2013-2014
SCHEDULING MEETING FOR 8TH GRADERS
High School Administrative Staff
Mr. Casey Wright, Principal
Mr. Tanner, Associate Principal (letters A-I)
Mr. Buckler, Dean of Students (letters J-N)
Mr. Broman, Associate Principal (letters O-Z)
Counseling Staff
Current Seniors: Mrs. Rion
Current Juniors: Mrs. Ross
Current Sophomores: Miss Tytko
Current Freshmen: Mrs. Maxwell
NordoniaHigh School
Grade 8 SchedulingActivitiesCalendar 2012-2013
1.
Activity
Middle school teachers recommend and initial approval of course
selections in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language.
Time Line
December 17January 18
2.
All students will attend a Scheduling Orientation Program to receive
registration materials at NMS.
January 25
3.
Students and parents review the Program of Studies Booklet and plan
appropriate course of study.
January 25February 5
4.
Activities and Academics Fair (NHS Small Gym)
Parent/Student Scheduling Orientation (NHS Auditorium)
January 31
6:00 p.m
7:00 p.m
5.
Students submit completed forms (scheduling worksheet, four year
plan, online scheduling form) in the green packet, to middle school.
February 6
6.
Completed schedules are collected and students will complete online
scheduling at the middle school.
February 8
7.
High School Counselor will conduct student/parent conferences by
appointment if needed.
March 1 – 30
Questions and concerns can be addressed by calling the High School Guidance Office at 330.468.4603
Graduation Requirements
for the Class of 2017
Academic Area:
Credit
ENGLISH
4 Credits
MATHEMATICS
4 Credits
SCIENCE
3 Credits
SOCIAL STUDIES
3 Credits
HEALTH
½ Credit
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
½ Credit
FINE ARTS (Music and Art)
1 Credit
ELECTIVES FROM FOLLOWING:
5 Credits
Business, English, Family and Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Foreign
Language, Math, Science, Social Studies
TOTAL CREDITS
21 Credits
Ohio Graduation Test - passage of all five parts
State of Ohio 4-Year College Entrance
RECOMMENDATIONS
 4 Years of English
 4 Years of math
 3-4 Years of science (including Biology,
Chemistry, Physics)
 3-4 Years of social studies
 2-3 Years of the same foreign language
 1 Year of fine, applied or performing arts
Your Future Starts Now!
 This is a chance for a fresh start.
 Grades and attendance earned in the 9th
grade impact your GPA , admission to college,
and possibly CVCC admission.
 GPA=Total of Quality Points divided by credit
attempted.
Your Freshman Year is Pivotal!
 Personal Responsibility increases. Teachers
are willing to work with you, but not FOR you.
Student, teacher, and parent communication
is very important.
 Attendance is crucial. You cannot learn if you
are not in class participating. It is easier to
keep up with the work rather than to catch up
to the work.
Class Placement
Students are promoted to grade levels
based on the number of credits they
accumulate per year.
Grade 10
SOPHOMORE
4.5 Credits
Grade 11
JUNIOR
9.50 Credits
Grade 12
SENIOR
14.0 Credits
Things to Consider for Scheduling
 What do you need to graduate?
 What are your plans after high school?
 Are you going to attend CVCC?
 What are your interests?
 Talk to your parents and teachers.
 What is your past school performance?
 Are you working towards an honors diploma?
(pg. 7 in Program Booklet)
Changes to Honors Courses for the
Class of 2017
 Honors level courses will now receive a weighted
grade.
 Honors courses will receive 0.5 weight toward
the GPA (4.5 points for an “A”, 3.5 points for a
“B”, etc).
 Ninth grade honors courses
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1530 Honors English
2210 Honors Geometry/2115 Honors Algebra II
3110 Honors Biology
4110 Honors World History
5115 Honors French I/5155 Honors Spanish I
PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETING COURSE SELECTION
WORKSHEET FOR GRADE 9, 2013-2014
1.
