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Welcome Class of 2021

Topics Covered

• Graduation Requirements
• Minimum Core Curriculum for College Bound Students
• Honors Diploma Requirements
• Required Courses for 9th graders
• Elective Courses for 9th graders
• Your Schedule

Your Counselors

• Mrs. Linda Kelly

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• Mr. Chris Peirano

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• Mrs. Eric Rutter

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• Mr. Chad Gill

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❧ English 4 Credits ❧ Math 4 Credits

❧ Must include 1 credit of Algebra II or the Equivalent

• f Algebra II

❧ Science 3 Credits

❧

Integrated Science

1 Credit ❧ Biology 1 Credit ❧ Elective Science 1 Credit

❧ Social Studies 3 Credits

❧ American Studies (1 Credit) ❧ World Studies (1 Credit) ❧ Economics (.50 Credit) ❧

Principles of Democracy

(.50 Credit)

❧ Health .50 Credit ❧ P.E. 9/10 .50 Credit ❧ Fine Arts 1 Credit ❧ Electives 4 Credits

Pickerington High School North Graduation Requirements

20 Total Credits

Pickerington High School North Graduation Requirements

In addition to the required graduation credits, students are required to take 8 end-of course exams and achieve one of the following to receive a diploma: ❧ Option 1: Earn a cumulative passing score on eight end-of-course exams. The scores will be set by the State Board of Education. Students must accumulate a minimum of 18 points from scores on their end of course exams to become eligible for a diploma. ❧ Option 2: Students earn “remediation-free” scores in English language arts and mathematics on a nationally recognized college admission exam. ❧ Option 3: Earn a State Board of Education-approved, industry recognized credential or a state-issued license for practice in a career and achieve a score that demonstrates workforce readiness and employability on a job skills assessment.

Class of 2019 and beyond take 8 required end of course exams.

❧ English 9 ❧ English 10 ❧ Algebra 1 ❧ Geometry ❧ Biology ❧ American History ❧ American Government. Each end of course exam will be taken in the late Spring.

Option 1: 18 Graduation Points

Performance Level Graduation Points

Advanced 5 Accelerated 4 Proficient 3 Basic 2 Limited 1

Option 2: College Readiness Score on a National Admission Test

ACT English 18 Math 22 SAT Critical Reading 450 Math 520

Option 3: Certification in a Skill and a Passing Score

• n WorkKeys

Students earn 12 points through a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and achieve a workforce readiness score on the WorkKeys assessment.

What are colleges looking for?

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The MINIMUM Core for College Preparation in Ohio

• English - 4 credits
• Math - 4 credits
• Science - 3 credits
• Social Studies - 3 credits
• Foreign Language - 2 credits
• Fine Arts - 1 credit

★ Remember most colleges are looking for you to do more than the minimum requirements.

PHSN Career Pathways

PHSN Career Pathways Link

Choosing the right classes

• Choose classes that you will be successful in

but ones that will challenge you.

• Make sure you read about the classes you

select in the Program of Studies Guide.

• Be flexible- you may not be able to take every

course you want the first year.

• Make sure to choose alternates. Not every

class is offered every period and sometimes classes are cancelled.

• We are here to explain your options. The final

decision is between you and your parents.

• Think about your future plans and goals

when selecting classes.

• Discuss your options with your parents and

current teachers.

College Credit Plus (CCP)

Opportunities for high school students to earn college credit while still in high school.

• Students can take college courses offered at PHS North/PHS Central, courses offered at

universities or college campuses in the area, or online college courses. There is no cost for these classes for the student or parent.

• Students must qualify for the college course by obtaining a qualifying score on the ACT or
• ACCUPLACER. The student must apply and be accepted to the partnering college and must follow

the college’s procedures for enrollment. These requirements are listed in the Program of Studies Guide.

• If you choose to request a College Credit Plus class, you should make sure to choose an alternate

course in case you do not meet the college’s criteria for the class.

College Credit Plus - Continued

• More information about the College Credit Plus program will be forthcoming at an Information

Session that will be held on February 8, 2017 at 7 pm at PHS North Performing Arts Center.

• Additional information will also be posted on the school district’s website as it becomes available.

College Credit Plus

• Duration of class: One semester classes (half-year)
• Credit awarded: One (1) high school credit
• Weighted credit: 5.0 weighted grading scale
• Exam needed for college credit: No; college course grade earned is

transcripted to college

• Cost: None
• Application process: Must apply and be accepted by the college partner and

earn qualifying ACT/ACCuplacer score

What about English?

❧ English 9 ❧ Honors English 9 (Be aware of recommended prerequisites) ❧ See Program of Studies guide for College Credit Plus options for English.*

* Must having qualifying ACT or ACCUPLACER Score

What Math do I take?

