SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL

2023-2024 COURSE REGISTRATION

GUIDANCE OFFICE WEBPAGE

• Springboro.org

• SHS Guidance

2023-2024 PROGRAM OF STUDIES

• The Program of Studies provides course descriptions and prerequisites for each class offered at SHS. The document provides information about all SHS programs, activities and student awards.
• www.springboro.org
• Click on SCHOOLS SHS SHS GUIDANCE SCHEDULING INFORMATION

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PROGRAM OF STUDIES

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2023-2024?

• Information Technology: CYBERSECURITY-full year, weighted grade, dual credit

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• CP ENGLISH III - junior English option in addition to genre specific courses.

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• Algebra 1B - sophomores that have completed Algebra 1A

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• MATHEMATICAL MODELING & REASONING - Senior math replacing Algebra 3

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• CALCULUS 3 -full year class for seniors that have completed AP Calculus BC, dual credit, must apply for CCP.

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WHAT’S NEW FOR 2023-2024?

• MEN’S CHORUS -all grades, full year, performance, all male voices,

fine art elective

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• PIANO TUTORIAL - all grades, semester fine art elective

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• GUITAR TUTORIAL - all grades, semester music elective

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• MUSIC IN FILM AND VIDEO GAMES - all grades, fine art elective, survey the

history of music used in digital media.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

1 - Course Requirements 2 - Show Competency 3 - Graduation Diploma Seals

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22 total credits Earn test score of at least 684 on… Meet criteria for 2 graduation seals

English- 4 Algebra I Ohio State Test 1 Locally defined seal AND

Math- 4 English II Ohio State Test 1 State of Ohio defined seal

Science- 3 OR OR

Social Studies- 3 See alternative options 2 State of Ohio defined seals

PE- ½ (2 semesters, ¼ each)

or 2 PE waivers

Health ½

Fine Art- 1

Personal Finance- ½

Electives- 5 ½

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SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Math must include one unit of Algebra II.
• Science must include one unit of Biology, one unit of a physical science, one unit of advanced science.
• Social Studies must include one unit of World History, one unit of US History, and one unit of Government.
• PE must include two semesters @ ¼ credit each semester OR two PE waivers.

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COURSE SCHEDULING MATERIALS

• All information is accessed via the SHS Guidance Webpage

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Online High School Scheduling Directions

• Powerpoint

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SHS Program of Studies

• pdf file

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When and How to Schedule Classes

• Timeline and Steps

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2023-24 Scheduling worksheet (spreadsheet)

• Student downloads to Google Drive

SCHEDULING WORKSHEET- download copy from webpage.

Tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet allow for changing to each worksheet.

SCHEDULE PLANNING WORKSHEET- 2 PARTS

Interactive Credit Count

SCHEDULE PLANNING WORKSHEET- 2 PARTS

Planning guide

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SHS COURSE LIST

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DIPLOMA SEALS

DIPLOMA SEALS

COURSE LEVELS

• Standard Career Prep
• A Standard course is one which emphasizes Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum. Standard courses rely heavily on in-class learning experiences; therefore, good classroom attendance and a positive work ethic are expected.
• College Preparatory
• College Preparatory course covers Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum at a faster pace. A student who wishes to attend a four-year college or university should strive to take courses at the college preparatory level, when appropriate, as these classes follow a curriculum that prepares the student for college.
• Honors
• An Honors course covers Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum, and is one that is enriched in rigor and offers acceleration beyond the typical high school college preparatory course. Honors courses require greater expectation of classroom participation, more in-depth coverage of the curriculum, and additional responsibilities placed on the student. These courses will often move at a faster pace. Honors courses receive a 5% weight.
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• The Advanced Placement Program, sponsored by the College Board, is a set of college-level courses taught by high school teachers. The course content/syllabus is approved by the College Board to provide the academic rigor and challenge of a freshman college course. The workload in these classes is much more rigorous than other classes at the high school level. At the end of the course, the student has the opportunity to take the AP exam in May. A qualifying AP exam score may allow the student to earn college credit. A student who is successful in an AP course has a strong interest in the subject-area, is a self-motivated learner, and is effective at time management, task planning and self-advocacy. AP courses receive a 10% weight.

