Transcript OLENTANGY ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SCHEDULING

OLENTANGY ORANGE
HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE SCHEDULING
2017-2018
Welcome Parents
PRESENTATION GOALS
Review Graduation Requirements
Explain this year’s course scheduling
process
Answer commonly asked questions about
scheduling
Provide tips for the “Schedule Request
Sheet”
Provide contact information for assistance
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Dr. Kathy McFarland– Principal
Mrs. Jessica Mamais – Assistant Principal
Mrs. Karen Sedoti – Assistant Principal
Mr. Trond Smith – Assistant Principal
Mr. John Betz –Director of Athletics
GUIDANCE TEAM
Mrs. Pam Otten (Last Names A – C)
Mr. Steve Gunther (Last Names D – H)
Mr. Matt Baumgartner (Last Names I – M)
Mrs. Laura Carder (Last names N – Sd)
Mrs. Debbie Harry (Last names Se – Z)
OLENTANGY LOCAL SCHOOL
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
CLASS OF 2021
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health
Physical Education
Art
Electives (additional credits)
Total Credits
4
4
3
3
.50
.50
1
6
Credits
Credits
Credits
Credits
Credit
Credit or Waiver
Credit
Credits
22
Credits
GRAD REQUIREMENTS
CONTINUED
Mathematics must include one credit of Algebra 2.
OLSD has a policy that exempts students from the PE credit if they
participate in two full seasons of interscholastic athletics, marching
band or cheerleading, or a Junior ROTC program for two years.
By qualifying for a PE Waiver, a student does not earn credit and therefore still
needs a total of 22 credit hours to graduate
Science must include one credit of Physical Science, one credit of Life
Science and one advanced study science.
Social Studies must include .5 credit of American History, .5 credit of
World History and .5 credit of American Government
All students must receive instruction in economics and financial
literacy. The OLSD covers this curriculum in the required Economics
course.
HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
•
College Prep English
College Prep Math
College Prep Science
4
4
4
Credits
Credits
Credits
Including Chemistry and Physics
College Prep Social Studies
4
Credits
Foreign Language
3
Credits
Visual or Performing Art
1
Credit
27 or above on ACT
3.5 or higher GPA
(Students only need 7 of 8 requirements)
NEW OHIO GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
HB 487 requires students take, and earn
points, on specific end of course exams
Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, American
History, American Government, English 9
and English 10
NEW OHIO GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
Meet one of following three:
1.
2.
3.
Earn a cumulative passing score on seven end-of-course exams. The
scores will be set by the State Board of Education.
Earn a “remediation-free” score on a nationally recognized college
admission exam such as ACT or SAT. The state of Ohio will pay for
all 11th grade students in the class of 2018 and beyond to take the
exam free of charge.
Earn a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized
credential or a state-issued license for practice in a career and achieve
a score that demonstrates workforce readiness and employability on
a job skills assessment
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION/HEALTH
OPTIONS
Traditional PE classes– Team Activities & Fitness,
Dual Activities & Fitness, Activities & Fitness
Summer Online PE
Lifetime Fitness PE
Online PE
PE Waiver
Traditional Health class taught during a
period of one semester or online Health
for one semester. Also online in summer.
SCHEDULING TIMELINE
Students received a paper copy of the High School
Course Planning Guide. It is also available on the district
website.
Counselors reviewed requirements for honors and
regular diplomas, awards at graduation and suggested
tracks of study (see High School Course Planning Guide).
Students received an orange Course Request Form.
Counselors reviewed the process for completing the
Course Request Form.
COURSE REQUEST FORM
The “Course Request Form” is designed to
be a guide for students as they make
decisions about their course request for
next year.
It is on orange card stock.
COURSE REQUEST FORM – PAGE 1
COURSE REQUEST FORM – PAGE 2
SCHEDULING TIMELINE
Jan. 19 - Jan. 24: Students will complete Course
Request Form. Students should not leave a spot for
lunch. It will be scheduled automatically.
Jan. 19 - Jan. 24: Teachers will advise students on their
course selection. Teachers will initial, approve/not
approve, make recommendations on student choices.
Jan. 19 - Jan. 24: After having a conversation with their
teachers, your students should bring their course request
sheet home to have a scheduling conversation with
you. Students must obtain a parent signature on
the completed Course Request Form.
Jan. 25: All Course Request Forms should be completed
and turned in to the middle school.
.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Verification
After all students have completed their initial
course requests, the total course requests will be
reviewed to decide which courses can be offered
(based on enrollment requests) and to make
decisions about hiring staff for the 2017-2018
school year.
Once the master schedule is built, a class
schedule is developed from the course requests.
Courses are built based upon requests so please
plan carefully.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Verification
Parents are strongly encouraged to review their
child’s course request information.
Parents will be able to verify their students’
selections through PowerSchool portal. A form
will be available on the principal’s announcements,
or your child's guidance department, should you
need to make a change.
