Welcome to DJHS Curriculum Night
Welcome Mr. Bob Scott
Slide Show Dept. Chairs/Representatives
Presentation
Enrichment/IB Program Mrs. Karen Kendall-Sperry
Jerome PTO
Closing Remarks Mr. Bob Scott
School Resource Officer – Chuck Collier
School Safety and SecurityPersonal and After-School Safety Internet and Social Media
AwarenessBullying and Harassment
Prevention
Key Websites for JeromeSchool Website –http://www.dublinjerome.net ***Staff e-mail addresses are available at the school website.
District Website - http://www.dublinschools.net
Registration for Mass e-mails and school newsletters - http://www.dublinschools.net
Jerome Athleticswww.dublinschools.net/celtics
• Schedules• Team Websites• News• Forms• Contacts• Resources
District Policies
• 7 Period Day
• Semester Credit
• Grading Scale
• Weighted Grades
Freshman Advisory
• May take Freshman Advisory for one semester or all year.
• Freshman Advisory will provide study hall as well as transition to high school help
and academic support.
• Cannot schedule study hall (course numbers 9998/9999) instead of freshman advisory.
Grading ScaleA = 93 - 100
A- = 90 - 92
B+ = 87 - 89
B = 83 - 86
B- = 80 - 82
C+ = 77 - 79
C = 73 - 76
C- = 70 - 72
D+ = 67 -69
D = 63 - 66
D- = 60 - 62
F = 59 - below
Semester Credit • .5 credit awarded for successful
completion of each semester in semester and year-long courses.
• Means that semester average grade in year-long courses will now appear on high school transcripts.
• Important to get off to a strong start.
Weighted Grades
• 5.0 AP and IB courses
• 4.5 Honors courses
(Grades of D+ or lower do not receive weighted credit)
• 4.0 Regular courses
Credit Flexibility
What is Credit Flexibility?
Senate Bill 311 (also known as Ohio Core) enables students to earn units of high school credit based on a demonstration of subject area competency instead of completing hours of classroom instruction.
How can students earn high school credit under the new Credit Flex Program?
Option One- Classroom instruction (traditional)
Option Two- Demonstration of subject area competency through testing and/or other assessments
Option Three- Educational Option/ Independent Plan
How can my child participate in this program?
Once enrolled in high school, Intent Forms and Applications will be available in the Guidance Office with specific timelines in which to apply.
Will the grade earned via Credit Flex appear on the
transcript and be calculated into the GPA?
Yes. It will appear on the transcript just as if the student sat for the class.
Questions?
Please consult with your child’s Guidance Counselor.
Guidance Department
Mrs. Bauer A - EMrs. Rodgers F - K Mr. Bauer L - RhMrs. Russell Ri - Z
Graduation Requirements
Dublin City Schools– 21 Credits
State of Ohio– State Graduation Test
Class of 2018 English 4 units Math 4 units Science 3 units Social Studies 3 units Visual/Performing Arts 1 unit P.E. 1/2 unit Health 1/2 unit Electives 5 units PARCC Assessments/End Of Course
Assessments
MinimumCollege Requirements
English 4 units Math 3 units Science 3 units Social Studies 3 units World Languages 2 units Visual/Performing Arts 1 unit
Work With Your School Counselor
Academic advisement Personal/social counseling College advisement Career advisement
Academic Assistance at the High School
• Content Labs• Teachers• Guidance Counselors• Twilight School• Freshman Advisory
Important Steps:
Schedule requests due to your middle school counselor (Please contact MS Counselor for due date.)
Verification sheets home Important to select alternative
choices for electives as classes with small numbers will not be offered.
Mrs. Lori Davis
Celtic Advisory Program
Celtic Advisory Program
CAP Mission: To help our Freshman students at Dublin Jerome High School experience a positive transition into high school. Students are paired with student mentors and teacher advisors and through those relationships will receive direct, personal guidance in the areas of academics and social issues.
Objectives for Freshmen
Build a positive relationship with Dublin Jerome High School juniors and/or seniors. Complete activities designed to improve academic
achievement and build healthy social relationships. Demonstrate time management and study skills
learned. Discuss transition issues with mentors and in small groups. Practice school traditions and participate in school
clubs and activities. Evaluate the effectiveness of the CAP program and
recommend improvements
Schedule Freshman Advisory is scheduled during the freshman study hall
period. Advisory activities are scheduled once a week. Activities last approximately 20 minutes. Mentors attend Advisory every day. Other Celtic Advisory activities are scheduled outside the
advisory period as well.– For example:
• Celtic Kick-Off/Freshman Orientation• CAP Freshman Football Tailgate• CAP Hockey Night• Dodgeball Tournament• Community Service opportunities
Science
Mrs. Sondra SnodgrassDepartment Chair
Graduation Requirements for Science
Three years of scienceOne year of Physical ScienceOne year of Biological ScienceOne year of any other science
(Most Jerome students take 4 years of science.)
