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Ashland High SchoolJunior to Senior Orientation
January 22, 2015
School CounselorsJon Court– Students with last names A-F– [email protected]
Peggy Steward– Students with last names G-M– [email protected]
Josh Packard– Students with last names N-Z– [email protected]
Text or email reminders
Class of 2016 (Juniors) Text or Email Reminders
To sign up for text messages, send the text message @ahsgui to 571-222-4962
To sign up for email messages, send an email to [email protected] (you can leave the subject blank)
All scholarship information during senior year is sent through these reminders
Minimum Requirements for Graduation
21 units of credit– 4 credits of English– 4 credits of Math– 3 credits of Science– 3 credits of Social Studies
(Government & Economics Senior year)
– ½ credit of Health– ½ credit of P.E. (2 semester classes)– 2 Semesters of fine or performing art taken anywhere
in grades 7-12
Other considerations:
Students need a minimum of six courses per semester
Students need to pass 5 credits and have at least a 1.5 GPA in order to be eligible for extracurricular activities.
College Credit Plus(Formerly Post-Secondary and Dual Credit)
College Credit Plus allows students to earn college credit either by attending classes at Ashland High School or by attending classes on a college campus.
Student interested in the College Credit Plus program should attend our information night with their parents on February 24th at 7:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.
Possible Senior Courses: English
Seniors may elect to take any phase level course, but should follow the recommended sequence.
An application is required for Video Production.
Sequence and course descriptions can be found in the program of studies.
Only one credit of Journalism/Video Production can count towards the English graduation requirement
Possible Senior Courses: Social Studies
Government choices – ½ credit required for graduation
– American Government Semester class, ½ credit
– AP U.S. Politics & Government Full year class, 1 credit, Application required – Apply online at AHS guidance websiteApplication is due March 13th
Possible Senior Courses:Social Studies
Economics choices – ½ credit required for graduation
– Economics & Financial Literacy½ credit, semester class
– Economic Theory½ credit, semester class,
Application required – Apply online at AHS guidance website
Application is due March 13th
Possible Senior Courses:Social Studies
Other Social Studies Electives
– Psychology (semester course)– Sociology (semester course)– Holocaust and Genocide (semester course)
– AP U.S. HistoryFull year class, 1 credit, Application required – Apply online at AHS guidance websiteApplication is due March 13th
Possible Senior Courses:
Summer school information will not be finalized until late April. When applications are available we will make an announcement and put the information on the guidance website. Summer school is coordinated by our Attendance Office and inquiries should be directed there.
Possible Senior Courses:Science
Chemistry Options – Full year courses– Chemistry
recommend background in Algebra Ior
– Advanced Chemistry
Physics – Full year course– Recommended background in Algebra II &
Chemistry
Possible Senior Courses: Science
Advanced Placement Biology– Prerequisite of Advanced Biology; Advanced Chemistry (can be
concurrent)– Application required (Due March 13th)
Advanced Placement Chemistry– Prerequisite of Advanced Chemistry– Application required (Due March 13th)
Advanced Placement Environmental Science– Prerequisite of Biology/Advanced Biology and
Chemistry/Advanced Chemistry Chemistry may be taken concurrentlyApplication required (Due March 13th)
Possible Senior Courses: Science
Environmental Science – semester class– Prerequisite: Physical Science I and II; Practical Biology or
Biology
Physical Geology – semester class– Prerequisite of Physical Science I and II
Microbiology– semester class– Prerequisite: Biology or Advanced Biology
Genetics– semester class– Prerequisite: Biology or Advanced Biology
Possible Senior Courses: Math
Algebra II or Practical Algebra II
Senior Math– Prerequisite – Practical Algebra II
Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry– Prerequisite of Algebra II
C or below or teacher approval
Precalculus– Prerequisite of Algebra II (C or higher) or Honors Algebra II
Possible Senior Courses:Math
Advanced Placement Statistics – Prerequisite – Algebra II or Honors Algebra II– (Grade C or higher)
Advanced Placement Calculus– Prerequisite –Honors Trig/Calculus
Possible Senior Courses:Physical Education
Please note for eligibility purposes, that PE is only ¼ of a full credit
Team / Lifetime Sports
Rhythm & Dance/ Yoga
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
Possible Senior Courses:Business
Full Year Courses– Accounting I, II, & III
– Web InternshipApplication required, full year or semester
Semester Courses– Microsoft Word (College Credit Plus– North Central State College)
Be sure to circle the Dual Credit option if you are interested in receiving the college credit!
– Entrepreneurship (College Credit Plus– North Central State College)Be sure to circle the Dual Credit option if you are interested in receiving the college credit!
– Marketing
– Microsoft Excel (College Credit Plus– North Central State College)Be sure to circle the Dual Credit option if you are interested in receiving the college credit!
Possible Senior CoursesBusiness
Web Design I & IIPrerequisite – Computer Applications I (Keyboarding)
College Credit Plus courses – 3 hours of college credit is available for taking both Web I and Web II
through Stark State – Be sure to circle the Collge Credit Plus option if you are interested in
receiving the college credit!
