To-Be Sophomore Presentation

1. To-Be Sophomore Presentation “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan Huron High School

2. RESPONSIBILITY • IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SCHEDULING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS GUIDE, AND TO SEE THAT ALL GRADUATION & SPECIAL AWARD REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

3. MAKE SURE TO KEEP EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS OPEN • Importance of Attendance • Importance of Credit • Importance of GPA • Variety of Options • EHOVE • Tech Prep Program • 2.5 cumulative gpa by this time next year • Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program • 3.5 cumulative gpa now • University of Findlay University School Articulation Program • 3.2 cumulative gpa by the end of this year

4. Tips for ACADEMIC success • DO YOUR HOMEWORK! • READ the ASSIGNMENTS • Get Organized • Not just your papers & binders but your time • Use your agenda • Ask questions of your teachers • If absent, request your work from your teacher • Choose courses best for YOU! • Positive attitude towards next year • Commitment to put forth effort to study

5. SCHEDULING PROCESS • Be ready with your course selections a the Individual Scheduling Conferences • In Mr. Naugle’s classes on March 7 • Preliminary Schedule mailed home this spring • Will not show teacher or period • All changes completed by May 29, 2014 • Pick up schedule after you turn in completed forms in August • Fall changes only in very special situations as spelled out on page 3

6. STANDARD DIPLOMA • Standard Diploma • Pass all sections of OGT • Minimum of 1.6 cumulative GPA • 21 total credits in specific areas • 4 English • 4 Math (must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II • 3 Science • 3 Social Studies • Semester of Health • 2 semesters of Physical Education (can be replaced with athletic, cheerleading or band participation) • 1 Fine Art credit • 5 elective credits

7. DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION • Must pass all sections of the OGT • Must have at least a 2.6 cumulative GPA • Must have at least 50 hours of community service • Must earn 23 credits in the following areas: • 4 English • 4 Math • 4 Science • 4 Social Studies • Semester of health • 2 semesters of phys. Ed. • 2 years of the same foreign language • 1 Fine Art credit • 1 credits between business & fine art • 2 additional elective credits

8. DIPLOMA OF HONORS • Students need to fulfill 7 of the 8 criteria: • 4 ENGLISH credits • 4 MATH credits (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) • 4 SCIENCE credits (including Physics & Chemistry) • 4 SOCIAL STUDIES credits • 3 FOREIGN LANGUAGE credits • 1 FINE ART credit • 3.5 cumulative gpa • 27 ACT or 1210 SAT (critical reading & math)

9. Grading Scale

10. Add-On Point System • Only calculated at semester and added to cumulative grade point average--.025 for full year class, .0125 for semester class • Honors Freshman English, Honors Sophomore English, AP English Language & Composition, BGSU College English classes • Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Honors Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus, BGSU Statistics, BGSU Discrete Math • Honors Biology, UF Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, UF Anatomy & Physiology, Honors Anatomy & Physiology, UF Physics, Honors Physics • Honors World Studies, Honors American History, AP Macro Economics, BGSU Government

11. COMMUNITY SERVICE • Documentation sheets online or in guidance office • Students MUST turn in documentation sheets during the year they complete the service • “These Tigers Left their Prints in their Community” bulletin board • Project ideas • Erie Metro Paks, Admirals Point, Erie Count Senior Center, Veterans Home, Huron Recreation, Huron Library, your church, Back to the Wild, Erie County Animal Shelter, Volunteer Center, Lighthouse Church soup kitchen, Firelands Hospital • Needed for job, college & scholarship applications • All completed by end of 1st semester senior year

12. *A semester physical education requirement is waived if a student is a member of a high school sports team, the band or cheerleading . The student must participate in two sports or years of a sport, cheerleading, or band.

13. Schedule Recommendations • Provided by this year’s teachers in core course areas • If you don’t agree with it, first step is to contact this year’s teacher in that area

14. Incentive Programs • Clubs • SADD, Model UN, Student Council, National Honor Society, CARD, Science Club, Spanish Club, French Club, Art Club • Achievement Cords • Academic Letters

15. Get Connected at: www.huronhs.com • E-mail directory of staff • Guidance Site • Newsletters • Forms (community service) • Athletics • Activity Calendar • TUTOR EXCHANGE • Progress Book

16. ENGLISH CURRICULUM • Freshman Year • Freshman English • Honors Freshman English • Sophomore Year • Sophomore English • Honors Sophomore English • Junior Year • American Literature, • BGSU English classes • AP English Language & Composition • Senior Year • World Literature & Writing • BGSU Writing and BGSU Literature • Additional English Electives • Speech • Applied Communication I and II

17. SCIENCE CURRICULUM

18. MATH CURRICULUM • Freshman Year • Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II • Sophomore Year • Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Precalculus, Honors PRe-Calculus • Junior Year • Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Precalculus, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Calculus • Senior Year • Calculus, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus, Contemporary Math

19. SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM • Freshman Year • World Studies • Honors World Studies • Sophomore Year • American History • Honors American History • World Geography, Civil Law, Contemporary Issues • Junior Year • Economics & American Government • BGSU Government & AP Macro Economics • Senior Year (electives) • Sociology, Key Eras of American History, Psychology, BGSU Comparative Government

20. FOREIGN LANGUAGES • Spanish I, II, III, IV • Spanish courses for college credit if student has a 3.25 cumulative gpa: • Junior Year (1.6 college & high school credit) • Elementary Spanish 1010 & 1020 • Senior Year (1.2 college & high school credit) • Intermediate Spanish 2010 & 2020 • French I, II, III, IV

21. FINE ART ELECTIVES--MUSIC CURRICULUM • Other Years • Choir • Chorale • Band II, III, IV • Jazz Band

22. ELECTIVES--FINE ART • Full Year Course— • Art I • Semester Courses— • Digital Photography I, II • Studio Portfolio • Art & Technology I, II, and III • Drawing I, II, and III • Painting I , II, and III

23. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE • Other Semester Courses— • Independent Living • Child Development • Teen Leads

24. BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY COURSES All of the following courses are open to sophomores • Technology Related • Technology Tools • Web Page Design I • Web Page Design II • Intro to Music & Movie Production • Business Oriented • Business Foundations • Personal Finance • Accounting

25. What is Needed for Class • Your textbook • Your workbook • A binder with paper • Writing utensils • Blue or black pen or pencils • Completed homework assignments • Student prepared for the work of the day

26. Your Grade • The following categories are used to determine grades: • Class Participation/Compliance to Rules • Notebook Checks • Homework • Class work • Quizzes • Tests • Projects

27. Homework • Homework is generally assigned EVERYDAY. The only way to learn is through repetition. If a student is not practicing, they have a harder time learning.

28. Successful Classroom STUDY TIPS • Figure out a study style that works for you • Take notes and review them nightly. • Read the whole book • Ask questions AS SOON AS you feel lost. • For study groups to study for tests. • Online textbook enhances verbal skills & practice activities increase competency • Get a tutor through the Study Exchange Program

29. TESTING • PSAT Test—in October for students taking at least two honors courses • Practice SAT Test • PLAN Test—in November • Practice ACT Test • OGT Testing—in March

30. TOGETHER WE can Increase Your Chances For SUCCESS