1. OLENTANGY ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SCHEDULING
Welcome Parents
Slides Gunther
Slides 11 – 21 -Matt
Slides 22 – 14 –Gunther

2. PRESENTATION GOALS Review Graduation Requirements
Explain this year’s course scheduling process
Answer commonly asked questions about scheduling
Provide tips for the “Schedule Request Sheet”
Provide contact information for assistance

3. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Dr. Kathy McFarland– Principal
Mrs. Jessica Mamais – Assistant Principal
Mrs. Karen Sedoti – Assistant Principal
Mr. Trond Smith – Assistant Principal
Mr. John Betz –Director of Athletics

4. GUIDANCE TEAM Mrs. Pam Otten (Last Names A – C)
Mr. Steve Gunther (Last Names D – H)
Mr. Matt Baumgartner (Last Names I – M)
Mrs. Laura Carder (Last names N – Sd)
Mrs. Debbie Harry (Last names Se – Z)

5. OLENTANGY LOCAL SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2021
English 4 Credits
Mathematics 4 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Social Studies 3 Credits
Health Credit
Physical Education Credit or Waiver
Art Credit
Electives (additional credits) 6 Credits
Total Credits 22 Credits

6. GRAD REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
Mathematics must include one credit of Algebra 2.
OLSD has a policy that exempts students from the PE credit if they participate in two full seasons of interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading, or a Junior ROTC program for two years.  
By qualifying for a PE Waiver, a student does not earn credit and therefore still needs a total of 22 credit hours to graduate
Science must include one credit of Physical Science, one credit of Life Science and one advanced study science.
Social Studies must include .5 credit of American History, .5 credit of World History and .5 credit of American Government
All students must receive instruction in economics and financial literacy.  The OLSD covers this curriculum in the required Economics course.
Specify that the above requirements are the STATE REQUIREMENTS and that Olentangy satisfies these requirements in additonal ways.

7. HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
College Prep English 4 Credits
College Prep Math                       4         Credits
College Prep Science                   4         Credits
Including Chemistry and Physics
College Prep Social Studies          4         Credits
Foreign Language                        3          Credits
Visual or Performing Art             1          Credit
27 or above on ACT 
3.5 or higher GPA
(Students only need 7 of 8 requirements)
The purpose of showing you the honor's diplomas is to show you what a course of study looks like for a 4 year college or univeristy

8. NEW OHIO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
HB 487 requires students take, and earn points, on specific end of course exams
Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, American History, American Government, English 9 and English 10

9. NEW OHIO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Meet one of following three:
Earn a cumulative passing score on seven end-of-course exams. The scores will be set by the State Board of Education.
Earn a “remediation-free” score on a nationally recognized college admission exam such as ACT or SAT. The state of Ohio will pay for all 11th grade students in the class of 2018 and beyond to take the exam free of charge.
Earn a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or a state-issued license for practice in a career and achieve a score that demonstrates workforce readiness and employability on a job skills assessment

10. PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH OPTIONS
Traditional PE classes– Team Activities & Fitness, Dual Activities & Fitness, Activities & Fitness
Summer Online PE
Lifetime Fitness PE
Online PE
PE Waiver
Traditional Health class taught during a period of one semester or online Health for one semester. Also online in summer.

11. SCHEDULING TIMELINE
Students received a paper copy of the High School Course Planning Guide.  It is also available on the district website.
Counselors reviewed requirements for honors and regular diplomas, awards at graduation and suggested tracks of study (see High School Course Planning Guide).
Students received an orange Course Request Form.
Counselors reviewed the process for completing the Course Request Form.
We met with all 8th grade students yesterday and today

12. COURSE REQUEST FORM
The “Course Request Form” is designed to be a guide for students as they make decisions about their course request for next year.  
It is on orange card stock.

13. COURSE REQUEST FORM – PAGE 1

14. COURSE REQUEST FORM – PAGE 2

15. SCHEDULING TIMELINE
Jan Jan. 24:  Students will complete Course Request Form. Students should not leave a spot for lunch.  It will be scheduled automatically.
Jan Jan. 24:  Teachers will advise students on their course selection.  Teachers will initial, approve/not approve, make recommendations on student choices.
Jan Jan. 24: After having a conversation with their teachers, your students should bring their course request sheet home to have a scheduling conversation with you.  Students must obtain a parent signature on the completed Course Request Form.
Jan. 25:  All Course Request Forms should be completed and turned in to the middle school. .

16. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Verification
After all students have completed their initial course requests, the total course requests will be reviewed to decide which courses can be offered (based on enrollment requests) and to make decisions about hiring staff for the school year.
   Once the master schedule is built, a class schedule is developed from the course requests.
   Courses are built based upon requests so please plan carefully.
Explain how we will be operating OOHS with the highest enrollment number which leaves little room to change schedules once made.

17. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Verification
Parents are strongly encouraged to review their child’s course request information.
Parents will be able to verify their students’ selections through PowerSchool portal.  A form will be available on the principal’s announcements, or your child's guidance department, should you need to make a change. 
   Please know that these are course requests and not an actual schedule. 

18. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Verification
To make adjustments to your child’s Course Requests, please print the course change form from the principal’s , mark any changes and return form to the middle school guidance office.

19. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Verification
Please note that the earlier a concern is addressed, the more likely it is that a satisfactory solution will be available!  As the year progresses and courses fill and close, it becomes more and more difficult to make adjustments and changes to your child’s schedule. 
   

20. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Verification
All schedule corrections, changes, and adjustments MUST be completed by May 24, 2017!
As a reminder, the sooner a concern is addressed, the more likely that a suitable solution will be available for your child.

21. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Online Student Registration
Starting with the School Year, students will be able to enter their own course requests into Powerschool. Please refer to the blue handout provided tonight for details.

22. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if a parent or student doesn’t agree with the course recommended by the classroom teacher?
If a teacher recommends a course for your student that doesn’t seem to be a best fit, please discuss the placement with your child’s teacher. This is best handled as a parent, student, teacher conference.
As long as the student has met the prerequisites, the student/parent may determine the course. There is a center column on the course request form to override a teacher recommendation. Please initial this box and circle the course you are choosing.

23. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if my child wants to take a course that requires an audition (like band, choir or orchestra)?
Students interested in courses that require auditions should place the course on their Schedule Requests. Each student will then meet with the appropriate instructor for an audition, to determine final eligibility.
Auditions will be held in the Spring. Students will be notified of the results following auditions and counselors will adjust the schedules if need be.

24. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if my child wants to come in late or leave a period early? --Plan for this period on the Course Request Form. --Be certain the Course Request Form has a parent signature. --Late arrive/Early release may not work for every student’s schedule and therefore is not guaranteed.

25. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Should my child take an honors course? --An honors course provides the student with additional depth and rigor in the subject. --Talk with your child’s teachers about his/her recommendation. --Students should challenge themselves with an honors course if they have an interest and/or aptitude in the subject.

26. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can my child accelerate his/her learning by taking summer school courses?
--Olentangy Local School District offers a Summer Semester. In 2016 the course offerings were online courses in the following:
College Prep English 9, 10, 11, 12
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus
World History, Geography & World Cultures, US & Global Economics, US Government & Politics, US History since the Civil War
Health, Physical Education, Lifetime Fitness (face-to-face).
--$210 per course
Courses taken over the summer between an 8th grade year and freshman count as high school credits and will be listed on their transcripts. 
Be mindful when making this decision.. You're condensing a year's worth of content in 4-6 weeks. 

27. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do high school courses completed in middle school count as high school credit?
--High School courses completed in middle school (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, &/or Level I of a world language) appear on the high school transcript with a “P” (passing) and the credit awarded.
--Students have until the end of September of the senior year to change the “P” to the letter grade.
--If the student elects to take the letter grade, it is calculated as part of the high school cumulative GPA.

28. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if my child changes his/her mind about his/her course requests?
Please indicate changes on the course change form from the principal’s and turn that in to the middle school guidance office.

29. SCHOOL WEBSITE
This website will allow you to register for the Pioneer Press (mass ), view our electronic calendar and other school information

30. GUIDANCE TEAM Mrs. Pam Otten (Last Names A – C)
Mr. Steve Gunther (Last Names D – H)
Mr. Matt Baumgartner (Last Names I – M)
Mrs. Laura Carder (Last names N – Sd)
Mrs. Debbie Harry (Last names Se – Z)

31. Olentangy Academy INSPIRING TOMORROW’S INNOVATORS TODAY
9th Grade STEM Program
-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Corner of Orange Road and Route 23

32. Olentangy Academy Hands-on, problem based learning
Engineering design process
Integrated, transdisciplinary approach
Blurs the lines between contents
Use knowledge from math and science to solve real-world problems for authentic learning experiences
Conduct relevant research in English class
Learn from STEM professionals
Design challenges
STEM speakers
Mentorship/Capstone Experience
Build on 21st Century Skills
Collaboration, Communication, Research, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Creativity

33. Olentangy Academy
Courses
Physical Science*
Math (Algebra I, Geometry*, or 
Honors Algebra II)
CP English 9*
World History* (Hybrid)
Engineering Design  
*honors option available (teacher recommendation req.)
What would your child’s schedule look like?
Start the day at OHS - First three periods followed by lunch
Take shuttle to OA for the rest of the day. 
Take the shuttle back to OHS to take their regular bus home.

34. Olentangy Academy
Contact Information
Chelsea Eismon - Admin
Trevor Glew - Guidance
Go to the Olentangy Academy website to learn more about the STEM program, or submit an interest application. Applications are due January 31st.

35. FOR ASSISTANCE THANK YOU
  Thank you for your participation tonight and please let us know if we can be of any help!
   We encourage you to contact your child’s high school counselor if you have any questions  about course selections.  
THANK YOU