Transcript Freshman Year Orientation PowerPoint

Little Miami High
School
Freshman Orientation
CLASS OF 2020
Mrs. Trevathan, Principal
Mr. Dalton, Associate Principal
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Ninth Grade: An Important Year
LMHS Student Expectations
Honors Recommendations
Bell Schedule
ETEH
Athletic Eligibility
Ms. Tiffany Sawyer, Athletic Director
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Must pass 5 one credit classes per year
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PE CLASSES DO NOT COUNT
Eligibility checks done weekly
Credits Required for Graduation
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English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits (Algebra 2)
Science: 3 credits (Physical Science, Biology, Advanced)
Social Studies: 3 credits (World History, American History,
Economics, American Government)
Health: ½ credit
Physical Education: ½ credit
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Electives: 4 credits
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TOTAL = 20 credits
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Honors Diploma Requirements
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Must earn all but ONE of the following:
English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2)
Science: 4 credits (Chemistry, Physics)
Social Studies: 4 credits
Foreign Language: 3 credits (2-2)
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Grade Point Average: 3.5+ (unweighted)
ACT / SAT: 27+ / 1210+
Weighted Classes
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Honors, Advanced Placement (AP),
College Credit Plus (CC+) courses
Grades 9-10: .05 added to GPA for grades
of A,B, or C
Grades 11-12: .05 added to GPA for
grades of A or B
College Recommended Courses
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4 years of English
4 years of Math
3-4 years of Science
3 years of Social Studies
2-3 years of Foreign Language
1 year of Fine Arts
English Department
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English 9 or Honors English 9 (full year)
Creative Writing (semester)
Science Department
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Integrated Science (full year)
Honors Biology (full year)
Math Department
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Algebra 1 (full year)
Algebra 1C (semester) Geometry (full year)
Geometry (full year)
Honors Geometry (full year)
Algebra 2 (full year)
Honors Algebra 2 (full year)
Social Studies Department
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World History (full year)
Honors World History or AP World(full year)
People of the World (semester)
Ancient World Civilizations (semester)
Physical Education Requirement
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Physical Education (full year)
Summer School: Application and $105/$35
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Session 1: May 31st – June 15th (8 AM – 1PM)
Session 2: June 16th – July 1st (8 AM – 1 PM)
P.E. Option:
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MUST complete two full seasons of a sport
CANNOT combine P.E. classes and a sport
MUST be OHSAA sanctioned, offered at LMHS
Foreign Language Department
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Spanish 1 / Spanish 2(full year)
French 1 / French 2(full year)
Music Department
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The Mind Behind the Music (semester)
Men’s Choir (semester)
Women’s Choir (semester)
Concert Band (full year)
Marching Band / Pep Band
(full year; after school)
Careers in Music (semester)
Music Department
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Beginning Guitar (semester)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (semester)
Business Electives
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Business Computer Applications
Career Exploration
Information Technology Fundamentals
Intro to Digital Media Arts (art credit)
Project Lead the Way
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Year long class
Art Department
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Art Fundamentals (semester)
Introduction to Digital Media Arts
(semester)
Study Hall
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Required for all 9th graders
Full year requirement
Online Options
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Elective classes
Student fees range from $150 to $300
Prices are subject to change
Classes taken during school day
Scheduling Process
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All registration sheets due February 29th
to Junior High Social Studies teachers.
Counselors will meet with students
individually on March 2nd and March 3rd at
the Junior High.
Students will register on-line with High
School Counselors on March 11th (Override
forms, Online and Summer PE fees due at
this time)
Schedule Changes
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There will be NO schedule changes once
you have registered online with the
counselors.
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The master schedule / teacher
assignments are based on student
requests.
Counselor Contact Information
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Mrs. Tammy Martin (A – F)
[email protected]
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Mrs. Jessica Nethers (G – O)
[email protected]
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Ms. Brandy Phillips (P-Z)
[email protected]