CHOOSING COURSE LEVEL

• Standard vs. CP vs. Honors vs. AP
• Consider current level
• Challenge yourself
• Current grades and effort levels
• Talk to instructor and parents
• Gifted Identification
• Automatically permitted to take Honors/AP if meet course prerequisites
• WEP was sent in the Fall. All areas of identification are posted at the top.

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GIFTED WRITTEN EDUCATION PLAN (WEP)

CHOOSING COURSE LEVEL

• What if student is not identified gifted in the subject area?
• Has student met the prerequisite for the class?
• Example: No gifted ID in math, but has already completed Honors Algebra II…The next class is Honors Precalculus.
• Example: Currently taking CP Physical Science and has >90% semester average…Student may request Honors Biology.
• Override
• Parents may override grade prerequisites but may not override course prerequisites.
• Example: Honors Precalculus- Prerequisite : 75% in Honors Algebra II or 90% in CP Algebra II or Gifted ID.
• Student could override the 75% or 90% grade prerequisite, as long as the student has taken the appropriate course (Honors or CP Algebra II).
• Student could not override the course prerequisite of Honors or CP Algebra II to take Honors Precalculus. (Student must take Honors or CP Algebra II before taking Honors Precalculus.)

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IMPORTANT SCHEDULING GUIDELINES

• Meet graduation requirements per grade level
• Minimum classes per day
• 9^th- 6 classes (1 study hall)
• 10^th- 6 classes (1 study hall)
• 11^th- 5 classes (2 study halls) - Late Arrival or Early Release counts as Study Hall
• 12^th- 5 classes (2 study halls) - Late Arrival or Early Release counts as Study Hall
• Meet athletic eligibility
• 5 credit granting classes per semester
• PE/study hall do not count toward eligibility

STUDY HALL

Students WILL schedule study hall!

• Please use the code SH S1 if you would like a Semester 1 study hall
• Please use the code SH S2 if you would like a Semester 2 study hall
• If you would like a full year study hall, please enter both codes in the scheduler
• 9^th and 10^th grade- One study hall per semester
• 11^th and 12^th grade- May have up to two study halls per semester
• 11^th and 12^th grade- One study hall could be Late Arrival (LA S1/LA S2) or Early Release (ER S1/ER S2)

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Students must fill seven instructional periods per day, but do not control the time of day a class is taken.

Semester 1

1. English
2. Math
3. Social Studies
4. Science
5. Semester Elective……………………………..½ credit
6. Foreign Language
7. Study Hall

Students WILL request study halls. Study halls will automatically be scheduled during open periods.

Semester 2

English……………………………………………….1 credit

Math………………………………………………....1 credit

Social Studies………………………………………..1 credit

Science…………………………………………....…1 credit

Semester Elective…………………………………..½ credit

Foreign Language……………………………………1 credit

Study Hall

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

• Must be passing five classes per quarter
• Physical Education and Study Hall do not count as one of the five classes.
• Must not be failing more than one class
• Maintain at least a 67% GPA for the previous quarter
• Fourth quarter grades count for fall eligibility
• Summer school classes cannot be used to regain eligibility
• CCP eligibility

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PE WAIVER

• SHS offers a waiver of the Physical Education graduation requirement to any student that can meet the following criteria:
1. A student must complete two activities to receive physical education waiver.
2. Must have at least one activity completed by the end of junior year and both must be completed by the end of the 1st semester senior year.
3. A student MAY NOT COMBINE one Physical Education class and one season of an activity, it must be two complete seasons, or two years of JROTC.
• Qualifying activities include: interscholastic athletics, marching band, cheerleading, JROTC.
• Two seasons of athletics, marching band, cheerleading
• Two years of JROTC
• JROTC CANNOT be combined with athletics, marching band or cheerleading
• Students request PE Waiver through online scheduler.
• A separate PE Waiver is required for each activity.

