Trotwood-Madison High School Course Requirements Book

Trotwood-Madison High School Course Requirements Book Mr. Terry Logan, Principal Mrs. Shirley Kuchta, Lead Counselor 4440 N. Union Rd., Trotwood, Ohio 45426 (937) 854-0878

ACADEMICS DEFINITION OF TERMS Several words or expressions will be used throughout this booklet or in student counseling which may or may not be clear to all. Some of the most important ones are explained below: Unit of Credit Required Elective Prerequisite Semester Course Transcript Grade Point Weighted Grades One unit of credit is given for each subject normally requiring out-of-class work and which meets five days a week for a school year. Some courses meet five days per week for a semester and these courses are one-half credit courses. Physical education classes also meet 5 days a week for a semester and receive one quarter credit because they do not normally require out of class work. Certain courses are required for graduation. Courses taken which are not required are called electives. It is necessary to have a certain background before taking some subjects. Prerequisites may include grade level, course-work, grades in previous courses, interest, and ability. Some courses are offered for one semester. A transcript is a complete record of courses taken and the grades earned. Transcripts are sent on request of the student to colleges or potential employers. A point-average is the relationship between grades earned and the highest grades that can be earned. Weighted grades will be awarded for the completion of designated Honors and Advanced Placement Courses. 11

GRADE WEIGHTING A new grading scale goes into effect with the 2010-2011 school year. GRADE POINT VALUE HONORS POINT VALUE AP/PSEO POINT VALUE A+ (97-100) 4.00 4.40 4.80 A (93-96) 4.00 4.40 4.80 A- (90-92) 3.70 4.07 4.44 B+ (87-89) 3.30 3.63 3.96 B (83-86) 3.00 3.30 3.60 B- (80-82) 2.70 2.97 3.24 C+ (77-79) 2.30 2.53 2.76 C (73-76) 2.00 2.20 2.40 C- (70-72) 1.70 1.87 2.04 D+ (67-69) 1.30 1.43 1.56 D (63-66) 1.00 1.00 1.00 D- (60-62) 1.00 1.00 1.00 F (50-59) 0 0 0 HONOR ROLL REQUIREMENTS Honor Roll will be published at the end of each grading period. Three Honor roll classifications will be used: Summa Cum Laude 4.0 and above Magna Cum Laude 3.5 3.99 Cum Laude 3.0 3.49 CLASS STANDING Students will advance to the next class in accordance with the number of credits they have earned: Less than 5.25 credits earned = Freshman Status 5.25 credits earned = Sophomore Status 10.5 credits earned = Junior Status 14 credits earned = Senior Status ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS This policy covers all non-graded extra-curricular activities. Student must meet all OHSAA designated scholastic requirements. Student may not have more than one F letter grade in the previous nine weeks. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 1.83 in the previous nine weeks grading period to compete as a non-probationary participant. Students with a grade point average below 1.83 will automatically be declared probationary participants. All probationary participants will be eligible to compete in all in-season contests provided they enter and fulfill an Intervention Plan contract with the athletic office. The intervention plan contract will mandate 12

that all probationary participants attend the intervention center a minimum of two hours per week to improve their academic performance. Students will not be eligible for probationary status as a student-athlete for more than one quarter in an academic year. ACADEMIC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS In order to graduate from T-M High School, you must fulfill all credit and course requirements and meet state test requirements designated in Ohio House Bill 3. All Trotwood Madison High School students must pass the Ohio Graduation Test. Course requirements are as follows: Subject Credit Course Language Arts 4 Credits English 9, 10, 11, 12 Senior Project is embedded in the English 12, Honors English 12, and AP English 12 courses. Students who do not pass this required project will not receive credit for English 12 Math* 3 Credits 4 Credits* Sequence 1: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre Calculus or Modeling and Quantitative Reasoning Sequence 2 (Algebra I taken in Grade 8): Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus or Modeling and Quantitative Reasoning * beginning with the Class of 2014 Science 3 Credits Integrated Science I (Physical and Earth Sciences), Biology, and an Advanced Science elective Social Studies 3 Credits World History, American History, Government, Economics Health ½ Credit Physical Education ½ Credit (2 semesters) Fine Art* ½ Credit 1 credit* Physical education classes meet 5 days a week for a semester and receive one quarter credit. Visual or Performing Arts (Art or Music) *High school courses approved by a Board of Education taken in grades 7-12 beginning with the Class of 2014 Business ½ Credit Education/Technology Career Exploration ½ Credit Career Search I or Business Management and Foundations courses meet this requirement Electives* 5.5 Credits 4.0 Credits* Additional Credits from any department *beginning with the Class of 2014 Total Minimum 21 Credits 13

