Transcript Scheduling Meetings 2012-2013

Nordonia High School Counseling Department
TH
11
GRADE
SCHEDULING MEETING
2014-2015
Graduation Requirements
for the Class of 2016
 You must have 21 credits to graduate from Nordonia H.S.
 You must pass all five parts of the Ohio Graduation Test
 You must have met the following requirements:
English
4 credits
One per year in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Math
4 credits
One credit per year in grades 9, 10, 11, and
Science
3 credits
One credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11
(Biology, Physics or Physical Science, and Chemistry or
Environmental Science.)
Social Studies
3 credits
World History, U.S. History, Government and Economics.
Health
½ credit
One-half credit in Grade 9
Phys. Ed.
½ credit
One-fourth credit per year in grades 9 & 10
Fine Arts
1 credit
Band, Choir or Art
Electives
5 credits
Diploma with Honors
Students must fulfill all but one criterion for any of the following Diplomas with Honors (Pg. 8 of
Program Booklet)
Diploma with Honors
Career-Technical Diploma with Honors
ENGLISH
4 Units
4 Units
MATHEMATICS
4 Units including Algebra I, Geometry
Algebra II or equivalent and another
higher level course or a four-year
sequence of courses that contain
equivalent content
4 Units including Algebra I, Geometry
Algebra II or equivalent and another
higher level course or a four-year
sequence of courses that contain
equivalent content
SCIENCE
4 Units including physics and chemistry
4 Units including physics and chemistry
SOCIAL STUDIES
4 Units
4 Units
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
3 Units including at least 2 units in each
language
3 Units including at least 2 units in each
language
FINE ARTS
1 Unit
Not counted toward requirements
CAREER-TECHNICAL
Not counted toward requirements
4 Units of Career-Technical minimum.
Program must lead to an industry recognized
credential, apprenticeship, or be a part of an
articulated career pathway which can lead to
post secondary credit
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
3.5 on a 4.0 scale
3.5 on a 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT SCORE
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT Not applicable
Achieve Proficiency Benchmark established for
appropriate Ohio Career-Technical
Competency Assessment or equivalent.
New Courses for the 2014-2015
School Year
 Financial Algebra (Full year course)
 Quantitative Literacy I & II
 AP Statistics (replaces Statistics)
 College Prep Chemistry (is back)!
 Men’s Chorus
Course Name Changes for the
2014-2015 School Year
 Newspaper----- now Media Production
 Modern Drama-----now Classic/Modern Drama
 Calculus-----now Honors Calculus
 Drawing & Cartooning-----now Drawing &
Illustration, as well as Advanced Drawing &
Illustration
 TWE-----now Computer Maintenance & Repair I, II,
or III
Recommendation Waiver Form
Grade Promotion Requirements
4.5 credits needed for promotion to grade 10
9.5 credits needed for promotion to grade 11
14 credits needed for promotion to grade 12
Schedule Changes/Dropping Classes

Once schedule requests have been submitted, students
and parents may elect to change a student’s schedule for
the next school year only before the first day of school.
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After the start of the school year, changes will only be
made if:
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4.
There is a scheduling conflict that cannot be
resolved.
Changes necessitated by failures.
Satisfactory completion of a course in
summer school.
A technical error was made in the process of
scheduling the student’s requests.
SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE SCHOOL
YEAR HAS BEGUN ARE NOT PERMITTED.
Advanced Placement Testing
All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are
required to take the national exams given at Nordonia High
School in May.
College credit may be granted upon successful completion of
these exams. The college which the student attends awards
credit. Check with your individual college on its credit
granting policies.
Costs for each test given are approximately $90 per test.
Exam fees will be added to your fee account upon enrollment
in the A.P. class.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options
The Ohio State Board of Education has adopted a
policy under which a student may enroll at a
college on a full or part-time basis and complete
courses for high school and college credit.
The program eligibility includes grades 9-12,
acceptance by college and other local criteria.
Program options include enrollment in college
courses for college credit, or for both high
school/college credit.
Guidelines have been established for financial
arrangements for tuition, books, materials and
fees, depending on the enrollment option
selected.
A student and their parent must attend a mandatory
meeting 0n Thursday, February 6th at 7pm. You
must inform the High School Guidance
Department by MARCH 30th of your intent to
participate in the Post-Secondary Enrollment
Option. Detailed information will be presented
at the meeting on Thursday.
Summer
School
 There are many options with regard
to summer school. See your
counselor for more information if
you fail a course this year.
 Do not push a failed course to your
senior year!
Reminders!
 Yearbook – Application/selection process. Mr.
Killian will provide the scheduling number once
you receive his recommendation.
 IMC – Do not register for this course unless you
have a signature from Mrs. Wojtecki.
 Choir – Register for Choir 7053. Your schedule
will be adjusted upon selection by Mr. Pickering
whether you audition for Symphonic Chorale or
participate in Men’s or Women’s Chorus.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Openings for 10th – 12th grades MAY be
available each year depending on
students not returning. See the advisor
(Mrs. Dressig)for further information. An
interview will need to take place prior to
final scheduling. Her signature is required
on your Academic Scheduling Worksheet
in order to register for this class. This is
an important commitment/responsibility
to serving your school.
Computer Maintenance & Repair
I, II, III
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The Computer Maintenance & Repair I program will be a study-oriented course based on
earning CompTIA A+ certification. In this course the student will take apart a computer,
identify parts, be able to assemble a computer, and practice using different operating
systems. Students will also explore the topics of system files, general maintenance,
networking, configuration of hardware and software, and troubleshooting computer
problems. Passing the CompTIA A+ exams will give you the A+ Certification. Earning
certification is optional and must be pursued outside of the classroom.
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There will be some hands on application in the form of “Work Orders,” which will require
you to practice the skills learned in class. However, most of the hands on application will
happen within the Computer Maintenance & Repair II class.
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In order to be considered for this class, you must complete an application and submit it
to Mr. Witschey, room 705, by February 14th. There is a limit to the number of students
that will be accepted.
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Applications are available in the Guidance Office or from Mr. Witschey, room 705.
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Do not register for this course during online scheduling unless you have completed the
application process and Mr. Witschey has signed your Academic Scheduling Worksheet.
To Do List!
1. Get the required signatures from your teachers
2. Obtain parent signature
3. Return :
Scheduling Worksheet
Course Recommendation Waiver form (if applicable)
TO YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER
B Y FEBRUARY 18th
You must have ALL required signatures and classes
properly recommended!
4. Friday, February 21st - Online scheduling during English class
Any changes in your schedule must be made before the start of the
school year.