Class of 2014

1. Class of 2014 Informational Scheduling Presentation Ms. Julianne Carsone Guidance Counselor 440.352.3345 x4313 pa_carsone@lgca.org

2. Upcoming Events • Online scheduling – February 22, 23, 24 • Terra Nova – Social Studies – March 2nd • Week of March 15 – practice OAT/OAA • Week of April 19th – OAT/OAA • On our website – Riverside High School – Guidance – Class of 2014 by Julianne Carsone – information for the Class of 2014 will be in this section – I will be uploading handouts, etc.

3. Tonight’s Presentation • Graduation Requirements • State Testing • Scheduling Procedures and Guidelines • Importance of Course Selection • General Information • Auburn Career Center • Future Options

4. Graduation Requirements Required Courses Credits • English 4 • Math 4 • Social Studies 3 • Science 3 • Economic Education for Consumers ½ • Technology ½ • Fine Art 1 • Health ½ • Physical Education ½ • Electives 6 • Total Credits for Graduation 23 You will find a Basic Graduation Requirements Worksheet in the Academic Information Booklet

5. State Testing State Testing for the Class of 2014 is yet to be determined.

6. Scheduling Procedures and Guidelines • Guidance Counselors meet with students in English classes • Students will be registering online for courses – verification letter along with student selected courses will be mailed home for parent/guardian signature • Students MUST be enrolled in at least 6 classes per semester – but are encouraged to schedule 7 classes per semester. • Students may not be permitted to drop an elective class to pick-up an additional study hall. • Honors/AP classes my require summer reading

7. Importance of CourseSelection Goals I want to achieve……….. • College Prep Curriculum • Award of Merit • Honors Diploma • Valedictorian/Salutatorian • Attending Auburn Career Center • NCAA – playing sports in college • Playing sports in high school

8. General Information Credits required for promotion Grade 9-10 5.5 Credits Grade 10-11 11.5 Credits Grade 11-12 17 Credits

9. General Information cont. In 9th grade, all students will take: English – CP or Honors Math – Integrated Alg 1; Algebra 1 CP; Geometry CP; or Geometry Honors Science – Lab Science 9 CP or Biology Honors Social Studies – World History CP or World History Honors Physical Education

10. General Information cont. In 9th grade, all students have the opportunity to select elective courses from: Foreign Language Art Music Business Industrial Arts

11. General Information cont. Responsibility Students need to be responsible for completing assignments on time – turning them in – and preparing for tests/quizzes

12. General Information cont. Expectations Students are expected to be prepared for class

13. OCISOhio Career Information System • OCIS provides information on careers and college/universities and trade/tech schools not only in Ohio but in the United States • 8th grade students who had computer awareness in the first semester developed an individual portfolio – 8th grade students this semester will develop their portfolios March 4 and 5 • These portfolios can be used throughout high school • Check OCIS out on our website: • www.townshipschools.com – Riverside High School – Media Center – OCIS • Username – RiversHS password – ohiocis03

14. Auburn Career Center • Importance of 9th and 10th grade years • Coursework Presentation from Michelle Rodewald

15. Future – are you ready? • College Bound – 2 year or 4 year • Business School • Trade/Tech School • Employment • Military

16. QUESTIONS