2013 – 2014 SENIOR SCHEDULING

Tippecanoe High School

Class of 2014

Tippecanoe High School Guidance Department

• Mr. Baumhauer - Guidance Counselor - students with the last name beginning with the letter A through the letter K.

• Mr. Hottle - Guidance Counselor - students with the last name beginning with the letter L through the letter Z.

• Mrs. Homan - Guidance Secretary

Guidance Office – (937) 667-6419 tippcityschools.com

Scheduling Instructions:

1. Read the 2013-2014 Program of Studies to be sure you and your family understand the requirements for graduation, the various course offerings, and the prerequisites/content of the courses.2. Discuss your course selections with your parents and/or guardians.3. Complete the 2013-2014 Senior Schedule Request Form.4. Obtain your UserName, Password, and scheduling directions during 7th period (2/15) or lunch.5. Log on to https://secure.mdeca.org/DASLPublic/ and register your courses.

Schedule Change Policy:• Any requests for schedule changes initiated by students

or parents/guardians MUST be accomplished by JUNE 1, 2013.

• After JUNE 1, schedule change requests are ONLY considered due to a critical situation or misplacement. This is reviewed by principal on a case by case basis.

• Failing is NOT an automatic indication of misplacement. A student’s work ethic and motivation are critical components to overall educational success.

• Schedules will NOT be changed for social reasons or for requesting teachers.

Student’s Responsibility in Scheduling:

1. Investigate the courses. Students should speak with teachers, counselors, and fellow students about the courses prior to enrolling This will help you understand what the courses will be like.

2. Ensure that you are not overloading yourself or registering for inappropriate courses.

3. Make certain to consider the workload for the ENTIRE schedule.

4. Discuss your plans with your parents/guardians.

5. Direct any questions or concerns to your Tippecanoe High School Guidance Counselor prior to the June 1, 2013 schedule change deadline.

Student Academic Course Load:• Seniors are required to schedule at least 5 courses each

semester.• Senior students are allowed the maximum of 2 studyhalls

per semester with Senior Option serving as one.• British Literature and American Government are the only

required courses mandated during the Senior year.• Tippecanoe High School highly recommends taking a

course in English, math, science, and social studies. • Important: Athletes beware of athletic eligibility. You

must pass 5 courses (based on quarter grades) each semester.

Credits Needed For Grade Level Status:

10th grade (Sophomore) status: 5 credits obtained during 9th grade school year

11th grade (Junior) status: 10 credits obtained during 9th and 10th grade school years

12th grade (Senior) status: 16 credits obtained during the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade school years

Graduation: at least 21 credits

• Credits are obtained by successfully passing (grade of D or higher) the course for the semester.

• If a REQUIRED course is not successfully passed for the semester (grade of F), that specific semester of the REQUIRED course must be taken until successfully completed (grade of D or higher).

• Students are promoted/retained by the total number of credits he/she receives in high school - NOT by the number of years he/she attends.

Alternate Physical Education Option:• A student may meet the requirements of two (2) semesters of Physical Education by

participating in and completing two (2) full seasons of sports, cheerleading and/or marching band. To be awarded a complete full season of a sport or cheerleading, a student must participate in at least 90% of ALL the season’s activity during the assigned OHSAA season. To be awarded a complete full season of marching band, the student must participate in at least 90% of ALL activities from band camp to the state OMEA band contest. Due to the 90% of ALL activities – 2 seasons of a sport, cheerleading and/or marching band cannot be completed concurrently.

• An injury, illness, suspension or athletic suspension could cause a season to not count towards the Physical Education requirements. The two (2) full seasons do not have to be in the same school year. There are no provisions for being exempt from one semester of PE. This is an all or nothing option. One season of sport/cheerleading/band and one semester of Physical Education does not fulfill the requirements. Students who are thinking of going to MVCTC or UVCC must meet the requirements for Physical Education by the end of their sophomore year. Students participating in the Alternate Physical Education Plan still must carry a minimum of 6 courses per semester on their schedule. If a student has not met the requirements by the beginning of their senior year, that student will be placed in the Physical Education classes needed for graduation.

• The requirements and options presented here are set by the Ohio Department of Education and no credits will be earned through this Alternate Physical Education Plan (SB 311).

