Welcome to DJHS Curriculum Night

Welcome Mr. Bob Scott

Slide Show Dept. Chairs/Representatives

Presentation

Enrichment/IB Program Mrs. Karen Kendall-Sperry

Jerome PTO

Closing Remarks Mr. Bob Scott

School Resource Officer – Chuck Collier

School Safety and SecurityPersonal and After-School Safety Internet and Social Media

AwarenessBullying and Harassment

Prevention

Key Websites for Jerome

School Website –http://www.dublinjerome.net ***Staff e-mail addresses are available at the school website.

District Website - http://www.dublinschools.net

Registration for Mass e-mails and school newsletters - http://www.dublinschools.net

Jerome Athleticswww.dublinschools.net/celtics

• Schedules• Team Websites• News• Forms• Contacts• Resources

District Policies

• 7 Period Day

• Semester Credit

• Grading Scale

• Weighted Grades

Freshman Advisory

• May take Freshman Advisory for one semester or all year.

• Freshman Advisory will provide study hall as well as transition to high school help

and academic support.

• Cannot schedule study hall (course numbers 9998/9999) instead of freshman advisory.

Grading ScaleA = 93 - 100

A- = 90 - 92

B+ = 87 - 89

B = 83 - 86

B- = 80 - 82

C+ = 77 - 79

C = 73 - 76

C- = 70 - 72

D+ = 67 -69

D = 63 - 66

D- = 60 - 62

F = 59 - below

Semester Credit

• .5 credit awarded for successful completion of each semester in semester and year-long courses.

• Means that semester average grade in year-long courses will now appear on high school transcripts.

• Important to get off to a strong start.

Weighted Grades

• 5.0 AP and IB courses

• 4.5 Honors courses

(Grades of D+ or lower do not receive weighted credit)

• 4.0 Regular courses

Credit Flexibility

What is Credit Flexibility?

Senate Bill 311 (also known as Ohio Core) enables students to earn units of high school credit based on a demonstration of subject area competency instead of completing hours of classroom instruction.

How can students earn high school credit under the new Credit Flex Program?

Option One- Classroom instruction (traditional)

Option Two- Demonstration of subject area competency through testing and/or other assessments

Option Three- Educational Option/ Independent Plan

How can my child participate in this program?

Once enrolled in high school, Intent Forms and Applications will be available in the Guidance Office with specific timelines in which to apply.

Will the grade earned via Credit Flex appear on the

transcript and be calculated into the GPA?

Yes. It will appear on the transcript just as if the student sat for the class.

Questions?

Please consult with your child’s Guidance Counselor.

Guidance Department

Mrs. Bauer A - E

Mrs. Rodgers F - K

Mr. Bauer L - Rh

Mrs. Russell Ri - Z

Graduation Requirements

Dublin City Schools– 21 Credits

State of Ohio– State Graduation Test

Class of 2018 English 4 units Math 4 units Science 3 units Social Studies 3 units Visual/Performing Arts 1 unit P.E. 1/2 unit Health 1/2 unit Electives 5 units PARCC Assessments/End Of Course

Assessments

MinimumCollege Requirements

English 4 units Math 3 units Science 3 units Social Studies 3 units World Languages 2 units Visual/Performing Arts 1 unit

Work With Your School Counselor

Academic advisement Personal/social counseling College advisement Career advisement

Academic Assistance at the High School

• Content Labs

• Teachers

• Guidance Counselors

• Twilight School

• Freshman Advisory

Important Steps:

Schedule requests due to your middle school counselor (Please contact MS Counselor for due date.)

Verification sheets home Important to select alternative

choices for electives as classes with small numbers will not be offered.

Mrs. Lori Davis

Celtic Advisory

Program

Celtic Advisory Program

CAP Mission: To help our Freshman students at Dublin Jerome High School experience a positive transition into high school. Students are paired with student mentors and teacher advisors and through those relationships will receive direct, personal guidance in the areas of academics and social issues.

Objectives for Freshmen

Build a positive relationship with Dublin Jerome High

School juniors and/or seniors. Complete activities designed to improve academic

achievement and build healthy social relationships. Demonstrate time management and study skills

learned. Discuss transition issues with mentors and in small

groups. Practice school traditions and participate in school

clubs and activities. Evaluate the effectiveness of the CAP program and

recommend improvements

Schedule Freshman Advisory is scheduled during the freshman study hall

period. Advisory activities are scheduled once a week. Activities last approximately 20 minutes. Mentors attend Advisory every day. Other Celtic Advisory activities are scheduled outside the

advisory period as well.– For example:

• Celtic Kick-Off/Freshman Orientation• CAP Freshman Football Tailgate• CAP Hockey Night• Dodgeball Tournament• Community Service opportunities

Science

Mrs. Sondra Snodgrass

Department Chair

Graduation Requirements for Science

Three years of science

One year of Physical Science

One year of Biological Science

One year of any other science

(Most Jerome students take 4 years of science.)

