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Class of 2023 Scheduling Seminar
Winter 2019
MS to HS:
How to survive & thrive
★Available Resources
★Getting Involved
★Graduation Requirements
★Overall Course Selection
★Tips for Surviving & Thriving
Today’s Discussion
★School Counselors
★Teachers
★Administrators
★Math Lab
★Writing Lab
★Explorer Period
★After-school Tutoring
Available Resources
Counselors and Administrators
High School Counselors
A-Co Mr. Doug Winston
Cp-G Mrs. Kelsey Haggerty
H-Li Miss Jill Okey
Lj-Pe Mrs. Nicole Carmichael
Pf-Sp Mrs. Jennifer Chadima
Sq-Z Ms. Shelley Laudato
Social Worker Mrs. Julie Schultz
High School Administrators
Principal Mr. Brian Wilch
Unit Principal- Freshmen Mrs. Maureen Schreiner
Unit Principal- Sophomores Mr. Corey Hoynacke
Unit Principal- Juniors Mr. Michael Miller
Freshman Year
Freshmen Orientation & Mentoring Program
Grade-Level Scheduling Seminar
Classroom Guidance: Career Exploration
Individual Mid-Year Meeting with Counselor
PreACT Results Overview
College Credit Plus Information Night
9/10 Parent Night
High School Guidance Curriculum
Sophomore Year
Career Exploration: Six District College Tech Prep
Classroom Guidance: Skills & Interests Exploration
Grade-Level Scheduling Seminar
PSAT Results Overview
College Credit Plus Information Night
9/10 Parent Night
Junior Year
College 101- monthly college planning meetings
Grade-Level Scheduling Seminar
PSAT Results Overview & ACT/SAT Planning
Junior Parent Night- College Planning
College Credit Plus Information Night
Senior Year
Senior Voyage Parent Program
Financial Aid Night
Individual College Counseling Meeting
Scholarship Seminar
Uncharted Waters Program
★ Six District College Tech Prep Programs
★ College Credit Plus
★ Men’s/Women’s Athletic- 24 teams
★ Student Organizations- listing on HS website
★ Peer Collaboration
★ Volunteering
★ Part-time employment
Beyond the (traditional) Classroom
★ 4 credits of English
★ 4 credits of Mathematics
★ 3 credits of Science
★ 3 credits of Social Studies
★ 0.5 credit of Physical Education (2 courses)
★ 0.5 credit of Health
★ 1 credit of Visual/Performing Art
★ 0.5 credit of a Computer Science
★ 4.5 credits of additional elective courses
★Meet the Financial Literacy Component
**Students must carry a minimum of 6 classes per semester**
Course Requirements for Graduation
The following courses will participate in End of Course state testing:
★ Biology or Honors Biology
★ English 9 or Honors English 9, English 10 or Honors English 10
★ Algebra 1, Geometry or Honors Geometry
★ U.S. History or Honors U.S. History, Government
★ Students must earn a cumulative passing score of 18 points, using seven
end-of-course state tests. To ensure students are well rounded, they must earn a
minimum of four points in math, four points in English and six points across
science and social studies
★ Each end-of-course state test is worth up to 5 points, a score of 3 is considered
passing
★ AP & CCP (science & social studies) Courses do not participate in end-of-course
exams
Testing Requirements for Graduation
Core Academic Courses: follow the recommendation of your current teacher!!
★ English 9, Honors English 9, or H2
BE*
★ Algebra 1, Geometry, Honors Geometry, or Geometric Design*, Alg 2
★ Physical Science, Biology, Honors Biology, or H2
BE*
★US History, Honors US History or AP US History
Additional Graduation Requirement Courses to Consider:
★ Foundation of Physical Education
★Health
★World Language
★Visual/Performing/Applied Arts
★Computer Science, Technology, Business
★ Study Hall
Course Selection
Geometric design is a math and art course designed to engage students in
real world, hands-on, collaborative learning while mastering core geometry and arts skills.
Who should take the course:
★ Students who have a curious lens as they examine the world around them.
★ Students who see obstacles as puzzles and are excited by the challenge.
