STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING

2015-2016

By Student Last Names

•A-Co Mrs. Sislowski•Cr-Ha Ms. Hussong•He-Lo Mr. Young•Lu-Pe Ms. Davidson•Pf-Sr Mrs. Brzuski•St-Z Mrs. Williams

Guidance Counselor Assignments

Graduation Requirements

3 SO CIAL STUDIES

4 ENG LISH

4 1/2 E lectives

1 credit in...Business/Tech or

W orld Language orFine Art

1/2 Personal Finance

4 M ATH

1/2 HEALTH & 1/2 PE

3 SCIENCE

21 CREDITS

Earning High School Credits

• Credits are earned each semester

• 1.0 Credit for full-year courses

• 0.5 Credit for one-semester courses

• EXCEPTIONPhysical Education =0.25 credit per semester

Must earn 9 credits to reach 11th grade status

Grades & G.P.A.

• Semester Grades are Recorded on the Transcript (Your academic Record)

• A semester grade is comprised of two quarters and the semester exam.

• GPA is important for Post-High School Plans

• F’s earn no credit and are NEVER removed from the student’s transcript

More information available on the website or in the student planner.

11th Grade MUST Take Courses

English 11 Math Science Government & Economics 1.0 Elective Credit Other requirements not completed

– Personal Finance, Health, PE– Courses previously failed

11th Grade English Courses

11th Grade Math Options(Your teachers are your best guide)

Current Year Math Course Next Year Math Course

Geometry Algebra II/Algebra II-Trigonometry

Algebra II FTS

FTS/Algebra II-Trigonometry Probability and Statistics

Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry Honors Precalculus

Algebra 2 Trig/HA2T and up (Strong Student)

AP Statistics

New this year: Math Elective: Exploring Computer Science through Math

Algebra 1 Prerequisites

11th Grade Science Options(Your teachers are your best guide)

Most Science Courses have a Math Pre-requisite or Co-requisite

11th Grade Social Studies CoursesBoth Economics and Government

are required for Graduation

•Government/Economics•Principles of Government/Economics•AP Government and Politics•AP Economics (Micro&Macro)•AP U.S. History•AP European History

World Language, Fine Art, and/or Business Requirement

• A student must complete one credit from one of the academic areas above in order to graduate.

• The 1.0 credit can be a combination of a half credit from 2 different areas.

Physical Education/Health Health•Required Course (#000911) – ½ CreditPhysical Education

•½ credit required, 2 semesters Leisure/Individual Activities

Competitive Team Games Walking for Fitness Physical Fitness & Yoga Weight Lifting, Speed & Agility Training•Students who participate in SHS Sports may be eligible for PE Waiver, waiving the P.E. requirement. You may also get PE credit through credit flex.

P.E. Waiver• A way to complete one’s Physical Education

requirement.

• Students receive no credit and no grade.

• Student may waive P.E. requirement by completing two full seasons of SHS athletics, cheerleading or marching band.

• Physical Education Waiver Application and more information can be found on the SHS Guidance Website.

• Students may not mix P.E. Waiver with Physical Education classes to meet the requirement. Must have 2 waivers or 2 courses, not one of each.

World Language Options:• French • German • Spanish

• Honors offered for level II and III.

• 2 years of a World Language is recommended for College Entrance

• Must have Prerequisite

• If you earned a D in prerequisite, the next course will be difficult

Fine Art ElectivesMUSIC COURSES• Concert Band• String Orchestra• Concert Choir• Music Appreciation

Other music classes by audition only

ART COURSES• Art I & II • Crafts• Ceramics I & II • Printmaking• Painting • Art Exploration• Drawing and Design • Advanced Placement Studio Art

1 full credit (2 Semesters) of a Fine Art is recommended for College Entrance

Business Courses

REQUIRED: Personal Finance

Family/Consumer Science

• Exploring Childhood

• Foods for Fitness

• College Survival Skills

Industrial Technology Electives

•Woods I & II

•Drafting I & II

•Metals I & II

•Architecture

•Video Technology

•Home Maintenance

Pre-Engineering (Project Lead the Way)

INTRODUCTION TO PRE-ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) – Year 1– Co-requisites: Algebra I, a lab fee will be charged

– This course uses a design development process while enriching problem-solving skills; students create and analyze models using specialized computer software.

