1. Chillicothe City Schools’ District Mission Statement
Part I: College Credit Plus Meeting Part II: Course Scheduling Meeting
Chillicothe City Schools’ District Mission Statement
The Chillicothe City School District empowers students to learn, to lead, and to serve.

2. Introduction to College Credit Plus (CCP or CC+)
College Credit Plus is a state funded opportunity for students to earn college credit while in high school or middle school.
In most cases, these credits are free of charge to students (not to school districts).
Not as many requirements as PSEO or Seniors to Sophomores.
Students earn college credits while in MS or HS that are not only applicable to college but are guaranteed to be accepted by ALL (State run Public) Ohio Colleges.
Who is eligible? Students Grades 7-12
Prerequisites for courses must be met.
Student/Parent or Guardian Driven:
BE AWARE: Many of the requirements for CCP fall on the student and parent/guardian.
We are here to help but you must stay informed and keep in contact.

3. Advantages vs. Disadvantages
CCP Advantages
CCP Disadvantages
Dual Credit: Any credit earned through CCP for college credit will also be applied to HS credit towards graduation.
GPA: All CCP courses are graded on an AP 5.0 scale (HUGE change from PSEO days).
State Exams: Students who take CCP courses that correspond with a HS course tied to a state exam (physical science, biology, American History, or American Government) will NOT have to take the state exam and instead earn graduation points based on the letter grade earned for the CCP course.
A or B= 5
C=4
D=3
F=0
Money: Free to students, if a passing grade is earned. Guaranteed scholarship money.
Rigor: Taking college level course work now will better prepare students for college level work when they are actually of college age.
Opportunity: Get students thinking college.
College Transcript: Not only will your HS transcript be impacted by CCP courses but you WILL begin your college transcript as well as soon as you sign up for a CCP course.
Money: It is free if you pass. You fail a course and you WILL have to pay the district back for that course.
Books: They aren’t yours. The district buys them and you have to return them. Failure to do so adds to your school fees that must be paid before graduation from HS.
Time: This is college. You may be in HS or MS but these are college courses so your time commitment is expected. Maturity is a key factor here.
Athletics: We care. Colleges professors do not. We do work with OUC, OCU, SSCC, and Cedarville but it is the responsibility to the student-athlete to make the professor, the AD, and guidance aware of CCP courses that could impact eligibility.
1st and 3rd 9 weeks: School requests “mid-term reports”
2nd and 4th 9 weeks: We use final grades reported for the course by the university.
Athletic eligibility: GPA and must pass 3 courses each 9 weeks.

4. College Readiness College Readiness is determined by the college.
CCP is an option not a right. You must meet requirements and deadlines to be eligible.
Requirements: To gain entry into CCP you must complete a 3 step process:
#1 Declare your intent to participate in CCP:2/15-4/1 (Window/Deadline)
Completed Chillicothe City Schools Letter of Intent (see packet of information) to CHS School Counselors due April 1st.
Any form submitted after April 1st of a given school year will require principal permission to participate in CCP.
#2 Must be apply for and be accepted to college: See College Application Deadlines for Specific College. Each college may have “other consideration” related to the students background. Their call, not ours nor yours.
University will contact you directly to accept or deny the application.
Student’s obligation to bring the letter in to their/a CHS School Counselor.
#3 Must take (and in some cases pass) the college entry exam: Only those who are accepted into the colleges will have this option.
Accuplacer is the most common college entry exam.
We will schedule one date in the Spring for students to sign up and take Accuplacer at CHS.
Other dates can be individually scheduled with respective colleges.
Must PASS Accuplacer to take math and English courses.
Must TAKE Accuplacer to take most other courses.
Appropriate Accuplacer Scores determined by the individual university.
Regardless of Accuplacer score minimum ACT score will qualify you for all CCP courses at a college but each college may set different minimum requirements: ACT 18 English/22 Math for SSCC and ACT 18 English/20 Math for OUC or ACT score of a 19+ for OCU.

5. You qualified for CCP so…what now?
Sign up for courses:
Through CHS scheduling process for on-site courses.
You will do this through the university for off(CHS)-site courses but are required to provide your guidance counselor a copy of your schedule by August 1st.
Purchase books through the CCSD
After we collect all CCP Students Schedules we will provide the courses and names of students to district office personnel who orders and then distributes books.
Be sure you are checking your CCSD student !
Students must return books to the district office by the end of the semester.
Attend an orientation:
You may be required by CHS or the university of your choosing to attend an orientation for CCP.

