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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS EARNING A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Earning Credits What is a credit? - a unit earned per class passed - determined by hours in class 1 = full year ½ = semester ¼ = semester
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS English 4 Math 4 (algebra II) Science 3 Social Studies 3 P.E.- ½ (2 semesters)or 2 waivers Fine Arts- 1 Health ½ Financial Literacy ½ Electives 5 ½ TOTAL = 22
REQUIREMENTS MUST INCLUDE Math must include 1 unit of Algebra II Science must include 1 unit of biology, 1 unit of physical science, and 1 unit of advanced science Social Studies must include 1 unit of World History, 1 unit of U.S. History, and 1 unit of Government & Economics PE must be 2 semesters @ ¼ credit each semester or 2 PE Waivers ½ unit of Financial Literacy Class of 2018 and beyond will take the State PBA s test plans have changed multiple times!
USE THE 4-YEAR PLANNER Students may plan backwards using the planning sheet Helps students set goals for classes they would like to reach Must become familiar with course prerequisites Large variety of options!
4 YEAR CREDIT PLANNING CREDITS 9 TH 10 TH 11 TH 12 TH English 4 English I English II English III English IV Math 4 Science 3 Honors Phys. Sci Honors Biology Chemistry AP Biology Honors Physiology AP Chemistry Social Studies 3 Health Physical Ed. ½ 2 @ ¼ Fine Art 1 Financial Literacy ½ $$$$ Electives 5 ½ TOTAL 22
WHAT LEVEL OF EACH SUBJECT? PRIMARY KEYS TO CONSIDER Non-CP vs. CP vs. Honors vs. AP 1. Consider current level a) Challenge yourself: How are current grades and effort levels b) Talk to instructor and parents 2. Qualified Gifted a) automatically permitted to take the next Honors / AP offering in course sequence b) received notification letter(gis Letter)
WHAT LEVEL OF EACH SUBJECT? PRIMARY KEYS TO CONSIDER What if student did not receive letter or is not automatically qualified? Honors English I Application and writing samples through English classes Has Student completed prerequisite? Example: DID NOT receive GIS letter but have already completed Algebra II The next class is Pre-Calculus!
WHAT S BETTER? Get A s in easy classes? Academic Rigor Increased stimulation Better prepared for TESTS Ready to take college level classes and succeed Weighted grades More work? GPA may not be as high DIFFICULT TO ANSWER Get B s in Honors classes? We have raised the bar and provided an opportunity for individual growth.
CONSTRUCT A SCHEDULE MAP THE DAY 7 PERIODS IN THE DAY Semester 1 Semester 2 English 1 Honors Algebra 1 CP World History CP Science Art 1/2 credit Spanish II **Study Hall..1 credit..1 credit..1 credit..1 credit Health 1/2 credit..1 credit **Study Hall **Students request study halls during scheduling process. Enter these codes to add study hall to your request. SH S1 = 1 st semester study hall SH S2 = 2 ND semester study hall
Freshman Course Scheduler 2015 Follow the steps below to select courses for the 2015-2016 school year. Choices have been limited to help students understand options within each discipline. If there is no course option that students feel they are qualified to take, simply write the name of the course in the space at the bottom. Instructions: 1. Students must have a total of 6 classes per semester...make note of credit value to determine course length (ie: ½ - semester, ¼ - semester, 1- full year) Students may take up to 7 classes per day. 2. Students do not control the semester in which a course is offered. 3. Begin with Graduation Requirements*. 4. Each study hall is a semester in length. 5. Do NOT schedule lunch! 6. Follow Pre-requisites in the Program of Studies and discuss course selections with instructors. This is not a registration form. Use this worksheet to plan student coursework and to assist in completing online student requests.
