Counseling Department
SCHEDULING MEETINGS
2012-2013
Counseling Staff:
Current Seniors:
Current Juniors:
Current Sophomores:
Current Freshmen:
Mrs. Maxwell
Mrs. Feeman
Mrs. Ross
Mrs. Fluke (part-time)
Please see Mrs. Volin, the guidance secretary to make a specific appointment
Graduation Requirements
for the Class of 2014 and Beyond
 You must have 21 credits to graduate from Nordonia H.S.
 You must pass all five parts of the Ohio Graduation Test
 You must have met the following requirements:
English
4 credits
One per year in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Math
4 credits
Science
3 credits
Social St.
3 credits
Health
Phys. Ed.
Fine Arts
Electives
½ credit
½ credit
1 credit
5 credits
One credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Must
include one credit of Algebra II or the equivalent)
One credit per year in grades 9, 10, and 11 (Must include Biology,
Physics, and Chemistry.)
World History in Grade 9, U.S. History in Grade 10,
American Government and Economics in Grade 11.
One-half credit in Grade 9
One-fourth credit per year in grades 9 & 10
(Band, Choir, or Art)
PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETING COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET
GRADE 10 FOR THE YEAR 2012-2013
•
Complete Name and Telephone information.
• Circle the course number in each required academic area as well as elective courses.
Note: Sophomore’s must take ONE credit in each of the following academic areas:
1 credit English
1 credit Math
1 credit Science
1 credit Social Studies
¼ credit Physical Education & ½ Elective
1 Elective credit
1 Study Hall (or additional elective upon counselor approval)
• Academic course selection MUST have Teacher Recommendation initials for all academic courses,
foreign language, and IMC.
• Student and parent MUST sign course selection worksheet.
• All students must be registered for a minimum of 6 classes EACH semester.
• Schedules may be changed by contacting the High School Guidance Office BEFORE THE FIRST DAY
OF SCHOOL. SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE START OF SCHOOL ARE NOT PERMITTED.
•If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a High School Counselor at 330.468.4603.
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.
•Print your name clearly
•All students circle an English
class. If you think you want to
move up to Honors track, talk
to your current teacher.
•Math: the typical track for
sophomores is Geometry
unless you started Algebra as
an 8th grader. Advanced
students would be entering
Alg. 2 or Honors Alg. 2.
•Science: Physics (or Honors
Physics) is the recommended
science.
•Social Studies: U.S. History
(College Prep. takes Honors
U.S. History) (The A.P. track
students take Hon. Economics
and/or AP European History)
•Remember the changes in the
Art Department.
•Foreign Language is required
for the Honors Diploma.
•All sophomores should
complete their HPE
requirements
English Course Sequence Chart
Refer to Page 43
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 63
College Prep
College Prep
(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 71
(Advanced Technical or Medical)
College Prep
(Regular)
Honors Biology
Honors Biology
Biology
Honors Physics
Honors Physics
Physics
Honors Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
AP Physics*
Chemistry
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
Physics
Chemistry
Astronomy*
Forensics*
Anatomy & Phys.*
Engineering &
Design*
Social Studies Course Sequence Chart
Refer to page 76
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
•Please note the Career
Program options for
your Junior and Senior
year.
•On the right, please list
alternate courses for
your electives
•Plan your classes
below. You are not able
to request a specific
order.
•You MUST have parent
and student signatures
as well as the necessary
teacher initials to
register for classes!
ON-LINE SCHEDULING WORKSHEET 2012-2013
Name____________________________________________
Grade __10________
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. PHYSICAL EDUCATION
___9620______________
_____________
_
6. (ELECTIVE) ______________________________________
_____________________
7. (STUDY HALL*) __________________________________
_____________________
*Or additional elective upon high school counselor approval.
Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Diploma with Honors
Students must fulfill all but one criterion for any of the following Diplomas with Honors
Diploma with Honors
Career-Technical Diploma with Honors
ENGLISH
4 Units
4 Units
MATHEMATICS
4 Units including Algebra I, Geometry
Algebra II or equivalent and another
higher level course or a four-year
sequence of courses that contain
equivalent content
4 Units including Algebra I, Geometry
Algebra II or equivalent and another
higher level course or a four-year
sequence of courses that contain
equivalent content
SCIENCE
4 Units including physics and chemistry
4 Units including physics and chemistry
SOCIAL STUDIES
4 Units
4 Units
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
3 Units including at least 2 units in each
language
3 Units including at least 2 units in each
language
FINE ARTS
1 Unit
Not counted toward requirements
CAREER-TECHNICAL
Not counted toward requirements
4 Units of Career-Technical minimum.
Program must lead to an industry recognized
credential, apprenticeship, or be a part of an
articulated career pathway which can lead to
post secondary credit
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
3.5 on a 4.0 scale
3.5 on a 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT SCORE
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT Not applicable
Achieve Proficiency Benchmark established for
appropriate Ohio Career-Technical
Competency Assessment or equivalent.
Grade Promotion Requirements
4.5 credits needed for promotion to grade 10
9.5 credits needed for promotion to grade 11
14 credits needed for promotion to grade 12
Schedule Changes/Dropping Classes

Once schedule requests have been submitted, students
and parents may elect to change a student’s schedule for
the next school year only before the first day of school.

After the start of the school year, changes will only be
made if:
1.
2.
3.
4.
There is a scheduling conflict that cannot be
resolved.
Changes necessitated by failures.
Satisfactory completion of a course in
summer school.
A technical error was made in the process of
scheduling the student’s requests.
SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE SCHOOL
YEAR HAS BEGUN ARE NOT PERMITTED.
Advanced Placement Testing
All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are
required to take the national exams given at Nordonia High
School in May.
College credit may be granted upon successful completion of
these exams. The college which the student attends awards
credit. Check with your individual college on its credit
granting policies.
Costs for each test given are approximately $90 per test.
Exam fees will be added to your fee account upon enrollment
in the A.P. class.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options
The Ohio State Board of Education has adopted a
policy under which a student may enroll at a
college on a full or part-time basis and complete
courses for high school and college credit.
The program eligibility includes grades 9-12,
acceptance by college and other local criteria.
Program options include enrollment in college
courses for college credit, or for both high
school/college credit.
Guidelines have been established for financial
arrangements for tuition, books, materials and
fees, depending on the enrollment option
selected.
A student and their parent must attend a mandatory
meeting on February 9 at 7pm. You must inform
the High School Guidance Department by
MARCH 30th of your intent to participate in the
Post-Secondary Enrollment Option. Detailed
information is available in the Counseling Office.
Summer
School
 Summer School at CVCC
is designed for credit
recovery.
 There are many options with regard
to summer school. See your
counselor for more information.
STUDENT COUNCIL:
Openings for 10th – 12th grades MAY be
available each year depending on
student’s not returning. See the advisor
(Mrs. Dressig)for further information. An
interview will need to take place prior to
final scheduling. This is an important
commitment/responsibility to serving
your school.
To Do List!
1. Get the required signatures from your teachers
2. Obtain parent signatures
3. Return :
Academic Scheduling Worksheet
Online Scheduling Worksheet
TO YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER
BY FEBRUARY 16th
You must have ALL signatures and 6 classes properly
recommended!
4. Wednesday, February 22 - Online scheduling during English Class
Any changes in your schedule must be made before the start of the
school year.