1. SPAGHETTI DINNER March 1, 2018 class of 2022
Welcome to High School!

2. Cincinnati Christian schools Principal Mrs. Kim stone
ACT ASPIRE – REQUIRED IN 9TH GRADE May 2, 3, and 4, 2018 Subjects: English, Math, Reading , Science, and Writing

3. Advice from seniors “What I wish I knew my Freshmen year,
and why Freshmen year is important.”
JACKIE BIDDLE – VALEDICTORIAN
GRACE EDMONSTON - SALUTATORIAN
CLASS OF 2018

4. Cora binder, Guidance Counselor
Academic Side
Graduation Requirements
Ohio Assessment Pathway - ACT
Standard and Honors Diplomas
Transcripts
GPA
CCS Classes/CCP
Scheduling Process
Next Steps
Social Side
Getting Involved (Clubs and
organizations)

5. Social Science & Civic Engagement
Academic Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2020 and Beyond – Page 4
CCS
Diploma
Academic
Honors
International
Baccalaureate
STEM
Arts
Social Science & Civic Engagement
Biblical Studies1 4
English
Mathematics2
Science3 3
411
511
Social Studies
Foreign Language
----
3 of 1
OR 2 of 25,11
OR 2 of 25, 11
Fine Arts 1
PE6
.50 or waiver
Health
.50
Research
*Speech10th/11th Communication
Technology
**Electives
5.5
27,11
37,11
Total Credits 27
32-33
29-30
36-37
Ohio Testing Requirement8
Required
GPA
3.50 on a scale11
3.50 on a 4.00 scale11
ACT/SAT
27 ACT OR
1280 SAT11, 12
Field Experience9
Yes11
Portfolio10

6. 4 Credits- Biblical Studies, English, Math (Alg. II)
Class of 2020
And Beyond
CCS
Standard
Diploma
Biblical Studies1 4
English
Math2
Science3 3
Social Studies
Foreign Language
----
Fine Arts 1
PE6
.50 or waiver
Health
.50
Research
*Speech Communication
Technology
**Electives
5.5
Total Credits 27
Ohio State Assessment
ACT - Required
4 Credits- Biblical Studies, English, Math (Alg. II)
3 Credits -Science (Biology, and a Physical Science)
3 Credits- Social Studies (World History, U.S. History, Gov’t., Econ.)
1 Credit- Fine Arts
.50 Credit- PE Class (or waiver), Health, Technology,
Research
Speech Communication (required credit)
Electives – 5.5 credits
Ohio State Assessment Pathway (ACT)
Suggested: 2 credits of Foreign Language
TOTALING 27 credits Page 4

7. OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HONORS DIPLOMAS
4 NEW:
Ohio Department of Education
HONORS DIPLOMAS
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE
HONORS
CORA BINDER
STEM
GINA SMEARSOLL
ARTS
PATRICK DWYER
SOCIAL SCIENCE AND
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
JESSE HOLTHUS
Biblical Studies1 4
English
Mathematics2
Science3
411
511 3
Social Studies
Foreign Language
OR 2 of 25, 11
3 of 1
OR 2 of 25,11
Fine Arts 1
PE6
.50 or waiver
Health
.50
Research
*Speech Communication
Technology
**Electives
----
27,11
37,11
Total Credits
29-30
36-37
Ohio Testing Requirement8
Required
GPA
3.50 on a 4.00 scale11
ACT/SAT
27 ACT OR
1280 SAT11, 12
Field Experience9
Yes11
Portfolio10
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HONORS DIPLOMAS

8. Ohio assessment pathway
ACT
ENGLISH – 18 OR HIGHER
MATHEMATICS – 22 OR HIGHER
READING – 22 OR HIGHER OR
SAT
WRITING – 430 OR HIGHER
MATHEMATICS – 520 OR HIGHER
READING OR HIGHER
Back of Credit Tracker – page 7

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

10. 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

11. 9th- Biology 9th- Geometry 10th- Chemistry 10th- Algebra II
Education.ohio.gov/CareerConnections - Page 64
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

