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Pickerington High School Central

8th Grade Registration Presentation

Class of 2021www.pickerington.k12.oh.us

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Sign up for important reminders:

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Pickerington High School Central Counseling Department

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Mrs. Jennifer Dashner A-E

Mrs. Maria Perez F-L

Mrs. Lynn Dembski M-Ri

Mrs. Julie Brunner Ro-Z

Mrs. Sue Shields Registrar

Mrs. Carolyn Cornett Secretary

Credits

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How do you earn credits towards graduation?

Passing your classes

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Grading Scale

Letter Grade Regular Course HonorsAdvanced

Placement (AP)College Credit

Plus (CCP)

A 4.0 4.50 5.0

A- 3.75 4.22 4.69

B+ 3.25 3.66 4.06

B 3.0 3.38 3.75

B- 2.75 3.09 3.44

C+ 2.25 2.53 2.81

C 2.0 2.25 2.50

C- 1.75 1.97 2.19

D+ 1.25 1.41 1.56

D 1.0 1.13 1.25

D- 0.75 0.84 0.94

F 0.00 0.00 0.00

Grade Point Average (GPA)

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● Term GPA-Average of grade points taken that term only. (Report card GPA)

● Cumulative GPA-overall GPA for all final grades. (Transcript GPA)

● Class Rank-a student’s numerical placement in relation to other students in their graduating class based on your cumulative GPA.

Pickerington Central Graduation Requirements

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• English (4 credits)

• Mathematics (4 credits)○ Must include Algebra 2 or equivalent

• Social Studies (3 credits)○ World History (1 credit)○ American History (1 credit)○ Economics (0.5 credit)○ American Government / POD (0.5 credit)

• Science (3 credits)○ Integrated Science (1 credit)○ Biology (1 credit)○ Additional Science (1 credit)

Pickerington Central Graduation Requirements, continued

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• Health (0.5 credit)

• Physical Education (0.5 credits)○ Two different PE classes

-OR-○ Two PE waivers and 0.5 additional elective

• Fine Art (1 credit)○ Art Department courses○ Theatre Department courses○ Music Department courses○ Photography courses

• Electives (4 credits)○ Any course not specifically required for graduation○ Includes world/foreign language courses○ Includes academics beyond those required

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Graduation Requirements Continued...

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Option 1● 18 points on end-of-course exams

Option 2● College readiness score on national test

Option 3● Certification in a skill and passing score on

WorkKeys

End of Course Exams for Graduation

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● English 9● English 10● Algebra 1● Geometry

● Biology● American

History● American

Government

Option 1: 18 Graduation Points on End of Course Exams

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Performance Level Graduation PointsAdvanced 5

Accelerated 4

Proficient 3

Basic 2

Limited 1

End-of-Course Exam Retakes

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● Students may retake a state test if they have scored a 1 or a 2 or have not reached the 18 points needed for graduation

● Our school will provide extra help for you to understand the subject before you retake a test

Option 2: College Readiness Score

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ACT/SAT- A remediation free score will be identified by each testing agency by Feb. 1st of the junior year.

Option 3: Certification in a Skill and a Passing Score on WorkKeys

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● Students earn 12 points through a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and achieve workforce readiness score on WorkKeys assessment.

What are colleges looking for?

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The MINIMUM Core for College Preparation in Ohio

● English - 4 credits● Math - 4 credits● Science - 3 credits● Social Studies - 3 credits● Foreign Language - 2 credits● Fine Arts - 1 credit

★ Remember most colleges are looking for you to do more than the minimum requirements.

Choosing the Right High School Classes

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● Program of Studies can be found on the district website:

○ http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us

● Check with your current teachers who will recommend which level of classes you should take in their specific subject area.

English Class Options

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● English 9● Honors English 9● College Credit Plus (if student

qualifies)

Math Class Options

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● Algebra 1● Geometry (Student has already taken Algebra 1)● Honors Geometry (Student has already taken

Algebra 1 and is interested in extending learning beyond the regular course)

● Algebra 2 (Student has already taken Geometry)● Honors Algebra 2 (Student has already taken

Geometry and is interested in extending learning beyond the regular course

● College Credit Plus Math (if the student qualifies)

Social Studies Class Options

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● World History● Honors World History

(Recommended for students interested in extending learning beyond regular class)

● Electives

Science Class Options

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● Integrated Science (Required 9th grade Science unless taken in Junior High)

● Biology (Only if student has taken Integrated Science)

● Honors Biology or AP Biology (Only if student has taken Integrated Science and is interested in extending learning beyond the regular course)

● Electives

Physical Education ● P.E. Options

○ Take it during the school year○ Take it during the summer○ Turn in 2 PE Replacement Waiver (Student is

required to participate in 2 seasons of OHSAA approved sport or Marching Band)■ Students who use the PE Waivers must taken

and additional .5 electives for a total of 4.5 elective credits to meet graduation requirements.

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Foreign Language Class Options

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● Foreign Language is not a graduation requirement, but most colleges require 2 years of the same foreign language.

● Students must meet proficiency requirements to move to the next language level.

