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STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Future 12 th Graders. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING 2014-2015. Guidance Counselor Assignments. By Student Last Names A-Co Mrs. Sislowski Cr-Ha Mrs. Barnes He-Lo Mr. Young Lu-Pe Mrs. Davidson Pf-Sr Mrs. Brzuski St-Z Mrs. Williams.

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STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. Future 12th Graders STRONGSVILLEHIGHSCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING 2014-2015

  2. Guidance Counselor Assignments • By Student Last Names • A-Co Mrs. Sislowski • Cr-Ha Mrs. Barnes • He-Lo Mr. Young • Lu-Pe Mrs. Davidson • Pf-Sr Mrs. Brzuski • St-Z Mrs. Williams

  3. Graduation Requirements Must earn 14 credits to reach 12th grade status

  4. Academic Honors Diploma Students must fulfill all but one of the following: 4 Units English 4 Units Math, including Alg 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 3. 4 Units Science, including Physics & Chemistry 4. 4 Units Social Studies 5. 3 Units Foreign Language (3 of one or 2 of two) 6. 1 Units Fine Arts 7. Unweighted 3.5 cumulative GPA 8. 27 ACT or 1210 SAT

  5. Grades & G.P.A. • Semester Grades are Recorded on the Transcript (Your academic Record). • A semester grade is comprised of two quarters and the semester exam. • GPA is important for Post-High School Plans • F’s earn no credit and are NEVERremoved from the student’s transcript. More information available on the website or in the student planner.

  6. 12th Grade Courses(must take* and recommended ͌ ) • English 12* • Math* • Science͌ • Social Studies Electives ͌ • Minimum of 5 Credits* • Other requirements not completed* • Personal Finance, Health, PE • Courses previously failed

  7. 12th Grade English Courses Must take one: • English 12 • English 12 Honors • AP English Lang & Literature Electives: • Advanced Speech & Communication • Journalism • Literature & Film • Science Fiction & Fantasy • Media Literacy

  8. 12th Grade Math Options(Your teachers are your best guide.) Mr. Scott in a few years?

  9. 12th Grade Science Options(Your teachers are your best guide) Most Science Courses have a Math Pre-requisite or Co-requisite • Earth System Science • Biology II • Chemistry • Honors Chemistry • Environmental Science • Forensics • Physics • AP Physics C-1 • AP Physics C-2 • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • Astronomy • Anatomy & Physiology

  10. 12th Grade Social Studies CoursesBoth Economics and Government are required for Graduation • Gov/Econ • Principles of Gov/Econ • AP Government • AP Econonmics (Micro&Macro) • AP U.S. History • AP Euro History • Sociology • Honors Sociology • Cont World Issues • Practical Law • Psychology • Honors Psychology

  11. World Language, Fine Art, and/or Business Requirement • A student must complete one credit from one of the academic areas above in order to graduate. • The 1.0 credit can be a combination of a half credit from 2 different areas.

  12. Physical Education/Health Health • Required Course (#000911) – ½ Credit • Elective: Honors Pre-Med Health (1 Credit) Physical Education • ½ credit required, 2 semestersLeisure/Individual Activities Competitive Team Games Walking for Fitness Physical Fitness & Yoga Advanced Strength Training (before school) • Students who participate in SHS Sports may be eligible for PE Waiver, waiving the P.E. Requirement. .

  13. P.E. Waiver • A 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.

  14. World Language Options: French • German • Spanish • NEW: Honors offered for level II and III. • 2 years of a World Language is recommended for College Entrance • Must have Prerequisite • If you earned a D in pre-requisite, the next course will be difficult

  15. Fine Art Electives MUSIC COURSES • Concert Band • String Orchestra • Concert Choir • Music Theory & Tech Other music classes by audition only ART COURSES • Art I & II • Crafts • Ceramics I & II • Printmaking • Painting • Art Exploration • Drawing and Design • Advanced Art 1 full credit (2 Semesters) of a Fine Art is recommended for College Entrance

