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Planning Your Student’s Academic Future
Chagrin Falls High School,January 24th, 2019
AgendaPurpose to provide parents with information to help their student make decisions regarding coursework.
➔ Chagrin Falls High School OfferingsMonica Asher
➔ College Credit PlusMary Lynn, Kent CCP Advisor
➔ Advanced PlacementFaith Kover
➔ Evaluating Advanced OptionsRobert McCullough, Case Western Reserve U.
➔ Excel TECCJen Newton and Tom Fulton
➔ CFHS Department ChairsPAC Lobby
Scheduling Timeline and the Master Schedule Build● Students have received their course recommendations
○ Selection Criteria vs. Prerequisite ● Students will meet with their counselor
individually to schedule February 4th through February 15th
● Counselors will prepare and mail verification forms the week of March 4th
● Master Schedule Build March 21st and 22nd● Release the schedule to staff in May● Check student schedules for error and
adjust
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Parents, you may schedule a meeting with your student’s counselor to discuss their schedule!
Important NotesCourse Selection Guide
Consider requirements for the Honors Diploma and specific college admissions
Pay attention to graduation requirements and course load on page 3
Schedule change policy can be found on page 4
Important NotesCourse Selection Guide
When in doubt, make an appointment with your student’s school counselor
Balance and Rigor...what courses are your student’s priorities?
Credit Flex deadline is April 1st, 2019
Department Chairs
Art: Libby Harrold [email protected]
Business: Nancy Vondrak [email protected]
Computer Science: Carolyn Petite [email protected]
English: Melanie Hoffmann [email protected]
Math: Dan Kerul [email protected]
Music: Kathy Shoenfelt [email protected]
Health/PE: Pam Malone [email protected]
Science: Matt Ricci [email protected]
Social Studies: John Scott [email protected]
World Language: Christie Briggs [email protected]
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If you have a question about course trajectory, skills required to succeed, prerequisites, or general subject questions, please reach out to the department chairs for questions!
Almost all courses have prerequisites and a few AP courses also include selection criteria. Information can be found beginning on page 5, under each course description.
Each Art course can be taken up to four times; teachers will differentiate the material based on the student’s level of knowledge and ability.
Digital Fabrication will be offered for the first time in the 2019-2020 school year for students interested in pursuing a career in engineering or architecture.
Our course of study allows students to specialize instead of enrolling in a “general art” course
Art
Course descriptions including any prerequisites can be found beginning on page 7, under each course description.
College Credit Plus or College Courses are offered through Hiram in our Business department.
Students have the opportunity to participate in realistic work and scenarios: Idea Blitz, Junior Achievement, Stock Market Competition
Grant money has enabled CFHS to financially support students who want to start a business and are enrolled in Business courses at the High School.
Business
Courses primarily have prerequisites, however, those courses also have grade requirements. Each prerequisite and requirement can be found underneath each course and above the description beginning on page 8.
Computer Science is important if your child is wishing to pursue a degree in Engineering, Math, Science, Business etc. The job opportunities are amazing.
If there are any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Petite. She will be available in the lobby for questions but also welcomes email and additional contact.
Computer Science
Courses have selection criteria and prerequisites. The specifics are found under each course description beginning on page 9.
The department offers courses that suit specific skill sets (Literature, Writing, Speaking)
CCP (on campus), AP Seminar and Research, AP Literature, Journalism, Creative Writing, Video Productions
Encourage students to talk to their current teacher about their interests and areas of strength
English
All courses have selection criteria and prerequisites. These are found under each course description beginning on page 12.
Algebra and Geometry are the foundational courses and Algebra II is a graduation requirement.Beyond this, you have choices (e.g. Statistics vs. Calculus).
Big picture conversations about what your student wants to do after high school. Majority of majors will require a Math class that is heavy in Statistics.
Mathematics
Course descriptions can be found beginning on page 13.
Students have the ability to participate in Band or Choir AND athletics! The music department is flexible and wants students to pursue their interests!
If a student does not have a musical background, they can still participate! Please see the department chair, Mrs. Shoenfelt for more information.
There are no prerequisites or selection criteria.
Music
Course descriptions can be found beginning on page 14.
Course Offerings: Physical Education, Personal Fitness, Get Yourself Moving, and IPEP
IPEP is our Individualized Physical Education Program in which students complete online modules and interscholastic sport participation is recognized.
Summer School will also be offered for the summer of 2019. Please see your counselor for more information.
PE and Health
Course descriptions for all courses begin on page 15. Selection criteria and prerequisites can be found under each course description.
Electives include: APES, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology.
Students have the ability to double up and take two Science if you are interested. Have a conversation with your current science teacher and trust their judgement with regard to course recommendations inclusive of taking a double Science.
Science
Courses are recommended using selection criteria. Criteria are found on page 16 and included components such as: Grades, Gifted ID, PSAT Data, Writing Sample, Work Ethic Rubric.
There are no prerequisites and there is no “track”! Student’s can take an AP Course at any time! It is all about readiness!
Electives: AP Psychology, AP Micro, AP Macro, Sociology, 21st Century
Social Studies
All courses have prerequisites (e.g. Students must earn credit in Level 2 before moving onto Level 3). Prerequisites can be found under each course description beginning on page 18.
Courses are built and offered based on numbers of student requests. This means we may only have the option of offering a combined level course.
Seal of Biliteracy
World Language
What is CCP?
• Ohio’s dual credit program. • “College Ready” students in grades 7
through 12.• Ohio residents, enrolled in a public,
private or home school.• Earn credit to satisfy both high school
and college requirements.
https://www.ohiohighered.org/content/college_credit_plus_about
College Ready
College vs. High School
Considerations
• Adapting to the pace…less structured.• Managing multiple schedules/Athletics’• Increased responsibility for learning.• Weighting of courses.• Consequences if you are not successful.• Parental involvement and FERPA.• Transferability (www.transferology.com).
Credit Hour Guidelines
• Summer, Fall and Spring (Academic Year).
• 30 college credits per year, Maximum of 120 credits.
• All high school courses are included in the 30 credits.
• Will not be able to attend beyond spring semester of senior year.
Calculating 30 Credit Hours
• Most college courses are 3 credits
• One 3 credit hour college course = One high school unitexample: 1 year of English = 1 college course, 15 weeks
Allowable Courses
• Students must:• Complete their first 15 credits in level I courses.• Meet all course prerequisites (placement tests).
• Typical Level I Courses:• College General Education/Core courses … equivalencies
to AP coursework. • Courses in IT, Computer Science, Anatomy & Physiology,
foreign language.
State Requirements & Deadlines
• Adhere to your schools policies and procedures;
• Submit your schools completed ‘Letter of Intent” by April 1st to your school;
• Apply to college(s) of your choice;
College/University Application Steps
Kent State Application Deadlines
April 1st – Summer start
May 1st – Fall start
October 1st – Spring start
Application Checklist
✓ Online Application.✓ Ask your school to submit official
transcript/report card.✓ Submit ACT/SAT scores or schedule
Accuplacer.✓ Sign and submit Kent State permission
form.✓ Notify college of any changes.
Admission, Orientation and Registration
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Excel Tecc
● A consortium of ten school districts in NE Ohio who collectively provide comprehensive Career Technical Education Programs
● CFHS is the host school for the Academy for Performing Arts
● An application and interview are required to gain consideration
● Programs are a two-year commitment - Junior & Senior Year
● Students follow a hybrid schedule that includes ½ day coursework at home school in combination with ½ day program-specific coursework
● Students who complete programs are eligible to have credits transfer to Colleges and Universities
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