Class of 2020 Westerville Parent Council presents High School 101 February 10, 2016 #WCSWhereYouBelong
Welcome High School Principals Lisa Aucoin, Westerville Parent Council
Tonight s Overview Planning for the next four years and beyond! What s so different about high school? Graduation Requirements Resources Academic Programming Registration Timeline
Planning for the next 4 years and beyond! Planning guide found in HSCDG on pgs. 24-25 Consider the following as you plan your pathway through high school: Career Goals at this time Path to obtain career goal: Four-year college Two-year college Work Military Other
What s NOT so different about HS? Parental involvement is still essential! Resource: o Achievement for ALL: Parent Guide for Student Success brochure
What s so different about HS? Earlier start than middle school Typical high school schedule Advice from Junior Mentors
High School Transcript As a high school student, you are building your transcript to show what content and skills you have mastered to show to a potential college, scholarship committee, or employer.
What s so different about HS? Weighted Credit and GPA Letter Grade GRADING SCALES REGULAR HONORS, IB SL AP, IB HL, CCP A+ 4.3000 4.8375 5.375 A 4.000 4.5000 5.0000 A- 3.7000 4.1625 4.6250 B+ 3.3000 3.7125 4.1250 B 3.0000 3.3750 3.7500 B- 2.7000 3.0375 3.3750 C+ 2.3000 2.5875 2.8750 C 2.0000 2.2500 2.5000 C- 1.7000 1.9125 2.1250 D+ 1.3000 1.4625 1.6250 D 1.0000 1.1250 1.2500 D- 0.7000 0.7875 0.8750 F 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Find more information on pg. 9 of the HSCDG
Earning A Diploma Ohio s Options for a High School Diploma video This video can also be viewed online on ODE s webpage. Type in Ohio s Options for a High School Diploma video in the search bar.
Graduation Requirements Complete 20 course credits Take seven required state tests Earn diploma through one of three options Find more information on pgs. 6-7 of the HSCDG
Graduation Requirements Subject 20 total credits Credits English/Language Arts 4.0 Mathematics Science Social Studies (as listed below) 4.0 (1 unit of Algebra 2 or its equivalent) 3.0 (1 life, 1 physical, 1 advanced) American History I 0.5 American History II 0.5 Modern World History I 0.5 Modern World History II 0.5 U.S. Government I 0.5 U.S. Government II (Includes Financial Literacy) Health 0.5 Physical Education (Waiver**) 0.5 Electives 0.5 5.0 Total (1 unit of Visual & Performing Arts)
Graduation Requirements 18 points on state tests College readiness score on national test (e.g. ACT or SAT) Industry certification and a workreadiness score on WorkKeys Find more information on pgs. 6-7 of the HSCDG
Types of Diplomas High School Diploma Diploma with Honors Designation set forth by the Ohio Department of Education International Baccalaureate Diploma (Westerville South HS) Find more information on pg. 8 of the HSCDG
Resources Available
School Staff Each high school has a school staff that is excited to work with your student! Find building phone numbers and administrative and counseling team contacts on pg. 5 of the HSCDG or the wcsoh.org site. Visit each school s website often for updated information at wcsoh.org. Review class syllabi for classroom instructor contact information.
