Counseling Department

Counseling Staff: Current Seniors:Mrs. Maxwell Current Juniors:Mrs. Feeman Current Sophomores: Mrs. Ross Current Freshmen:Mrs. Fluke (part-time) Please see Mrs. Volin, the guidance secretary to make a specific appointment

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2014 and Beyond  You must have 21 credits to graduate from Nordonia H.S.  You must pass all five parts of the Ohio Graduation Test  You must have met the following requirements: English4 creditsOne per year in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Math4 creditsOne credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Must include one credit of Algebra II or the equivalent) Science3 creditsOne credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Must include Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.) Social St.3 creditsWorld History in Grade 9, U.S. History in Grade 10, American Government and Economics in Grade 11. Health½ creditOne-half credit in Grade 9 Phys. Ed.½ creditOne-fourth credit per year in grades 9 & 10 Fine Arts1 credit(Band, Choir, or Art) Electives5 credits

Athletic Eligibility Note: Students must be passing five courses each semester. Phys. Ed. is.25 credit and does not apply toward eligibility. Please be aware of grades in order to stay eligible to participate in athletic programs. PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETING COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET GRADE 10 FOR THE YEAR Complete Name and Telephone information. Circle the course number in each required academic area as well as elective courses. Note: Sophomore’s must take ONE credit in each of the following academic areas: 1 credit English 1 credit Math 1 credit Science 1 credit Social Studies ¼ credit Physical Education & ½ Elective 1 Elective credit 1 Study Hall (or additional elective upon counselor approval) Academic course selection MUST have Teacher Recommendation initials for all academic courses, foreign language, and IMC. Student and parent MUST sign course selection worksheet. All students must be registered for a minimum of 6 classes EACH semester. Schedules may be changed by contacting the High School Guidance Office BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE START OF SCHOOL ARE NOT PERMITTED. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a High School Counselor at

Print your name clearly All students circle an English class. If you think you want to move up to Honors track, talk to your current teacher. Math: the typical track for sophomores is Geometry unless you started Algebra as an 8 th grader. Advanced students would be entering Alg. 2 or Honors Alg. 2. Science: Physics (or Honors Physics) is the recommended science. Social Studies: U.S. History (College Prep. takes Honors U.S. History) (The A.P. track students take Hon. Economics and/or AP European History) Remember the changes in the Art Department. Foreign Language is required for the Honors Diploma. All sophomores should complete their HPE requirements

English Course Sequence Chart Refer to Page 43 College Prep (Advanced Honors) English 9 Honors English 10 Honors English 11 Honors English 12 Advanced Placement College Prep (Average Skills) English 9 College Prep English 10 College Prep English 11 College Prep (American Literature) English 12 College Prep (British Literature) 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade

Mathematics Course Sequence Chart Refer to Page 63 College Prep (degree with math requirement) Algebra 1 Honors Geometry or Geometry Honors Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors PreCalculus or PreCalculus AP Calculus or Statistics College Prep (degree without math requirement) Algebra I or Algebra Concepts Geometry Algebra 2 Senior Math Elective 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade

Science Course Sequence Chart Refer to Page 71 College Prep (Advanced Technical or Medical) Honors Biology Honors Physics Honors Chemistry AP Physics* Astronomy* Engineering & Design* AP Chemistry* AP Physics* AP Biology Astronomy* Forensics* Anatomy and Physiology* Engineering and Design* College Prep (Regular) Honors Biology Biology Honors Physics Physics Honors Chemistry Chemistry Astronomy* Engineering & Design* Astronomy* Forensics* Anatomy & Physiology* Engineering and Design* AP Chemistry* AP Physics* AP Biology* 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Academic Biology Physics Chemistry Astronomy* Forensics* Anatomy & Phys.* Engineering & Design*

Social Studies Course Sequence Chart Refer to page 76 Advanced Placement Honors World History Honors Economics AP European History (10 th Grade eligible with Prerequisite – see course Description) AP United States History AP European History (May be taken as an elective in either 11 th or 12 th grade) AP Government AP European History (May be taken as an elective in either 11 th or 12 th grade) Other electives Honors College Prep Honors World History Honors United States History Honors Government Honors Economics Electives Psychology Your Life Contemporary Issues Valley Voyages 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Academic Associate Degree or College Prep World History United States History Government Economics Electives Your Life Contemporary Issues Valley Voyages

Please note the Career Program options for your Junior and Senior year. On the right, please list alternate courses for your electives Plan your classes below. You are not able to request a specific order. You MUST have parent and student signatures as well as the necessary teacher initials to register for classes!

