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Welcome Class of 2024 to Canal Winchester High School!

Today’s Agenda

□ Basic High School Information □ Graduation Requirements □ College/Career Requirements □ High School Course Requests □ Ask a High School Student Questions?

Meet Your High School Counselor!

□ Mrs. Muse-Last Name A-F □ Mrs. Antle -Last Name G-N □ Mrs. Duffy - Last Name O-Z □ Mrs. Brenner - Counseling Dept. Sec.

2020-2021 High School Administration

• Mr. Kirk Henderson - Principal
• Ms. Laurie Buchieri - Assistant Principal

(Grades 9 & 11)

• Mr. Greg Lahr - Assistant Principal

(Grades 10 & 12)

• Mrs. Jill Hummell - Front Office Secretary
• Mrs. Rebecca Baird - Attendance Secretary

High School Daily Schedule

School Start Time: 7:35 a.m. School End Time: 2:15 p.m.

4th Lunch 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period 4th LUNCH 5-6 Period 7-8 Period 9th Periiod 10th Period

Focus Period Between 2nd and 3rd Period on T/Th

6th Lunch 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period 4-5 Period 6th LUNCH 7-8 Period 9th Period 10th Period

Focus Period Between 2nd and 3rd Period on T/Th

8th Lunch 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period 4-5 Period 6-7 Period 8th LUNCH 9th Period 10th Period

Focus Period Between 2nd and 3rd Period on T/Th

Grading Scale/Calculating Your GPA

Percent Letter Grade GPA Scale 93-100 A 4.0 90-92 A- 3.7 87-89 B+ 3.3 83-86 B 3.0 80-82 B- 2.7 77-79 C+ 2.3 73-76 C 2.0 70-72 C- 1.7 67-69 D+ 1.3 63-66 D 1.0 60-62 D- .7 0-59 F 0.0 Advanced Placement Courses and College Credit Plus Courses receive a 0.025 bump added to the individual grade in the course.

Grade Advancement/Credits

□ Credit System-In order to receive a credit, you must pass a class (60% or higher) □ 5 Credits-Sophomore (10th Gr) □ 10 Credits-Junior (11th Gr) □ 15 Credits-Senior (12th Gr) □ 21 Credits-Graduate!

Class of 2024 Graduation Requirements Step 1 - Earn 21 Credits Step 2 - Earn Competency in English and Math on the Ohio State Tests Step 3 - Earn 2 Diploma Seals

Credits for Graduation = 21

English - 4 Credits Math - 4 Credits Science - 3 Credits Social Studies - 3.5 Credits Health - .5 Credit Physical Education - .5 Credit

*May be waived with participation in 2 seasons of a high school sport

Fine Arts - 1 Credit Electives - 4.5 Credits TOTAL: 21 Credits

The Three E’s

ENROLLMENT ENLISTMENT EMPLOYMENT

4 Year College Requirements □ At least two years of a foreign language □ Grade Point Average □ Rank in class □ ACT/SAT Scores □ Extracurricular activities

Enrollment

4-Yr Colleges / 2-Yr Jr. Colleges / Technical Schools What are post-secondary schools looking for?

• 2 years of same foreign language
• Grade point average
• Rigor of Classes (AP/CCP)
• ACT/SAT Score

Employment

□ Career Center - Field Trip in 10th Grade □ Work Based Learning - High school class and on site work hours count for high school credit □ Internships and Pre-Apprenticeships □ 12-point Industry Credentials STNA Lean Six Sigma

Enlistment

• Military

(Army/Navy/Air Force Marines/Coast Guard)

• Public Safety

(Law Enforcement/ EMT / Parks&Rec)

Scheduling for 9th Grade

□ One English Class (CP or Honors) □ One Math Class (Algebra I, CP Geometry or Honors Geometry) □ One Science Class (Physical Science

• r Honors Biology)

□ One Social Studies Class (US Studies) □ 2-3 Classes of your choice

Classes of your Choice

□ Exploring Careers - Required for Freshman □ Foreign Language - Spanish or French □ Art Foundations or Visual Art Class □ Choir/Band □ Physical Education/Health □ Pathways - Engineering/Business/CISCO/Medical **Remember you need 1 credit of fine art, .5 credit gym and .5 credit of health to graduate

Completed Schedules

□ Please give completed course request sheets to homebase teacher or counselors by Friday, Feb 14. Parents signatures must be on the sheet. □

• Mrs. Old/Mrs. Crooks will review your

schedule. □ If you fail to turn in a schedule, Mrs. Crooks

• r Mrs. Old will create one for you!

QUESTIONS?