All students should take Physical Science and Biology

Taking Physical Science and Biology does two important things:

1. Meets graduation requirements.

2. Prepares the students for upper level science classes.

Typical Science Sequence Options for Jerome Students Grades 9 and 10*.

Grade Option #1 Option #2 Option #3 Option #4

8th GradePhysical Science

9 Physical Science

Physical Science and Biology

PhysicalScience

Biology

10 Biology Any CourseBiology

and Chemistry

Any Course

11-12 Any Course Any CourseAny

CourseAny

Course

* In any year students may take more than one science course at a time.

• Following Biology, most students will need to take a third science course. Most students choose Chemistry.

• More science courses (Physics, Environmental Science, AP science, and IB science)

Chemistry and Physics are required for an honors

diploma.

The science staff will advise your child about what science courses to take in subsequent years on Advisement Day.

Science Courses:

Physical Science Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology

Continued……. AP Biology (2 periods) AP Chemistry (2 periods) AP Physics C (2 periods) AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2 (1 Period) AP Environmental Science (1 period) IB Biology IB Chemistry IB Environmental Systems IB Physics

(IB are two-year courses)

Alternative Programs in Science:Grades 11-12 only

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium SchoolBiomedical AcademyEnergy and the Environment

STEM AcademyEngineering Academy

If you have any further questions, please stop by at

the science table in the commons.

Math

Mrs. Erin Bentley

Mrs. Bethany Cybak

Co-Department Chairs

Mathematics Course Offerings

• HSCC Algebra I HSCC Algebra II HSCC Honors Algebra II HSCC Geometry Pre Calculus Honors Pre Calculus Calculus Modeling & Quantitative Reasoning

Advanced Placement Statistics Advanced Placement Calculus AB Advanced Placement Calculus BC IB Math Studies IB Math Standard Level IB Math Higher Level

(IB-two year courses) Statistics (semester) Discrete Mathematics (semester)

Graduation Requirements

Students need four (4) math credits for graduation

Students are encouraged to take math for all four (4) years of high school

Course Selection for 2014-2015

Grade 8 Grade 9

Algebra I HSCC Geometry

Algebra I A HSCC Algebra I

Honors Geometry HSCC Hon. Algebra IIHSCC Algebra II

Grade Option #1 Option #2 Option #3

8 or Summer School

Algebra I A Algebra I Honors Geometry

9 HSCC Algebra I HSCC Geometry HSCC Algebra II HSCC Hon. Alg. II

10 HSCC Geometry HSCC Algebra II Pre-Calculus Hon. Pre-Calculus

11 HSCC Algebra IIIB Math Studies – Year 1

Pre-CalculusModeling & Quantitative

ReasoningIB Math Studies or

Standard Level – Year 1

CalculusAP Calculus AB or BC

AP StatisticsIB High Level – Year 1

12 Pre-CalculusModeling & Quantitative

ReasoningIB Math Studies – Year 2

CalculusAP Statistics

IB Math Studies or Standard Level – Year 2

IB High Level – Year 2

Typical Mathematics Options for Jerome Students Grades 9 -12.

Expectations of the Honors Student

An honors student is self-motivated, responsible, and reliable. He/She should be hard-working and possess good time-management skills. Honors classes cover more material and are taught at a faster pace than standard math courses.

Honors courses best prepare those students whose goal is to succeed in AP Calculus, AP Statistics, or IB Standard or High Level while in high school.

Standard courses are still college prep courses designed to help students succeed in Calculus and Statistics during their college years.

Calculators:

Graphing calculators are required for ALL courses

TI-84 is highly recommended and allowable on the ACT and the SAT

Course selection should be based on successful completion of previous course and teacher recommendation. Subsequent classes will be addressed on advisement day. Thank You!

Course Selection Recommendations

Language Arts

Mr. Kyle Yaggi

Co-Department Chair

Choices for incoming freshmen:

English I

Honors English I

Both courses are aligned with Common Core curriculum which was phased-in this school year.

The emphasis in Grade 9 language arts courses is on building solid writing, reading, language and speaking and listening skills.

How does Honors English I differ from English I?

Accelerated pacing HE1 texts and assignments are more rigorous. Requires increased independent and self-directed

learning Students possess an appreciation of literature and

desire to critically analyze it. Additional emphasis on literary analysis and

argumentation Weighted grade Aligns well with IB and AP

Language Arts Electives

Electives are in addition to English I or Honors English I. They do not replace these core courses.