2.
Complete name and telephone information.
Circle the course number in each required academic area as well as elective courses.
NOTE: Freshmen must take the following academic credits:
1 Credit in English
1 Credit in Mathematics
1 Credit in Science
1 Credit in Social Studies
½ Credit in Health
¼ Credit in Physical Education
1 Elective Credit
1 Study Hall (or additional elective upon high school counselor approval.)
3. Please refer to the Teacher Recommendation Form when making academic course selections.
4. Student and parent MUST sign Academic Scheduling Worksheet.
5. All students must be registered for 6 classes EACH semester.
6. Schedules may be changed by contacting the High School Guidance Office BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF
SCHOOL. SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE START OF THE SCHOOL ARE NOT PERMITTED.
7. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your high school counselor at 330.468.4603.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY NOTE: Students must be passing five courses each semester. Physical Education
credit does not apply toward eligibility. Please be aware of your grades in order to stay eligible to
participate in athletic programs!
ACADEMIC SCHEDULE WORKSHEET
GRADE 9
Name: ______________________________________________
LAST
Phone Number: ________________
FIRST
REQUIRED ACADEMIC COURSES
ELECTIVE COURSES
ENGLISH
CREDIT
ART
1520 Eng. 9 College Prep
1530 Eng. 9 Honors
1.00
1.00
7110 Exploring Art
1.00
BUSINESS/COMPUTER EDUCATION
6002 Personal Finance
6100 Keyboarding & Word Processing
6110 Keyboarding & Computer App
.50
.50
1.00
MATHEMATICS
2100 Algebra Concepts
2105 Algebra I
2205 Geometry
2210 Honors Geometry
SCIENCE
3100 Biology
3110 Biology Honors
SOCIAL STUDIES
4100 World History
4110 Honors World History
HEALTH / PHYS. ED
9681 Health
9600 Phys. Ed. 9
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.0
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
8351 Life Choices
8331 Careers in Fashion
8271 Careers in Interior Design
CREDIT
YOU MUST SELECT A MINIMUM OF 6
CLASSES PER SEMESTER.
SEMESTER CLASSES MUST BE
PAIRED
Use these spaces to plan your
schedule:
1. English ______________________
.50
.50
.50
2. Math _______________________
3. Science _____________________
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
5110 French I*
1.00
5115 Honors French 1*
1.00
5150 Spanish I*
1.00
5155 Honors Spanish 1*
1.00
* A or B final grade required in both 8th grade
Language Arts & math to enroll in foreign language
.50
.25
Music
7020 Band
7051 Symphonic Chorale
TOTAL Required Credits
2013-2014
4. Soc. Studies _________________
5. Health/PE ___________________
6. Elective ____________________
7. Study Hall*_______________
*or an additional elective upon
high school counselor approval
1.00
1.00
4.75
Synergy*
1.00
*Will be added following a successful music audition
NOTE: Worksheet must have both parent and student signatures BEFORE they are returned to the Guidance Office.
___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE
STUDENT SIGNAGURE
ON-LINE SCHEDULING WORKSHEET 2013-2014
Name____________________________________________
Grade __________
Complete the following information:
• List all names of courses.
• List all course numbers.
• Be sure that you are scheduled for 6 classes per semester.
• Semester courses must be paired.
LIST COURSE NAME
LIST COURSE NUMBER
1. (ENGLISH) ______________________________________
_____________________
2. (MATH) ________________________________________
_____________________
3. (SCIENCE) ______________________________________
_____________________
4. (SOCIAL STUDIES) _______________________________
_____________________
5. __
___9681/9600_________
HEALTH/PE_______________
6. (ELECTIVE) ______________________________________
_____________________
7. (STUDY HALL*) __________________________________
_____________________
*Or additional elective upon high school counselor approval.
Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________
What if my child is NOT recommended for a course
he/she wants to take?
