Louisville High School
Welcomes the
CLASS OF 2020
8th Grade Parent Information Night
2/11/16
Introductions
• Mr. Ken Faye- LHS Principal
• Assistant Principals:
– Mr. Jason Greathouse- Students A-L
– Mrs. Cindy Class– Students M-Z
• Guidance:
– Mr. Tom Saltsman– Students A-L
– Mrs. Ann Clemson– Students M-Z
• Athletics:
– Mr. John Twinem
www.louisvillecityschools.org/louisville-high-school
LHS
CLASS OF 2020
• ACADEMIC TRADITION
*LHS is rated ‘Excellent’ by the Ohio Department of
Education.
*Also rated as one of the best high schools in the U.S.
• LHS promotes: Academic Excellence, College and
Career Readiness, Fiscal Responsibility
• EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
*We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities
and encourage students to get involved.
CLASS OF 2020
• First Day of Class-August 22nd for freshmen ONLY.
• First Day Materials-All freshman should come with a pen,
pencil, and notebook paper. On the first day the teachers will
tell the students what supplies they will need to start the year.
There is no ‘supply’ list at the high school level
• Fees - Your child’s schedule will have the fee amounts listed.
Fees vary from class to class and will be available in April on
our website.
• Student Planner - The planner includes the school calendar,
code of conduct, and dress code. It will also be used as a hall
pass throughout the day. We would also encourage your child
to record all assignments daily in their planner.
CLASS OF 2020
Pinnacle Internet Viewer (PIV)
• Pinnacle Internet Viewer
Teachers enter grade information into their electronic grade
book and PIV organizes and formats the data for convenient
viewing at any time
• Same user name and password as in middle school!!!
• The following reports are available on PIV to parents:
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teacher comments
future assignments
missing assignments
grades, assignments and test scores
Attendance
grades to date
automated E-mail notifications if you so desire
www.louisvillecityschools.org/louisville-high-school
CLASS OF 2020
• GPA/Ranking at the high school.
Grade point averages will be positively affected by the number
of honors and Advanced Placement classes taken in which your
child earns an “A” or a “B.”
**There is no class rank.**
Students will be recognized according to their weighted GPA
based on the following criteria:
• Summa Cum Laude — Weighted GPA of 4.00 and above
• Magna Cum Laude — Weighted GPA of 3.75 to 3.99
• Cum Laude — Weighted GPA of 3.50 to 3.74
Grading System
• Semester Exams –semester exams are given at the end of
each semester
• 2nd Semester Exams- OPEN exams
Each exam grade will appear on your students report card.
At the end of each semester, you will have two nine weeks
grades and an exam grade.
• Grading Percentages-Each 9 Weeks=20% of grade (80% of entire grade)
-Each Semester Exam=10% (20% of entire grade)
High School Required Credits
COURSES
Minimum
College-Prep
• English
4
4
• Math
4
4
• Science
3
3
• Social Studies
3
3
• Health / PE**
1
1
• Personal Finance
.5
.5
• Foreign Language
-2
• Fine Arts
-1
• Electives
5.5*
2.5*
Health and Personal Finance will be taken during sophomore year.
(*Electives must include a minimum of one full credit of business/ technology, fine
arts, or foreign language for non-college prep students.)
Louisville High School Graduation
Requirements
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4 Credits of Mathematics (include Algebra 2)
4 Credits of Language Arts
3 Credits of Science (Life Science, Physical Science, elective)
3 Credits of Social Studies (American Studies, American
Government, World History)
½ Credit of Health
½ Credit of Personal Finance
½ Credit of Physical Education (or waiver)
5.5 Credits from Electives
Graduation Requirements in Addition
to LHS 21 Credits
(1 of the following 3 is required)
1. Earn 18 Graduation Points on 7 End of Course
Exams…OR
2. Remediation-free score on National College
Admission Tests (ACT/SAT) and will be given free of
charge in the fall of their junior year…OR
3. Earning an approved industry-recognized credential
an achieving work-force readiness score on a
related job skills assessment
What Classes Require an End of
Course Exam?
