WHITEHALL CITY SCHOOLS
Whitehall-Yearling High School
675 South Yearling Road, Whitehall, Ohio 43213 614/417-5100
Dear Student,
The selection of courses you will take at Whitehall-Yearling High School during your
high school career is critical to your success not only here but in college and in your
chosen career. We make a distinction between the choosing of courses and the choice of a
course of study. It is important that you make some decisions about whether you will
attend a four-year college, a two-year college, a technical school, or immediately enter
the world of work. These decisions will help guide you in your choice of a course of
study and then your course of study will give you choices about the courses that will help
you reach your long term goals.
Think long and hard about the direction you want your academic life to take. Discuss all
the possibilities with your parents or guardians or other adults you trust who have had to
make the same hard decisions in planning for their future.
Your teachers will recommend the courses you should take in core areas of study like
math, science, social studies, and language arts. These courses will be added into the
computer for you automatically. You should choose the elective courses you want to take
to compliment your core area courses.
You and your parents or guardians will have the opportunity to look at the course
requests you have made and decide if there are any changes you wish to make.
Finally you will be afforded the opportunity to develop a schedule that reflects the course
of study you have chosen and the specific courses you have requested.
Your guidance counselors, teachers, and administrators are all available to help you with
any part of this process. Be sure you ask for help when you need it.
Sincerely,
Carl A. Svagerko
Principal
Anthony Arrington
Assistant Principal
Paul Smathers
Assistant Principal
WHITEHALL CITY SCHOOLS
Whitehall-Yearling High School
675 South Yearling Road, Whitehall, Ohio 43213 614/417-5100
This scheduling booklet has been developed to furnish students and parents with
information that will be necessary to select an appropriate high school schedule. Since
the needs of each student vary, it may be necessary for parents and/or students to
supplement the information provided by talking with teachers, counselors, and/or
administrators.
It is our desire to work with both parents and students by assisting them in selecting
curriculum that best serves the needs of the individual student.
If you have any questions concerning this booklet or the scheduling process, please call
the Whitehall-Yearling High School Guidance Department at 417-5109, for further
information.
Guidance Counselors:
Denise Bunsey (417-5113) – Grades 9 – 12, Last names beginning A-K
Sheryl Johnson (417-5112) – Grades 9 – 12, Last names beginning L-Z
SCHEDULE/CLASS CHANGE REQUESTS
All students are required to maintain a minimum of 5 classes per semester. Students are
reminded to request courses carefully. Changes will be limited to only those that are
determined to be necessary because of inappropriate academic levels or historical
academic information.
Additionally, Senate Bill 311 known as the Ohio Core requires school districts to adopt
plans that allow students to learn subject matter for credit in ways not limited solely to
seat time or within the walls of the school building.
This flexibility allows students to own and customize learning through increased
opportunities for real-world experiences that are related to their interest and career
aspirations. Any student who meets the conditions established by Whitehall City
School District is eligible to earn credits using credit flexibility. These opportunities are
based on demonstration of subject area mastery through an educational option or testing
out of a course option. A brochure with more detailed information is available in the
Guidance Office.
Whitehall-Yearling High School teachers make course recommendations for all
students using achievement test information, current and prior grade history, and
personal knowledge of the student. Parents and students who disagree with a
teacher’s recommendation should contact a guidance counselor or administrator.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Requirements for Graduation
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Honors Diplomas
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President’s Award of Educational Excellence
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President’s Award of Educational Achievement
8
College Entrance Exams
9
Educational Services and Alternatives
10
Sequence of Courses
11
Pathways
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Course offerings:
Art
20
Business
22
English Language Arts
24
Family and Consumer Sciences
27
Global Languages
28
Health/Physical Education
29
Mathematics
30
Music – Instrumental and Vocal
32
Science
34
Social Studies
35
Career Pathways
37
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REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
As directed by the Whitehall City Schools, Board of Education, the requirements for graduation
from Whitehall-Yearling High School are as follows:
Ohio Core Requirements
English Language Arts
Math
Must include:
 Algebra 2 or its equivalent
Social Studies
Must include:
 American History – ½ unit
 American Government – ½ unit
Science
Must include:
 Inquiry-based lab experience
 Physical Science – 1 unit
 Life Sciences – 1 unit
 Chemistry, Physics or other Physical Science,
Advanced Biology or other life science,
Astronomy, Physical Geology or other earth or
space science – 1 unit
Health
Physical Education
Electives
Must include:
 Business/Technology, Fine Arts or Foreign
Language – 1 unit or 2 half units
TOTAL
4 Units
4 Units
3 Units
3 Units
½ Unit
½ Unit
5 Units
20 Units
As defined by the Ohio Core requirements and Whitehall City Schools, Board of Education,
student electives shall include any one or combination of the following:
o Foreign language
o Fine Arts (2 semesters in any of grades 7 – 12)
o Business
o Career-Technical Education
o Family and Consumer Sciences
o Technology
o Agricultural Education
or
o Additional English, Math, Science or Social Studies courses not otherwise required under
the Ohio Core requirements.
