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1 OLENTANGY LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SCHEDULING

2 Welcome! GOALS Explain this year s course scheduling process Provide tips for the Schedule Request Sheet Answer commonly asked questions about scheduling Provide contact information for assistance

3 Administrative Team Bill Warfield - Principal John Carder Assistant Principal Zach Peterson Assistant Principal Val Lawrensen Assistant Principal Darin Meeker Athletic Director Deputy Justin Peterson School Resource Officer

4 Guidance Team Angela Rafey (A-Cl) Ron Waterwash (Co-Go) Jill McGrew (Gr-Le) Jenna Purlee (Li-O) Brittany Vallier(P-Si) Bobbie Sisko (Sk-Z)

5 Important websites This website will allow you to view our electronic calendar, and daily announcements.

6 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduation Requirements- 22 Credits (4) English (4) Math (3) Science (3) Social Studies (1)Fine Arts (.5) Health (.5) Phys Ed (6) Electives

7 THE SCHEDULING PROCESS Course Scheduling Materials Schedule Request Sheet Schedule Information Sheet Course Planning Guide Scheduling Materials Found online Liberty HS Student Services Purple Sheet (Class of 2022)

8 LIBERTY HS SCHEDULING INFORMATION

9 THE SCHEDULE INFO SHEET Schedule Information Sheet-Class of 2022 Individualized by Class (Purple) Page 1: Core Course Requirements List of potential core courses Teacher Recommendations Page 2: Elective Courses List of potential elective courses Can choose any course to complete schedule Pre-requisites on some courses

10 THE SCHEDULING INFO SHEET Page 1 Page 2

11 THE SCHEDULING PROCESS STEP 1: Talk with your student Talk with your student about the scheduling process Read the Scheduling Information Sheet (Purple) Read the Online Course Description Book Discuss courses that are best for your student and their interests

12 THE SCHEDULING PROCESS STEP 2: Teacher Recommendations Strongly consider recommendations Schedule Request Sheet to Core Teachers to discuss course recommendation English, Math, Social Studies, Science & World Languages

13 THE SCHEDULING PROCESS STEP 3: Student Requests Fill in course requests on the Schedule Request Sheet (Purple) Start with Core Courses Electives next Fill in at least 2 alternate elective courses

14 THE SCHEDULING PROCESS Filling in Core Courses & Elective Courses 2 Alternate Courses

15 THE SCHEDULE REQUEST SHEET Key Points to Remember: Do NOT leave a spot for lunch No More than One Study Hall per Semester At Least 7 periods of classes Elective Options: Art, Business, Family & Consumer Science, Industrial Tech., Performing Arts, and World Language

16 THE SCHEDULING PROCESS STEP 4: Parent/Student Conversation Discuss the teacher recommendations Discuss & Compare recommendations with courses you want to take Make final decisions on courses for next year Parents: Sign off on Schedule Sheet

17 THE SCHEDULING PROCESS STEP 5: The Scheduling Conference Every student will meet with a counselor for a scheduling conference. Students must bring their COMPLETED Student Course Request Sheet (Purple) with the FINAL requests filled in. 8 th Graders will schedule: Liberty MS January 31 st Hyatts MS February 1st

18 OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS Credit Flex Online Classes Health, PE Phys. Ed. Options PE Waiver College Credit Plus Olentangy Academy STEM Marketing Pathway See your counselor if you are interested in learning about these options!

19 Additional Scheduling Information Early Release/Late Arrival Plan for this period on your request sheet Older siblings Pick-up the parent permission paperwork Guidance Office Bring SIGNED parent permission paperwork to your scheduling meeting with your counselor

20 Additional Scheduling Information Audition Courses (Choir, Band, Orchestra) Request course on the Schedule Request sheet Talk with the specific teacher about when the auditions will take place.

21 Additional Scheduling Information Course Request Verification March 2, 2018 Student Requests Closed Any adjustments to requests must be made prior to March 2, 2018

22 Additional Scheduling Information Who to Contact? Prior to May 18 th : Middle School Counselors After May 18 th : Liberty HS Counselor

23 Additional Scheduling Information Audition Courses (Choir, Band, Orchestra) Request course on the Schedule Request sheet Talk with the specific teacher about when the auditions will take place.

24 Summary Talk with Parents Fill out Course Request Sheet Schedule Requests into PowerSchool Liberty MS January 31st Hyatts MS February 1st No Changes after March 2 nd See Counselor for other Options

25 LHS Departments

26 ENGLISH Chris Moore & Christa Overbeck 4 English credits required All core English classes feature a summer reading assignment. 9 th grade options: Core: CP English 9 Honors CP English 9 Electives: Creative Writing Etymology Intro to Journalism Speech Year College Prep Sequence Honors College Prep Sequence FRESHMAN CP English 9 Honors CP English 9 SOPHOMORE CP English 10 Honors CP English 10 (Interdisciplinary or traditional approach) JUNIOR CP English 11 AP Literature OR College Credit Plus Recommended Electives Creative Writing Etymology Speech Intro to Journalism See above + World Mythology Classical Mythology Bible as Literature Cannon Broadcast Brit Lit through Film See above + College Survival Skills SENIOR CP English 12 (Hybrid or traditional) AP Language OR College Credit Plus See above

