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SCHEDULING MEETING FOR 8TH GRADERS
2013-2014
High School Administrative Staff
Mr. Casey Wright, Principal
Mr. Tanner, Associate Principal (letters A-I)Mr. Buckler, Dean of Students (letters J-N)
Mr. Broman, Associate Principal (letters O-Z)
Counseling Staff
Current Seniors: Mrs. RionCurrent Juniors: Mrs. Ross
Current Sophomores: Miss TytkoCurrent Freshmen: Mrs. Maxwell
Nordonia High School Grade 8 Scheduling Activities Calendar 2012-2013
Activity Time Line1. Middle school teachers recommend and initial approval of course December 17-
selections in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language. January 18
2. All students will attend a Scheduling Orientation Program to receive January 25 registration materials at NMS.
3. Students and parents review the Program of Studies Booklet and plan January 25-
appropriate course of study. February 5
January 314. Activities and Academics Fair (NHS Small Gym)
6:00 p.m Parent/Student Scheduling Orientation (NHS Auditorium) 7:00 p.m 5. Students submit completed forms (scheduling worksheet, four year February 6
plan, online scheduling form) in the green packet, to middle school.
6. Completed schedules are collected and students will complete online February 8 scheduling at the middle school.
7. High School Counselor will conduct student/parent conferences by March 1 – 30
appointment if needed.
Questions and concerns can be addressed by calling the High School Guidance Office at 330.468.4603
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2017
Academic Area: CreditENGLISH 4 Credits
MATHEMATICS 4 Credits
SCIENCE 3 Credits
SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Credits
HEALTH ½ Credit
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ½ Credit
FINE ARTS (Music and Art) 1 Credit
ELECTIVES FROM FOLLOWING: 5 Credits
Business, English, Family and Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Math, Science, Social Studies
TOTAL CREDITS 21 Credits
Ohio Graduation Test - passage of all five parts
State of Ohio 4-Year College Entrance RECOMMENDATIONS
4 Years of English 4 Years of math 3-4 Years of science (including
Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3-4 Years of social studies 2-3 Years of the same foreign
language 1 Year of fine, applied or performing
arts
Your Future Starts Now!
This is a chance for a fresh start. Grades and attendance earned in the
9th grade impact your GPA , admission to college, and possibly CVCC admission.
GPA=Total of Quality Points divided by credit attempted.
Your Freshman Year is Pivotal!
Personal Responsibility increases. Teachers are willing to work with you, but not FOR you. Student, teacher, and parent communication is very important.
Attendance is crucial. You cannot learn if you are not in class participating. It is easier to keep up with the work rather than to catch up to the work.
Students are promoted to grade levels based on the number of credits they accumulate per year.
Class Placement
Grade 10 SOPHOMORE 4.5 Credits
Grade 11 JUNIOR 9.50 Credits
Grade 12 SENIOR 14.0 Credits
Things to Consider for Scheduling
What do you need to graduate? What are your plans after high
school? Are you going to attend CVCC? What are your interests? Talk to your parents and teachers. What is your past school
performance? Are you working towards an honors
diploma? (pg. 7 in Program Booklet)
Changes to Honors Courses for the Class of 2017
Honors level courses will now receive a weighted grade.
Honors courses will receive 0.5 weight toward the GPA (4.5 points for an “A”, 3.5 points for a “B”, etc).
Ninth grade honors courses 1530 Honors English 2210 Honors Geometry/2115 Honors Algebra II 3110 Honors Biology 4110 Honors World History 5115 Honors French I/5155 Honors Spanish I
PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETING COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET FOR GRADE 9, 2013-2014
1. Complete name and telephone information.2. Circle the course number in each required academic area as well as elective
courses.
NOTE: Freshmen must take the following academic credits:1 Credit in English1 Credit in Mathematics1 Credit in Science1 Credit in Social Studies½ Credit in Health¼ Credit in Physical Education1 Elective Credit1 Study Hall (or additional elective upon high school counselor approval.)
3. Please refer to the Teacher Recommendation Form when making academic course selections.
4. Student and parent MUST sign Academic Scheduling Worksheet.5. All students must be registered for 6 classes EACH semester.6. Schedules may be changed by contacting the High School Guidance Office BEFORE
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE START OF THE SCHOOL ARE NOT PERMITTED.
7. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your high school counselor at 330.468.4603.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY NOTE: Students must be passing five courses each semester. Physical Education credit does not apply toward eligibility. Please be aware of your grades in order to stay eligible to participate in athletic programs!