★ Remember the 4 of the 5 Honors Diplomas requires 3 years of one foreign language or 2 years each of two foreign languages.

Elective Class Options

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● Look at the prerequisites (These can be found in the program of studies online.)

● Consider your classload.● Always choose the most rigorous

classes you can handle.

Pass/Fail Option

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● Students may take up to 1 elective credit per year in all areas excluding core class and foreign languages.

○ Journalism 1 & 2 Public Speaking and Discourse Contemporary Issues History of American Sport Psychology Business and Marketing courses that are NOT CCP Yearbook Any course in the Theatre, Music, Visual Art, or Integrated Technology Departments

● Foreign Language will only be considered an “elective” and eligible for P/F if the student has already taken two years of one language and wants to try a 2nd language.

● Students may also take physical education as pass/fail.● Courses taken as pass/fail will receive graduation credit

and will be counted towards eligibility.

Pass/Fail Option continued…..● To take a class pass/fail student must fill out the form

and submit to counselor within the first 4 weeks of a semester.

● Pass/Fail forms are available in the counseling office.

● To receive credit for a pass/fail course, a student must earn at least a D- or 60%.

● A student choosing the letter grade option (A, B, C, D, F) must do so by the end of the course.

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Repeating a Course

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● Form must be completed and signed.

● Teacher must approve.

● NCAA will not recognize repeated courses for athletic eligibility.

● Transcript will reflect the higher grade attained.

Auditing a Course● Credit will not be given for an audited course

● If a student chooses to audit a course, then the transcript will designate an audited course with an R+ or R-.

● An audited course will not count towards graduation honors (awards) or in any athletic eligibility considerations.

● An audited course will not count in any GPA considerations.

● An audited course will not count towards meeting any pre-requisite for another course.

● The student must remain in good standing (i.e., no attendance or discipline problems) to remain in course.

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College Credit Plus (CCP)

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● The College Credit Plus program (CCP) offers qualified high school students on-site access to directly transcripted credit through dual-credit. Students passing CCP classes will receive both high school and college credit for the course at no cost and without taking an exit exam.

● Students may enroll in college courses at their high school buildings, at local college campuses, or online. Classes may be taught by college faculty or Pickerington faculty with proper credentials.

College Credit Plus (CCP)

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● CCP classes will count for high school credit, with certain classes counting as replacements for courses required for graduation. Check the Program of Study (link) for specific courses.

● CCP Parent/Student meeting is February 8th, at 7pm in the PHSN Performing Arts Center

School Day

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● 7:55 am-2:55pm-School Day● Students are Required to take 5-7 classes

each semester.○ Counselors STRONGLY RECOMMEND

taking at least 6 classes each semester in order to remain eligible for sports/clubs as well as showing rigor for applying to college

Schedule Changes*Teachers are assigned classes to teach based on the number of students who request the course. Therefore, schedule changes must be limited based on the following conditions:● A class you requested was cancelled.● You forgot to sign up for a graduation requirement.● You completed a class you requested in summer school.● You have an imbalance of too many study halls one semester, and too

many classes the other semester. (This can only be done on a space available basis).

● You want to add a class in place of a study hall and the class is offered at the same time.

● You have been accepted into a specific program that requires a schedule change. (IEP, ESL, CCP, Career Center)

● You forgot to check the prerequisite for the course and you do not meet the requirements to take the class.

● You took a class and failed it and are scheduled into the same class with the same teacher.

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Due to space, availability and class size balances, counselors will NOT be able to make schedule changes due to:

● You changed your mind about the class for any variety of reasons including:● It’s not what you thought it would be. (Read the course

guide, talk to other students, parents and teachers prior to choosing a class.)

● You don’t know anyone in the class. (High school is a great time to make new friends.)

● The teacher is too strict or too hard. (You will learn about all kinds of people from experiencing all types of personalities and teaching styles.)

● The class requires too much work. (The work required will help you learn the required objectives of the class.)

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Schedules cannot be changed because…...

● You don’t like the time of your lunch period:○ You don’t have a friend in lunch. ○ Your lunch is too early for your or too late.○ You play sports.

● You want to leave school early :○ You need an afternoon nap or snack before your sports

practice.○ You have to go to work. ○ Your ride leaves school early.○ You need to babysit your younger siblings.

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Registering for classes

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○ http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/pickerington-central-high/courses-and-class-registration/

○ Click on “Requesting Course Through Infinite Campus”

Videos:

Intro to Multi Year Academic Planner

Planning Future Courses with MYAP

Handout:

Planning Future Course with MYAP

○ http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/pickerington-central-high/courses-and-class-registration/

Important Reminders

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● 8th Grade Class Registration Parent meeting is February 1st at 7pm at PHSC Performing Arts Center.

● Registration Deadline: February 17th, 2017 by midnight.● If you do not complete your online registration on MYAP by

the deadline or you do not choose enough classes, your counselor will create your schedule or add classes to your schedule for you. (You may not have the option to change those classes chose for you)

● You will receive a verification of the classes you choose after spring break. You will need to return any changes or corrections to the Counseling office at Ridgeview at that time.

HIGH SCHOOL 5 YEAR PLAN

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