TRANSFER OF CREDITS Summer school credits will be accepted toward graduation. Transfer credits and grades for secondary school courses (Grades 9-12), earned by a student in another chartered Ohio school, or a school approved or accredited by the Department of Education in another state, will be accepted by the Trotwood-Madison City Schools toward graduation requirements for the student. Credits from non-chartered schools, community schools, and schools in foreign countries will be evaluated by the principal and/or counselor and may or may not be accepted. Criteria for such determination will include the number of days the school was in session, length of the official school day, the number of scheduled meetings per course, and the clock hours per year for each course, as well as course content. The principal and/or counselor may also request evidence that the courses have been taught by teachers holding properly validated certificate(s) or license(s) from the appropriate state education agency. The principal and/or counselor may consider the student s past academic history, including courses taken, grades earned, and the results of standardized and criterion-referenced testing. Such students shall be placed conditionally in courses that the staff feels appropriate. The principal and/or counselor may direct such testing and/or counseling as he/she deems necessary for the best educational placement of the student. Credit for religious courses in a chartered or non-chartered school may not be counted in the minimum number of credits required for a Trotwood-Madison diploma. Home schooled students wishing to enroll at Trotwood-Madison High School are subject to the following: 1. The parent will provide official results of a recognized standardized achievement test the parent had administered to the student within six months prior to enrolling in Trotwood-Madison City Schools. Two common choices are the Terra Nova Achievement Test or the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (TBS). If no standardized achievement results are available, then the parent must provide a copy of the signed written assurance from a certified teacher s evaluation of the student s work portfolio for each year of home schooling in grade 8 11. 2. The parents will provide a list of subjects studied at home. Lack of this documentation may result in the student repeating course(s). Complete documentation does not guarantee courses will be accepted. Accepted courses graded at home will receive a Pass or Fail designation from Trotwood-Madison City Schools, with a home schooling notation on the transcript. 3. The parents will provide a copy of the notification form from Trotwood- Madison City Schools or the district where the student was home schooled showing that the student was officially home schooled. 14

Correspondence/ On Line Courses Trotwood-Madison High School recommends The American School as the approved correspondence program. Generally the counselor is the supervisor and, therefore, sets up the program and approves the courses. The counselor will make a careful evaluation of the need for correspondence before final approval is granted. Tuition, materials, and fees are the responsibility of the student. Credit for correspondence school courses may be applied toward graduation, provided: 1. Prior authorization to enroll in correspondence courses has been given by the high school principal or by a school official designated by the superintendent of schools. 2. All coursework must be completed and an official transcript must be on file in the guidance office by May 1 of the student s senior year. TRECA is the approved on-line provider of course work used only for summer credit recovery. Application for this program is made through the school counselors. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF MERIT The requirements listed below have been adopted for the "Award of Merit." This certificate will be awarded by the State Board of Education to all those who meet the criteria specified in A and C or B and C below. Courses completed prior to ninth grade, taught by a teacher licensed to teach high school, and recognized as high school level work by the local school district board of education. Courses that are part of the Post Secondary Education Options Program, also apply to the criteria for the "Award of Merit." A. College Prep Requirements complete the following minimum requirements 1. English 4 units (May include 1 unit of fundamentals of speech.) 2. Mathematics 3 units (Must include 1 unit of algebra and 1 unit of geometry.) 3. Science 3 units (Must include 2 units from among biology, chemistry, and physics.) 4. Social Studies 3 units (Must include 2 units of history and 1/2 unit of civics or government.) 5. Foreign Language 3 units (Must include no less than 2 units of any language for which credit is sought, i.e., 3 units of one language or 2 units each of two languages.) 6. Complete 2 units from one or more of the following, or 2 additional units from one or more of the areas listed A.1 through A.5 above. a. Business b. Computer Science c. Visual or Performing Arts B. Career-Technical Curriculum Requirements Applied academic credits earned via career-technical education shall apply to the criteria for the "Award of Merit." 15

