1. SPAGHETTI DINNER February 15, 2017
Welcome to High School!

2. Cincinnati Christian schools Principal Mrs. Kim stone
“How to Transition from Junior High to High School?”

3. Advice from seniors “What I wish I knew my Freshmen year,
and why Freshmen year is important.”
Anna Holder and Abigail Ploetz

4. Cora binder, Guidance Counselor
Academic Side
Graduation Requirements
Standard and Honors Diplomas
Transcripts
GPA
CCS Classes/CCP
Social Side
Getting Involved

5. Class of 2021 graduation requirements
25 credits total Foreign Language, 2 years recommended Math-Algebra II Science- Biology, and a physical science SS- World History ½ year, American History, Gov. and Econ Elective credits
4 years- Bible, Math, English 3 years- Science, Social Studies 1 year- Fine Art ½ year- Research, PE, Health, Computer

6. HONORS DIPLOMA (Class of 2020 and Beyond – aligning with the State of Ohio requirements)
A. The student must meet the requirements for the standard diploma. B. Students need to fulfill all but one of the following criteria: a. Mathematics – 4 units, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content b. Science – 4 units, including physics and chemistry c. Social Studies – 4 units d. Foreign Language - 3 units (must include no less than 2 units for which credit is sought), i.e., 3 units of one language or 2 units each of two languages e. 3.5 on a 4.0 scale f. Students must have an ACT score of 27 or higher OR a combined test score on SAT Verbal and Math of hours of Christian/Community Service is required by all CCS students for Bible class each year for Standard and Honors Diploma.

7. High school is a 4 year plan
Don’t wait until the end to make it work

8. When selecting classes, it is important to keep the future in mind.
Do you want to go to college?
What career are you interested in?
What classes do you need now to help you in the future?
You have big dreams. Here’s how to achieve them.
Education.ohio.gov/CareerConnections
Career Pathways
Link your interests to a future career

9. 9th- Biology 9th- Geometry 10th- Chemistry 10th- Algebra II
Education.ohio.gov/CareerConnections
For example:
Mechanical Engineering:
8th- Algebra I
9th- Biology 9th- Geometry
10th- Chemistry 10th- Algebra II
11th- Chemistry II 11th- Pre-Calc/Trig
12th- Physics or 12th- AP Calculus AB
AP Physics
Career Pathways

11. An Example of Courses with Secondary and Postsecondary Credits
Secondary Pathway: Engineering and Design
Postsecondary Program: Chemical Technology
An Example of Courses with Secondary and Postsecondary Credits
Secondary 7 8
English I
Algebra I
Physical Science
Social Studies
Fine Arts
Pre-Engineering Technologies 9 10
English II
Geometry
Biology
World History
Health (.5)
PE (.5)
Manufacturing Operations
World Languages 11
English III
Algebra II
Chemistry
U.S. History
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Engineering Principles 12
English IV
Trigonometry/ Calculus
Physics
U.S. Government
Manufacturing Capstone
Postsecondary
Year 1
1st Semester
English Composition I
Calculus I
General Chemistry I
Chemistry Lab
Intro to Science Professions
2nd Semester
Humanities Elective
Calculus II
General Chemistry II
Chemistry Lab II
Year 2
History Elective
Physics I
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chem Lab I
English Composition II
Physics II
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chem Lab II
Social Science Elective
High School Career-Technical Education Program Courses
High School Courses for Postsecondary Credit (Including Apprenticeship Hours) and the Corresponding Postsecondary Courses
Required Courses
Recommended Electives

12. Starting with your freshmen year
GPA- Grade Point Average. Transcripts. Credits. Class Rank.
Each class is important. Do your best. These grades go on your high school transcript.

13. GPA- Grade Point Average
Each grade is assigned a numerical value, which is used to compute your Grade Point Average. For example, A = 4.0, B- = 3.0. Honors, AP Courses, and College Credit Plus Courses are all weighted. For example, A+ = 5.0, B- = 3.3. Class rank is based on a student’s cumulative GPA.
CCS Calculating Grade Point Average
GPA Computation Example 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Courses
Mark
GPV
Multiply
Attempted Credits
Equal
Computed GPA
English II A X
0.5 =
AP Biology B+
Physical Education C-
0.25
US Government B-
1.5
Spanish I F
Choir D
1.1
0.55
Computer Applications
Total
3.25
8.55
Divide the total computed grade points by total attempted credits. The quotient will equal the GPA. /
2.63
Computed grade points
Total attempted credits
GPA

14. How do I earn good grades?
Time Management Be prepared for class Complete assignments thoroughly and on time
Set aside time each day for school work Take notes If you don’t understand, ask questions Stay Motivated

15. 8 classes each year how do I choose my classes?
Math- Every Year; 4 credits (Math Placement determined by Math Department)
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Precalc or College Algebra CCP/Honors Precalculus
H. Geom H. Alg. II CCP/Honors Calculus I
CCP/Honors College Algebra
CCP/Honors Statistics I
AP Calculus AB
English- Every Year; 4 credits (English Placement determined by English Department)
English 9 English 10/ CCP/Honors American Lit. II English 12 or
H. Eng. 9 H. Eng. 10/ CCP/Honors Composition I
CCP/Honors Composition II
Bible- Every Year; 4 credits.
(12 volunteer hours, 4 sermon notes. Turned in quarterly.)
Old Testament New Testament Modern Christian Issues Greek I-IV Christian Perspectives on Philosophy