Recommendation Waiver Form
If you choose to request a course that was not recommended by a middle school teacher, you
must complete and submit this recommendation waiver form.
The student will not be scheduled for this course until this form has been received. If you have
any questions regarding this recommendation, please contact the recommending middle school
teacher for more details.
***********************************************************************
Sign and return only if you choose to enroll in the non-recommended course.
I understand that I have not been recommended for the following course. Dropping this
course after school begins will result in a “Withdrawal Failure” on my transcript.
Student Name: ____________________________________ Grade: _____________
Course Name:__________________________________________________________
Subject Area Teacher: ___________________________________________________
Parent Signature:___________________________________ Date: ______________
Student Signature: _________________________________ Date: ______________
Nordonia High School - FourYear Academic Plan
Class of 2017
NAME_________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________
(PRINT)
GRADE 9
COURSES REQUIRED
GRADE 11
NAME OF COURSE SELECTED CREDIT
*1. ENGLISH
_________________________ 1.0 Cr.
*2. MATH
_________________________ 1.0 Cr.
*3. SCIENCE
_________________________ 1.0 Cr.
*4. SOCIAL STUDIES
_________________________ 1.0 Cr.
*5. HEALTH / P.E.
_________________________ .50/.25 Cr.
6. ELECTIVE
_________________________
7. STUDY HALL*
_________________________
*or additional elective upon high school counselor approval
COURSES REQUIRED
NAME OF COURSES SELECTED
CREDIT
*1. ENGLISH
*2. MATH
*3. SCIENCE
*4. SOCIAL STUDIES
5. ELECTIVE
6. ELECTIVE
7. ELECTIVE
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
1.o Cr.
1.0 Cr.
1.0 Cr.
1.0 Cr.
GRADE 12
GRADE 10
COURSES REQUIRED
NAME OF COURSE SELECTED CREDIT
COURSES REQUIRED
*1. ENGLILSH
*2. MATH
*3. SCIENCE
*4. SOCIAL STUDIES
*5. PHYS ED./ELECTIVE
6. ELECTIVE
7. ELECTIVE
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
*1. ENGLISH
*2. MATH
3. ELECTIVE
4. ELECTIVE
5. ELECTIVE
6. ELECTIVE
7. ELECTIVE
1.0 Cr.
1.0 Cr.
1.0 Cr.
1.0 Cr.
.25 Cr.
NAME OF COURSES SELECTED
CREDIT
___________________________ 1.0 Cr.
___________________________ 1.0 Cr.
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
*REQUIRED ACADEMIC COURSE
OTHER REQUIRED CREDITS:
1 FINE ARTS CREDIT
5 ELECTIVE CREDIT S FROM THE FOLLOWING: Business, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Foreign Language,
English, Math, Science, Social Studies
STUDENTS WHO ATTEND CUYAHOGA VALLEY CAREER CENTER PROGRAMS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE FINE ARTS REQUIREMENT
PLEASE SELECT AT LEAST SIX COURSES FOR EACH SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL.
