STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

1. Future 11th 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

4. Earning High School Credits • Credits are earned each semester • 1.0 Credit for full-year courses • 0.5 Credit for one-semester courses • EXCEPTIONPhysical Education =0.25 credit per semester Must earn 9 credits to reach 11th grade status

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. 11th Grade MUST Take Courses • English 11 • Math • Science • Government & Economics • 1.0 Elective Credit • Other requirements not completed • Personal Finance, Health, PE • Courses previously failed

7. 11th Grade English Courses • Must take one: • English 11 • English 11 Honors • AP English Lang • &Composition • Electives: • Advanced Speech & Communication • Journalism • Literature & Film • Science Fiction & Fantasy • Media Literacy

8. 11th Grade Math Options(Your teachers are your best guide) Mr. Scott in a year or two??? 

9. 11th 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. 11th Grade Social Studies Courses Both Economics and Government are required for Graduation • Government/Economics • Principles of Government/Economics • AP Government • AP Economics (Micro&Macro) • AP U.S. History • AP European History

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 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/Technology 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 • Marketing Education (application 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. Polaris Career Center Options • Register ASAP at www.polaris.edu • See Pages 54-57 for Program Options • If accepted: - indicate course on selection sheet - choose only 3 other courses at SHS • If waiting on acceptance: - choose a full schedule at SHS

20. 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 Page 11

21. 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

22. 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 Page 10

23. 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

24. Things to remember when selecting courses: • You may choose 1 release period (1st or 8th; NOT both) • 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.

25. Scheduling Do’s & Don’ts: • DO look at YOUR History • DON’T select courses based on friends • DO look at your ability – realistically • DON’T select “easy” courses • DOlook at your future plans • DON’T expect to be able to easily change your electives next year

26. Keys to a Successful Year… Become an “Active Studier”… 1. “Reading Over Notes” does NOT work 2. Must make note cards or flashcards 3. Review often and out loud 4. Make Lists of materials to review 5. Moving around while studying can help 6. Check Teacher Websites 7. Ask for help from parents, teachers, & friends.

27. 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