Nordonia High School Counseling Department

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2016  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, 11, and Science3 creditsOne credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Biology, Physics or Physical Science, and Chemistry or Environmental Science.) Social Studies3 creditsWorld History, U.S. History, Government and Economics. Health½ creditOne-half credit in Grade 9 Phys. Ed.½ creditOne-fourth credit per year in grades 9 & 10 Fine Arts1 creditBand, Choir or Art Electives5 credits

Diploma with Honors Students must fulfill all but one criterion for any of the following Diplomas with Honors (Pg. 8 of Program Booklet) 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.

New Courses for the School Year  Financial Algebra (Full year course)  Quantitative Literacy I & II  AP Statistics (replaces Statistics)  College Prep Chemistry (is back)!  Men’s Chorus

Course Name Changes for the School Year  Newspaper----- now Media Production  Modern Drama-----now Classic/Modern Drama  Calculus-----now Honors Calculus  Drawing & Cartooning-----now Drawing & Illustration, as well as Advanced Drawing & Illustration  TWE-----now Computer Maintenance & Repair I, II, or III

Recommendation Waiver Form

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 0n Thursday, February 6 th 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 will be presented at the meeting on Thursday.

Summer School  There are many options with regard to summer school. See your counselor for more information if you fail a course this year.  Do not push a failed course to your senior year!

Reminders!  Yearbook – Application/selection process. Mr. Killian will provide the scheduling number once you receive his recommendation.  IMC – Do not register for this course unless you have a signature from Mrs. Wojtecki.  Choir – Register for Choir Your schedule will be adjusted upon selection by Mr. Pickering whether you audition for Symphonic Chorale or participate in Men’s or Women’s Chorus.

STUDENT COUNCIL Openings for 10 th – 12 th grades MAY be available each year depending on students not returning. See the advisor (Mrs. Dressig)for further information. An interview will need to take place prior to final scheduling. Her signature is required on your Academic Scheduling Worksheet in order to register for this class. This is an important commitment/responsibility to serving your school.

Computer Maintenance & Repair I, II, III  The Computer Maintenance & Repair I program will be a study-oriented course based on earning CompTIA A+ certification. In this course the student will take apart a computer, identify parts, be able to assemble a computer, and practice using different operating systems. Students will also explore the topics of system files, general maintenance, networking, configuration of hardware and software, and troubleshooting computer problems. Passing the CompTIA A+ exams will give you the A+ Certification. Earning certification is optional and must be pursued outside of the classroom.  There will be some hands on application in the form of “Work Orders,” which will require you to practice the skills learned in class. However, most of the hands on application will happen within the Computer Maintenance & Repair II class.  In order to be considered for this class, you must complete an application and submit it to Mr. Witschey, room 705, by February 14 th. There is a limit to the number of students that will be accepted.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office or from Mr. Witschey, room 705.  Do not register for this course during online scheduling unless you have completed the application process and Mr. Witschey has signed your Academic Scheduling Worksheet.

To Do List! 1.Get the required signatures from your teachers 2.Obtain parent signature 3.Return :Scheduling Worksheet Course Recommendation Waiver form (if applicable) TO YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER B Y FEBRUARY 18th You must have ALL required signatures and classes properly recommended! 4. Friday, February 21st - Online scheduling during English class Any changes in your schedule must be made before the start of the school year.