ACADEMIC SCHEDULE WORKSHEET GRADE 9 2013-2014
Name: ______________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________
LAST FIRST
REQUIRED ACADEMIC COURSES ELECTIVE COURSESENGLISH CREDIT ART CREDIT YOU MUST SELECT A MINIMUM OF 61520 Eng. 9 College Prep 1.00 7110 Exploring Art 1.00 CLASSES PER SEMESTER.1530 Eng. 9 Honors 1.00 SEMESTER CLASSES MUST BE
BUSINESS/COMPUTER EDUCATION PAIREDMATHEMATICS 6002 Personal Finance .502100 Algebra Concepts 1.00 6100 Keyboarding & Word Processing .50 Use these spaces to plan your2105 Algebra I 1.00 6110 Keyboarding & Computer App 1.00 schedule:2205 Geometry 1.00 2210 Honors Geometry 1.00 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE 1. English ______________________
8351 Life Choices .50 SCIENCE 8331 Careers in Fashion .50 2. Math _______________________3100 Biology 1.00 8271 Careers in Interior Design .50
3110 Biology Honors 1.00 3. Science _____________________
FOREIGN LANGUAGE SOCIAL STUDIES 5110 French I* 1.00 4. Soc. Studies _________________4100 World History 1.00 5115 Honors French 1* 1.004110 Honors World History 1.0 5150 Spanish I* 1.00 5. Health/PE ___________________
5155 Honors Spanish 1* 1.00 * A or B final grade required in both 8th grade 6. Elective
____________________ HEALTH / PHYS. ED Language Arts & math to enroll in foreign language 9681 Health .50
7. Study Hall*_______________ 9600 Phys. Ed. 9 .25 *or an additional elective upon
Music high school counselor approval 7020 Band 1.00
7051 Symphonic Chorale 1.00TOTAL Required Credits 4.75
Synergy* 1.00*Will be added following a successful music audition
NOTE: Worksheet must have both parent and student signatures BEFORE they are returned to the Guidance Office.___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ PARENT SIGNATURE STUDENT SIGNAGURE
ON-LINE SCHEDULING WORKSHEET 2013-2014
Name____________________________________________ Grade __________
Complete the following information:• List all names of courses.• List all course numbers.• Be sure that you are scheduled for 6 classes per semester.• Semester courses must be paired.
LIST COURSE NAME LIST COURSE NUMBER
1. (ENGLISH) ______________________________________ _____________________
2. (MATH) ________________________________________ _____________________
3. (SCIENCE) ______________________________________ _____________________
4. (SOCIAL STUDIES) _______________________________ _____________________
5. __ HEALTH/PE__________________9681/9600_________
6. (ELECTIVE) ______________________________________ _____________________
7. (STUDY HALL*) __________________________________ _____________________
*Or additional elective upon high school counselor approval.
Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________
What if my child is NOT recommended for a course he/she wants to take?
Recommendation Waiver Form
If you choose to request a course that was not recommended by a middle school teacher, you must complete and submit this recommendation waiver form.
The student will not be scheduled for this course until this form has been received. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, please contact the recommending middle school teacher for more details.
***********************************************************************Sign and return only if you choose to enroll in the non-recommended course.
I understand that I have not been recommended for the following course. Dropping this course after school begins will result in a “Withdrawal Failure” on my transcript.
Student Name: ____________________________________ Grade: _____________Course Name:__________________________________________________________Subject Area Teacher: ___________________________________________________Parent Signature:___________________________________ Date: ______________Student Signature: _________________________________ Date: ______________
Nordonia High School - Four Year Academic PlanClass of 2017
NAME_________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________ (PRINT)
GRADE 9COURSES REQUIRED NAME OF COURSE SELECTEDCREDIT
*1. ENGLISH _________________________1.0 Cr.*2. MATH _________________________1.0 Cr.*3. SCIENCE _________________________1.0 Cr.*4. SOCIAL STUDIES _________________________1.0 Cr.*5. HEALTH / P.E. _________________________.50/.25 Cr. 6. ELECTIVE _________________________ 7. STUDY HALL* _________________________*or additional elective upon high school counselor approvalGRADE 10COURSES REQUIRED NAME OF COURSE SELECTEDCREDIT
*1. ENGLILSH _________________________1.0 Cr.*2. MATH _________________________1.0 Cr.*3. SCIENCE _________________________1.0 Cr.*4. SOCIAL STUDIES _________________________1.0 Cr.*5. PHYS ED./ELECTIVE_________________________ .25 Cr. 6. ELECTIVE _________________________ 7. ELECTIVE _________________________
*REQUIRED ACADEMIC COURSE
GRADE 11COURSES REQUIRED NAME OF COURSES
SELECTED CREDIT
*1. ENGLISH ____________________________ 1.o Cr.*2. MATH ____________________________ 1.0 Cr.*3. SCIENCE ____________________________ 1.0 Cr.*4. SOCIAL STUDIES
____________________________ 1.0 Cr. 5. ELECTIVE ____________________________ 6. ELECTIVE ____________________________ 7. ELECTIVE ____________________________
GRADE 12COURSES REQUIRED NAME OF COURSES SELECTED CREDIT
*1. ENGLISH ___________________________ 1.0 Cr.*2. MATH ___________________________ 1.0 Cr. 3. ELECTIVE ___________________________ 4. ELECTIVE ___________________________ 5. ELECTIVE ___________________________ 6. ELECTIVE ___________________________ 7. ELECTIVE ___________________________
OTHER REQUIRED CREDITS: 1 FINE ARTS CREDIT 5 ELECTIVE CREDIT S FROM THE FOLLOWING: Business, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Foreign Language,
English, Math, Science, Social Studies
STUDENTS WHO ATTEND CUYAHOGA VALLEY CAREER CENTER PROGRAMS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE FINE ARTS REQUIREMENT
PLEASE SELECT AT LEAST SIX COURSES FOR EACH SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL.
