Registration Presentation

Your School Counselors  Mrs. Linda KellyA - D  Mr. Chris PeiranoE – La  Mrs. Deborah ClingerLe - Ri  Mr. Chad GillRo - Z  Mrs. Linda KellyA - D  Mr. Chris PeiranoE – La  Mrs. Deborah ClingerLe - Ri  Mr. Chad GillRo - Z

Topics Covered  Graduation Requirements.  Recommended courses for college preparation.  Honors Diploma Requirements.  Required Courses for seniors.  Elective Courses for seniors.  Where to find additional information.  CCP Info meeting Feb 17,  Important reminders, dates and deadlines!

Pickerington High School North 20 Total Units  English4 units  Math4 Units (1.0 unit must be Algebra 2 or equiv)  Science3 Units  Integrated Science  Biology  Advanced elective science  Social Studies 3.0 units  World History 1.0 unit  American History 1.0 unit  Economics.50 unit  American Government/POD.50 unit  English4 units  Math4 Units (1.0 unit must be Algebra 2 or equiv)  Science3 Units  Integrated Science  Biology  Advanced elective science  Social Studies 3.0 units  World History 1.0 unit  American History 1.0 unit  Economics.50 unit  American Government/POD.50 unit

2017 Graduation Requirements continued Health.50 unit Physical Education.50 unit Fine Arts 1.0 unit (must be in Art, Music, or Theatre) Electives 4.0 units (Any course not otherwise required or any core academic courses above and beyond the requirements listed are counted as electives.) Ohio Graduation Test Students are required to pass all five sections of the Ohio Graduation Test to fulfill graduation requirements and participate in the graduation ceremony! Health.50 unit Physical Education.50 unit Fine Arts 1.0 unit (must be in Art, Music, or Theatre) Electives 4.0 units (Any course not otherwise required or any core academic courses above and beyond the requirements listed are counted as electives.) Ohio Graduation Test Students are required to pass all five sections of the Ohio Graduation Test to fulfill graduation requirements and participate in the graduation ceremony!

College preparation in Ohio In addition to the courses required for graduation, it is strongly recommended that students complete the following courses to prepare for success in college :  At least 1 additional unit of Science.  At least 1 additional unit of Social Studies.  At least 3 units of a World Language.  Other courses that will provide preparation for your college major.  Courses in technology that apply to your field of study.  At least 1 additional unit of Science.  At least 1 additional unit of Social Studies.  At least 3 units of a World Language.  Other courses that will provide preparation for your college major.  Courses in technology that apply to your field of study.

To be awarded an Honors diploma the student is required to meet all but one of the criteria listed (7 of the 8 criteria): 1. Earn four units of English. 2. Earn four units of Mathematics which must include at least Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of course which contains equivalent content. 3. Earn four units in Science including one unit of physics and one unit of chemistry. 4. Earn four units of Social Studies. 5. Earn three units of one world language or two units each of two world languages. (ASL is permitted). 6. Earn one unit of Fine Arts. 7. Maintain an unweighted cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale; or 8. Obtain a composite score of 27 or higher on the ACT or equivalent SAT score. To be awarded an Honors diploma the student is required to meet all but one of the criteria listed (7 of the 8 criteria): 1. Earn four units of English. 2. Earn four units of Mathematics which must include at least Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of course which contains equivalent content. 3. Earn four units in Science including one unit of physics and one unit of chemistry. 4. Earn four units of Social Studies. 5. Earn three units of one world language or two units each of two world languages. (ASL is permitted). 6. Earn one unit of Fine Arts. 7. Maintain an unweighted cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale; or 8. Obtain a composite score of 27 or higher on the ACT or equivalent SAT score.