  16. Business Courses REQUIRED: Personal Finance ELECTIVES • Keyboarding • Business Communications • Entrepreneurship • Management & International Business • Microsoft Office Desktop Applications • Adobe Design Workshop • Survey of Accounting Principles • Advanced Accounting Principles • Cooperative Business Ed. (app required)

  17. Family/Consumer Science Exploring Childhood Foods for Fitness College Survival Skills

  18. Industrial Technology Electives • Woods I & II • Drafting I & II • Metals I & II • Architecture • Video Technology • Home Maintenance

  19. Honors Courses The Honors 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 • Will have Required summer readings and/or projects

  20. Credit Flexibility • 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.

  21. Athletic Eligibility • Must pass 5 classes (not including P.E.) the quarter preceding the season. • If a student earns less than 2.0 GPA during the quarter preceding the season of participation, student will be put on an Academic contract.

  22. PSEOP Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program • Earn High School and College Credit at the Same Time • Students must apply and be accepted by the Post-Secondary Institution.(requires specific GPA and Placement Test score) • Both student and parent MUST attend Mandatory Meeting on March 6th at 1:00 or 6:30 in Auditorium. • If interested, indicate this on Course Selection Sheet. • At this time, indicate other courses as if you will be at SHS.

  23. Things to remember when selecting courses: • You may choose no more than 3 release periods. • It can be very hard to change electives after the schedule is created. • Classes can only be dropped during the first 3 days of the semester. • A parent note is needed to drop/change courses. • After the 3 days, level changes must be initiated by the teacher. • You must have a plan for making up failed courses. • Requested release time may be eliminated without notification in order to fit selected courses

  24. Planning to go to college? Have you planned the right courses? Make sure you are following a college preparatory course of study: • English 4 Credits • Math 4 Credits • Science 3 Credits • Social Studies 3 Credits • Health and P.E. ½ Credit each • Foreign Language 2 Credits • Personal Finance ½ Credit • Fine Art 1 Credit

  25. SAT and ACT • Students should take both at least once (twice recommended) between Winter and Spring Junior year.(optional retake Senior year) • When registering, make sure the results are sent to Strongsville High School (school code is 364855). • Some schools require the scores sent directly to them from the testing agency (i.e. Miami &OSU). Make sure you are aware if the schools you are applying to require this. • Highly Selective school applicants: check to see if your school requires SAT Subject tests.

  26. SAT vs. ACT • Six times per year • Covers Math, Reading, Science and • Writing • No points deducted for wrong answers • 1-36 composite score • Accepted in and out of state • Seven times per year • Covers Math, Reading, and Writing • ¼ point deducted for wrong answers • 200-800 /section for a total score of 600-2400 • Accepted in and out of state

  27. TestRegistration You can register for the tests at the following websites: SAT ACTwww.collegeboard.comwww.actstudent.org May 3rd – Register by April 4th April 12th – Register by March 7th June 7th – Register by May 9th June 14th – Register by May 9th • Expect to spend at least 45 minutes registering • You will need a credit card • Please register at least 6-8 weeks before the scheduled test.

  28. Find a Major/Career Ohio Career Information System https://ocis.org/Portal.aspx User name: StrongsHs Password: ohiocis03 Job Profiles http://www.jobprofiles.org/ Profiles of real people currently on the job These sites provide the opportunity to take a career interest inventory, view colleges, majors, and/or potential income for a career.

  29. Finding a College College Acceptance is not a prize to be won, but rather a match to be found. www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org Search colleges by majors, location, size, extra-curriculars, etc

  30. HOW TO STAY CONNECTED For General Guidance News, Summer Programs, Deadlines, Test Prep, Website Resources, etc: TWITTER: General News @ StrongGuidance Scholarship Info @MustangMonies FACEBOOK: Strongsville High School Guidance SHS GUIDANCE WEBPAGE

  31. HOW TO STAY CONNECTED For General Guidance News, Summer Programs, Deadlines, Test Prep, Website Resources, etc: TWITTER: @ StrongGuidance FACEBOOK: Strongsville High School Guidance SHS GUIDANCE WEBPAGE

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