Scheduling Update 2019-2020
Developing a Master Schedule 2 Students and parents are strongly encouraged NOT to plan a course load with the idea that it can be adjusted at a later time.
Schedule Change Policy 3 1. Student schedule does not include the minimum number of required six classes each semester 2. Adjustments due to the successful completion of summer coursework or summer school 3. Error in a student s schedule due to academic misplacement 4. Error in a student s schedule due clerical errors
Adding a Course 4 Without dropping any scheduled courses, a student may add additional course(s) where enrollment permits and without any alteration to the original schedule.
Lowering a Level 5 Students will be permitted to lower a level, for example, Honors English to CP English, with the recommendation of the teacher at the semester only.
Graduation Requirements 6 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math (including Algebra 2) 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies (World History, US History, & Government) 1 credit of Fine Art 0.5 credit of Health & 0.5 credit of PE (2 semesters) = Minimum of 20 Credits AND Earn 18 points on End-of-Course Exams 4 ELA, 4 Math, and 6 across Science & Social Studies-OR- SAT EBRW=480 & M=530 ACT Reading=20, Eng=18, & Math=22
Diploma with Honors 7 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math 4 credits of Science (including advanced science) 4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of World Language (or 2 of 2) 1 credit of Fine Arts 3.5 Unweighted GPA (posted on Naviance) 27 ACT or 1280 SAT Confirmation takes place second semester of senior year
Typical Schedule 8 6 classes (1 study period, 1 lunch period) 7 classes (1 lunch period)
Athletic Eligibility 9 ELIGIBILITY 1. Based on the last nine weeks 2. You must have passed 5 credits 3. You can only have one F in the last grading period 4. All athletes are monitored on a weekly basis a. If you receive 2 F s in one week, you will be declared ineligible until at least one of the F s is raised 5. If your GPA is below 2.000, you will be placed on Conditional Eligibility and you will be monitored by all of your teachers
Course Selection Guide 10 The 2019-2020 Course Selection Guide with Graduation Requirements, Diploma with Honors Requirements and an overview of all Academic Offerings is posted to the HS website. Students and parents can reference information at any time.
Scheduling Timeline 11 Sophomores February 11-15 Students meet with Counselor one-on-one in English Class
Junior Offerings (Current Sophomores) 12 English AP English Language Honors English 11 CP English 11
Junior Offerings (Current Sophomores) 13 AP US History Social Studies AP US Government or Government AP Economics AP Psychology Elective (Economics, Sociology, 21 st Century, AP World History)
Junior Offerings (Current Sophomores) 14 Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus Probability & Statistics AP Stats AP Calculus AB Math
Junior Offerings (Current Sophomores) 15 Science Chemistry Honors Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology AP Environmental Science Physics AP Physics 1 or 2 AP Biology AP Chemistry
Computer Science 16 Programming (Semester Course): Completion of Geometry with a B or higher Introduction to basic concepts of coding AP Computer Science Principles Completion of Algebra 2 with a B or higher Overview of computer science knowledge and capabilities AP Computer Science A Completion of Algebra II with a B or higher AND Programming with a B+ or higher Extensive programming is required daily in the classroom Lack of Programming background pre-req requires teacher permission HADS Completion of AP Computer Science A with a B or higher
Junior Offerings (Continued) 17 World Language Not a graduation requirement At least 2 years for college 3 years for Diploma with Honors To advance to Spanish 3 a student must complete Regular Spanish 2 Any student in Spanish 4 can take AP Spanish Lit Arabic is also offered as an option
Junior Offerings (Continued) 18 Health & PE G.Y.M Personal Fitness Training Health IPEP
Educational Options 19 College Credit Plus Complete CCP Intent form and return by April 1st Apply to College Take English, Math placement exams Be accepted Register
Educational Options (continued) 20 Credit Flex Any course/credit pursued outside of school must be approved by high school administration and department chairperson. Must submit Credit Flex packet by April 1st for the following school year. Application MUST be approved prior to enrolling in course
Entrepreneurial Courses Juniors & Seniors 21 Mrs. Vondrak s Business Program Mindset 1st semester & Process 2nd semester Partnership between CFHS and Hiram College Must adhere to CCP guidelines: Complete CCP application on Hiram s website Submit Official CFHS transcript and test scores
Reminder: 22 1. Scheduling will begin February 11. 2. Have your courses picked out. 3. Do not anticipate that you will be able to change courses at a later time. 4. Discuss course selections with parents and obtain signature before scheduling begins.
Reminder: 23 Course Verification sheets will be sent home at conclusion of scheduling. Only return with a change in request.