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STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Future 10 th graders. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING 2014-2015. Guidance Counselor Assignments. By Student Last Names A-Co Mrs. Sislowski Cr-Ha Mrs. Barnes He-Lo Mr. Young Lu-Pe Mrs. Davidson Pf-Sr Mrs. Brzuski St-Z Mrs. Williams.

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STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. Future 10th graders STRONGSVILLEHIGHSCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING 2014-2015

  2. Guidance Counselor Assignments • By Student Last Names • A-Co Mrs. Sislowski • Cr-Ha Mrs. Barnes • He-Lo Mr. Young • Lu-Pe Mrs. Davidson • Pf-Sr Mrs. Brzuski • St-Z Mrs. Williams

  3. Graduation Requirements

  4. Earning High School Credits • Credits are earned each semester • 1.0 Credit for full-year courses • 0.5 Credit for one-semester courses • EXCEPTIONPhysical Education =0.25 credit per semester Must earn 4 credits to reach 10th grade status

  5. Grades & G.P.A. • Semester Grades are Recorded on the Transcript (Your academic Record) • A semester grade is comprised of two quarters and the semester exam. • GPA is important for Post-High School Plans • F’s earn no credit and are NEVERremoved from the student’s transcript More information available on the website or in the student planner.

  6. 10th Grade MUST Take Courses • English 10 • Math • Science • Modern World History/Nonwestern Studies • Personal Finance • Health • Physical Education (unless PE Waiver Eligible or already completed)

  7. 10th Grade English Options • English 10 • English 10 Honors Page 21

  8. 10th Grade Math Options Mr. Scott in a year or two??? 

  9. 10th Grade Science Options • Biology • Chemistry•Honors Chem Note the math co-requisite for each Science course

  10. 10th Grade Social Studies Options One of the following 3 is Required: • Principles of Modern World History/Non Western • Modern World History/Non Western Studies • Honors World History/AP Human Geography

  11. World Language, Fine Art, and/or Business Requirement • A student must complete one credit from one of the academic areas above in order to graduate. • The 1.0 credit can be a combination of a half credit from 2 different areas.

  12. Physical Education/Health Health • Required Course (#000911) – ½ Credit Physical Education • ½ credit required, 2 semesters Foundations –Pre -Req Leisure/Individual Activities Competitive Team Games Walking for Fitness Physical Fitness & Yoga Advanced Strength Training (before school) • Students who participate in SHS Sports may be eligible for PE Waiver, waiving the P.E. Requirement.

  13. P.E. Waiver • A way to complete one’s Physical Education requirement. • Students receive no credit and no grade. • Student may waive P.E. requirement by completing two full seasons of SHS athletics, cheerleading or marching band. • Physical Education Waiver Application and more information can be found on the SHS Guidance Website. • Students may not mix P.E. Waiver with Physical Education classes to meet the requirement. Must have 2 waivers or 2 courses, not one of each. Page 12

  14. World Language Options: French I, II, or Honors II German I, II or Honors II Spanish I, II or Honors II • 2 years of a Foreign Language is recommended for College Entrance • Must have Prerequisite • If you earned a D in the preceding class, the next year will be difficult

  15. Fine Art Electives MUSIC COURSES • Concert Band • String Orchestra • Concert Choir • Music Theory & Technology Other music classes by audition only ART COURSES • Art I & II • Crafts • Ceramics I & II • Printmaking • Painting • Art Exploration • Drawing and Design 1 full credit (2 Semesters) of a Fine Art is recommended for College Entrance

  16. Business Courses • Required: Personal Finance(To be taken during 10th grade year) ELECTIVES • Keyboarding • Business Communications • Entrepreneurship • Management & International Business • Microsoft Office Desktop Applications • Adobe Design Workshop • Survey of Accounting Principles • Advanced Accounting Principles

  17. Family/Consumer Science Exploring Childhood Foods for Fitness College Survival Skills

  18. Industrial Technology Electives • Woods I & II • Drafting I & II • Metals I & II • Architecture • Video Technology • Home Maintenance & Repair

  19. Honors Courses The Honors Student: Does extra Reading…Thoroughly Answers Essay Questions…Fully Participates in Class Discussions…Does all Homework…Willingly does Research…Commits to Spending Time in Challenging Courses • Students may change levels within the first 3 days of the semester…with parent permission…Beyond this, changes must be teacher initiated and only for students who are struggling with D’s or F’s • Will have Required summer readings and/or projects

  20. Credit Flexibility • Credit Flexibility allows students to earn credit by demonstrating academic and skill level performance through a variety of educational options. • Approved credit awarded through these guidelines will be posted on a student’s transcript and counted as required graduation credit in the related subject area or as an elective. • A student must complete the Credit Flexibility Application and obtain approval PRIOR to beginning the coursework. • See the SHS Guidance website for more information and the Application Page 12

  21. Athletic Eligibility • If a student earns less than 2.0 GPA during the quarter preceding the season of participation, student will be put on an Academic contract • At SHS, must pass 5 classes (not including P.E.) the quarter preceding the season

  22. PSEOP Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program • Get High School and College Credit at the Same Time • Students must apply and be accepted by the Post-Secondary Institution (requires specific GPA and Placement Test score) • Both student and parent MUST attend Mandatory Meeting (March 6, 2014 1:00 & 6:30 @ SHS) • If interested, indicate this on Course Selection Sheet • At this time, indicate other courses as if you will be at SHS

  23. Things to remember when selecting courses: • It can be very hard to change electives after the schedule is created. • Classes can only be dropped during the first 3 days of the semester • A parent note is needed to drop/change courses • After the 3 days, level changes must be initiated by the teacher • You must have a plan for making up failed courses

  24. Scheduling Do’s & Don’ts: • DO look at YOUR History • DON’T select courses based on friends • DO look at your ability – realistically • DON’T select “easy” courses • DOlook at your future plans • DON’T expect to be able to easily change your electives next year

  25. Keys to a Successful Year… Become an “Active Studier”… 1. “Reading Over Notes” does NOT work 2. Must make note cards or flashcards 3. Review often and out loud 4. Make Lists of materials to review 5. Moving around while studying can help 6. Check Teacher Websites 7. Ask for help from parents, teachers, & friends.

  26. HOW TO STAY CONNECTED For General Guidance News, Summer Programs, Deadlines, Test Prep, Website Resources, etc: TWITTER: General News @ StrongGuidance Scholarship Info @MustangMonies FACEBOOK: Strongsville High School Guidance SHS GUIDANCE WEBPAGE

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