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Grade Scheduling
Information
Transitioning into
Westfall High School
Ohio Graduation Requirements
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English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Fine Arts
Health
PE
Electives
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4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
½ credit
½ credit OR PE Opt. Out.
5 credits
21 credits for Graduation
Credits
• In order to pass a one credit course for the
year you must receive a total of 4 points, 2 of
which must be earned in the second semester.
– A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, & D=1 point
In order to pass a ½ credit semester course you
must receive a total of 2 points.
What your schedule
may look like
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English 9, CP 9 or CP 9 plus
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Math-Algebra 1A, Algebra 1, or Geometry
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Based on 8th grade teacher recommendation
Based on 8th grade teacher recommendation
Science-Physical Science or AG Food and Natural Resources
(FFA Physical Science)
World Studies
Fine Arts-Art, Choir, or Band
PE-In class (2 semesters) OR PE opt out (2 completed athletic
seasons,marching band included). NO MIX AND MATCH
Electives-Foregin Languages (Spanish or French), Computer
classes, Accounting, Intro to Speech, Test prep, Art, Choir,
Band, and Bach to Rock.
STUDENTS MAY HAVE NO MORE THAN 2 STUDY HALLS
Absences/Tardies
• 5 unexcused absences will result in Truancy
Court Intervention.
• Truancy Court will be held at Westfall High
School under Pickaway County Juvenile Judge
Jan Michael Long.
• Absences and Tardies are included on all
students transcripts for each school year.
These absences and tardies are visible to all
colleges, military, and future employers.
Honors Diploma
• Earn 4 units of English
• Earn at least 4 units of mathematics which shall include Algebra I, Algebra
II, Geometry, and other higher level course, or a 4 year sequence of
courses which contains equivalent content.
• Earn at least 4 units of science including 1 unit of Physics and 1 unit of
Chemistry.
• Earn 4 units of Social Studies.
• Earn 3 units of world languages (must include no less than 2 units for
which credit is sought) i.e. 3 units of one world language or 2 units of two
different languages.
• Earn 1 unit of fine art
• Maintain an overall high school GPA of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale up
to the last grading period of the senior year; OR
• Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT (excluding the optional writing
test) or a combined score of 1210 on the SAT (excluding the required
writing section).
Early Graduation
Early graduation is available for high school
students provided they follow all the
requirements established for this purpose.
Please contact Mrs. Brown for specific
information.
Pickaway-Ross
• High school students attend Pickaway-Ross their junior
and senior years, and can earn a Career Passport in
addition to a diploma from their home schools.
• Pickaway Ross’s secondary education programs provide
complete academic, career and technology training
to give students a foot up on the economic ladder. 80
percent of PRCC graduates enter the local workforce.
• Students must attain all core credits, PE, and Fine Arts
credits for admission.
Post Secondary Options
• Deadline to be enrolled in PSEO is March 30,
2013.
• Students must meet certain eligibility
requirements.
• Parents and students who plan to participate
are required to meet with the high school
counselor to discuss the program.
• PSEO packet is available in the high school
guidance office.
FFA
• All agricultural education students MUST
become FFA members. This is no longer
optional.
• All first year agricultural students will enroll in
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. This
class meets the Physical Science requirement.
Career-Based Intervention Program
Chance to earn $$ while at school
Must be
• 9/10 grade
• At-risk ( financially, academically, or socially)
It is two class periods
• One is CBI Related- content/includes
classwork
• The other is the Lab- the work component.
Technology Courses
• Build a Web site and publish it on the Internet in
Dreamweaver
• Create your very own game in Flash
• Learn skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel that
you can use in your other classes and college
• Learn how computers work and put one together
in Computing Fundamentals
Earn a certification in any of these areas and earn
college credit too!
Music @ Westfall
Chorale
Concert Choir
Swing Choir
Instrumental Music
Jazz Band
Flag Corps
Jazz Strucures and Styles
From Bach to Rock
NCAA
NCAA Eligibility Center
Divisions I and II Initial-Eligibility Requirements
Core Courses
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· NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. NCAA Division II currently requires 14 core courses.
Division II will require 16 core courses for students enrolling on or after August 1, 2013. See the charts below.
· NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven of
the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution
requirements below). These 10 courses become "locked in" at the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for
grade improvement.
o Beginning August 1,2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive
athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he or she f ails to meet the 10 course requirement,
but would not be able to compete.
Test Scores
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· Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA). The sliding scale for
those requirements is shown on Page NO.2 of this sheet.
· Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.
· The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing
section of the SAT is not used.
· The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a ~ of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading
and science.
· When you register for the SAT or Act, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure an
SAT and Act scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency.
Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.
Grade-Point Average
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· Be sure to look at your high school's List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website
(www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only courses that appear on your school’s List of NCAA Courses will be used in the
calculation of the core GPA Use the list as a guide.
· Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A to determine
eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year.
· Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.000 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on Page NO.2 of
this sheet).
· Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1,2016, is 2.300 (corresponding
test-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on Page NO.2 of this sheet).
· The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000.
· Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.
NCAA Website
http://www.ncaa.org/
Athletic Eligibility
• Students must be enrolled.
• Students must have passed 5, one credit courses
or the equivalent.
• Students cannot have more than one F.
• Students must have a GPA of 1.33
• Eligibility or ineligibility continues until the start
of the 5th day of the next grading period.
• Athletes should not drop a class or change their
schedule without checking with the athletic
director.
Freshman “TO DO” List
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_____Make grades and attendance a priority! Colleges, military, and employers look at transcripts
_____Credits and points. How does it work?
_____Transcript. What is it? How do I read it? Why does it matter?
_____Honors Diploma. What is it? Why do I need it?
_____Choices. What choices do I have right now?
_____Ohio Graduation Requirements.
_____Student Assessment: OGT or End of Year Exam dependent upon ODE requirements for graduating class of
2017
_____Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center. Benefits for me?
_____Semester and End of Year EXAMS. Let’s talk.
_____NCAA. What is it? Why and how could it affect me?
_____College. Do I have an idea right now?
Conclusion
• Please field all questions to Mrs. Brown
abrown@mail.gsn.k12.oh.us or Mr. Stoneking
lstoneking@mail.gsn.k12.oh.us
• If you feel individual student planning is
necessary please contact Mrs. Brown to set up
an appointment. 740-986-2911 Ext. 2231