TALLMADGE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

MRS. PRAZER LAST NAMES A-GMISS GANITO LAST NAMES H-OMRS. LANE LAST NAMES P-ZMRS. DRENAN GUIDANCE SECRETARY

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Sophomore Year Scheduling for 2020-2021

● 4 English● 4 math including 1 credit of

Algebra 2 or its equivalent● 3 Science (1 physical, 1 biological and 1 Advanced Credit)● 4 Social Studies● .50 Health and .50 PE● 1 credit of Fine Arts● 1 credit of Financial Literacy● 8 additional courses/electives● Testing Requirement by State of Ohio● 2 Seals● Earn 26 graduation credits

THS Graduation Requirements

End-of-Course Exams in the following courses:● English 10 CP/Honors● Algebra I/Integrated Algebra I● Honors/CP/Integrated Geometry (MAYBE)● Biology● American History● Participation Government

Students can earn from 1-5 points on each exam:5 – Advanced4 – Accelerated3 – Proficient2 – Basic 1 – Limited

MUST meet the new Permanent Requirements for testing & graduation.oF

Ohio’s State Tests

1. Course Completion: Students will satisfy Ohio’s curriculum requirements and any additional local requirements. Students will complete the state minimum 20 units, with specific units required in each content area. Students will also need to meet Tallmadge curriculum requirements for graduation.

2. Competency Demonstration: Students will demonstrate competency in the foundational areas of English language arts and mathematics or through alternative demonstrations, which include College Credit Plus, career-focused activities or military enlistment. Scores required on ELA II ______ and ALG ______. Alternate options to demonstrate competency include College Credit Plus courses (ELA, math), Career Technical Education, and enlistment in the military.

3. Readiness Demonstration: Students will demonstrate readiness for their post-high school paths by earning two seals that allow them to demonstrate important foundational and well-rounded academic and technical knowledge, professional skills, social and emotional competencies, and leadership and reasoning skills. At least one seal earned must be a state-defined seal.

Permanent Graduation Pathway

Graduation SealsOhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal: Must meet requirements and criteria established by the state.

Science Seal: Earn a proficient score (700+) on the biology EOC. AP and CCP courses and scores also apply.

State Seal of Biliteracy: Proficiency requirements must be met on world language or English assessments.

Honors Diploma: Earn one of the six state-defined honors diplomas.

Industry-Recognized Credential Seal: Earn an approved credential in an in demand job.

Technology Seal: Earn a “B” or better in a CCP computer science course or complete a computer science course through our district.

College-Ready Seal: Earn remediation-free scores on the ACT or SAT. **Community Service Seal: Complete 20 hours of community service. Service must be documented. Service will be embedded into American Studies and Government starting in 2020-2021 school year.

Military Enlistment Seal: Must provide evidence of enlistment in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

**Fine and Performing Arts Seal: Complete four fine arts courses 2.5+ GPA in those courses. Students may apply for credit flex; 500 hours must be documented. Students who earn a scholastic gold key, participate in two dramatic productions, or earn an OMEA superior rating also qualify.

Citizenship Seal: Earn a proficient score (700+) on the American History and Government EOC. AP and CCP courses and scores can also apply.

**Student Engagement Seal: Must earn a PE waiver or participate in four extracurricular clubs throughout high school with 80 percent attendance. Participation/attendance must be verified by an advisor.

English Requirements (4 Credits)

● Students will take English 9, 10, 11, and 12

● Admission to Honors levels are by teacher recommendation.

● Senior English may only be taken with senior standing

● A.P. English and CCP College Writing is by recommendation and/or meeting needed college admission requirements

Social Studies Requirements (4 credits)

● Freshmen take World Studies or Honors World Studies ● All sophomores take American Studies 1877 – present

● Honors U.S. History and A.P. U.S. History replace the sophomore and junior requirements. Admission to these two classes by teacher recommendation only.

● Juniors may choose from Participation Government or AP Government & Politics

● Seniors: Must take an elective next year, options include: Criminal Justice, Economics, Human Behavior or AP Psychology

Mathematics Requirements (4 Credits are required)

● Typical Sequence:

1. Algebra 12. Geometry/Honors Geometry3. Algebra 2/Honors Algebra 24. Advanced Algebra with Trig/Honors Advanced Algebra

with Trigonometry or Statistics & Probability or A.P. Statistics

4. CCP College Algebra (CCP application required)5. Pre Calculus/Honors Pre Calculus6. A.P. Calculus AB and A.P. Calculus BC7. New offerings: Computer Science with AP option

All A.P. classes are by teacher recommendation

Mathematics Sequence (4 Credits are required)

● Integrated Math Sequence

1. Integrated Algebra I2. Integrated Statistics3. Integrated Geometry4. Integrated Algebra II

● Math Elective○ ALEKS

● 10th grade- schedule 1-2 math classes, speak to current math teacher for recommendation

Science Requirements 3 credits required:

(1 credit of a biological and 1 credit of a physical nature are mandatory)

Recommended sequence:1. Freshmen= Physical Science or Honors P.S.