ON-LINE SCHEDULING WORKSHEET Name____________________________________________Grade __10________ Complete the following information: List all names of courses. List all course numbers. Be sure that you are scheduled for 6 classes per semester. Semester courses must be paired. LIST COURSE NAMELIST COURSE NUMBER 1. (ENGLISH) ___________________________________________________________ 2. (MATH) _____________________________________________________________ 3. (SCIENCE) ___________________________________________________________ 4. (SOCIAL STUDIES) ____________________________________________________ 5. PHYSICAL EDUCATION_________________ 9620 ______________ 6. (ELECTIVE) ___________________________________________________________ 7. (STUDY HALL*) _______________________________________________________ *Or additional elective upon high school counselor approval. Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Diploma with Honors Students must fulfill all but one criterion for any of the following Diplomas with Honors Diploma with HonorsCareer-Technical Diploma with Honors ENGLISH4 Units4 Units MATHEMATICS4 Units including Algebra I, Geometry4 Units including Algebra I, Geometry Algebra II or equivalent and another Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content SCIENCE4 Units including physics and chemistry4 Units including physics and chemistry SOCIAL STUDIES4 Units4 Units FOREIGN LANGUAGE3 Units including at least 2 units in each3 Units including at least 2 units in each language FINE ARTS1 UnitNot counted toward requirements CAREER-TECHNICALNot counted toward requirements4 Units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be a part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit GRADE POINT AVERAGE3.5 on a 4.0 scale3.5 on a 4.0 scale ACT/SAT SCORE27 ACT / 1210 SAT27 ACT / 1210 SAT ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTNot applicableAchieve Proficiency Benchmark established for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent.

4.5 credits needed for promotion to grade credits needed for promotion to grade credits needed for promotion to grade 12 Grade Promotion Requirements

Schedule Changes/Dropping Classes  Once schedule requests have been submitted, students and parents may elect to change a student’s schedule for the next school year only before the first day of school.  After the start of the school year, changes will only be made if: 1. There is a scheduling conflict that cannot be resolved. 2. Changes necessitated by failures. 3. Satisfactory completion of a course in summer school. 4. A technical error was made in the process of scheduling the student’s requests. SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE SCHOOL YEAR HAS BEGUN ARE NOT PERMITTED.

All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to take the national exams given at Nordonia High School in May. College credit may be granted upon successful completion of these exams. The college which the student attends awards credit. Check with your individual college on its credit granting policies. Costs for each test given are approximately $90 per test. Exam fees will be added to your fee account upon enrollment in the A.P. class. Advanced Placement Testing

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options The Ohio State Board of Education has adopted a policy under which a student may enroll at a college on a full or part-time basis and complete courses for high school and college credit. The program eligibility includes grades 9-12, acceptance by college and other local criteria. Program options include enrollment in college courses for college credit, or for both high school/college credit. Guidelines have been established for financial arrangements for tuition, books, materials and fees, depending on the enrollment option selected. A student and their parent must attend a mandatory meeting on February 9 at 7pm. You must inform the High School Guidance Department by MARCH 30th of your intent to participate in the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option. Detailed information is available in the Counseling Office.

Summer School  Summer School at CVCC is designed for credit recovery.  There are many options with regard to summer school. See your counselor for more information.

STUDENT COUNCIL: Openings for 10 th – 12 th grades MAY be available each year depending on student’s not returning. See the advisor (Mrs. Dressig)for further information. An interview will need to take place prior to final scheduling. This is an important commitment/responsibility to serving your school.

To Do List! 1.Get the required signatures from your teachers 2.Obtain parent signatures 3.Return : Academic Scheduling Worksheet Online Scheduling Worksheet TO YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER BY FEBRUARY 16th You must have ALL signatures and 6 classes properly recommended! 4. Wednesday, February 22 - Online scheduling during English Class Any changes in your schedule must be made before the start of the school year.