Senior Academic Program1. British Literature: Core, College Prep (CP), Advanced

Placement (AP) English Literature & Composition

A. one period each day for the entire school year

B. one-half credit each semester (1 full credit total)

2. American Government: College Prep (CP), Advanced Placement (AP)

A. one period each day for the entire school year

B. one-half credit each semester (1 full credit total)

3. Any required courses not completed

A. 4th year of math

B. 3rd year of science

Senior Academic Program (cont.)

4. Electives:

A. Select 3 total credit of electives if taking Senior Option and a studyhall for the entire school year.

B. Select 4 total credits of electives if taking Senior Option and wish to have no studyhall for the entire school year.

C. Refer to your Schedule Request Form for the available courses; as well as, your Program of

Studies for a brief description of each course.

Senior Option Policy:Senior Option is a privilege offered to students who hold senior standing. Students who meet the specified criteria may choose to be dismissed seventh period instead of staying for their seventh period studyhall. As with any privilege, this option may be revoked at any time.

In order to be eligible for Senior Option, all of the following criteria must be met:

Student must be a fourth year student with at least 16 credits and on track to graduate at the end of their 8 th semester.

The student must be passing all classes. Initial eligibility will be based upon the fourth quarter grades in the Junior year.

Eligibility will be reviewed and determined at each grading period ( interim, and quarter).

A student who is ineligible may obtain eligibility at the next evaluating period( interim or quarter) whichever comes first.

The student must have passed all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT). Remediation classes may be offered during seventh period for students who need to pass parts of the OGT. A student may earn eligibility upon successful passing of the OGT provided all other criteria have been met.

All fees must be paid in full to be eligible for senior option.

Important considerations:

In certain situations, students will not be able to use their Senior Option due to a scheduling conflict with a needed course available only in the seventh period.

Senior Option will be affected at times due to adjusted schedules at the direction of the school principal (i.e. weather delays, school assemblies, Wellness Week, etc.). Every effort will be made to pro-vide advance notice of these situations so that students may adjust their plans accordingly.

Students must request Senior Option with their other course requests at the time of scheduling in the spring and no later than the schedule change deadline.

Scheduling Notes:• Register for any graduation requirements not currently met.• Marching Band, Choir, Acting Studies I/II, Theatrical Production & Design, and

Art I/II are all means of acquiring fine art credit. This is the last opportunity to meet the one credit of fine art requirement for Minimum College Core.

• Jazz Ensemble is not being offered for the 2013-2014 school year. • One must register for the Senior Option course (SO9950).• Registering for 6 courses per semester will automatically schedule you a

studyhall for the 7th course.• Registering for 7 courses per semester will not allow for a studyhall either

semester. Please consider the difficulty of entire schedule, extracurricular activities, and social activities.

• If choosing to register for only one studyhall for one semester over the entire year, students MAY NOT dictate which semester the studyhall is taken.

• See your Guidance Counselor with any questions/concerns regarding repeating a course/courses.

Recommended College Preparation Courses:

Admission policies differ among colleges. Some require only a certificate of graduation from an accredited high school while others have certain minimum admission requirements in specific subjects. Still, others require a certain class rank or minimum scores on a college entrance test. Most colleges expect the student to take either the ACT or SAT. In planning your high school courses, it is desirable to determine as early as possible the college you hope to attend. Secure from the chosen college’s admissions office an exact statement of the entrance requirements, and arrange your high school courses to meet those requirements.

To assist students in making a smooth transition from high school to college, the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Board of Regents' Commission on Articulation has adopted "The Minimum Core" as a required college preparatory program for all 13 state universities in Ohio.

Recommended Minimum Core:

1. Four credits of college prep English

2. Four credits college prep math

minimum: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II

3. Three credits college prep science

minimum: Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry

4. Three credits social studies

minimum: World Studies, American History, American Government and Economics

5. At least 2 years foreign language (in the same language)

6. One credit visual or performing arts -- choose from all music courses (band, choir), art courses, and drama

courses (Acting I/II and Theatrical Production).

 

Students are encouraged to take the most challenging courses available to them (within their level of ability). All colleges recognize AP and Accelerated courses as the most challenging. Taking them whenever possible enhances the student’s chances for being admitted.