Remember - You must have 4 units of math to graduate **If you are questioning what you should choose, please speak with your current Math Teacher.

❧ Algebra 1

✓ C or better in 8th grade Integrated Math

❧ Geometry

✓ If you have already taken Algebra I with a C- or above ❧

Honors Geometry

✓

B or better is recommended in Honors Algebra I or A- or better in Algebra I

• Algebra II

C- or better average in Geometry, also must have passed Algebra

• Honors Algebra II
• B or better is recommended in

Honors Geometry or A- or better is recommended in Geometry

• See Program of Studies

Guide for College Credit Plus Options. *

* Must having qualifying ACT or ACCUPLACER Score

What Science class should I begin with?

The requirements for incoming freshmen are as follows: ❧ Incoming freshmen who took Science 8 are required to take 1 credit of Integrated Science in the 9th grade. ❧ 205 Integrated Science (Y) ❧ Incoming freshmen who took Integrated Science in the 8th grade will take one of the following courses: ❧ 201 Biology (Y) ❧ 203H Honors Biology (Y) ❧ 212AP AP Biology (Y) ❧ In addition to Biology you may also take (please look at all prerequisites): ❧ Meteorology and Oceanography (S) ❧ Astronomy (S) ❧ Physics (Y) ❧ Honors Physics (Y) ❧ Chemistry ❧ Honors Chemistry (Y) ❧ See Program of Studies Guide for College Credit Plus options.*

* Must having qualifying ACT or Compass Score

What about Social Studies?

• World History
• Honors World History

✓ It is recommended you have a B or better in 8th grade social studies

• See Program of Studies Guide

for College Credit Plus options.*

* Must having qualifying ACT or ACCUPLACER Score

Physical Education

There are 3 options to fulfill your PE requirement:

• Take PE during the school year - select one of four semester courses:

✓ Lifetime Fitness ✓ Lifetime Sports ✓ Team Sports ✓ Physical Conditioning/Strength Training

• PE Replacement

✓ Student must participate in two seasons of athletics (OHSSA sanctioned sport), marching band or cheerleading. ✓ Students that choose this must replace PE with a 1/2 unit course. ✓ Students who choose this option must complete and return an application for PE replacement to the School Counseling Office. (Form is attached to registration form)

• Summer Gym: If available.

Electives to complete your scheduling are available in the following departments

English Theatre World Languages Science Social Studies Business Integrated Technology Art Music Service Learning

• Consider your class load…don’t do more than you can handle
• Be sure to check pre-requisites
• What do you enjoy doing?

*Please be aware of all prerequisites and what classes you can take as a

• Freshman. All this information in located in the Program of Studies Guide.

World Language Study

• Consider the following:

▪ Most colleges recommend at least 2 years of the same world language ▪ Class Load ▪ What sounds interesting to you ▪ To succeed in world language, you have to be willing to put in the time to study ▪ If you struggle with English…don’t try to tackle a world language

World Languages

✓ French 1 ✓ German 1 ✓ Spanish 1 If successfully completed level 1 of foreign language in 8th grade ✓ French 2 ✓ German 2 ✓ Spanish 2 ✓ Spanish 3

• See Program of Studies Guide for College Credit Plus options.
• American Sign Language is not available for incoming Freshman

Music

❧ 622 Freshman Women ❧ 616 Freshman Men

• 600 – Marching Band
• 606 - Concert Band

Vocal Instrumental

Eastland/Fairfield Career Centers

❧ Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools strives to offer high-tech, in-demand programs in order to better position students in the workplace and in college programs (36 different programs). ❧ Satellite locations for some programs ❧ Currently, over 47% of Eastland-Fairfield students continue their education at the college level. ❧ Get off to a good start with attendance and grades. Acceptance is based on first three semesters. ❧ Apply during your sophomore year.

Your Schedule

• Please watch the video on the

PLSD website on how to schedule online.

• Do not schedule lunch, it has

already been requested for you.

• Please request no less than 6

classes/credits your Freshman year.

• Choose your classes wisely.
• Athletic Eligibility - You must

pass five- .50 credit courses prior to and during the season to be eligible for athletics/band/theatre and have a minimum 1.75 GPA. Physical Education classes do not count for athletic eligibility.

Intro to Multi-Year Academic Planner (MYAP)

The Multi-Year Academic Planner (MYAP) on the Infinite Campus Portal was developed to help students and parents develop a 4 - 6 year academic plan. This powerful tool allows students to view and plan out their high school curriculum to meet their academic, career and college goals. The MYAP allows students to:

• do long-term academic planning to meet their college and career goals
• map out their curriculum over several years to meet graduation requirements
• plan courses to meet different honors diploma requirements.

The plan can be saved and changed throughout the student’s high school career to meet their changing career and college goals.

