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To-Be senior Presentation

To-Be senior Presentation. “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan. Huron High School. RESPONSIBILITY.

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To-Be senior Presentation

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  1. To-Be senior Presentation “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan Huron High School

  2. RESPONSIBILITY • IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SCHEDULING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS GUIDE, AND TO SEE THAT ALL GRADUATION & SPECIAL AWARD REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

  3. MAKE SURE TO KEEP EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS OPEN • Importance of Attendance • Importance of Credit • Importance of GPA • Variety of Options • EHOVE • Tech Prep Program • Dual Enrollment Program • Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program • At Firelands College and in the building • University of Findlay University School Articulation Program

  4. POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTION (PSEOP) CLASSES • Must have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average by end of first semester this year • Parents must attend mandatory meeting once and sign form • Must register online at Firealnds College website--$45 one time application fee • Must schedule a Compass Test and take it online at Firelands College • You are responsible for scheduling your own classes at the the college and then stopping into guidance office to modify your high school schedule • Must take at least 5 classes between two buildings and can not take more than 7 total credits within one year

  5. SUGGESTED PSEOP CLASSES • SOC 1010 (Principles of Sociology), PSYC 1010 (General Psychology), HIST 2060 (Modern America), HIST 1510 (World Civilizations), HIST 1520 (The Modern World), HIST 2050 (Early America • GEOL 1000 (Intro to Geology), BIOL 1040 (Intro to Biology), BIOL 1010 (Environment of Life) • COMM 1020 (Intro to Public Speaking), CS 1000 (Computer Basics), CS 1010 (intro to Programming, ART 1010 (Intro to Art)

  6. DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES • Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative gpa by end of first semester this year • Must apply to program online at Firelands College website and pay $45 one time application fee • Must call Firelands to schedule the Compass Test that you take online at Firelands • Score on Compass Test will determine what level of English class you can take • ACT scores can be substituted • Guidance Office will register you for these classes

  7. DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES: • POLS 1010 (Gov), POLS 1710 (Compar. Gov) • GSW 1110 (Intro to Academic Writing) & ENG 1500 (Response to Literature) • GSW 1120 ( Varieties of Writing) & ENG 2000 (Holocaust Literature) • MATH 1150 (Intro to Statistics) & MATH 2220 (Discrete Math) • SPAN 1010 (Elem. Spanish I), SPAN 1020( Elem. Spanish II) • SPAN 2010 (Intermed. Spanish I), SPAN 2020 (Intermed. Spanish II) WE WILL REGISTER YOU FOR THESE CLASSES!

  8. UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY CLASSES • Must have a cumulative 3.2 gpa by the end of the school year • Must complete the UFindlay paper application available online at HHS website or in guidance office • HHS will register you for these classes as long as you complete the application and qualify • Classes: • UF Chemistry • UF Anatomy & Physiology • UF Physics

  9. Tips for ACADEMIC success • DO YOUR HOMEWORK! • READ the ASSIGNMENTS • Get Organized • Not just your papers & binders but your time • Use your agenda • Ask questions of your teachers • If absent, request your work from your teacher • Choose courses best for YOU! • Positive attitude towards SENIOR year • Commitment to put forth effort to study.

  10. SCHEDULING PROCESS • I will be back in Mrs. Mercken’s classes on March 18 for you to make your choices for next year • Preliminary Schedule mailed home this spring • Will not show teacher or period • All changes completed by May 29, 2014 • Pick up schedule after you turn in completed forms in August • Fall changes only in very special situations as spelled out on page 3

  11. STANDARD DIPLOMA • Standard Diploma • Pass all sections of OGT • Minimum of 1.6 cumulative GPA • 21 total credits in specific areas • 4 English • 4 Math • 3 Science • 3 Social Studies • Semester of Health • 2 semesters of Physical Education (can be replaced with athletic, cheerleading or band participation) • 1 Fine Art credit • 5 elective credits

  12. DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION • Must pass all sections of the OGT • Must have at least a 2.6 cumulative GPA • Must have at least 50 hours of community service • Must earn 23 credits in the following areas: • 4 English • 4 Math • 4 Science • 4 Social Studies • Semester of health • 2 semesters of phys. Ed. • 2 years of the same foreign language • 1 fine art credit • 1 credit between business & fine art • 2 additional elective credits

  13. DIPLOMA OF HONORS • Students need to fulfill 7 of the 8 criteria: • 4 English credits • 4 Math credits (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) • 4 Science credits (including Physics & Chemistry) • 4 Social Studies credits • 3 Foreign Language credits • 1 Fine Art credit • 3.5 cumulative gpa • 27 ACT or 1210 SAT (critical reading & math)