6. 3 Types of CCP for Students
Option #1: CCP at CHS: This symbol ~ in course handbook designates CCP courses.
CHS offers the following CCP Courses:
Arts/Communication: Columbus State Community College (Articulation Agreement: to get CCP credit you have to go to CSCC after HS).
Digital Image Editing
Video Production
Motion Graphics
Video Broadcasting
Computer Technology: Southern State Community College (Take Accuplacer)
Computer Lab Technician (Google Helpdesk Students)
ELA: Southern State Community College (Qualifying score on Accuplacer)
ELA IV (Freshman Composition)
Speech
Math: Southern State Community College (Qualifying score on Accuplacer)
Honors College Trigonometry (College Trigonometry)
Honors College Algebra (College Algebra)
Science: Southern State Community College (Take Accuplacer)
Biology II (Advanced College Biology)

7. 3 Types of CCP for Students
Option #2: Take select course on the college campus and/or online while maintaining a CHS schedule as well.
Some courses at CHS and some courses at college.
Any college in the state of Ohio (online or on campus).
Ohio University Chillicothe, Ohio Christian University, and Southern State Community College are our affiliated schools.
Also have students taking courses at Cedarville University.
Option #3: Take entire course load on college campus and/or online
Still a CHS Student but taking all courses at college.
Be aware of athletic requirements for courses taken/passed and GPA.
Kent State and Toledo are both universities using online courses to attract students from all over the state into CCP.

8. CCP or Honors/AP College Credit Plus Courses Honor/AP Courses
Guaranteed college credit if you pass the class with a “C” or better.
“D” or better gets you credit at the HS and college level but for courses within a major additional requirements may exists like requiring a “C” or better score.
5.0 (AP) GPA scale applied.
Class rank and GPA boost
Fail or withdraw (after the first 14 days of the course) from the course and CHS will seek reimbursement.
Applies to colleges in Ohio (public) but can’t guarantee out of state and potentially could be excluded from private Ohio schools
Guaranteed scholarship money as long as you pass the class.
Honor/AP Courses
Possible college credit if you score a “3” or better on the AP exam.
Varies based on college and major.
Applies to colleges all over the U.S.
You aren’t limited to only Ohio colleges.
AP is a national program.
4.5 (Honors) and 5.0 (AP) GPA scale applied.
Common App
No cost requirements outside of the AP test and potential lab fees.
Looks great on scholarship applications.
Rigor: Colleges look for Honors/AP courses on your transcript.

9. 2 Key Questions to Consider: CCP vs. Honors/AP
What is your intent?
If you are after scholarships through:
Common App
Other scholarship foundations
And prospective colleges….
then the Honors/AP route is best.
If you are after guaranteed money/savings then the CCP route is best.
Are you going to college in the state of Ohio?
If you are, CCP is the best option as it is guaranteed.
Especially if you are attending a state school in Ohio.
If you are not, then honors/AP is the best option as there is more likely a guarantee of credit acceptance regardless of college or state.
You can take a combination of CCP and Honors/AP here at CHS but when making decisions between the two types of courses know the facts and consider these questions.

10. The savings are real and transferability is a priority
Transfer agreements with nearly 20 colleges and universities
Ohio Transfer Module Approved Courses
Transfer Assurance
- Transferology.com
- transfercredit.ohio.gov
Bachelor’s Degree / Teacher
ABD/ Special Education Supervisor ESC
Master’s Degree/ Special Education Coordinator

11. CCP Cautionary Information
#1 Fail or Withdraw from a Course: You pay for the course.
CHS will seek reimbursement from a student or a student’s parent for failed courses under this program, unless the student is identified as economically disadvantaged by the school and was not expelled.
This include students who receive a failing grade due to the “class-drop” process of non-attendance and those students who drop courses after the 14th day of a given semester.
#2 Books: Don’t write in them.
We pay for them. You use them. You return them to us. Returned to the CCSD District office at the conclusion of the semester/course you take.
#3 Grades Matter:
Depending on the grade you get (usually need a “C” or better) colleges may or may not allow you to use the course for credit within your major (could deem it an elective credit) or at all.
This will go on your college transcript as well as your HS transcript.
#4 College Level Work:
No excuses. Individual internal drive determines success. Are you ready for college level work and expectations?
#5 Athletic Eligibility:
If you take a CCP course outside of CHS, it is still 1 of the 3 required courses you take that you must pass to stay eligible.
College doesn’t care. OHSAA, HS, and you do.
Your responsibility to ensure grades are reported to CHS each 9 weeks or you could lose your eligibility.

