Freshman to Sophomore Course Information

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AHS Counseling Staff

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• Juliet Thomas (Letters A-G) juthomas@goarrows.org

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• Heath Grissinger (Letters H-O) hegrissi@goarrows.org

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• Linda Hodapp (Letters P-Z) lihodapp@goarrows.org

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• Ruth Anne Deppen – Guidance Secretary rudeppen@goarrows.org

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• Nikki Gibbons-Bigelow – School Liaison nigibbon@goarrows.org

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Program of Studies Booklet

• Contains:
• Course descriptions
• Information on Graduation Awards
• Information on Graduation Requirements
• Information on Educational Opportunities
• Information for Potential College Athletes
• National Honor Society
• Course Planning

Program of Studies Booklet

• Online on guidance website
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xMTf_lkzG0Vp2hVP8hsNiApFFwGJ5oMX/view

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• Available through Ashland High School App
• Apple/Google Store
• Found in documents or quick links > guidance

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• Paper copies available on request

Minimum Requirements for Graduation

• Part One: Earn 21 credits
• 4 credits of English
• 4 credits of Math
• 3 credits of Science
• 3 credits of Social Studies
• ½ credit of Health
• ½ credit of P.E. (2 semester classes)
• 2 semesters of fine or performing art in grades 7-12
• ½ credit of Financial Literacy

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*NEW* Graduation Pathway

Part Two: Showing Competency

–Students must demonstrate competency on ELA II and Algebra

End of Course Exams by scoring a 684.

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–Students that cannot demonstrate competency must use one of

the following three options:

1. Career Readiness through a Career Center Credentialed Program

2. College Credit Plus (earn credit in non-remedial math or English)

3. Military enlistment

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*NEW* Graduation Pathway

Part Three: Demonstrate Readiness by earning two seals, one of

which must be State-Defined

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Important Information

• Ohio College Recommendations
• 4 credits of College Prep English
• 4 credits of Math
• Prefer Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
• 3 credits of Science (2 lab sciences)
• 3 credits of Social Studies
• 2 credits of Foreign Language
• 1 credit of Fine/Performing Arts

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Honors Diploma Requirements

(Need to get 7 of the 8 parts)

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Other Considerations

• Students need six courses per semester

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• Students need to pass 5 credits each 9 weeks and have at least a 1.5 GPA in order to be eligible for extracurricular activities

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College Credit Plus

• What is it?
• A chance for AHS students to earn college credit while taking courses at the high school through partner colleges.

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• Can a student take the class for just high school credit?
• Yes. Each CCP course on the registration form has both a CCP and non-CCP option. To take the course for high school credit only, circle the non-CCP option.

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• CCP Information Presentation:
• Wednesday, January 14th at 6pm in the Little Theater
• Will be posted to CANVAS, AHS website, AHS Guidance site & YOUTUBE

10^th Grade Courses: �English

4 Credits Required for Graduation

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English 10

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AP Seminar

Elective Courses:�English

Semester Courses

• Digital Media: True Crimes
• Storied Media
• Dramatics
• Literature of Sports
• Mythology
• Power Reading
• English Composition 1 (CCP)
• Introduction to Fiction (CCP)
• Interpersonal Communication (CCP or non-CCP)
• Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving the college credit for these courses!
• Speech (CCP or non-CCP)
• Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving the college credit for these courses!

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10^th Grade Courses: �Social Studies

3 Credits Required for Graduation

• American History
• Honors American History

10^th Grade Courses: Science

3 Credits Required for Graduation

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• Biology
• Prerequisite: Physical Science
• Advanced Biology
• Prerequisite: Physical Science
• Chemistry
• Prerequisite: Biology or Advanced Biology
• Advanced Chemistry
• Prerequisite: Biology or Advanced Biology

Elective Courses:�Science

• Astronomy (semester)
• This course will explore the formation and structure of our universe, from the earliest moments of the Big Bang to present day, then extrapolate into the future
• Prerequisite: Completion of Physical Science I &II, or Biology/Advanced Biology

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• Anatomy and Physiology (CCP and non-CCP)
• Anatomy and Physiology is a systematic study of the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the human body. This course provides an excellent foundation for further studies in a medical or biological field. Vertebrate dissections are a large part of the curriculum for this course.
• Prerequisite: Biology must be taken before Anatomy

10^th Grade Courses: �Math

4 Credits Required for Graduation

• Geometry
• Prerequisite: Algebra I

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• Honors Geometry
• Follow sequence; advanced program; leads to AP Calculus
• Prerequisite: Algebra I

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• Algebra II
• To be taken if struggling with Honors Geometry
• Prerequisites: Geometry or Honors Geometry

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• Honors Algebra II
• Follow sequence; advanced program; leads to AP Calculus
• Prerequisite: Honors Geometry

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• AP Precalculus
• Follow sequence; advanced program; leads to AP Calculus
• Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II

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10^th Grade Courses: �Physical Education

½ credit of P.E. is required for graduation

½ credit of Health is required for graduation

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• Strength and Conditioning
• Co-ed

Lifting and fitness types of activities in the weight room

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• Physical Education II
• Co-ed

Fitness: Weight Room, Sports: Frisbee, Soccer, Football, Disc Golf, Dance/Yoga, Self Defense, CPR/First Aid

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ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER

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Students who participate in two seasons of district-sponsored high school interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading shall not be required to complete any physical education course as a condition to graduate. (An athletic season is defined by the rules and bylaws of the Ohio High School Athletic Association). Partial credit will not be granted.