  14. Grading Scale

  15. Add-On Point System • Only calculated at semester and added to cumulative grade point average--.025 for full year class, .0125 for semester class • Honors Freshman English, Honors Geometry, Honors Biology, Honors World Studies • Honors Sophomore English, Honors Algebra II, UF Chemistry, Honors American History • Honors American Literature, AP English Language & Composition, Honors Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus, Honors Algebra II, College Government, AP Macro Economics, AP European History, UF/Honors Physics, UF/Honors Anatomy & Physiology • AP Calculus, Honors Anatomy & Physiology, AP European History

  16. COMMUNITY SERVICE • Documentation sheets online or in guidance office • “These Tigers Left their Prints in their Community” bulletin board • Project ideas: • Erie Metro Parks, Admirals Point, Erie County Senior Center, Veterans Home, Huron Recreation, Huron Library, your church, Back to the Wild, Erie County Animal Shelter, Volunteer Center, Lighthouse Church soup kitchen, Firelands Hospital • Needed for job, college & scholarship applications • All documentation must be turned into Guidance Office by end of first semester senior year

  17. *A semester physical education requirement is waived if a student is a member of a high school sports team, the band or cheerleading . The student must participate in two sports or years of a sport, cheerleading, or band.

  18. Schedule Recommendations • Provided by this year’s teachers in core course areas • If you don’t agree with it, first step is to contact this year’s teacher in that area

  19. Get Connected at: www.huronhs.com • E-mail directory of staff • Guidance Site • Testing, College, Scholarship Info. • Newsletters • Forms (community service) • Athletics • Activity Calendar • TUTOR EXCHANGE • Progress Book

  20. ENGLISH CURRICULUM • Freshman Year • Freshman English • Honors Freshman English • Sophomore Year • Sophomore English • Honors Sophomore English • Junior Year • American Literature, • Honors American Literature • Senior Year • World Literature • BGSU Writing and BGSU Literature • Additional English Electives • Speech • Applied Communication I and II

  21. SCIENCE CURRICULUM

  22. MATH CURRICULUM • Freshman Year • Basic Algebra, Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II • Sophomore Year • Algebra I, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Precalculus • Junior Year • Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Precalculus, AP Calculus • Senior Year • Calculus, AP Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus Precalculus, Contemporary Math, BGSU Discrete Math, BGSU Intro to Statistics

  23. SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM • Freshman Year • World Studies • Honors World Studies • Sophomore Year • American History • Honors American History • Junior Year • Economics/American Government • College Government • Senior Year (electives) • Psychology, Sociology, Key Eras of American History, Contemporary Issues, Civil Law, Comparative Government

  24. FOREIGN LANGUAGES • Spanish I, II, III, IV • Spanish courses for college credit if student has a 3.25 cumulative gpa: • Junior Year (1.6 college & high school credit) • Elementary Spanish 1010 & 1020 • Senior Year (1.2 college & high school credit) • Intermediate Spanish 2010 & 2020 • French I, II, III, IV

  25. FINE ART ELECTIVES--MUSIC CURRICULUM • Other Years • Choir • Chorale • Jazz Band • Band II, III, IV

  26. ELECTIVES--FINE ART • Full Year Course— • Art I • Semester Courses— • Digital Photography I, II • Studio Portfolio • Art & Technology I, II, and III • Drawing I, II, and III • Painting I , II, and III

  27. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE • Other Semester Courses— • Independent Living • Child Development • Teen Leads

  28. BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY COURSES • Technology Related • Technology Tools • Web Page Design I • Web Page Design II • Intro to Music & Movie Production • Business Oriented • Business Foundations • Personal Finance • Accounting

  29. Homework • Homework is generally assigned EVERYDAY. The only way to learn is through repetition. If a student is not practicing, they have a harder time learning.

  30. Successful Classroom STUDY TIPS • Figure out a study style that works for you • Take notes and review them nightly. • Read the whole book • Ask questions AS SOON AS you feel lost. • For study groups to study for tests. • Online textbook enhances verbal skills & practice activities increase competency • Get a tutor through the Study Exchange Program

  31. TESTING • ACT Test—June, Sept., Oct • www.actstudent.org • SAT Test—June, Sept., Oct. • www.collegeboard.com • OGT Make-up Testing—in October & March

  32. IMPORTANCE OF PREPARING FOR ACT OR SAT TESTS • www.huronhs.com • Huron High School • Guidance • Testing • Online practice • Paper practice • CD programs • Pacing yourself to answer all questions • ACT is a test to guess on…

  33. GET READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP • Graduation is just around the corner • Cumulative gpa you have by the end of your junior year is sent to college for admission & scholarship purposes

  34. END OF JUNIOR YEAR CHECKLIST • Finish your community service • Make your list of potential colleges • Get some ideas for possible future careers • Go on a couple of college visits • Prepare for the college entrance tests • Extra reading • Take the college entrance tests • Register at some scholarship search websites

  35. TOGETHER WE can Increase Your Chances For SUCCESS

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