Welcome Parents!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
EARNING A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!
Earning Credits
What is a credit?
- a unit earned per class passed
- determined by hours in class
1 = full year
½ = semester
¼ = semester
English – 4
Math – 4 (algebra II) Science – 3
Social Studies – 3
P.E.- ½ (2 semesters)or 2 waivers Fine Arts- 1
Health – ½
Financial Literacy – ½ Electives – 5 ½
TOTAL = 22
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS MUST INCLUDE…
• Math must include 1 unit of Algebra II
• Science must include 1 unit of biology, 1 unit of physical science, and 1 unit of advanced science
• Social Studies must include 1 unit of World History, 1 unit of U.S. History, and 1 unit of Government & Economics
• PE must be 2 semesters @ ¼ credit each semester or 2 PE Waivers
• ½ unit of Financial Literacy
Class of 2018 and beyond will take the State PBA’s
…test plans have changed multiple times!
USE THE 4-YEAR PLANNER
Students may plan backwards using the
planning sheet
Helps students set goals for classes they
would like to reach
Must become familiar with course pre-
requisites
Large variety of options!
4 YEAR CREDIT PLANNING
CREDITS 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH
English 4 English I English II English III English IV
Math 4
Science 3 Honors Phys. Sci Honors Biology Chemistry AP Biology
Honors Physiology AP Chemistry Social Studies 3
Health ½
Physical Ed. 2 @ ¼
Fine Art 1
Financial Literacy ½ $$$$
Electives 5 ½
TOTAL 22
WHAT LEVEL OF EACH SUBJECT?
PRIMARY KEYS TO CONSIDER
Non-CP vs. CP vs. Honors vs. AP
1. Consider current level
a) Challenge yourself: How are current grades and effort levels
b) Talk to instructor and parents
2. Qualified Gifted
a) automatically permitted to take the next Honors / AP offering in course sequence
b) received notification letter(GIS Letter)
WHAT LEVEL OF EACH SUBJECT?
PRIMARY KEYS TO CONSIDER
What if student did not receive letter or is not automatically qualified?
Honors English I
Application and writing samples through English classes
Has Student completed prerequisite?
Example: DID NOT receive GIS letter but have already completed Algebra II
The next class is Pre-Calculus!
WHAT’S BETTER? DIFFICULT TO ANSWER
Get “A’s” in easy classes?
Academic Rigor
Increased stimulation
Better prepared for TESTS Ready to take college
level classes…and succeed
Weighted grades More work?
GPA may not be as high
We have raised the bar and provided an opportunity for
individual growth.
Get “B’s” in Honors classes?
English 1
Honors Algebra 1 CP World History CP Science
Art………1/2 credit Spanish II
**Study Hall
………..1 credit
………..1 credit
………..1 credit
………..1 credit
Health………1/2 credit
………..1 credit
**Study Hall
CONSTRUCT A SCHEDULE…MAP THE DAY
7 PERIODS IN THE DAY
Semester 1 Semester 2
**Students request study halls during scheduling process.
Enter these codes to add study hall to your request.
SH S1 = 1st semester study hall SH S2 = 2ND semester study hall
Freshman Course Scheduler 2015
Follow the steps below to select courses for the 2015-2016 school year. Choices have been limited to help students understand options within each discipline. If there is no course option that students feel they are qualified to take, simply write the name of the course in the space at the bottom.
Instructions:
1. Students must have a total of 6 classes per semester...make note of credit value to determine course length (ie: ½ - semester, ¼ - semester, 1- full year)
Students may take up to 7 classes per day.
2. Students do not control the semester in which a course is offered.
3. Begin with Graduation Requirements*.
4. Each study hall is a semester in length.
5. Do NOT schedule lunch!
6. Follow Pre-requisites in the Program of Studies and discuss course selections with instructors.
This is not a registration form. Use this worksheet to plan student coursework and to assist in completing online student requests.
FRESHMAN COURSE SCHEDULER
Course options (course descriptions available in the Program of Studies)
1st semester
2nd semester
credit
*pick 1 CP English I, Honors English I
*pick 1 Algebra I, CP Algebra I, Honors Algebra I, Geometry, CP Geometry, Honors Geometry
*pick 1 Physical Science, CP Physical Science, Honors Physical Science, Honors Biology
*pick 1 World History, CP World History, AP World History Below are optional Graduation Requirements
*Health / PE Health ½, PE ¼
Student must have plan for PE Waiver
*Fine Art Intro to Art ½, Photography ½, Sculpture ½, Choir, Band, History of Rock/Pop Music;
other options please see Program of Studies
*Finance Introduction to Personal Finance (½) Foreign
Language
Spanish I, II, III; French I, II, III; German I, II, III
Below student may select alternative electives from course list
SOME FRESHMAN NEEDS!
