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Course Options
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Graduation Requirements
Students must have 24 credits to graduate
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English……………...............................................4 credits
Fine Arts..........................................................1 credit
Guidance.........................................................3/8 credit
Health..............................................................1/2 credit
Mathematics....................................................4 credits
Physical Education............................................1/2 credit
Religious Studies..............................................4 credits
Science.............................................................3 credits
Social Studies…………………………………………………3 credits
World Languages……………………………………………2 credits
Course Load for 10th&11th Grades
 Students must carry 6 credits per year
in addition to physical education and guidance requirements
 Students may indicate an interest in early bird,
evening, or summer courses
 Seniors should carry 4of 5 core academic disciplines
Grade 10 Planning Guide
SUBJECT
REQUIRED
IN
GRADE
10
MINIMUM CREDITS
REQUIRED
IN
GRADE 10
TOTAL CREDITS
REQUIRED FOR
GRADUATION
REQUIRED GRADE 10
COURSES
English II
or
English II HNS

1
4
Math

1
4
Religious Studies

1
4
Scripture
Social Studies

1
3
World History or
AP World History
Science

1
English
World Languages

1
Physical
Education
Health
Guidance
Fine Arts
Electives
General Electives
COURSE REQUEST OPTIONS
Geometry
Precalculus
Algebra II
3
Chemistry
Environmental Science
2
French II
French III
German II
German III
Latin II
Latin III
Spanish II
Spanish III
½

1/8
½
3/8
1
Sophomore Guidance
Fundamentals of Art
Handbuilding in Clay
Enameling
Mixed Media
Intro Graphic Design
Drawing & Painting
Design
3D Design/Sculpture
Intro to Tech Comm.
Intro to Media Prod.
Drama I
Public Speaking
Creative Writing
Print Media
Video Production I
TV Production I
Instrumental Music
Sinfonia
Women’s Chorus
A Cappella
Show Choir
Beginning Guitar
Percussion Ensemble
Yearbook
Chinese
Grade 11 Planning Guide
MINIMUM
CREDITS
REQUIRED
SUBJECT
IN
GRADE
11
REQUIRED
IN
GRADE 11
TOTAL CREDITS
REQUIRED FOR
GRADUATION
REQUIRED
GRADE 11
COURSES
English III,
English III HNS
American Studies
or AP English
Composition
English
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1
4
Math

1
4
Religious Studies

1
4
Christian Morality
+ ½ credit option
Social Studies

1
3
US History,
AP US History or
American Studies
Science

1
World Languages
PE
Health
Guidance
Fine Arts Electives
General Electives
2

1/8
1
Algebra II
AP Calculus AB
Precalculus HN
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Church Issues
World Religions
Evil in the Human Heart
Intro to Philosophy
Faithful Service Learning
Prayer & Spirituality
Death & Christian Hope
Economics
AP Economics
Chemistry
Anatomy/Physiology
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
Physics
Environmental Science
Intro to Engineering
Forensic Science
French III
French IV
AP French
German III
German IV
Latin III
Latin IV
AP Latin
Spanish III
Spanish IV
AP Spanish
3
½
½
3/8
COURSE REQUEST OPTIONS
College Planning
Fundamentals of Art
Print Media
Handbuilding in Clay
Video Production I, II
Enameling
TV Production I, II
Mixed Media
Instrumental Music
Intro to Graphic Design
Sinfonia
Drawing & Painting
Women’s Chorus
Design
A Cappella
3D Design/Sculpture
Show Choir
Advanced Studio
Music Theory
Intro to Tech Comm.
Beginning Guitar
Intro to Media Prod.
Percussion Ensemble
Drama I
Public Speaking
Yearbook
Creative Writing
Chinese
Cardio Core & More
AP Human Geography
Intro to Psychology
Greek Civilization
Women in the public Sphere Roman Civilization
Early Bird Courses
• EXTREMELY important to consider other activities
and sports
• Willingness and ability to be ready to learn EVERY
morning as early as 7:00am
• May open up opportunities to take other courses
during the school day
• Selecting Early Bird does not guarantee placement
• DOES NOT GUARANTEE other courses will fit into
student’s schedule!
Evening/After School Courses
• Meet once a week
• Serious commitment to attendance
• 3 missed classes = no credit
• Weigh other commitments
AP Courses
 AP Biology 11, 12
 AP Human Geography 11,
 AP Calculus (AB) 11, 12
 AP Calculus (BC) 11, 12
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 AP Chemistry 11, 12
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 AP Economics 11, 12
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 AP English Literature 12
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 AP English Language &
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Composition 11
 AP French 11, 12
 AP Government 12
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12
AP Latin 11, 12
AP Physics C 12
AP Psychology 12
AP Statistics 11, 12
AP Spanish 11, 12
AP Studio Drawing 12
AP Studio 2D Design 12
AP US History 11
AP World History 10
% of AP Students with Scores 3+
100
90
80
70
60
Ursuline
Ohio
Global
50
40
30
20
10
0
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Course Selection
 Read Curriculum Guide carefully.
 Consider explanations given on Course Options Day.
 Seek advice from teachers, counselors, and parents.
 Choose courses wisely based on your aptitude,
ability, and commitment to other activities.
 Submit course selection form to counselor
by required date with parent signature.
Scheduling Process
 Master Schedule is produced according to the
number of sections required.
 Receive and review final report card and courses
selected for next year.
 Meet with counselor if any change is needed
during the month of June.
 Complete schedule change form along with a
$100 fee and parent signature.
Final deadline is June 24, 2016
Family Connection
from Naviance Succeed
Family Connection
* Comprehensive website to help with decisions about colleges and careers
* Linked with College Planner to track and analyze data about college
* Provides up-to-date information specific to Ursuline
Research Colleges
* Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to historical
data of Ursuline alumnae
College Visits
* Current list of colleges visiting Ursuline
Communication
* We share information about upcoming meetings and events, local
scholarship opportunities, summer classes and other Web resources
College Planning - Now
 Course selection for individual growth
 Contemplate criteria for choosing colleges:
1. Possible areas of study
2. Geography / Distance parameters
3. Size
4. Setting
5. Cost
Academic Records
What do colleges see?
UA Transcript
Test Scores
UA Profile
College Admissions
Based on various combinations of:
1.
2.
3.
4.
GPA (cumulative)
Strength of schedule
Test scores
Co-curriculars and Extra-curriculars:
quality, not quantity
5. Essays
6. Recommendations: counselor + teacher
College Credit Plus
 College Credit Plus can help you earn college and high school
credits at the same time by taking college courses from community
colleges or universities.
 Replaces PSEO/dual enrollment
 Grade you earn is applied to your high school and college GPA
 Limited funding for private schools
Seniors get first priority if there is funding available
 Entry-level courses earned at an Ohio public college are
guaranteed to transfer to any other Ohio public college.
Breakout Sessions
th
9
Grade
Please remain in the
theatre for
Q&A
with
Ms. Hausfeld
&
Ms. Zwolinski
th
10
Grade
Please move to the
Cafe for
Q&A
with
Dr. Grendel