ashland high school sophomore to junior orientation january 29 th 2015
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Ashland High SchoolSophomore to Junior Orientation
January 29th 2015
School CounselorsJon Court– Students with last names A-F– [email protected]
Peggy Steward– Students with last names G-M– [email protected]
Josh Packard– Students with last names N-Z– [email protected]
Text or email reminders
Class of 2017 (Sophomores) Text or Email Reminders
To sign up for text messages, send the text message @ahsguid to 571-222-4962
To sign up for email messages, send an email to [email protected] (you can leave the subject blank)
College Credit Plus(Formerly Post-Secondary and Dual Credit)
College Credit Plus allows students to earn college credit either by attending classes at Ashland High School or by attending classes on a college campus.
Student interested in the College Credit Plus program should attend our information night with their parents on February 24th at 7:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.
Minimum Requirements for Graduation
21 units of credit– 4 credits of English– 4 credits of Math– 3 credits of Science– 3 credits of Social Studies – ½ credit of Health– ½ credit of P.E. (2 semester classes)– 2 Semesters of fine or performing art taken anywhere
in grades 7-12
Other considerations:
Students need a minimum of six courses per semester
Students need to be passing 5 credits and have at least a 1.5 GPA in order to be eligible for extracurricular activities.
Possible Junior Courses: English
Required classes for Junior year– Prior completion of 9th and 10th grade requirements
– Juniors must take either American Literature & Intermediate Composition
Or– Short Novel and Concerns of Modern Society
Or– British Literature (honors/AP track)
Possible Junior Courses: English
Juniors may elect to take any other electives as desired, but should pay attention to sequence and difficulty level as described in the program of studies.
An application is required for Video Production
Junior Courses: Social Studies
Government choices – ½ credit required for graduation
– American Government Semester class, ½ credit
– AP U.S. Politics & Government Full year class, 1 credit, Application required – Apply online at AHS guidance websiteApplication is due March 13th
Junior Courses:Social Studies
Economics choices – ½ credit required for graduation
– Economics & Financial Literacy½ credit, semester class
– Economic Theory½ credit, semester class,
Application required – Apply online at AHS guidance website
Application is due March 13th
Possible Junior Courses:Social Studies
Social Studies Electives
– Advanced Placement U.S. History (full year course)Online application required (Due March 13th)
Available on the AHS guidance website
– Holocaust and Genocide (semester course)
Possible Junior Courses:Science
Biology Options – Full year courses– Biology or– Advanced Biology or
Chemistry Options – Full year courses– Chemistry
recommend background in Algebra Ior
– Advanced Chemistry
Physics – Full year course– Recommended background in Algebra II & Chemistry
Possible Junior Courses: Science
Advanced Placement Biology– Two periods long, recommend Biology and Chemistry
background, application is located online
Advanced Placement Chemistry– Two periods long, recommend Biology and Chemistry
background, application is located online
Advanced Placement Environmental Science– Prerequisite of Biology/Advanced Biology and
Chemistry/Advanced Chemistry, application is located online Chemistry may be taken concurrently
Possible Junior Courses: Science
Environmental Science – semester class– Prerequisite: Physical Science I and II; Practical Biology or
Biology
Physical Geology – semester class– Prerequisite of Physical Science I and II
Genetics– Prerequisite: Biology or Advanced Biology
Microbiology– Prerequisite: Biology or Advanced Biology
Possible Junior Courses: Math
Geometry
Algebra II or Practical Algebra II– Prerequisite of Geometry
Precalculus– Prerequisite of Algebra II or Honors Algebra II– C or higher recommended
Possible Junior Courses:Math
Honors Trig/Calculus – Prerequisite – Honors Algebra II
Advanced Placement Statistics – Prerequisite – Algebra II or Honors Algebra II– (Grade C or higher)
Possible Junior Courses:Physical Education
Please note for eligibility purposes, that PE is only ¼ of a full credit
Team / Lifetime Sports
Rhythm & Dance/ Yoga
ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER
Students who participate in two seasons of district-sponsored high school interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading shall not be required to complete any physical education course as a condition to graduate. (An athletic season is defined by the rules and bylaws of the Ohio High School Athletic Association). Partial credit will not be granted.
In order to be eligible to graduate, a high school student who is excused from the physical education requirement must still complete instruction in 6.5 electives.
ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT WAIVER
Participating in interscholastic athletics, marching band and cheerleading is a privilege, and not a right. This policy shall not in any way be construed as granting a student the right to participate in such district-sponsored activities. Board rules and policies including Code of Conduct continue to apply. In addition, any student participating in this policy shall be subject to any athletic fee and or pay-to-participate fee.
Granting of this waiver becomes effective upon completion of the specified athletic seasons as approved by the band director, athletic or cheerleading coach/advisor and submission to the Guidance Office.
ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT WAIVER
Please indicate on your registration sheet if you are planning on using the PE waiver in lieu of taking PE classes.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES:FALL WINTER SPRINGFootball Girls Basketball BaseballGirls Volleyball Boys Basketball SoftballBoys Cross Country Wrestling Boys TrackGirls Cross Country Cheerleading Girls TrackBoys Soccer Boys Swimming/Diving Boys TennisGirls Soccer Girls Swimming/DivingGirls Tennis GymnasticsCheerleading Competition CheerleadingMarching BandBoys GolfGirls Golf
Summer Course Offerings
Students should circle P.E. I and/or Health and write “Summer” beside that selection.
