Future Wildcat Night Revised 2012 - Westerville City School District

Monday, March 12, 2012 www.wcsoh.org/south

Westerville South Future Wildcat Night

Welcome – Steve Andersson Presentation –

Department Representatives IB Program – Trevor Kielmeyer Athletics – Scott Dorne Closing Remarks – Steve Andersson


Guidance Department

Jane Greenwald Grade 11 Jill MacDonald Grades 9, 10: A-L Laura Elliott Grades 9, 10: M-Z Todd McDavid Grade 12

Guidance Support Staff

Sarah McMillenDianne Poncinne


Graduation Requirements

Westerville City Schools

20 Credits Ohio Graduation Tests – All 5


Requirements for Class of 2016

English 4 Units Mathematics 4 Units Science 3 Units Social Studies 3 Units Health 1/2 Unit Physical Education 1/2 Unit Business/Technology, Visual

and Performing Arts, or World Language 1 Unit

Electives 4 Units Ohio Graduation Tests 5 tests


College Requirements English 4 Units Mathematics 4 Units

Science 3 Units Social Studies 3 Units Foreign Language 2/3 Unit Visual and Performing Arts 1 Unit


9th grade schedule Students are allowed to schedule 6

classes

Students may schedule 7 classes if the 7th class is health


Ohio Graduation Tests

Consist of 5 Tests Science, Social Studies, Mathematics,

Reading and Writing Based on academic content standards

Students have as many as seven opportunities to pass all 5 areas


Important Date

Ninth Grade Registration Sheet due to the 8th grade math teacher by March 9th


ScienceJanet Pritchard, Chair.3 Units of Science are required for

graduation One year of Physical Science One year of Biological Science One year of additional scienceMost South students take 4 years of

science


9th Grade Science

Most 9th grade student take Physical Science

Taking Physical Science in 9th grade does two important things: Fulfills the Physical Science requirements for

graduation Prepares the student for the 9th grade content

standards that are assessed on the OGT in 10th

grade


Science Option Select students may opt out of the

recommended freshman science classif they meet ALL of the following requirements:1) an “advanced” or “accelerated” score on the

OAA2) an A or B in eighth grade science3) the recommendation of their current (middle

school) science teacher 4) A parent signature is required on the

registration form for this option


World Languages Jason Rowsey, Chair. American Sign Language French Spanish


World Languages College bound students need to

complete two years of one foreign language, and many colleges expect three.

Language for IB Diploma studentsIB French and IB Spanish


World Language 8th

Grade Recommendation

Students that took Spanish 1 in 8th grade and received an A, should sign up for Honors Spanish 2

Students that took Spanish 1 in 8th grade and received a B or C should sign up for Spanish 2

Students that received below a C- in Spanish 1 should repeat Spanish 1 or choose French or American Sign Language


8th grader in Pre-Algebra or Math 8

Tracey Kearnes, Chair.Option 1 – Foundations to

AlgebraOption 2 – Algebra 1

Students have been given a recommendation by their 8th

grade math teacher.


8th grader in Algebra 1

Honors Geometry


8th grader in Geometry

Honors Alg. 2


8th graderin Honors Algebra 2

Please see the IB coordinator


EnglishSandy Priwer, Chair.

English Options for 9th Grade Students Foundations of Literature and Composition Honors Foundations of Literature and

Composition (a summer reading & writing project is required)


What Constitutes an Honors level course

Designed for enrichment of students who are achieving significantly above grade level and for those who have exceptional language arts skills

Wider breadth of material covered in more depth

Faster pace Expectation that students are self-

motivated to work for intrinsic rewards


Social Studies Steve Serr, Chair. U.S. Global 1 U.S. Global 2 Honors U.S. Global 1 & 2


Physical Education and Health Department

Jim Gaul, Chair. Requirements to graduate

Two semesters of PE and one semester of health are required for graduation. Students should choose PE 1, PE 2 and Health

Students should take PE 1before PE 2


Business TechnologiesLinda Mapes, Chair.

Business course options for 9th grade students:

21st Century Technology Skills


Advanced Business Courses

Trends in Technology Career Planning: Life After High

School Accounting 1 & 2 You and the Law


Music Department Heather Wilkins, Chair. Concert Band Ensemble Marching Band Orchestra Ensemble Concert Vocal Ensemble


Visual ArtsAmy Roush, Chair.9th grade options

Art Foundations: 0.5 Credit 2D Art: 0.5 Credit 3D Art: 0.5 Credit Digital Art: 0.5 Credit


International Baccalaureate

The Diploma Program The DP is a comprehensive two-year

international curriculum, designed by educators to establish a common curriculum and valid entry credentials for international colleges and universities. The goal is to provide students with the skills and attitudes needed for success in higher education and employment.


The Diploma Program

The IB student learner profile describes the learning outcomes of the two year course of study.


IB Learner Profile


The IB Diploma The strength of the program lies in

Internationally standardized curriculum Focus on all academic areas Multiple assessment formats Creativity, Action, and Service Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge


The IB “Hexagon”


Athletic DepartmentWelcome Class of 2016

Contact Information 797-6004 Valorie Everett – [email protected] Scott Dorne – [email protected]


Student-Athletes Academic Eligibility

OHSAA: equivalent of 5 full weighted classes WCS: 1.75 GPA from Previous Quarter (except for

rising freshman) Pre-participation Physical: $20.00 Ohio Heath Building

6 PM (May 15, 2012) Insurance Compliance with Code of Conduct/Drug and Alcohol

Policy


Information Pages Complete the Interest Cards Sent to the Middle Schools Coaches will make contacts with new students Announcements at the middle schools Summer Camp Information on Web www.westerville.k12.oh.us www.highschoolsports.net www.occ-sports.com www.cdab.org www.ohsaa.org


Athletics at South For most programs, conditioning and off-season training

extend all year.

Fall Sports begin on August 1: 7/30 – Football; 8/6 – Cross Country,, Golf, Soccer, (G) Tennis, (G) Volleyball

Winter sports: – 10/26 – Girls Basketball; 11/2 – Boys Basketball, Bowling, Swimming and Diving; 11/9 - Wrestling

Spring sports: 2/25 – Baseball and Softball; 3/11 – (B) Tennis and Track and Field; TBA – Lacrosse and (B) Volleyball


Participation Fees Participation Fee To Be Announced Will be discussed at the March 12 Board of

Education Meeting


Closing Remarks

Steve Andersson

Future Wildcat Night Revised 2012 - Westerville City School District

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