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 6th Lunch 8th Lunch 1st Period 1st Period 1st Period 2nd Period 2nd Period 2nd Period 3rd Period 3rd Period 3rd Period 4-5 Period 4-5 Period 4th LUNCH 6-7 Period 6th LUNCH 5-6 Period 8th LUNCH 7-8 Period 7-8 Period 9th Periiod 9th Period 9th Period 10th Period 10th Period 10th Period Focus Period Between 2nd Focus Period Between 2nd Focus Period Between 2nd and 3rd Period on T/Th and 3rd Period on T/Th 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 (10 th Gr) □ 10 Credits-Junior (11 th Gr) □ 15 Credits-Senior (12 th 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
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 4 Year College Requirements ● Rigor of Classes (AP/CCP) □ At least two years of a foreign ● ACT/SAT Score language □ Grade Point Average □ Rank in class □ ACT/SAT Scores □ Extracurricular activities
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 9 th Grade □ One English Class (CP or Honors) □ One Math Class (Algebra I, CP Geometry or Honors Geometry) □ One Science Class (Physical Science or 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 or Mrs. Old will create one for you! QUESTIONS?
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