12. Additional CCP Information
Students can earn up to 30 college credit hours per academic year; includes summer term.
If you choose to participate in CCP in the summer this counts toward the following school years credit total.
If you want to participate in summer term, you must submit your letter of intent to participate early enough to apply and gain admission to the college and register for course(s) in the spring.
No more than 120 college credit hours while in the program.
Grades 7-12 this is a maximum students can attempt.
College Course of 3 or more credit hours=a one year or one semester 1 credit HS course.
Student has to cover all parking expenses and additional fees outside of tuition and books for the college they attend.

13. College Credit Plus
For More Information

14. University Perspective on CCP

15. Ohio University Chillicothe College Credit Plus (CC+) Program
or (toll-free)

16. Application Procedures
If you would like to apply for the CC+ program, you MUST submit the following materials:
CC+ application for admission, completed in full
Official transcript from high school; for students who do not have a transcript, please submit your latest grade report
Official ACT scores (if applicable)
Official transcripts of any coursework completed at any other postsecondary institution (if applicable)
Advanced Placement scores (if applicable)

17. Application Deadline Information at OUC
All materials, including the official high school transcript and standardized test scores, MUST be received or postmarked by April 1st for summer admission, May 1st for fall admission, or November 1st for spring admission.
There will be absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS to the deadline!

18. Academic Eligibility at OUC
Regional campus CC+ admission will be offered to candidates who demonstrate evidence of academic preparation to succeed as follows:
You MUST be remediation-free in English and reading.
Accuplacer Test: English – Score of 88 (or higher) on Sentence Skills; Reading – Score of 80 (or higher)
ACT: English – 18 ACT English sub score (or higher)
Reading – 22 ACT Reading sub score (or higher)
SAT: English – Writing 430 or Critical Reading 450 (or higher)
Reading – 450 (or higher)

19. Academic Eligibility at OUC
If you wish to enroll in a math course or any course with a math requisite, you MUST also demonstrate remediation-free status in math.
Accuplacer Test: Score of 50 (or higher)
ACT: 20 ACT Math sub score (or higher)
SAT: 520 (or higher)
ACT/SAT scores can only be used for placement purposes if the test was taken within the past two years.
All placement test scores must be submitted by the testing deadline!
Summer & fall deadline – June 2
Spring deadline – TBD

20. Accuplacer Placement Testing
Testing takes approximately two hours
You MUST schedule the test at least 24 hours in advance.
Photo ID is required!
To schedule the Accuplacer Placement Test, please call the Testing Center at
Note: For fall admission the Accuplacer Placement Test is offered on a limited number of dates at OUC. Test scores are valid for two years.

21. CC+ Testing Policies at OUC
All CC+ testing is now standardized!
Guidelines:
As a CC+ applicant, you may take the Accuplacer Test at OUC after applying to the program. The testing deadline follows shortly after the application deadline. Passing scores will qualify the student immediately. You ONLY have one opportunity to take the placement test.
If you have previously applied to the CC+ program but failed to meet all requirements, you are expected to take the test and meet the criteria for the new year.

22. Once I’m accepted at OUC, what do I need to do?
Student Services will notify you of your admission status.
If you are admitted into the CC+ program, you MUST attend an orientation session. A parent or legal guardian MUST attend with the student.
You will be notified of the orientation session via mail.
At orientation, you will:
Have your student photo ID made,
Set-up your OHIO ID and Catmail account, and
Register for classes.

23. Semester System 14 weeks of classes; 1 week of exams
Fall – end of August to mid December
Spring – mid January to the beginning of May
Full Summer Semester – mid May to mid August
First Summer Session – mid May to the end of June
Second Summer Session – end of June to mid August

24. CC+ Curriculum Tracks Art BSN Business Healthcare
Humanities and Literature
STEM
Social Science
Technical Program Exploration
Each curriculum is designed to ensure that students can complete a 15 hour or 30 hour track as required by the state.

25. Maintaining Eligibility at OUC
You must maintain at least a 2.0 (“C”) accumulative GPA to remain in good academic standing.
If your GPA falls below a 2.0, this may effect your eligibility to enroll/attend classes on any OU campus after graduation.
If you fail or withdraw after the roster date from a college course, you are liable to pay for the classes that you have not successfully completed. This decision lies in the hands of the school district.

26. CC+ Advisor Contact Information
Neeley Allen, MBA Student Recruitment Coordinator Bennett Hall 137 A T: Beth Barnes, BSEd Advisor Bennett Hall 270 T: John Fisher, PhD Director of Student Services Bennett Hall 274 T:

27. QUESTIONS???

29. Admission Requirements
Minimum 2.0 GPA
ACT score of 19 + or SAT Equivalent

30. Application Process Complete paper or online application
Submit official high school transcripts
Submit ACT/SAT test score
*No Application Fee*

31. Course Options Courses online, on campus, or at select high schools
level courses (few approved 300 level courses)
Multiple degree pathways
**Students schedule through mandatory advising session
Course Options
Students can take their courses online or on the University Campus (and in select High Schools)
Students can take level courses with the exception of a few approved 300 level courses
Assigned Advisor: Mandatory advisory session (in person/by phone)
Pathways to pursue different degree paths.

