th
8
Grade
Orientation
Class of 2017
Welcome to High School!
Your Guidance Counselor
I have lived in Darke County my entire life (New Madison, Arcanum, Greenville)
I have been a Guidance Counselor since 2011.
I graduated from the University of Dayton with a Master’s in School Counseling.
I have been married for 4 years, and I have a daughter, Eleanor, who is almost a
year old.
I love helping students navigate the choices that high school and college presents.
Agenda
1. Graduation Requirements
2. Ohio Graduation Test (OGT)
3. Scheduling Classes
4. Honors Diploma (College-Prep)
5. College-Prep Requirements
6. College-Prep Curriculum
7. College-Prep 4-Year Schedule
8. Freshman Electives
9. Special Needs Students
10. Miami Valley Career Technology Center
11. Post Secondary Enrollment Options
12. NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards
Conclusion & Questions
Graduation Requirements for
Classes of 2014 and Beyond
English
Math
4 credits
4 credits
(must include 1 unit of Algebra II or the equivalent of Algebra II)
Physical Education
Health
Science
½ credit
½ credit
3 credits
(1 Biology, 1 Physical and 1 unit advanced study in one or more of
the following sciences)
Social Studies 9
Social Studies 10
Government
Fine Arts
Electives
1
1
1
1
7
credit
credit
credit
credit
credits
23 CREDITS TOTAL
Ohio Graduation Test (OGT)
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Taken for first time in March of sophomore year
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Need to pass in order to graduate
(Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies)
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If a part of the OGT test is not passed, students
have an opportunity to retake the test:
-Twice during the junior year
-Twice during the senior year
-Once in the summer between the
sophomore/ junior years
-Once during the summer between the
junior/senior years
Important Information
Regarding Registration:
Schedule Changes:
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Students can get their schedules in early August, and changes should be
made before school begins (this avoids chaos once school begins).
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Students have three days to add/drop classes after the semester begins.
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Schedules will not be changed the first day of each semester so that
students have an opportunity to experience the class.
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A student who fails a course will be rescheduled into that course
whenever possible. Taking two classes in one year of math, science, or
English will not be permitted, unless permission is received from the
instructor and counselor.
High School Academic
Diploma with Honors
Graduating Classes of 2011 and Beyond
Students need to fulfill only 7 of the following 8 criteria
1. English
2. Math
4 credits
4 credits
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course OR a four-year
sequence of courses that contain equivalent content
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language
Fine Arts
3.5 GPA
27 ACT or 1210 SAT
4
4
3
1
credits including Physics and Chemistry
credits
credits/units of one language
credit
SUGGESTED REQUIREMENTS FOR
COLLEGE ADMISSION TO A STATE
UNIVERSITY (College-Prep Schedule)
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English
Social Studies
Science
Math
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
4 credits
3+ credits
3+ credits
4+ credits
1+ credits
2+ credits
beginning with Algebra
(Art, Music, Band)
College-Prep Curriculum
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Need to have at least C average in English to
take Spanish I and English 9 CP
• Will look at grades at end of third nine
weeks and can adjust schedule if grade
criteria is not met
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Sometimes difficult to mix & match college prep
and non-college prep/elective courses
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN
FOR COLLEGE-PREP PROGRAM
NINTH:
TENTH:
Algebra I
English 9 CP
Biology
Health
Physical Education
Spanish I
Social Studies 9
Electives
Geometry
English 10 CP
Social Studies 10
Physical Education
Spanish II
Advanced Physical Science
Electives
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN
FOR COLLEGE-PREP PROGRAM
CONTINUED…
ELEVENTH:
TWELFTH:
Algebra II
English 11 CP
Chemistry I
Chemistry II
Social Psychology
Spanish III
Electives
Pre-Calculus
English 12 CP
American Government
Physics I
Physics II
Electives
**Accelerated math students take
calculus in the 12th grade. Other
students may double up math courses
in grade 12.
Freshman Electives:
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Agriculture Classes
Art I
Web Design and Word Processing
Managing Transitions/Financial Management
Band
Choir
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All electives are worth one credit, except for Advanced PE
(junior/senior elective). This class is worth ½ credit.
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Depending on class numbers, you may not always get the
(elective) class you choose.
Special Need Students
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IEP will follow you in high school.
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Can still take regular education classes
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Special education teacher will have input
into schedule
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Testing accommodation for the OGT will
be provided as stated on the IEP.
Miami Valley Career
Technology Center (MVCTC)
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Eligible to apply sophomore year
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Sophomore tour/visitation
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Will still graduate as an Ansonia student
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Can still participate in Ansonia athletics and other
(after Christmas break)
activities
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Transportation to and from MVCTC is provided
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Programs are available for students of various
academic abilities.
Post Secondary Enrollment
Options Program
A great opportunity for high academic achieving, disciplined
students to earn college credit while in high school.
• To qualify:
• All students must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 high
school GPA (3.0 in a subject area).
• Incoming freshmen and sophomores: score an 18 for English
and/or a 22 for math on the ACT.
• Incoming juniors and seniors: same ACT testing option, OR
achieve college-level reading/writing or math in Edison's
COMPASS placement assessment.
• Underclassmen must take a minimum of 3.2 credits per
semester.
• Seniors must take a minimum of 3.0 credits per semester.
• Failed classes must be paid for by student.
(currently $401.88 for a 3 credit hour class)
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NCAA College Freshman
Eligibility Standards
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NCAA Division I has a sliding scale for test score
requirements and GPA.
• For example, a student with a higher GPA can earn a lower score
on the ACT/SAT and maintain NCAA eligibility.
• If you would like to see the sliding scale, see me afterwards.
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NCAA Division II has a GPA requirement of 2.0. Also,
DII has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 and
an ACT sum score of 68.
-SAT score includes only the critical reading and math sections
-ACT sum score includes English, math, reading and science
NCAA Freshman-Eligibility
Standards
Division I 16 Core-Course Rule
English
Math (Algebra I or higher)
Natural/Physical Science
4 years
3 years
2 years
(1 year of lab if offered by high school)
Additional English, math or
natural/physical science
Social Science
Additional Courses
1 year
2 years
4 years
(from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)
NCAA Freshman-Eligibility
Standards
Division II 16 Core-Course Rule
English
Math (Algebra I or higher)
Natural/Physical Science
3 years
2 years
2 years
(1 year of lab if offered by high school)
Additional English, math or
natural/physical science
Social Science
Additional Courses
3 years
2 years
4 years
(from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)
Conclusion
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Thanks for your time!
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Questions???
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Feel free to contact me by stopping in the
school, calling, or dropping an email.
337-5591 ext. 2117
matt.sutter@ansonia.k12.oh.us