1) Have a plan for PE….waivers or taking classes (need 2 either way) 2) If not taking PE…sign up for at least 2 semester requirements in 9th
grade.
½ Art & Health
½ Art & ½ Art
½ Health & Intro to Personal Finance
½ Art & Intro to Personal Finance
Full credit art classes (performing arts) can change your plan
***Intro to Personal Finance is geared to 11th and 12th graders.
Need to account for these requirements as student plans next 4 years.
To receive a waiver for physical
education a student must:
1) complete two activities to receive
physical education waiver.
2) complete one activity by end of the
junior year.
3) complete both activities by the end
of 1
stsemester of the senior year.
PE WAIVER
The physical education waiver must be fulfilled
by completing
2 seasons of an activity
or
2 years of ROTC
A student MAY NOT COMBINE one physical
education class and one season of an activity.
A student may not combine 1 ROTC with 1
Activity.
List of activities available in Program of Studies PE WAIVER CONTINUED…
WHEN PLANNING THE SCHEDULE REMEMBER
THESE IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
1) MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS PER GRADE LEVEL.
2) MINIMUM CLASSES PER DAY
9th = 6 classes (1 study hall per day) 3) MEET ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
►
4
thnine weeks grades count for fall eligibility
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Must be passing 5 CREDIT GRANTING classes
with a 67% minimum average of all classes
►
PE and Study Hall DO NOT count as 1 of the 5
►
Summer school credits cannot be use to
establish eligibility
Students apply to college / university
After acceptance, register for classes
during summer
Take college classes
Earn college credit hours and equivalent
high school credit
►
Mandatory information meeting Feb. 18,
2015 at SHS 6:00pm
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS
REQUEST A FULL SCHEDULE AT SHS…THEN
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Available at: www.springboro.org
1. Go to “Schools” and choose SHS
2. Click on “GUIDANCE”
3. Go to 2015-2016 Program of Studies Class descriptions and programs for help in planning
*All guidance presentations and power points are also on this website.
REGISTRATION WEB SITE
AND2015-16 PROGRAM OF STUDIES
ARE LINKED THROUGH THE HIGH SCHOOL WEB PAGE
ONLINE SCHEDULING DIRECTIONS
The Guidance Department has created various power points that guide students step by step through the course request process.
Access these presentations on the Guidance Web Page.
ONLINE SCHEDULING DIRECTIONS…BRIEF OVERVIEW
1. Go to https://sispublic.swoca.net
2. Enter your UserName and Password from the front of this page.
3. “Course Requests” screen will appear. Navigate the drop down menus to select courses.
4. After Finalizing your list of requests, click the REVIEW REQUESTS button.
5. Once satisfied with your requests, click the SUBMIT REQUESTS button.
***Please note: SUBMIT REQUESTS can only be done once.
After submitting, the system will not allow changes to requests.
All changes will be done through the guidance counselor.
1) Colored log in credentials…Online directions Make note of periods, O vs. 0! Case sensitive
2) White “Course Scheduler” Worksheet…2 sided 4 year planner
Current year class planner
3) White “Course Offerings”…lists all classes available at SHS.
WHAT ARE STUDENTS RECEIVING TOMORROW?
SCHEDULING DATES
The on-line scheduler is open until Tuesday, Feb. 17th at midnight.
Return GIS letters to Guidance Office by Wednesday, Feb. 18th.
Student requests will be passed out at Junior High tomorrow morning.
Please remember course selections are requests only.
Electives are subject to availability.
Only Core Academics are guaranteed.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Course offerings and dates will
be available after Spring Break
First come, first served.
Fills up quickly!
SCHEDULE CHANGES?
1) Parents and students need to
communicate about student goals and
expectations
2) Students should consult with parents,
teachers, and guidance staff regarding
decisions and course selections.
3) NO STUDENT SCHEDULE CHANGES WILL
BE MADE AFTER MARCH 31, 2015.
CONTACTING THE HIGH SCHOOL
If you feel a mistake has been made, please email us with your concern
Mr. Jim Collins A-E [email protected] Mrs. Jen Bohinc F-K [email protected] Mr. Ryan Wilhite L-R [email protected]
Mrs. Tammy Zimmer S-Z [email protected]
