Class of 2023 Scheduling Seminar

Winter 2019

MS to HS:

How to survive & thrive

★Available Resources

★Getting Involved

★Graduation Requirements

★Overall Course Selection

★Tips for Surviving & Thriving

Today’s Discussion

★School Counselors

★Teachers

★Administrators

★Math Lab

★Writing Lab

★Explorer Period

★After-school Tutoring

Available Resources

Counselors and Administrators

High School Counselors

A-Co Mr. Doug Winston

Cp-G Mrs. Kelsey Haggerty

H-Li Miss Jill Okey

Lj-Pe Mrs. Nicole Carmichael

Pf-Sp Mrs. Jennifer Chadima

Sq-Z Ms. Shelley Laudato

Social Worker Mrs. Julie Schultz

High School Administrators

Principal Mr. Brian Wilch

Unit Principal- Freshmen Mrs. Maureen Schreiner

Unit Principal- Sophomores Mr. Corey Hoynacke

Unit Principal- Juniors Mr. Michael Miller

Freshman Year

Freshmen Orientation & Mentoring Program

Grade-Level Scheduling Seminar

Classroom Guidance: Career Exploration

Individual Mid-Year Meeting with Counselor

PreACT Results Overview

College Credit Plus Information Night

9/10 Parent Night

High School Guidance Curriculum

Sophomore Year

Career Exploration: Six District College Tech Prep

Classroom Guidance: Skills & Interests Exploration

Grade-Level Scheduling Seminar

PSAT Results Overview

College Credit Plus Information Night

9/10 Parent Night

Junior Year

College 101- monthly college planning meetings

Grade-Level Scheduling Seminar

PSAT Results Overview & ACT/SAT Planning

Junior Parent Night- College Planning

College Credit Plus Information Night

Senior Year

Senior Voyage Parent Program

Financial Aid Night

Individual College Counseling Meeting

Scholarship Seminar

Uncharted Waters Program

★ Six District College Tech Prep Programs

★ College Credit Plus

★ Men’s/Women’s Athletic- 24 teams

★ Student Organizations- listing on HS website

★ Peer Collaboration

★ Volunteering

★ Part-time employment

Beyond the (traditional) Classroom

★ 4 credits of English

★ 4 credits of Mathematics

★ 3 credits of Science

★ 3 credits of Social Studies

★ 0.5 credit of Physical Education (2 courses)

★ 0.5 credit of Health

★ 1 credit of Visual/Performing Art

★ 0.5 credit of a Computer Science

★ 4.5 credits of additional elective courses

★Meet the Financial Literacy Component

**Students must carry a minimum of 6 classes per semester**

Course Requirements for Graduation

The following courses will participate in End of Course state testing:

★ Biology or Honors Biology

★ English 9 or Honors English 9, English 10 or Honors English 10

★ Algebra 1, Geometry or Honors Geometry

★ U.S. History or Honors U.S. History, Government

★ Students must earn a cumulative passing score of 18 points, using seven

end-of-course state tests. To ensure students are well rounded, they must earn a

minimum of four points in math, four points in English and six points across

science and social studies

★ Each end-of-course state test is worth up to 5 points, a score of 3 is considered

passing

★ AP & CCP (science & social studies) Courses do not participate in end-of-course

exams

Testing Requirements for Graduation

Core Academic Courses: follow the recommendation of your current teacher!!

★ English 9, Honors English 9, or H2

BE*

★ Algebra 1, Geometry, Honors Geometry, or Geometric Design*, Alg 2

★ Physical Science, Biology, Honors Biology, or H2

BE*

★US History, Honors US History or AP US History

Additional Graduation Requirement Courses to Consider:

★ Foundation of Physical Education

★Health

★World Language

★Visual/Performing/Applied Arts

★Computer Science, Technology, Business

★ Study Hall

Course Selection

Geometric design is a math and art course designed to engage students in

real world, hands-on, collaborative learning while mastering core geometry and arts skills.

Who should take the course:

★ Students who have a curious lens as they examine the world around them.

★ Students who see obstacles as puzzles and are excited by the challenge.

