Welcome to Canton South High School! 8th Grade Transition Night

Meet your High School Counselors… Mrs. Boyd (A-J)Mr. Kern (K-Q) + CTEMrs. Tscholl (R-Z)

4 English 4 Math3 Science 3 Social Studies.5 Health 1.0 Fine Art or waiver 2 PE or waiver OGT Tests 21 Credits

4.0 English

4.0 Math

3.0 Science

3.0 Social Studies

.5 Health

1.0 Fine Art or Waiver

2 Semesters of PE or waiver

Pass OGT Tests

21 Credits

Fine Art Waiver: A Fine Art Waiver may be earned with the completion of one credit of a Career-Tech course.

 Metal Fabrication  Graphic Design  Info Systems  CBI  Sports Medicine  Culinary Arts  PLTW  Auto Technologies  HS of Business  Cosmetology  Construction Tech  Teacher Academy  Health Occupations  Biomed Engineering  Programming/ Video Gaming

Project Lead The Way Biomedical Engineering High School of Business (2 semesters)

Physical Education Waiver A Physical Education Waiver may be earned after the completion of two seasons of high school sports or band.

Academic Honors Diploma Criteria 4 English, Math, Science (must include Physics), Social Studies 3 Foreign Language 1 Fine Art 3.5 Grade Point Average 27 ACT or 1210 SAT Must earn 7 out of 8 criteria

Career-Tech Honors Diploma Criteria 4 English, Math, Science (any advanced science), Social Studies 4 Career Tech Units 3.5 Grade Point Average 27 ACT or 1210 SAT Achieve competency benchmark Must earn 7 out of 8 criteria

Getting Involved…. Extracurriculars Clubs Band/Choir Plays/Musicals Sports Speech

Information you need to know for your incoming freshman….

Pre-AP Classes  Increased rigor  Weighted grades; heavier GPA implications  Preparation for AP and Dual Enrollment courses

8 th Grade Explore Results English and Social Studies Pre-AP Placement

8 th Grade Explore results/teacher recommendation/Alg I credit Pre-AP Geometry Placement

Math – teacher appointed English Global Studies Physical Science Required

English Global Studies Physical Science 3 period block

Additional Course Recommendations: HealthPE* Art Electives* Spanish

Placement indicated on scheduling card.

Compass Test WritingReadingMath

Biomedical Engineering Science Teacher PLTW Science Teacher Compass Test for Pre-AP English and Math Teachers Recommendations required for: Application required for Yearbook.

Summer Work All incoming freshmen will be required to complete summer work. 8 th grade teachers will distribute assignment sheets in the Spring. Also available on the CSHS website.

Remind 101 Stay informed by signing up for Remind 101 (info in student packet). You may be charged by your cell phone carrier for additional text messages. alerts are also an option. See your counselor for additional information.

1.Start a new text message 2.Enter the following number: (330) Enter the following 4. Once sent, you will receive a confirmation message within a few minutes if done correctly To sign up for Remind 101 text alerts:

Aultman Ambassador Program Canton South High School has partnered with Aultman Hospital to increase awareness of health and wellness in the community and the school.

Parent/Guardian Appointments *Student are welcome to meet individually with counselors as well.

Before you leave…. Counselors will be available for questions in hallway’ Make sure to pick up your student’s packet Schedule individual meeting with counselor Yearbook applications Feel free to speak with 9 th grade teachers after meeting adjourns Visit coaches, club advisors, Aultman Ambassador’s Program, and Academic Boosters Club in the Cafeteria