Class of 2017 Harrison High School Registration Guidelines

Your Course Registration Guide Is Available On Line (1,200 students x 80 pages = 96,000 pages)

 9 th, 10 th, 11 th grade meetings  February 24  Teacher Recommendation Day (Get signatures)  February 24 – 26  Turn in registration sheets to English teacher WITH parent signature  February 29  Registration in computer lab during English class February 29- March 11 Important Registration Dates

 Junior School Classes for High School Credit  Ohio’s Physical Education Waiver  Summer School  Online Edgenuity Classes  Educational Options – Internship, Work Study  Flexible Scheduling Opportunities  College Credit Plus  Advanced Placement Classes – AP Testing

 4 credits of English (English 9,10,11&12)  4 credits of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2 and an elective Math)  3 credits of Social Studies (American History, Government and an elective Social Studies)  3 credits of Science (Biology, Physical Science and an elective Science)  1 credit of Fine Arts (not required for Career Center students) .5 credit of Health

.5 credits of Physical Education ◦ May be exempted by 2 seasons of High School Interscholastic Sports, Marching Band, Cheerleading or JROTC  5 Elective credits  Financial Literacy Requirement ◦ May be met through Wealth Management, HSB 3 or Economics section of American Government (AP Government does NOT include Economics section)  Passage of Ohio Graduation Test

 4 credits English  4 credits Math  4 credits Social Studies  4 credits Science  1 credit Fine or Practical Art .5 credit Physical Education .5 credit Health .5 Financial Literacy  3 credits Foreign Language (or 2 years each of 2 separate languages)  GPA of 3.5  ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1210 Ohio Honors Diploma Requirements (You must meet all but one of the requirements to qualify)

 Changes in course selections will only be made due to balance class sizes or correct scheduling errors/conflicts.  Basically this means you need to choose your classes carefully and wisely! You cannot “change your mind” in August!  Please see the Course Add/Drop Policy in your registration bulletin for all details.

 Any student who is wanting to be eligible for college credit must complete the following: ◦ Students must sign a letter of intent by April 1 st ◦ Students must apply and be accepted for student status at the individual college by that college’s deadline ◦ Students must register for the individual classes by the college’s deadline.  Many of our AP classes have CC+ credit attached to them as an option.

 How many classes do I need to sign up for?  A FULL schedule (7 bells)  Do I need a foreign language to graduate?  No, but colleges recommend or require 2 years of the SAME language.  What if I applied to go to Diamond Oaks next year?  You still need to register normally for a full schedule! Then we will remove your requests once you have officially been accepted. Common Registration Questions

 Do I have to take the AP test if I have an AP class?  Yes. You will be charged for the test through your school fees at the beginning of the year.  Can I schedule a Study Hall?  No (Study Hall may be scheduled for you as needed.)  Can I retake a class that I have already passed?  At this time, the only classes that are available for duplicate credit are Band, Choir, Contemporary World Issues, Technology Asst., TV Production & Broadcast, and Rock & Roll Lab Band. Common Registration Questions

 Use EZ Pay to pay fees early  For those who pay early with EZ Pay ◦ May pick up schedules early ◦ May complete parking pass information and choose a select parking space early  All others may pay fees the week before school begins ◦ pick up schedule just before school starts ◦ choose parking space just before school starts