Lockland High School

Incoming FreshmenWelcome to the big leagues!

Introduction to High School Grades 9-12

◦ 9th grade = freshmen

◦ 10th grade = sophomore

◦ 11th grade = junior

◦ 12th grade = senior

10 point grading scale◦ 90-100 = A

◦ 80-89 = B

◦ 70-79 = C

◦ 60-69 = D

◦ 59 or lower = F

Exams◦ 10% of your final grade!

◦ Your homework/assignments/tests/quizzes prepare you for exams!

◦ Keep notes to study for your exams!

Grading Timeline Grades are reported at the end of 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, 3rd

quarter & 4th quarter. Exam reported at the end of 1-2nd quarter Exam reported at the end of 3-4th quarter

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True or False?

Grades don’t matter 9th grade year of high school.◦ FALSE!!! Grades matter 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th

grade!!!◦ Need at least 20 high school credits to graduate!◦ At Lockland, we like you to take 21 high school

credits

Must meet Ohio’s graduation requirements:◦ 1. Credit Requirement◦ 2. State Testing Requirement

CreditsWhat is a credit, and how do I earn

one?◦ Credit is proof that you completed a course with a

passing grade of a D (60%) or above.◦ You need at least 20 credits to graduate from high school.◦ For each yearlong course you take and pass, you receive

1 credit◦ For each semester course you take and pass, you receive

1/2 credit

What if I fail a course/class?◦ You receive no credit◦ MUST re-take class!◦ MUST pass!

Credit Requirements Students must earn a total of at least 20 credits to graduate! Credits must be composed of:

◦ 4 English Language Arts Credits

◦ 1/2 credit of Health

◦ 1/2 credit of Physical Education PE I or PE Waiver (must complete PE Waiver Form)

◦ 4 Mathematics credits Must include 1 credit of Algebra II

◦ 3 Science credits Must include 1 credit of Physical Science Must include 1 credit of Life Science (e.g. Biology) Must include 1 credit of Advanced Study (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy)

◦ 3 Social Studies credits Must include 1/2 credit American History (e.g. US Studies) Must include 1/2 credit of American Government

◦ 5 Elective Credits Must include 1 credit Fine Arts All students must receive instruction in financial literacy & economics (e.g. Personal

Finance) Additional elective credits can include Foreign Language, Business, Fin e Art, Career

Tech Education, other classes that exceed the credit requirements for a certain subject area.

Honors DiplomaStudent must meet all requirements for a state of

Ohio diploma andStudent must meet 7 out of the following 8 criteria:

◦ 4 English Language Arts Credits◦ 4 Mathematics credits (including Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II, or equivalent & another higher level course)◦ 4 Science credits (including physics & chemistry)◦ 4 credits of Social Studies◦ 3 credits of Foreign Language (could be 3 credits of one

foreign language or 2 credits each of 2 foreign languages)◦ 1 credit of Fine Arts◦ GPA of a 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale◦ ACT score of 27 or higher, or SAT score of 1210 or higher

(excluding scores from the writing section)

State Testing Requirements “Per the new law, Ohio will cease the use of PARCC tests in

mathematics and English language arts. The department will develop Ohio-specific tests using our existing contract with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) — which currently provides science and social studies tests — to provide Ohio’s math and English language art tests. We are striving for a seamless transition and the new tests will use the same platform that AIR already provides to Ohio. These will be Ohio’s tests and will align to Ohio’s standards using a vendor that has served our schools for more than a decade. The assessments will be shorter than those given last year and will be offered during a single testing window. We appreciate all the hard work of educators across the state who devoted countless hours to the development of a new generation of tests. This knowledge will guide our work in developing new tests for the 2015-2016 school year. We will provide more information as it becomes available.  As part of the transition to a new test, the legislature extended a number of safe harbor provisions. The department will also be communicating further with districts about this issue.” http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/2015_2016-State-Tests-Updates

TranscriptsWhat is a transcript?

◦ A running record of EVERY course you have taken during high school

◦ Updated throughout the year and at the end of each year

What will my transcript include?◦ Credits earned◦ Grades earned◦ Grade Point Average (GPA)◦ Class rank◦ Test scores (ACT/SAT)◦ Attendance/Tardies

How is my GPA calculated?