 On occasion, credits may also be earned for select high school level coursework
completed in grades 7 and 8 if the coursework meets the high school curriculum
requirements as set by the Whitehall City Schools, Board of Education.
A maximum of four 1/4-credit courses will be credited to the total credits required for
graduation.
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A student, who during high school, has participated in interscholastic athletics,
marching band, show choir or cheerleading for at least two full seasons, is not required to
complete any physical education courses as a condition to graduate. However, the
student is required to complete one-half unit, consisting of at least 60 hours of instruction,
in another course or study.
Students who attend a Career Center shall be graduated from Whitehall-Yearling High
School after having met all graduation requirements of Whitehall City Schools.
Grade point averages shall be computed for class ranking. 1/4 credits will be averaged
when determining class rank. Total grade points are divided by the number of credits
attempted in order to compute the average. Advanced Placement and Honors grades are
weighted by multiplying by 1.25. GPA’s for Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Honor Cord
recipients are based on seven semesters of coursework.
In order to receive a WYHS diploma and to participate in graduation ceremonies,
students must:
- Complete graduation requirements
- Pass Ohio graduation tests, and
- Pay all outstanding fees.
DIPLOMAS
Regular Diploma
A diploma will be issued to students who pass all sections of the Ohio Graduation Test and meet all requirements
for graduation of the Whitehall City Schools Board of Education.
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Honors Diploma
Comparison of Diplomas with Honors Criteria
Students need to fulfill all but one of the applicable criteria for the Diploma with Honors.
Subject
English
Mathematics
International Baccalaureate
Diploma with Honors for
Classes of 2012 and Beyond
***
4 units, plus the two required
International Baccalaureate
essays
4 units, including Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II or the
equivalent and another higher
level course or a four-year
sequence of courses that contain
equivalent content
Academic Diploma with
Honors for Classes 2011 and
Beyond
Career-Technical
Diploma with Honors for Classes
2012 and Beyond
4 units
4 units
4 units, including Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II or the
equivalent and another higher level
course or a four-year sequence of
courses that contain equivalent
content
4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II or the equivalent and another
higher level course or a four-year
sequence of courses that contain
equivalent content
Science
4 units, including physics and
4 units including biology,
chemistry
chemistry and at least one
additional advanced science ****
Social Studies
Foreign Language
4 units
4 units minimum, including at
least 2 units in each language
studied
Fine Arts
Electives
1 unit
N/A
4 units
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
1 unit
N/A
4 units, including two units of
advanced science ****
4 units
N/A
Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
3.5 on a 4.0 scale
N/A
4 units of Career-Technical minimum.
Program must lead to an industry
recognized credential, apprenticeship, or
be part of an articulated career pathway
which can lead to post secondary credit
3.5 on a 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT Score
[excluding scores
from the writing
sections]*
Additional
Assessment
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
Must complete criterionreferenced assessments in a
minimum of six academic
disciplines
N/A
Achieve proficiency benchmark
established for appropriate Ohio CareerTechnical Competency Assessment or
equivalent
Diploma with Honors requirements pre-suppose the completion of all high school diploma requirements in the Ohio Revised
Code including: ½ unit physical education**
½ unit health
½ unit in American History
½ unit in Government
* Writing sections of either standardized test should not be included in the calculation of this score.
** SB 311 allows school districts to adopt a policy exempting students who participate in interscholastic athletics, marching band
show choir or cheerleading for two full seasons or two years of JROTC from the physical education requirement.
*** The International Baccalaureate track to the Honors Diploma requires full completion of all requirements for an IB
Diploma Programme including the Theory of Knowledge Course in meta-cognition, the Extended Essay project and the 150
hour Creativity, Action and Service (Service-Learning) requirement.
Note: The International Baccalaureate Certificate
Program does not qualify for this track to the Diploma with Honors.
**** Advanced science refers to courses in the Ohio Core that are inquiry-based with laboratory experiences and align with
the 11/12th grade standards (or above) or with an AP science course, or with the new high school syllabi, or with an entrylevel college course (clearly preparing students for a college freshman-level science class, such as anatomy, botany, or
astronomy), or contain material above the current OGT level.
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President’s Award of Educational Excellence
The purpose of this award is to recognize academic success in the classroom. To be eligible for the
President's Award for Educational Excellence, students must meet the requirements in Category A and
either 1 or 2 of Category C. If a school does not have letter grades, a student must meet the requirements
in Category B and either 1 or 2 of Category C.
A. Grade Point Average: Students are to earn a grade point average of 90 on a 100 point scale, (an
A on a letter scale or a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale). When computing grade point averages at the
respective award level, only the years at that level are to be included through the fall semester of
the exiting grade. Note: Elementary schools are not to include K-3 in their computations.
B. School Criteria/Standards: Standards for the award are to be established by each school that
reflects a 90 percent level or higher on the traditional grading scale. This category enables school
personnel to use new assessment and evaluation tools in developing award criteria at their school
and apply the criteria fairly to all students. The primary indicators of excellence must be based
on academic achievement. School personnel may also consider, as part of the criteria, activities
in which a student demonstrates high motivation, initiative, integrity, intellectual depth,
leadership qualities and/or exceptional judgment. They may also require student essays and
outstanding attendance, but these activities must bear some relationship to the academic
performance of a student.
C. In addition to A or B, schools are to include one or more of the following criteria to determine
their selected students:
1. State Tests and Nationally-normed Achievement Tests: High achievement in reading or
math on state tests or nationally-normed tests. The school may consider college
admissions examinations for seniors, for example the SAT or ACT.
— OR —
2. Recommendations from a Teacher Plus One Other Staff Member: One recommendation
is to reflect outstanding achievement such as English, mathematics, science, history,
geography, art, foreign language, and any other courses that reflect a school's core
curriculum. This judgment is to be supported by tangible evidence that is comprised of
either results on teacher-made tests, portfolio assessment, or special projects. The second
recommendation from a school staff member may address, for example: involvement in
community service or co-curricular activities including tutoring other students and/or
demonstration of creativity and achievement in the visual and performing arts. The
school principal has final authority to determine which students receive this award.
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President's Award for Educational Achievement
The purpose of this award is to recognize students who show outstanding educational growth,
improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects but do not meet the
criteria for the President's Award for Educational Excellence. This award should not be compared to the
President's Award for Educational Excellence or be seen as a second tier award, for it recognizes a very
different type of academic achievement. It is meant to encourage and reward students who work hard
and give their best effort in school, often in the face of special obstacles to their learning.
This award is given at the principal's discretion based on the criteria developed at the school. The
criteria should reflect the purpose of the award and must be applied fairly to all students.
The following are examples of criteria for which the President's Award for Educational Achievement
may be presented:

Show tremendous growth but did not meet all the criteria for the President's Award for
Educational Excellence.

Demonstrate unusual commitment to learning in academics despite various obstacles.

Maintain a school record that would have met the school's selection criteria for the President's
Award for Educational Excellence but illness, personal crisis, or special needs prevented the
student from maintaining such high standards despite hard work.

Achieve high scores or show outstanding growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual
development in particular subjects, such as English, math, science, etc.

Demonstrate achievement in the arts such as music or theater.
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Explanation of College Entrance Exams
PSAT
ACT plus writing,
SAT
A practice SAT given in the fall. The PSAT for sophomores and juniors is the
National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam. Recommended for students in
grade 10 and 11 and students currently taking Honors classes.
These tests are recommended for early in the second semester of the junior
year. They may be retaken again preferably near the end of the junior year or
early in the senior year, with attention paid to college entrance deadlines.
According to ACT research in Ohio, students who have taken less than the
recommended core curriculum tend to score from 3 to 4 points lower than
those who have taken “core college prep or more.”
Recommended curriculum for college-bound students
All college and university preparatory students should assume responsibility for understanding the
admission requirements of the college of their choice. The minimum admission requirements include
but are not limited to:
SUBJECT
NUMBER OF CREDITS RECOMMENDED
English
4 credits
Mathematics
4 credits
Foreign Language
2 credits (3 credits preferred) of the same language
Science
4 credits
Social Studies
4 credits
Health
½ credit
Physical Education
½ credit
Technology/Fine Arts (Visual and Performing)
1 credit
Electives
1 credit or more
TOTAL 21 credits or more
State universities in Ohio have endorsed the Ohio minimum core curriculum, which includes 4 English,
4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language, and 1 Fine Arts.
Students interested in participating in Division 1 or Division 2 athletics and applying for NCAA
scholarships must check the approved course list with their counselor and athletic director each year.