FRESHMAN COURSE SCHEDULER Course options (course descriptions available in the Program of Studies) 1st semester 2nd semester credit *pick 1 CP English I, Honors English I *pick 1 Algebra I, CP Algebra I, Honors Algebra I, Geometry, CP Geometry, Honors Geometry *pick 1 *pick 1 Physical Science, CP Physical Science, Honors Physical Science, Honors Biology World History, CP World History, AP World History Below are optional Graduation Requirements *Health / PE *Fine Art *Finance Foreign Language Health ½, PE ¼ Student must have plan for PE Waiver Intro to Art ½, Photography ½, Sculpture ½, Choir, Band, History of Rock/Pop Music; other options please see Program of Studies Introduction to Personal Finance (½) Spanish I, II, III; French I, II, III; German I, II, III Below student may select alternative electives from course list
SOME FRESHMAN NEEDS! 1) Have a plan for PE.waivers or taking classes (need 2 either way) 2) If not taking PE sign up for at least 2 semester requirements in 9 th grade. ½ Art & Health ½ Art & ½ Art ½ Health & Intro to Personal Finance ½ Art & Intro to Personal Finance Full credit art classes (performing arts) can change your plan ***Intro to Personal Finance is geared to 11 th and 12 th graders. Need to account for these requirements as student plans next 4 years.
To receive a waiver for physical education a student must: 1) complete two activities to receive physical education waiver. 2) complete one activity by end of the junior year. PE WAIVER 3) complete both activities by the end of 1 st semester of the senior year.
PE WAIVER CONTINUED The physical education waiver must be fulfilled by completing 2 seasons of an activity or 2 years of ROTC A student MAY NOT COMBINE one physical education class and one season of an activity. A student may not combine 1 ROTC with 1 Activity. List of activities available in Program of Studies
WHEN PLANNING THE SCHEDULE REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT GUIDELINES 1) MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS PER GRADE LEVEL. 2) MINIMUM CLASSES PER DAY 9 th = 6 classes (1 study hall per day) 3) MEET ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY 4 th nine weeks grades count for fall eligibility Must be passing 5 CREDIT GRANTING classes with a 67% minimum average of all classes PE and Study Hall DO NOT count as 1 of the 5 Summer school credits cannot be use to establish eligibility
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS REQUEST A FULL SCHEDULE AT SHS THEN Students apply to college / university After acceptance, register for classes during summer Take college classes Earn college credit hours and equivalent high school credit Mandatory information meeting Feb. 18, 2015 at SHS 6:00pm
PROGRAM OF STUDIES Available at: www.springboro.org 1. Go to Schools and choose SHS 2. Click on GUIDANCE 3. Go to 2015-2016 Program of Studies Class descriptions and programs for help in planning *All guidance presentations and power points are also on this website.
REGISTRATION WEB SITE AND 2015-16 PROGRAM OF STUDIES ARE LINKED THROUGH THE HIGH SCHOOL WEB PAGE
ONLINE SCHEDULING DIRECTIONS The Guidance Department has created various power points that guide students step by step through the course request process. Access these presentations on the Guidance Web Page.
ONLINE SCHEDULING DIRECTIONS BRIEF OVERVIEW 1. Go to https://sispublic.swoca.net 2. Enter your UserName and Password from the front of this page. 3. Course Requests screen will appear. Navigate the drop down menus to select courses. 4. After Finalizing your list of requests, click the REVIEW REQUESTS button. 5. Once satisfied with your requests, click the SUBMIT REQUESTS button. ***Please note: SUBMIT REQUESTS can only be done once. After submitting, the system will not allow changes to requests. All changes will be done through the guidance counselor.
WHAT ARE STUDENTS RECEIVING TOMORROW? 1) Colored log in credentials Online directions Make note of periods, O vs. 0! Case sensitive 2) White Course Scheduler Worksheet 2 sided 4 year planner Current year class planner 3) White Course Offerings lists all classes available at SHS.
SCHEDULING DATES The on-line scheduler is open until Tuesday, Feb. 17 th at midnight. Return GIS letters to Guidance Office by Wednesday, Feb. 18 th. Student requests will be passed out at Junior High tomorrow morning. Please remember course selections are requests only. Electives are subject to availability. Only Core Academics are guaranteed.
SUMMER SCHOOL Course offerings and dates will be available after Spring Break First come, first served. Fills up quickly!
SCHEDULE CHANGES? 1) Parents and students need to communicate about student goals and expectations 2) Students should consult with parents, teachers, and guidance staff regarding decisions and course selections. 3) NO STUDENT SCHEDULE CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER MARCH 31, 2015.
CONTACTING THE HIGH SCHOOL If you feel a mistake has been made, please email us with your concern Mr. Jim Collins A-E jcollins@springboro.org Mrs. Jen Bohinc F-K jbohinc@springboro.org Mr. Ryan Wilhite L-R rwilhite@springboro.org Mrs. Tammy Zimmer S-Z tzimmer@springboro.org