REGISTRATION FOR2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR

Purpose

Explain scheduling process Review Timeline Distribute registration materials 1. Course Selection Sheet 2. Master Course List

3. PE Waiver Form

Freshmen Requirements

Language Arts 9*Math*Earth Science*American History*Physical Education AND/OR Health& Financial

Literacy*Elective Credits

Minimum credits needed for promotion to 10th grade=5

*Required courses must be passed or repeated

Sophomore Requirements

Language Arts 10*Math*Biology 1*Essentials of World History or AP World History*Physical Education AND/OR Health & Financial

Literacy*Electives

Minimum credits needed for promotion to 11th grade = 11

*Required courses must be passed or repeated

Junior Requirements

Language Arts 11 or AP Language and Composition*

Math*Science*Street Law or Psych/Soc or AP Social Studies*Electives

Minimum credits needed for promotion to 12th grade = 17

*Required courses must be passed or repeated

Senior Requirements

Language Arts 12 or AP Literature and Composition*

Math*Science*Government or AP Government* Electives

Minimum credits needed for graduation = 23*Required courses must be passed or repeated

Graduation Requirements—23 credits

Non-PLCC 4 English 4.5 Social Studies 4 Science 4 Math (Alg 2) Health ½ credit PE 1 Business Elective

or Foreign Language or Fine Art

PLCC 4 English 3.5 Social Studies 3 Science 4 Math (Alg 2) Health ½ credit PE 1 Business Elective

or Foreign Language or Fine Art

*Pass all 5 parts of Ohio Graduation Test

Timeline

FEBRUARY 21st--Scheduling Packets are presented to students

FEBRUARY 21st–26th Review courses then add course requests to “Scheduling

Worksheet” Students obtain teacher recommendations (if required) on

February 26th Review and sign “Scheduling Worksheet” If interested in PSEO, must complete the Intent to Enroll form*

*Juniors and Seniors ONLY

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24th—NEXT WEEK!! Complete online scheduling during lunch at the scheduling

station (Paw Stop) upon completion of “Scheduling Worksheet” Counselors available during lunch to answer questions

SchedulingInstructions

SchedulingWorksheet

Student Name_______________ Student ID ______

Current Courses

Timeline

MARCH 3 Student scheduling requests closed MAY 23 Completed 2014-15 schedule requests will be

issued to students for reviewMAY 25– JUNE 5 Schedule changes can be made by

completing a course change request form in guidance office

New policy: No schedule changes will be made after June 5th (see policy details on guidance website)

What’s New?

PSEO—Beginning Arabic or Chinese (Distance Learning)

Drama II Music Theory Advanced Acting Beginning Weight Training 2D Art 2 and 2D Art 4 3D Art 3 and 3D Art 4 Study Hall—ONE period per semester

Classes may have prerequisites

PLCC Students

Mark “Full Day” or “½ Day” in the top right hand corner of your “Scheduling Worksheet”

Complete PLCC application by March 15th

If you are ½ day, select 4 classes and 4 alternates

Full day PLCC students use course code 13PLCC

CBE—Cooperative Business Education

PLCC option reserved for SENIORS ONLY

Go to approved work site half day

Requires completion of PLCC application

Post Secondary (PSEO)

Attend a PSEO information night (sessions held on conference nights)

Complete “Intent to Enroll” form and return to guidance by March 30th

Take ACT/SAT as soon as possible Apply to the University by the application

deadline found on each school’s website Course code sheet available at the end of

this meeting and in guidance office

Important Reminders

Each student must choose 8 classes AND 4 alternates

Alternate choices will be used in the event of a scheduling conflict

You are responsible to review course descriptions and prerequisites to ensure you are qualified to take the course.

You will be removed from any class for which prerequisites have not been met

More Important Reminders

Any class requiring an audition or application MUST be listed as alternates (examples Musical Theater, Ensemble,

Yearbook)

If you choose a ½ credit class, you must select another to complete the year. They are: Fundamentals of Public Speaking Argumentation and Debate Creative Writing Greek Mythology Sports in Literature Photo 1and Photo2 Study Hall