Please know that these are course requests and
not an actual schedule.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Verification
To make adjustments to your child’s Course
Requests, please print the course change form
from the principal’s email, mark any changes and
return form to the middle school guidance office.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Verification
Please note that the earlier a concern is
addressed, the more likely it is that a satisfactory
solution will be available! As the year progresses
and courses fill and close, it becomes more and
more difficult to make adjustments and changes
to your child’s schedule.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Verification
All schedule corrections, changes, and
adjustments MUST be completed by May 24,
2017!
As a reminder, the sooner a concern is
addressed, the more likely that a suitable solution
will be available for your child.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Online Student Registration
Starting with the 2017-2018 School Year,
students will be able to enter their own course
requests into Powerschool. Please refer to the
blue handout provided tonight for details.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if a parent or student doesn’t agree
with the course recommended by the
classroom teacher?
If a teacher recommends a course for your student
that doesn’t seem to be a best fit, please discuss the
placement with your child’s teacher. This is best handled
as a parent, student, teacher conference.
As long as the student has met the prerequisites, the
student/parent may determine the course. There is a
center column on the course request form to override a
teacher recommendation. Please initial this box and
circle the course you are choosing.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if my child wants to take a course
that requires an audition (like band, choir
or orchestra)?
Students interested in courses that require auditions
should place the course on their Schedule Requests. Each
student will then meet with the appropriate instructor for
an audition, to determine final eligibility.
Auditions will be held in the Spring. Students will be
notified of the results following auditions and counselors
will adjust the schedules if need be.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if my child wants to come in late or
leave a period early?
--Plan for this period on the Course Request
Form.
--Be certain the Course Request Form has a
parent signature.
--Late arrive/Early release may not work for
every student’s schedule and therefore is not
guaranteed.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Should my child take an honors course?
--An honors course provides the student with
additional depth and rigor in the subject.
--Talk with your child’s teachers about his/her
recommendation.
--Students should challenge themselves with an
honors course if they have an interest and/or
aptitude in the subject.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can my child accelerate his/her learning by
taking summer school courses?
--Olentangy Local School District offers a Summer Semester.
In 2016 the course offerings were online courses in the
following:
College Prep English 9, 10, 11, 12
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus
World History, Geography & World Cultures, US & Global
Economics, US Government & Politics, US History since the
Civil War
Health, Physical Education, Lifetime Fitness (face-to-face).
--$210 per course
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do high school courses completed in middle
school count as high school credit?
--High School courses completed in middle school
(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, &/or Level I of a world
language) appear on the high school transcript with a
“P” (passing) and the credit awarded.
--Students have until the end of September of the senior
year to change the “P” to the letter grade.
--If the student elects to take the letter grade, it is
calculated as part of the high school cumulative GPA.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if my child changes his/her mind about
his/her course requests?
Please indicate changes on the course change form from
the principal’s email and turn that in to the middle school
guidance office.
SCHOOL WEBSITE
http://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/buildings/oohs/index.html
This website will allow you to register for the
Pioneer Press (mass email), view our electronic
calendar and other school information
GUIDANCE TEAM
Mrs. Pam Otten (Last Names A – C)
Mr. Steve Gunther (Last Names D – H)
Mr. Matt Baumgartner (Last Names I – M)
Mrs. Laura Carder (Last names N – Sd)
Mrs. Debbie Harry (Last names Se – Z)
Olentangy Academy
INSPIRING TOMORROW’S INNOVATORS TODAY
9th Grade STEM Program
-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Corner of Orange Road and Route 23
Olentangy Academy
➢ Hands-on, problem based learning
○ Engineering design process
➢ Integrated, transdisciplinary approach
○ Blurs the lines between contents
○ Use knowledge from math and science to solve real-world
problems for authentic learning experiences
○ Conduct relevant research in English class
➢ Learn from STEM professionals
○ Design challenges
○ STEM speakers
○ Mentorship/Capstone Experience
➢ Build on 21st Century Skills
○ Collaboration, Communication, Research, Problem
Solving, Critical Thinking, and Creativity
Olentangy Academy
➢ Courses
○ Physical Science*
○ Math (Algebra I, Geometry*, or
○ Honors Algebra II)
○ CP English 9*
○ World History* (Hybrid)
○ Engineering Design
○
*honors option available (teacher recommendation req.)
➢ What would your child’s schedule look like?
• Start the day at OHS - First three periods
followed by lunch
• Take shuttle to OA for the rest of the day.
• Take the shuttle back to OHS to take their
Olentangy Academy
Contact Information
Chelsea Eismon - Admin
[email protected]
740-657-5801
Trevor Glew - Guidance
[email protected]
740-657-5802
Go to the Olentangy Academy website to learn more about the
STEM program, or submit an interest application. Applications
are due January 31st.
http://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/domain/732
FOR ASSISTANCE
Thank you for your participation tonight and
please let us know if we can be of any help!
We encourage you to contact your child’s high
school counselor if you have any questions about
course selections.
THANK YOU