English Course Sequence Chart
Refer to Page 45
College Prep
(Advanced Honors)
College Prep
(Average Skills)
English 9 Honors
English 9 College Prep
English 10 Honors
English 10 College Prep
English 11 Honors
English 11 College Prep
(American Literature)
English 12 Advanced Placement
English 12 College Prep
(British Literature)
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Mathematics Course Sequence Chart
Refer to Page 67
College Prep
College Prep or Career Readiness
(degree with math requirement)
(degree without math requirement)
8th Grade
Algebra 1
9th Grade
Honors Geometry or Geometry
Algebra I or Algebra Concepts
10th Grade
Honors Algebra 2 or Algebra 2
Geometry
11th Grade
Honors PreCalculus or PreCalculus
Algebra 2
12th Grade
AP Calculus or Statistics
Senior Math Elective
Science Course Sequence Chart
Refer to Page 74
(Advanced Technical or Medical)
College Prep
(Regular)
Honors Biology
Honors Biology
Biology
Honors Physics
Honors Physics
Physical Science
Honors Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
AP Physics*
Environmental Science
Astronomy*
Astronomy*
Engineering & Design*
Engineering & Design*
AP Chemistry*
Astronomy*
AP Physics*
Forensics*
AP Biology
Anatomy & Physiology*
Astronomy*
Engineering and Design*
Forensics*
AP Chemistry*
Anatomy and Physiology*
AP Physics*
Engineering and Design*
AP Biology*
College Prep
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Academic
Biology
Physical Science
Environmental
Science
Astronomy*
Forensics*
Anatomy & Phys.*
Engineering &
Design*
Social Studies Course Sequence Chart
Refer to page 81
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Advanced Placement
Honors College Prep
Academic Associate
Degree or College Prep
Honors World History
Honors World History
World History
Honors
United States
History
United States
History
Honors Government
Honors Economics
Government
Economics
Electives
Psychology
Your Life
Contemporary Issues
Valley Voyages
Electives
Your Life
Contemporary Issues
Valley Voyages
Honors Economics
AP European History
(10th Grade eligible with
Prerequisite – see course
Description)
AP United States History
AP European History
(May be taken as an elective in
either 11th or 12th grade)
AP Government
AP European History
(May be taken as an elective in
either 11th or 12th grade)
Other electives
Examples of Nordonia High School Extra-Curricular Programs
Clubs and Organizations
Academic Challenge Team
Symphonic Chorale-Women’s Chorus-Synergy
Computer Club
Concert Band – Marching Band
Date Knights
Drama Club
Leadership Council - Student Council
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Project Mosaic
Science Olympiad
Teen Institute
NHS ATHLETICS
All student athletes must meet eligibility requirements set forth by the State of Ohio and adhere to the Nordonia H.S. Code of
Conduct. Questions regarding rules and policies can be found in the Athletic Handbook. **Athletic Contests are held during Winter
and Spring breaks and students are expected to be there. Fundraising for athletics is done through Athletic Boosters Club.
Athletic Eligibility Note: Students must be passing five courses each semester. Phys. Ed. is .25 credit and
does not apply toward eligibility. Please be aware of grades in order to stay eligible to participate in athletic
programs.
Fall Sports
Cheerleading
F,JV,V
Brenda Basch
Try-outs are in June. Teams practice during summer and
after school for football and basketball squads. May
attend cheering competitions. Squad attends all games
for their sport.
Cross Country
Coed
Mike Martin
Practices start in August. Team practices 6 am and after
school. Season runs August thru October. Schedule TBA.
Football
F,JV,V
Jeff Fox
Practices officially start in August. Team has football
camp in July. Season runs Aug. thru Nov. Schedule TBA.
JV games are played on Saturday. Ninth grade plays
Thurs. and Sat.
Golf - Boys
JV,V
Scott Lawrence
Students attend summer golf league. Try outs and
practices start August . Season runs August to mid
October. Schedule TBA
Golf - Girls
JV,V
Ken Vehar
Students attend summer golf league. Try outs and
practices start August . Season runs August to mid
October. Schedule TBA .
Soccer - Boys
JV,V
Jake Cooper
Practices start in August, am and pm. After school
practices once school begins. Season runs August thru
November. Schedule TBA, includes some Sat. games.
JV and Varsity travel together 2 games/wk.
Soccer -Girls
JV,V
Steve Toth
Practices start in August am and pm. May attend
summer tournament/camp. After school practices once
school begins. Season runs August thru November.
Schedule TBA, includes some Sat. games. JV and
Varsity travel together 2 games/wk.
Tennis - Girls
JV,V
Ryan Vehar
Practices begin in August. Matches and practice are after
school once school begins. Season runs August thru
beginning of October. Schedule TBA. When Varsity is
home, JV is away.
Volleyball - Girls
F,JV,V
Lori Snider
Tryouts first full week of August. Season runs August thru
beginning of October. Schedule TBA. V, JV, Fr usually play
consecutively, Saturday tournaments.
