1. Welcome to DJHS Curriculum Night Welcome Mr. Bob Scott Slide ShowDept. Chairs/Representatives Presentation Enrichment/IB ProgramMrs. Karen Kendall-Sperry Jerome PTO Closing RemarksMr. Bob Scott

2. School Resource Officer – Chuck Collier School Safety and Security Personal and After-School Safety Internet and Social Media Awareness Bullying and Harassment Prevention

3. Key Websites for Jerome School Website –– http://www.dublinjerome.net ***Staff e-mail addresses are available at the school website. District Website - http://www.dublinschools.net Registration for Mass e-mails and school newsletters - http://www.dublinschools.net

4. Jerome Athletics www.dublinschools.net/celtics Schedules Team Websites News Forms Contacts Resources

5. District Policies 7 Period Day Semester Credit Grading Scale Weighted Grades

6. Freshman Advisory May take Freshman Advisory for one semester or all year. Freshman Advisory will provide study hall as well as transition to high school help and academic support. Cannot schedule study hall (course numbers 9998/9999) instead of freshman advisory.

7. Grading Scale A = 93 - 100 A- = 90 - 92 B+ = 87 - 89 B = 83 - 86 B- = 80 - 82 C+ = 77 - 79 C = 73 - 76 C- = 70 - 72 D+ = 67 -69 D = 63 - 66 D- = 60 - 62 F = 59 - below

8. Semester Credit.5 credit awarded for successful completion of each semester in semester and year-long courses. Means that semester average grade in year-long courses will now appear on high school transcripts. Important to get off to a strong start.

9. Weighted Grades 5.0AP and IB courses 4.5Honors courses (Grades of D+ or lower do not receive weighted credit) 4.0Regular courses

10. Credit Flexibility

11. What is Credit Flexibility? SS enate Bill 311 (also known as Ohio Core) enables students to earn units of high school credit based on a demonstration of subject area competency instead of completing hours of classroom instruction.

12. How can students earn high school credit under the new Credit Flex Program?  Option One- Classroom instruction (traditional)  Option Two- Demonstration of subject area competency through testing and/or other assessments  Option Three- Educational Option/ Independent Plan

13. How can my child participate in this program?  Once enrolled in high school, Intent Forms and Applications will be available in the Guidance Office with specific timelines in which to apply.

14. Will the grade earned via Credit Flex appear on the transcript and be calculated into the GPA?  Yes. It will appear on the transcript just as if the student sat for the class.

15. Questions? Please consult with your child’s Guidance Counselor.

16. Guidance Department Mrs. Bauer A - E Mrs. RodgersF - K Mr. Bauer L - Rh Mrs. RussellRi - Z

17. Graduation Requirements Dublin City Schools –21 Credits State of Ohio –State Graduation Test

18. Class of 2018 English 4 units Math 4 units Science 3 units Social Studies 3 units Visual/Performing Arts 1 unit P.E. 1/2 unit Health 1/2 unit Electives 5 units PARCC Assessments/End Of Course Assessments

19. Minimum College Requirements English4 units Math3 units Science3 units Social Studies3 units World Languages2 units Visual/Performing Arts1 unit

20. Work With Your School Counselor Academic advisement Personal/social counseling College advisement Career advisement

21. Academic Assistance at the High School Content Labs Teachers Guidance Counselors Twilight School Freshman Advisory

22. Important Steps: Schedule requests due to your middle school counselor (Please contact MS Counselor for due date.) Verification sheets home Important to select alternative choices for electives as classes with small numbers will not be offered.

23. Mrs. Lori Davis Celtic Advisory Program

24. Celtic Advisory Program CAP Mission: To help our Freshman students at Dublin Jerome High School experience a positive transition into high school. Students are paired with student mentors and teacher advisors and through those relationships will receive direct, personal guidance in the areas of academics and social issues.

25. Objectives for Freshmen Build a positive relationship with Dublin Jerome High School juniors and/or seniors. Complete activities designed to improve academic achievement and build healthy social relationships. Demonstrate time management and study skills learned. Discuss transition issues with mentors and in small groups. Practice school traditions and participate in school clubs and activities. Evaluate the effectiveness of the CAP program and recommend improvements

26. Schedule Freshman Advisory is scheduled during the freshman study hall period. Advisory activities are scheduled once a week. Activities last approximately 20 minutes. Mentors attend Advisory every day. Other Celtic Advisory activities are scheduled outside the advisory period as well. –For example: Celtic Kick-Off/Freshman Orientation CAP Freshman Football Tailgate CAP Hockey Night Dodgeball Tournament Community Service opportunities

27. Science Mrs. Sondra Snodgrass Department Chair

28. Graduation Requirements for Science Three years of science One year of Physical Science One year of Biological Science One year of any other science (Most Jerome students take 4 years of science.)

