Counselor Assignment • Based on Letter Grouping • Counselor will be with your student all 4 years unless they opt for one of the career centers • Best way to communicate with your counselor is via E-mail Letter Group: A – F Mr. Chuck Metz(metz-c@troy.k12.oh.us) (332-6046) Letter Group: G – O Mrs. Loren Evilsizor (evilsizor-l@troy.k12.oh.us) (332-6047) Letter Group: P – Z Mr. Aaron Gibbons (gibbons-a@troy.k12.oh.us) (332-6048) Career Centers & Alternative Education Mr. Paul Delwiche (delwiche-p@troy.k12.oh.us) (332-6049)
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Graduation Requirements Classes 2014 & Beyond A minim imum of twent enty-one ne (21) 1) cred edit its is requ quire ired d for r grad aduat uatio ion. n. A stud uden ent must receiv ive full ull credit redit for or the he follow llowing ing cours ourses es: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS…………………………….……...4 CREDITS MATHEMATICS……………………………………………….…...4 CREDITS (must include 1 unit Algebra 2 or the equivalent of Algebra 2) SCIENCE……………………………………………………………3 CREDITS (must include 1 unit of Physical Science, 1 unit of Life Science and 1 unit Advanced Study) SOCIAL STUDIES………………………………………………….3 CREDITS (must include 1 unit American History and 1unit Governmental Studies) PHYSICAL EDUCATION………………………………………….0.5 CREDITS HEALTH………………………………………………………….….0.5 CREDITS ELECTIVES…………………………………………………………6 CREDITS (units must include one or any combination of foreign language, fine arts, business, career-technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology or any of the above subject areas.) OTHER ER REQUIREM EMEN ENTS - All students must receive instruction in economics and financial literacy (covered in American History) and must complete at least two (2) semesters of fine arts taken any time in grades 7 – 12. Students following a career – technical pathway are exempted from the fine arts requirement. ( The Fine Art credits will not count as high school credits if earned at the junior high ) A student must pass all sections of any state mandated testing. ****
Earning Credits • Troy High school awards credits at semester time. • Each semester is worth ½ credit. 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester 1 st Qtr 2 nd Qtr 3 rd Qtr 4 th Qtr Exam Exam 20% 40% 40% 40% 40% 20%
Schedule Creation Making good choices in course selection will allow you to utilize your four years of high school to the fullest extent. As you make these decisions about your program of study, consider the following: A tentative four-year plan of course selection and sequence can be invaluable. Be realistic about your abilities and achievement levels to do the work necessary for success. Review and study this booklet so you will know the courses. If you have questions about courses or course sequence and cannot find the answer in the following pages, please ask. Teachers and counselors are available to answer questions and help you plan. Sc Schedule ule Load: Each full-time student must schedule a minimum of 6 classes per day. Students are encouraged to achieve a good balance of academic and enrichment courses. Careful consideration should be given to the increased demands of homework and study time.
OPT Out Clause Students entering the ninth grade after July 1, 2010 and before July 1, 2014 may opt out the CORE curriculum by the student and parent/guardian meeting with the school counselor and principal to discuss the student’s career and post secondary plans and sign a written agreement acknowledging the consequences of not completing the Ohio CORE. HA HAS S BE BEEN EN EX EXTENDED ENDED Such a student must complete the existing curriculum under current law, a career development plan must be developed with support and counseling from the school. Does not become effective until a student has completed two years of HS.
Flex Credit The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Ohio Board of Regents and the partnership for continued learning, shall adopt a statewide plan implementing methods for students to earn units of high school credit based on a demonstration of subject area competency, instead of or in combination with completing hours of classroom instruction. Flexible credit will allow students to: Show what they know and move on to content they’re ready to learn Learn subject matter for credit in ways not limited solely to seat time or the walls of a school building Please see Guidance for details.
English 9 (1110) – Two Semesters, ½ Credit/Semester This course is academic in nature and serves as the English Department foundation course of the high school English curriculum. It is designed to develop and build the skills of the student in order for them to realize success as they progress through the spiral curriculum of Troy High School. While students briefly review grammar and mechanics along with vocabulary development, the emphasis of this course will be studying literature, writing in a holistic manner, and enhancing oral communication. Through thoughtful engagement with both literary and informational texts, students will build knowledge and broaden their worldview. Literature will be presented thematically with historical connections to help students develop skills necessary for responsible citizenship.
Honors English 9 (1111) – Two Semesters, ½ Credit/Semester, Weighted Grade • Prerequisite: Screening process for acceptance into English Department advanced 9 th grade program is in the spring of the 8 th grade. Openings may be filled each year by students who meet the established criteria for placement. This course is advanced (accelerated) in nature and serves as the • foundation course of the high school honors English curriculum. It is designed to develop and build the skills of the student in order for them to realize success as they progress through the spiral curriculum of Troy High School Honors English program. While students briefly review grammar and mechanics along with vocabulary development, the emphasis of this course will be studying literature, writing in a holistic manner, and enhancing oral communication. Through thoughtful engagement with both literary and informational texts, students will build knowledge and broaden their worldview. Literature will be presented thematically with historical connections to help students develop skills necessary for responsible citizenship. Finally, this course is designed for the student who can not only handle more complex and higher level texts and concepts, but also be successful moving through the curriculum at a much faster pace.
Mathematics Yearly Progression of Curriculum Functions, Algebra 2 Algebra Geometry Statistics, & Trigonometry Suggested Course Sequences Functions, Statistics, & Trigonometry Academic Or Academic Academic Pre-Calculus Geometry Algebra Algebra 2 Or AP Statistics Pre-Calculus AP Statistics Academic Academic AND/OR AND/OR Geometry Algebra 2 AP Statistics AP Calculus AB Honors Pre- AP Statistics Honors Calculus Honors Geometry AND/OR Algebra 2 AND/OR AP Calculus BC AP Statistics
Algebra 1 (5102) - Two Semesters, ½ Credit/Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (Potential OPT OUT track) Algebra is a non-theoretical, approach to the topics taught in an algebra course. This course will emphasize solving, graphing, writing, and setting up linear equations. Other topics include Mathematics exponential expressions and equations, quadratic expressions and equations, data analysis, statistics, and probability.
Academic Algebra 1 (5301) - Two Semesters, ½ Credit/Semester , Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This is the first course of the math sequence for those students wishing to pursue the traditional mathematical background. This course will emphasize solving, graphing, writing, and setting up Mathematics linear equations. Other topics include exponential expressions and equations, quadratic expressions and equations, data analysis, statistics, and probability.
Academic Geometry (5401) - Two Semesters, ½ Credit/Semester , Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Academic Algebra I This is the second course of the math sequence for those students wishing to pursue the traditional mathematical background. This course focuses on plane geometry including congruent and similar triangles, right triangle trigonometry, the Mathematics Pythagorean Theorem, quadrilaterals, area of polygons, and circles. Other topics are from solid geometry including surface area and volume.
Honors Geometry (5444) - Two Semesters, ½ Credit/Semester , Grade 9 Prerequisite: Testing, Academic Algebra I in JH or Teacher recommendation This course is the second course offered in the advanced math program. The topics covered are similar to those found Mathematics in Geometry; however, the topics are covered in greater depth and detail. This course stresses problem solving, proofs, and the utilization of algebraic skills
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