Choosing the right classes  Choose classes that you will be successful in and that will help you reach your goals.  Check pre-requisites for all courses you select.  List alternate courses!  Think about your future plans and goals when selecting classes Challenge yourself!  Discuss questions/options with parents, school counselors and teachers.  Choose classes that you will be successful in and that will help you reach your goals.  Check pre-requisites for all courses you select.  List alternate courses!  Think about your future plans and goals when selecting classes Challenge yourself!  Discuss questions/options with parents, school counselors and teachers.  Read about all course options in the HS Course Guide: pickerington-north-high/courses- and-class-registration/ pickerington-north-high/courses- and-class-registration/  Read about all course options in the HS Course Guide: pickerington-north-high/courses- and-class-registration/ pickerington-north-high/courses- and-class-registration/

What about English? 4 total high school credits of English are required to graduate.  English 12  Honors Extended Thematic Studies in Literature 12  AP English Language and Composition  AP English 12 Literature and Composition  CCP English Courses are described on pages 2 – 19 and/or pages of HS Course Guide.  All English Department courses are described on pages 20 – 24 of HS Course Guide.  English 12  Honors Extended Thematic Studies in Literature 12  AP English Language and Composition  AP English 12 Literature and Composition  CCP English Courses are described on pages 2 – 19 and/or pages of HS Course Guide.  All English Department courses are described on pages 20 – 24 of HS Course Guide.

What Math do I take? Remember - 4 units of math are required to graduate. Talk with current Math Teacher for advice. Even if students have already earned 4 credits of Math, it is strongly recommended that all seniors take a math class during grade 12.  Algebra I  Geometry  Honors Geometry  Algebra 2  Honors Algebra 2  College Transition Math  Statistics  Pre-Calculus  Honors Pre-Calculus  Intro to Calculus & Discreet Math  AP Calculus AB  AP Calculus BC  AP Statistics  Algebra I  Geometry  Honors Geometry  Algebra 2  Honors Algebra 2  College Transition Math  Statistics  Pre-Calculus  Honors Pre-Calculus  Intro to Calculus & Discreet Math  AP Calculus AB  AP Calculus BC  AP Statistics  CCP Math Courses are described on pages 2 – 19 and/or pages of HS Course Guide.  All Math Department courses are described on pages 32 – 36 of HS Course Guide.  CCP Math Courses are described on pages 2 – 19 and/or pages of HS Course Guide.  All Math Department courses are described on pages 32 – 36 of HS Course Guide.

What about the sciences? 3 high school credits of science are required to graduate:  1 unit Physical Science: Integrated Science  1 unit Life Science: Biology or Honors Biology  1 unit of Advanced Science: Students can choose from any other science offerings:  All science courses are described on pages 37 – 44 in HS Course Guide.  Biomedical Health STEM courses described on p. 42 of HS Course Guide.  CCP Science courses. Refer to pages 2 – 19 and/or pages of HS Course Guide. 3 high school credits of science are required to graduate:  1 unit Physical Science: Integrated Science  1 unit Life Science: Biology or Honors Biology  1 unit of Advanced Science: Students can choose from any other science offerings:  All science courses are described on pages 37 – 44 in HS Course Guide.  Biomedical Health STEM courses described on p. 42 of HS Course Guide.  CCP Science courses. Refer to pages 2 – 19 and/or pages of HS Course Guide.

What about Social Studies? Students must earn high school credits in World History, American History, Economics and Principles of Democracy to graduate from PHSN. Which Social Studies for Senior Year?  Principles of Democracy (year)  AP Government & Politics (year)  Economics (semester)  AP Micro/Macro Economics (year) All social studies courses and social studies Electives are described on pages 45 – 50 of HS Course Guide. CCP social studies courses are described on Pages 2 – 19 and/or pages 49 – 50 of HS Course Guide. Which Social Studies for Senior Year?  Principles of Democracy (year)  AP Government & Politics (year)  Economics (semester)  AP Micro/Macro Economics (year) All social studies courses and social studies Electives are described on pages 45 – 50 of HS Course Guide. CCP social studies courses are described on Pages 2 – 19 and/or pages 49 – 50 of HS Course Guide.

Health All students must complete.50 credit of Health prior to graduation.