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In order to be eligible to graduate, a high school student who is excused from the physical education requirement must still complete instruction in 6.5 electives.

ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT WAIVER

Please indicate on your registration sheet if you are planning on using the PE waiver in lieu of taking PE classes.

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES:

FALL WINTER SPRING

Football Girls Basketball Baseball

Girls Volleyball Boys Basketball Softball

Boys Cross Country Boys Wrestling Boys Track

Girls Cross Country Girls Wrestling Girls Track

Boys Soccer Cheerleading Boys Tennis

Girls Soccer Boys Swimming/Diving Sing & Swing

Girls Tennis Girls Swimming/Diving

Cheerleading Gymnastics

Marching Band Competition Cheerleading

Boys Golf Bowling

Girls Golf

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World Languages

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• AHS currently offers:
• French I-V
• Spanish I-V

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• World Language is not a graduation requirement
• Ohio Colleges recommend at least 2 years of a world language
• Three years of one world language or two years of two world languages are required for the Honors Diploma upon graduation
• Ashland High School does offer 6 hours of college credit for those students completing Spanish V or French V

Summer Course Offerings

Summer school information will not be finalized until late April. When applications are available we will make an announcement and put all information on our guidance website

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Elective Courses:

Agriculture and Horticulture

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Greenhouse & Nursery Management (full year)

Focuses on operational practices to run a successful greenhouse.  

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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (full year)

Focus on plant life cycle, plant protection & diseases, soil & plant management

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Floral Design and Marketing (full year)

Focus on the creation of floral arrangements and business marketing

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Parks and Recreation Management (full year)

Focus on designing facilities, developing educational programs, & managing resources.

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Livestock Selection (full year)

Focus on applying principles and routine husbandry practices to animal populations.

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Elective Courses: �Exercise Science

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• Sports Medicine
• Medical Terminology (regular and CCP)
• Topics include using the appropriate abbreviations and symbols for anatomical, physiological and pathological classifications and the associated medical specialties and procedures

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• Nutrition and Wellness
• Students will increase their knowledge of comprehensive health and wellness. Students will discuss the relationship between physical fitness, performance, injury prevention, and nutritional intake.

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• Exercise and Athletic Training
• Students will apply procedures and techniques used in athletic training and in the care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and therapeutic exercise.

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Elective Courses: �Family and Consumer Science

• Principles of Food
• Preparing different foods, using kitchen equip., menu planning and food sanitation
• Global Foods
• Students will focus on specific cooking techniques from worldwide regions
• History, geography, climate and traditions specific to each culture will be studied
• Transitions and Careers
• Career planning, money management, smaller cooking unit
• Culinary Fundamentals:
• Restaurant ownership, food safety and sanitation, different cooking methods
• Child Development
• Prenatal and infant care (under the age of 6 yrs), relationships, parenting, small food project

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Elective Courses: �Family and Consumer Science (continued)

• Financial Literacy:
• This class will deal with aspects of life related to creating a budget, renting vs. buying, salaries for various jobs, and investing

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• College & Career Success (CCP credit only)
• Researching careers and the education/training necessary to attain those careers
• Gain the soft skills necessary for success in school and life

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Elective Courses: �Art

2-D Foundations

Semester Course

3-D Foundations

Semester Course

Sculpture

Ceramics

Drawing

Printmaking

Painting

Ashland High School’s Art program is divided into two separate pathways

3-D Art: Which includes Sculpture, Ceramics, and Crafts

2-D Art: Which includes Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking 

Each track consists of a semester Foundations Course. After completing the foundations course, students can take more specialized courses

Full year courses

–Digital Media Production

• This course is designed for students who want to learn about visual communication through video, audio, and graphics

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–Exploration of Media Arts

• This year-long course immerses the student in all aspects of digital video, photo, and graphic production.

Elective Courses: �Visual & Media Art

Elective Courses: �Music

• Band
• Jazz Band A or B (by audition)
• Orchestra (by audition)
• Symphonic or Acapella Choir (by audition)
• Treble Choir (New class)
• This is for students taking Symphonic or Acapella Choir who want a second period of Choir

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Music Continued

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• Intro to Music Technology (semester class)
• Will use programs like Garageband/Pro Tools
• Will learn about and create: Cinematic Scoring, Podcast Backgrounds, Mashups
• Will also learn basic music harmony & theory

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• Introduction to Guitar (semester class)
• All that is required is a working guitar.
• No need for prior musical experience

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Elective Courses:

Lifewise Academy Release

AHS students will have the opportunity to have release time in the 26-27 school year to take a class from LifeWise Academy.

• Lifewise 1A 1st semester (.5 elective credit-this will probably be Social Studies credit)
• Lifewise 1B 2nd semester (.5 elective credit-this will probably be Social Studies credit)

Available for students in grades 9-12 and offered off site at Southview Grace Brethren Church. Students may take one or both semesters. This course will likely take place 1st or 7th period.

Course Description:The course teaches the basic tenets of the Christian faith, the metanarrative of the Bible and how to live out the Christian faith individually and in the community. It is meant to deepen students’ knowledge of the biblical worldview through critical thinking and collaborative strategies. It will also serve to strengthen students’ ability to engage in further comparative worldview studies. Students will learn what the Bible has to say about life’s biggest questions: Who is God? What story has He been unfolding in the world? Where do you fit in?

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Scheduling Information

• Registration sheets are due February 6th to your Arrow Time teacher

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• Counselors will meet individually with 9^th grade students to schedule courses during English 9 (February 18-20)