Freshman to Sophomore Orientation

Freshman to Sophomore OrientationFreshman to Sophomore Orientation

February 5, 2015February 5, 2015

School CounselorsSchool CounselorsJon CourtJon Court– Students with last names A-FStudents with last names A-F– [email protected]

Peggy StewardPeggy Steward– Students with last names G-MStudents with last names G-M– [email protected]

Josh PackardJosh Packard– Students with last names N-ZStudents with last names N-Z– [email protected]

Text or email remindersText or email reminders

Class of 2018 (Freshmen) Text or Email Reminders

To sign up for text messages, send the text message @ahsguida to 571-222-4962

To sign up for email messages, send an email to [email protected] (you can leave the subject blank)

Minimum Requirements for GraduationMinimum Requirements for Graduation

21 units of credit21 units of credit– 4 credits of English4 credits of English– 4 credits of Math4 credits of Math– 3 credits of Science3 credits of Science– 3 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Social Studies – ½ credit of Health½ credit of Health– ½ credit of P.E. (2 semester classes)½ credit of P.E. (2 semester classes)– 2 semesters of fine or performing art in grades 7-122 semesters of fine or performing art in grades 7-12

Other ConsiderationsOther Considerations

Students need six courses per semesterStudents need six courses per semester

Students need to be passing 5 credits and Students need to be passing 5 credits and have at least a 1.5 GPA in order to be have at least a 1.5 GPA in order to be eligible for extracurricular activities.eligible for extracurricular activities.

College Credit PlusCollege Credit Plus(Formerly Post-Secondary and Dual Credit)(Formerly Post-Secondary and Dual Credit)

College Credit Plus allows students to earn College Credit Plus allows students to earn college credit either by attending classes at college credit either by attending classes at Ashland High School or by attending Ashland High School or by attending classes on a college campus. classes on a college campus.

Student interested in the College Credit Student interested in the College Credit Plus program should attend our information Plus program should attend our information night with their parents on February 24night with their parents on February 24thth at at 7:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.7:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.

Possible Sophomore Courses: EnglishPossible Sophomore Courses: English

4 credits required for graduation4 credits required for graduation– Required Freshman coursesRequired Freshman courses

English 9English 9

– Required Sophomore CoursesRequired Sophomore CoursesHonors English 10Honors English 10

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English 10English 10


Honors English 10Honors English 10– PrerequisitesPrerequisites

C or above in Honors English 9, or an A in English 9C or above in Honors English 9, or an A in English 9

Teacher recommendationTeacher recommendation

Completion of summer reading requirementsCompletion of summer reading requirements

Strong interest in continuing in the English Honors Strong interest in continuing in the English Honors ProgramProgram


Possible Semester Elective CoursesPossible Semester Elective Courses– Literature of SportsLiterature of Sports– MythologyMythology– DramaticsDramatics– Journalism I and II Journalism I and II (Journalism II requires instructor approval)(Journalism II requires instructor approval)

– Speech (College Credit Plus)Speech (College Credit Plus)Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving college creditreceiving college credit


Possible Program Electives Possible Program Electives – Newspaper Journalism I (Panorama)Newspaper Journalism I (Panorama)

Prerequisite of Journalism I & IIPrerequisite of Journalism I & IIRequires advisor’s approvalRequires advisor’s approval

– Yearbook Journalism I (Yearbook Staff)Yearbook Journalism I (Yearbook Staff)Journalism I recommended as a prerequisiteJournalism I recommended as a prerequisite


Possible Program Electives Possible Program Electives – Video Production I Video Production I

Requires an applicationRequires an application

Possible Sophomore Courses: Possible Sophomore Courses: Social StudiesSocial Studies

3 Credits required for graduation3 Credits required for graduation– American History American History (usually taken 9(usually taken 9thth grade year) grade year)

– World History World History – Honors World HistoryHonors World History

– Requires Online ApplicationRequires Online Application– Application can be found on AHS guidance websiteApplication can be found on AHS guidance website

Possible Sophomore Courses: SciencePossible Sophomore Courses: Science3 Credits Required for Graduation3 Credits Required for GraduationFull Year CoursesFull Year Courses– Physical Science I & II Physical Science I & II – Biology CoursesBiology Courses

