Transcript 8th Grade Parent and Student Orientation

Welcome to Solon High School
#WeAreSC
WELCOME TO SOLON HIGH SCHOOL
TONIGHT’S EXPLORATION PROCEDURE
There are 3 exploration student groups
1. Athletics – Gym
2. Music/Drama – Music Wing
3. Clubs – Cafeteria
 There are 3 different colored tickets
1. Blue
2. Yellow
3. White
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION
1. Color
2. Perforation
3. Bags On Tables (What are you interested in?)
STOP – BLUE – MRS. KOSIOREK - BACK
STOP – YELLOW – MRS. BROWNLOW - SIDE
STOP – WHITE – MR. FRAZIER - BACK
Welcome to Solon High School
Ninth Grade Orientation
Solon High Guidance Department
Mrs. Cynthia Russell
A-C
349-6242
[email protected]
Mr. Rick Nowak
D-Ho
349-6243
[email protected]
Mrs. Ann Trocchio, Director
Hp-Mc
349-7407
[email protected]
Mrs. Kathleen Kinney
Md-See
349-7307
[email protected]
Mr. Brad Sims
Sef-Z
349-6241
[email protected]
Mrs. Laura Gordon
Secretary 349-7304
Solon High School Guidance Webpage:
[email protected]
www.solonschools.org, High School, Guidance
SHS PROFILE
• One of 46 schools statewide to receive Ohio
All A Awards
• Gold Medal Best rating in 2016 U.S.
News & World Report Best High Schools
• Top ranked Ohio School on the U.S. News
Best STEM Schools in the nation for
demonstrating student success in AP
science, math, engineering and computer
science
SHS Post-Secondary Selections
•Four-year College &
Two-year College
95%
•Business, Technical School,
Military, or Work
5%
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
•Over 10% of the CLASS OF 2016
•Highest number in the state
•Top 100 in the country
-Finalists
-Commended
-National Achievement
SAT RESULTS
ELA + Math
•National Average
•SHS Class of 2016
•SHS Top 10%
1002
1232
1400-1600
ACT RESULTS
Composite Scores
•National Average
•SHS Class of 2016
•SHS Top 10%
20.8
26
34.7
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
PROGRAM
•In 2016, 50% of our student
body sat for 1,844 exams
•90% received college credit
for their scores
SHS Four Year Advising Plan
9th
10th
11th
12th
Monitor academic
progress
Review course selections
and credits toward
graduation
Monitor academic
progress
Review course selections
and credits toward
graduation
Monitor academic
progress
Review course selections
and credits toward
graduation
Monitor academic
progress
Review course selections
and credits toward
graduation
ACT Practice
AP Exams
State Testing
PSAT Practice Testing
AP Exams
State Testing
PSAT
ACT
SAT
AP Exams
State Testing
ACT
SAT
AP Exams
State Testing
Meet with students
in the
Freshman Mentoring
Program.
Classroom counseling.
Naviance registration and
Career Interest Profiler.
Assist students in updating
resume.
Introduce EXCEL TECC.
Classroom counseling.
Naviance investigation of
colleges and careers.
Assist students in
completing resume.
Continue career and
college planning.
Classroom counseling.
Naviance use for college
preparation.
Implement the college
and post-SHS planning
process.
Applications, essays, and
scholarship information.
Classroom counseling.
Individual meetings to
create college, career,
and academic success
plans.
Individual meetings to
create college, career,
and academic success
plans.
Individual meetings to
create college, career,
and academic success
plans.
Individual meetings to
finalize college, career,
and academic success
plans.
Transition support.
Complete 21 course credits
Our District’s Course Requirements
Units
Required
English Language Arts
4 Units
Mathematics
4 Units
Science
3 Units
Social Studies
3 Units
Health
.5 Units
Physical Education
.5 Units
Fine Arts
1 Units
Electives
5 Units
Requirements
for all students
Complete 21
course credits
Take seven required
state tests
Earn diploma
through one of
three options
Class of 2020 and above
Take seven required state tests
1.
2.
3.
4.
English I (9)
English II (10)
Algebra 1
Geometry
5. Biology
6. American History
7. American
Government
All students
must take all
seven tests
Three Graduation Options
18 points on state tests
College readiness score on
national test
Industry certification and a workreadiness score on WorkKeys
Performance
Level
Graduation
Points
Advanced
5
Accelerated
4
Proficient
3
Basic
2
Limited
1
4
Earn at least four points in
English tests
4
Earn at least four points in
math tests
6
Earn at least six points in
science and social tests
College Entrance Recommendations
(Minimum)
•4 years of English
•4 years of Math
(including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry)
•3 - 4 years of Science
(including Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
•3 - 4 years of Social Studies
•2 - 3 years of World Language
•1 year of fine, applied or performing arts
Honors Diploma
Need SEVEN of these Eight Criteria
• 4 credits of English
• 4 credits of Math (Alg I, II, Geom and higher)
• 4 credits of Science (including Chemistry and Physics)
• 4 credits of Social Studies
• 3 credits of World Language OR 2 credits each of
two World Languages
• 1 credit of Fine Arts
• 3.5 GPA on 4.0 scale (through the end of senior year)
• 27 ACT OR 1210 SAT (SAT combined CR/M scores)
Athletic Eligibility for Incoming Ninth Graders
 Bylaw 4-4-4: A student enrolled in the first grading period after
advancement from the eighth grade must have passed a
minimum of five of all subjects carried the preceding grading
period in which the student was enrolled.