Language Arts Electives Reading & Study Skills (9-10)

(sem/ 1/2 credit) Individualized Reading (9-12)

(sem/ 1/2 credit) Public Speaking (9-12)

(sem/ 1/2 credit) Test Prep (ACT/SAT)

Continued… Argumentation & Debate (9-12)

(sem/ 1/2 credit) News Writing I (9-12)

(sem/ 1/2 credit) News Writing II (9-12)

(sem OR year- upon completion of News Writing I or by teacher approval)

Continued…

Yearbook (9-12)

(year/1 credit) Broadcast & Video Production I (9-12)

(year/1 credit)

Social Studies

Mr. Matt Martin

Co-Department Chair

Social StudiesRequirements:

To graduate, students must earn at least

3 credits of social studies.

For American History and American Government, state mandated end-of-

course examinations will be administered.

Freshman Year

Students must take the following course: – Modern World History (1 credit)

Sophomore Year

Students must take one of the following courses:

– United States History (1 credit)– American Studies (1 credit for Social Studies and

1 credit for English)– AP United States History (1 credit)– AP American Studies (1 credit for Social Studies

and 1 credit for English)

Continued……

Students have the option to take one of the following electives, which open up at the sophomore level through the senior level:

- Sociology

- Psychology

- Economics (digital, or blended learning)

Junior Year

Students must take the following course(s):

- American Government (.5 credit); and one of the following:

• Global Politics (.5 credit); or

• International Diplomacy (.5 credit)

Continued……

Students also have the option of taking:

- AP U.S. Government and Politics (1 credit); or

- IB History of the Americas Year 1 and Year 2 (Higher Level)

* This option is a two year commitment

Junior and Senior ElectivesStudents can take the following course(s):

- IB Philosophy Year 1 and 2

- IB Psychology (Standard Level)

- Sociology

- Psychology

- Economics (digital/ blended learning)

- AP European History

- AP World History

Modern WorldLanguages

Mrs. Michele Engberg

Mrs. Elenita Irwin

Co-Department Chairs

Languages Offered At DJHS

French & IB French German & IB German Japanese Latin Spanish & IB Spanish Chinese

Why A World Language?

Our global economy needs more bilingual citizens

Language learning enriches the high school experience

Required by most colleges and universities

Which Language to Schedule? Student interest higher motivation

greater success

Make the choice to study one language and continue for five years

Proficiency is the Goal

Language Proficiency: One’s ability to use language for real world purposes to accomplish real world linguistic tasks.

Emphasis is on the skills to communicate rather than on memorization of isolated vocabulary and grammar.

Clubs and Travel Opportunities

• Christmas In Stephansplatz | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Physical Education & Health Department

Mr. Nathan Maust

Department Chair

Requirements To Graduate

PE 930 .25 Credit Grade: 9-12

PE 931 .25 Credit Grade: 9-12

Health 921 .50 Credit Grade: 10-12

Phys. Ed. Electives

PE 932 Elective Grade: 11-12 PE 934 Personal Grade: 10-12 Physical Fitness PE Helper Grade: 11-12

Physical Education Curriculum

Group InstructionIndividual Instruction

Group Instruction Archery Badminton/Pickle ball Basketball/Volleyball Indoor Soccer Floor Hockey/Handball Super Circuit-weight training Softball/Flag Football Tennis Table Tennis

PE Waiver

Students who have participated in District-sponsored interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading for at least two (2) seasons while enrolled in grades 9-11 may be excused from one-quarter (.25 credit) of high school physical education requirements.

• Students can participate in one year of two different eligible

activities or sports, or two years of the same eligible sport or activity.

• Club activities or sports are not eligible for the waiver.

• Seniors will not be eligible to apply for the waiver.

• If your student is interested in this waiver option and he/she is eligible to complete this

option, an application is in the Couse Selection Handbook on page 6 or can be picked up in the

guidance office.

• Students electing such an option shall complete one-quarter (.25 credit) unit or more in PE

classes , which is designated by the BOE as meeting the high school curriculum requirements.

• If a student gets cut, quits, or becomes academically ineligible or removed from a team and does not participate in 2 additional activities, they will need to complete the PE requirement for graduation.

• A high school student who has not fulfilled their PE requirement prior to the beginning of their senior year will be scheduled into PE classes.

Enrichment Specialist

Mrs. Karen Kendall-Sperry

International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme

• • IB CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) Project Open House also on March 4 at

6:00 – 8:00PM.

• Come and see IB student’s work and display and attend the informational meeting.

Other Departments

Applied Science Business Performing Arts Special Education Visual Arts

The previous slide contains departments whose courses will fill electives.

Each of our departments has a booth in the commons to answer your questions.