Graduation Requirements:In order to graduate from Tippecanoe High School, students must meet all of the graduation requirements. These specifically include: passing all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test and earning a minimum of 21 credits in the following subject areas:

1. Four credits in English

2. Four credits in mathematics

3. Three credits in science:

-One credit in a Life Science

-One credit in a Physical Science

-One credit in an advanced science elective

4. Three credits in social studies:

-One credit in World Studies

-One credit in American History

-One credit in American Government and Economics

5. One-half credit in Health

6. One-half credit in Physical Education (students must take 2 PE courses for a total of

1/2 credit) OR 2 complete seasons of a sport, marching band or cheerleading

(must meet full participation standards)

7. One-half credit in Information Technology

8. One credit in a fine art (unless following a career-technical pathway – CTC)

9. Five additional credits in electives

Ohio Graduation Test:The Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) measure proficiency in five content areas: reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science. Students are required to pass all five areas of the OGT, as well as meet all local and state curricular requirements.

Students have five opportunities while school is in session to pass the OGT prior to their high school graduation. The first opportunity for students to take the OGT will be in March of 10 th grade. Students will then have an opportunity to take the test again in the fall and spring of 11 th grade and the fall and spring of 12th grade. Summer opportunities are also available.

 

ALTERNATE WAY TO EARN AN OHIO DIPLOMA

If a student passes four of the five OGT and meets all the following criteria, the student will meet the testing requirements for earning an Ohio diploma:

1. Be within 10 points of passing the one failed test

2. Has 97% attendance in each of last four school years

3. Has not been expelled from school in last four school years

4. Has a grade point average of at least 2.5 out of 4.0 in courses of test not yet passed

5. Has completed all high school requirements

6. Has participated in those intervention programs offered

7. Has letters recommending graduation from principal and high school teachers for courses of

the test not passed. 

Comparison of Diplomas with Honors CriteriaStudents need to fulfill all but one of the applicable criteria for the Diploma with Honors.

SubjectAcademic Diploma with Honors for

Classes 2011 and Beyond 

Career-TechnicalDiploma with Honors for Classes 2012 and

Beyond 

English 4 units 4 units

Mathematics 4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content

4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content

Science 4 units, including physics and chemistry 4 units, including two units of advanced science ****

Social Studies 4 units 4 units

Foreign Language

3 units (must include no less than 2 units for which credit is sought), i.e., 3 units of one language or 2 units each of two languages

N/A

Fine Arts 1 unit N/A

Electives N/A 4 units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit

Grade Point Average

3.5 on a 4.0 scale 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

ACT/SAT Score [excluding scores from the writing sections]*

27 ACT / 1210 SAT 27 ACT / 1210 SAT

Additional Assessment

N/A Achieve proficiency benchmark established for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent

Weighted Grade Policy:Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) courses are eligible to be counted as weighted grades. PSEO courses are not considered as honors and will not be weighted. Below is the list of courses that are currently designated honors or AP.

HUMANITIES: MATH/SCIENCE:

(H) American Lit. & Composition AP Biology

AP English Lit. & Composition (H) Human Biology

AP Art Studio AP Chemistry

(H) Spanish IV AP Physics

(H) French IV (H) Pre-Calculus

AP American History AP Calculus

AP American Government AP Statistics

Limits

A student may take more than 8 weighted classes but only 4 in each area (4 credits in Humanities and 4 credits in Math/Science) in Honors/AP courses will apply as weighted towards the maximum weighted total. It is the student’s responsibility to check when scheduling to see how many credits are still available in the maximum weighted total.

Calculation

The weighted grade will be calculated by adding 0.025 to the cumulative Grade Point Average at the successful completion of each semester for each weighted course ( only A & B grades will be weighted). The GPA scale will remain a 4.0 scale. Please note: Weighted rank will be calculated at the end of the Junior Year and then at the end of the seventh and eighth semesters.

Valedictorian / SalutatorianThe Tippecanoe Valedictorian(s) and Salutatorian(s) will be named at the end of the third grading period during their Senior year. Final calculation will include third quarter grades as projected second semester averages and the “add-on” factor for all honors/AP courses completed with a B grade or better. Honors and Advanced Placement courses earn an “add-on” factor if the course is completed with an A or B grade. The “add-on” factor is .025 per semester for each course . No more than a total of 8 credits will be weighted (4 in humanities and 4 in Math/Science).

 

The Valedictorian is the graduating Senior who has the highest class rank (number one rank in class) based on the weighted cumulative GPA through the end of the third quarter of the Senior year. In case of a tie, all students sharing this rank will be named Valedictorian.

