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

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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 (ideally 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

Southview CCP meeting: January 12 @ 6:00 pm

Southview Theater

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Northview CCP meeting:

January 26 @ 6:00pm

Performing Arts Center

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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 Friday, December 12th

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Questions?

Mc Cord: Registration Worksheets due Friday,. December 12 to tech teacher

Timberstone: Registration Worksheets due Friday, December 12 to tech teacher

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