STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING 2013-2014

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

MUST TAKE COURSES

• ENGLISH 9• MATH• SCIENCE• U.S. HISTORY• PHYSICAL EDUCATION

English

Freshmen Options

•English 9•English 9 Honors

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

Social Studies

Freshmen Options

•Principles of U.S. History•U.S. History•Honors U.S. History

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.

Foreign Language options:

•French 1•German 1•Spanish 1

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

Technology Electives

•Woods I•Drafting I•Metals I •Video Technology•Home Maintenance

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

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR