Scheduling for 2016-2017
TALLMADGE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
(330) 633-5505
Mrs. Prazer
Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. Lane
Mrs. Drenan
Last Names A-G
Last Names H-O
Last Names P-Z
Secretary
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Graduation Requirements
Graduating class of 2017
 4 English
 4 math including 1 credit of
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Algebra 2 or its equivalent
3 Science (1 physical, 1 biological and 1 Advanced Credit)
4 Social Studies
.50 Health and .50 PE
5 Electives – 1 credit must be in Fine Arts
1 credit of Financial Literacy
Pass all parts of the OGT
Earn 26 graduation credits
Classes 2018 and beyond
 Same course requirements
 PARCC and AIR Exams replace the OGT (See next slide)
Ohio’s State Tests: Class of 2018 and beyond
End-of-Course Exams in the following courses:
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English 9 CP/Honors
English 10 CP/Honors
Algebra I/Integrated Algebra I
Honors/CP/Integrated Geometry
Biology
American History
Participation Government
Students can earn from 1-5 points on each exam:
5 – Advanced
4 – Accelerated
3 – Proficient
2 – Basic
1 – Limited
You must earn a minimum of 18 total points from all exams to graduate.
English Requirements (4 Credits)
 All freshmen must take English 9 CP
 Admission to Honors levels are by teacher
recommendation.
 College Prep students will take English 10CP and 11CP
 Senior English may only be taken with senior standing
 A.P. English and CCP English Comp & Literature is by
recommendation only
Social Studies Requirements (4 credits)
Pay attention! Things are changing!
 All freshmen take World Studies 1750 - present
 All sophomores take American Studies 1877 – present
 Advanced U.S. History and A.P. U.S. History replace the
sophomore and junior requirements. Admission to these two
classes by teacher recommendation only.
 Juniors may choose from Participation Government or AP
Government & Politics
 Seniors: You will have to take an elective next year such as
Criminal Justice, Economics, Human Behavior or AP
Psychology
Mathematics Requirements
(4 Credits are required)
College-Bound Sequence:
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CP Algebra 1
CP/Honors Geometry
CP/Honors Algebra 2
Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry (honors option) or
Statistics & Probability or A.P. Statistics
CCP College Algebra (CCP application required)
Honors Pre Calculus
A.P. Calculus AB and A.P. Calculus BC
All A.P. classes are by teacher recommendation
Mathematics Sequence
(4 Credits are required)
Integrated Math Sequence
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Integrated Algebra I
Integrated Geometry
Integrated Algebra II
Integrated Statistics
Math Elective
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Science Requirements
3 credits required:
(1 credit of a biological and 1 credit of a physical nature are mandatory)
Recommended sequence:
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Freshmen take Physical Science or Honors P.S.
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Sophomores are recommended to take Honors
Biology, Topics in Biology I or Fundamentals of
Biology by recommendation only.
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All college-bound students are encouraged to
take Chemistry
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For an Honors Diploma, you must have both
Chemistry and Physics
Foreign Language
Highly recommended for college core curriculum
(At least 3 credits are required for the Honors Diploma)
 We recommend at least a “C” grade in
English prior to pursuing a Foreign
Language
 French is offered through the AP
level
 Spanish is offered through the AP
level.
More and more universities are requiring two foreign language
courses at the high school level to be admitted.
Knowing a second language can help improve your job opportunities.
Health and Physical Education Requirements
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All students must take .50
credit of Health
All students must take .50 total
credits of Physical
Education (2 classes)
Physical Education (.25 credits) should be taken prior to
Weight Training (.25 credit) or Wellness Training (.50 credits)
Starting with the class of 2014, students who participate in two
full seasons of interscholastic athletics, marching band or
cheerleading may earn .5 credits of physical education. See the
Program Planning Guide for details.
Support Services Electives
 Office Aide allows a student to earn
.50 credit as a pass/fail grade to be an
office assistant and to run errands for
the administration. This is by
application only. See Mrs. Drenan for
an application.
 Students may be an office aid twice
during their high school career
College Tech Prep Initiatives
See Mrs. Lane for more information on the application process
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Aeronautics Career Academy
Athletic Health Care and Fitness
Automotive Technologies
Business, Finance and Entrepreneurship Academy
Business Marketing/Sports Management
Biomedical Engineering and Technology Academy
Business 1 & 2/Pathway
Collision Repair and Auto Refinishing
Computer Aided Design and Engineering Technologies
Construction Technologies
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts and Catering
Electronics, Robotics and Programming
Engineering Academy
Forestry and Landscape Management
Health Careers Technologies
College Tech Prep Initiatives
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Interactive Media/Digital Design
International Business &Marketing Institute
IT Academy with CompTIA and CISCO
Marketing 1 & 2
Preschool/Daycare/Educational Aide
Programming and Software Development
Project Lead The Way
Teaching Professions
Theater Arts Academy
Automotive Specialization
Academic Diploma with Honors
Students must fulfill all but one of the following criteria
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4 credits of English
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4 credits of Math (Including Algebra 2 and one other higher level
math course)
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4 credits of Science including Physics and Chemistry
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4 credits of Social Studies
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3 credits of Foreign Language or 2 of each of 2 languages
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1 credit of Visual or Performing Art
Maintain a 3.5 GPA
ACT Composite of 27 / SAT 1210
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Career Technical Diploma
with Honors
Must meet all but one criteria
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4 credits of English
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4 math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and
another higher level math course)
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4 credits of science including 2 years of advanced science
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4 credits of Social Studies
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4 credits of Career-Technical Education Curriculum
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Maintain a 3.5 GPA
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ACT score of 27 / SAT score of 1210
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Achieve proficiency benchmark on Competency Assessment
Prospective College Athletes
Register by the end of the Junior Year
 Register with the NCAA
Clearinghouse at
www.eligibilitycenter.org
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Be sure to meet with
your counselor to be
certain that you have the
required courses to
compete at a Division I
or II college.
You must have an ACT test result
sent to college code # 9999 to be
entered into the clearinghouse.
You must also request your
transcripts on NCAA & Naviance
 For NAIA colleges, you must
register at www.playnaia.org
You must have your ACT
score sent to school code
9876
ACT Testing
 ACT is the most widely required college entrance test. SAT is required
by some colleges on the east and west coast. Please check with your
college to see which tests you should have on file.
 ACT has a WRITING component. Entering College Freshmen should
have a writing score on file.
 We encourage all juniors to take the ACT in the second semester of that
year. Please take the writing section at least once.
 You may re-take the ACT test as many times as you desire. The highest
score will always be acknowledged.
Educational Options
 Night School
 Summer School
 APEX-Computer based on-line
course
 Flex Credit allows the student
to design an individual program
to meet the state standards –
application only.
 College Credit Plus
All Post-secondary enrollment options
and dual enrollment are now called
College Credit Plus.
Parents are required to meet with the
counselor to sign a letter of intent
the year before students participate
in CCP.
Students can now view 15 and 30 credit
hour pathways at the universities,
and some universities are changing
their admission requirements to
make CCP more accessible to
students.
**CCP Info Night is February 11th
at 6:30 p.m. in the THS
auditorium!!
On THS Campus
College Credit Plus with Stark State
 English Department
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College Composition &
American Literature
1865 -present
College Comp can substitute for
one of your English courses
Students must pass College
Comp before taking Am. Lit.
Students must meet
benchmarks of 18 on the
English section of ACT or 70 on
the Writing section of the
COMPASS.
Students must complete
application process with Stark
State in spring of 2016.
 Math Department
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College Algebra
This course is taken online
during one semester.
Students must meet the
benchmark of 22 on the Math
section of ACT or a 54 on the
Algebra section of the
COMPASS
Students must have passed
Algebra III
Students must complete
application process in spring of
2016.
Schedule Carefully
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Please schedule carefully and thoughtfully
See you counselor if you have any questions
about courses you should or need to take next
year.
Computerized scheduling will happen in May.
Accuracy on your part makes the schedule better
for all!
To receive your schedule you must have ALL CLASS FEES
for the current year paid in full.
All Schedules must be returned
by January 29th to Academy Teachers
 Parents should read the informational box
on the back of the scheduling sheet explaining
fees, schedule changes, CCP and other
valuable information, and they must sign the
back of your sheet.
 Students, please be sure to have signatures
from your teachers!
 You don’t want to be last to get your schedule
– get yours in on time!
 Thanks!
 Basic Art is required before Studio and
Fine Arts
Electives
Classes of 2014
and beyond
must have
one credit of a
Fine or
Performing Art
Advanced Studio Art.
 Art & Technology has a prerequisite of
Basic Art. It is the study of digital media as a
means of communication and artistic
expression.
 A.P. Studio Art Drawing or 2D must be
taken in conjunction with Advanced Studio
first semester as a preparation for the
portfolio. Teacher recommendation required.
 Drama is offered to grades 9-12, Advanced
Drama is available to students who have
completed Drama.
Social Studies Electives
 Criminal Justice
this class covers the
organization of the United
States legal system. Local
officials and experts will
speak.
(Grades 11-12)
 Economics
students will engage in a
computerized environment to
conduct economic research
and application of
fundamental concepts.
(Grades 11-12)
 Human Behavior
is a combination of
psychology and sociology
studying how people reason
and think and how cultures of
people live together (Grades
11-12)
 A.P. Psychology
is a challenging and rigorous
academic curriculum that
requires strong reading and
writing skills. There will be
college level supplemental
readings and summer
reading. (Grades 11-12)
Business Department Electives
 Financial Literacy & Business Concepts (Grades 9 and
10)
 Accounting 1 (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
 Business Law (Grades 10,11, and 12)
 Senior Project (Grade 12 only)
 Software Technology I & II (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
Business Electives
Business Law helps students see what it would be like to
begin a business learning about contract law and
financing a business.
We offer Accounting - grades 10-12. This class satisfies
the Financial Literacy requirement
Senior Project allows students to complete two
internships in career areas of their choice. This is an
outstanding way to help define their career goals.
College Tech-Prep Programs
 Business I & II with option for Business Experience
This program focuses on office management and computers.
This program also has a work component. See Mrs. Brendel for
applications.
 Marketing I & II with option for Marketing Experience
concentrates on the sales component of business. You will study
advertising and promotion. There is a work component to this
program as well. Please see Mrs. Haller for applications.
 To participate in the Experience course you must be 16
years of age with transportation
English Electives
 Newswriting is a pre-requisite for
Journalism. You will learn that unique style of
writing.
 It is required that students take both semesters of
Annual Staff as they create a yearly product.
Devils’ Tale editors are recommended to take
both semesters.
 Speech is highly recommended for all students
as every career requires clear communication
skills
Performing Arts
 Marching and Concert Band require Mr.
Lenzo’s initials if participating for the first
time. There will be a try-out for Band
Auxiliary
 Choir
Family & Consumer Science Electives
All of these electives satisfy the Financial Literacy requirement
 Transitions/Intro to Family and Consumer Science
 Principles of Food/Personal Wellness
 Global Foods/Nutrition & Wellness
 Food Science/Culinary Fundamentals
 Career & College Readiness/Leadership & Community
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Engagement
Consumer Economics/Personal Financial Management
Child Development/Human Growth & Development
Interior Design, Furnishings & Management
Textiles, Construction & Maintenance
These classes are available to all students grades 9-12
Science Electives
After Completing Topics in Bio I or Fundamentals of Bio.
Students may choose from the following elective courses:
Energy in 21st Century
Chemistry
Biotechnical Engineering
Topics in Bio. II
Geology
Environmental Ecology
These Elective Science Classes are also available:
Anatomy and Physiology (must pass Chemistry first)
Physics (must pass Algebra II first)
AP Biology Honors Chemistry
CCP Physics
AP Chemistry
(All of these require pre-requisite courses and teacher recommendations)
*Honors Diploma requires both Chemistry and Physics
Project Lead the Way
 Intro to Engineering Design is a level I class in the
Engineering curriculum. Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: Algebra I
part II
 Principles of Engineering is the level II class introducing
mathematical and physical concepts. Prerequisite: Intro to
Engineering Design and Algebra II
 Digital Electronics is the study of electronic circuits used to
control digital signals. Prerequisites: the previous two courses,
Algebra III can be taken concurrently and teacher approval.
 BioTechnical Engineering is the fourth level exploring
biomedical engineering, molecular genetics, bioprocess
engineering and agricultural and environmental engineering.
Technology Electives
 Basic Metals is a pre-requisite to
Advanced Metals
 Engineering Graphics is basic Engineering and CAD
(Computer Aided Design) Traditional drafting equipment and
computers will be used.