32. Part of the Transfer Evaluation System (TES)
Transferability
We are accredited with the Ohio Board of Regents and Higher Learning Commission
Part of the Transfer Evaluation System (TES)
Transferology

33. Benefits of Trailblazer Academy (CCP):
Fluent Transition into College
Understand college expectations
Complete general education courses early
Save on college expenses
**Course materials for Online and On Campus students will be covered by OCU if Registration deadline is met.
Benefits of Trailblazer Academy (CCP):
Fluent Transition into College Environment and academics
Understand what a college course looks like, what professors expect, and the work it takes to succeed
Complete general education courses before officially entering college
Save on college expenses
**Course materials for Online and On Campus students will be covered by OCU.**

34. OCU and College Credit Plus
Ohio Christian University has a total enrollment of over 4,000+ students
Our Trailblazer Academy Program has grown!
40 students in 2009 when the program began
500+ students currently

35. Trailblazer Scholarship
$8,000 Presidential Scholarship
Requirements
12+ Credit hours through Trailblazer Academy
Cumulative 3.0 GPA in Trailblazer classes
Complete Traditional OCU Application

36. OCU & CCP Important Dates
All Non-Public students must have ALL application materials in by March 17th to meet April Funding Form application deadline of April 15th.
Application deadline for Public students is May 5th for the Fall 2017 semester.
Registration Deadline for Summer Courses:
Session 1: April 7th
Session 2: April 28th
Summer Course Sessions start May 8th

37. OCU & CCP Important Dates
Fall “Free Book” Registration Deadline: August 1st
Fall On Campus Classes start August 30st
Fall Online Classes start August 28th

38. https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/61690d8a-022d-44bb-9f7d-a9b73374950a
Contact Us:

39. Southern State Community College
Dr. John Roush, Dean of Core Studies
Brown County Campus Director/ College Credit Plus Director Southern State Community College X 3510

40. Southern State Community College CCP Guidelines
Guidelines pertain to all students participating in CCP program whether the student is on a SSCC campus or taking the course at their high school.

41. SSCC CCP Guidelines Counseling with high school counselors.
Complete the SSCC/CCP Application. Submit to the Records office along with a copy of your high school transcript or school record.

42. SSCC CCP Guidelines
Students are expected to be college-ready as defined by the Uniform Statewide Standards for Remediation Free Status. This is demonstrated by:

43. SSCC CCP Guidelines English ACT score of 18 or higher or 480 SAT
Mathematics ACT score of 22 or higher or 530 SAT
Or, Appropriate threshold scores on SSCC Accuplacer

44. SSCC CCP Guidelines
In all cases, students must meet the necessary pre-requisites required for a course. CCP students wishing to take courses without a pre-requisite can be conditionally approved and must provide evidence of college-readiness prior to the conclusion of the term in which they enter.

45. SSCC CCP Guidelines
Students enrolling in the program will be expected and required to perform at the same level as their college classmates. CCP students are subject to the same policies and procedures, academic practices and grading standards as all other SSCC students. Grading standards pertain to students taking college courses in their high school, as well.

46. Contacts H.S./Middle School Guidance Counselor
Lisa J Hord, SSCC Director of Admissions
(937) , Ext. 2720
Ohio Department of Higher Education
* Information on these slides are subject to change.

47. College Credit Plus
Questions?

48. Chillicothe City Schools’ District Mission Statement
Part I: College Credit Plus Meeting Part II: Course Scheduling Meeting
Chillicothe City Schools’ District Mission Statement
The Chillicothe City School District empowers students to learn, to lead, and to serve.

49. Importance of Scheduling
#1 Know Your Graduation Requirements: Pg of the CHS Course Planning Handbook.
#2 Know Your Goals. Take advantage of opportunities.
College? Honors Diploma? Honors/AP? CCP?
Career Tech? Military?
#3 Know Prerequisite Requirements for Courses.
Do you qualify?
What do you do if you don’t qualify and want in the course?
#4 Map Your Future:
Don’t schedule for next year.
Schedule for the next 6 years or the next 4 years.
Have a HS course plan to get the most out of HS.

