William Henry Harrison High School

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William Henry Harrison High School

• Class of 2020
• Academic and Social growth
• for ALL students, EVERY DAY!

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Introductions

• Mr. Davis Baker, Principal (513-728-8427)
• Mrs. Corinne Hayes, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Mark Meibers, Athletic Director-Assistant
  Principal
• Mr. Christian Tracy, Junior School Principal
• Excellence Through Relationships
• Student Services Team
• Jenny Barker - A to G (513-728-8433)
• Steve Barnes H to O (513-728-8430)
• Lisa Suttman - P to Z (513-728-8432)
• Jessica Overdorf School Psychologist
  (513-728-8445)
• Sharon Merkel- Guidance Secretary (513-728-8426)

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Scheduling QuestionsCall or schedule a meeting
time

• Parent Meetings to discuss scheduling
• Wednesday or Thursday, March 9th or 10th
• (745-240)
• (10 minutes times slots meetings to take place
  in the Junior School library)
• Sign up after in lobby area

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• Change
• Davis Baker
• Building Principal
• William Henry Harrison High School

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Innovative Academic Excellence

• Junior School classes for High School Credit
• Ohios Physical Education Waiver
• Online Edgenuity classes
• Summer School
• Educational Options Internship Work Study
• Flexible Scheduling Opportunities
• Advanced Placement Classes AP Testing
• College Credit Plus
• Five partnering colleges or universities
  University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State
  Community and Technical College, Miami University
  (Hamilton), Sinclair Community College and Urbana
  University

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Ohio Honors Diploma Requirements (You must
fulfill all but one of the requirements to
qualify)

• 4 credits English
• 4 credits Math
• 4 credits Social Studies
• 4 credits Science
• 1 credit Fine or Practical Art
• .5 credit Physical Education
• .5 credit Health
• .5 Financial Literacy
• 3 credits Foreign Language (or 2 years each of 2
  separate languages)
• GPA of 3.5
• ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1210

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Freshman House

• Two Teams of Teachers
• and Two Freshman Teams

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Newest Wing of the Building

• Common Planning Bell for Teachers
• In-school Academic Intervention
• General some CP students will be assigned
• Emphasize relationships, motivation and early
  high school success
• Reading Math Skill courses available
• Will be assigned based on need
• GAPping when behind four or five assignments
• Remember you come to school to learn

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Graduation Requirements 2020

• 4 credits of English (English 9.10,11,12)
• 4 credits of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2
  and an elective math)
• 3 credits of Social Studies (American History and
  Government)
• 3 credits of Science (Biology, Physical Science
  and an elective science)
• 1 credit of Fine Arts (not required for Career
  Center students)
• .5 credit of Health

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Graduation Requirements 2020(Continued)

• .5 credits of Physical Education
• May be exempted by 2 seasons of High School
  Interscholastic Sports, Marching Band,
  Cheerleading or JROTC
• 5 Elective credits
• Financial Literacy Requirement
• May be met through HSB 3 or Economics section of
  American Government (AP Government does NOT
  include Economics section)
• Minimum points accumulated on course tests

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New Testing Graduation Requirements

• Those students who start their freshman year in
  the fall of 2014 and beyond will be subject to
  the new Ohio Graduation Testing Requirements.
  The current OGT will not be required, but you
  will instead take 7 tests at the end of courses
  as listed below. Although they are subject to
  changes or additional clarification, the new
  testing requirements look like this, effective
  January 31, 2015

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New Testing Graduation Requirements (cont)

• End of Course Test Requirements for the Class of
  2018 and 2019
• 1. English 1 (9th grade English)
• 2. English 2 (10th grade English)
• 3. Algebra 1 (8th or 9th grade)
• 4. Geometry (9th or 10th grade)
• 5. American History (9th grade social studies)
• 6. American Government (10th grade)
• 7. Biology (9th grade)

