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This guide outlines the graduation requirements for the Class of 2018 at Cloverleaf High School. Students must earn a total of 24 credits across various subjects, including English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, along with Fine Arts, Health, Physical Education, and elective courses. Key factors for college readiness are highlighted, as well as information about prerequisites, athletic eligibility, and registration procedures. Students are encouraged to consult their guidance counselors for personalized advice and ensure all course selections are completed by the deadline.
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CLOVERLEAF HIGH SCHOOL 2014-15 COURSE REGISTRATION
Guidance Counselors Mrs. Froelich - A-G Mrs. Esakov - H-O Mr. Preusser - P-Z Guidance Secretary - Mrs. Smith
Graduation Requirements Class of 2018 • English 4 credits • Math (equiv. Algebra 2) 4 credits • Science 3 credits • Social Studies 3 credits • Fine Arts 0.5 credit • Health 0.5 credit • Physical Education 0.5 credit • Consumer Econ. OR Econ. & Financial Literacy 0.5 credit • Electives 8 credits • Total 24 credits • Pass all 5 sections of the OGT
Graduation Requirements Medina County Career Center • English 4 credits • Math (equiv. Algebra 2) 4 credits • Science 3 credits • Social Studies 3 credits • Health 0.5 credit • Physical Education 0.5 credit • Business/Technology/Fine Arts/ 1 credit Foreign Language • Electives 8 credits • Total 24 credits • Pass all 5 sections of the OGT
What is considered a Fine Art? • Drama/ Theater • Music/ Band • Visual Arts • Graphic Art/ Design
Grade Promotion • Sophomore - 5.5 credits • Junior - 11 credits • Senior - 17 credits • By August 1st
What Colleges Like To See • 4 units of English • 4 units of Math - Algebra II or higher • 3 units of Science – with significant lab experience • 3 units of Social Studies • 2 or more years of a Foreign Language (3+ is nice!) • 1 credit of a Fine Art • Competitive Colleges: • AP, honors or accelerated courses (most rigorous courses) • Class rank (top of class) • Cumulative Grade Point Average • Good ACT or SAT scores • Attendance • Letters of Recommendation • Essays
Academic Diploma with Honorsmeet 7 of 8 criteria below • 4 units of English • 4 units of Math – must include Algebra II or its equivalent • 4 units of Science - including chemistry and physics • 4 units of Social Studies • 3 units of one foreign language or 2 units of two foreign languages • 1 credit of a Fine Art • 3.5 Cumulative GPA (minimum, unweighted) • 27 ACT or 1210 SAT score
Medina Co. Career Center • Like to see students on track for graduation! • MCCC does not offer English 9 and 10, World History, American History, Biology, P.E., Health, and Fine Art courses! • Make a strong effort to pass these classes so you are a strong candidate to be considered for the MCCC, if that is your goal.
Physical Education Waiver • Waive P.E? • Must complete 2 seasons of a sport, cheerleading and/or band. • Once you have completed the 2 seasons you can obtain a P.E. waiver form from your guidance counselor. • Signatures from student, parent, athletic director or band director are required. • Please mark “W” in the P.E. block if you plan to waive P.E.
Reminders • Academic Letter Awards – Must have a 3.5 GPA for 1st and 2nd trimesters • Athletic Eligibility – Must pass a minimum of 1.7 credits each trimester and earn a 1.0 GPA. (pass 4 of 5 classes with D or higher)
Course Registration Guide • 8th grade is the only time you get a printed copy of the course registration guide so please keep it. • Once in the high school you will have to refer to the online copy on the guidance website.
Pre-requisites • Pre-requisites (PR) are courses that you must take in order to take the next course. • Examples: • Ceramics 1 - PR – Art 1 (101,102) • Geometry - PR – Algebra 1 • Spanish 2 – PR – Spanish 1 with a “C” or better in 102 • Sequence charts in registration guide will help.
Required vs. Elective Credits Required for 9th grade: Elective examples: • English 9 • Math • Physical Science or Honors Biology • World History • P.E. • Health (9th or 10th) • Foreign Languages • Art 1 • Band • Choir • Woods 1/ Home Maint. • CBI • Computer App. • Exploration of Robotics
Registration Information • Select the required courses by marking the course selections with an “X” in the “Student Request” column. • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • Physical Education • Health (can take 9th or 10th grade) • Sign up for additional elective courses to total 15 trimester classes. • Make sure the “#of Tri’s” column equals 15 for all courses marked with an “X”.
Registration Information (Cont.) • Select 5 additional elective choices by writing “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, in order of preference in the “Student Request” column. • We will use the additional 1-5 choices if there is a scheduling conflict with your elective choices. • Discuss your course selections with your parent/guardian and make sure they sign the course selection sheet. • Return the course selection sheet to your homeroom teacher by: • Tuesday, FEBRUARY 18th See your guidance counselor if you have any questions!
Flow Charts • English • Math • Science • Arts • See registration guide for flow charts. • Go to www.cloverleaflocal.org • Click on Schools • Click on Cloverleaf High School • Click on Guidance • Click on Course Registration Guide
Additional Information • Use your recommendation card to help you select your core classes. • Honors courses - only select if recommended. • Concert Band - EVERYONE WHO WANTS BAND WILL SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE! Students will then be placed in Symphonic Band after auditions. • Students taking Marching Band or Flag Auxiliary will need 16 trimester classes.
Additional Information Cont. • Choir students can sign up for 2 or 3 trimesters. Please cross out 3 and replace with 2 if you only wish to take 2 trimesters. • Course verification forms will be given to students in the spring. (Last chance to make changes to your schedule for next year.) • 8th Grade Registration Meeting for Parents is scheduled for February 13th at 6:00 pm in the High School Gymnasium. Please plan to attend!
Sample Course Selection Sheet • Freshman Course Selection Sheet 2014-15.xls
Online Scheduling • March 18th and 19th • High School Counselors will be here to help walk you through the process
Schedule Changes • Course Selections should be FIRM! • Selections determine: • How many sections are needed of that particular class • Number of teachers needed • Number of textbooks or supplies needed • Schedule changes must be requested within the first 5 days of each trimester based on course availability. • All schedule changes will be completed by the seventh day of the trimester. • Reasons for schedule change: • Correcting incomplete schedules • Resolving course selection conflicts • Meeting graduation requirements • Accommodating special needs students
Questions? • Thanks!