 

The Salutatorian is the graduating Senior with the second highest class rank based on the weighted cumulative GPA through the end of the third quarter of the senior year. In case of a tie, all students sharing this rank will be named Salutatorian.

 

To be eligible for Valedictorian or Salutatorian, the student must have attended Tippecanoe High School for three consecutive semesters prior to the beginning of the second semester of the student’s Senior year (excluding summer school). Early graduates are not eligible to be designated class valedictorian or salutatorian.

 

College Bound Student Athletes:All students who desire to play Division I or Division II college sports must register with NCAA no later than their Junior year. Students should follow the steps listed below and it is recommended that the student utilize the service available on the athletic department website to lean more about the NCAA process and college athletic eligibility.

Juniors :At the beginning of your junior year, register at www.eligibilitycenter.org. (Go to the link on the Guidance website under Resources and Links)

Register to take the ACT, SAT or both and use the Eligibility Center code (9999) as a score recipient. NCAA will no longer accept transcript copies of test scores!

Double check to make sure the courses you have taken match your school’s list of approved core courses.

Request your guidance counselor to send an official transcript to the Eligibility Center after completing your Junior year.

If you have attended more than one high school, the Eligibility Center will need official transcripts from all high schools attended. (The Eligibility Center does NOT accept faxed transcripts or test scores.)

Before registration for classes for your senior year, check with your guidance counselor to determine the amount of core courses that you need to complete your senior year.

Seniors :

Take the SAT and/or ACT again, if necessary. The Eligibility Center will use the best scores from each sectionof the ACT or SAT to determine your best cumulative score.

Continue to take college-prep courses.

Check the courses you have taken to match your school’s list of approved core courses.

Review your amateurism responses and request final amateurism certification on or after April 1 (for fall enrollees) or October 1 (for spring enrollees).

Continue to work hard to get the best grades possible.

Graduate on time (in eight academic semesters). If you fall behind, use summer school sessions before graduation to catch up.

After graduation, request that your guidance counselor sends your final transcript to the Eligibility Center.

NCAA Approved Core CoursesEnglish Natural/Physical Science CP AM LIT BiologyACC AM LIT ACC BIOLOGYAP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION AP BIOLOGYCP BRITISH LIT CP PHYSICAL SCIENCE*CREATIVE WRITING CHEMISTRY ACTING STUDIES 1 AND 2 AP CHEMISTRYENGLISH 10 ACC/CP EARTH’S ENVIRONMENTENGLISH 9 ACC/CP ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGYPUBLIC SPEAKING PHYSICS

AP PHYSICSSocial Science: AM C WAR & REC Additional CoursesAMERICAN GOVERNMENT FRENCH I AMERICAN HISTORY FRENCH IIAP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT FRENCH III ECONOMICS FRENCH IVSOC PSYCH 1 SPANISH ISOC PSYCH 2 SPANISH IISOCIOLOGYSPANISH III AP US HISTORY SPANISH IV WOLD RELIGIONS WORLD STUDIES

Mathematics ALGEBRA 1 ALGEBRA 2 ACC ALGEBRA 2 CALCULUS AP CALCULUS GEOMETRY ACC PRE-CALCULUS * IN THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEARAP STATISTICS INTRO TO CALC AND STATS

Senior Exam Exemption Policy:Seniors will be given the opportunity to earn exemptions for exams for the second semester. This list of exemptions should give every senior an obtainable goal and a possibility to be exempt from at least one exam.

 

SENIOR EXAM EXEMPTION RULES:

*Only seniors are eligible for exam exemptions.

*Exam exemptions only apply to second semester.

*Any senior whose second semester grade averages 90% or higher will be exempt from the exam in

that class. Teachers will individually determine the final date for grades to count toward the final

average.

*If all tests are taken and all assignments are completed for the 2nd semester, an exemption will be

given for that class. Students should refer to the student handbook for the homework and test make-

up.

*Any senior who has not been assigned a Saturday School and/or has not been suspended from

school for second semester may choose one exam exemption from one specific class of the student’s

choice.

*Behavior will be recorded until the final day of the semester for seniors.

*Seniors must register their exam exemptions with the assistant principal by the announced date. If

you do not register your exemptions by the announced date, they will be forfeited.