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Welcome to Elyria High School

Our District’s Course Requirements Units Required

English Language Arts 4 Units Mathematics 4 Units Science 3 Units Social Studies 3 Units Health .5 Units Physical Education .5 Units Personal Finance Computer Experience .5 Units .5 Units Fine Arts Electives 1 Units 4 Units

Complete 21 course credits

“Which Graduation Exam will my student take”

High School: This year’s seniors

Ohio Graduation Tests Reading Math Writing Science Social Studies

18 points on state tests College readiness score on national test

Industry certification and a work- readiness score on WorkKeys

Three Graduation Options for students 2018 and beyond

High School: Classes of 2018 and Beyond

ELA I (English 9) ELA II (English 10), Algebra I, Geometry Biology American History American Government

Performance Level Graduation Points Advanced 5 Accelerated 4 Proficient 3 Basic 2 Limited 1

Earn at least four points in English tests

4 4 6

Earn at least four points in math tests Earn at least six points in science and social tests The final four points can be earned in any area on the test

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AP/CCP classes

What happens if I took the class before a test was created?

Our Testing Schedule December 5th through December 16th

• Who is testing? Students who scored a 1 or 2
• When will students be notified? Students will

receive notices on November 14th notifying them of which tests they will be taking.

• How will testing be set up? We will have a

morning and afternoon testing block

Testing time for December 5th-December 16th

Modifications will be made to accommodate students who may have to miss parts of their lunch periods.

Session 1 Session 2 7:50a.m-11:00a.m 11:20a.m-2:30p.m

“What Happens when I re-test?”

• You keep the highest score that you receive.

Your score will never drop.

• You are only allowed to use one score from the

test administration on each test it is not

• cumulative. Ex: ELA I score a 1. You retest

and score a 2. Your score on that test is a 2

Spring StateTests

• ELA and ELA II are tested on March 28th

through April 7th

Session 1 Session 2 7:50a.m-11:00a.m 11:20a.m-2:30p.m

Spring StateTests

• Algebra, Geometry, American History,

American Government and Biology will be tested on April 25th through May 5th

• April 25th through April 28th we will be having

a modified schedule. Students will either be scheduled for a testing session or a session for College and Career Awareness.

Time Schedules for Spring Tests

• Time schedule for May 1st through May 5th
• Time schedule for April 25-April 28th

Tracking of student Points

Option: College readiness score

• n a national

admission test

What are Remediation Free Scores?

ACT English 18 or higher Mathematics 22 or higher Reading 22 or higher

EHS will be administering the ACT to all current 11th grade students on March 21st. ***** This test is being offered free of charge********

Option: Earn industry certification and a work-readiness score on WorkKeys

What is an Industry Recognized Credential?

Go to: http://education.ohio.gov/ for specific information

College and Career Awareness Week

• Dates: April 25th-April 28th
• Signing up for activities: Tentatively planned

for February when they are registering for classes for 2017-2018

Activities being planned

• College visits
• Community service activities
• Job shadowing
• AP/ACT test prep sessions
• JVS/LCCC presentations
• Academic field trips

How can you help?

• Mr. Newark’s contact information:

newarkshane@elyriaschools.org Phone number: 284-5253

Questions/Additional information

• For additional information look to

http://education.ohio.gov/

• Mr. Newark’s office phone number is 284-

5253