TO-BE TO-BE SOPHOMORE SOPHOMORE PRESENTATIOPRESENTATIONN

Huron High School

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”

William Jennings Bryan

RESPONSIBILITY

IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SCHEDULING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS GUIDE, AND TO SEE THAT ALL GRADUATION & SPECIAL AWARD REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

MAKE SURE TO KEEP EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS OPEN

Importance of Attendance Importance of Credit Importance of GPA Variety of Options

EHOVE Tech Prep Program

2.5 cumulative gpa by this time next year Post Secondary Enrollment Option

Program 3.5 cumulative gpa now

University of Findlay University School Articulation Program 3.2 cumulative gpa by the end of this year

TIPS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS DO YOUR HOMEWORK! READ the ASSIGNMENTS Get Organized

Not just your papers & binders but your time

Use your agenda Ask questions of your teachers If absent, request your work

from your teacher Choose courses best for YOU! Positive attitude towards next

year Commitment to put forth

effort to study

SCHEDULING PROCESS

Be ready with your course selections a the Individual Scheduling Conferences In Mr. Naugle’s classes on March 7

Preliminary Schedule mailed home this spring Will not show teacher or period

All changes completed by May 29, 2014 Pick up schedule after you turn in completed

forms in August Fall changes only in very special situations as

spelled out on page 3

STANDARD DIPLOMA

Standard Diploma Pass all sections of OGT Minimum of 1.6 cumulative GPA 21 total credits in specific areas

4 English 4 Math (must include Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II 3 Science 3 Social Studies Semester of Health 2 semesters of Physical Education (can be

replaced with athletic, cheerleading or band participation)

1 Fine Art credit 5 elective credits

DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION Must pass all sections of the

OGT Must have at least a 2.6

cumulative GPA Must have at least 50 hours of

community service Must earn 23 credits in the

following areas: 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies Semester of health 2 semesters of phys. Ed. 2 years of the same foreign language 1 Fine Art credit 1 credits between business & fine art 2 additional elective credits

DIPLOMA OF HONORS

Students need to fulfill 7 of the 8 criteria: 4 ENGLISH credits 4 MATH credits (including

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 4 SCIENCE credits (including

Physics & Chemistry) 4 SOCIAL STUDIES credits 3 FOREIGN LANGUAGE credits 1 FINE ART credit 3.5 cumulative gpa 27 ACT or 1210 SAT (critical

reading & math)

GRADING SCALE

Huron High School Grading ScaleLetter Percentage Points Letter Percentage Points

A+ 100-98 4 C+ 79-77 2.3

A 97-93 4 C 76-73 2

A- 92-90 3.7 C- 72-70 1.7

B+ 89-87 3.3 D+ 69-67 .13

B 86-83 3 D 66-63 1

B- 82-80 2.7 D- 62-60 0.7

F 59-0 0

ADD-ON POINT SYSTEM Only calculated at semester and added to

cumulative grade point average--.025 for full year class, .0125 for semester classHonors Freshman English, Honors Sophomore

English, AP English Language & Composition, BGSU College English classes

Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Honors Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus, BGSU Statistics, BGSU Discrete Math

Honors Biology, UF Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, UF Anatomy & Physiology, Honors Anatomy & Physiology, UF Physics, Honors Physics

Honors World Studies, Honors American History, AP Macro Economics, BGSU Government

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Documentation sheets online or in guidance officeStudents MUST turn in documentation sheets during

the year they complete the service “These Tigers Left their Prints in their Community”

bulletin board Project ideas

Erie Metro Paks, Admirals Point, Erie Count Senior Center, Veterans Home, Huron Recreation, Huron Library, your church, Back to the Wild, Erie County Animal Shelter, Volunteer Center, Lighthouse Church soup kitchen, Firelands Hospital

Needed for job, college & scholarship applications All completed by end of 1st semester senior year

SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE

Period Course Credit

1 Sophomore English, Honors Sophomore English

1

2 Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Honors Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus

1

3 Biology or UF Chemistry 1

4 American History or Honors American History 1

5 Phys Ed*/Elective/Study Hall .5-.75

6 Study Hall or Fine Art or other elective 0 (.5-1)

7 Foreign Language 1

*A semester physical education requirement is waived if a student is a member of a high school sports team, the band or cheerleading . The student must participate in two sports or years of a sport, cheerleading, or band.

SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATIONS

Provided by this year’s teachers in core course areas

If you don’t agree with it, first step is to contact this year’s teacher in that area

SCIENCE

Course Credit

X 960 American History 1

961 Honors American History

1

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

ClubsSADD, Model UN, Student

Council, National Honor Society, CARD, Science Club, Spanish Club, French Club, Art Club

Achievement Cords Academic Letters

Get Connected at:www.huronhs.comE-mail directory of staffGuidance SiteNewslettersForms (community service)AthleticsActivity CalendarTUTOR EXCHANGEProgress Book

ENGLISH CURRICULUM

Freshman Year Freshman English Honors Freshman English

Sophomore Year Sophomore English Honors Sophomore English

Junior Year American Literature, BGSU English classes AP English Language & Composition

Senior Year World Literature & Writing BGSU Writing and BGSU Literature

Additional English Electives Speech Applied Communication I and II

SCIENCE CURRICULUM

Freshman Year•Earth, Space & Physical Science•Honors Biology

Sophomore Year•Biology•UF Chemistry

Junior Year•Applied Physics•Chemistry•UF Chemistry•Honors Chemistry•UF Physics•UF Anatomy & Physiology•Honors Anatomy & Physiology

Senior Year•UF Physics•Honors Physics•Honors Anatomy & Physiology•Physical Geology•UF Anatomy & Physiology•Forensics

MATH CURRICULUM

Freshman Year Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Honors

Algebra IISophomore Year

Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Precalculus, Honors PRe-Calculus

Junior Year Algebra II, Honors Algebra II,

Precalculus, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Calculus

Senior Year Calculus, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus,

Honors Pre-Calculus, Contemporary Math

SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM

Freshman Year World Studies Honors World Studies

Sophomore YearAmerican HistoryHonors American HistoryWorld Geography, Civil

Law, Contemporary Issues Junior Year

Economics & American Government BGSU Government & AP Macro Economics

Senior Year (electives) Sociology, Key Eras of American History,

Psychology, BGSU Comparative Government

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Spanish I, II, III, IV Spanish courses for

college credit if student has a 3.25 cumulative gpa: Junior Year (1.6 college &

high school credit) Elementary Spanish 1010

& 1020Senior Year (1.2 college &

high school credit) Intermediate Spanish 2010

& 2020 French I, II, III, IV

FINE ART ELECTIVES--MUSIC CURRICULUM

Other YearsChoirChoraleBand II, III, IV Jazz Band

ELECTIVES--FINE ART

Full Year Course—Art I

Semester Courses—Digital Photography I, IIStudio PortfolioArt & Technology I, II, and IIIDrawing I, II, and IIIPainting I , II, and III

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

Other Semester Courses—Independent Living Child DevelopmentTeen Leads

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY COURSES

All of the following courses are open to sophomores

Technology Related Technology Tools Web Page Design I Web Page Design II Intro to Music & Movie

Production Business Oriented

Business Foundations Personal Finance Accounting

WHAT IS NEEDED FOR CLASS

Your textbook Your workbook A binder with paper Writing utensils

Blue or black pen or pencils

Completed homework assignments

Student prepared for the work of the day

YOUR GRADE The following categories are used to

determine grades: Class Participation/Compliance to Rules Notebook Checks Homework Class work Quizzes Tests Projects

HOMEWORK

Homework is generally assigned EVERYDAY. The only way to learn is through repetition. If a student is not practicing, they have a harder time learning.

SUCCESSFUL CLASSROOM STUDY TIPS Figure out a study style

that works for you Take notes and review

them nightly. Read the whole book Ask questions AS SOON

AS you feel lost. For study groups to

study for tests. Online textbook

enhances verbal skills & practice activities increase competency

Get a tutor through the Study Exchange Program

TESTING

PSAT Test—in October for students taking at least two honors coursesPractice SAT Test

PLAN Test—in NovemberPractice ACT Test

OGT Testing—in March

TOGETHER WE CAN INCREASE YOUR CHANCES FOR SUCCESS