29. All students should take Physical Science and Biology Taking Physical Science and Biology does two important things: 1. Meets graduation requirements. 2. Prepares the students for upper level science classes.

30. Typical Science Sequence Options for Jerome Students Grades 9 and 10*. GradeOption #1Option #2Option #3Option #4 8 th Grade Physical Science 9 Physical Science and Biology Physical Science Biology 10BiologyAny Course Biology and Chemistry Any Course 11-12Any Course * In any year students may take more than one science course at a time.

31. Following Biology, most students will need to take a third science course. Most students choose Chemistry. More science courses (Physics, Environmental Science, AP science, and IB science)

32. Chemistry and Physics are required for an honors diploma.

33. The science staff will advise your child about what science courses to take in subsequent years on Advisement Day.

34. Science Courses: Physical Science Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology

35. Continued……. AP Biology (2 periods) AP Chemistry (2 periods) AP Physics C (2 periods) AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2 (1 Period) AP Environmental Science (1 period) IB Biology IB Chemistry IB Environmental Systems IB Physics (IB are two-year courses)

36. Alternative Programs in Science: Grades 11-12 only Columbus Zoo & Aquarium School Biomedical Academy Energy and the Environment STEM Academy Engineering Academy

37. If you have any further questions, please stop by at the science table in the commons.

38. Math Mrs. Erin Bentley Mrs. Bethany Cybak Co-Department Chairs

39. HSCC Algebra I  HSCC Algebra II  HSCC Honors Algebra II  HSCC Geometry  Pre Calculus  Honors Pre Calculus  Calculus  Modeling & Quantitative Reasoning  Advanced Placement Statistics  Advanced Placement Calculus AB  Advanced Placement Calculus BC  IB Math Studies  IB Math Standard Level  IB Math Higher Level (IB-two year courses)  Statistics (semester)  Discrete Mathematics (semester)

40. Graduation Requirements Students need four (4) math credits for graduation Students are encouraged to take math for all four (4) years of high school

41. Course Selection for 2014- 2015 Grade 8Grade 9 Algebra I  HSCC Geometry Algebra I A  HSCC Algebra I Honors Geometry  HSCC Hon. Algebra II HSCC Algebra II

42. GradeOption #1Option #2Option #3 8 or Summer School Algebra I AAlgebra IHonors Geometry 9HSCC Algebra IHSCC GeometryHSCC Algebra II HSCC Hon. Alg. II 10HSCC GeometryHSCC Algebra IIPre-Calculus Hon. Pre-Calculus 11HSCC Algebra II IB Math Studies – Year 1 Pre-Calculus Modeling & Quantitative Reasoning IB Math Studies or Standard Level – Year 1 Calculus AP Calculus AB or BC AP Statistics IB High Level – Year 1 12Pre-Calculus Modeling & Quantitative Reasoning IB Math Studies – Year 2 Calculus AP Statistics IB Math Studies or Standard Level – Year 2 IB High Level – Year 2 Typical Mathematics Options for Jerome Students Grades 9 -12.

43. Expectations of the Honors Student An honors student is self-motivated, responsible, and reliable. He/She should be hard-working and possess good time-management skills. Honors classes cover more material and are taught at a faster pace than standard math courses. Honors courses best prepare those students whose goal is to succeed in AP Calculus, AP Statistics, or IB Standard or High Level while in high school. Standard courses are still college prep courses designed to help students succeed in Calculus and Statistics during their college years.

44. Calculators: Graphing calculators are required for ALL courses TI-84 is highly recommended and allowable on the ACT and the SAT

45. Course selection should be based on successful completion of previous course and teacher recommendation. Subsequent classes will be addressed on advisement day. Thank You! Course Selection Recommendations

46. Language Arts Mr. Kyle Yaggi Co-Department Chair

47. Choices for incoming freshmen : English I Honors English I

48. Both courses are aligned with Common Core curriculum which was phased-in this school year. The emphasis in Grade 9 language arts courses is on building solid writing, reading, language and speaking and listening skills.

49. How does Honors English I differ from English I? Accelerated pacing HE1 texts and assignments are more rigorous. Requires increased independent and self-directed learning Students possess an appreciation of literature and desire to critically analyze it. Additional emphasis on literary analysis and argumentation Weighted grade Aligns well with IB and AP

50. Language Arts Electives Electives are in addition to English I or Honors English I. They do not replace these core courses.