Unweighted◦ Regular, non-honor classes

◦ Calculated on a 4.0 scale

◦ A = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1

Weighted◦ Honors classes (Honors English, Honors Math, Pre-Calculus, Math

III, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy, Foreign Language)

◦ Calculated on a 5.0 scale

◦ A = 5; B = 3.75; C = 2.5; D = 1.25

Advanced Placement (AP)◦ AP classes (AP English, AP Math)

◦ Calculated on a 5.5 scale

◦ A = 5.5; B = 4.25; C = 3.0; D = 1.75

How do you calculate GPA?

To Calculate…◦ 1. Figure out if your class is regular, honors, or AP

◦ 2. Take the letter grade for each class

◦ 3. Convert it to the appropriate number

◦ 4. Add them together

◦ 5. Divide by the total number of classes you added

Example: You receive 3 A’s, 2 Bs, and 2 C’s all in regular classes (unweighted courses).◦ 4+4+4+3+3+2+2 = 22

◦ 22/7 = 3.14 GPA

What do colleges/careers look for?

What separates you from the rest?◦ Course selection◦ Club activities◦ Grades◦ Volunteering◦ Must earn a high school diploma◦ Foreign language

Most schools like to see 2 years of a foreign language

How to become involvedClubs

◦ Anthony Munoz Leadership Group◦ National Honors Society

Extra-curricular activities◦ Volleyball◦ Cheerleading◦ Baseball/Softball◦ Football◦ Track

Athletic Eligibility Grades Matter!!!

◦ To be eligible, students must meet both of the following requirements: 1. Receive a passing grade in a minimum of 5 one credit courses or the

equivalent in the grading period immediately proceeding the sports season. For example, the eligibility for fall sports season will be determined by

4th quarter grades. This also applies to grades earned during the 4th quarter of 8th grade.

2. Board policy dictates that an athlete must maintain a GPA of 1.50 or higher in the preceding grading period of the sports season to be played.

Athletes who are ineligible for a particular sports season will not be able to regain eligibility until the following sports season. He/she will not be able to participate in any practices or activities during this time. For example, if an athlete becomes ineligible for the winter sports season, he/she will not be able to splay in a sport until the spring season.

Athletes should refer to the Lockland Athletic Handbook for further information on guidelines and rules.

Stay organized, study, manage your time!

Helpful tips◦Turn-in your homework/assignments

ON TIME!!!◦Study for quizzes/tests◦Ask for help◦Arrive to class ON TIME!◦Don’t be absent from school!◦Be involved in extra-curricular

activities and clubs!

Other options available Great Oaks Institute of Technology

◦ Apply in 10th grade in order to attend 11th & 12th grade year

◦ Cosmetology, Digital Arts and Design, Surgical Technology, Sports Rehabilitation and Therapy, etc.

◦ Talk to school counselor for more information

College Credit Plus (CCP)

◦ 7th-12th; can take college courses while still in high school

◦ Must sign “letter of intent” by April 1st if interested

◦ Must take college placement test and get accepted into college

◦ Paid by district unless you fail course(s), then you pay

◦ UC Blue Ash, Miami Hamilton, Cincinnati State, etc.

◦ Talk to counselor for more information

Credit Flexibility

◦ Alternate way to earn graduation credits outside of regularly scheduled classes

◦ Taking class online or testing out of a course by showing mastery content

◦ You MUST talk to the school counselor between Feb.-March for more information and to let her know that you are interested. Applications due to school counselor by April 1st!

9th Grade Courses Must take:

◦ English 9 – 1 credit (full year)◦ Algebra I – 1 credit (full year)◦ Physical Science – 1 credit (full year)◦ PE I – 1/2 credit (full year)◦ Health – 1/2 credit (1/2 year/one semester)◦ Foreign Language (Spanish I or French I) – 1 credit (full year)

Electives you can take:◦ Art – 1 credit (full year)◦ Chorus – 1 credit (full year)◦ Band – 1 credit (full year)◦ Crafts (1/2 year/one semester)◦ 3-D Design(1/2 year/one semester)