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WHEELERSBURG LOCAL SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION GUIDE 2010 – 2011 WHEELERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION GUIDE 2010 – 2011 TO THE STUDENT: The material in this registration guide has been prepared to assist you in choosing your course of study in high school. It has been given to you at this time so that you may study it carefully. The choices that are made here will have a lasting effect upon your life. Because of the importance of decisions made at this time, you will want to consult with others. Your parents have a great interest in your welfare. You should talk to them first. You will also want to secure the advice of various teachers and guidance personnel. Parents are encouraged to consult with the guidance counselor and other members of the school staff. Please call 574-2527 to make an appointment with the counselor or other staff member. One of the chief goals of the Wheelersburg School District is to develop the talents of each student to the fullest extent possible. Wheelersburg High School offers a variety of subjects which will compare favorably with other comprehensive high schools in our area. We challenge you to challenge yourself and make the most of the possibilities offered at Wheelersburg High School. MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Wheelersburg Local Schools is to ensure the highest quality education to prepare all students for their futures through an innovative and diverse learning environment. 2 PROGRAMS OF STUDY The curriculum of study at Wheelersburg High School is designed to provide either a sound background for post-secondary education or practical knowledge which can be utilized immediately upon graduation. A brief description of each course of study is included. Students must work with the guidance counselor to decide which course of study best meets their individual needs. Additional information can be obtained from the guidance office concerning requirements for each program. COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM This program is for those who wish to continue their formal education beyond high school. The completion of this program with good grades should enable one to meet the requirements necessary to enter practically any college or university. In addition to meeting requirements, a student may choose to specialize in one or more areas in conjunction with his or her future plans. VOCATIONAL PROGRAM The Scioto County Joint Vocational School offers a wide range of vocational courses with hands-on experience for our juniors and seniors. Brochures giving full details of each area of study are given to sophomores each year. Tech Prep The Tech Prep program at the Scioto County Joint Vocational School is offered in connection with Ohio South Tech Prep. The vocational school curriculum is directed by industry needs and standards from Shawnee State University. This curriculum allows students the ability to enter industry as technicians or college with up to sixteen course hours. The Tech Prep program allows students to take college prep courses at Wheelersburg High School and technical courses at the vocational school. Tech Prep offers Allied Health Technology, Project Lead- The-Way, Dental Assistant, and Information Technology. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Cognitive Disabilities (C.D.) and Learning Disabilities (L.D.) are two programs designed to meet the needs of some students who are experiencing difficulty in the regular high school curriculum. Placement of students in these programs is arranged through the guidance office. POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS Post-Secondary Options is a program in which a student can take classes at a college or university and obtain high school credit and college credit at the same time. To be eligible, the student and his or her parents need to attend an informational meeting. The student must also be accepted by the college or university. FLEX CREDIT Flex credit is designed to broaden the scope of curricular options available to students, increase the depth of study available for a particular subject, and tailor the learning time or conditions needed. Students must see the principal or guidance counselor before starting a Flex Credit program. 3 Graduation Requirements Classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013 Requirements for high school graduation shall include twenty-one credits earned in grades nine through twelve and shall be distributed as follows: English Language Arts 4 units Health 1/2 unit Mathematics 3 units Physical Education 1/2 unit Social Studies 3 units (including government) Science 3 units Electives 7 units Students must pass all five parts of the Ohio Graduation Test to graduate. 4 Graduation Requirements Class of 2014 and beyond Requirements for high school graduation shall include twenty-one credits for students who do not follow a career-technical pathway and twenty credits for students who do follow a career-technical pathway (vocational school) earned in grades nine through twelve and shall be distributed as follows: English Language Arts 4 units Health ½ unit Mathematics 4 units (must include Algebra II) Physical Education ½ unit Science 1 unit of a physical science 1 unit of a life science 1 unit of an advanced science Social Studies 3 units (must include Social Studies I, American History, and Government) Electives 5 units (foreign language, fine arts, business, career-technical education, technology, English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies) Note: Strength and Fitness and Advanced Physical Education may not be used as a required elective for graduation. However, these courses may be taken for electives not required for graduation. Fine Art 1 unit (this requirement is waived for students who attend the joint vocational school) Students must pass all five parts of the Ohio Graduation Test to graduate. There is an opt-out provision regarding the graduation requirements. For this option, the student must have attended high school for two years, a parent/guardian must file a signed, written statement consenting to the opt-out, and an individual career plan must be developed. The student must successfully complete the state’s curriculum requirements in place in 2006. Under this provision, the student may not directly enter most four year colleges. The Opt Out provision ends with the students who will enter the ninth grade prior to July 1, 2014. To use this option, the student and parent must meet with the principal and guidance counselor. 5 Diploma with Honors Each school district shall award the Diploma with Honors to any student who completes the high school academic curriculum in at least seven of the following eight criteria: (1) Earn four units of English (WHS courses - English I, English II, English III, English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Shakespeare, Speech and Debate) (2) Earn at least four units of mathematics which shall include Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses which contains equivalent content (WHS courses - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math, AP Calculus) (3) Earn at least four units of science including one unit of physics and one unit of chemistry (WHS courses - Must include Physics and Chemistry. The other units of science can be Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Anatomy, AP Chemistry) (4) Earn four units of social studies (WHS courses – Social Studies I, American History, World History, Government, AP Government and Politics: United States) (5) Earn either three units of one foreign language or two units each of two foreign languages (WHS courses - Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV, French I, French II, French III, French IV) (6) Earn one unit of fine arts (WHS courses - Art I, Art II, Art III, Art IV, Art History, Wind Ensemble, Experimental Music, Woodworking I, Woodworking II, Advanced Woodworking, Instrumental Music, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, Class Piano, Music and Subculture, MIT, Computer Applications II, and Computer Applications III) You must have one full credit for this requirement (7) Maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale up to the last grading period of the senior year (8) Obtain a composite score of 27 on the American college test’s ACT assessment (excluding the optional writing test) or a combined score of 1210 on the College Board’s SAT verbal and mathematics sections (excluding the required writing section). 6 Diploma with Honors (Career-Technical) Each school district shall award the Diploma with Honors to any student who completes an intensive career-technical education curriculum in at least seven of the following eight criteria: (1) Earn four units of English (2) Earn at least four units of mathematics which shall include Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses which contains equivalent content (3) Earn at least four units of science including one unit of physics and one unit of chemistry (4) Earn four units of social studies (5) Earn four units in a career-technical education program that leads to an industry- recognized credential, results in an apprenticeship or is part of an articulated career pathway, which can lead to post secondary credit. If the student’s program design does not provide for any of these outcomes, then the student must achieve the proficiency benchmark established for the applicable Ohio career-technical competency assessment or the equivalent. (6) Achieve the proficiency benchmark established for the Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent assessment aligned with state-approved and industry validated technical standards (7) Maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale up to the last grading period of the senior year (8) Obtain a composite score of 27 on the American college test’s ACT assessment (excluding the optional writing test) or a combined score of 1210 on the College Board’s SAT verbal and mathematics sections (excluding the required writing section).

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