★ Students who enjoy collaborating to solve problems.

★ Students who approach problems in unique or unorthodox ways.

★ Students who take academic risks.

★ Students who have passed Algebra 1.

Students will earn 1 Geometry or Honors Geometry Credit & 1 Art Credit

Geometric Design

Potential Projects:

★ Bridges

★ Trebuchets

★ Pyrography

★ Architecture & Construction

Geometric Design

H2

BE is a co-taught Honors English 9 and Honors Biology course. It is a research-based

course focusing on critical thinking and application. The course integrates biological concepts

(cells, genetics, ecology, evolution, and related ethical issues) with complementary literature

that meets state standards.

★ Students will read a variety of works, including poetry, plays, and nonfiction, to learn

about biological issues while using these sources as a springboard for discussion and

understanding of relevant material.

○ Major works:

■ Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

■ The Tempest by William Shakespeare

■ The Hour of Land by Terry Tempest Williams

■ Two choice books: one nonfiction and one fiction

As well as poetry and other works...

H2

BE

Learning by:

★ Examining/exploring our own beliefs

★ Comparing and contrasting them with others’ beliefs

★ Engaging in debates, Socratic seminars, research, collaboration, lab experiments,

model manipulations, and collaborative presentations

★ Writing, drawing, labeling

★ Reflecting and goal-setting

★ Listening, thinking, and doing

★ Talking with experts (i.e. Cuyahoga Valley NP)

New Skills Learned:

★ Map reading

★ Identification of local plants and animals

★ Awareness of food sources (i.e. genetics behind popular apple varieties)

★ Scientific method & microscopes

★ Designing investigative labs

★ Mineral, water, and land use rights

★ Deeper appreciation for the outdoors

H2

BE

Off-Campus Learning Experiences:

● An overnight backpacking trip & a multi-day culminating hiking trip

● Day hikes in the Cuyahoga Valley and other local parks

Oil Creek State Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park

*Photo by Tom Jones

H2

BE

To apply for Geometric Design or H2

BE:

★ Complete Course Selection Sheet using traditional course request

(Geometry/Honors Geometry, Honors Biology, Honors English 9, etc)

★ Applications will be completed during the Focus period on February 5

★ You will be notified if you have been selected for the course/courses.

★ Your School Counselor will change your schedule to reflect the proper

course placement.

How do I apply?

Course Selection Sheets

★ Step 1: Schedule from home. Window will be open Monday 2/4/19 through Friday 2/8/19

★ Step 2: Students must return their Course Request Sheet by Monday, 2/11/2019 to their

homeroom teacher.

○ Parent signature is required

○ If you do NOT turn this sheet in, you will not receive a Course Verification Sheet

★ Step 3: Course Verification Sheets will be distributed during the week of 2/18/2019 to

students that have submitted their Course Request Sheets.

★ Step 4: Course Verification Sheet must be returned to the homeroom teacher, with

parent signature.

Online Scheduling Timeline

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★Change in people with whom they have come in contact; no longer in

communities

★Held accountable for their behavior-especially when you cross the

line…no swearing at adults, no fighting, no social media shenanigans

★ Some teachers don’t accept late work… others only give ½ credit

★ Expected to learn from work; not just memorize but apply

★ A tardy is a tardy, no exceptions

★ At least one hour of homework each & every night, more for Honors

or Advanced Placement courses

Tips for Surviving

★Come to school every day

★ Arrive on time every day

★ Find an organizational method that works for you, and use it!

★Do your homework every day

★ Ask for help!!

★Get involved!

★Gain RESPECT from your peers, teachers, and administrators!

...and Thriving

★ Credit Worksheet

★ Graduation Requirements & Overview of Scheduling Seminar

★ Course Request Sheet & Online Scheduling Instructions

★ Course Selection Sheet

★ New Course Descriptions

★ Curriculum Guide

Overview of Handouts

Please stay in the auditorium if you have

additional questions about the new core courses

available to the Class of 2023.

The teachers of both courses will give brief presentations

and be available to answer questions.

Questions about Geometric Design & H2

BE?