51. Language Arts Electives Reading & Study Skills (9-10) (sem/ 1/2 credit) Individualized Reading (9-12) (sem/ 1/2 credit) Public Speaking (9-12) (sem/ 1/2 credit) Test Prep (ACT/SAT)

52. Continued… Argumentation & Debate (9-12) (sem/ 1/2 credit) News Writing I (9-12) (sem/ 1/2 credit) News Writing II (9-12) (sem OR year- upon completion of News Writing I or by teacher approval)

53. Continued… Yearbook (9-12) (year/1 credit) Broadcast & Video Production I (9-12) (year/1 credit)

54. Social Studies Mr. Matt Martin Co-Department Chair

55. Social Studies Requirements: To graduate, students must earn at least 3 credits of social studies. For American History and American Government, state mandated end-of- course examinations will be administered.

56. Freshman Year Students must take the following course: – Modern World History (1 credit)

57. Sophomore Year Students must take one of the following courses: –United States History (1 credit) –American Studies (1 credit for Social Studies and 1 credit for English) –AP United States History (1 credit) –AP American Studies (1 credit for Social Studies and 1 credit for English)

58. Continued…… Students have the option to take one of the following electives, which open up at the sophomore level through the senior level: - Sociology - Psychology - Economics (digital, or blended learning)

59. Junior Year Students must take the following course(s): - American Government (.5 credit); and one of the following: Global Politics (.5 credit); or International Diplomacy (.5 credit)

60. Continued…… Students also have the option of taking: - AP U.S. Government and Politics (1 credit); or - IB History of the Americas Year 1 and Year 2 (Higher Level) * This option is a two year commitment

61. Junior and Senior Electives Students can take the following course(s): - IB Philosophy Year 1 and 2 - IB Psychology (Standard Level) - Sociology - Psychology - Economics (digital/ blended learning) - AP European History - AP World History

62. Modern World Languages Mrs. Michele Engberg Mrs. Elenita Irwin Co-Department Chairs

63. Languages Offered At DJHS French & IB French German & IB German Japanese Latin Spanish & IB Spanish Chinese

64. Why A World Language? Our global economy needs more bilingual citizens Language learning enriches the high school experience Required by most colleges and universities

65. Which Language to Schedule? Student interest  higher motivation  greater success Make the choice to study one language and continue for five years

66. Proficiency is the Goal Language Proficiency: One’s ability to use language for real world purposes to accomplish real world linguistic tasks. Emphasis is on the skills to communicate rather than on memorization of isolated vocabulary and grammar.

68. Clubs and Travel Opportunities Christmas In Stephansplatz | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

69. Physical Education & Health Department Mr. Nathan Maust Department Chair

70. Requirements To Graduate PE 930.25 Credit Grade: 9-12 PE 931.25 CreditGrade: 9-12 Health 921.50 Credit Grade: 10-12

71. Phys. Ed. Electives PE 932 ElectiveGrade: 11-12 PE 934 PersonalGrade: 10-12 Physical Fitness PE HelperGrade: 11-12

72. Physical Education Curriculum Group Instruction Individual Instruction

73. Group Instruction Archery Badminton/Pickle ball Basketball/Volleyball Indoor Soccer Floor Hockey/Handball Super Circuit-weight training Softball/Flag Football Tennis Table Tennis

74. PE Waiver Students who have participated in District-sponsored interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading for at least two (2) seasons while enrolled in grades 9-11 may be excused from one-quarter (.25 credit) of high school physical education requirements.

75. Students can participate in one year of two different eligible activities or sports, or two years of the same eligible sport or activity. Club activities or sports are not eligible for the waiver. Seniors will not be eligible to apply for the waiver.

76. If your student is interested in this waiver option and he/she is eligible to complete this option, an application is in the Couse Selection Handbook on page 6 or can be picked up in the guidance office.

77. Students electing such an option shall complete one-quarter (.25 credit) unit or more in PE classes, which is designated by the BOE as meeting the high school curriculum requirements. If a student gets cut, quits, or becomes academically ineligible or removed from a team and does not participate in 2 additional activities, they will need to complete the PE requirement for graduation. A high school student who has not fulfilled their PE requirement prior to the beginning of their senior year will be scheduled into PE classes.

78. Enrichment Specialist Mrs. Karen Kendall-Sperry International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme

79. IB CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) Project Open House also on March 4 at 6:00 – 8:00PM. Come and see IB student’s work and display and attend the informational meeting.

80. Other Departments Applied Science Business Performing Arts Special Education Visual Arts

81. The previous slide contains departments whose courses will fill electives. Each of our departments has a booth in the commons to answer your questions.