50. Importance of Scheduling
The courses you take in HS will have as much to do with the opportunities you get in college/career as the grades you get in these courses.
College Entry and Scholarships Earned? Define as much by courses you took as the grades you earned.
Challenge yourself!!! Honors/AP, CCP, etc.
HS Transcripts: Follow you for the rest of your life.
Employers want to see them and they look for more than just grades.
Classes taken, attendance, test scores, all on there.
You can cost yourself an opportunity at 25 or 30 due to poor choices at 15 or 17.
But, you can also open doors later in life by the decisions you make and effort you give in HS.
Think about that.
4 years that can dictate the next 40 years of your life.

51. Resources at CHS Use your resources!!!
CHS Course Planning Handbook: CHS Website
CHS Course Request Forms
Naviance
4 year and 6 year Graduation Plan Forms
US!!!! CHS Guidance Department and Administration.
Visit. Ask questions. LEARN!!!
I promise we are here for you.

52. Scheduling at CHS: Dates/Times
Initial Grade Level Meetings: Course Request Forms are supplied
Current Freshmen: Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Current Sophomores: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Current Juniors: (Today) Thursday, February 16, 2017
Current CMS 8th graders: (Tomorrow) February 18, 2017
Completed Course Request Forms for the school year are due to homeroom teachers no later than Friday, February 24, 2017.
Scheduling of Classes: CHS Guidance Staff will use Course Request forms to schedule for the school year.
Choose wisely. We staff based on requests so schedule changes are unlikely after course requests are made.

53. February Meetings Have Two Goals
Goal #1: Schedule Classes for at CHS.
Goal #2: Map Your Future
Complete Career Assessment
Complete 6 Year Graduation Plan
Map Your Future offers college and career guidance to ALL CHS Students

54. Block Scheduling
CHS is a full block scheduled HS meaning we are on semesters to mimic the college setting for students.
Students take a maximum of 5 credits per semester.
Students take 10 credits for the year.
Bell Schedule has 7 periods but students courses take up 6 of those periods with one 30 minute lunch.
Students have lunch periods 4-6.
Student will have one lunch period (period 4, 5, or 6) and a class the other two thus the reason for 5 courses each semester.

55. 2016-2017 CHS Bell Schedule: Building Opening Bell: 7:15 am
Homeroom (1st Per.): 7:30-7:35 am
1st Period (70 min.): 7:35-8:45 am
2nd Period (70 min): 8:50-10:00 am
3rd Period (70 min): 10:05-11:15 am
4th Period (33 min): 11:20-11:53 am
5th Period (33 min): 11:53 am-12:26 pm
6th Period (34 min): 12:26-1:00 pm
7th Period (70 min): 1:05-2:15 pm

56. Advantages to Block Scheduling
Full Block Scheduling
Full Year Scheduling
70 minute class periods:
Increase educational endurance.
Credits: Potential for 40 credits over a 4 year HS career (5 per semester; 10 per school year).
Greater Focus; Greater Depth:
5 classes a semester
2-3 core classes per semester.
State Exams:
2 per semester (December and April)
College Setting:
Most colleges are now semester based.
Greater offerings/opportunities: Ex. Math
CHS:
9th Grade:
Regular: Applied Algebra & Algebra I
Advanced: Honors Algebra II & Honors Geometry.
10th Grade:
Regular: Applied Geometry & Geometry
Advanced: Honors College Trig & Honors College Algebra
11th Grade:
Regular: Algebra II and Advanced Math
Advanced: Honors/AP Stats and/or Honors AP Calculus AB
12th Grade:
ACT Prep Math and/or Honors/Stats
Advanced: Honors AP Stats and/or Honors AP Calculus BC
35-50 minute class periods:
Preparation for college courses lasting 1 to 4 hours?
Credits: Maximum credits over a 4 year HS career.
Less Depth; Less Focus:
6-7 classes for the year including all core subjects all year.
State Exams:
Take all State EOC’s in April (as many as 4 exams)
College Setting:
Not many 36 week college courses.
Reduced variety/opportunities: Ex. Math
CHS:
9th Grade: Algebra I
10th Grade: Geometry
11th Grade: Algebra II
12th Grade: Upper Level or 4th Year Math

57. Additional Information
Increased Honors (33) and AP (18) Course Offerings.
Honors/AP Courses: All Year. 1 credit for each. 70 min. a day all year to prepare for the AP exams.
ACT/CCR Preparation Courses: Math, Science, ELA (repeatable)
Semester course cycles through all 3 subjects starting 10th grade year.
Increased opportunity for Lab Courses for struggling students as well.
State exam preparation.
Athletic Eligibility:
Old Policy (current for incoming freshmen): Pass 5 classes; min GPA
New Policy: Pass 3 classes; min GPA
Credit Flexibility: If you have a conflict with your schedule and want to take more than 5 courses in a semester or more than 10 in a year we use credit flexibility to solve this problem.
Allows you to take any and allow courses you desire.
We will make it work.
Can deny your plan and make you rewrite it but can’t deny you from taking Credit Flexibility Courses.
Legally obligated to make it work.