Students planning to graduate early must meet all NCAA requirements if interested in qualifying for
NCAA scholarships (www.ncaaclearinghouse.net)
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Educational Services and Alternatives
Intended for
Standards-based Core
Curriculum
All students
Lab work in
Mathematics
Students who need
additional assistance or time
to master the academic
content
Students whose first
language is something other
than English
ESL,
ESL Grammar,
ESL Reading
Career Center
Honors
Coursework
Advanced Placement
Coursework
Post-Secondary
Educational Options
Considerations
Registration
Recommendations
Successful completion of the
standards-based core
curriculum will prepare
students for the continuation
of their studies in higher
education.
Math labs are offered to
students needing to pass the
math portion of the Ohio
Graduation Test
Placement based on
assessments; test scores,
teacher and counselor
recommendations
Depending on the program,
students will be prepared to
enter a four-year or two-year
college program or the
workforce
Honors course grades are
weighted in the calculation
of the GPA each grading
period
Students who have visited
Eastland or Fairfield Career
Centers and found a program
in which they would like to
enroll
Students who desire
accelerated opportunities,
rigorous content and higher
level thinking skills in
preparation for Advanced
Placement coursework
Students who desire to earn
possible dual high
school/college credit
College credit is awarded
individually by institution
and requires successful
scoring on the A.P. exam in
each content area.
Advanced Placement Exam
is required.
$50.00 – Exam fee
A.P. course grades are
weighted in the calculation
of the GPA each grading
period.
A mandatory student
information meeting is held
during school. Date and
time TBA. A mandatory
parent information meeting
is held during the evening
hours. Date and time TBA.
A “B” average is required in
subject areas of desiresd
PSEO courses. And students
must have exhausted the
curriculum available at their
high school in the area they
wish to pursue in the PSEO
program. Each
college/university has an
overall GPA requirement for
admission.
Students who desire to earn
college credit or dual high
school/college credit through
enrollment in college level
coursework.
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Application on file with
school counselor.
Registration based on
program acceptance.
Students submit an
application during the
scheduling registration
process
Students submit an
application during the
scheduling registration
process. Students must
successfully complete
prerequisite coursework.
Admittance is by application
to a college or university.
By state law, student must
declare intent to participate
in the PSEO program for the
next school year by March
31st.
Sequence of Class Prerequisites
English Language Arts
Required Courses
Elective Choices
Intg. English
Language Arts 1
American Novel
Honors Eng. 1
Creative Writing
Intg. English
Language Arts 2
Newspaper
Honors Eng. 2
Yearbook
Intg. English
Language Arts 3
Honors Eng. 3
Intg. English
Language Arts 4
Honors Eng. 4
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Mathematics
Algebra 1
Honors Algebra 1
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra 2 Core
Algebra 2
Honors Algebra 2
Applied Mathematics
Probability and Statistics
Honors Pre-Calculus
A.P. Calculus AB
A.P. Calculus BC
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Science
Integrated
Science 1
Honors
Intg. Science 1
Integrated
Science 2
Honors
Intg. Science 2
Integrated
Science 3
Advanced
Biology
Chemistry
Honors
Chemistry
Honors
Intg. Science 3
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Physics
Social Studies
Required Courses
Elective Choices
Sociology
World Studies
Honors World
Studies
Psychology
U.S. History
U.S. History
Honors
U.S.
Government and
Economics
A.P.
U. S.
Government
Critical Issues
A.P.
United States
History
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Art
Introduction
to Art
Drawing
3-D Design
Painting
Sculpture
Painting 2
Virtual Studio
(No Prerequisite)
Ceramics
Ceramics 2
Portfolio
Portfolio II
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Cultural Arts
and Crafts
Fundamentals
of Design
PATHWAYS
Pathways, defined as taking a sequence of courses, allow students to gain knowledge and skills to work
in a particular career area. In addition, students can take certain courses for college credit while in high
school that may be applied to certification and/or an Associate’s Degree.
The Business Department offers two pathway opportunities, which are now fully developed. The
following courses are currently being offered:
Business
Sample occupations within this pathway include business analyst, chief operations officer, district
manager, project manager, purchasing manager, small business manager/owner, supervisor, human
resources, labor relations, manager, recruiter and trainer.
Fundamentals of Business and Administrative Services
Business Foundations
Entrepreneurship
Digital Marketing and Management
Computer Concepts and Applications
Finance Field Course
Computer Fundamentals
Health Information Medical Technology (HIMT)
Sample occupations within this pathway include admission specialist, benefits coordinator, medical
billing specialist, medical records and health information technician medical office manager, claims
processor, and medical coding specialist.
Fundamentals of Business and Administrative Services
Business Foundations
Computer Fundamentals
Advanced Medical Terminology
Computer Concepts and Applications
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