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Course Selection for 9^th grade

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Note: This session is for 8^th grade students currently taking high school or CCP courses. There is a separate session for 8^th grade students who have not yet taken any high school or CCP courses

REMINDER:

ALL students who want to participate in CCP next school year (25-26 SY) �MUST submit an intent form by 4/1/25 to participate!

Find the recording on the CCP Website:

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https://sites.google.com/view/ccp-ohva/home

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Here’s a look at our agenda:

• Earning Credits and grade levels
• Graduation Requirements
• Typical Schedule

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• Subject Area Pathways
• Registration Status
• Completing your Course Selection Form

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Here is what you need to have completed by now:

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• I have watched the recording or attended the live High School Overview presentation that was held on January 30^th.

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Here is what is coming up:

• Fill out the online course selection form by Friday April 4^th, 2025 at 5:00PM
• Secure any recommendations, if needed, for honors history course by Friday, April 4^th, 2025 at 5:00PM
• Learning Coach has changed my status to registering for 2025-2026 school year

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Earning Credits

• Students take 6 classes total - OHVA board policy
• Students can earn a ½ credit in each class per semester
• 3 credits per semester
• 6 credits per school year
• In order to earn credit, students must earn a D- (60%) or higher

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Grade Promotion/Class Placement

OHVA School Policy

Students move from one grade level to the next grade level at the conclusion of each school year based on the year they enter high school. This does not guarantee that a student will graduate in four years. Students must earn the correct number of credits in the state-required content areas in order to graduate.

On Track Credit Guidelines

• 10^th Graders begin the year with 5 credits or more

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• 11^th Graders begin the year with 10 credits or more

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• 12^th Graders begin the year with 15 credits or more

State of Ohio Graduation Requirements

3 Parts:

1. Course Completion
2. Competency Demonstration
3. Readiness Demonstration

*For more in-depth graduation requirement information please review our Transition to HS Informational Guide/ Session. High School Counselors will continue to discuss these requirements with you as well.

1.Course Completion = 20 credits

• English
• 4 credits
• Math
• 4 credits
• 1 credit Algebra II
• Science
• 3 credits
• 1 credit physical science
• 1 credit life science
• 1 credit advanced science

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• Social Studies
• 3 credits
• ½ credit world history
• ½ credit US history
• ½ credit government

½ credit Physical Education

½ credit Health

• Electives
• 5 credits
• 1 credit fine art
• ½ credit financial literacy

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Please note: If you're considering participating in collegiate athletics, please reach out to your School Counselor to discuss NCAA eligibility and accreditation requirements.

Academic Honors Diploma

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***For further information on honors diplomas, you will work with our assigned high school counselor

Level of Courses

General Courses: Rich and engaging course content, differentiated instruction paths, standards support, and robust data analytics and teacher support to inform instruction.

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Honors Level Course: This course demands even greater independence and self-discipline. The course is reading and writing intensive; and text used is typically assigned to college-level courses. Students also demonstrate college level writing in essays.

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Please note:

*OHVA honors courses are not weighted. Honors courses are for additional enrichment.

*Each subject area has different requirements to take an Honors level course.

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Typical 9^th grade schedule�Current 8^th Grader – Freshman 2024-2025

English: English 9 or English 10*

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Math: Algebra 1, Geometry*, Algebra II*, and Pre-Cal or Practical Math

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Social Studies: Modern World Studies or US History*

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Science: Physical Science or Biology*

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Elective 1: Physical Education/Health

Elective 2: Elective of your choice

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* Indicates course which requires a pre-requisite course

Typical Pathway for English

1. English 9 or Honors English 9
2. English 10 or Honors English 10
3. American Literature or Honors American Lit.
4. British & World Literature or Honors Brit. & World Lit.
5. College Credit Plus English

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What class should I start in for ELA?

Keep in mind, you must have 4 credits of ELA to graduate from high school.

• Most students entering 9^th grade will be placed in General 9^th grade ELA. This course is designed to continue building writing skills from 8^th grade to make sure you are successful with high school writing and state competency test.
• Honors ELA 9 is designed for students who have met the 8^th grade ELA standards and are ready to continue building their writing skills.

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OHVA HS ELA team will review 8^th grade Ohio State Test scores, 8^th grade MAP growth, and current ELA grades/engagement to determine honors ELA 9 placement.

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Honors ELA 9 Placement

• Students recommended for Honors ELA 9 Placement will receive an email from high school ELA teachers at the end of May
• Students who are recommended for Honors ELA but wish to take General ELA 9 instead will need to respond to the email to request a change in placement.
• If students do not receive an email, they can assume they will be scheduled for General ELA 9.
• If students are unsure of their ELA placement or have questions or concerns, they can reach out to their 8^th grade counselor to discuss their placement.

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English College Prep/Honors Recommendations

Honors English 10

-English course placement will be determined by your current English teacher.

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-Students will not seek recommendations

Typical Pathway for Math

1. Algebra I (some of you will not be placed in Algebra 1 but follow the Developmental/Continuing Algebra math pathway)
2. Geometry OR Honors Geometry
3. Integrated Math III OR Algebra II OR Honors Algebra II OR Probability and Statistics
4. Practical Math OR Pre-Calculus OR College Credit Plus Math

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• For 8^th grade students already in HS Math courses you will follow the pathway above.
• If you want to take Honors level Math you would need a recommendation from your current Math teacher. Reach out to your current math teacher to discuss. Please remember honors level courses are for enrichment only and are not weighted

What class should I start in for math?

Keep in mind, you must have 4 credits of math to graduate from high school.

