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Scheduling Plan of
Attack!
Presentation to teachers
Extended Homeroom
Friday MARCH 4th
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The first 40 minutes teachers will show power point and allow
students time to self- audit their transcript
Students will take transcript/audit/and course selection sheet to
each class the rest of the day and have teachers sign off on their
selections.
All transcripts/audits/and course selection sheets will be returned
to counselors at the end of the day! Complete or not!
Schedule for Friday March 4, 2016
Senior High
Homeroom 7:50 – 8:30
1st Bell
8:30 – 9:13
2nd Bell
9:17 – 10:00
3rd Bell
10:04 – 10:48
4th Bell
10:52 - 11:36
5th Bell
11:40 – 1:10
B Lunch 11:36 – 12:06
D Lunch 12:40 – 1:10
6th Bell
1:14 - 1:57
7th Bell
2:01 - 2:45
Counselors will provide
We will have forms in the teacher mailroom no later than March 1
Please only take what you need!
Power Point- Find the power- point on the Mt. Healthy Jr. Sr. High school web page under the
guidance tab. I will also send an e-mail with the power point attached,
Student Transcripts to each homeroom- These will be in your mail boxes
Blank Audit Sheets- You will need to pick these up in the mailroom
Student Course Selection sheets- You will need to pick up the correct grade level course selection
sheets for the students in your homeroom The student transcripts should show their grade level.
Period 7 Attendance sheets- These will be in your mail box. Please complete the attendance sheet
at the end of the day on March 4th and place on top of the collected and completed course selection
sheets.
CCP+ Intent Forms- Pick up some forms for students who may be interested (mostly 11-12th grade
advanced students)
Request to see counselor forms- There will be questions for counselors from students. Pick up
some forms as needed. Please have them complete a request and provide the question or concern on
the request. Return these at the end of the day as well.
NEXT
STEPS
1. Counselors will review student requests
1. Once classes are ready to enter in DASL counselors will meet with
students to finalize requests (April)
Every attempt will be made to have the master schedule completed in May!
Mt. Healthy High School
Student Scheduling Information
Extended Homeroom
Scheduling Day
Students
By the end of homeroom today you
will have completed the following
1. Your Credit Check sheet
2. Your Course Selection Sheet
STEP 1
Look at your transcript and mark courses you have successfully completed on
your credit check sheet.
This paper shows all of the
courses you must take to graduate.
There are 16 required credits and
6 electives you get to choose
You must have 22 credits earned
by the time you graduate
Credit Check
Put a Check by any course you have passed (earned a D or higher) √
Put a X by any course you are currently taking, but haven't finished.
Put a Circle by the next course you should take.
Follow the green
arrows to find
class credits
earned
DO NOT LOOK AT
THE ATTEMPTED
CREDIT BUT THE
EARNED CREDIT
Look to make sure all of the courses you have
taken are showing up, especially if you took
Freshman Challenge, PE Waiver, or transferred
to Mt. Healthy.
Overall GPA
What else
is on your
transcript?
• This is VERY important
for scholarships and
admission to college.
• What grades you earn as
a 9, 10th,and 11thth grade
student will effect your
overall GPA! You will use
your final JUNIOR GPA
on college applications.
• Many colleges and
employers want students
with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
(C/B student)
• If yours is lower you can
still get into a college or
career but your choices of
where and how will be
less
30 hours of Community
Service are required for
graduation.
No more than 15 hours may
be completed during the
school day.
Students are responsible for
filling out a community service
card and turning in all hours
by April 1st of their senior
year.
Start now.
STEP 2
Select your classes for
next year!
Your teachers will select/approve your core classes for the
next year on your course selection sheet.
However if you have failed a past class please note that
you will need to take that class as well.
You and the subject area teacher can determine if you
should repeat the class or take the class in Nova Net.
Required Courses
4 units of English
4 units of math (including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
3 units of science (including 1 physical and 1 life science)
3 units of social studies (including US history, US
government/economics)
½ unit of health
½ unit of physical education (2 semesters)
1 unit of fine arts
Suggested for college
4 units of English
4 units of math (including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
4 units of science (including 1 physical and 1 life science)
4 units of social studies (including US history, US
government/economics)
½ unit of health
½ unit of physical education
1 unit of fine arts
2 units of foreign language (3 preferred)
Honors Diploma
Must complete at least 7 of the following 8 criteria.
4 units of English
4 units of Math (including Alg1, Geom, Alg2)
4 units of Science (including Physics & Chemistry)
4 units of Social Studies
3 units of a Foreign Language
1 unit Fine Arts
Overall high school GPA of 3.5 unweighted
A composite score of 27 or higher on the ACT or 1210 SAT
Select your Elective
Courses
Rank the following course selections in order of your
preference from 1 to 8.
Number 1 would be your FIRST CHOICE, and number 8
would be your LAST CHOICE.
_______________________________________________________________
____ Rec
Means the class has a pre-requisite required to be met to take the course.
_______________________________________________________
Please see the teacher of the related class to confirm enrollment.
If you are unable to get the signature today that is ok.
We will get confirmation at a later date.
PE Waiver
Must complete 2 seasons of sports or 2 seasons of
marching band to have PE waived.
The student will not receive credit for PE, but it’s
requirement will be waived.
