Welcome to Troy High School

Important People to Know Administrators Mr. Jeff Schultz – A-K Mrs. Alexis Dedrick – L-Z Counselors Mr. Paul Delwiche – Head Counselor Mr. Chuck Metz – A-F Mrs. Loren Evilsizor – G-0 Mr. Aaron Gibbons – P-Z Athletic Office Mr. Dave Palmer – Athletic Director Mrs. Lisa Dolph – Athletic Secretary Mrs. Chris Schreiber – guidance/transcripts Mrs. Candy Straughn – fees/tickets/lockers Mrs. Brenda Ingle – attendance Mr. Clint Hufford– cafeteria

General Information Facebook/Website/Social Media Announcements posted online Cell Phones Dress Code Student Drop Off/Pick Up Appointments During the Day – send note to turn in before school start. Give extra time during 5th period Homecoming Gradebook Grade/Class Concerns Behavior expectations

Graduation Requirements Classes 2018 & Beyond A minimum of twenty-one (21) credits is required for graduation. A student must receive full credit for the following courses: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS…………………………….……...4 CREDITS MATHEMATICS……………………………………………….…...4 CREDITS (must include 1 unit Algebra 2 or the equivalent of Algebra 2) SCIENCE……………………………………………………………3 CREDITS (must include 1 unit of Physical Science, 1 unit of Life Science and 1 unit Advanced Study) SOCIAL STUDIES………………………………………………….3 CREDITS (must include 1 unit American History and 1unit Governmental Studies) PHYSICAL EDUCATION………………………………………….0.5 CREDITS HEALTH………………………………………………………….….0.5 CREDITS ELECTIVES…………………………………………………………6 CREDITS (units must include one or any combination of foreign language, fine arts, business, career-technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology or any of the above subject areas.) OTHER REQUIREMENTS - All students must receive instruction in economics and financial literacy (covered in American History) and must complete at least two (2) semesters of fine arts taken any time in grades 7 – 12. Students following a career – technical pathway are exempted from the fine arts requirement. (The Fine Art credits will not count as high school credits if earned at the junior high) A student must pass all sections of any state mandated testing. ****

Earning Credits Troy High school awards credits at semester time. Each semester is worth ½ credit. 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Qtr 40% 2nd Qtr Exam 20% 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr

The Tests

Exam Points Distribution

Exam Retakes May retake an exam after they receive some extra help on the material. Can a student retake a test for a higher score? Students who score below proficient on a test may retake it after they receive remediation supports on the material. Students who score proficient or higher on an end-of-course test can retake tests only if they don’t earn 18 points overall or content area minimums after ALL tests are taken. There is no subsequent need to score higher than the 18-point minimum 

Exam Substitutions for “science”, American History, American government Students enrolled in AP courses Student is required to take the corresponding AP examination in lieu of the corresponding end-of-course examination Students enrolled in CCP courses Student's final course grade must be used in lieu of the corresponding end -of-course examination The bill further specifies that a final course grade may be used in lieu of an end-of-course examination only if the course (1) is not remedial or developmental and (2) the student receives "transcripted credit" for the course.

OHIO GRADUATION POINTS Exam Substitutions for “science”, American History, American government Awarded points COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS COURSE GRADE (SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE  SUBSTITUTE COURSES) OHIO GRADUATION POINTS A or B 5 C 4 D 3 Not applicable 2 1 F – Fail or drop the course

Pathway 1: 21 Credits and 18 points or more on End of Course Exams Earn 18 points in the appropriate areas based on 7 end of course exams. Earn 21 credits in the appropriate academic fields.

Pathway 2: Nationally Recognized College Admissions Exam Earn a “remediation-free” score on a nationally recognized college admission exam, such as the ACT or SAT. Every student entering ninth grade this year, and all those beyond, will take a college admission exam in the spring of grade 11 at the state’s expense. All students must complete the course requirements and assessment requirements in the seven approved courses. This means that all students will take the end-of-course tests for the seven courses and the college admissions test.

Pathway 3: Industry-recognized Credentialing The Ohio Department of Education has developed a two-step process to identify industry-recognized credentials that students can use for graduation. Earn an industry-recognized “credential” or state license to practice a vocation and receive a score on a job-skills (WorkKeys) test that shows the student is ready for employment. The Ohio Department of Education will continually update the Credentialing list.