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FAQs

• How many End of Year Tests Do I Have to Take?
• Seven
• What Scores on the EOY Tests Do I Need to Earn to
  Graduate from High School?
• You Need 18 Points Total on the Seven Tests AND
  Enough Points Earned in Each Subject Area!
•  Students will need minimum of 4 total points on
  the Two English Tests (i. e. Combined total of 4
  points for your EOY tests taken for 9th gr Eng.
  and 10th grade Eng.)
• Students will need minimum of 4 total points on
  the Two Math Tests
• Students will need minimum 6 total points on the
  three remaining tests in Social Studies and
  Science

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FAQs

• How are points awarded?
• Advanced 5 points
• Accelerated 4 points
• Proficient 3 points
• Basic 2 points
• Limited 1 point
• Or WorkKey Tests
• 12 Point Score

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Remediation Free ACT/SAT

• What are considered Remediation Free ACT test
  scores?
• ACT Remediation Free Scores
• English 18
• Math 22
• Reading 21
• SAT Remediation Free Scores
• Critical Reading 450
• Writing 430
• Mathematics 520
• Reading 450
• ACT Prep Class Strongly Suggested

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Registration Process

• Students fill out Registration forms with their
  parents by 3/9/2016
• Each student needs to register for 7 bells!
• 1 English (1)
• 1 Math (1)
• 1 Social Studies (1)
• 1 Science (1)
• 3 Electives (should include Health and PE if
  student still needs them)

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Registration Process

• Additional classes to consider
• PE (traditional, summer, no credit sport
  exemption)
• Fill out parent permission exemption form
• Play 2 sports, marching band, cheerleading or
  JROTC
• Turn in coach-signed verification forms after
  each season
• Band
• Art
• Choir
• Foreign Language (need to be enrolled in English
  9CP or English 9Adv to take French 1 or Spanish
  1)
• Other electives offered

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Registration Process

• Students receive materials for Registration
  during school- 2/25/2016

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Registration Process

• Students discuss with parents what classes and
  levels they feel are the best fit 2/25/16.
• Students have current teachers sign what Science
  and Social Studies course they are recommended to
  take 2/26/16 (Math and English are based on MAP
  scores.
• NCAA Eligibility Center courses must be college
  prep classes or honors to meet eligibility
  standards.

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Registration Process

• Students meet with a counselor one-on-one to go
  over their class choices. (3/9 and 3/10) Parents
  can sign up to be at the scheduling meeting at
  the end of this presentation in the lobby.
• If the parent does not agree with course
  recommendations, they can submit a Petition to
  Upgrade to Connie Acra at the Jr School guidance
  office.

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Course Change Policy

• Changes in course selections will only be made
  due to balance class sizes or correct scheduling
  errors/conflicts.
• Basically this means you need to choose your
  classes carefully and wisely! You cannot change
  your mind in August!
• Please see the Course Add/Drop Policy in your
  registration bulletin for all details.

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Going Green

• Your Course Registration Guide
• Is Available On Line
• (1,200 students x 80 pages 96,000 pages)

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The Oaks (Juniors and Seniors)

• Diamond Oaks
• Automotive Technology (Collision) Heating,
  Ventilation and Air
• Automotive Technology (Mechanics) Sports
  Rehab and Conditioning
• Career X Precision Machining
• Commercial and Residential Electricity Surgical
  Technology
• Computer Service Technician Sustainable Urban
  Agriculture
• Construction Framing and Finishing Veterinarian
  Assistance
• Cosmetology Digital Arts and Design
• Early Childhood Education Culinary Arts
• Equine Science and Management Welding
• Health Technology
• Scarlet Oaks
• Fire, Police, Secondary Nursing, Dental and Diesel

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Guidance Services

• Career Counseling (Naviance)
• College Counseling (Naviance)
• Individual Counseling
• Academic Counseling
• Test Preparation
• Access to Community Services
• Scholarships

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Paying Course Fees

• Use SDMS to pay fees early
• For those who pay early with SDMS
• May pick up schedules early
• All others may pay fees the week before school
  begins
• pick up schedule just before school starts

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Welcome Class of 2020!
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• The end is just the beginning