Multi-Year Academic Planner (MYAP)

Documents to assist you with using the MYAP

High School Scheduling Transcript: Students/parents can print a copy of the unofficial scheduling transcript from their Infinite Campus Portal. Go to the Reports tab and click on Scheduling Transcript. The unofficial transcript can be downloaded and printed for the student to use in checking their credits and graduation requirements. Graduation Credit Checklist: This worksheet is a guide to assist you in checking graduation requirements. Students can use this worksheet, along with their scheduling transcript, to determine what graduation requirements they have completed and what requirements still need to be scheduled. A copy of this worksheet will be given to every student at the end of this presentation. To download a copy of the Graduation Checklist click here: Graduation Checklist

Documents to assist you with using the MYAP

Program of Studies Guide: 17-18 Program of Studies Guide This document outlines: Graduation and Testing requirements, Honors Diplomas, Career Pathways, College Credit Plus and Advanced Placement programs, and Core Academic and Electives courses available to students. Please review this document carefully before selecting your courses. Multi-Year Academic Planner Instructions (MYAP): MYAP Instructions These resources on the the PLSD website will assist students and parents with using the Infinite Campus Portal and the Multi-Year Academic Planner to complete the registration process. Please take the time to view the videos and read the instructions as you complete the Multi-Year Academic Planner to register for classes.

Steps in the Registration Process:

When you are ready to plan/select classes, follow these steps: 1. Log in your Infinite Campus Portal using a web browser. You can not use your mobile device to register for classes. If you have problems logging on to your IC portal go to this link to reset your password or submit a technology help ticket: Infinite Campus Support 2. Refer to the Program of Studies for course descriptions, prerequisites, and fees. Download here: Program of Studies 3. Follow the instructions for Multi-Year Academic Planner (MYAP) that will be given to you at the end of this presentation or download here: MYAP Instructions from the PLSD website. 4. Start with each academic department, i.e. English, Math, Science, Social Studies, etc. and begin searching for the classes you would like to schedule/plan.

Steps in the Registration Process continued:

1. Students can plan the next school year and the rest of their high school years on their MYAP. Students are encouraged to plan all remaining years, but should focus on making sure they have at least 6 classes/credits planned for next school year! 2. It is recommended that students speak to their current teachers and their parents about the courses they select for next year. 3. The student and/or parent may change the planned courses until the end

• f the day on Monday, February 20, 2017 (President’s Day). The

MYAP will close on Monday, Feb. 20th and no further changes can be

• made. The courses listed in the MYAP planner at that time will become

the student’s course requests for next year.

Schedule Change Requests

❧ Students are expected to choose their classes carefully and be prepared to stand by their decisions. Do your research before selecting your classes. ❧ Please make sure you choose alternatives. ❧ We will send home a course verification in the spring as a reminder of what classes you have requested. ❧ Any schedule adjustments (level changes due to progress in current classes) must be completed before May 19, 2017. ❧ Classes will NOT be removed simply because you changed your mind and are no longer interested in the class.

Schedule Changes

Changes must meet one or more of the following criteria or the

change will not be made

❧ Completed a summer class or a correspondence course with a passing grade and need to adjust my schedule for that course taken and passed ❧ To balance classes between semesters ❧ To accommodate a senior who needs a graduation requirement ❧ Requesting to drop a study hall in order to add a class ❧ Requesting a change because an original request was not honored due to a scheduling conflict ❧ Requesting to change a teacher-ONLY if the student has had the teacher previously for the same course and he/she failed that course ❧ Requesting a change to adjust for special/alternative programming ❧ Requesting a change due to an inappropriate course level dictated by the prerequisite

New Schedule for 16-17 School year

7:55am - 2:55pm

Each School day will consist of 26 (15 minute) mods. Most classes will be 3 mods (45 minutes). Most Lab, AP and Algebra will be 4 mods (60 minutes). Lunch will be 2 mods (30 minutes). E&I can be 1 to 3 mods (15 minutes to 45 minutes).

They only thing we want you to worry about is scheduling no less than 6 classes/credits.

The School Counseling Office

❧ Make appointments to meet your counselor by completing a form in the guidance office ❧ We are here to offer you support on a variety of different issues that may arise throughout your high school career: ❧ Academic concerns ❧ College/career planning ❧ Social and emotional issues and concerns ❧ Just want to talk ❧ We are here for YOU!

Important dates to remember:

You must have entered your 2017-2018 course requests into Infinite Campus by February 20th by 4:00pm. At that time, the

• nline scheduling system will be turned off and you won’t be able

to make any changes.

Questions?

If you do have additional questions, please feel free to speak with your current School Counselor at Lakeview. If you need to speak with a High School counselor. We are unable to schedule sit-down meetings at this time. You can reach us by email (quickest/easiest). We look forward to working with you and your student these next four years.