2. Sophomores =Honors Biology, Topics in Biology I or Fundamentals of Biology by recommendation only.

3. All college-bound students are encouraged to take Chemistry

4. For an Honors Diploma, you must have 2 advanced sciences

Advanced Sciences

After Completing Topics in Bio I or Fundamentals of Bio.Students may choose from the following elective courses:

Chemistry Topics in Bio. II Geology Environmental Science

These Elective Science Classes are also available:

Anatomy and Physiology (must pass Chemistry first)

Physics (must pass Algebra II first)

(All of these require pre-requisite courses and teacher recommendations)● AP Biology ● Honors Chemistry● AP Chemistry● CCP Seven Ideas (Physics), Kent State University

Foreign Languages

Highly recommended for college core curriculum

*At least 3 credits are required for the Honors Diploma

● We recommend at least a “C” grade in English prior to pursuing a Foreign Language

● French levels I-AP is offered

● Spanish levels I-AP offered

Health and Physical Education Requirements

● All students must take .50 credit of Health

● All students must take .50 total credits of Physical Education (2 classes)

Physical Education (.25 credits) should be taken prior to Weight Training (.25 credit) or Wellness Training (.50 credits)

Advanced Health/Health Careers (1 credit) is available for those interested in exploring careers in healthcare

Students who participate in two full seasons of interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading may earn .5 credits of physical education. See the Program Planning Guide for details.

Interdepartmental Electives

● Office Aide allows a student to earn .50 credit as a pass/fail grade to be an office assistant and to run errands for the administration. This is by application only for 11th & 12th graders. See Mrs. Drenan for an application.

● Employment Foundations- students should speak to Intervention Specialist

● Work Release Options - info still to come

● ACT prep course

College Tech Prep InitiativesSee counselor for more information on the application process

● The Academy of Medical Office & Business Mgmt● Aeronautics Career Academy● Athletic Health Care and Fitness● Automotive Specialization● Automotive Technologies● Business Marketing/Sports Management● Biotechnology Academy● Business Pathway (THS electives)● Collision Repair and Auto Refinishing● Computer Aided Design and Engineering Technologies● Construction Technologies● Cosmetology● Culinary Arts and Catering● Early Childhood Professions

College Tech Prep InitiativesPage 2

○ Electronics, Robotics and Programming○ Engineering Academy○ EntrepreNEW Academy○ Forestry and Landscape Management○ Health Careers Technology○ Interactive Media/Digital Design○ International Business &Marketing Institute○ IT Academy with CompTIA and CISCO○ Modern Communication through Media Production○ Programming and Software Development○ Teaching Professions○ Theater Arts Academy

Academic Diploma with Honors

1. 4 credits of English

2. 4 credits of Math (Including Algebra 2 and one other higher level math course)

3. 4 credits of Science including 2 units of advanced science

4. 4 credits of Social Studies

5. 3 credits of Foreign Language or 2 credit of both the languages

6. 1 credit of Visual or Performing Art 7. Maintain a 3.5 GPA8. ACT Composite of 27 / SAT 1210

Additional Options for STEM, Arts, & Social Science & Civic Honors Diploma requirements see counselor or websiteStudents must fulfill all but one of the following criteria

Career Technical Diploma with Honors

Must meet all but one criteria

1. 4 credits of English 2. 4 math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher

level math course)3. 4 credits of science including 2 years of advanced science4. 4 credits of Social Studies

5. 2 units of a Foreign Language6. 4 credits of Career-Technical Education Curriculum7. Maintain a 3.5 GPA8. ACT score of 27 / SAT score of 12109. Achieve proficiency benchmark on Competency Assessment

ACT Testing● Freshmen will be taking the PRACTICE ACT on Tuesday,

February 25, 2020 at school

● To take an official ACT on a National test date register to test at www.actstudent.org

● Saturday ACT review sessions are offered at THS- Cost $25 per session- flyers in Guidance

Educational Options

● Summer School● APEX-Computer based on-line

course

● Flex Credit allows the student to design an individual program to meet the state standards – application only. Applications due by April 1 for next year○ Informational meeting 3/5 at

6:30pm

● College Credit PlusAll Post-secondary enrollment options

and dual enrollment are now called College Credit Plus.

Parents are required to meet with the counselor to sign a letter of intent the year before students participate in CCP.

Students can now view 15 and 30 credit hour pathways at the universities, and some universities are changing their admission requirements to make CCP more accessible to students.

**CCP Info Night was Nov 21

Potential on THS CampusCollege Credit Plus

● English Department- Kent State University○ College Writing I - taught here by Ms. Michalec ○ College Writing I can substitute for one of your English courses

• Students must meet benchmarks of 18 on the English section of ACT• Students must complete application process with Kent State in spring of 2020.

● Math Department- Stark State College○ College Algebra

• This course is taken online during one semester.• Students must meet the benchmark of 22 on the Math section of ACT or Accuplacer

placement test score equivalent• Students must have passed Adv Algebra w/Trigonometry• Students must complete application process in spring of 2020.