English Course Sequence ChartRefer to Page 45
College Prep
(Advanced Honors)
English 9 Honors
English 10 Honors
English 11 Honors
English 12 Advanced Placement
College Prep
(Average Skills)
English 9 College Prep
English 10 College Prep
English 11 College Prep
(American Literature)
English 12 College Prep
(British Literature)
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Mathematics Course Sequence Chart
Refer to Page 67College Prep
(degree with math requirement)
Algebra 1
Honors Geometry or Geometry
Honors Algebra 2 or Algebra 2
Honors PreCalculus or PreCalculus
AP Calculus or Statistics
College Prep or Career Readiness
(degree without math requirement)
Algebra I or Algebra Concepts
Geometry
Algebra 2
Senior Math Elective
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Science Course Sequence ChartRefer to Page 74
College Prep(Advanced Technical or
Medical)
Honors Biology
Honors Physics
Honors ChemistryAP Physics*Astronomy*
Engineering & Design*
AP Chemistry*AP Physics*AP BiologyAstronomy*Forensics*
Anatomy and Physiology*Engineering and Design*
College Prep(Regular)
Honors BiologyBiology
Honors PhysicsPhysical Science
Honors ChemistryEnvironmental Science
Astronomy*Engineering & Design*
Astronomy*Forensics*
Anatomy & Physiology*Engineering and Design*
AP Chemistry*AP Physics*AP Biology*
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Academic
Biology
Physical Science
Environmental Science
Astronomy*Forensics*Anatomy &
Phys.*Engineering &
Design*
Social Studies Course Sequence Chart
Refer to page 81
Advanced Placement
Honors World History
Honors EconomicsAP European History
(10th Grade eligible withPrerequisite – see course
Description)
AP United States HistoryAP European History(May be taken as an
elective in either 11th or 12th grade)
AP GovernmentAP European History(May be taken as an
elective in either 11th or 12th grade)
Other electives
Honors College Prep
Honors World History
Honors United States
History
Honors GovernmentHonors Economics
ElectivesPsychology
Your LifeContemporary Issues
Valley Voyages
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Academic Associate Degree or College
Prep
World History
United StatesHistory
GovernmentEconomics
ElectivesYour Life
Contemporary Issues
Valley Voyages
Examples of Nordonia High School Extra-Curricular Programs Clubs and Organizations
Academic Challenge TeamSymphonic Chorale-Women’s Chorus-SynergyComputer ClubConcert Band – Marching BandDate KnightsDrama ClubLeadership Council - Student CouncilMock TrialNational Honor SocietyNewspaperProject MosaicScience OlympiadTeen Institute
NHS ATHLETICS All student athletes must meet eligibility requirements set forth by the State of Ohio and adhere to the Nordonia H.S. Code of Conduct. Questions regarding rules and policies can be found in the Athletic Handbook. **Athletic Contests are held during Winter and Spring breaks and students are expected to be there. Fundraising for athletics is done through Athletic Boosters Club.
Fall Sports Cheerleading F,JV,V Brenda Basch Try-outs are in June. Teams practice during summer and after school for football and basketball squads. May
attend cheering competitions. Squad attends all games for their sport.
Cross Country Coed Mike Martin Practices start in August. Team practices 6 am and after school. Season runs August thru October. Schedule TBA.
Football F,JV,V Jeff Fox Practices officially start in August. Team has football camp in July. Season runs Aug. thru Nov. Schedule TBA. JV games are played on Saturday. Ninth grade plays Thurs. and Sat.
Golf - Boys JV,V Scott Lawrence Students attend summer golf league. Try outs and
practices start August . Season runs August to mid October. Schedule TBA
Golf - Girls JV,V Ken Vehar Students attend summer golf league. Try outs and
practices start August . Season runs August to mid October. Schedule TBA .