Basketball - Boys
F,JV, V
Matt Cash
Conditioning starts in October. Season runs December
thru February; afternoon and evening practices. May go to
summer camp and play summer league. Game days:
Freshman-Tues. & Fri.; JV- Tues. & Fri.; Varsity - Tues. & Fri.
(JV and Varsity usually travel together) Schedule TBA
Basketball- Girls
F, JV,V
Mike Griffin
Practices start in October. Season runs Nov. thru. Feb. with
afternoon and evening practices. May go to summer camp
and play summer league. Game days: Freshman - Wed. &
Sat.; JV and Varsity - Wed, & Sat. (JV & Varsity usually
travel together) Schedule TBA
Bowling
V. Boys
V. Girls
Bob Glontz
Stephanie Skrovan
Tryouts are in beginning of November. Regular weekly
practices will be held on Tuesday afternoons at Roseland
Lanes at 4 pm until 6 pm. League matches will be held on
Thurs. afternoons. Season runs November thru early
February.
Winter Sports
Cheerleading
F, JV, V
Brenda Basch
Try-outs are in the Spring. Teams practice during the
summer and after school for football and basketball
squads. May attend cheering competitions. Squad
attends all games for their sport.
Hockey
V
Joe Kramp
Practices are held at Gilmour Academy
Swimming
V
Claudio Costanzo
Kim Hernandez
Official season starts in November. Practice every day
from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Macedonia Recreation Center.
Season runs December thru Feb. 1-2 meets per week.
Wrestling
JV,V
Audie Atienza
Official practice starts in November. Practices are after
school. Season runs from Dec. to early Feb. Mets are
scheduled for Fri. & Sat. Schedule TBA.
Baseball - Boys
F,JV,V
Drew Hoisington
Conditioning starts in December. Try outs and practices
begin in March. Practices held before and after school.
Practice for pitchers and catchers begin in late February.
Season runs mid March thru May. Schedule TBA.
Softball - Girls
F,JV,V
Megan Monsman
Conditioning begins in December. First practice starts the
end of February for pitchers and catchers. Season runs mid
march thru May.
Tennis - Boys
JV,V
Ryan Vehar
Practices begin in March. Season runs late March thru
May. Practices are after school. Schedule TBA.
Track – Coed
JV, V
Scott Barwidi
Official practices start in March. Students practice after
school. Season runs late March thru beginning of June.
Schedule TBA.
Spring Sports
FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION CALL THE ATHLETIC SECRETARY,
MRS. BAUERLE 330.908.6000
NHS Counselors Guiding Students
9th
10th
11th
12th
Monitor academic
progress, review course
selections and credits
towards graduation.
Monitor academic
progress, review course
selections and credits
towards graduation.
Monitor academic
progress, review course
selections and credits
towards graduation.
Monitor academic
progress, review course
selections and credits
towards graduation.
Small group sessions in
Fall to review graduation
requirements, study skills,
and future planning.
Testing: PLAN (ACT
practice and Career
Assessment), PSAT (SAT
practice test) and AP
Exams
Testing: PSAT, ACT, SAT
and AP exams
Testing: ACT, SAT and AP
exams
Meet with each 9th grader
to review four-year plan
and discuss long-term
goals.
Small group sessions to
assess and develop career
goals. Meet with each 10th
grader to discuss CVCC.
Small group session
“Through the Maze,” for
college and post HS
planning. Meet with each
11th grader to discuss post
HS planning.
Small group session to
discuss the college
application process. Meet
with each 12th grader to
discuss graduation and
finalize post HS plans.
Summary
 Choosing classes for next year should be a
thoughtful process and requires careful
planning and communication. This will enable
you to achieve to the best of your ability.
 Students should challenge themselves
academically now to better prepare for their
future.
 It is also important, however, to consider
time and effort you are willing to put towards
courses selected.