All students should take Physical Science and Biology
Taking Physical Science and Biology does two important things:
1. Meets graduation requirements.
2. Prepares the students for upper level science classes.
Typical Science Sequence Options for Jerome Students Grades 9 and 10*.
Grade Option #1 Option #2 Option #3 Option #4
8th Grade Physical Science
9 Physical Science
Physical Science and Biology
PhysicalScience
Biology
10 Biology Any CourseBiology
and Chemistry
Any Course
11-12 Any Course Any Course Any Course
Any Course
* In any year students may take more than one science course at a time.
• Following Biology, most students will need to take a third science course. Most students choose Chemistry.
• More science courses (Physics, Environmental Science, AP science, and IB science)
Chemistry and Physics are required for an honors
diploma.
The science staff will advise your child about what science courses to take in subsequent years on Advisement Day.
Science Courses:
Physical Science Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology
Continued……. AP Biology (2 periods) AP Chemistry (2 periods) AP Physics C (2 periods) AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2 (1 Period) AP Environmental Science (1 period) IB Biology IB Chemistry IB Environmental Systems IB Physics
(IB are two-year courses)
Alternative Programs in Science:Grades 11-12 only
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium SchoolBiomedical AcademyEnergy and the Environment STEM AcademyEngineering Academy
If you have any further questions, please stop by at
the science table in the commons.
Math
Mrs. Erin BentleyMrs. Bethany Cybak
Co-Department Chairs
Mathematics Course Offerings
• HSCC Algebra I HSCC Algebra II HSCC Honors Algebra II HSCC Geometry Pre Calculus Honors Pre Calculus Calculus Modeling & Quantitative Reasoning
Advanced Placement Statistics Advanced Placement Calculus AB Advanced Placement Calculus BC IB Math Studies IB Math Standard Level IB Math Higher Level
(IB-two year courses) Statistics (semester) Discrete Mathematics (semester)
Graduation Requirements
Students need four (4) math credits for graduation
Students are encouraged to take math for all four (4) years of high school
Course Selection for 2014-2015
Grade 8 Grade 9Algebra I HSCC Geometry
Algebra I A HSCC Algebra I
Honors Geometry HSCC Hon. Algebra IIHSCC Algebra II
Grade Option #1 Option #2 Option #3
8 or Summer School
Algebra I A Algebra I Honors Geometry
9 HSCC Algebra I HSCC Geometry HSCC Algebra II HSCC Hon. Alg. II
10 HSCC Geometry HSCC Algebra II Pre-Calculus Hon. Pre-Calculus
11 HSCC Algebra IIIB Math Studies – Year 1
Pre-CalculusModeling & Quantitative
ReasoningIB Math Studies or
Standard Level – Year 1
CalculusAP Calculus AB or BC
AP StatisticsIB High Level – Year 1
12 Pre-CalculusModeling & Quantitative
ReasoningIB Math Studies – Year 2
CalculusAP Statistics
IB Math Studies or Standard Level – Year 2
IB High Level – Year 2
Typical Mathematics Options for Jerome Students Grades 9 -12.
Expectations of the Honors Student
An honors student is self-motivated, responsible, and reliable. He/She should be hard-working and possess good time-management skills. Honors classes cover more material and are taught at a faster pace than standard math courses.
Honors courses best prepare those students whose goal is to succeed in AP Calculus, AP Statistics, or IB Standard or High Level while in high school.
Standard courses are still college prep courses designed to help students succeed in Calculus and Statistics during their college years.
Calculators:
Graphing calculators are required for ALL courses
TI-84 is highly recommended and allowable on the ACT and the SAT
Course selection should be based on successful completion of previous course and teacher recommendation. Subsequent classes will be addressed on advisement day. Thank You!
Course Selection Recommendations
Language Arts
Mr. Kyle Yaggi Co-Department Chair
Choices for incoming freshmen:
English I
Honors English I
Both courses are aligned with Common Core curriculum which was phased-in this school year.
The emphasis in Grade 9 language arts courses is on building solid writing, reading, language and speaking and listening skills.
How does Honors English I differ from English I?
Accelerated pacing HE1 texts and assignments are more rigorous. Requires increased independent and self-directed
learning Students possess an appreciation of literature and
desire to critically analyze it. Additional emphasis on literary analysis and
argumentation Weighted grade Aligns well with IB and AP
Language Arts Electives
Electives are in addition to English I or Honors English I. They do not replace these core courses.
