Freshman Year Scheduling

Overview

-graduation requirements

-honors diplomas

-scheduling information

-sample schedules

-fill out Registration Worksheet

Southview Counseling Staff

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Lau-Rog

Roh-Z

bemerson@sylvaniaschools.org

419-824-8637

Mrs. Beth Emerson

mhouts@sylvaniaschools.org

419-824-8638

Mrs. Megan Houts

Lcasey@sylvaniaschools.org

419-824-8647

Ms. Liz Casey

alumbrezer@sylvaniaschools.org

419-824-8648

Mrs. Adrian Lumbrezer

Lisa Yoshino: secretary Lyoshino@sylvaniaschools.org 419-824-8737

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Program of Studies

For course descriptions, graduation requirements, policies and more

sylvaniasouthview.org, under the “For Students” tab

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Graduation Requirements

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Graduation Requirements: Earn 22 credits

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• 4 English
• 4 Math (including Algebra II)
• 3 Social Studies
• 3 Science
• ½ Health
• ½ Physical Education (two semesters)
• 1 Fine Art
• 6 electives (½ credit Financial Literacy)

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Graduation Requirements: Competency

Earn a score of 684 or higher

Algebra 1

English Language Arts 2

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Demonstrate Competency

Graduation Requirements: Readiness

State Defined Seals:

(must earn at least one)

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*Citizenship *College Ready ACT/SAT

Honors Diploma Military Enlistment

*Science Ohio Means Jobs

Technology Industry Recognized Credential

Biliteracy

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*linked to test scores (OST, ACT)

Locally Defined Seals:

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Student Engagement

Community Service

Fine and Performing Arts

Honors Diploma

Academic Honors Diploma

* OMJ Seal cannot count twice.

** Additional details specified on ODE website.

One of these can be replaced

with the

Student Strength Demonstration**

(must meet 7 of 8 criteria below)

Scheduling

Information

Building Your Schedule

• SV has a 9 period day, plan on taking 7 classes
• Year-long course: 1 credit
• Semester course: 0.5 credit

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Scheduling your Freshman Year

1. English

2. Math

3. Science

4. Social Studies

5. Health & Phys. Ed.

6. Lunch

7. Study Hall (recommended)

8. Elective (student choice)

9. Elective (student choice)

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required

courses

Freshman Year Requirements: Core Classes

• English: English 9 or Honors English 9 (watch for summer reading!)

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• Math: by teacher recommendation

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• Social Studies: World Studies, Honors World Studies, AP European History

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• Science: Physical Science, Honors Physical Science (must maintain eligibility through 8th grade math grades)

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Freshman Year Requirements: Electives

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• Health- one semester required in 9th grade
• Physical Education- two semesters before the end of sophomore year
• Consider taking a world language if interested in Honors Diploma
• We offer German, French, and Spanish
• Consider choosing electives that match career interests
• Courses have many sections - do not try to pick the same classes as a friend

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Summer PE

• Sign up in early April - sessions fill up quickly!
• Cost - $230
• If you choose to take summer PE, choose another semester elective to replace that spot in your schedule (not guaranteed)

Honors and AP Courses

• Your current teacher must recommend you for honors and AP courses.

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• Didn’t get recommended for a course that you want to take?
• Talk with your teacher first to see if he/she is willing to give you the recommendation.

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Alternate Electives

Make sure to list alternate courses on your registration sheet in case of schedule conflicts.

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Sample Schedule 1

Sample Schedule 2

Sample Schedule 3

Other Information

Eligibility Requirements for ALL Activities

• Passing grades in minimum of 5 courses in 4th quarter of your 8th grade year
• Maintain at least a 1.5 GPA

CCP Meetings

New CCP students: -January 27 @ 6:00 pm

Southview Theater

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Returning CCP students:

-February 3 @ NV Theater

-February 10 @ SV Theater

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Letter of Intent

due April 1

Important

College Credit Plus (CCP) Dates:

Next Steps

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• Talk to your parents/guardians about your schedule and decide on your preferred courses

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• Obtain a parent/guardian signature on your registration sheet (required for course approval)

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• Turn in your registration sheet to your

Tech Teacher by Monday, December 16

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Registration Worksheet

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Core/Required Courses

Write down two Career Goals/Pathways that interest you

Career Plan: write two career goals/pathways

Arts and Communication

Business Administration

Construction Technologies

Education and Training

Manufacturing

Law and Public Safety

Information Technology

Engineering and Science Technologies

Agriculture and Environmental Systems

Government and Public Administration

Health Science

Hospitality and Tourism

Human Services

Finance

Marketing

Transportation Systems

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Ohio’s Career Pathways:

Recommended courses are highlighted

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Don’t forget to select alternates!!

Select elective courses to fill a 7 period day.

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Use this space to plan your schedule and verify you have selected enough courses

Parent/Guardian signature is required!

Questions?

Mc Cord: Registration Worksheets due Monday. December 16 to tech teacher

Timberstone: Registration Worksheets due Monday, December 16 to tech teacher

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