1. Freshman to Sophomore Orientation February 4, 2016

2. School Counselors Jon Court –Students with last names A-F –jocourt@ashlandcityschools.org jocourt@ashlandcityschools.org Peggy Steward –Students with last names G-M –pestewar@ashlandcityschools.org pestewar@ashlandcityschools.org Josh Packard –Students with last names N-Z –jopackar@ashlandcityschools.org jopackar@ashlandcityschools.org

3. Text or email reminders Class of 2019 (Freshmen) Text or Email Reminders To sign up for text messages, send the text message @ahsguidan to 571-222-4962 To sign up for email messages, send an email to ahsguida@mail.remind.com (you can leave the subject blank) ahsguida@mail.remind.com

4. Program of Studies Booklet Contains: –Course descriptions –Information on Graduation Awards –Information on Graduation Requirements –Information on Educational Opportunities –Information for Potential College Athletes –National Honor Society –Course Planning

5. Program of Studies Booklet Online on guidance website –http://arrowsguidance.weebly.com/ http://arrowsguidance.weebly.com/ Available through Ashland High School App (Apple or Google Play Store) Paper copies available on request

6. Program of Studies in AHS App Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Step 4

7. Minimum Requirements for Graduation 21 units of credit –4 credits of English –4 credits of Math –3 credits of Science –3 credits of Social Studies –½ credit of Health –½ credit of P.E. (2 semester classes) –2 semesters of fine or performing art in grades 7-12

8. Other Considerations Students need six courses per semester Students need to be passing 5 credits and have at least a 1.5 GPA in order to be eligible for extracurricular activities.

9. College Credit Plus College Credit Plus allows students to earn college credit either by attending classes at Ashland High School or by attending classes on a college campus. Requirements –Must complete appropriate college application –Must meet college admission testing requirements ACTAccuplacer Compass (Students may have already taken this earlier)

10. Possible Sophomore Courses: English 4 credits required for graduation –Required Freshman courses English 9 –Required Sophomore Courses Honors English 10 or English 10

11. Possible Sophomore Courses: English Honors English 10 –Prerequisites C or above in Honors English 9, or an A in English 9 Teacher recommendation Completion of summer reading requirements Strong interest in continuing in the English Honors Program

12. Possible Sophomore Courses: English Possible Semester Elective Courses –Literature of Sports –Mythology –Dramatics –Journalism I and II (Journalism II requires instructor approval) –Speech (College Credit Plus) Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving college credit –Video Production I –Video Production II –Video Production III –Newpaper Journalism (Prerequisite of JI and JII) –Yearbook Journalism (Prerequisite of JI and JII)

13. Possible Sophomore Courses: Social Studies 3 Credits required for graduation –American History (usually taken 9 th grade year) –World History –Honors World History –Requires Online Application –Application can be found on AHS guidance website –Due on March 11th

14. Possible Sophomore Courses: Science 3 Credits Required for Graduation Full Year Courses –Physical Science I & II –Biology Courses Biology or Advanced Biology –Chemistry Courses Prerequisite of Algebra I (can be taken concurrently) –Chemistry or –Advanced Chemistry

15. Possible Courses: Science Anatomy and Physiology (Full year course) –Prerequisite of Biology or Advanced Biology

16. Possible Sophomore Courses: Math 4 credits required for graduation –Geometry –Algebra II or –Honors Algebra II –Honors Trigonometry

17. Possible Sophomore Courses: P.E. II Classes (all semester courses) –A. Team / Lifetime Sports –C. Rhythm & Dance/Yoga Health (semester course) –1/2 credit required for graduation

18. ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT WAIVER Please indicate on your registration sheet if you are planning on using the PE waiver in lieu of taking PE classes. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: FALLWINTERSPRING FootballGirls BasketballBaseball Girls VolleyballBoys BasketballSoftball Boys Cross CountryWrestlingBoys Track Girls Cross CountryCheerleadingGirls Track Boys SoccerBoys Swimming/DivingBoys Tennis Girls SoccerGirls Swimming/Diving Girls TennisGymnastics CheerleadingCompetition Cheerleading Marching Band Boys Golf Girls Golf