Biology Biology ororAdvanced BiologyAdvanced Biology

– Chemistry Courses Chemistry Courses Prerequisite of Algebra I (can be taken concurrently)Prerequisite of Algebra I (can be taken concurrently)

– Chemistry Chemistry oror– Advanced ChemistryAdvanced Chemistry

Possible Courses: SciencePossible Courses: Science

MicrobiologyMicrobiology– semester class– semester class– Prerequisite of Biology or Advanced BiologyPrerequisite of Biology or Advanced Biology

GeneticsGenetics– semester class– semester class

- Prerequisite of Biology or Advanced Biology- Prerequisite of Biology or Advanced Biology

Possible Sophomore Courses: MathPossible Sophomore Courses: Math

4 credits required for graduation4 credits required for graduation

– GeometryGeometry

– Algebra IIAlgebra II oror– Honors Algebra IIHonors Algebra II

Possible Sophomore Courses: Possible Sophomore Courses: Business EducationBusiness Education

Full Year CoursesFull Year Courses– Accounting IAccounting I

– Web InternshipWeb InternshipPrerequisite of Web Design I & IIPrerequisite of Web Design I & II

Can also be taken as a semester classCan also be taken as a semester class


Web Design I – Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (Formerly known as

Computer App I)

Web Design II Prerequisite: Web Design I– Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are

interested in receiving college credit.interested in receiving college credit.

– You have to take both Web I and Web II in the same year to receive college credit


Possible Sophomore Courses: Career TechPossible Sophomore Courses: Career Tech

Full Year CoursesFull Year Courses– Food, Agriculture, & Natural ResourcesFood, Agriculture, & Natural Resources

Formerly Ag Science IFormerly Ag Science I

– Plant & Horticultural SciencePlant & Horticultural ScienceFormerly Ag Science IIFormerly Ag Science IIPrerequisite of Food, Ag, & Nat ResourcesPrerequisite of Food, Ag, & Nat Resources

– 1.25 credits due to out of classroom responsibilities1.25 credits due to out of classroom responsibilities

Possible Sophomore Courses: Career TechPossible Sophomore Courses: Career Tech

Semester CoursesSemester Courses

– Child DevelopmentChild Development

– Decisions in LivingDecisions in Living

– Towards IndependenceTowards Independence

Possible Sophomore Courses: Possible Sophomore Courses: Foreign LanguageForeign Language

Any of the following languages in sequence:Any of the following languages in sequence:FrenchFrench

Latin Latin

SpanishSpanish

Three years of one foreign language or two years of Three years of one foreign language or two years of two foreign languages are required for the Honors two foreign languages are required for the Honors Diploma upon graduation.Diploma upon graduation.

Possible Sophomore Courses:Possible Sophomore Courses:ArtArt

Full year coursesFull year courses– Introduction to ArtIntroduction to Art

Prerequisite for all coursesPrerequisite for all courses

Semester coursesSemester courses– CeramicsCeramics– PrintmakingPrintmaking– Painting Painting – Drawing FundamentalsDrawing Fundamentals– Contemporary CraftsContemporary Crafts– SculptureSculpture

Possible Sophomore Courses: MusicPossible Sophomore Courses: Music

BandBand

Stage Band A or B Stage Band A or B (by audition)(by audition)

Orchestra Orchestra (by audition)(by audition)

Concert ChoirConcert Choir

Symphonic ChoirSymphonic Choir

Music Theory Music Theory (Semester class – Instructor Permission)(Semester class – Instructor Permission)

Possible Sophomore Courses: Possible Sophomore Courses: Physical EducationPhysical Education

Note: P.E. classes are only worth ¼ of a Note: P.E. classes are only worth ¼ of a credit. Please keep this in mind if you are credit. Please keep this in mind if you are in extracurricular activities. in extracurricular activities.