58. New Ohio law creates options for students to earn a HS diploma
Ohio House Bill 487 recently established new requirements for earning a high school diploma in Ohio.
Option 1: End of Course Exams.
Option 2: College Admission Exam.
Option 3: Workforce Readiness Exam
The new graduation requirements take effect with the class of 2018—students who are entering ninth grade for the first time in the school year.
NEW OHIO LAW CREATES NEW OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS TO EARN A DIPLOMA
Changes in Ohio’s law about high school graduation will help us meet this promise that we make to you and your family.
We are going to help you think more deeply about what you want to do as an adult, and make sure we help get you moving in the right direction to fulfill your dreams.
Let me explain how this works.

59. New Graduation Requirements in the State of Ohio: Class of 2018 and Beyond
Graduation Requirements Class of 2018 and Beyond
Credits: 26
State Exams: Next Generations Assessments: Freshman & Sophomore Year
ELA I & II
Algebra I
Geometry
American History
American Government
Physical Science (2018) Biology (2019)
Passing Score is 700 out of roughly 900
Exams Scored on a 1-5 Scale.
Must earn 18 total points on all tests to graduate.
Graduation Requirements Class of 2017
Credits:
21 (Class of )
25 (Class of 2017)
State Exam: OGT:
Exams Sophomore Year
If you didn’t pass a section, you retake it twice a year, even beyond graduation, to meet the graduation requirements.
400 or better on 5 sections
Math, Reading, Writing, Science, and Social Studies

60. Complete 26 course credits (CHS Specific)
Requirements for all students who are in High School in the State of Ohio staring with the Class of 2019.
Earn diploma through 1 of 3 options:
Stated Earlier
Easiest pathway: Take 7 required state tests: 18 Total Points
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS
First, our district requires all students to complete ## course credits to graduate. You will get different numbers of credits for different courses, and they must add up to at least ## credits in the required courses.
Second, you must take seven state tests. You will take these tests over the four years you are in high school, and each test comes at the end of a specific course.
Third, you will pick one of three diploma options.

61. Take seven required state tests
Class of 2019 and Beyond:
Take seven required state tests
English I
English II
Algebra I
Geometry
Biology
American History
American Government
REQUIRED STATE TESTS
Changes to state tests are one of the most important new parts of earning a high school diploma in Ohio.
Beginning with the Class of 2018 – or those who become 9th graders on or after July 1, 2014, the Ohio Graduation Tests will not be required. 
Instead, you will take a state test at the end of seven of your courses. That’s why we call them “end of course” tests.
The courses are algebra 1, geometry (or integrated math I and math II), biology, American history, American government, English I and English II.
These tests will give us a much clearer picture of whether we are giving you the skills and knowledge you need to be college or career ready when you graduate.
If you look at all the courses you will take in high school, you’ll find that in almost all of them you will have a final test.
In the seven courses where you take a state end-of-course test, your teachers MAY decide to use the state test to replace the usual final test for the class. The purpose is to avoid making  you take more tests than you really have to.
Students studying state-approved Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or college-level courses in biology, American history or American government may take special tests for those courses in place of the end-of-course tests. Again, that’s so we can avoid having you take more than one test.
Here’s the last thing you need to know about tests: All of you, when you reach 11th grade, will take a nationally recognized college admission test (such as the ACT or SAT). The state of Ohio will pay for you to take that test, so your parents do not have to. Taking this test will tell you and our district if you are ready for college and what you still might need to do to become ready, if you see college as an option for you.

62. End of Course State Exams: Scoring System Performance Level Grad.
Points
Advanced 5
Accelerated 4
Proficient (Passing) 3
Basic 2
Limited 1
Minimum of 18 points collected out of the 7 assessments which are graded on a 1-5 scale. 
When a student reaches 18 graduation points overall, he or she becomes eligible for a diploma. 
PERFORMANCE LEVEL - GRADUATION POINTS
Earn these point levels on the tests. These levels translate into how many points you get. 
Again, remember that you  need to earn a total of at least 18 POINTS on the seven tests.

