HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION GUIDE Course Offerings Grades 8-12 We wish to thank the teaching staff, counselors, and administrators who prepared the Parma City School District High School Registration Guide. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dr. Jeffrey M. Graham, Superintendent Daniel B. Bowman, Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer Dr. Edward Roshong, Executive Director of Education Jeff Cook, Director of Secondary Curriculum Dr. Brad Ritchey, Director of Instructional Assessment Jodie Hausmann, Director of Elementary Curriculum Christy Koestner, Special Education Director Kristen Plageman, Career & Technical Education Director Ava Yeager, Director of Federal Programs NORMANDY HIGH SCHOOL 2500 West Pleasant Valley Road – Parma, Ohio 44134 (440) 885-2400 Debora Vanek, Principal Sam Dickerson II, Deputy Principal Kate Baker, Assistant Principal Eric Malek, Administrative Intern Debra Hudnall, Guidance Department Chairperson PARMA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 6285 West 54th Street - Parma, Ohio 44129 (440) 885-2300 Chad Coffman, Principal Theodore Bickley, Deputy Principal Yolanda Pettiegrew, Assistant Principal Matthew LaHue, Assistant Principal Stephanie Nicola, Administrative Intern Marian Armstrong, Guidance Department Chairperson VALLEY FORGE HIGH SCHOOL 9999 Independence Blvd. – Parma Heights, Ohio 44130 (440) 885-2330 Janine Andrzejewski, Principal Joseph Kuchta, Deputy Principal Jill Schissler, Assistant Principal Karl Schneider, Assistant Principal David Knapp, Administrative Intern Christine Gigliotti, Guidance Department Chairperson No student in the Parma City School District shall, on the basis of gender, race, handicap, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Superintendent 5311 Longwood Avenue, Parma, Ohio 44134 Phone: 440.885.8786 | Fax: 440.885-8304 www.parmacityschools.org/superintendent Dear Parent or Guardian: This registration guide is provided to students and parents/guardians to assist them in developing an appropriate course of study. This booklet contains all the courses offered throughout the Parma City Schools at the high school level. Students should work with their parents/guardians, teachers, and school counselors as they select courses for next school year and make long-range plans regarding high school career goals. The choices made now will help a young person succeed in a career or technical program or prepare them for college admission. The process for course selection and registration is a vital part of developing a student's four-year plan. I urge students and parents/guardians to review the guide and plan a tentative schedule before the student meets with their counselor. Our counselors will not only assist them in the actual registration process, but will also provide the students with professional guidance in taking courses that best meet their individual needs and goals. Parents/guardians with questions about course offerings are invited to call the school counselor. We hope the registration process will be a partnership among the parent, guardian, student, and school. Such a partnership will result in a schedule that allows each student the optimum educational opportunities while attending our high schools. Sincerely, Jeffrey M. Graham, Ed.D. Superintendent District Administration Board of Education Jeffrey M. Graham, Ed. D. | Superintendent Sean P. Nicklos | President Daniel B. Bowman | Treasurer/CFO Rosemary G. Gulick | Vice President Edward Roshong, Ph.D. | Exec. Dir. of Education Karen S. Dendorfer Lynn Halloran Kathleen A. Petro An Equal Opportunity Employer Board of Education 5311 Longwood Avenue, Parma, Ohio 44134 Phone: 440.885.2324 | Fax: 440.885-8492 www.parmacityschools.org/board Dear Parent or Guardian: The Board of Education believes in providing young people with a sound educational program that combines skill development with the opportunity to select courses that will prepare them for college and for the world of work. The course offerings listed in this registration guide reflect the philosophy and goals of the Board of Education and the school district. This guide can serve as a blueprint for outlining your child’s high school career. By studying it carefully, you will understand how courses are arranged, how one course builds upon another, and how the overall plan meets the needs of students attending the Parma City School District. All students are encouraged to take a variety of courses and enjoy a full high school experience. Please contact your child’s school counselor if you have any questions regarding the registration process. Sincerely, Karen S. Dendorfer Rosemary C. Gulick Lynn Halloran Sean P. Nicklos Kathleen A. Petro District Administration Board of Education Jeffrey M. Graham, Ed. D. | Superintendent Sean P. Nicklos | President Daniel B. Bowman | Treasurer/CFO Rosemary G. Gulick | Vice President Edward Roshong, Ph.D. | Exec. Dir. of Education Karen S. Dendorfer Lynn Halloran Kathleen A. Petro An Equal Opportunity Employer T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 8th Grade Offerings Required Courses ............................................................................1 Elective Courses ..............................................................................2 9 - 12th Grade Offerings Academic Programs ..............................................................................5 Advanced Placement .......................................................................5 Credit Recovery ...............................................................................5 Dual Enrollment Courses .................................................................6 Flexible Credit Option ......................................................................6 Honors Program ..............................................................................6 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) .............7 Athletic Eligibility ....................................................................................7 Academic Scholarship .....................................................................7 Residence and Transfer of Schools .................................................8 Intradistrict Transfers .......................................................................8 Semester of Enrollment ...................................................................8 Age Limitations ................................................................................8 Pre-Participation Evaluation and Consent to Participate..................9 Credits ......................................................................................................9 Academic Credit ..............................................................................9 Course Load ....................................................................................9 Grade Placement .............................................................................9 Diplomas ..................................................................................................9 Regular Diploma ..............................................................................9 Honors Diploma ...............................................................................9 Comparison of Diplomas with Honors Criteria ............................... 10 Enrollment Options .............................................................................. 11 College Credit Plus (CCP) ............................................................. 11 Intra-District Open Enrollment ........................................................ 11 Exemptions ............................................................................................ 11 Exempted Grade Option (EGO) ..................................................... 11 Exempted from Physical Education Requirement .......................... 11 Exemptions/Students with Disabilities ........................................... 11 Fees ........................................................................................................ 11 Graduation Requirements .................................................................. 12 Graduation Requirements (Credits and Subject Areas) ................. 12 Ohio Graduation Test..................................................................... 12 End of Course Exams .................................................................... 13 i Home Access Center .......................................................................... 13 Rank-In Class (RIC) ............................................................................ 13 Schedule Changes .............................................................................. 13 Career/Technical Program Locations.............................................. 15 College Tech Prep ............................................................................... 15 Tentative Four-Year Program of Studies ....................................... 16 Course Descriptions Art ............................................................................................................ 17 Business Technologies....................................................................... 20 Career & Technical Education .......................................................... 22 Computer Science ............................................................................... 34 English ...................................................................................................