★ Students who enjoy collaborating to solve problems.
★ Students who approach problems in unique or unorthodox ways.
★ Students who take academic risks.
★ Students who have passed Algebra 1.
Students will earn 1 Geometry or Honors Geometry Credit & 1 Art Credit
Geometric Design
Potential Projects:
★ Bridges
★ Trebuchets
★ Pyrography
★ Architecture & Construction
Geometric Design
H2
BE is a co-taught Honors English 9 and Honors Biology course. It is a research-based
course focusing on critical thinking and application. The course integrates biological concepts
(cells, genetics, ecology, evolution, and related ethical issues) with complementary literature
that meets state standards.
★ Students will read a variety of works, including poetry, plays, and nonfiction, to learn
about biological issues while using these sources as a springboard for discussion and
understanding of relevant material.
○ Major works:
■ Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
■ The Tempest by William Shakespeare
■ The Hour of Land by Terry Tempest Williams
■ Two choice books: one nonfiction and one fiction
As well as poetry and other works...
H2
BE
Learning by:
★ Examining/exploring our own beliefs
★ Comparing and contrasting them with others’ beliefs
★ Engaging in debates, Socratic seminars, research, collaboration, lab experiments,
model manipulations, and collaborative presentations
★ Writing, drawing, labeling
★ Reflecting and goal-setting
★ Listening, thinking, and doing
★ Talking with experts (i.e. Cuyahoga Valley NP)
New Skills Learned:
★ Map reading
★ Identification of local plants and animals
★ Awareness of food sources (i.e. genetics behind popular apple varieties)
★ Scientific method & microscopes
★ Designing investigative labs
★ Mineral, water, and land use rights
★ Deeper appreciation for the outdoors
H2
BE
Off-Campus Learning Experiences:
● An overnight backpacking trip & a multi-day culminating hiking trip
● Day hikes in the Cuyahoga Valley and other local parks
Oil Creek State Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park
*Photo by Tom Jones
H2
BE
To apply for Geometric Design or H2
BE:
★ Complete Course Selection Sheet using traditional course request
(Geometry/Honors Geometry, Honors Biology, Honors English 9, etc)
★ Applications will be completed during the Focus period on February 5
★ You will be notified if you have been selected for the course/courses.
★ Your School Counselor will change your schedule to reflect the proper
course placement.
How do I apply?
Course Selection Sheets
★ Step 1: Schedule from home. Window will be open Monday 2/4/19 through Friday 2/8/19
★ Step 2: Students must return their Course Request Sheet by Monday, 2/11/2019 to their
homeroom teacher.
○ Parent signature is required
○ If you do NOT turn this sheet in, you will not receive a Course Verification Sheet
★ Step 3: Course Verification Sheets will be distributed during the week of 2/18/2019 to
students that have submitted their Course Request Sheets.
★ Step 4: Course Verification Sheet must be returned to the homeroom teacher, with
parent signature.
Online Scheduling Timeline
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★Change in people with whom they have come in contact; no longer in
communities
★Held accountable for their behavior-especially when you cross the
line…no swearing at adults, no fighting, no social media shenanigans
★ Some teachers don’t accept late work… others only give ½ credit
★ Expected to learn from work; not just memorize but apply
★ A tardy is a tardy, no exceptions
★ At least one hour of homework each & every night, more for Honors
or Advanced Placement courses
Tips for Surviving
★Come to school every day
★ Arrive on time every day
★ Find an organizational method that works for you, and use it!
★Do your homework every day
★ Ask for help!!
★Get involved!
★Gain RESPECT from your peers, teachers, and administrators!
...and Thriving
★ Credit Worksheet
★ Graduation Requirements & Overview of Scheduling Seminar
★ Course Request Sheet & Online Scheduling Instructions
★ Course Selection Sheet
★ New Course Descriptions
★ Curriculum Guide
Overview of Handouts
Please stay in the auditorium if you have
additional questions about the new core courses
available to the Class of 2023.
The teachers of both courses will give brief presentations
and be available to answer questions.
Questions about Geometric Design & H2
BE?