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Freshman 101 Parent Information Meeting Mrs. Baffa –High School Counselor

Agenda  General High School Info  Guidance Information  Graduation Requirements  College Requirements  Communications  Questions

General High School Info  Tardy Bell Rings @ 7: 35AM  Released @ 2: 15PM  Cell Phones These devices may only be used before and after school, while at lunch, and during class change. The electronic devices must be put away in class until the bell rings for the next period, or at the discretion of the classroom teache r.  Dress Code Check the Student Handbook online

HS Administrative Staff  Principal Mr. Henderson  Asst. Principal Mr. Lahr  Asst. Principal Mrs. Green

Guidance Information (2015-2016)  Mrs. Stearns-Last Name A-F  Mr. Arndt-Last Name G-N  Mrs. Baffa-Last Name O-Z  Mrs. Brenner-Guidance Secretary

High school schedule  11 periods (student will be in “class” for 7)  Student will have lunch either 4, 6, 8, or 9 th period  No longer have block days  Elective Schedule Changes for Freshman are August 26

Schedule 4 th Period 6 th Period 8 th Period 9 th Period Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1Period 1Period 1Period 1Period 2Period 2 Period 2 Period 2 Period 3 Period 3 Period 3 Period 3 Period 4 Lunch 4/ 5 Period 4/ 5 Period 4/ 5 Period 5/ 6 Period 6 Lunch 6/ 7 Period 6/ 7 Period 7/ 8 Period 7/ 8 Period 8 Lunch 8/ 10 Period 9/ 10 Period 9/ 10 Period 9/ 10 Period 9 Lunch 11 Period 11 Period 11 Period 11 Period

Graduation Requirements  Credit System-In order to receive a credit, your student must pass a class (60% or higher)  5 Credits-Sophomore (10 th Grade)  10 Credits-Junior (11 th Grade)  15 Credits-Senior (12 th Grade)  21 Credits-Graduate!

Graduation Requirements  4 Credits of English  4 Credits of Math  3 Credits of Science  3.5 Credits of Social Studies  .5 Credit of Health (10 th grade year)  .5 Credit of Financial Literacy  .5 Credit of PE  1 Credit of a Fine art (art, band, choir)  4 Electives (Foreign language, computer tech, Family and Consumer Science, etc)  End of Course Exams????

State of Ohio Honors Diploma  4 Credits of Math  4 Credits of English  4 Credits of Science (Includes Chemistry and Physics)  4 Credits of Social Studies  3 Credits of Same Foreign Language (or 2 credits of two different languages)  1 Credit of Fine Art  3.5 GPA or Higher on a 4.0 Scale  27 Composite ACT score or 1210 SAT score (excludes writing)  * * * Must obtain 7 of the 8 criteria

4 Year College Requirements  Must meet all graduation requirements  At least two years of a foreign language  Grade Point Average  Rank in class  ACT/ SAT Scores  Extracurricular activities

Math Department Offerings, etc.  Freshm en - Honors Geometry or Algebra I  Sophom ores - Honors Algebra II or Geometry  Juniors - Dual Enrollment College Algebra, Dual Enrollment Trigonometry, Precalculus, Algebra II  Seniors - Math 1099 (College Prep Math through Columbus State), Precalculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC

Social Studies Department Offerings, etc.  Freshm en - US Studies (year-long)  Sophom ores - World Studies (year-long)  Juniors - American Government (year-long)  Seniors - Economics (semester)  Students also need a semester of Financial Literacy - this can be taken in one of three areas: Social Studies, Family & Consumer Science, or Business/ Tech  A.P. courses available: A.P. United States History & A.P. American Government (both are year-long classes)  Electives : African American Studies; Current Events; Psychology (all are semester classes)

English Department Offerings, etc.  Pre-AP 9 , 1 0 (previously called Honors)  College Prep English 9 , 1 0 , 1 1 , 1 2 (class most students will take)  AP Language and Com position  This class (weighted) is open to juniors only; the students pay for the AP test and can receive college credit with a passing score. This is a challenging college level course with emphasis on writing and rhetoric.  AP Literature and Com position  This class (weighted) is open to seniors only; the students pay for the AP test and can receive college credit with a passing score. This is a challenging college level course with an emphasis on literature and writing.  Dual Credit: English 1 1 0 0 (a second level writing class may be added next year)  These classes (weighted) are worth 3 college semester hours and 1 full year of English credit so a student could complete two years of English in one year. This will be open to any high school student who meets the minimum Compass score or minimum ACT requirement. It is a college class through Columbus State and graded with their guidelines.  Electives: Journalism and Public Speaking

Science Department Offerings, etc.  Freshm en : Physical Science, Honors Biology  Sophom ores : Biology, Honors Biology, Chemistry, Principals of Biological Science  Juniors and Seniors : Chemistry, Physics, Ecology, Zoology, Anatomy, Geology, Astronomy, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Principals of Biological Science, Human Body Systems  Every other year, the science department offers a Marine Biology half credit for students who complete the coursework and go on a trip to the Bahamas for a week.  In conjunction with the math department, the science department offers two of four classes (HMIT and Pharmacy Tech) students can take to prepare themselves to take a test and become a certified Pharmacy Technician.

Related Arts Offerings, etc.  Please visit http: / / filecabinet.eschoolview.com/ FB37ABEA-FD50- 4125-B064- 3F5AC5E4CD5D/ CWHS% 20Course% 20Offerings% 20151 6% 20rev128.pdf for available course offerings, etc.

Other Options after Graduation  2 year college  Adult workforce programs  Workforce  Military

Eastland-Fairfield Career Center  Your student will have the opportunity to apply to the career center(s) their 10 th grade year and may be accepted for 11 th and 12 th grade year  More information will be available to students and parents the Fall of 10 th grade year  http: / / www.eastland-fairfield.com/  Open House Dec. 3rd 6: 00-8: 00 pm

Tools for Success  Student Discovery Meeting (Wednesday, Aug. 19 th and Monday, Aug. 24 th )  Progress Book-check frequently  Contact the Teacher  Parent/ Teacher Conferences  “Focus” Period

What should my student be doing as a Freshman?  Determine which diploma they want to earn (regular or honors)  Take elective classes that may align with a possible career  Start browsing college websites  Take rigorous courses  Get involved  Summer Programs  Visit college campuses during summer break

Keys to Success for Students  Have a Plan  Work Hard & Smart  Communicate  Make Good Choices  Ask for Help

Guidance Website

Communications  Email Blasts  Automated Phone Calls  Website  Progress Book

Freshmen Year!  A new beginning  A fresh start  The first step in a journey  The time to set priorities