1. Ninth Grade Orientation 2017-2018
Shawnee High School

2. Planning the HS Career - Class of 2021
General Information Objectives (45 min)
Introduce Departments and Counselors
Athletics
Requirements for Graduation
General Scheduling Information
Planning the High School Career
College Credit Plus
Question and Answer Session
Meet the Teachers in the Cafeteria

3. Department Introductions
Counselors
Art
English
Family and Consumer Science
Engineering Technology
Math
Music
PE/Health
Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Shawnee Enhanced Learning
Special Education

4. Where to find information
Course Description Book
Freshman Registration Card
Alternate PE Credit form
College Credit Plus Information/Guidelines
Community Service Guidelines
Timelines – February 22nd deadline
Other Information

5. Graduation Requirements – Class of 2021
English (4 credits)
Math (4 credits)
Science (3 credits)
Social Studies (3 credits)
Physical Education (2 courses)
Health (1 course)
Fine Art (1 credit)
Personal Financial Management (.5 credit)
Community Service (60 hours)
Total Credits: 22 credits

6. Graduation Requirements – Assessements/Testing for the Class of 2021
Ninth Grade English (EOC)
Ninth Grade Math (EOC)
Biology (EOC)
Tenth Grade English (EOC)
Tenth Grade Math (EOC)
American History - SSII (EOC)
American Government – SSIII (EOC)
Total Points to Graduate: 18 points/35 pts

7. Alternate PE Credit
To take the place of the two (2) courses that need to be taken for PE, you must…
Complete 2 seasons of a sport, or
Complete 1 season of two sports, or
Complete 2 seasons of marching band
AND you must…
Take courses that benefit your educational progress in place of physical education
NOTE: Mr. Tincher, Athletic Director approval

8. College Admission Standards
English – 4 units
Math – 3 units
Science – 3 units
Social Studies – 3 units
Foreign Language – 2 units; rec. 3 units
Fine Arts – 1 unit

9. What is important to Colleges?
Difficulty of course work
ACT/SAT Scores
Ohio Department of Higher Education -
GPA and Class Rank
Student Activities and Community Involvement

10. Career and College Ready Benchmarks – Prepared for Success
ACT
English Composition: 18 on ACT English Test
Algebra: 22 on ACT Mathematics Test
Social Science: 21 on ACT Reading Test
SAT
Critical Reading: 450
Writing: 430
Mathematics: 520

11. College Preparation Checklist
Establish GPA early
Challenge yourself
Get involved in school and community activities
Begin your portfolio
Take standardized tests seriously
Look for opportunities
Summer programs
Leadership Opportunities

12. Educational Options Clark County Career Technical Center
College Credit Plus
Partnership with Clark State and Sinclair Community College
At Shawnee – Dual Enrollment
At Shawnee – Online Delivery with Teacher
At Clark State
Pathways to College Credit
15 hours
30 hours
The Ohio Transfer Module
Engineering Technology and Project Lead the Way
Shawnee Enhanced Learning Program
Credit Flexibility Program
Work and Study Program

13. Honors Diploma State Sponsored Program
Criteria – must meet seven out of eight areas
English (4 units)
Math (4 units)
Science (4 units, including physics and chemistry)
Social Studies (4 units)
Foreign Language (3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
GPA 3.5
ACT Score of 27+ or SAT 1210+

14. School Day Schedule School Day is 7:30 am – 2:40 pm
7 period day – 46 minutes per class
Lunch divided into 3 sections
Advisory Period
Personal Learning Plans
College Plans and College Choices
Online Transcripts and Teacher Recommendations
Interest Inventories
Scheduling
Extra help with classes – Senior Mentors and FAB
Groups
Class Meetings
Speakers on Special Topics

15. Scheduling Basics There are year long and semester classes
Typically, year long classes are counted as 1 full credit; semester classes are counted as .5 credit
Freshmen schedules are fairly static –
Schedule English, Math, Science and Social Studies
Sign up for band, choir or orchestra vs. Guided Study
Decide on physical education and health options
Elective options
Make sure you have doubled up semester courses
Always include alternate options
Be aware of fees connected with courses

16. Scheduling for Freshmen
Freshmen Composition and Literature
Math – Math 9 and Math 9 Adv.
Biology
Social Studies I
Physical Education (2 courses or Alt PE credit)
Health
Electives – Band/Choir/Spanish/Art
Other Electives and Online Selections

17. Planning and Pathways… Before you schedule
Explanation of Pathways
Types of Pathways
Associate’s Degree Pathway
Three Year College Plan/Transfer Module
Traditional High School Diploma
CTC Program with High School Diploma
Process:
Find a general direction
Map out a plan
Requirements vs. Flexibility and Interest

18. Scheduling - Recap Schedule Cards from MS Counselors
Take Your Completed Pathway Plan with you
Select Courses – Teacher Recommendations
Make sure you have noted alternate courses
Print off schedule/course plan from Course Description Book (Page 5)
Have teachers sign off on recommendations for advanced math or Spanish I
Parent sign before turned in to middle school counselor by February 22nd

19. Questions?