OLENTANGY ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SCHEDULING 2016-2017 Welcome Parents!
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Dr. Kathy McFarland Principal Mrs. Jessica Mamais Assistant Principal Mrs. Karen Sedoti Assistant Principal Mr. Trond Smith Assistant Principal Mr. John Betz Director of Athletics
GUIDANCE TEAM Mrs. Pam Otten (Last Names A through C) Mr. Stephen Gunther (Last Names D through Hn) Mr. Matt Baumgartner (Last Names Ho through Mi) Mrs. Laura Carder (Last names Mj through Sh) Mrs. Debbie Harry (Last names Si through Z)
OLS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS of 2020 English 4 Credits Mathematics 4 Credits Science 3 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Health.50 Credit Physical Education.50 Credit or Waiver Art 1 Credit Electives (additional credits) 6 Credits Total Credits 22 Credits
GRAD REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED Mathematics must include one credit of Algebra 2. Students on an IEP may be exempted from taking Algebra 2. OLSD has a policy that exempts students from the PE credit if they participate in two full seasons of interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading, or a Junior ROTC program for two years. Students must replace that.5 credit with another course. Science must include one credit of Physical Science, one credit of Life Science and one advanced study science. Social Studies must include.5 credit of American History and.5 credit of American Government All students must receive instruction in economics and financial literacy. The OLSD covers this curriculum in the required Economics course.
Traditional PE classes Team Activities & Fitness, Dual Activities & Fitness, Activities & Fitness Summer Online PE Lifetime Fitness PE Online PE PE Waiver PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH OPTIONS Traditional Health class taught during a period of one semester or online Health for one semester. Also online in summer.
ENGLISH OPTIONS Please note a correction to the course request form. Two English options are available for 9 th grade students: CP English 9 Honors CP English 9
FOUR YEAR COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS College Prep English 4 Credits College Prep Math 3(4) Credits College Prep Science 3(4) Credits College Prep Social Studies 2(3) Credits Some Foreign Language 2(3) Credits Visual or Performing Art 1 Credit Above Courses 1 additional credit from above courses (recommended)
NEW OHIO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS HB 487 replaces OGT with end of course exams Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, American History, American Government, English 9 and English 10
NEW OHIO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Meet one of following three: 1. Earn a cumulative passing score of 18 points on the seven end-ofcourse state tests. To ensure students are well rounded, they must earn a minimum of four points in Math, four points in English and six points across Science and Social Studies. Points Earned 5 4 3 2 1 Performance Level Advanced Accelerated Proficient Basic Limited 2. Earn a remediation-free score in English Lang. Arts and Mathematics on a nationally recognized college admission exam such as ACT or SAT. The state of Ohio will pay for all 11 th grade students in the class of 2018 and beyond to take the exam free of charge one time. 3. Students earn 12 points through a State Board of Education-approved, industry recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and achieve a workforce readiness score on the WorkKeys assessment.
SCHEDULING TIMELINE Jan. 14 & 15 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 22 8 th grade academic advising 9th grade academic advising 10 th grade academic advising 11 th grade academic advising Counselors will meet with students in the classroom to pass out scheduling materials and provide academic advising.
SCHEDULING TIMELINE Students received a paper copy of the High School Course Planning Guide. It is also available on the district website. Counselors reviewed requirements for honors and regular diplomas, awards at graduation and suggested tracks of study (see High School Course Planning Guide). Students received an orange, Course Request Form. Counselors reviewed the process for completing the Course Request Form.
COURSE REQUEST FORM The Course Request Form is designed to be a guide for students as they make decisions about their course request for next year. It is on orange card stock.
COURSE REQUEST FORM PAGE 1
COURSE REQUEST FORM PAGE 2
SCHEDULING TIMELINE Jan.14/15- Jan. 26/27: Students will complete Course Request Form. Students should not leave a spot for lunch. It will be scheduled automatically. Jan.14/15- Jan. 26/27: Teachers will advise students on their course selection. Teachers will initial, approve/not approve, make recommendations on student choices. Jan. 14/15- Jan. 25 After having a conversation with their teachers, your students should bring their course request sheet home to have a scheduling conversation with you. Students must obtain a parent signature on the completed Course Request Form. Jan. 26 (OOMS) and Jan. 27 (OBMS) Course Request Forms should be completed and turned in to the middle school.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS Course Request Verification After all students have completed their initial course requests, the total course requests will be reviewed to decide which courses can be offered (based on enrollment requests) and to make decisions about hiring staff for the 2016-2017 school year. Once the master schedule is built, a class schedule is developed from the course requests.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS Course Request Verification Parents are strongly encouraged to review their child s course request information! Parents will be able to verify their students selections through PowerSchool portal. A form will be available on the principal s announcements should you need to make a change.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS Course Request Verification To make adjustments to your child s Course Requests, please print the course change form from the principal s email, mark any changes and return form to the middle school guidance office.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS Course Request Verification Please note that the earlier a concern is addressed, the more likely it is that a satisfactory solution will be available! As the year progresses and courses fill and close, it becomes more and more difficult to make adjustments and changes to your child s schedule.