16. 8 classes each year how do I choose my classes?
Social Studies- 3 credits; 4 credits for Honors Diploma
World History (.5) U.S .History Government and Economics
Contemporary World Issues Honors World History
World Geography CCP/Honors American History I
Psychology CCP/Honors American History II
CCP/Honors Psychology
Science- 3 credits; 4 credits for Honors Diploma
Biology A Physical Science Additional Science
H. Bio. Intro to Physics and Chemistry Earth Science
Chemistry I and II, H. Chem. I&II CCP/Honors Anat. & Phys. I & II
Physics, AP Physics 1 CCP/Honors Biology I & II
Special Topics in Biology

17. 8 classes each year how do I choose my classes?
Fine Arts- 1 credit Drawing I/II Clay I/II Painting I/II Jewelry I/II Mixed Media I/II Textiles I/II Graphic Design I/II Photography I/II Portfolio Prep- Summer reading required, take before AP Studio Art, 2-3 art classes completed Senior Independent Design- Students interested in pursuing career in Art and Design AP Studio Art -Juniors and Seniors, summer reading, Photography, Drawing I and II, Studio time

18. 8 classes each year how do I choose my classes?
Fine Arts, continued. Drama- Working in close relation to our Fall and Spring Plays Performance Theater Technical Theater Music Band, Jazz Band, Honors Band Choir, Honors Choir

19. 8 classes each year how do I choose my classes?
Health- .5 credit required, Freshman Year Health CCP/Honors Personal & Community Health Behavior PE- .5 credit required, total of 2 semesters PE or Fitness Training PE Alternative Summer PE (June a.m.-3 p.m.) (Packet/presentation) Technology - .5 credit required. 1/2 credit Computer Science Principles Computer Applications (Word, Excel, PPT) Intro. To Comp. Programming CCP/Honors Web Site Development Graphic Design I/II CCP/Honors Principles of Engineering

20. 8 classes each year how do I choose my classes?
Electives Research- semester (required) Freshmen Year Foreign Language- Spanish I-V, German I-IV, Greek I-IV Public Speaking or Debate- both semester classes Other Electives- Chapel Leadership Consumer Skills Journalism I & II Paw Print Yearbook Study Hall Debate European Classroom Public Speaking Community Service Learning

21. Earning College Credit in high School?!
AP Courses – AP Studio Art- (bi-annual), and AP Physics and AP Calculus
College Credit Plus Program- Look for an Informational Night Meeting in Late Winter/Early Spring (Jan )
CCP on CCS Website
Mrs. Smearsoll –
College Credit
Plus Coord.

22. 8 classes (Bells) for Freshmen year
Bible- Bible 9 English- English 9 Math- Algebra I or Geometry Science- Biology Social Studies- World History/Research Health/PE 2 remaining periods: Foreign Language, Fine Art (art, music or drama) or Technology *Recommended Four Year Plan in Course of Study *Schedule changes can only be made during the first two weeks of the semester.

23. Getting Involved
Student Council National Honor Society* Mu Alpha Theta* Tech Olympics Chess Club Art Club Chickfila Leadership*
Bible Studies Volunteerism Book Club Writing Club Robotics Club Cappies (Drama) Class Officers Athletics Hoi Mathetai*
Clubs subject to change each year
*Students must qualify to be apart of this club

24. Parents- getting involved
VIP Report CCS Website Parents Guidance Junior/Senior High Campus Resources
Volunteer Opportunities Haiku/Renweb = assignments grades

25. Future Informational Events hosted by the guidance department
9th- Group meetings in classrooms for students 10th and 11th: Evening presentations for Parents and Students College/Financial Aid
12th- Parent/Student College Planning Meeting – Sept. CCP/AP

26. Other Informational Opportunities
Haiku Training Computer Rollout- Students (August)
Back to School Summer Reading Assignments (Honors Classes)

27. Guidance Department Testing
TESTING: SPRING 2017
End of Course Exams (EOC)
March 14: ELA I & ELA II April 25: Algebra 1 and Geometry
ACT ASPIRE – (9th Required) April 4, 5, and 6 ,2017 (ACT Practice)
ACT: April 19 - Juniors (State funded) Registered 10th/12th
PSAT Test- Oct. 11, Required for Juniors, Soph. can elect to take for $15 fee. (SAT Practice)
AP Exams: May, 2018 – AP Calculus AB and AP Physics

28. Any questions about today’s presentation?
Thank you for coming!
NEXT STEPS - ONLINE RENWEB SCHEDULE REQUESTS:
1. Discuss with parents class choices based upon career aspirations. (utilize: Education.ohio.gov/CareerConnections)
2. Pencil in classes you would like to take following the required classes on your credit tracker.
3. Any honors or CCP courses must be approved by appropriate teacher. Department Chairs will share this approved google document list with Guidance Office.
4. Be prepared to schedule classes online through Renweb by the 2nd-3rd week in March.
5. Guidance Office will detailed Renweb online schedule instructions.
6. Scheduling Questions: Ask teachers, guidance office or submit to:
Any questions about today’s presentation?