English as a Second Language Services English as a Second Language (ESL) Services are available at each high school. High School teachers, counselors, and administrators work in cooperation with middle staff to ensure a smooth transition of services from MS to HS. Detailed information about programs and services will be given to qualifying families from individual high schools. District contact: Dr. Lucy Rader-Brown brownl@wcsoh.org, 614-797-5883
Gifted Services There are many opportunities for gifted students to take challenging courses at the high school level. Gifted students are encouraged to pursue Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate classes and College Credit Plus. Each High School has a Gifted Facilitator who will work with students on placement. In addition, they provide information to students regarding growth opportunities both within and outside of our school district. District contact: Vicki Jarrell jarrellv@wcsoh.org, 614-797-5884
Special Education Services High School teachers, counselors, and administrators work in cooperation with middle staff to ensure a smooth transition of services from MS to HS. Detailed information about programs and services will be given to qualifying families from individual high schools. District contact: Guerdie Glass glassg@wcsoh.org, 614-797-5902
Academic Programs Honors Coursework Career Pathways Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit Flexibility Career Centers College Credit Plus (CCP)
Honors Coursework Why take an honors course? o Opportunity to engage in content you enjoy at a deeper level. o Helps prepare you for AP/IB course work. o Signals to colleges that you are serious about academics. Honors options available to rising freshmen: o Honors English 1 o Honors Biology o Honors American History o Honors Geometry o Honors Spanish 2 o Honors Algebra 2
Science Options Three Core Options as a Freshman Honors Biology (I & II) Biology (I & II) Physical Science (I & II) 2 semester courses learning by doing cover topics at a much greater speed and depth expected to know processes and apply knowledge beyond just conceptual understanding or 2 semester courses learning by doing study all levels of life from smaller than cells to large populations One or the other prepares students for the state Biology assessment 2 semester courses learning by doing introduction/review of chemistry, matter, motion, forces, measurement, graphing, some astronomy Can be taken before taking Biology
Career Pathways Want an opportunity to explore your interests and possibly earn an industry credential? Consider experiencing a career pathway! Pathways are flexible, provide hands-on learning experiences, and include college credit opportunities. Even for students who do not plan to pursue an explored pathway after high school, the pathway provides opportunities to develop highly transferable skills in collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, which are relevant for any coursework or career. Find more information on pg. 14 of the HSCDG
Career Pathways Business Logistics Logistics is the science of managing the movement of objects food, materials, animals, equipment and liquids as well as time, information, and energy. Fits students with an interest in science and technology as well as a passion for problem solving. Opportunities to solve real world problems that businesses face every day. Discover how you can help businesses save money, boost productivity, and so much more.
Career Pathways Engineering Apply engineering, science, math, and technology (STEM) to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Problem solve to develop skills in project management and review, technical representation and 3-D design, and statistical analysis and mathematical modeling.
Career Pathways Health Investigate the roles of biomedical professionals as they study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Students examine the structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, all while working collaboratively to understand and design solutions to the most pressing health challenges of today and the future.
Advanced Placement (AP) AP classes given students a rigorous college-level class in a supportive high school environment. Students have the opportunity to take an AP exam at the end of the course which may lead college credit, and/or placement into advanced courses in college. What should I take as a freshman if I m interested in taking AP courses in the future? Honors English AP English, AP Social Studies Biology/Honors Biology AP Science In Algebra 1 as a freshman? Double math as a sophomore AP Calc Find more information on pg. 16 of the HSCDG
International Baccalaureate (IB) I Belong To a community of learners where I am known... by my classmates by my teachers In a place where my ideas matter. In a place where I can develop Curiosity Creativity Communication Skills Collaboration Skills Cultural Awareness District contact: Bill Heinmiller heinmilb@wcsoh.org, 614-797-6005
College Credit Plus (CCP) Earn transcripted high school and college credit through: CCP courses offered on the Westerville High School Campus CCP courses offered on a college/university campus Students must qualify as college-ready to enroll CCP Informational Meeting on February 25 @ 7 pm in Westerville South s auditorium Registering for Computer Concepts & Apps or Fundamentals? You will need to complete CCP registration. District contact: Anne Baldwin baldwina@wcsoh.org, 614-797-7758 Find more information on pgs. 22-23 of the HSCDG
Career Centers Delaware Area Career Center (DACC) North Campus South Campus Columbus City Schools Career Centers Columbus Downtown High School Fort Hayes Over 80 programs, many aligned to college programming Students visit during sophomore year, attend junior and senior year Students remain Westerville students
Credit Flexibility Examples include: distance learning, educational travel, independent study, internship, after-school programs. Focus on accommodating different learning styles, paces, and interests. Student engagement and ownership are vital. Transcripted in same way as traditional high school credit. District contact: Dr. Scott Ebbrecht ebbrechs@wscoh.org, 614-797-7750 Find more information on pg. 20 of the HSCDG
HS Registration Timeline February 8 Student registration forms distributed February 11 Online Registration in Power School window open for rising freshmen February 19 Deadline for registration requests March 15 Open Enrollment and International Baccalaureate Administrative Placement applications due
Future Night! 8 th grade students and families are invited to learn more about their high school! April 7, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Questions & Answers Online FAQ resource: http://tinyurl.com/hs101faq Breakout sessions: Westerville South Commons in front of Cafe Westerville Central Auditorium Westerville North Commons in front of Gym