P.E. I (semester course and prerequisite P.E. I (semester course and prerequisite for all other P.E. classes)for all other P.E. classes)

Possible Sophomore Courses:Possible Sophomore Courses:

P.E. II Classes (all semester courses)P.E. II Classes (all semester courses)– A. Team / Lifetime SportsA. Team / Lifetime Sports– C. Rhythm & Dance/YogaC. Rhythm & Dance/Yoga

Health (semester course)Health (semester course)– 1/2 credit required for graduation1/2 credit required for graduation

ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER

Students who participate in two seasons of district-sponsored high school interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading shall not be required to complete any physical education course as a condition to graduate. (An athletic season is defined by the rules and bylaws of the Ohio High School Athletic Association). Partial credit will not be granted.

In order to be eligible to graduate, a high school student who is excused from the physical education requirement must still complete instruction in 6.5 electives.

ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT WAIVER

Participating in interscholastic athletics, marching band and cheerleading is a privilege, and not a right. This policy shall not in any way be construed as granting a student the right to participate in such district-sponsored activities. Board rules and policies including Code of Conduct continue to apply. In addition, any student participating in this policy shall be subject to any athletic fee and or pay-to-participate fee.

Granting of this waiver becomes effective upon completion of the specified athletic seasons as approved by the band director, athletic or cheerleading coach/advisor and submission to the Guidance Office.

ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT WAIVER

Please indicate on your registration sheet if you are planning on using the PE waiver in lieu of taking PE classes.

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES:FALL WINTER SPRINGFootball Girls Basketball BaseballGirls Volleyball Boys Basketball SoftballBoys Cross Country Wrestling Boys TrackGirls Cross Country Cheerleading Girls TrackBoys Soccer Boys Swimming/Diving Boys TennisGirls Soccer Girls Swimming/DivingGirls Tennis GymnasticsCheerleading Competition CheerleadingMarching BandBoys GolfGirls Golf

Summer Course OfferingsSummer Course Offerings

Students should circle P.E. I and/or Health and write Students should circle P.E. I and/or Health and write “Summer” beside that selection. “Summer” beside that selection.

Once student interest and staffing has been determined, Once student interest and staffing has been determined, an announcement will be made about the date, time and an announcement will be made about the date, time and cost. (Late April)cost. (Late April)

Sign-up for summer classes is on a first-come, first-Sign-up for summer classes is on a first-come, first-served basis.served basis.

Tentative start date would be June 8Tentative start date would be June 8thth

– Usually and AM and PM session 8-11 AM & 11:30 – 2:30 PMUsually and AM and PM session 8-11 AM & 11:30 – 2:30 PM– Runs for four weeksRuns for four weeks– Approximate cost is $100 per classApproximate cost is $100 per class

Other Important Information

Honors Diploma Requirements (must meet 7 of 8 requirements)

– 4 English Credits– 4 Math Credits– 4 Science Credits– 4 Social Studies Credits– 3 Foreign Language Credits (same language)

Or 2 in 1 language and 2 in another

– 1 Credit in Fine/Performing Arts– 3.5 GPA– ACT composite score of 27

Other Important InformationOther Important Information

Ohio College RecommendationsOhio College Recommendations– 4 credits of College Prep English4 credits of College Prep English– 4 credits of Math4 credits of Math

Prefer Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra IIPrefer Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

– 3 credits of Science (2 lab sciences)3 credits of Science (2 lab sciences)– 3 credits of Social Studies3 credits of Social Studies– 2 credits of Foreign Language2 credits of Foreign Language– 1 credit of Fine/Performing Arts1 credit of Fine/Performing Arts

Other Important Information:Other Important Information:

AHS Guidance Website:AHS Guidance Website:http://arrowsguidance.weebly.com/

– Program of Studies is available onlineProgram of Studies is available online

– Web pages with links to information on colleges, careers, Web pages with links to information on colleges, careers, planning timelines, scholarship listings, financial aid, and planning timelines, scholarship listings, financial aid, and information for potential college athletes.information for potential college athletes.

Registration sheets are due Friday February 13Registration sheets are due Friday February 13 thth in in English classesEnglish classes

Parent Meeting

Course information will be presented to parents tonight at 7:00 PM in the Ashland High School cafeteria.

Documents

Freshman to Sophomore Orientation