Ninth Grade Orientation 2017-2018 Shawnee High School

Planning the HS Career - Class of 2021 General Information Objectives (45 min) Introduce Departments and Counselors Athletics Requirements for Graduation General Scheduling Information Planning the High School Career College Credit Plus Question and Answer Session Meet the Teachers in the Cafeteria

Department Introductions Counselors Art English Family and Consumer Science Engineering Technology Math Music PE/Health Science Social Studies Spanish Shawnee Enhanced Learning Special Education

Where to find information http://www.clark-shawnee.k12.oh.us/1/Content/184 Course Description Book Freshman Registration Card Alternate PE Credit form College Credit Plus Information/Guidelines Community Service Guidelines Timelines – February 22nd deadline Other Information

Graduation Requirements – Class of 2021 English (4 credits) Math (4 credits) Science (3 credits) Social Studies (3 credits) Physical Education (2 courses) Health (1 course) Fine Art (1 credit) Personal Financial Management (.5 credit) Community Service (60 hours) Total Credits: 22 credits

Graduation Requirements – Assessements/Testing for the Class of 2021 Ninth Grade English (EOC) Ninth Grade Math (EOC) Biology (EOC) Tenth Grade English (EOC) Tenth Grade Math (EOC) American History - SSII (EOC) American Government – SSIII (EOC) Total Points to Graduate: 18 points/35 pts

Alternate PE Credit To take the place of the two (2) courses that need to be taken for PE, you must… Complete 2 seasons of a sport, or Complete 1 season of two sports, or Complete 2 seasons of marching band AND you must… Take courses that benefit your educational progress in place of physical education NOTE: Mr. Tincher, Athletic Director approval

College Admission Standards English – 4 units Math – 3 units Science – 3 units Social Studies – 3 units Foreign Language – 2 units; rec. 3 units Fine Arts – 1 unit

What is important to Colleges? Difficulty of course work ACT/SAT Scores Ohio Department of Higher Education - www.ohiohighered.org GPA and Class Rank Student Activities and Community Involvement

Career and College Ready Benchmarks – Prepared for Success ACT English Composition: 18 on ACT English Test Algebra: 22 on ACT Mathematics Test Social Science: 21 on ACT Reading Test SAT Critical Reading: 450 Writing: 430 Mathematics: 520

College Preparation Checklist Establish GPA early Challenge yourself Get involved in school and community activities Begin your portfolio Take standardized tests seriously Look for opportunities Summer programs Leadership Opportunities

Educational Options Clark County Career Technical Center College Credit Plus Partnership with Clark State and Sinclair Community College At Shawnee – Dual Enrollment At Shawnee – Online Delivery with Teacher At Clark State Pathways to College Credit 15 hours 30 hours The Ohio Transfer Module Engineering Technology and Project Lead the Way Shawnee Enhanced Learning Program Credit Flexibility Program Work and Study Program

Honors Diploma State Sponsored Program Criteria – must meet seven out of eight areas English (4 units) Math (4 units) Science (4 units, including physics and chemistry) Social Studies (4 units) Foreign Language (3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied) Fine Arts (1 credit) GPA 3.5 ACT Score of 27+ or SAT 1210+

School Day Schedule School Day is 7:30 am – 2:40 pm 7 period day – 46 minutes per class Lunch divided into 3 sections Advisory Period Personal Learning Plans College Plans and College Choices Online Transcripts and Teacher Recommendations Interest Inventories Scheduling Extra help with classes – Senior Mentors and FAB Groups Class Meetings Speakers on Special Topics

Scheduling Basics There are year long and semester classes Typically, year long classes are counted as 1 full credit; semester classes are counted as .5 credit Freshmen schedules are fairly static – Schedule English, Math, Science and Social Studies Sign up for band, choir or orchestra vs. Guided Study Decide on physical education and health options Elective options Make sure you have doubled up semester courses Always include alternate options Be aware of fees connected with courses

Scheduling for Freshmen Freshmen Composition and Literature Math – Math 9 and Math 9 Adv. Biology Social Studies I Physical Education (2 courses or Alt PE credit) Health Electives – Band/Choir/Spanish/Art Other Electives and Online Selections

Planning and Pathways… Before you schedule Explanation of Pathways Types of Pathways Associate’s Degree Pathway Three Year College Plan/Transfer Module Traditional High School Diploma CTC Program with High School Diploma Process: Find a general direction Map out a plan Requirements vs. Flexibility and Interest

Scheduling - Recap Schedule Cards from MS Counselors Take Your Completed Pathway Plan with you Select Courses – Teacher Recommendations Make sure you have noted alternate courses Print off schedule/course plan from Course Description Book (Page 5) Have teachers sign off on recommendations for advanced math or Spanish I Parent sign before turned in to middle school counselor by February 22nd

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