Welcome ALHS

Class of 2014

Opening RemarksDr. Joanie A. Walker, Principal

• Excellent Faculty, Staff, and Students• New Courses• New Programs• Positive School Climate- Student Advocate• "It takes all of us to build and maintain a

positive school climate”

High School Expectations

Mr. Ebert, Assistant Principal• “Seek What IS Above”• Those who get involved the most are the most

successful at our school. There are 22 sports and more than 15 clubs/organizations to become involved with.

• Fall Sports

• Cheerleading• Boys & Girls Cross Country• Football• Boys & Girls Golf• Boys & Girls Soccer• Girls Tennis• Volleyball

• Winter Sports

• Boys & Girls Basketball• Cheerleading• Ice Hockey• Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving• Wrestling

• Spring Sports

• Baseball• Softball• Boys Tennis• Boys & Girls Track & Field

• Communication for fall sports should arrive during the spring of 2010

Athletics

Eligibility• Final Grading Period of 2009-2010

determines fall 2010 eligibility.• Must be passing at least 5 full year classes.

Mr. Petrulis, School Counselor

Preview of Avon Lake High SchoolGraduation Requirements

9th Grade Scheduling OptionsOn-Line Scheduling Process

Guidance

Mr. Petrulis Grade 9

Mr. Kaminski Grade 10

Mrs. Sislowski Grade 11

Ms. Shuster Grade 12

Mrs. Martin Secretary

ALHS Guidance Department

Students may sign up on their counselor’s schedule sheet located just outside of their office before school, after school, during lunch, or study

hall.

To Speak With a Guidance Counselor:

Program of Studies

Requirements For

Graduation

• 4 Credits• You will be taking English every year.• 9: English 9 or English 9 Honors

Language Arts

• 4 Credits Total• 9: Integrated Math I, Algebra I, Geometry

or Geometry Honors

Mathematics

• 3 Credits Total• 9: Life Science, Biology or Biology Honors

Science

• 3 Credits Total• 9: World History or Honors World History• 10: American History or AP• 12: Government and Economics or AP

Government (11) and Economics (12)

Social Studies

• 1 Credit Total• P.E. 9 – ¼ Credit• P.E. 10 – ¼ Credit• Health 10 – ½ Credit

Health/P.E.

1 Credit Total• Fine Arts Classes – Art, Band, Choir, & Dramatics• Foreign Language Classes – French, Spanish &

Mandarin Chinese• Business/Technology Classes – Computer, &

General Business• Industrial Arts Classes - Graphic Tech,

Manufacturing, etc.

Business/Tech, Foreign Language or Fine Arts

• 10th grade students - 5.75 credits

• 11th grade students - 11 credits

• 12th grade students - 16.5 credits

Grade Promotion

24credits

=

• Must also pass all 5 parts of the Ohio Graduation Test

Total Credits for Graduation…

24

Meet all requirements for graduation and

complete…

…At least 2 units of 1 Foreign Language.

…At least 1 unit of Fine Arts.

College Prep

Must meet all but one of the following requirements:

• 4 units of: English, Math, Science, Social Studies• 3 units of one Foreign Language or 2 of two• One unit of Fine Arts – Art, Drama, and Music• Maintain a 3.5 GPA • Score a 27 on the ACT or 1210 on the SAT (Critical

Reading and Math only)

Ohio Honors Diploma

Your current 8th grade teachers will help you decide whether to enroll in Regular or

Honors classes.

Class Recommendations Honors & AP Courses

• Choose classes wisely.• Schedules are not changed often. They

will only be changed for certain reasons: misplaced academically, etc.

Schedule Changes

• We recommend students to make a 4 year

plan of courses that they would like to take throughout high school.

• Pay particular attention to pre-requisites required for classes.

Planning for the Future

Required…

• English – 9 or 9 Honors• Mathematics – Integrated I, Algebra I,

Geometry or Geometry H• Social Studies – World History I & II or Honors• Science – Life Science, Biology or Honors • P. E. – PE 9• Electives – 2 credits of Elective Courses

You must schedule at least 6.0 credits!

Scheduling for Grade 9

Art9th Grade Elective Choices:

Drawing and PaintingAdvanced DrawingAdvanced Painting

Art HistoryAP Studio Art

PotteryAdvanced Pottery

SculpturePhotography

Advanced PhotoARTS 151 (PSEO)ARTS 152 (PSEO)

Digital Imaging

Business and Technology

9th Grade Elective Choices:Word Processing

Personal Business SkillsComputer Applications

Multimedia PresentationsWeb Design

Programming in Basic

Computer Science9th Grade Elective Choices:

Programming in Basic

Family Consumer Science

9th Grade Elective Choices:Foods and Nutrition IFoods and Nutrition IIClothing and Fashion

Foreign Language9th Grade Elective Choices:Spanish I, II or II HonorsFrench I, II or II Honors

Mandarin Chinese I

Industrial Technology

9th Grade Elective Choices:Introduction to Manufacturing Processes

Graphic Technology

Music9th Grade Elective Choices:

Concert BandSymphonic Band (upon approval)

Jazz BandString OrchestraMen’s Chorus

Women’s ChorusDa Cantari Choir (upon approval)

www.avonlakecityschools.org Avon Lake High School Resource Center

All courses are listed alphabetically according to department. Descriptions include:

• Grade Requirement • Time Requirement • Amount of Credit

• Prerequisites• Fee

Program of Studies

Calendar of Events• 2/4 Thursday Mock Scheduling• 2/10 Wednesday Recommendation Day• 2/17 Wednesday Course Selection Sheets

returned to MS Guidance

Enter Course Selection Online at esispa.leeca.org

• Your student’s user name and password are located on the label on the course selection sheet.

• Select at least 6 credits.• Counselor will review that appropriate

classes are chosen.

https://esispa.leeca.org

Parent Assistant Login

Enter your user name and Password

Please select the “Change School” button and select “Avon Lake High School”.Then, select the “Add Courses” button.

Check each course under the “Add” column and then “Add Checked Courses”

A Confirmation screen will appear notifying you that you have scheduled.

AVON LAKE HIGH SCHOOL2010 – 2011 BELL SCHEDULE

1 7:45 – 8:28 43 min.  

2 8:32 – 9:15 43 min.  

3 9:19 – 10:02 43 min.  

Lunch

Periods

4 10:06 – 10:28 23 min. 4/5

46 min.

10:06 –10:52

5 10:30 – 10:52 23 min.

6 10:56 – 11:18 23 min. 6/7

46 min.

10:56 – 11:42

7 11:20 – 11:42 23 min.

8 11:46 – 12:08 23 min. 8/9

46 min.

11:46 –12:32

9 12:10 – 12:32 23 min.

10 12:36 – 1:19 43 min.  

11 1:23 – 2:06 43 min.  

12 2:10 – 2:53 43 min.  

• PSEO Meeting Wednesday, February 17 in the

PAC at the high school at 7:00 PM.• Learn how to earn high school and college credit

at the same time!• All students must submit a letter of intent to

ALHS Guidance by March 31, 2010.• All students must apply to the college by June 1,

2010.

PSEO Opportunities

We’re looking forward to seeing

you next year!

Thanks for coming!

Questions?• Department Chairpersons are available in

the Commons to help answer any curriculum-specific questions that you may have.