63. 4 4 6 Earn at least four points on English tests
Earn at least four points on math tests
You must earn a total of at least four points on English tests, four points on math tests and 6 points on science and social studies tests. 6
Earn at least six points for science and social tests

64. Retaking Next Generation Assessments
To retake exams a student would have to first:
Take all 7 exams
Fail to achieve the necessary total of 18 points
And/or fail to achieve minimum point totals for specific subjects.
ELA (4 points)
Math (4 points)
Social Studies/Science (6 points).

65. STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN STATE TESTS
Federal and state laws require all districts and schools to test all students in specific grades and courses.
There is no law that allows a parent or student to opt out of state testing and there is no state test opt-out procedure or form.
If a parent withdraws his or her child’s participation in certain state tests, there may be consequences for the child, the child’s teacher, the school, and the district.
If you choose to withdraw your student from testing, we will request that parents document this decision, in writing, to record the reason why the student was not tested.

66. CHS Administration & Guidance
CHS Principal: Jeff Fisher, ext
CHS Assistant Principal: Dan Staggs, ext
CHS Guidance Counselor: Bill Hertler, ext
10th and 9th Graders
CHS Guidance Counselor: Sarah Hawthorne, ext
12th and 9th Graders
CHS Guidance Counselor: Mark Roush, ext
11th and 9th Graders

67. Concluding Information on Scheduling
Overview: CHS Course Planning Handbook:
CHS Guidance Counselor, Mr. Hertler
On the CHS Website:
Overview: CHS Course Request Forms: Per Grade Level:
CHS Guidance Department
Forms found in the information packet provided at tonight's meeting.
Overview: Guidance Website, Social Media, Naviance Platform:
CHS guidance Counselor, Mrs. Hawthorne

68. CHS Guidance Office Staff
Mrs. Semancik, Guidance Office Manager
She is awesome.
Mr. Hertler, School Counselor
Seniors (Class of 2018) and Honors Freshmen (Class of 2021)
(740) , ext
Mr. Roush, School Counselor
Juniors (Class of 2019) and Freshmen (Last Names A-J)
(740) , ext
Mrs. Hawthorne, School Counselor
Sophomores (Class of 2020) and Freshmen (Last Names K-Z)
(740) , ext

69. MINIMUM Graduation Requirements
Classes of
4 units of English
4 units of Math
3 units of Science (1 Physical Science, 1 Biology,1 elective)
3 units of Social Studies (1 US History, 1 US Government, 1 elective)
Class of 2021: 3rd Social Studies MUST be World History!
½ unit of Health
½ unit of PE*
At least 1 unit (or 2 half units from among the areas of world language, business/computer tech, or fine arts)
At least 10 electives
26 Total Units
EMPHASIS ON CREDITS INSTEAD OF JUST “PASSING” GRADE LEVEL; DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THEY HAVE DONE BEFORE.

70. End of Course Exam Points
Language Arts I
Language Arts II 4
Minimum
Geometry
Algebra I
Biology
American History
American Government 6
EOC Test Total 18
EOC calculator.xlsx

71. *PE Waivers
Students participating in 2 full seasons of marching band, an athletic program, or cheerleading may apply for 2 waivers for PE class
IMPORTANT:
Exempting out of PE does not mean you earn PE credit.
Students will have to take another course to make up the credits they would have earned from taking PE.
Also, we now teach PE and Health at the same time for 1.5 credits (1 credit for health and .5 credits for PE) and there is no exempting out of Health class.
Our point is your child may be ahead just taking PE and Health rather than exempting out of the course.
PE waivers can’t be completed until after the season has ended.

72. Must meet 7 of the 8 requirements.
The Honors Diploma*
Subject
Criteria
English
4 units
Math
4 units (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a 4-year sequence that contains equivalent content)
Science
4 units, including Physics and Chemistry
Social Studies
Foreign Language
3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied
Fine Arts
1 unit
Grade Point Average
3.5 on 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT Score (excluding scores from Writing section)
27 ACT/1280 SAT*
Must meet 7 of the 8 requirements.

73. AP CHS
Offering of college-level courses for ambitious and capable students
AP courses are more challenging and require more work than other high school courses
AP Exams are taken at the end of the year (May)
Scores are 1 (low) to 5 (high)
Most colleges give credit for score of 3 or better
Check with your college(s) of choice to see if credit is granted
90% of colleges attended by AP candidates give credit and/or advanced placement for acceptable scores
Student selection for AP courses is based upon teacher recommendations and additional criteria as listed in course descriptions (see Course Planning Handbook)
AP courses are offered 2nd semester, and all students must take the corresponding Honors course 1st semester