13. 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

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

15. 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 on a 5. 0 Scale. For example: A+ = 5.0, B- = 3.3. Grading Scale – page 8
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

19. 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

20. 8 classes each year how do I choose my classes? PAGE 2
Math- Every Year; 4 credits required (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 College Algebra
CCP/Honors Statistics I
AP Calculus AB
English- Every Year; 4 credits - required (English Placement determined by English Department)
English English English English 12 or
H. Eng H. Eng Honors English CCP/Honors Composition I
CCP/Honors Composition I CCP/Honors Composition II
CCP/Honors Intro. to Lit
Bible- Every Year; 4 credits – required (12 volunteer hours, 4 sermon notes. Turned in quarterly.)
Old Testament (9th) New Testament (10th) 11th/12th: Apologetics & Comparative Religions, Biblical Theology, Christian Perspectives on Philosophy, Church History, Foundational Christian Doctrines, Personal Discipleship and Evangelism, and Responsible Servanthood

21. 8 classes each year how do I choose my classes?
Social Studies- 3 credits – required ; 4 credits for Honors Diploma
World History (.5) U.S .History American Government and Economics
Honors World History (.5) CCP/Honors American History I
Contemporary World Issues CCP/Honors American History II
World Geography CCP/Honors Psychology
Psychology
Christian Perspectives on Philosophy (can be used as Bible or Social Studies credit)
Science- 3 credits – required ; 4 credits for Honors Diploma
Biology A Physical Science Additional Science
H. Bio. Intro to Physics and Chemistry (IPC) Earth Science, Anatomy & Physiology
Chemistry I and II, H. Chem. I & II Physics, AP Physics 1
H. Scientific Research & Investigation
CCP/Honors Biology I & II

22. 8 classes each year how do I choose my classes?
Fine Arts- 1 credit - required Drawing I/II Clay I/II Painting I/II Jewelry I Mixed Media I/II Textiles I/II Graphic Design I/II Photography I/II Journalism II (can be used as a Fine Art or elective credit) 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

23. 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 – Application and approval by teacher Music Band, Honors Band, Jazz Band Choir, Honors Choir

24. 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 (each semester of PE worth .25 credits) PE class or Fitness Training OR PE Waiver (No Credit) Summer PE (June 4 – 15, 8a.m.-3 p.m./M-F, $345. See Mr. Ken Peters for details) Technology - .5 credit required. 1/2 credit Computer Applications (Word, Excel, PPT) Computer Science Discoveries I/II Graphic Design I/II CCP/Honors Computer Programming Foundations* * 9th Grade Instructor Approval Speech Communication - .5 credits required. ½ credit

25. 8 classes each year how do I choose my classes?
Electives Research- semester (required) Freshmen Year Foreign Language- Spanish I, II, Honors Spanish III, Honors Spanish V German I, II, Honors German III, Honors German IV. CCP/Honors Spanish I, CCP/Honors Spanish II, CCP/Honors Spanish III, CCP/Honors Spanish IV Debate- semester class Other Electives- Chapel Leadership Consumer Skills Journalism I & II Paw Print Yearbook (Pass/Fail) Study Hall Debate Community Service Learning I and II

26. Earning College Credit in high School?! Page 3
AP Courses – (AP Exam)
AP Studio Art Drawing (bi-annual), and
AP Studio Art 2-D/3-D
AP Physics and AP Calculus
College Credit Plus Program- Look for an Informational Night Meeting in Late Winter/Jan
CCP on CCS Website
Mrs. Smearsoll –
College Credit
Plus Coord.

27. Honors and AP Courses – page 3
Geometry, Algebra II English 9, 10 and 11 Biology, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Scientific Research and Investigation Spanish III,V German III and IV Band, Choir World History
AP Calculus AB AP Physics 1 AP Studio Art Drawing AP Studio Art 2-D AP Studio Art 3-D

28. College Credit Plus (CCP)
Earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses. Honors Courses. Promote rigorous academic pursuits for college-ready students. Free program (includes tuition, books, and fees) on CCS Campus (18 courses), at public colleges and universities. Private colleges may have limited costs.

29. College Credit Plus (ccp)/Honors Classes – page 3
English:
Composition I
Composition II
Introduction to Literature
Foreign Language:
Spanish I, II, III, IV
Math:
Pre-Calculus
College Algebra
Statistics I
Physical Ed./Health
Personal &Community Health Behavior
Science:
Biology I
Biology II
Social Studies:
American History I
American History II
Psychology
Technology
Computer Programming
Foundations (Instructor approval)
Engineering
Principles of Engineering

30. 8 classes (Bells) for Freshmen year – Page 2
Biblical Studies – Old Testament English - English 9, Honors English 9 Math - Algebra I, Geometry or Honors Geometry Science - Biology or Honors Biology Social Studies - World History/Honors World History/Research (1 sem. Each) Health/PE or (PE Waiver/No credit) – (1 sem. Each) 2 remaining periods: Foreign Language, Fine Art (art, music or drama), Technology, or Electives Recommended Four Year Plan in Course of Study – Page 2 *Schedule changes can only be made during the first two weeks of the semester.

31. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS: Getting Involved
Art Club - Mrs. Ashford
Athletics – Mr. Gillens/Mrs. Reutener
Book Club (JH-SH) Mrs. Rice
Cappies (Drama) - Mrs. Perry
Chess Club - Mrs. Smearsoll
Chickfila Leadership* - Mrs. Parker
Class Officers - Jrs/Mrs. McKain,
Srs/Mrs. Gottula
Culture & Diversity Council - Mrs. Stone
Film Club - Mr. Ben Gillens
MVC Forum - Mr. Steve Gillens
National Honor Society* Mrs. Zaffiro
National Junior Honor Society*
Ms. Barthelemy
Novel Writing – Mrs. Rice
Paw Print/Journalism**- Mrs. Zaffiro
Spanish Conversation - Mrs. Gant
Student Council -Miss Peters
Tech Olympics - Mr. Burkett
Theater/Drama – Mrs. Perry
Yearbook – Mrs. Totten
Clubs subject to change each year – (handout) -
*Students must qualify to be apart of this club
**These are classes offered in our course offerings

32. Parents- getting involved
VIP Report – Very/Vital Important Parent CCS Website – Page 40 Academics> Guidance Office >JH/SH Resources will be listed on the left Powerschool – assignments/grades Renweb – Report card grades and transcripts Volunteer Opportunities

33. Future Informational Events hosted by the guidance department
9th- Group meetings in classrooms for students 10th/11th- Scheduling/College/Career presentations for Parents and Students 11th Spring Individual Student/Parent Meetings
12th- Parent/Student College Planning Meeting – Sept. College/Career Day (Career Professionals) 24 Colleges CCP/AP

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

35. Guidance Department Testing
TESTING: SPRING 2018 – Page 21 and 22
ACT ASPIRE – (7th/8th/9th Required) May 2, May 3, May 4 (ACT Practice)
AP Exams: May, 2018 – AP Calculus AB and AP Physics
PSAT Test- Oct. 10, Required for juniors, sophomores can elect to take for $15 fee. Register with Guidance Office (SAT Practice)
ACT Test - February 20, Required for Juniors (State-funded), sophomores and seniors can pay to take. Register with the Guidance Office.
ACT ASPIRE – (7th/8th/9th Required)

36. Planning for 9th grade handbook
Employment - Work Permit Application – Page 35 Freshman Year Timeline – Page 46 College Application Process – Page 50 Scholarships Search – Page 56 Career Search Resources – Page 64

37. 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 end of March. Schedule Request deadline will be after spring break.
5. Guidance Office will detailed Renweb online schedule instructions.
6. Scheduling Questions: Ask teachers, guidance office or submit to:
Cincinnati College Fair : APRIL 24, (6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.)
Cintas Center/Xavier University
Any questions about today’s presentation?