Transcript Physical Science and Biology

Welcome to DJHS
Curriculum Night
Welcome
Mr. Bob Scott
Slide Show
Presentation
Dept. Chairs/Representatives
Enrichment/IB Program
Mrs. Karen Kendall-Sperry
Jerome PTO
Closing Remarks
Mr. Bob Scott
School Resource Officer – Chuck
Collier
 School
Safety and Security
 Personal and After-School Safety
 Internet and Social Media
Awareness
 Bullying and Harassment
Prevention
Key Websites for Jerome
School 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 Athletics
www.dublinschools.net/celtics
• Schedules
• Team Websites
• News
• Forms
• Contacts
• Resources
District Policies
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7 Period Day
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Semester Credit
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Grading Scale
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Weighted Grades
Freshman Advisory
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May take Freshman Advisory for one
semester or all year.
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Freshman Advisory will provide study hall
as well as transition to high school help
and academic support.
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Cannot schedule study hall (course
numbers 9998/9999) instead of freshman
advisory.
Grading Scale
A = 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
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.5 credit awarded for successful
completion of each semester in semester
and year-long courses.
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Means that semester average grade in
year-long courses will now appear on high
school transcripts.
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Important to get off to a strong start.
Weighted Grades
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5.0 AP and IB courses
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4.5 Honors courses
(Grades of D+ or lower do not
receive weighted credit)
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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
Mrs. Rodgers
Mr. Bauer
Mrs. Russell
A-E
F-K
L - Rh
Ri - Z
Graduation Requirements
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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
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Minimum
College Requirements
 English
 Math
 Science
 Social
Studies
 World Languages
 Visual/Performing Arts
4 units
3 units
3 units
3 units
2 units
1 unit
Work With Your School Counselor
Academic advisement
 Personal/social counseling
 College advisement
 Career advisement
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Academic Assistance at the High School
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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
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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
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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 Snodgrass
Department Chair
Graduation Requirements for Science
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Three years of science
One year of Physical Science
One year of Biological Science
One 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
Physical
Science
8th Grade
9
Physical
Science
Physical Science
and Biology
Physical
Science
Biology
Any
Course
Any
Course
10
Biology
Any Course
Biology
and
Chemistry
11-12
Any Course
Any Course
Any
Course
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Option #4
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
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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
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(IB are two-year courses)
Alternative Programs in Science:
Grades 11-12 only
 Columbus
Zoo & Aquarium School
 Biomedical Academy
 Energy and the Environment
STEM Academy
 Engineering Academy
If you have any further
questions, please stop by at
the science table in the
commons.
Math
Mrs. Erin Bentley
Mrs. Bethany Cybak
Co-Department Chairs
Offerings
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HSCC Algebra I
HSCC Algebra II
HSCC Honors Algebra II
HSCC Geometry
Pre Calculus
Honors Pre Calculus
Calculus
Modeling & Quantitative Reasoning
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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
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Course Selection for 20142015
Grade 8
Grade 9
Algebra I
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HSCC Geometry
Algebra I A
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HSCC Algebra I
Honors Geometry
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HSCC Hon. Algebra II
HSCC Algebra II
Typical Mathematics Options for Jerome Students
Grades 9 -12.
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 II
IB Math Studies – Year 1
Pre-Calculus
Modeling & Quantitative
Reasoning
IB Math Studies or
Standard Level – Year 1
Calculus
AP Calculus AB or BC
AP Statistics
IB High Level – Year 1
12
Pre-Calculus
Modeling & Quantitative
Reasoning
IB Math Studies – Year 2
Calculus
AP Statistics
IB Math Studies or
Standard Level – Year 2
IB High Level – Year 2
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
Recommendations
Course selection should be based on
successful completion of previous
course and teacher recommendation.
Subsequent classes will be addressed
on advisement day. Thank You!
Language Arts
Mr. Kyle Yaggi
Co-Department Chair
Choices for incoming freshmen:
 English
I
 Honors
English I
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courses are aligned with
Common Core curriculum which
was phased-in this school year.
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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?
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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)
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 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 Martin
Co-Department Chair
Social Studies
Requirements:
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To graduate, students must earn at least
3 credits of social studies.
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For American History and American
Government, state mandated end-ofcourse examinations will be administered.
Freshman Year
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must take the
following course:
– Modern World History (1 credit)
Sophomore Year
Students 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 Electives
Students 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 World
Languages
Mrs. Michele Engberg
Mrs. 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
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Which Language to Schedule?
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Student interest  higher motivation 
greater success
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Make the choice to study one language and
continue for five years
Proficiency is the Goal
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Language Proficiency: One’s ability to
use language for real world purposes to
accomplish real world linguistic tasks.
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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 Maust
Department Chair
Requirements To Graduate
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PE 930
PE 931
Health 921
.25 Credit Grade: 9-12
.25 Credit Grade: 9-12
.50 Credit Grade: 10-12
Phys. Ed. Electives
PE 932 Elective
 PE 934 Personal
Physical Fitness
 PE Helper
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Grade: 11-12
Grade: 10-12
Grade: 11-12
Physical Education Curriculum
 Group
Instruction
 Individual Instruction
Group Instruction
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Archery
Badminton/Pickle ball
Basketball/Volleyball
Indoor Soccer
Floor Hockey/Handball
Super Circuit-weight training
Softball/Flag Football
Tennis
Table Tennis
PE Waiver
Students 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.
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Students can participate in one
year of two different eligible
activities or sports, or two years
of the same eligible sport or
activity.
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Club activities or sports are not
eligible for the waiver.
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Seniors will not be eligible to
apply for the waiver.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
International Baccalaureate
(IB) Programme
Mrs. Karen Kendall-Sperry
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• 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
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 The
previous slide contains
departments whose courses will fill
electives.
 Each
of our departments has a booth in
the commons to answer your questions.