Senior Scheduling for the

1. Senior Schedulingfor the Class of 2011

2. ALHS Guidance Department • Mr. Kaminski Grade 9 • Mrs. Sislowski Grade 10 • Ms. Shuster Grade 11 • Mr. Petrulis Grade 12 • Mrs. Martin Dept. Secretary

3. To Speak With a Guidance Counselor: Please sign up on the schedule sheet located just outside of my office to meet before school, after school, during lunch or during a study hall.

4. Requirements for Graduation • 24 Credits Total. • Must pass all 5 parts of the OGT

5. Language Arts • 4 Credits for required for graduation. 4 for Ohio Honors Diploma. • Most of you will be choosing 2 semester classes or AP English. • If you sign up for a PSEO class, you must attend the PSEO meeting on Wed. February 17 at 7:00 in the PAC!

6. Mathematics • 3 credits required for graduation. 4 for Honors Diploma. • Most of you will choose to take Integrated IV, Pre-Calc, AP Calc AB/BC, AP Statistics, Math Applications or Math Analysis. • Definitely take math senior year if you are planning to attend college.

7. Science • 3 credits required for graduation. 4 for Ohio Honors Diploma. • You can take Physics, an AP Science, or electives such as Astronomy, Biotech DNA, Environmental Studies, or a PSEO science. • If you take a PSEO class, you must attend the PSEO meeting on 2/17/10.

8. Social Studies • 3 credits required for graduation. 4 for Ohio Honors Diploma. • Need: Government and Economics. * You can also take electives such as World Affairs, World Geography, Psychology, Sociology, or CSI.

9. Health/P.E. • ½ credit of PE (9 and 10) and Health required for graduation. • Consider P.E. Electives such as Wellness, Advanced Wellness, Team Sports, or Lifetime Sports • If you sign up for a PSEO class (Health and Wellness 156), you must attend the PSEO meeting on Wed. Feb. 17 at 7:00 in the PAC.

10. Business/Technology or Foreign Language or Fine Arts • 1 Credit (any combination) required for graduation. • Fine Art – 1 credit required for Honors Diploma. Recommend 1 credit of Fine Art for college. • Foreign Language – 2 credits required for college. 3 credits of one language or 2 credits each of 2 languages for Ohio Honors Diploma.

11. Electives • An elective course is any course not required for graduation. • Take enough electives to graduate with 24 credits • Examples: Foreign Language, OWE, Foods, Business, Industrial Tech, Music, etc.

12. Ohio Honors Diploma • 4 credits each of English, math, science, and social studies • 3 credits of one foreign language or 2 credits of 2 different languages. • One unit of fine arts – art, drama or music. • Maintain a 3.5 GPA OR earn 27 on the ACT or 1210 on the SAT.

13. College Prep • Meet all requirements for graduation and complete…… • 2 units minimum of 1 foreign language. • 1 unit of fine arts.

14. What Do Colleges Look For in Students? • GPA: How does the student perform in class on a daily basis? What is the student’s course load and level of difficulty? • SAT/ACT Test Scores: Based on a national average, at what level does this student achieve? • Extra-Curricular Activities: Will this individual be a positive addition to our campus environment? • Community Involvement: What does this student do with his or her time outside of school? • Personal Statement or Essay: Based on his/her writing sample, what more can we learn about this unique individual? Does this student have the potential to grow? Are they intellectually curious? What is their writing ability? • Student Interview: How effectively does the student communicate his/her experiences in high school? How prepared is he/she for a college education?

15. Grade Promotion • 10th Grade Students - 5.75 credits • 11th Grade Students - 11 credits • 12th Grade Students - 16.50 credits • Graduation - 24 credits

16. Schedule Changes • Choose classes wisely. • Schedules are not changed often. They will only be changed if you were misplaced academically.

17. Scheduling Review • Choose an English with your English teacher • Choose a Math with your math teacher • Choose a Science with your science teacher • Social Studies – Government & Economics, or AP Gov. • Choose Electives – Careful! Do not overbook! • Please sign up for at least 6 credits on your sheet and then list additional options under the electives section.

18. Program of Studies www.avonlakecityschools.org Avon Lake High School Resource Center All courses are listed alphabetically according to department. Descriptions include: • Grade Requirement • Time Requirement • Amount of Credit • Prerequisites • Fee

19. https://esispa.leeca.org

20. Parent Assistant Login Enter your user name and Password

21. Add Courses that are marked on the course selection sheet. Please double check for accuracy.

22. Check each course under the “Add” column and then “Add Checked Courses”

23. A Confirmation screen will appear notifying you that you have scheduled.

24. PSEO Opportunities • PSEO Meeting Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00pm in the PAC. • Learn how to earn high school and college credit at the same time! • You must submit a letter of intent to ALHS Guidance by March 31, 2010. • You must apply to the college by June 4, 2010. • PSEO Classes: Photo 151 and 152, Eng 161 and 162, Earth Science 161, Anatomy/Physiology 121, Health and Wellness 156

25. Reminders: Register for ACT and/or SAT! Start looking at specific college admission requirements. Study for your tests and raise your grade trends! Grading: 40/40/20 for semester grade. Cumulative GPA only changes at the semester!