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STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING
2014-2015
Guidance Counselor Assignments
By Student Last Names
•A-Co
Mrs. Sislowski
•Cr-Ha
Mrs. Barnes
•He-Lo
Mr. Young
•Lu-Pe
Mrs. Davidson
•Pf-Sr
Mrs. Brzuski
•St-Z
Mrs. Williams
Graduation Requirements
21 CREDITS
4 ENGLISH
4 MATH
3 SCIENCE
3 SOCIAL STUDIES
1/2 Personal Finance
1/2 HEALTH & 1/2 PE
1 credit in...
Business/Tech or
World Language or
Fine Art
4 1/2 Electives
Selection Guide
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Earning High School Credits
• Credits are earned each semester
• 1.0 Credit for full-year courses
• 0.5 Credit for one-semester courses
• EXCEPTION
Physical Education =0.25 credit per semester
Must earn 4 credits to reach 10th 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.
9th Grade
MUST Take Courses
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English 9
Math
Science
U.S. History
Physical Education (unless PE Waiver Eligible)
Elective (Totaling 1.0 credits)
9th Grade English Options
• English 9
• English 9 Honors
9th Grade Math Options
Current Year Math Course
Next Year Math Course
Geometry / Honors Geometry
Alg2Trig / Honors Alg2 Trig
Algebra 1 / Honors Algebra 1 Geometry / Honors Geometry
Math 8 (with A, B, or C)
Algebra 1
Most Students in this category
For students not ready Alg 1
By Teacher Recommendation Only
Integrated Math/Alg 1 Block
Don’t worry, none of
your teachers will
look like this
9th Grade Science Options
•CPE Science
•Honors Biology
Note the math co-requisite for each Science course
Next Year Math Course
Next Year Science Course
Integrated/Algebra Block
CPE Science
Algebra 1
CPE Science
Geometry
CPE Science OR Honors Biology
Honors Geometry and up
Honors Biology
9th Grade Social Studies Options
• Principles of U.S. History
• U.S. History
• U.S. History Honors
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
Physical Education
•½ credit required, 2 semesters
•“Foundation of Physical Activity” is the Prerequisite for all other
P.E. Courses
•Remaining .25 credit may be selected from
the following:
Leisure/Individual Activities
Competitive Team Games
Walking for Fitness
Physical Fitness & Yoga
Zero Period Advanced Strength Training
•Students who participate in SHS Sports may be eligible for PE
Waiver, waiving the P.E. Requiremen.
Health – To be taken 10th Grade Year
•Required Course (#000911) – ½ Credit
World Language Options:
• French 1
• German I
• Spanish I
• 2 years of a World Language is
recommended for College Entrance
•Students who struggle with reading may
struggle in these courses.
Fine Art Electives
MUSIC COURSES
• Freshman Band
• Freshman String Orchestra
• Freshman Chorus
Other music classes by audition only
ART COURSES
• Art I
• Crafts
• Ceramics I & II
• Printmaking
• Painting
• Art Exploration
• Drawing and Design
1 full credit (2 Semesters) of a Fine Art is
recommended for College Entrance
Business Courses
• Required: Personal Finance
(To be taken during 10th grade year)
ELECTIVES
• Keyboarding
• Business Communications
• Entrepreneurship
• Management & International Business
• Microsoft Office Desktop Applications
• Adobe Design Workshop
Industrial Technology Electives
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Woods I
Drafting I
Metals I
Video Technology
Home Maintenance
Honors Courses
The 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
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.
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
Sample
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ENGLISH
ALGEBRA I
CPE SCIENCE
U.S. HISTORY
Study Hall/Lunch
WORLD LANG
STUDY HALL
PE
Grade Schedules
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ENGLISH
ALGEBRA I
CPE SCIENCE
U.S. HISTORY
Study Hall/Lunch
WORLD LANG
STUDY HALL
KEYBOARDING
Students are NOT able to pick the periods of their courses.
Athletic Eligibility
• All incoming 9th graders must pass a minimum of
5 classes during the 4th quarter of the 8th grade
year
• If a student earns less than 2.0 GPA during the 4th
quarter of the 8th grade year, student will be put on
an Academic contract
• At SHS, must pass 5 classes (not including P.E.)
the quarter preceding the season
• FALL SPORTS:
CROSS-COUNTRY, SOCCER, FOOTBALL,
GOLF, VOLLEYBALL, GIRLS TENNIS
PSEOP
Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program
• Get High School and College Credit at the Same Time
• Students must apply and be accepted by the PostSecondary Institution (requires specific GPA and Placement Test score)
• Students must have a high school GPA in order to apply
• Both student and parent MUST attend Mandatory
Meeting on March 6, 2014 1:00pm or 6:30 pm SHS
Auditorium
Hints for Parents
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Support Student’s use of Planner
Check the PASS Program
Establish regular time and place for Homework
Check for teacher websites
Students MUST become “Active Studiers”…
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
Things to remember
when selecting courses:
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The high school has an 8 period day
Select English, Math, Science, & Social Studies
5 class periods minimum (Not including P.E.)
Lunch 1 period
Electives
Maximum of 7 classes
Teacher recommendations are the best guide to
choosing the right courses
Scheduling Do’s & Don’ts:
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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…
• Write down all assignments and tests
(Planner)
• Study/Review Daily (Notecards for Vocab)
• Complete all Assignments
• Take Notes
• Check for Teacher Websites
• Ask for Help from Parents, Teachers,
Friends
• Plan for Tests
We look forward to
seeing you next
year!