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS Course Request Verification All schedule corrections, changes, and adjustments MUST be completed by May 20, 2016! As a reminder, the sooner a concern is addressed, the more likely that a suitable solution will be available for your child.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS What if a parent or student doesn t agree with the course recommended by the classroom teacher? If a teacher recommends a course for your student that doesn t seem to be a best fit, please discuss the placement with your child s teacher. This is best handled as a parent, student, teacher conference. As long as the student has met the prerequisites, the student/parent may determine the course. There is a center column on the course request form to override a teacher recommendation. Please initial this box and circle the course you are choosing.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS What if my child wants to take a course that requires an audition (like band, choir or orchestra)? Students interested in courses that require auditions should place the course on their Schedule Requests. Each student will then meet with the appropriate instructor for an audition, to determine final eligibility. Auditions will be held in the Spring. Students will be notified of the results following auditions and counselors will adjust the schedules if need be.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS What if my child wants to come in late or leave a period early? --Plan for this period on the Course Request Form. --Be certain the Course Request Form has a parent signature. --Late arrive/early release may not work for every student s schedule and therefore is not guaranteed.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Should my child take an honors course? --An honors course provides the student with additional depth and rigor in the subject. --Talk with your child s teachers about his/her recommendation. --Students should challenge themselves with an honors course if they have an interest and/or aptitude in the subject.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can my child accelerate his/her learning by taking summer school courses? --Olentangy Local School District offers a Summer Semester. In 2015 the course offerings were online courses in the following: College Prep English 9, 10, 11, 12 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus World History, Geography & World Cultures, US & Global Economics, US Government & Politics, US History since the Civil War Health, Physical Education, Lifetime Fitness (face-to-face). --$210 per course
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do high school courses completed in middle school count as high school credit? --High School courses completed in middle school (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, &/or Level I of a world language) appear on the high school transcript with a P (passing) and the credit awarded. --Students have until the end of September of the senior year to change the P to the letter grade. --If the student elects to take the letter grade, it is calculated as part of the high school cumulative GPA. --Courses completed the summer prior to ninth grade for acceleration appear on the transcript with the letter grade and calculate as part of the GPA.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS What if my child changes his/her mind about his/her course requests? Please indicate changes on the course change form from the principal s email and turn that in to the middle school guidance office.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS What if I need to consult with a counselor about my changing child s schedule? Note: ALL CHANGES MUST BE MADE BY May 20 As a reminder, the high school guidance counselors are: Last names (A through C) Mrs. Pam Otten Last names (D through Hn) Mr. Stephen Gunther Last names (Ho through Mi) Mr. Baumgartner Last names (Mj through Sh) Mrs. Laura Carder Last names (Si through Z) Mrs. Debbie Harry OOHS Guidance Office Phone 740-657-5115
SCHOOL WEBSITE http://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/orange%20hs This website will allow you to register for the Pioneer Press (mass email), view our electronic calendar and other school information
We encourage you to contact your child s high school counselor if you have any questions about course selections. THANK YOU!!!!!!
High School Gifted Services High School Gifted Coordinator: Rachel Dobney High School Written Education Plans Superior cognitive ability and Enrolled in an AP course and Subject identification matching AP course
Olentangy Academy INSPIRING TOMORROW S INNOVATORS TODAY 9th Grade STEM Program -Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Corner of Orange Road and Route 23
Olentangy Academy Hands-on, problem based learning Engineering design process Integrated, transdisciplinary approach Blurs the lines between contents Use knowledge from math and science to solve real-world problems for authentic learning experiences Conduct relevant research in English class Learn from STEM professionals Design challenges STEM speakers Mentorship/Capstone Experience Build on 21 st Century Skills Collaboration, Communication, Research, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Creativity
Olentangy Academy Courses Physical Science* Math (Algebra I, Geometry*, or Honors Algebra II) CP English 9* World History* Engineering Design *honors option available (teacher rec. req.) What would your child s schedule look like? Start the day at OOHS First three periods followed by lunch Take shuttle to OA for the rest of the day. Take the shuttle back to OOHS to take their regular bus home.
Olentangy Academy Contact Information Chelsea Eismon - Admin chelsea_eismon@olsd.us 740-657-5801 Trevor Glew - Guidance trevor_glew@olsd.us 740-657-4315 Go to the Olentangy Academy website to learn more about the STEM program, or submit an interest application. Applications are due Feb 1st. http://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/domain/732
OLENTANGY ACADEMY Students must submit an interest application online. Due Feb 1 st. Students will also submit their OOHS course selection sheet. They should check the box for STEM application so their counselor knows they applied online. We require students to submit both so they have a schedule in place in the event that they are not selected in the lottery.