STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING

2014-2015

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

Guidance Counselor Assignments

Graduation Requirements

3 SO CIAL STUDIES

4 ENG LISH

4 1/2 E lectives

1 credit in...Business/Tech or

W orld Language orFine Art

1/2 Personal Finance

4 M ATH

1/2 HEALTH & 1/2 PE

3 SCIENCE

21 CREDITS

Selection GuidePage 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

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 NEVER removed from the

student’s transcriptMore information available on the website

or in the student planner.

9th Grade MUST Take Courses

English 9 Math Science U.S. History Physical Education (unless PE Waiver

Eligible) Elective (Totaling 1.0 credits)

9th Grade English Options

• English 9

• English 9 Honors

9th Grade Math Options

Current Year Math Course Next Year Math Course

Geometry / Honors Geometry Alg2Trig / Honors Alg2 Trig

Algebra 1 / Honors Algebra 1 Geometry / Honors Geometry

Math 8 (with A, B, or C) Most Students in this category

Algebra 1

For students not ready Alg 1 By Teacher Recommendation Only

Integrated Math/Alg 1 Block

Don’t worry, none of your teachers will look like this

9th Grade Science Options

Note the math co-requisite for each Science course

•CPE Science •Honors Biology

Next Year Math Course Next Year Science Course

Integrated/Algebra Block CPE Science

Algebra 1 CPE Science

Geometry CPE Science OR Honors Biology

Honors Geometry and up Honors Biology

9th Grade Social Studies Options

• Principles of U.S. History

• U.S. History

• U.S. History Honors

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.

Physical Education/HealthPhysical Education•½ credit required, 2 semesters•“Foundation of Physical Activity” is the Prerequisite for all other P.E. Courses•Remaining .25 credit may be selected from the following:

Leisure/Individual Activities Competitive Team Games

Walking for Fitness Physical Fitness & Yoga Zero Period Advanced Strength Training•Students who participate in SHS Sports may be eligible for PE Waiver, waiving the P.E. Requiremen.Health – To be taken 10th Grade Year•Required Course (#000911) – ½ Credit

World Language Options:

• French 1 • German I • Spanish I

• 2 years of a World Language is recommended for College Entrance

•Students who struggle with reading may struggle in these courses.

Fine Art ElectivesMUSIC COURSES• Freshman Band• Freshman String Orchestra• Freshman Chorus

Other music classes by audition only

ART COURSES• Art I • 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

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

Industrial Technology Electives

• Woods I

• Drafting I

• Metals I

• Video Technology

• Home Maintenance

Honors CoursesThe 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

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.

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

Sample 9th Grade Schedules

1 ENGLISH

2 ALGEBRA I

3 CPE SCIENCE

4 U.S. HISTORY

5 Study Hall/Lunch

6 WORLD LANG

7 STUDY HALL

8 PE

1 ENGLISH

2 ALGEBRA I

3 CPE SCIENCE

4 U.S. HISTORY

5 Study Hall/Lunch

6 WORLD LANG

7 STUDY HALL

8 KEYBOARDING

Students are NOT able to pick the periods of their courses.

Athletic Eligibility

• All incoming 9th graders must pass a minimum of 5 classes during the 4th quarter of the 8th grade year

• If a student earns less than 2.0 GPA during the 4th quarter of the 8th grade year, student will be put on an Academic contract

• At SHS, must pass 5 classes (not including P.E.) the quarter preceding the season

• FALL SPORTS: CROSS-COUNTRY, SOCCER, FOOTBALL,

GOLF, VOLLEYBALL, GIRLS TENNIS

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)

• Students must have a high school GPA in order to apply

• Both student and parent MUST attend Mandatory Meeting on March 6, 2014 1:00pm or 6:30 pm SHS Auditorium

Hints for Parents• Support Student’s use of Planner• Check the PASS Program• Establish regular time and place for Homework• Check for teacher websites• Students MUST become “Active Studiers”…

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

Things to remember when selecting courses:

• The high school has an 8 period day• Select English, Math, Science, & Social Studies• 5 class periods minimum (Not including P.E.)• Lunch 1 period• Electives• Maximum of 7 classes• Teacher recommendations are the best guide to

choosing the right courses

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• DO look at your future plans• DON’T expect to be able to easily

change your electives next year

Keys to a Successful Year…

• Write down all assignments and tests (Planner)

• Study/Review Daily (Notecards for Vocab)• Complete all Assignments• Take Notes• Check for Teacher Websites • Ask for Help from Parents, Teachers,

Friends• Plan for Tests

We look forward to seeing you next year!