 (1 credits) 1990AM Job Training Program 1990PM Job Training Program

1996AM Production Welding (Willoughby Tech) 1996PM Production Welding (Willoughby Tech)

Middle School:_____________

MENTOR HIGH SCHOOL

Recommended Course Load Schedule Planner 2012-2013 Maximum Course Load 9th grade - 12 courses (6 each semester) 9th grade - 12 courses (6 each semester)

Student Number Last Name First Middle

The purpose of the Schedule Planner is to help you ensure that your schedule meets Mentor High School’s requirements. Sophomores must schedule a minimum of 12 modules each semester and junior’s 12 modules one semester and 10 the other. Also, physical education must be taken either first or second semester. Seniors must schedule a minimum of 10 modules each semester. Some courses require permission for enrollment. The student must have the appropriate department coordinator or teacher initial the planner to approve these courses.

First Semester Second Semester Course Appr/ No. of Course Appr/ No. of Number Course Title Rec Credit Modules Number Course Title Rec. Credit Modules

English ( )

2

English ( )

2

Total

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Drop and Add Regulations

Students are required to take a minimum number of courses each year. This “minimum course load” includes both required courses and elective courses. With the guidance of parents, teachers and counselors, students select these courses during the registration period. This is the time when “schedule planners” are completed. In addition to the required courses, students have an opportunity to select whatever elective courses they wish. The Program of Studies Booklet is the students’ and parent’s guide for making these selections.

During the time between registration and the end of the school year, students and parents may discuss and request changes in these courses. After the close of the school, no courses will be dropped from the student’s schedule at any time unless: 1) a technical error was made in the process of scheduling the student’s requests, 2) the student has been clearly academically misplaced, or 3) there is a scheduling conflict. This is partly due to the fact that the teaching staff has already been hired/reassigned to teach the courses and sections required by the previous spring's sign up. Students who wish to drop or change classes due to academic misplacement must do so no later than the end of the semester for year classes, and the end of the first 9 weeks of a semester class. Students may be permitted to drop a class at the beginning of the following year through the second week of school, as long as another class is added during the same period. This would again depend on class size and staffing considerations. Students are encouraged to sign up for, and follow through on, as many courses as they and their parents and counselors feel they are academically able to attempt.

Courses may be added after the close of school in the spring and during the next school year during the first two weeks of each semester if the class the student wishes to take is not filled. Schedule changes will not be permitted on the basis of teaching style, personality, or time of day.

I understand it is my responsibility to see that requirements for graduation are met. I also understand the “Drop and add regulations” in effect at Mentor High School.

Student Signature Date

Parent Signature Date It is the policy of the Mentor Exempted Village Schools to provide equal educational counseling and extracurricular opportunities to all students without regard to race, color, creed, national origin or sex. Therefore, all students are eligible to enroll in all courses listed for which they have met the specified academic or prior course prerequisites.

Present Grade: ________ Present School: ____________

Criteria for Honors DiplomaHigh School Academic Diploma with Honors for Graduating

Classes of 2011 and BeyondStudents need to fulfill 7 of the following 8 criteria

Subject CriteriaEnglish 4 units

Mathematics4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course

Science4 units, including physics and chemistry

Social Studies 4 units

Foreign 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

Criteria for Honors DiplomaCareer-Technical Diploma with Honors for Graduating Classes of 2011 and

BeyondStudents need to fulfill 7 of the following 8 criteria

Subject CriteriaEnglish 4 units

Mathematics 4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course

Science 4 units, including physics and chemistrySocial Studies 4 units

Foreign Language Not required for honors diploma, but may be required for college entry

Fine Arts Not required for honors diploma, but may be required for college entry

Career-Technical Now counted in Electives

Electives

4 units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship or be part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit.

Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scaleACT/SAT Score [excluding scores from the writing sections]*

27 ACT / 1210 SAT

Additional AssessmentAchieve the proficiency benchmark established for the appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or the equivalent

Characteristics of Successful Honors/ Advanced Placement Students:

• Demonstrates Strengths In:– Study Skills– Motivation– Reading Skills– Organization and Time Managements Skills– Initiative

• Willingness to exhibit a sincere interest in learning• Willingness to accept responsibility for learning• Willingness to spend time beyond what is expected in college

preparatory classes• Willingness to accept challenges, acknowledge that work will be

difficult, and exhibit perseverance • Ability to accept and learn from constructive criticism and

mistakes

English Department

Core • English 9 Regular• English 9 College• English 9 Honors

Electives• Drama as Literature • Speech

Mathematics Department

Core• Algebra I • Algebra I Honors• Geometry • Geometry Honors

Science Department

Core• Physical Science 9• Honors Biology*

*(teacher recommendation only)

*(taken concurrently with

Honors Math and Honors English)

Social Studies Department

Core• World History

Electives• World Affairs• World Geography

Physical Education Department

Core• Physical Education 9

• Freshman Conditioning

Art Department

9th Grade Elective Options: • Art Exploration (full year)

• Fine Art I *(full year)*(teacher recommendation only)

Business & Computer Science Department

Business Electives • Media and

Marketing• Accounting• Law 101• Business

Management• International

Business & Global Environment

• Personal Finance

Computer Science • Computer Applications• Web Page Design• Programming I:

Intro to Visual Studio

• Programming 2: Applications in Computer Science

Family & Consumer Science Department

Electives•Sports Nutrition•Gourmet Foods•International Foods•Parenting & Child Development•Teen Issues•Family Living•L.I.F.E. (Living Independently through Financial Education)

Music Department

Choir Elective• Freshman Chorus

Instrumental Music Elective

• Band • Orchestra

*Marching Band (not for credit)

Technology Education

Electives• Electronics Technology• Engineering Technology• Home Maintenance & Design• Architectural & Civil Engineering• CAD Engineering

World Language Department

• Spanish I• Spanish II

• French I• French II

• German I• German II

Electives

College Tech Prep Programs

Post Secondary Enrollment Option

P.S.E.O. • Dual credit program (high school and

college credit)• Mandatory March meeting• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA and minimum

3.0 GPA in each subject area

Additional Resources

www.mentorschools.net

www.mentorhigh.com

WELCOME TO MENTOR HIGH CLASS OF 2016!