Language Arts Electives Reading & Study Skills (9-10)
(sem/ 1/2 credit) Individualized Reading (9-12)
(sem/ 1/2 credit) Public Speaking (9-12)
(sem/ 1/2 credit) Test Prep (ACT/SAT)
Continued… Argumentation & Debate (9-12)
(sem/ 1/2 credit) News Writing I (9-12)
(sem/ 1/2 credit) News Writing II (9-12)
(sem OR year- upon completion of News Writing I or by teacher approval)
Continued…
Yearbook (9-12) (year/1 credit)
Broadcast & Video Production I (9-12)(year/1 credit)
Social Studies
Mr. Matt MartinCo-Department Chair
Social StudiesRequirements:
To graduate, students must earn at least 3 credits of social studies.
For American History and American Government, state mandated end-of-
course examinations will be administered.
Freshman Year
Students must take the following course: – Modern World History (1 credit)
Sophomore YearStudents must take one of the following courses:
– United States History (1 credit)– American Studies (1 credit for Social Studies and
1 credit for English)– AP United States History (1 credit)– AP American Studies (1 credit for Social Studies
and 1 credit for English)
Continued……
Students have the option to take one of the following electives, which open up at the sophomore level through the senior level:
- Sociology- Psychology- Economics (digital, or blended learning)
Junior Year
Students must take the following course(s):- American Government (.5 credit); and one of the following:
• Global Politics (.5 credit); or• International Diplomacy (.5 credit)
Continued……
Students also have the option of taking:- AP U.S. Government and Politics (1 credit); or- IB History of the Americas Year 1 and Year 2 (Higher Level)
* This option is a two year commitment
Junior and Senior ElectivesStudents can take the following course(s):
- IB Philosophy Year 1 and 2- IB Psychology (Standard Level)- Sociology- Psychology- Economics (digital/ blended learning)- AP European History- AP World History
Modern WorldLanguages
Mrs. Michele EngbergMrs. Elenita Irwin
Co-Department Chairs
Languages Offered At DJHS
French & IB French German & IB German Japanese Latin Spanish & IB Spanish Chinese
Why A World Language?
Our global economy needs more bilingual citizens
Language learning enriches the high school experience
Required by most colleges and universities
Which Language to Schedule? Student interest higher motivation
greater success
Make the choice to study one language and continue for five years
Proficiency is the Goal
Language Proficiency: One’s ability to use language for real world purposes to accomplish real world linguistic tasks.
Emphasis is on the skills to communicate rather than on memorization of isolated vocabulary and grammar.
Clubs and Travel Opportunities
• Christmas In Stephansplatz | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Physical Education & Health Department
Mr. Nathan MaustDepartment Chair
Requirements To Graduate
PE 930 .25 Credit Grade: 9-12
PE 931 .25 Credit Grade: 9-12
Health 921 .50 Credit Grade: 10-12
Phys. Ed. Electives
PE 932 Elective Grade: 11-12 PE 934 Personal Grade: 10-12 Physical Fitness PE Helper Grade: 11-12
Physical Education Curriculum
Group InstructionIndividual Instruction
Group Instruction Archery Badminton/Pickle ball Basketball/Volleyball Indoor Soccer Floor Hockey/Handball Super Circuit-weight training Softball/Flag Football Tennis Table Tennis
PE WaiverStudents who have participated in District-sponsored interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading for at least two (2) seasons while enrolled in grades 9-11 may be excused from one-quarter (.25 credit) of high school physical education requirements.
• Students can participate in one year of two different eligible
activities or sports, or two years of the same eligible sport or activity.
• Club activities or sports are not eligible for the waiver.
• Seniors will not be eligible to apply for the waiver.
• If your student is interested in this waiver option and he/she is eligible to complete this
option, an application is in the Couse Selection Handbook on page 6 or can be picked up in the
guidance office.
• Students electing such an option shall complete one-quarter (.25 credit) unit or more in PE
classes , which is designated by the BOE as meeting the high school curriculum requirements.
• If a student gets cut, quits, or becomes academically ineligible or removed from a team and does not participate in 2 additional activities, they will need to complete the PE requirement for graduation.
• A high school student who has not fulfilled their PE requirement prior to the beginning of their senior year will be scheduled into PE classes.
Enrichment Specialist
Mrs. Karen Kendall-Sperry
International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
• • IB CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) Project Open House also on March 4 at
6:00 – 8:00PM.
• Come and see IB student’s work and display and attend the informational meeting.
Other Departments
Applied Science Business Performing Arts Special Education Visual Arts
The previous slide contains departments whose courses will fill electives.
Each of our departments has a booth in the commons to answer your questions.