● Science Department- Kent State University○ Seven Ideas that Shook the Universe - taught here by Mrs. Eynon○ Students must complete application process in spring of 2020.

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Be mindful of meeting admission deadlines and requirements.

● Please schedule carefully and thoughtfully○ Choose your course rigor wisely- challenge yourself & be

realistic

● See you counselor if you have any questions about courses you should or need to take next year.

● Computerized scheduling will happen in May. Accuracy on your part makes the schedule better for all!

Schedule Carefully

● Parents/Guardians should read the informational box on the scheduling sheet explaining fees, schedule changes, CCP and other valuable information, and they must sign your sheet.

● Students, please be sure to have recommendation signatures from your teachers!

● Priority scheduling deadline- Feb 14. to receive priority in scheduling electives

● Thanks!

All Schedules must be returned by February 14th to Academy Teachers

Fine Arts Electives

MUST have one credit of a Fine or Performing Art

● Basic Art is required before Studio and Advanced Studio Art.

● Art & Technology has a prerequisite of Basic Art. It is the study of digital media as a means of communication and artistic expression.

● A.P. Studio Art Drawing, 2D, or 3D must be taken in conjunction with Honors Studio first semester as a preparation for the portfolio. Teacher recommendation required.

● Drama is offered to grades 9-12, Advanced Drama is available to students who have completed Drama.

Family & Consumer Science ElectivesAll of these electives satisfy the Financial Literacy requirement

● Transitions & Careers (9-10)● Child Development (9-12)● Global Foods (9-12)● Weight Training/Nutrition & Wellness (9-12)● Culinary Fundamentals (9-12)● Interior Design, Furnishings & Management (9-12)

These classes are available to students grades 9-12

Business PathwayBusiness Department Electives

● Business Foundations and Personal Financial Literacy (Grades 9 and 10)

● Financial Accounting (Grades 10, 11, and 12)○ See Mr. Jividen

● Legal Environment of Business (Grades 10, 11, and 12)○ See Mr. Jividen

● Senior Project (Grade 12 only)○ See Mr. Jividen

● Fundamentals of Business & Administrative Services ○ (Grades 10, 11, and 12) See Ms. Giles○ BPA

● Strategic Entrepreneurship (Grades 10, 11, and 12)○ See Ms. Giles○ BPA

Business PathwayBusiness Department Electives

● Business Finance (See Ms. Brendel) ○ option for Business Capstone○ BPA

● Business Management Principles (See Ms. Brendel)○ option for Business Capstone○ BPA

● Marketing Principles (See Mrs. Haller) Grades 10, 11, 12○ option for Marketing Capstone○ DECA

● Professional & Technical Sales (See Mrs. Haller)○ option for Marketing Capstone○ DECA

✓ To participate in the Business or Marketing Capstone you must be 16 years of age with transportation and enrolled in these courses.

Business PathwayBenefits of Business Electives

● Potential for Career-Technical Honors Diploma with 4 Business Electives

● Early Release from school with Business/Marketing Capstone options

● Potential College Credit (Akron, Kent, Stark)

● Business Electives = Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement

● Student Organizations: DECA & BPA

English Electives

● Newswriting is a pre-requisite for Journalism. You will learn that unique style of writing.

● Annual Staff and Devils’ Tale editors are recommended to take both semesters. If you can fit in both semesters of ANNUAL, please schedule both to help with continuity.

● Speech is highly recommended for all students as every career requires clear communication skills

Math Electives

● ALEKS is a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system. ALEKS provides the advantage of one-on-one instruction 24/7 from any web-based computer. ○ ALEKS is the ACT remediation course for students failing to

meet the non-remediation cut-off score on the mathematics part of the ACT.

● Computer Science Principles with AP option (new offering)

○ Focuses on learning programming language, algorithms, data, etc.

○ Students passing this course with a B or better can earn the Technology graduation seal.

○ Students may take this as an AP course, and will take the AP in May of 2021.

Social Studies Electives

● Criminal Justice this class covers the

organization of the United States legal system. Local officials and experts will speak.

(Grades 11-12)

● Economics students will engage in a

computerized environment to conduct economic research and application of fundamental concepts. (Grades 11-12)

● Psychologygives student a broad overview

of the study of psychology, emphasizing human development, personality and social interactions(Grades 11-12)

● A.P. Psychologyis a challenging and rigorous

academic curriculum that requires strong reading and writing skills. There will be college level supplemental readings and summer reading. (Grades 11-12)

Fine & Performing Arts Electives

One credit of Fine Art is required to graduate

● Marching and Concert Band require Mr. Kuhlman’s initials if participating for the first time. There will be a try-out for Band Auxiliary

● Chorus Sem 1 & Chorus Sem 2

Performing Arts

Technology Electives

● Basic Metals is a pre-requisite to

Advanced Metals

● Engineering Graphics is basic Engineering and CAD (Computer Aided Design) Traditional drafting equipment and computers will be used.

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