1. William Henry Harrison High School
Class of 2021
Academic and Social growth
for ALL students, EVERY DAY!
Cheerleaders

2. Introductions Excellence Through Relationships
Mr. Davis Baker, Principal ( )
Mr. Kris Niehaus, Assistant Principal
Mr. Mark Meibers, Athletic Director-Assistant Principal
Mr. Christian Tracy, Junior School Principal
Excellence Through Relationships
Student Services Team
Jenny Barker - A to G ( )
Steve Barnes – H to O ( )
Lisa Suttman - P to Z ( )
Kim Hackworth– School Psychologist ( )
Sharon Merkel- Guidance Secretary ( )
Keith

3. Scheduling Questions Call or schedule a meeting time
Parent Meetings – to discuss scheduling
Tuesday or Wednesday, March 7th or 8th
(7:40-2:40)
(10 minutes times slots – meetings to take place in the Junior School library)
Sign up after in lobby area

4. William Henry Harrison High School
Change…
Davis Baker
Building Principal
William Henry Harrison High School

5. Innovative Academic Excellence
Junior School classes for High School Credit
Ohio’s Physical Education Waiver
Online Edgenuity classes
Summer School
Educational Options – Internship Work Study
Flexible Scheduling Opportunities
Advanced Placement Classes – AP Testing
College Credit Plus

7. Ohio Honors Diploma Requirements
(You must fulfill all but one of the requirements to qualify)
4 credits English
4 credits Math
4 credits Social Studies
4 credits Science
1 credit Fine or Practical Art
.5 credit Physical Education
.5 credit Health
.5 Financial Literacy
3 credits Foreign Language (or 2 years each of 2 separate languages)
GPA of 3.5
ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1210

8. Two Teams of Teachers and Two Freshman Teams
Freshman House
Two Teams of Teachers
and Two Freshman Teams

9. Newest Wing of the Building
Common Planning Bell for Teachers
In-school Academic Intervention
General & some CP students will be assigned
Emphasize relationships, motivation and early high school success
Reading & Math Skill courses available
Will be assigned based on need
GAPping when behind four or five assignments
Remember you come to school to learn…

10. Graduation Requirements 2021
4 credits of English (English 9.10,11,12)
4 credits of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2 and an elective math)
3 credits of Social Studies (American History, Government, and World History)
3 credits of Science (Biology, Physical Science and an elective science)
1 credit of Fine Arts (not required for Career Center students)
.5 credit of Health

11. Graduation Requirements 2021 (Continued)
.5 credits of Physical Education
May be exempted by 2 seasons of High School Interscholastic Sports, Marching Band, Cheerleading or JROTC
5 Elective credits
Financial Literacy Requirement
May be met through HSB 3 or Economics section of American Government (AP Government does NOT include Economics section)
Minimum points accumulated on course tests

12. New Testing Graduation Requirements
Those students who start their freshman year in the fall of 2014 and beyond will be subject to the new Ohio Graduation Testing Requirements. The current OGT will not be required, but you will instead take 7 tests at the end of courses as listed below. Although they are subject to changes or additional clarification, the new testing requirements look like this, effective January 31, 2015:

13. New Testing Graduation Requirements (con’t)
End of Course Test Requirements for the Class of 2018 and beyond
1. English 1 (9th grade English)
2. English 2 (10th grade English)
3. Algebra 1 (8th or 9th grade)
4. Geometry (9th or 10th grade)
5. American History (9th grade social studies)
6. American Government (10th grade)
7. Biology (9th grade)

14. FAQ’s How many End of Year Tests Do I Have to Take? Seven
What Scores on the EOY Tests Do I Need to Earn to Graduate from High School?
You Need 18 Points Total on the Seven Tests AND Enough Points Earned in Each Subject Area!
 Students will need minimum of 4 total points on the Two English Tests (i. e. Combined total of 4 points for your EOY tests taken for 9th grade Eng. and 10th grade Eng.)
Students will need minimum of 4 total points on the Two Math Tests
Students will need minimum 6 total points on the three remaining tests in Social Studies and Science
Students will need 4 extra points from any category

15. FAQ’s How are points awarded? Or WorkKey Tests Advanced= 5 points
Accelerated= 4 points
Proficient= 3 points
Basic= 2 points
Limited= 1 point
Or WorkKey Tests
12 Point Score

16. Remediation Free ACT/SAT
What are considered Remediation Free ACT test scores?
*ACT Remediation Free Scores
English = 18
Math = 22
Reading = 21
SAT Remediation Free Scores
Critical Reading = 450
Writing = 430
Mathematics = 520
Reading = 450
*ACT Prep Class – Strongly Suggested

17. Registration Process
Students fill out Registration forms with their parents by 3/6/2017
Each student needs to register for 7 bells!
1 English (1)
1 Math (1)
1 Social Studies (1)
1 Science (1)
3 Electives (should include Health and PE if student still needs them)

18. Registration Process Additional classes to consider
PE (traditional, summer, no credit sport exemption)
Fill out parent permission exemption form
Play 2 sports, marching band, cheerleading or JROTC
Turn in coach-signed verification forms after each season
Band
Art
Choir
Foreign Language (need to be enrolled in English 9CP or English 9Adv to take French 1 or Spanish 1)
Other electives offered- if your program requires an application, it must be turned in with your registration sheet.

19. Registration Process
Students receive materials for Registration during school- 2/22/2017

20. Registration Process
Students discuss with parents what classes and levels they feel are the best fit 2/22/17.
Students have current teachers sign what Science and Social Studies course they are recommended to take 2/23/17 (Math and English are based on MAP scores.
NCAA Eligibility Center courses must be college prep classes or honors to meet eligibility standards.

21. Registration Process
Students meet with a counselor one-on-one to go over their class choices. (3/7 and 3/8) Parents can sign up to be at the scheduling meeting at the end of this presentation in the lobby.
If the parent does not agree with course recommendations, they can submit a “Petition to Upgrade” to Connie Acra at the Jr School guidance office.

22. Course Change Policy
Changes in course selections will only be made due to balance class sizes or correct scheduling errors/conflicts.
Basically this means you need to choose your classes carefully and wisely! You cannot “change your mind” in August!
Please see the Course Add/Drop Policy in your registration bulletin for all details.

23. Going Green … Your Course Registration Guide Is Available On Line
(1,200 students x 80 pages = 96,000 pages)

24. The Oaks (Juniors and Seniors)
Diamond Oaks
Automotive Technology (Collision) Heating, Ventilation and Air
Automotive Technology (Mechanics) Sports Rehab and Conditioning
Career X Precision Machining
Commercial and Residential Electricity Surgical Technology
Computer Service Technician Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Construction Framing and Finishing Veterinarian Assistance
Cosmetology Digital Arts and Design
Early Childhood Education Culinary Arts
Equine Science and Management Welding
Health Technology
Scarlet Oaks
Fire, Police, Secondary Nursing, Dental and Diesel

25. Guidance Services Career Counseling (Naviance)
College Counseling (Naviance)
Individual Counseling
Academic Counseling
Test Preparation
Access to Community Services
Scholarships

26. Welcome Class of 2021!

27. The end is just the beginning…