1. Complete a career technical occupational preparation program 2. Complete the following curriculum requirements a. English 4 units b. Mathematics 3 units c. Science 3 units d. Social Studies 3 units 3. Complete two units form one or more of the following, or two additional units from one or more of the areas listed in B.2 above. a. Business b. Computer Science c. Foreign Language d. Visual or Performing Arts C. Performance Criteria (applies to both curricula) 1. Maintain above average attendance for grades nine through twelve (compared to a rolling four-year state average). The current four-year state average is 94.32 percent attendance. 2. Demonstrate outstanding achievement in the curriculum as evidenced by one of the following: earning the equivalent of an overall grade point average of 3.25 on a four point scale for grades nine through twelve; earning the equivalent of an overall grade point average of 3.5 on a four point scale for grades eleven and twelve; or ranking in the top 25 percent of the class, whichever is more inclusive. 3. Participate in co-curricular, extracurricular or community activities in accordance with procedures established by the district board of education. 4. Demonstrate outstanding citizenship/character traits in accordance with criteria established by the district board of education. 16

CRITERIA FOR EARNING AN HONORS DIPLOMA Students need to fulfill all but one criterion for any of the following Diplomas with Honors Subject High School Academic Diploma with Honors Graduating Classes 2011 and Beyond Career-Technical Diploma with Honors for Graduating Classes 2011 and Beyond English 4 units 4units Mathematics 4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content 4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content Science 4 units, including physics and chemistry 4 units, including physics and chemistry Social Studies 4 units 4 units Foreign Language 3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied Not counted toward requirements Fine Arts 1 unit Not counted toward requirements Career-Technical Not counted toward requirements, and may not be used to meet requirements Now counted in Electives Electives Not counted toward requirements 4 units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit. Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale 3.5 on a 4.0 scale ACT/SAT Score [excluding scores from the writing sections]* 27 ACT / 1210 SAT 27 ACT / 1210 SAT Additional Assessment Not applicable Achieve proficiency benchmark established for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent 17

Trotwood-Madison High School Recommended Educational Plan Grade 9 1. English 9 2. Algebra 1 3. Science 9 (Physical or Earth) 4. Physical Education/Health 5. World History 6. Bus/Tech Elective (For. Lang. for college bound) 1. English 9 2. Algebra 1 3. Science 9 (Physical or Earth) 4. Health/Physical Education 5. World History 6. Fine Arts Elective (For. Lang. for college bound) Grade 10 1. English 10 2. Geometry 3. Biology I 4. American History 5. Physical Education/Health 6. Elective (For. Lang. for college bound) 1. English 10 2. Geometry 3. Biology I 4. American History 5. Elective (For. Lang. for college bound) 6. Elective Grade 11 1. English 11 2. Algebra II 3. Chemistry I 4. Government 5. Career Exploration elective 6. Elective (For. Lang. for college bound) 1. English 11 2. Algebra II 3. Chemistry I 4. Economics 5. Elective (For. Lang. for college bound) 6. Elective Grade 12 1. English 12 2. Computer Applications/Senior Project 3. Elective (Math for college bound) 4. Elective (Science for college bound) 5. Elective 6. Elective 1. English 12 or AP 2. Computer Applications/ Senior Project 3. Elective (Math for college bound) 4. Elective (Science for college bound) 5. Elective 6. Elective 57

Trotwood-Madison High School Recommended NCAA CORE Educational Plan (Potential 20 CORE credits) Grade 9 8. English 9 - CORE 9. Algebra 1 - CORE 10. Science 9 (Physical/Earth) - CORE 11. Physical Education/Health 12. World History - CORE 13. Bus/Tech Elective 14. Foreign Language - CORE 8. English 9 - CORE 9. Algebra 1 - CORE 10. Science 9 (Physical/Earth) - CORE 11. Health/Physical Education 12. World History - CORE 13. Fine Arts Elective 14. Foreign Language CORE CORE TOTAL = 5.00 credits Grade 10 7. English 10 - CORE 8. Geometry - CORE 9. Biology I - CORE 10. American History - CORE 11. Physical Education/Health 12. Foreign Language - CORE 7. English 10 - CORE 8. Geometry - CORE 9. Biology I - CORE 10. American History - CORE 11. Foreign Language - CORE 12. Elective 13. Elective CORE TOTAL = 5.00 credits Grade 11 5. English 11 - CORE 6. Algebra II - CORE 7. Chemistry I - CORE 8. Government - CORE 5. Career Exploration elective 6. Foreign Language - CORE 1. English 11- CORE 5. Algebra II- CORE 6. Chemistry I - CORE 7. Economics - CORE 5. Foreign Language - CORE 6. Elective CORE TOTAL = 5.00 credits Grade 12 2. English 12 - CORE 2. Computer Applications/Senior Project 3. Math elective - CORE 7. English elective - CORE 8. Social Studies elective - CORE 9. Science elective - CORE 1. English 12 or AP 2. Computer Applications/ Senior Project 3. Math elective - CORE 8. English elective - CORE 9. Social Studies elective - CORE 10. Science elective - CORE 11. Elective CORE TOTAL = 5.00 credits 59

COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET 2010-2011 GRADES 10-12 Students: Please complete this sheet with your parents and bring it with you to your scheduling appointment. Student Name Student ID Number Check your choices: English 10 Hon. English 10 English 11 Hon. English 11 English 12 Hon. English 12 AP English 12 Geometry Algebra II Hon. Algebra II Modeling & Quantitative Reasoning Pre Calculus Hon. Pre Calculus Biology I Hon. Biology Chemistry I Hon. Chemistry American History Hon. Am History AP Am History Government Hon. Government Economics Physical Education Health Career Expl Bus/Tech Elective Fine Arts Elective Fill in your elective choices: Elective: Elective: _ Elective: Elective: Elective: Elective: _ Alternative Elective Courses Students and parents are encouraged to choose courses wisely. Course offerings are dependent upon student enrollment numbers. Students will not be able to make schedule changes in the fall as enrollment may have closed in some classes. The parent signature confirms a schedule request Student Signature Date I acknowledge the program sequence and courses my son or daughter has selected. Parent Signature Date 60

Elective Course Offerings for the Classes of 2011-2013 Art Art I Art II Art III Art IV Crafts Jewelry & Textiles Expl. Sculp. Forms Bus. Educ. & Tech Accounting Bus./Mngmnt. Found. (10) Business Law Entrepreneurship Multimedia Design (11 12 only) Yearbook (Application Only) Computer Applications Family & Cons. Science Career Search I Child Development Healthy & Safe Foods Healthy Living Financial Management I Manage Transitions Foreign Language French I French II French III French IV Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV Health & Phys. Educ. Aquatics Program Language Arts Creative Writing Mystery and Crime Lit Survey of African American Literature Mathematics Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus Modeling & Quantitative Reasoning Hon Calculus (12) AP Calculus (12) Probability and Stats Music American Music Singers (Audition Required) Jazz Ensemble Beginning Piano Chorale (Audition required) Beg.Band/Instrum. Music Int-Adv. Band/Instrum. Music Science AP Biology 11-12) AP Chemistry (11-12) AP Physics (12) Astronomy Materials Sci. and Tech. Anatomy and Physiology Physics (11-12) Hon Physics Science of Diseases Social Studies Introduction to Psychology (11-12) Discrimination U.S. Af -Am History Mock Trial Special Offerings Intervention Courses (Grades 11-12) JROTC ACT or SAT Prep From High School to Success 61

COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET 2010-2011 GRADE 9 Students: Please complete this sheet with your parents and bring it with you to your scheduling appointment. Student Name Student ID Number Check your choices: English 9 Hon English 9 Algebra I Hon. Geometry Science 9A Science 9B World History Hon. World History Physical Education Health Bus/Tech Elective Fine Arts Elective Fill in your elective choices: Elective: Elective: _ Elective: Elective: Alternative Elective Courses Students and parents are encouraged to choose courses wisely. Course offerings are dependent upon student enrollment numbers. Students will not be able to make schedule changes in the fall as enrollment may have closed in some classes. The parent signature confirms a schedule request Student Signature Date I acknowledge the program sequence and courses my son or daughter has selected. Parent Signature Date 62

Elective Course Offerings for the Class of 2013 Art Art I Art II Crafts Business Education and Industrial Technology Business and Management Foundations Entrepreneurship Computer Applications Family and Consumer Science Career Search I Child Development Healthy & Safe Foods Healthy Living Financial Management I Manage Transitions Foreign Language French I French II Spanish I Spanish II Health & Physical Education Aquatics Program Mystery and Crime in Literature Mathematics Probability and Statistics Music American Music Choir Chorale (Audition Required) Singers (Audition Required) Beg.Band/Instrumental Music Int. Adv. Band/Instrumental Music Jazz Ensemble Techniques Beginning Piano Science Astronomy Social Studies Mock Trial/ American Judicial System U.S. African-American History Special Offerings JROTC Language Arts 63