Possible Senior Courses: Business
Cooperative Office Education (C.O.E)– Application is online– 3 credits
One period in school – one credit
Work experience – two credits– Prerequisite of any of the following:
Computer Applications I
Keyboarding
Microsoft Word
Possible Senior Courses
Online College Credit Plus Courses– This will be offered online through Stark State College. Students will
take the class online with a Stark State instructor, but will be located at Ashland High School and supported by a mentor. These classes will depend on student demand and staff availability.
– AutoCAD½ credit at Ashland High School
3 hours of college credit through Stark State
– Game Design½ credit at Ashland High School
3 hours of college credit through Stark State
Possible Senior Courses:World Language
Any language in desired sequence– French
College credit is available in Spanish V through the University of Akron. Students may receive up to 6 hours of college credit while taking French V for high school credit. Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving the college credit!
– Latin – Spanish
Dual credit is available in Spanish V through the University of Akron. Students may receive up to 6 hours of college credit while taking Spanish V for high school credit. Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving the college credit!
Note: Three years of one world language or two years of two world languages are required for the Honors Diploma upon graduation.
Possible Senior Courses:Art
Full year courses– Introduction to Art
Prerequisite for all art courses
– Advanced Studio ArtTeacher Approval – see Mrs. Boyer
Semester courses– Ceramics– Printmaking– Painting – Drawing Fundamentals– Contemporary Crafts– Sculpture
Possible Senior Courses: Music
A Capella Choir - by audition
Symphonic Choir
Concert Choir
Band - by audition
Stage (Jazz) Band - by audition
Orchestra - by audition
Music Theory (semester class)– Open by referral from a music teacher to anyone in a band, choir or orchestra
class with preference given to juniors and seniors. Those underclassmen or students not enrolled in a music class must see Mrs. Wolbert before signing up. This is not an entry level course.
Possible Senior Courses:Family & Consumer Science
Semester Courses– Child Development
– Food for Healthy Living
Possible Senior Courses: Career Tech
Greenhouse and Nursery Management–Semester Course–2 consecutive periods–1 credit
Landscape Systems Management–Semester Course–2 consecutive periods–1 credit
Floral Design and Marketing–Semester Course–2 consecutive periods–1 credit
Possible Senior Courses: Career Tech
Full Year Courses– Food, Agriculture, & Natural Resources
Formerly Ag Science I
– Plant & Horticultural ScienceFormerly Ag Science IIPrerequisite of Food, Ag, & Nat Resources
– Business Management for Agricultural & Environmental Science Formerly Ag Business IPrerequisite of Plant 7 Horticultural Science
– Agricultural & Environmental Systems CapstoneMust have an ag-related job – see Program of Studies
Possible Senior Courses: Career Tech
Career-Based-Intervention– Program for at-risk students in need of elective credit– Will need counselor referral for entry to the class
Pick a full schedule, but write CBI at the top so your counselor will know to discuss the option with you.
Industrial Technology at the Community Tech Center
3 Periods (5th, 6th, and 7th)– 2 credits
Responsible for own transportation
Learning Advanced Manufacturing Concepts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpA1cPsk7qQ
• Electricity• Robotics• Fluid & Pneumatic Power• Precision Measurement• Computer Numerical
Control• Requires Application
Possible Senior Courses:Career Exploration
Semester class that involves a two-period block of time where students are in education or industry placements
Must apply – Applications available on the Guidance website
Highly selective– grades, attitude, attendance, tardies.
Career Exploration is a ½ credit, and carries different responsibilities
Other Important Information
Considerations for college-bound juniors:
– Current juniors should be looking to take the ACT test again or for the first time in April or June
– Take advantage of the college visitation day students are permitted this spring, and try to visit other campuses in the summer.
Other Important Information
Graduation Awards– President’s Award for Excellence– Honors Diploma– Valedictorian & Salutatorian
The requirements for the above awards can all be found in the first 15 pages of the Program of Studies or online at the guidance webpage.
Other Important Information
Ohio College Recommendations– 4 credits of College Prep English– 4 credits of Math
Prefer Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
– 3 credits of Science (2 lab sciences)– 3 credits of Social Studies– 2 credits of Foreign Language– 1 credit of Fine/Performing Arts
Potential College Athletes
Let your counselor know if you are planning on playing sports in college.
Remember to register with the NCAA eligibility center now if you are planning on playing at a DI or DII college.
When scheduling, remember that the NCAA does have specific course and credit requirements that you have to meet. Please check the approved course list in the program of studies against your schedule.
Other Important Information:
AHS Guidance Website:http://arrowsguidance.weebly.com/ – Program of studies available online
– Junior & Senior page with information on colleges, careers, planning timelines, scholarship listings, financial aid, and information for potential college athletes.
– Registration sheets are due back in the Guidance Office January 30th
College Night
Ashland High School will be sponsoring a Spring College Fair. This would be an excellent opportunity for next year’s juniors and seniors to get a head start on looking at colleges and talking to representatives.
March 17th at 6:30 at the Ashland University Convocation Center
Parent Meeting
Course information for parents will be tonight at 7:00 PM in the Ashland High School Cafeteria
