STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING
2015-2016
Guidance Counselor Assignments
By Student Last Names
•A-Co
Mrs. Sislowski
•Cr-Ha
Ms. Hussong
•He-Lo
Mr. Young
•Lu-Pe
Ms. Davidson
•Pf-Sr
Mrs. Brzuski
•St-Z
Mrs. Williams
Course Credits
Required for Graduation
21 CREDITS
4 ENGLISH
4 MATH
3 SCIENCE
3 1/2 SOCIAL STUDIES
1/2 Personal Finance
1/2 HEALTH & 1/2 PE
1 credit in...
Business/Tech or
World Language or
Fine Art
4 Electives
Testing Requirements
• Students will earn points on seven end-of-course
exams for the following courses:
- English 9 & 10
- Algebra 1 & Geometry
- Physical Science or Biology
- U.S. History & U.S. Government
• Students can earn from 1-5 points for each exam,
based on their performance.
(5-Advanced, 4-Accelerated, 3-Proficient, 2-Basic, 1-Limited)
Graduation Requirements
There are 3 steps to graduation.
1. Complete Courses as outlined on slide 3.
2. Take the 7 end of course exams.
3. Satisfy 1 of the following 3 criteria:
 Earn 18 cumulative points on seven end-of-course exams.
 Earn a “remediation-free” score on a nationally recognized
college admission exam such as ACT or SAT.
 Earn a State Board of Education-approved, industry
recognized credential or a state-issued license for practice in a
career and achieve a score that demonstrates workforce
readiness and employability on a job skills assessment.
http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/What-s-Happening-with-Ohio-sGraduation-Requiremen/Graduation-Requirements-2018Beyond/GradReq_2018.pdf.aspx
Earning High School Credits
• Credits are earned each semester
• 1.0 Credit for full-year courses
• 0.5 Credit for one-semester courses
• EXCEPTION
Physical Education =0.25 credit per semester
Must earn 4 credits to reach 10th grade status
Grades & G.P.A.
• Semester Grades are Recorded on the Transcript
(Your academic Record)
• A semester grade is comprised of two quarters and
the semester exam.
• GPA is important for Post-High School Plans
• F’s earn no credit and are NEVER removed from
the student’s transcript
More information available on the website
or in the student planner.
10th Grade
MUST Take Courses
 English 10
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Math
Science
Modern World History/Nonwestern Studies
Economics
Personal Finance
Health
Physical Education
(unless PE Waiver Eligible or already
completed)
10th Grade English Options
• English 10
• English 10 Honors
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10th Grade Math Options
New this year:
Math Elective: Exploring Computer Science through Math
- Algebra 1 Pre-Req
Current Year Math Course
Next Year Math Course
Double Block Math
Geometry
Algebra 1
Geometry
Geometry / Honors Geometry
Algebra 2/Alg2Trig /
Honors Alg2 Trig
Hon. Algebra 2 Trig/ Alg 2 Trig
Hon Pre-Calculus/Pre-Calc
10th Grade Science Options
•Biology • Chemistry •Honors Chem
Note the math co-requisite for each Science course
Next Year Math Course
Next Year Science Course
Geometry
Biology
Alg 2/Algebra 2 Trig/
Hon Alg 2 Trig
Chemistry or Honors Chem
Honors Pre-Calc
Chemistry or Honors Chem
10th Grade Social Studies Options
One of the following 3 Combinations is Required:
•Principles of Modern World History/Non Western
•Modern World History/Non Western Studies
•Honors World History/AP Human Geography
**NEW THIS YEAR**
• Economics – ½ credit
Your class will be required to take a full year of Government.
Taking Econ in 10th grade opens up room in 11th grade.
World Language, Fine Art,
and/or Business Requirement
• A student must complete one credit
from one of the academic areas above
in order to graduate.
• The 1.0 credit can be a combination of
a half credit from 2 different areas.
Physical Education/Health
Health
•Required Course (#000911) – ½ Credit
Physical Education
•½ credit required, 2 semesters
Foundations –Pre -Req
Leisure/Individual Activities
Competitive Team Games
Walking for Fitness
Physical Fitness & Yoga
Weight Lifting, Speed & Agility Training
•Students who participate in SHS Sports may be eligible for
PE Waiver, waiving the P.E. Requirement.
P.E. Waiver
• A way to complete one’s Physical Education
requirement.
• Students receive no credit and no grade.
• Student may waive P.E. requirement by completing two
full seasons of SHS athletics, cheerleading or marching
band.
• Physical Education Waiver Application and more
information can be found on the SHS Guidance
Website.
• Students may not mix P.E. Waiver with Physical
Education classes to meet the requirement. Must have 2
waivers or 2 courses, not one of each.