Bylaw 4-4-7: Summer school and other educational options may
not be used to substitute for failure to meet the academic
standards specified in Bylaw 4 during the last grading period of the
school year.
EXAMPLE OF DETERMINING ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
GRADES 9-12
Passing grades must have been earned in a minimum of five onecredit courses, or equivalent, in the grading period immediately
preceding the sport. PE classes do not count toward eligibility.
Subject
English 9
Spanish 1
P.E.
Algebra 1
World Hist
Band
Science
Total Credit
Grade
A
C
P
B
B
A
A
Credit &Duration
1.00
YEAR
1.00
YEAR
0.50
YEAR
1.00
YEAR
1.00
YEAR
1.00
YEAR
1.00
YEAR
6.50
*Must carry at least 5 classes both semesters.
Factor
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Credits
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
6.00 = eligible for
athletics
Honors & AP Courses
• SHS offers 8 honors courses and 28 Advanced
Placement courses.
• Courses available to ninth graders include Honors
English 9, Honors Algebra II, Honors Geometry,
Honors Biology and AP World History.
• Ninth grade recommendations are made by eighth
grade teachers.
• CONTACT SMS teachers/school counselors for
questions about grade 8 recommendations.
WEIGHTED GRADES
GRADES FOR COURSES ARE WEIGHTED AT TWO LEVELS:
REGULAR
COURSE WEIGHT
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
HONOR
COURSE WEIGHT
A=
B=
C=
D=
F=
4.5
3.375
2.25
1.0
0
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
COURSE WEIGHT
A=
B=
C=
D=
F=
5.0
3.75
2.5
1.0
0
Students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the AP
exam for each course in May. Many colleges award
college credit and/or advancement based on AP scores
upon college enrollment.
GRADES AND GRADE REPORTS
• Grades are accessible on Power School
throughout the quarter to monitor student
progress
• End of quarter grades are accessible via
Power School
• The same parent code and student codes
from SMS will be used at SHS
Academic Supports
Solon High School is proud to offer academic
supports and interventions to all students:
• Classroom-based interventions
• Peer tutoring
• Academic Labs/Resource Center
• Opportunity for Peer Study Groups
• Before/after school support from student’s
teachers
• Academic coaching by
counselors/administrators/psychologists
Important Scheduling Considerations
Students should choose courses that fit their academic
goals and interests.
Students should follow teacher recommendations but
also consider time management, and aim for a healthy
balance.
Students do NOT have to take honors or AP courses to
be admitted to colleges and universities. Finding the
right individual academic balance is most important.
Enter the hours you plan to spend
on each activity to determine
how much of a course load you
may be able to realistically
manage.
9th Grade Course Planning
• There are seven periods in the school day. Ninth graders take at least FIVE
classes each semester and often Physical Education.
• Students must pass five classes for athletic eligibility (excluding Phys Ed).
• Ninth grade courses: English, Math, Science, World History, Phys Ed,
Elective(s)
• Study Hall is recommended for ninth graders.
• Course recommendations are from SMS.
EXAMPLE #1
English 9 CP
Biology
Algebra I
World History
Physical Ed.
Spanish 2
Study Hall
EXAMPLE #2
English 9 CP
Biology
Pre Algebra &
Algebra I block
World History
Physical Ed.
Study Hall
EXAMPLE #3
English 9 Honors
Honors Biology
Honors Geometry
AP World History
Physical Ed.
Band or Choir
French 2
EXAMPLE #4
English 9 CP
Biology
Algebra I
World History
Physical Ed.
Spanish I
Study Hall/Elective
EXAMPLE #5
English 9 Honors
Biology
Honors Algebra II
World History
Physical Ed.
Spanish 2
Study Hall
What if my child can’t fit Physical
Education on his/her schedule or may
not get the particular Physical
Education class requested?
Students may take the two semester Physical Education
classes at ANY TIME during their four years at SHS.
Students may choose zero period Physical Education which
adds a class period to the day.
Students may request a particular Physical Education class;
however, scheduling constraints may dictate an alternate
placement.
What if my child is NOT
recommended for a course
he/she wants to take?
 If your student decides to take a nonrecommended course, you must complete the
Scheduling Risk Form (available online at
www.solonschools.org, High School, Guidance or in SMS Guidance
Office).
 The form states that if the student chooses to
drop this course during the school year, it will
be noted on the transcript as a WF (Withdraw
Failing).
Where can I find more information
or answers to my specific
questions?
 For questions about class recommendations
contact SMS teachers/SMS school counselor.
 For general questions about courses, requirements,
and academic programming see the Program of
Studies available on the Solon High School
webpage.
Welcome to SHS
Meet SC, Connect SC, Succeed SC
and
BE SC
Class of 2021