•Pathway to Pre-engineering is a four-year course of study integrated into the students’ core curriculum.

•Combination of traditional math and science courses with innovative Pathway to Pre-Engineering courses prepares students for college major in engineering fields.

•Offers the the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.

•Courses engage students through a combination of activities-based, project-based, and problem-based learning.

Polaris Career Center Options• Register ASAP at www.polaris.edu• See Pages 57-60 for Program Options• If accepted:

- indicate course on selection sheet - choose only 3 other courses at SHS

• If waiting on acceptance:

- choose a full schedule at SHS

Honors CoursesThe Honors Student: Does extra Reading…Thoroughly Answers Essay

Questions…Fully Participates in Class Discussions…Does all Homework…Willingly does Research…Commits to Spending Time in Challenging Courses

• Students may change levels within the first 3 days of the semester…with parent permission…Beyond this, changes must be teacher initiated and only for students who are struggling with D’s or F’s

• Will have Required summer readings and/or projects Page 11

P.E. Waiver• A way to complete one’s Physical Education

requirement.

• Students receive no credit and no grade.

• Student may waive P.E. requirement by completing two full seasons of SHS athletics, cheerleading or marching band.

• Physical Education Waiver Application must be fill out and given to your counselor. More information can be found on the SHS Guidance Website.

• Students may not mix P.E. Waiver with Physical Education classes to meet the requirement. Must have 2 waivers or 2 courses, not one of each.

Credit Flexibility• Credit Flexibility allows students to earn credit by

demonstrating academic and skill level performance through a variety of educational options.

• Approved credit awarded through these guidelines will be posted on a student’s transcript and counted as required graduation credit in the related subject area or as an elective.

• A student must complete the Credit Flexibility Application and obtain approval PRIOR to beginning the coursework.

• See the SHS Guidance website for more information and the Application

Athletic Eligibility

• Must pass 5 classes (not including P.E.) the quarter preceding the season

• If a student earns less than 2.0 GPA during the quarter preceding the season of participation, student will be put on an Academic contract

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CCP College Credit Plus

• Earn High School and College Credit at the Same Time

• Students must apply and be accepted by the Post-Secondary Institution

• Both student and parent MUST attend Mandatory Meeting on February 11th & 12th at 6:00 P.M. in Auditorium

• If interested, indicate this when selecting your courses

• At this time, indicate other courses as if you will be at SHS all day

On Line Registration• Will be done at home

• Open February 23, through March 7, 2015

• Go to www.strongnet.org

• Click on Grades in the upper right corner

• Enter you username and password to log into your PowerSchool account

• Click class registration

• Click in the check box to select your classes. Don’t forget to click OK after each class.

• Click submit after all classes have been selected.

• You will be given your PowerSchool Login information in your second period class.

• If you do not see the class you would like, it could be because the teacher did not recommend you for the class or you did not complete the prerequisites

• If this is not the case, see your guidance counselor for help.

• Remember March 7, 2015 is the last day to register.

Things to remember when selecting courses:

• You may choose 1 release period (1st or 8th, NOT both)

• It can be very hard to change electives after the schedule is created.

• Classes can only be dropped during the first 3 days of the semester

• A parent note is needed to drop/change courses• After the 3 days, level changes must be initiated by

the teacher• You must have a plan for making up failed courses.

Scheduling Do’s & Don’ts:

• DO look at YOUR History• DON’T select courses based on friends• DO look at your ability – realistically• DON’T select “easy” courses• DO look at your future plans• DON’T expect to be able to easily

change your electives next year

Keys to a Successful Year…

Become an “Active Studier”…

1. “Reading Over Notes” does NOT work

2. Must make note cards or flashcards

3. Review often and out loud

4. Make Lists of materials to review

5. Moving around while studying can help

6. Check Teacher Websites

7. Ask for help from parents, teachers, & friends.

HOW TO STAY CONNECTED

For General Guidance News, Summer Programs, Deadlines, Test Prep, Website Resources, etc:

TWITTER: General News @ StrongGuidance Scholarship Info @MustangMonies

FACEBOOK: Strongsville High School Guidance

SHS GUIDANCE WEBPAGE

We look forward to seeing you next year!