• AIR
Students will be tested in two parts in the
following areas:
*English 1 (English 2 as a sophomore)
*Biology
*Algebra 1 and/or Geometry
*American History
*American Government (sophomore year)
Graduation Pathway Option 1-End
of Course Exams
• AIR tests are worth 5 points each (35 total)
5-Advanced
4-Accelerated
3-Proficient
2-Basic
1-Limited
18 total points are needed for graduation.
**Students will have opportunity to retake tests
with best score being counted.**
Other Ways to Earn Graduation
Points-AP Courses
• Students taking an AP course in the tested area will
NOT have to take the End of Course Exam (American
History, American Government)
AP Test Score
Graduation Points
5
5
4
5
3
4
2
3
1
1
Other Ways to Earn Graduation
Points-College Credit Plus Courses
• Students taking a CC+ class do not have to take the EOC exam.
The grade they earn in the CC+ class will translate into a
graduation point total.
• Students CANNOT used CC+ for their Math or Language Arts
scores.
CC+ Grade
Graduation Points/EOC Score
A
5
B
5
C
4
D
3
Graduation Pathway Option 2
Non-Remediation Score on a
College Ready Assessment
ACT
SAT
English=18
English=430
Mathematics=22
Mathematics=520
Reading=21
Reading=450
*Starting with the 2016-17 school year, the State
of Ohio will pay for all juniors to take the ACT.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. HOW MANY COURSES MAY A STUDENT TAKE?
The maximum number of courses that a student may take at any time
is (7). A student with seven classes will have a half-hour lunch period
in addition to the scheduled courses. 6 classes will ensure each
student receives a year long study hall.
2. WHAT IS A TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE?
Freshman are required to take the following courses: English, Math,
Science, American Studies, and Physical Education. Students may elect
to take up to two and half elective credits their freshman year. An
additional half credit may be added if the student can waive Physical
Education. Waivers are given to students in a high school sport,
cheerleading, or band.
3. WHY HAVE CERTAIN COURSES BEEN SELECTED ON MY CHILD’S
REGISTRATION FORM?
Middle school teachers have reviewed every student’s registration form
and selected courses that are best suited for each individual’s aptitude
and ability.
Questions Continued
4. HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED FOR HONORS COURSES?
Freshman honor courses include English, Biology, American Studies,
and Geometry. Students are selected based on grades, standardized
test scores, teacher recommendations and a writing prompt for
Honors English. Those who have the highest scores are selected for
honors courses. Students who complete Algebra 1 in 8th grade are
eligible for Honors Geometry.
5. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD DOES NOT DO THE SUMMER WORK
FOR AN HONORS CLASS?
The student will take zeroes for the work. The class will not be
dropped. The only reason a student may drop an honors class is if
the student is not placed appropriately.
Questions Continued
6. CAN MY STUDENT TAKE HONORS COURSES IN THE FUTURE IF
THEY ARE NOT SELECTED FOR THEM THEIR FRESHMAN YEAR?
Yes! If students do well in their regular core classes their freshmen
year, they can be recommended by their teacher to take advanced
coursework in grades 10-12.
Schedule Changes?
Students and/or parents can request schedule
changes at any time before the end of the school year
(May 27th, 2016). After this date, no schedule changes
will occur unless there is a clerical error or the
student is not placed appropriately.
Future Opportunities
STARK COUNTY TECH PREP
- Tech Prep Programs offered at Stark County Area High Schools
- Junior/Senior 2-year programs
- Marketing (3 year) & Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Louisville High School
RG DRAGE CAREER CENTER
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18 Programs
Junior/Senior 2-year programs
Tech Prep option available
Dual Enrollment Coursework Available
HONORS COURSES
*Geometry, English, Adv. Math/Trig, Foreign Language, Biology,
Chemistry, European History, American History
AP COURSE (possible college credit)
Art, Psychology, English Literature, English Language, Calculus,
Government, American History, Environmental Science
Guidance Counselors
Mr. Tom Saltsman (A – L)
Mrs. Ann Clemson (M – Z)
THE END
The PowerPoint presentation can be accessed at:
www.louisvillecityschools.org/8th-grade-parent-night.html
(2016 8Th Grade Parent Information Night Presentation)