27 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Department Leader: Erin Johnson 19 department members 3 credits needed for graduation, although 4 credits are strongly recommended for college bound students Physics (any level) is one of the 8 criteria to graduate with an Honors Diploma Year Standard Progression Accelerated Progression Freshman Physical Science Honors Physical Science Sophomore Biology Honors Biology and/or Honors Chemistry Junior Senior Chemistry Earth & Space Physics/Conceptual Physics Anatomy & Physiology AP Physics/AP Chemistry/ AP Biology/ AP Environmental Honors Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Environmental Anatomy & Physiology, Physics AP Physics/AP Chemistry AP Physics/AP Chemistry/ AP Biology/AP Environmental

28 Social Studies Department Linda Crandall 16 department members 3 credits for graduation 4 credits are strongly recommended for college bound students Required Courses: World History US History Economics Government Honors World & Honors US Strongly encouraged for future AP students Year Standard Progression Freshman World History (1.0) Sophomore US History (1.0) Junior/Senior Accelerated Progression Honors World History (1.0) Honors US (1.0)or AP US (1.0) Economics (0.5) AP Economics (1.0) Government (0.5) AP Government (1.0) 3.0 Credits for Graduation Elective Options Civil & Criminal Law, Psychology, Sociology, World Religions 4.0 Credits Recommended AP Options AP US History AP World AP European History AP Government AP Psychology AP Economics

29 MATH DEPARTMENT 4 credits required Must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Multiple levels of each course available Elective courses: Intro to Computer Science Intro to Statistics (if already taken Geometry) 4 AP Classes available Graphing Calculators required for all courses

WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Department chairs: Lisa Baehr and Stephanie Fejko Course Offerings French, German and Spanish Levels I, II, III, IV, AP Typically,

30 WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Department chairs: Lisa Baehr and Stephanie Fejko Course Offerings French, German and Spanish Levels I, II, III, IV, AP Typically, most freshmen will enroll in a level I or II course Required for Honors Diploma and for admission to most colleges We often offer travel abroad opportunities!

31 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT We place the physical into physical education Students need: 1 semester of Health 2 semesters of PE Freshmen should take Health Freshmen should take PE, choosing: Team Sports and Individual & Fitness (AB), Team & Fitness Sports (AC) or Individual & Fitness (BC)

32 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Freshmen Course Offerings: Design Foods for Fitness Other Courses: Post-Secondary Planning (College and Career) Cultural Cuisine Human Relationships On Your Own Mentorship I & II Teacher Academy

33 BUSINESS Freshmen Course Offerings: Business Foundations Professional Communication Strategies Business Tech Personal Finance Other Courses: Accounting Applied Economics International Business Marketing Program

34 PERFORMING ARTS 1 fine art credit needed for graduation Department Members: Jill Bixler, Orchestra Travis Hicks, Band Doug O Neal, Department Chair and Choir Dan Skrovan, Theater Courses for Freshmen: Band, Men s and Women s Choruses, Orchestra, Music Appreciation, Music Theory Acting I, Stagecraft I (can also audition for Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Band, Pop A Cappella/Show Choir)

35 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Course Offerings: CAD I, CAD II, Architectural Drafting, Engineering 1 & 2, Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Wood

36 Visual Arts Department Nadene Heckelman: Department Leader Corey Aumiller Grant Gilsdorf Daniel Counts Shannon Mitchell Tony Young All Fine Art courses are worth 1/2 credit. AP Art History = 1 Fine Art Credit Courses Offered: Photography Digital Imaging Computer Graphics Drawing Painting Sculpture Ceramics Jewelry

37 Intervention Department Chair: Emily Kriss- 14 Intervention Specialists Manage caseload of students with identified academic needs Students interact and check in with Intervention Specialist daily. Students typically stay with the same Intervention Specialist all 4 years. Provide support through Intervention Study Center Co-taught classes Specialized Learning Center. Study Center work on individual goals, completing daily assignments and study skills. Co-taught classes- Supported by both regular education teacher and Intervention Specialist. Specialized Learning Center- modified curriculum

38 Olentangy Academy: STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Corner of Orange Road and Route 23

39 Olentangy Academy Hands-on, problem based learning Integrated Curriculum Courses Physical Science*,Math (Algebra I/Geometry*/Honors Algebra II), CP English 9*, World History*, Engineering Design *honors option available (teacher recommendation req.) What would your child s schedule look like? Start the day at LHS - First three periods followed by lunch Take shuttle to OA for the rest of the day. Take the shuttle back to LHS to take their regular bus home. Students are selected using a random lottery 100 students per class Interest Applications are Due Feb 4th available on OA s website STEM Open House - January 31st 6-8PM

40 Thank you for coming!!

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021 How to prepare for CHS! Finish strong!! 4 th quarter determines fall eligibility. Good habits now mean a successful start next year. Tour of CHS Volunteers from the class