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World Language Options:
• French I, II, or Honors II
• German I, II or Honors II
• Spanish I, II or Honors II
• 2 years of a Foreign Language is
recommended for College Entrance
•Must have Prerequisite
•If you earned a D in the preceding class, the
next year will be difficult
Fine Art Electives
MUSIC COURSES
• Concert Band
• String Orchestra
• Concert Chorus
• Music Appreciation
Other music classes by audition only
ART COURSES
• Art I & II
• Crafts
• Ceramics I & II
• Printmaking
• Painting
• Art Exploration
• Drawing and Design
1 full credit (2 Semesters) of a Fine Art is
recommended for College Entrance
Business Courses
• Required: Personal Finance
(To be taken during 10th grade year)
ELECTIVES
• Business Foundations
• Financial Accounting
• International Business
• Management Principals
• Managerial Accounting
• Strategic Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Business Technology
• Desktop & Cloud Applications
• Desktop & Cloud Design& Publishing
Family/Consumer Science
• Exploring Childhood
• Foods for Fitness
• College Survival Skills
Industrial Technology Electives
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Woods I & II
Drafting I & II
Metals I & II
Architecture
Video Technology
Home Maintenance & Repair
Pre-Engineering
(Project Lead the Way)
INTRODUCTION TO PRE-ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) – Year 1
– Co-requisites: Algebra I, a lab fee will be charged
– This course uses a design development process while enriching
problem-solving skills; students create and analyze models using
specialized computer software.
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Pathway to Pre-engineering is a four-year course of study integrated into
the students’ core curriculum.
Combination of traditional math and science courses with innovative
Pathway to Pre-Engineering courses prepares students for college major
in engineering fields.
Offers the the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.
Courses engage students through a combination of activities-based,
project-based, and problem-based learning.
Pre-Engineering
(Project Lead the Way)
INTRODUCTION TO PRE-ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) – Year 1
– Co-requisites: Algebra I, a lab fee will be charged
– This course uses a design development process while enriching
problem-solving skills; students create and analyze models using
specialized computer software.
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Pathway to Pre-engineering is a four-year course of study integrated into
the students’ core curriculum.
Combination of traditional math and science courses with innovative
Pathway to Pre-Engineering courses prepares students for college major
in engineering fields.
Offers the the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.
Courses engage students through a combination of activities-based,
project-based, and problem-based learning.
Honors Courses
The Honors Student:
Does extra Reading…Thoroughly Answers Essay
Questions…Fully Participates in Class
Discussions…Does all Homework…Willingly does
Research…Commits to Spending Time in
Challenging Courses
• Students may change levels within the first 3 days
of the semester…with parent permission…Beyond
this, changes must be teacher initiated and only for
students who are struggling with D’s or F’s
• Will have Required summer readings and/or
projects
Credit Flexibility
• Credit Flexibility allows students to earn credit by
demonstrating academic and skill level performance
through a variety of educational options.
• Approved credit awarded through these guidelines will
be posted on a student’s transcript and counted as
required graduation credit in the related subject area or
as an elective.
• A student must complete the Credit Flexibility
Application and obtain approval PRIOR to beginning
the coursework.
• See the SHS Guidance website for more information
and the Application
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Athletic Eligibility
• If a student earns less than 2.0 GPA during the
quarter preceding the season of participation,
student will be put on an Academic contract
• At SHS, must pass 5 classes (not including P.E.)
the quarter preceding the season
CCP
College Credit Plus (formerly PSEOP)
• Get High School and College Credit at the Same Time
• Students must apply and be accepted by the PostSecondary Institution (requires specific GPA and Placement Test score)
• Both student and parent MUST attend Mandatory
Meeting (February 11th & 12th at 6:00 P.M.)
• If interested, indicate this when scheduling
• At this time, indicate other courses as if you will be at
SHS
Online Registration
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Will be done at home
Open February 23, through March 7, 2015
Go to www.strongnet.org
Click on Grades in the upper right corner
Enter you username and password to log into
your PowerSchool account
• Click class registration
• Click in the check box to select your classes.
Don’t forget to click OK after each class.
• Click submit after all classes have been
selected
Online Registration - Continued
• You will be given your PowerSchool Login
information in your second period class.
• If you do not see the class you would like, it
could be because the teacher did not recommend
you for the class or you did not complete the
prerequisites
• If this is not the case, see your guidance
counselor for help.
• Remember March 7, 2015 is the last day to
register
Things to remember
when selecting courses:
• It can be very hard to change electives after the
schedule is created.
• Classes can only be dropped during the first 3
days of the semester
• A parent note is needed to drop/change courses
• After the 3 days, level changes must be initiated
by the teacher
• You must have a plan for making up failed
courses
Scheduling Do’s & Don’ts:
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DO look at YOUR History
DON’T select courses based on friends
DO look at your ability – realistically
DON’T select “easy” courses
DO look at your future plans
DON’T expect to be able to easily
change your electives next year
Keys to a Successful Year…
Become an “Active Studier”…
1. “Reading Over Notes” does NOT work
2. Must make note cards or flashcards
3. Review often and out loud
4. Make Lists of materials to review
5. Moving around while studying can help
6. Check Teacher Websites
7. Ask for help from parents,
teachers, & friends.
HOW TO STAY CONNECTED
For General Guidance News, Summer
Programs, Deadlines, Test Prep, Website
Resources, etc:
TWITTER: General News @ StrongGuidance
Scholarship Info @MustangMonies
FACEBOOK: Strongsville High School Guidance
SHS GUIDANCE WEBPAGE