Soccer - Boys JV,V Jake Cooper Practices start in August, am and pm. After school practices once school begins. Season runs August thru November. Schedule TBA, includes some Sat. games.
JV and Varsity travel together 2 games/wk.
Athletic Eligibility Note: Students must be passing five courses each semester. Phys. Ed. is .25 credit and does not apply toward eligibility. Please be aware of grades in order to stay eligible to participate in athletic programs.
Soccer -Girls JV,V Steve Toth Practices start in August am and pm. May attend summer tournament/camp. After school practices once school begins. Season runs August thru November. Schedule TBA, includes some Sat. games. JV and Varsity travel together 2 games/wk.
Tennis - Girls JV,V Ryan Vehar Practices begin in August. Matches and practice are after school once school begins. Season runs August thru beginning of October. Schedule TBA. When Varsity is home, JV is away. Volleyball - Girls F,JV,V Lori Snider Tryouts first full week of August. Season runs August thru beginning of October. Schedule TBA. V, JV, Fr usually play consecutively, Saturday tournaments.Winter Sports
Basketball - Boys F,JV, V Matt Cash Conditioning starts in October. Season runs December thru February; afternoon and evening practices. May go to summer camp and play summer league. Game days:
Freshman-Tues. & Fri.; JV- Tues. & Fri.; Varsity - Tues. & Fri. (JV and Varsity usually travel together) Schedule TBA
Basketball- Girls F, JV,V Mike Griffin Practices start in October. Season runs Nov. thru. Feb. with afternoon and evening practices. May go to summer camp and play summer league. Game days: Freshman - Wed. & Sat.; JV and Varsity - Wed, & Sat. (JV & Varsity usually
travel together) Schedule TBA
Bowling V. Boys Bob Glontz Tryouts are in beginning of November. Regular weekly V. Girls Stephanie Skrovan practices will be held on Tuesday afternoons at Roseland Lanes at 4 pm until 6 pm. League matches will be held on
Thurs. afternoons. Season runs November thru early February.
Cheerleading F, JV, V Brenda Basch Try-outs are in the Spring. Teams practice during the summer and after school for football and basketball squads. May attend cheering competitions. Squad
attends all games for their sport. Hockey V Joe Kramp Practices are held at Gilmour Academy Swimming V Claudio Costanzo Official season starts in November. Practice every day
Kim Hernandez from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Macedonia Recreation Center. Season runs December thru Feb. 1-2 meets per week. Wrestling JV,V Audie Atienza Official practice starts in November. Practices are after school. Season runs from Dec. to early Feb. Mets are scheduled for Fri. & Sat. Schedule TBA.
Spring Sports
Baseball - Boys F,JV,V Drew Hoisington Conditioning starts in December. Try outs and practices begin in March. Practices held before and after school. Practice for pitchers and catchers begin in late February. Season runs mid March thru May. Schedule TBA.
Softball - Girls F,JV,V Megan Monsman Conditioning begins in December. First practice starts the end of February for pitchers and catchers. Season runs mid march thru May.
Tennis - Boys JV,V Ryan Vehar Practices begin in March. Season runs late March thru May. Practices are after school. Schedule TBA.
Track – Coed JV, V Scott Barwidi Official practices start in March. Students practice after school. Season runs late March thru beginning of June. Schedule TBA.
FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION CALL THE ATHLETIC SECRETARY, MRS. BAUERLE 330.908.6000
NHS Counselors Guiding Students
9th 10th 11th 12th
Monitor academic progress, review course selections and credits towards graduation.
Monitor academic progress, review course selections and credits towards graduation.
Monitor academic progress, review course selections and credits towards graduation.
Monitor academic progress, review course selections and credits towards graduation.
Small group sessions in Fall to review graduation requirements, study skills, and future planning.
Testing: PLAN (ACT practice and Career Assessment), PSAT (SAT practice test) and AP Exams
Testing: PSAT, ACT, SAT and AP exams
Testing: ACT, SAT and AP exams
Meet with each 9th grader to review four-year plan and discuss long-term goals.
Small group sessions to assess and develop career goals. Meet with each 10th grader to discuss CVCC.
Small group session “Through the Maze,” for college and post HS planning. Meet with each 11th grader to discuss post HS planning.
Small group session to discuss the college application process. Meet with each 12th grader to discuss graduation and finalize post HS plans.
Summary
Choosing classes for next year should be a thoughtful process and requires careful planning and communication. This will enable you to achieve to the best of your ability.
Students should challenge themselves academically now to better prepare for their future.
It is also important, however, to consider time and effort you are willing to put towards courses selected.