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PE WAIVER CODE

• Students request PE Waiver through online scheduler
• When scheduling, search “PEW” and select the appropriate course code for the individual sport
• Course Code Examples:
• PEWBB = Boys Basketball
• PEWBBW = Boys Bowling
• PEWBCH = Basketball Cheer
• PEWFGS = Girls Soccer
• PEWGB = Girls Basketball
• PEWFB = Football

GRADUATION SEAL CODES

• Students should request TWO graduation seals (Incoming 9th grade students ONLY)
• At least ONE must be an Ohio designed seal
• Use the same format as the PE Waiver to request seals
• When scheduling, search “GS” and select the appropriate course code for the individual seal
• Course code examples:
• GSSE = Student Engagement Seal (Local)
• GSCS = Community Service Seal (Local)
• GSFPA = Fine & Performing Arts Seal (Local)
• GSSCI = Science Seal (Ohio)
• GSCIT = Citizenship Seal (Ohio)
• GSHD = Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio)
• GSCR = College Ready Seal (Ohio)
• GSTECH = Technology Seal (Ohio)
• GSIRC = Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio)
• GSBL = Biliteracy Seal (Ohio)
• GSOMJ = Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal (Ohio)

**Please refer to the SHS Guidance website for video on graduation seals

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

• Students who plan to participate in College Credit Plus (CCP) should only request classes they intend to take at SHS during the high school course registration process.
• In addition to SHS courses, request a CCP course code for every period you plan to take CCP classes (periods you do NOT plan to be at SHS)
• CCP1, CCP2, CCP3, CCP7, CCP8, CCP9, CCP10
• CCPFT=full time…Planning CCP classes only, no classes at SHS

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

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Student Requested

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Actual Schedule

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

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Student Requested

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Actual Schedule

SUMMER SCHOOL

May 31- June 13, pending board approval

• Registration will take place after spring break
• Courses vary from year to year based upon registration (PE, Health, Personal Finance)
• Do NOT include summer school classes when submitting requests for 2023-2024 academic year
• Example: Do not include Health on your course requests if you plan to take it during summer school.

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WHAT’S NEXT?

1. Talk to parents, teachers, counselors, friends, etc. about courses to be taken.
2. Create a list of classes you wish to take and confirm that you have met prerequisites. Refer to the Program of Studies for a list of courses and prerequisites.
3. Log on to online scheduler and make course requests.
4. Submit requests!
5. Complete this process by February 21, 2023.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

• Students should consult with parents, teachers, and guidance staff regarding course selections and scheduling decisions.
• It is important that students and parents give careful consideration to course selection as no changes will be made after March 25th.

COURSE OFFERINGS

• Please remember, course selections are requests only. Core academic classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) are guaranteed.
• Elective classes are subject to availability. Courses must have a minimum of 21 students enrolled in order for the courses to be offered.

ONLINE SCHEDULING DEMONSTRATION

SHS ONLINE SCHEDULING DIRECTIONS

Access the following website:

https://sispublic.swoca.net/

Click the above link and you will taken directly to the scheduling webpage.

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GOOGLE CHROME IS THE PREFERRED WEB BROWSER

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QUESTIONS?

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Mrs. Corrina Centers Mr. Ryan Wilhite Mrs. Rochelle Fenlon

10th-12th grade S-Z Testing / CCP Guidance Office Secretary

ccenters@springboro.org rwilhite@springboro.org rfenlon@springboro.org

Mrs. Kait Tucker Mr. Jim Collins Mr. Justin Martin Mrs. Dana Mitchell

9th grade 10th-12th grade A-E 10th-12th grade F-K 10th-12th grade L-R ktucker@springboro.org jcollins@springboro.org jmartin@springboro.org dmitchell@springboro.org

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