Once student interest and staffing has been determined, an announcement will be made about the date, time and cost. (Late April)
Sign-up for summer classes is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tentative start date would be June 8th
– Usually and AM and PM session 8-11 AM & 11:30 – 2:30 PM– Runs for four weeks– Approximate cost is $100 per class
Possible Junior Courses:Business
Full Year Courses– Accounting I, II, & III
– Web InternshipPrerequisite Web Design IIfull year or semester
Semester Courses– Microsoft Word (College Credit Plus)
– Marketing
– Entrepreneurship (College Credit Plus)
Possible Junior Courses:Business
Semester Courses
– Microsoft Excel (College Credit Plus)Prerequisite – Microsoft Word
– Web Design I & II (College Credit Plus)Prerequisite – Computer Applications I (Keyboarding)
Possible Junior Courses
Online College Credit Plus Courses– This will be offered online through Stark State College. Students will
take the class online with a Stark State instructor, but will be located at Ashland High School and supported by a mentor. These classes will depend on student demand and staff availability.
– AutoCAD½ credit at Ashland High School
3 hours of college credit through Stark State
– Game Design½ credit at Ashland High School
3 hours of college credit through Stark State
Possible Junior Courses:World Language
Any language in desired sequence– French – Latin – Spanish
Note: Three years of one world language or two years of two world languages are required for the Honors Diploma upon graduation.
Possible Junior Courses: Art
Full year courses– Introduction to Art
Prerequisite for all courses
Semester courses– Ceramics– Printmaking– Painting – Drawing Fundamentals– Contemporary Crafts– Sculpture
Possible Junior Courses: Music
A Capella Choir - by audition
Symphonic Choir
Concert Choir
Band - by audition
Stage (Jazz) Band - by audition
Orchestra - by audition
Music Theory (semester class)– Open by referral from a music teacher to anyone in a band, choir or orchestra
class with preference given to juniors and seniors. Those underclassmen or students not enrolled in a music class must see Mrs. Wolbert before signing up. This is not an entry level course.
Possible Junior Courses:Family & Consumer Science
Semester Courses– Child Development
– Food For Healthy Living
Possible Junior Courses: Career Tech
Greenhouse and Nursery Management–Semester Course–2 consecutive periods–1 credit
Floral Design & Marketing–Semester Course–2 consecutive periods–1 credit
Landscape Systems Management–Semester course–2 consecutive periods–1 credit
Possible Junior Courses: Career Tech
Full Year Courses– Food, Agriculture, & Natural Resources
– Plant & Horticultural SciencePrerequisite of Food, Ag, & Nat Resources
– Business Management for Agricultural & Environmental Science Prerequisite of Plant 7 Horticultural Science
– Agricultural & Environmental Systems CapstoneMust have an ag-related job – see Program of Studies
Industrial Technology at the Community Tech Center
3 Periods (5th, 6th, and 7th)– 2 credits
Responsible for own transportation
Learning Advanced Manufacturing Concepts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpA1cPsk7qQ
• Electricity• Robotics• Fluid & Pneumatic Power• Precision Measurement• Computer Numerical
Control• Requires Application
Other Important Information
Graduation Awards– President’s Award for Excellence– Honors Diploma– Valedictorian & Salutatorian
The requirements for the above awards can all be found in the first 15 pages of the Program of Studies or online at the guidance webpage.
College-NowOffers Associate degree programs in Bioscience, Business and Engineering.
– Means you would graduate from high school with an
Associate Degree from North Central State College
– Bioscience is done through the Ashland County
Career Center
– Business and Engineering are done at North Central State College
– http://www.college-now.org/
Other Important Information
Ohio College Recommendations– 4 credits of College Prep English– 4 credits of Math
Prefer Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
– 3 credits of Science (2 lab sciences)– 3 credits of Social Studies– 2 credits of Foreign Language– 1 credit of Fine/Performing Arts
Other Important Information
Honors Diploma Requirements (must meet 7 of 8 requirements)
– 4 English Credits– 4 Math Credits– 4 Science Credits– 4 Social Studies Credits– 3 Foreign Language Credits (same language)
Or 2 in 1 language and 2 in another– 1 Credit in Fine/Performing Arts– 3.5 GPA– ACT composite score of 27
Other Important Information:
AHS Guidance Website:http://arrowsguidance.weebly.com/ – Program of studies available online
– Junior & Senior page with information on colleges, careers, planning timelines, scholarship listings, financial aid, and information for potential college athletes.
– Please be aware of the academic expectations the NCAA places on high school students who desire to be college athletes
College Night
Ashland High School will be sponsoring a Spring College Fair this year. This would be an excellent opportunity for next year’s juniors and seniors to get a head start on looking at colleges and talking to representatives.
March 17th at 6:30 in the Ashland University Convocation Center
Parent Meeting
Course information for parents will be tonight at 6:00 PM in the Ashland High School Library
Scheduling sheets due back to World History teachers by Friday February 6th