74. Honors (graded on 4.5 scale)
Honors CHS
Honors (graded on 4.5 scale)
Honors Language Arts I
Honors Spanish IV
Honors Language Arts II: British & World Literature
Honors Spanish V
Honors Language Arts III: American Literature
Honors Pre-AP Spanish IV
Honors Language Arts IV
Honors French IV
Honors American History
Honors French V
Honors American Government
Honors Pre-AP French IV
Honors World History
Honors Chinese IV
Honors College Algebra
Honors Chinese V
Honors Calculus A/B
Honors Pre-AP Chinese IV
Honors Calculus B/C
Honors Freshman Orchestra
Honors Algebra II
Honors Cavalites
Honors Geometry
Honors Symphonic Choir
Honors College Trigonometry
Honors Orchestra
Honors Statistics
Honors Concert Band
Honors Biology
Honors Jazz Band
Honors Environmental Science
Honors Concert Choir
Honors Chemistry: Inorganic & Organic
Honors Physics

75. *Not all Honors courses have corresponding AP courses.
AP CHS
AP (graded on 5.0 scale)
AP Language Arts IV: Literature & Composition
AP American Politics & Government: US
AP American History
AP World History
AP Calculus A/B
AP Calculus B/C
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
AP Spanish VII
AP French VII
AP Chinese VII
AP Music Theory
AP Microeconomics
AP Computer Science
AP Language Arts III (credit flex only)
AP Psychology (credit flex only)
AP Comparative Government (credit flex only)
AP European History (credit flex only)
*Not all Honors courses have corresponding AP courses.
**Students are REQUIRED to complete corresponding AP courses, when applicable.

76. Scheduling 2017-2018 Course Planning Handbook Pupil Load
This is a work in progress. Changes will be made regularly until Board approval given.
Pupil Load
Class of 2018 and Beyond
To grade 10: Complete MINIMUM of 7 credits
To grade 11: Complete MINIMUM of 14 credits
To grade 12: Complete MINIMUM of 20 credits
To graduate: Complete MINIMUM of 26 credits

77. Course Request Forms
Each grade level will receive a course request form.
You are to select courses based on your graduation requirements and electives in which you are interested.
Select 10 credits MINIMUM*.
CHS School Counselors will input your requests and design your schedules, working to ensure your courses meet requirements.
You may not receive all of the classes you select!
Classes are full.
Scheduling conflicts.
You do not meet prerequisites.
COURSE REQUEST FORMS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 24TH WITH PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE!

78. Things To Keep In Mind…
If you are taking an honors-level course, you MUST take the corresponding AP course, if available.
Challenge yourself!
Take courses that are relevant to your future goals.
All-year English (9th grade) for EOC prep
All-year Math courses for EOC prep
Course Request Forms are due to your homeroom teacher by February 24th, and must be signed by a parent/guardian.
Late forms may result in not being scheduled for your desired courses.
If you do not select the appropriate number of credits, counselors will make the decision for you 

79. Early Release (Juniors & Seniors)
Early release an option for those who MEET THE REQUIREMENTS…
The following requirements must be met in order to participate and maintain participation in Early Release:
7 semester Early Graduates are not eligible for early release
Minimum GPA: 2.5
No more than 5 discipline actions per semester
No more than 5 unexcused tardies per semester
No more than 5 unexcused absences per semester
Early release classes will also still be offered
Discovery Science
Personal Fitness
College/Career Readiness

80. College Credit Plus
Take courses that are relevant to your long-term goals.
Colleges like to see rigor, but with success.
College Credit Plus
Take college courses for college and high school credit
You must be accepted into the college and take the placement test (Accuplacer or qualifying ACT score) in order to participate*

81. PRCTC Senior Year Programs
Interested in earning a license/certification in one of the following areas?
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Firefighter  ServSafe Phlebotomy/EKG Technician STNA OSHA Safety 30 hour OSHA 10 hour
Please let Mr. Hertler know ASAP if you are interested!

82. Scheduling
If you are taking Senior PRCTC classes or are taking CCP classes…
We will make individual schedule changes after you receive your college or PRCTC schedule.
Schedules will be mailed to you over the summer.
You know the process…
If you want to make a schedule change, you MUST:
Complete the course change form, with all required signatures!
Turn it in to Guidance!
A counselor will review and see if your request is possible!

83. Map Your Future New program through the United Way of Ross County
Focused on assisting students with college and career-related goals
Lunch & Learns
Mentor Assistance

84. Online Resources Email Naviance CHS Guidance Website Social Media
Naviance
Every CHS student has access to this college/career planning resource.
Please see Mrs. Hawthorne for your login information.
CHS Guidance Website
Social Media
Facebook: Chillicothe High School Guidance
Pinterest: Chillicothe High School Guidance

85. College Credit Plus
Questions?