Physical Education Options.50 unit of PE is required to graduate. Each PE class counts for.25 credits. 1. Take PE during the school year (PE courses described on page 69 in HS Course Guide): Lifetime Fitness Lifetime Sports Team Sports Physical Conditioning  PE Replacement: Student must complete two seasons of athletics (OHSAA Sanctioned only), band or cheerleading. Students that choose this option must replace PE with a.50 unit elective. Students who choose this option must complete and return an application for PE replacement to the School Counselor. 3. Summer Physical Education – Applications can be picked up in the school counseling office when they become available..50 unit of PE is required to graduate. Each PE class counts for.25 credits. 1. Take PE during the school year (PE courses described on page 69 in HS Course Guide): Lifetime Fitness Lifetime Sports Team Sports Physical Conditioning  PE Replacement: Student must complete two seasons of athletics (OHSAA Sanctioned only), band or cheerleading. Students that choose this option must replace PE with a.50 unit elective. Students who choose this option must complete and return an application for PE replacement to the School Counselor. 3. Summer Physical Education – Applications can be picked up in the school counseling office when they become available.

Fine Arts Requirement One high school credit of fine arts is a requirement for graduation from PHSN:  Art: Courses described on pages 61 – 64 in HS Course Guide.  Music: Courses described on pages in HS Course Guide.  Theatre: Courses described on pages in HS Course Guide. Read course descriptions and prerequisites carefully. Most courses are taken in sequential order. One high school credit of fine arts is a requirement for graduation from PHSN:  Art: Courses described on pages 61 – 64 in HS Course Guide.  Music: Courses described on pages in HS Course Guide.  Theatre: Courses described on pages in HS Course Guide. Read course descriptions and prerequisites carefully. Most courses are taken in sequential order.

Choosing Electives  Check all prerequisites!  Consider class load, students will not be able to drop classes later!  Consider career & college plans.  Must register for alternate elective choices.

Foreign/World Language Electives: Consider the following: Most colleges require 2 years of the same foreign/world language. Some competitive colleges recommend 3 years of the same foreign language. Honors Diploma requires 3 years of the same foreign language or To succeed in learning a foreign language, you have to be willing to put in daily time to study. Need strong language arts and reading skills! Options: American Sign Language, German, Spanish, and French Advanced Placement (AP) courses available in Spanish, German and French. All foreign/world language courses (including CCP foreign language courses) are describe on pages 27 – 31 of HS Course Guide. Consider the following: Most colleges require 2 years of the same foreign/world language. Some competitive colleges recommend 3 years of the same foreign language. Honors Diploma requires 3 years of the same foreign language or To succeed in learning a foreign language, you have to be willing to put in daily time to study. Need strong language arts and reading skills! Options: American Sign Language, German, Spanish, and French Advanced Placement (AP) courses available in Spanish, German and French. All foreign/world language courses (including CCP foreign language courses) are describe on pages 27 – 31 of HS Course Guide.

Other electives by department are described in the HS Course Guide:  English electives on pages 22 – 24.  Math electives on pages 34 – 36.  Science electives on pages 38 – 44.  Social Studies electives on pages 47 – 50.  Business & Marketing electives on pages 51– 53.  Integrated Technology electives on pages 54 – 60.  Additional Fine Arts electives.  Service Learning electives on page 70. Service Learning Courses require an application. Applications due Feb 29 to School Counseling Office. Classes will be added to schedule of students chosen for program at a later date.  English electives on pages 22 – 24.  Math electives on pages 34 – 36.  Science electives on pages 38 – 44.  Social Studies electives on pages 47 – 50.  Business & Marketing electives on pages 51– 53.  Integrated Technology electives on pages 54 – 60.  Additional Fine Arts electives.  Service Learning electives on page 70. Service Learning Courses require an application. Applications due Feb 29 to School Counseling Office. Classes will be added to schedule of students chosen for program at a later date.

College Credit Plus (CCP) Program Students can take college courses offered at PHS North/PHS Central, courses offered college campuses in the area, or online college courses. There is no cost for these classes for the student or parent. (Disclaimer: If student drops a CCP course after deadline or does not pass the course, student/parents are responsible for paying cost of course.) Students must meet the eligibility requirements for the college course and must follow the college’s procedures for enrollment. (Specific ACT or qualifying placement test score is generally required.) If students choose to register for a College Credit Plus class, make sure to choose an alternate course in case the student does not meet the college’s criteria for the class. Student & parent should attend College Credit Plus Information Meeting that will be held on February 17, 2016 at 7 pm at PHS-CENTRAL Performing Arts Center. Additional information is included in the High School Course Guide which is posted on the school web site: high/courses-and-class-registration/ high/courses-and-class-registration/

NCAA Athletic Eligibility for College Bound Student Athletes

Athletic Eligibility & Scheduling Athletic Eligibility - Students must pass credit courses prior to season and during season to be eligible for athletics/band/theatre and have a minimum 1.75 GPA. Student-athletes should always be enrolled in at least 6 courses per semester. Physical Education classes do not count for athletic eligibility. Athletic Eligibility - Students must pass credit courses prior to season and during season to be eligible for athletics/band/theatre and have a minimum 1.75 GPA. Student-athletes should always be enrolled in at least 6 courses per semester. Physical Education classes do not count for athletic eligibility.