19. Summer Course Offerings Students should circle P.E. I and/or Health and write “Summer” beside that selection. Once student interest and staffing has been determined, an announcement will be made about the date, time and cost. (Late April) Sign-up for summer classes is on a first-come, first- served basis. Tentative start date would be June 13th th –Usually and AM session 8-12 PM –Runs for 3 weeks –Approximate cost is $100 per class

20. Possible Sophomore Courses: Business Education Full Year Courses –Accounting I –Web Internship Prerequisite of Web Design I & II Can also be taken as a semester class

21. Possible Sophomore Courses: Business Education – –Semester Courses Microsoft Word (College Credit Plus) –Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving college credit Microsoft PowerPoint (College Credit Plus) –Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving college credit Entrepreneurship (College Credit Plus) –Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving college credit Marketing

22. Web Design I – –Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (Formerly known as Computer App I) Web Design II Prerequisite: Web Design I –Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving college credit. – –You have to take both Web I and Web II in the same year to receive college credit Possible Sophomore Courses: Business Education

23. Possible Sophomore Courses: Career Tech Full Year Courses –Food, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Formerly Ag Science I –Plant & Horticultural Science Formerly Ag Science II Prerequisite of Food, Ag, & Nat Resources –1.25 credits due to out of classroom responsibilities

24. Possible Sophomore Courses: Career Tech Semester Courses –Child Development –Decisions in Living –Towards Independence –Personal Finance Management (New) In this course, students will develop personal financial plans. Throughout the course, students will develop financial literacy skills to provide a basis for responsible citizenship and career success. Additional topics include savings and investing, credit, insurance, taxes and social security, identity theft, consumer protection, banking, buying and leasing a car.

25. Possible Sophomore Courses: Foreign Language Any of the following languages in sequence: FrenchLatinSpanish Three years of one foreign language or two years of two foreign languages are required for the Honors Diploma upon graduation.

26. Possible Sophomore Courses: Art Full year courses –Introduction to Art Prerequisite for all courses Semester courses –Ceramics –Printmaking –Painting –Drawing Fundamentals –Contemporary Crafts –Sculpture

27. Possible Sophomore Courses: Music Band Stage Band A or B (by audition) Orchestra (by audition) Concert Choir Symphonic Choir Music Theory (Semester class – Instructor Permission)

28. Possible 10th Grade Electives: Manufacturing & Design Technology I – Semester Course –Students will work in small groups to complete projects in: Manufacturing & Design Technology II – Semester Course

29. Possible 10 th Grade Courses Foundation of Robotics Prerequisite - Algebra I Students will work in small groups to understand the basics of robotics, programming, and teamwork. This includes concepts in continuous improvement, use of variable force and motion, software programming, sensors, and servos, autonomous robotics, and mechanical and structural engineering. Drone Technology Prerequisite: Foundations of Robotics Students will study, plan, build and test a ground and air drone. Work will be done in teams and cover unmanned ground vehicles, electrical engineering and energy transfer, drone code and sensors, applied systems thinking, physics of flight, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

30. Other Important Information Honors Diploma Requirements (must meet 7 of 8 requirements) – –4 English Credits – –4 Math Credits – –4 Science Credits – –4 Social Studies Credits – –3 Foreign Language Credits (same language) Or 2 in 1 language and 2 in another – –1 Credit in Fine/Performing Arts – –3.5 GPA – –ACT composite score of 27

31. Other Important Information Ohio College Recommendations –4 credits of College Prep English –4 credits of Math Prefer Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II –3 credits of Science (2 lab sciences) –3 credits of Social Studies –2 credits of Foreign Language –1 credit of Fine/Performing Arts

32. Other Important Information: Registration sheets are due Friday February 12 th in English classes Counselors do not meet individually with 9 th graders regarding schedules unless the student or parent requests it.

33. Parent Meeting Course information will be presented to parents tonight at 7:00 PM in the Ashland High School Little Theatre.