The student will need to complete a form when they
complete their second season. These forms are available
from their School Counselor.
NEW ELECTIVES!
COLLEGE READINESS FOR THE STUDENT-ATHLETE
This class is designed for the student-athlete who has demonstrated the academic
and athletic potential to participate in collegiate athletics (NCAA, NAIA, Junior
College, Community College, etc.). This course develops student understanding
and skills of the academic expectations and rigors of a college student-athlete.
Topics that will be covered: Study skills, time management, completing college
scholarships, applications, and FAFSA, ACT / SAT preparation, NCAA
clearinghouse, the recruiting process. Students will be provided with the academic
support to meet college requirements and have opportunities to meet with current
and former college student-athletes, coaches, and other personnel. This class is
also designed to create parental awareness and include parents in the
communication process.
Eligible students: Grades 11, 12
Term: 1 semesters
Pre-requisite:
Athletic administrative approval required
NEW ELECTIVES!
PIANO II
Piano II is designed to further develop students with prior piano
training. It is not limited to students that may have prior piano skills or have
taken piano prior to attending in this school district. Students should already
know the following basic musical principals: Notes on the staff (both bass and
treble clef), C, G, Major scale, and how to read notes in the right hand but could
be limited slightly in left hand.
Students must be recommended for piano by the instructor.
Eligible students: Grades 10, 11, 12
Term: 1 Semester
NEW ART ELECTIVES!
If you took 1 art class
previously then you can
move to 2D/3D art,
If you have taken 2 art
classes then you can
move onto Exploring artsthis is only for students
who are going into 10-12th
grade.
NEW ELECTIVES!
COLLEGE PREP ZOOLOGY
Zoology is a one semester course solely focusing on animal biology.
Students will study that major divisions of the animal kingdom with a focus on
anatomy, adaptations, classification, and identification. Zoology is a lab
intensive class in which students will have the opportunity to handle many
specimens and complete dissections.
Eligible students: Grades 11, 12
Term: 1 semesters
COLLEGE PREP ASTRONOMY / SPACE SCIENCE Code: ????
This one semester course provides the opportunity to develop
knowledge and understanding about the solar system, galaxy, and universe in
which we in which we live. Much attention is given to an appreciation for how
we have obtained this information about the universe. Students use tools of
observation to learn about space and learn how other astronomers, past and
present, have used available tools. Areas of study include: the process of
science, including use of the tools used to observe the sky; stellar astronomy
and how stars change over time; and planetary astronomy and how interstellar
spacecraft are obtaining information about other bodies in the solar system.
Eligible students: Grades 11, 12
Term: 1 semesters
NEW ELECTIVES!
SPORTS LEISURE I & II
This is an elective semester course for those students who have
successfully completed P.E. I & II. This course is designed to expand
knowledge of fitness, leisure and sporting activities including officiating and
organizing activities. Strategies and skills will be covered in more detail.
Eligible students: Grade 11, 12 or Instructor Approval
Term: 1 semester
WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING I & 2
Elective physical education class offered to any student that has
fulfilled their P.E. requirement. Weight training – 3 days/week; aerobic activity
(running, aerobic tapes, jump rope, circuit training, cross training etc.) – 2
days/week. Emphasis will be on strength development, flexibility, agility, and
power training with information on nutrition and weight maintenance, and
cardio-vascular (heart-rate).
Eligible students: Grade 11, 12 or Instructor Approval
Term: 1 semester
NEW ELECTIVES!
PRINCIPLES OF FOOD (FORMERLY FOODS 1) - In this course, students will gain
knowledge in food selection criteria and apply preparation methods to promote a
healthy lifestyle. Students will apply cooking methods, ingredient selection and
nutritional information in the context of selected food dishes. Throughout the
course, basic food safety and sanitation techniques will be emphasized.
Eligible students: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Term: 1 semester
GLOBAL FOODS (FORMERLY FOODS 2) - 2nd Semester Only
In this course, students will compare cuisines, ingredients and preferred cooking
methods of various cultures. The influence of traditions and regional and cultural
perspectives on food choices and culinary practices will be emphasized. Students
will examine the issues and conditions that affect the availability and quality of food
in the global market, and apply advanced cooking techniques, including the use of
specialty and advanced equipment in the preparation of food dishes.
Eligible students: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Term: 1 semester
NEW ELECTIVES!
CHILD DEVELOPMENT In this course, students will study the principles of child growth, development
and behavior. An emphasis will be placed on the cognitive development of a
child and sensory and motor skills. Additional topics will include childhood
diseases, immunizations, theories of development, learning styles and
evaluating childcare services.
Eligible students: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Term: 1 semester
If a class is listed as CC+ this stands for College Credit
Plus.
College Credit Plus allows you to take classes on Mt.
Healthy’s Campus ( or on a college campus ) and earn high
school credit at the same time earning college credit.
In some cases these classes may replace AP classes.
You will be required to be accepted to the college to earn
the credit.
Please see Ms. Riddle for more information!
STUDENTS
By the end of homeroom today you will have completed the
following
1.
2.
Your Credit Check sheet
Your Course Selection Sheet
NOW follow your regular schedule and have the teachers sign off on your
classes for next year.
By the end of the day
You will have signatures for all of your core class selections and will turn in
your Course Selection sheet to your 7th period teacher.