 Each school day will consist of 26 mods (15 minutes each).  Lunch will be 2 mods (30 minutes).  Most classes will be 3 mods (45 minutes).  Most lab and AP classes will be 4 mods (60 minutes).  The length of each class is indicated on the “Course Registration Worksheet” and in the HS Course Guide.  Study halls can be 1 – 3 mods (15 minutes to 45 minutes).  It is not necessary to request lunch or study hall. All students will be scheduled for lunch. Any other open units in a student’s day will be filled with study hall.  Students are expected to take a full schedule consisting of 6 classes each semester and/or a range of units of courses per quarter to prepare for college, career and/or the military.  Please register for several alternate elective courses.You may not get all of the courses you request. If a particular course does not fit in your schedule, we will use your alternate courses as a back up if you have a schedule conflict. List your alternates in priority order!  Each school day will consist of 26 mods (15 minutes each).  Lunch will be 2 mods (30 minutes).  Most classes will be 3 mods (45 minutes).  Most lab and AP classes will be 4 mods (60 minutes).  The length of each class is indicated on the “Course Registration Worksheet” and in the HS Course Guide.  Study halls can be 1 – 3 mods (15 minutes to 45 minutes).  It is not necessary to request lunch or study hall. All students will be scheduled for lunch. Any other open units in a student’s day will be filled with study hall.  Students are expected to take a full schedule consisting of 6 classes each semester and/or a range of units of courses per quarter to prepare for college, career and/or the military.  Please register for several alternate elective courses.You may not get all of the courses you request. If a particular course does not fit in your schedule, we will use your alternate courses as a back up if you have a schedule conflict. List your alternates in priority order!

Schedule Changes Board of Education Policy Schedule change requests must meet one or more of the following criteria or the change will not be made!  Balances classes between semesters.  To accommodate seniors who need requirements for graduation.  Completed a summer class with a passing grade and need to adjust my schedule.  Requesting to drop a study hall in order to add a class.  Requesting a change because an original request was not honored due to a scheduling conflict.  Requesting to change a teacher is only permitted if the student has had the teacher previously for the same course and he/she failed that course.  Requesting a change to adjust for special/alternative programming (Career Center, CCP, IEP, etc.)  Requesting a change due to an inappropriate course level dictated by the prerequisite.  Balances classes between semesters.  To accommodate seniors who need requirements for graduation.  Completed a summer class with a passing grade and need to adjust my schedule.  Requesting to drop a study hall in order to add a class.  Requesting a change because an original request was not honored due to a scheduling conflict.  Requesting to change a teacher is only permitted if the student has had the teacher previously for the same course and he/she failed that course.  Requesting a change to adjust for special/alternative programming (Career Center, CCP, IEP, etc.)  Requesting a change due to an inappropriate course level dictated by the prerequisite.

Important dates to remember: The school counselors will be available in the PHSN Lecture Hall during your study hall/commons and lunch periods for the next week to answer questions and assist you with the online registration process! Dates include: Feb. 11, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 22. You must complete your online course requests by Monday, February 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. At that time the online registration portal will close and you will no longer be able to register or make changes. Please select carefully as these are decisions that will impact your future!

Students will register for classes on Infinite Campus.  Instructional Video for students (shown by school counselors during class registration presentations) :  Instructional handout for students (provided to students during class registration presentations): content/uploads/sites/16/2016/02/Using-the-Portal-to-Request-HS-Courses-1.pdf  Instructional Video for students (shown by school counselors during class registration presentations) :  Instructional handout for students (provided to students during class registration presentations): content/uploads/sites/16/2016/02/Using-the-Portal-to-Request-HS-Courses-1.pdf

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