Welcome Perrysburg High

School Class of 2019

Curriculum Fair NightFebruary 4, 2015

Necessary Materials

Registration Materials

Course Selection Guide Booklet

Notes

Curriculum Fair Map

Go Jackets!

PHS Counseling Department@perrysburgschools.net

Mary Neely, Secretary/Registrar - A-K

Andi Petrie- Secretary/Registrar- L-Z

Christin Lee- Counselor- A-D clee@

Dawn Burks- Counselor- E-K dburks@

Steve Pierce- Counselor- L-R spierce@

Rick Rettig- Counselor- S-Z rrettig@

Required CoursesEnglish- (4 credits)

Math- (Alg II required) (4 credits)

Social Studies (Gov. & A.H)(3 credits)

Science (Physical & Biology) (3 credits)

Phy. Ed. (or PE Waiver) (.5 credits)

Health (.5 credits)

Art (1 credit)

21 overall credits

New Graduation Requirements

(one of three)Earn 18 points on 7 end of course exams

Earn “remediation free” score on a standardized college admission test (ACT or SAT)

Earn industry recognized credential and demonstrate workforce readiness on a job skills assessment

End of Course Tests

Total of 7 Tests-

English- Grades 9 & 10

Math- Algebra I & Geometry

Science- Biology

Social Studies- Government and American History

End of Course Tests (cont.)

Scaled Scores:

5- Advanced

4- Accelerated

3- Proficient

2- Basic

1- Limited

End of Course Tests (cont.)

Bottom line:

Of the 18 points student must earn-

4 points in English

4 points in Math

6 points in Science & Social Studies (combined)

(no minimum score on any tests)

End of Course Tests (cont.)

Students who have already received high school credit for Alg I or geometry will receive 3 points for each course

AP scores can substitute in lieu of end-of-course tests. The higher score will count

College Admission TestsJunior Year

The State of Ohio covers the cost of these tests

Remediation Free Scores: (subject to change)

English 18 (PHS avg. 23.5)

Math 22 (PHS avg. 24.4)

Reading 21 (PHS avg. 24.2)

Science (not required for graduation)

Social Studies (not required for graduation)

Tests (cont.)

All students will take 7 End of Course Tests and the College Admission Test.

APPLAUSE

Industry Credentialed

All Penta Programs (minus Digital Video Production) have industry recognized credentialing or state board licensing.

“Workforce Ready” will be the WorkKeys Survey or a similar type of assessment

PSEOP (PSO) CCP

Post-Secondary Education Option Plan is transitioning to College Credit Plus

Typically an option for juniors and seniors, but is open to all students.

Mandatory meeting Feb. 19th at 6:30 at PHS.

High School Courses Honors courses earn 4.5 scaled score and are challenging to advanced students

AP Courses earn a 5.0 scaled score are not available to freshman, but will be available starting sophmore year

Lincoln Interactive courses are college prep courses that are very rigorous. Students will need to be an independent learner who is resourceful and driven intrinsically

Honors Diploma

High School Academic

English (4)

Math (4)

Science(4)

including Physics & Chemistry

Social Studies(4)

Foreign Language(3)

Fine Art(1)

ACT 27

GPA 3.5

Career-Technical English

(4) Math (4) Science

(4) including 2 advanced sciences

Social Studies(4)

Career-Tech (4) Career-Tech

benchmark ACT 27 GPA 3.5

How Do I Schedule?

The Basics:

English- (0110, 0111, 0112)

Math- (2111, 2212, 2211, 2212)

Social Studies (1111, 1112)

Science (3110, 3112)

(4 periods of the 7 period day are filled)

How Do I Schedule? (cont.)

Intro to Art?

Music (vocal or instrumental)?

Foreign Language?

(All are year long classes equaling one period- remember max is 7 periods)

How Do I schedule (cont.)

Basic Drama, Speech, Etc

Study Hall(s)

All are semester classes. Two semesters equal one full period.

You must be able to add to 7 periods including study halls to have a complete schedule.

Sample ScheduleEnglish 0111

Government 1111

Algebra I 2111

Physical Science 3111

Introduction to Art 5500

Spanish I 4109 6 Credits!

Study Hall Sem 1 STHL11

Study Hall Sem 2 STHL 21 7 Periods!

Schedule Changes

Choose courses wisely. No elective schedule changes

No request for teacher preference, lunch preference or study hall preference.

Schedules must be completely filled out including alternate courses in case an elective is no longer offered or if it is full

Physical Education

Physical education is worth .25 credit, but lasts a full semester

The Physical Education Waiver allows students to waive the P.E. requirement, but does not give them credit for the course.

Waivers are granted with the completion of two completed seasons of a sponsored athletic sport, marching band, or cheerleading.

OHSAA Eligibility• Must earn a 1.5 GPA or pass at least 5

academic classes in the previous grading period (not including PE).

• 4th quarter grades for fall sports.• Students who transfer schools after

attending another high school will lose athletic eligibility for one full year from the point of transfer. However, a student may transfer back to their “home” school from a private institution once without penalty.

NCAA Eligibility starts NOW

Questions?

What if the teacher recommendation doesn’t match the course I want?

Recommendations are meant to help you succeedTalk with teacher about reevaluating at end of year

Will I get closed out of any classes?Master schedule is based on requestsCertain classes may not fit – always provide an alternate classLack of requests may result in courses being cancelled

Questions?

Should I fill out a schedule if I have an IEP or 504 plan?

Yes, work with effective studies teachersMeetings to discuss individual classes

When will I find out my schedule for next year?

Course requests at PJHS beginning Feb 12th Counselor may call May-Aug with conflictsFinal Schedule in August, during orientation

Questions?

If I have some individual questions about certain classes or some personal concerns, where can I find answers before I fill out my registration?

Registration tablesHS Counselors

When and where can we find information regarding summer school at Perrysburg or Penta?

Main Office at PHS after Spring Break

www.perrysburgschools.net

The Next StepsRead course descriptions and prerequisites.

Take registration form to teachers at the Jr. High for their initials in the next week.

Always include an Alternate Class.

Feb. 11 forms due to Language Arts teacher

Feb 11 Mr. Rettig at St. Rose for lunch meeting

Feb. 12-14 PHS Counselors advising at PJHS and register online during Social Studies class

April Froshfest

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