• Most students entering 9^th grade will be placed in Developmental Algebra. Developmental Algebra is a two-year Algebra I course. Students will still be learning Algebra I and use an Algebra I book but the class moves at a slower pace.
• To begin in Algebra I students must be recommended by their current Math 8 teacher.
• Students will secure this recommendation for Honors Algebra I if they have an 90% or higher in Math 8 AND are attending class/working in the course regularly.
• Students will secure this recommendation for Algebra I if they have an 80% or higher in Math 8 AND are attending class/working in the course regularly.

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Algebra I Placement

• Students recommended for Algebra I placement will receive an email from their 8^th grade counselor notifying them that they were recommended and will be scheduled for Algebra I or Honors Algebra I.
• Students who are recommended for Honors Algebra I or Algebra I but wish to take regular Algebra I or Developmental Algebra instead will need to respond to the email to request a change in placement.
• If students do not receive an email, they can assume they will be scheduled for Developmental Algebra.
• If students are unsure of their math placement or have questions or concerns, they can reach out to their 8^th grade counselor during the first week of April to discuss their placement.
• Please note, if you wish to pursue the academic honors diploma, you must take Algebra I in grade 9.

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Geom and higher Math Honor Recommendations

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*Only applies to 8^th graders already taking HS Math: Algebra I or above

Currently taking a Regular HS Math Course – MUST meet 2 qualifications

-A or B for both semesters in current math course.

-Seek Teacher recommendation if interested in Honors level

-State math test scores – Proficient or above

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Currently taking a HS Honors Math Course –

-A or B for both semesters in current math course.

-Teacher Recommendation for C or lower

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Typical Pathway for Science

9^th grade

Physical Science+*

+Note -Only offer core

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10^th grade

Biology

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11^th grade

Chemistry or Earth Science

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12^th grade

Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, or Astronomy

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*Note-

3 credits Science required for HS diploma

4 credits Science recommended for college-bound students

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Science Honor Recommendations

Science Honors Recommendations

• Currently have an A or B in HS Science - no teacher recommendation needed

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• C or below in HS Science – teacher recommendation needed

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• If you are currently in 8^th grade Science we do not offer honors physical science in 9^th grade

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Typical Pathway for Social Studies

9^th grade

Modern World Studies

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10^th grade

Modern US History

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11^th grade

US Government/Economics

12^th grade

Anthropology/Psychology/ Sociology/Geography/Archaeology

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3 credits Social Studies required for HS diploma

4 credits Social Studies recommended for college-bound students

History Honors Recommendations

Currently taking an Honors History Course - 

• Currently have an A – no teacher recommendation needed  
• B or below – teacher recommendation needed  

-Currently taking a Regular (Non-Credit Recovery) History Course- 

• Teacher recommendation needed 

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-Currently in 8^th grade history. Please reach out to your current History 8 teacher to request a recommendation to take Modern World History Honors in 9^th grade.

• If you select honors and you have a teacher recommendation listed, you will be scheduled for honors.
• If you select honors and do not get a recommendation, you will not be scheduled for honors courses. We will edit your schedule accordingly.

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Electives�

• Students have a required elective class in their 9^th grade schedule

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• These classes are required for graduation

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• Students need a minimum of 5 elective credits to graduate high school

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• Elective choices and course descriptions are listed in Electives Recording document which will be sent in the recording.

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Electives

• 9^th grade students are required to choose either:

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-Two semester electives of their choice

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-One year-long world language course

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9^th Grade Electives:

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Semester electives (students choose 2 of the following semester electives):

Students will have the opportunity to pick 2 semester electives in Financial Literacy (grad req), Business Electives, Technology Electives, General Electives, and CTE exploration electives*. The list provided for electives will continue to become larger as you continue your high school journey.

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World Language Elective (students choose 1 of the year-long electives):

• Spanish

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Note:

• Bus. & Marketing, Healthcare, Ag., Arts and AV & IT can not be selected again IF a student already took this course in 8^th grade. Please be sure to choose other electives. High School Counselors will be checking and will select other electives for students if they choose the same CTE electives they already took in 8^th grade

World Language-Spanish

• Yearlong in length (both semester 1 and semester 2)
• This course is very rigorous
• World language is not required to graduate
• At least 2 years of a world language is recommended if you are college-bound
• OHVA offers Spanish I, II and III

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Course Selection Form

• Course selection forms must be submitted online by 5:00PM on Friday, April 4, 2025

Just a few friendly reminders when filling out your form:

• Make sure to use the student’s last name and first name on your account. Do not use nicknames
• On the question that asked for your email, please use your LC email or a personal email address to get a copy of your responses. If you use your OHVA email address you will not get a copy of your response.
• Please use your student ID number
• Do not use your family ID number
• If you do not know your student ID number, check your email. It is in the email for the session reminder.

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Please note, you are asked to list last name first

Be sure to click Submit

�Not sure what elective to take?

• Check out the 9^th Grade Electives Recording Document that will be emailed to you with the recording of this session

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• Linked on the MS Counseling website also

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• Ask your School Counselor

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Next Steps

• Be sure your registration status says “Registering”
• Your LC must change this through their account
• If you have questions about how to update your status, check with your advisor
• Secure any needed recommendations for honors courses
• Fill out the online course selection form by Friday, April 4^th , 2025

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Students with HS/CCP Credits Course Selection Form Link:

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Thanks for joining us! You are free to log out.

Have a question? Mrs. Oberhouse and Mrs. Mundy can help!

Email questions to:

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The recording from this session will be posted to the Middle School Counseling website and emailed out to all students with the elective document included.

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Mrs. Oberhouse

8^th Graders Last Names A- K:

aoberhouse@ohva.org

Mrs. Mundy

8^th Graders Last Names L - Z:

tijohnsonmundy@ohva.orgti