1 Freshman to Sophomore OrientationFebruary 1, 2017
2 School Counselors Jon Court Students with last names A-F Peggy Steward Students with last names G-M Jessica Blankenship Students with last names N-Z
3 Text or email remindersClass of 2020 (Freshmen) Text or Reminders To sign up for text messages, send the text to To sign up for messages, send an to (you can leave the subject blank)
4 Program of Studies BookletContains: Course descriptions Information on Graduation Awards Information on Graduation Requirements Information on Educational Opportunities Information for Potential College Athletes National Honor Society Course Planning
5 Program of Studies BookletOnline on guidance website Available through Ashland High School App (Apple or Google Play Store) Paper copies available on request
6 Program of Studies in AHS AppStep 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
7 Minimum Requirements for Graduation21 units of credit 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies ½ credit of Health ½ credit of P.E. (2 semester classes) 2 semesters of fine or performing art in grades 7-12
8 Other Considerations Students need six courses per semesterStudents need to be passing 5 credits and have at least a 1.5 GPA in order to be eligible for extracurricular activities.
9 College Credit Plus College Credit Plus allows students to earn college credit either by attending classes at Ashland High School or by attending classes on a college campus. CCP Information Night: Thursday, February 16th, in the High School Little 7:00 PM. Requirements Must complete appropriate college application Must meet college admission testing requirements ACT Accuplacer or Compass (no longer offered)
10 Possible Sophomore Courses: English4 credits required for graduation Required Freshman courses English 9 Required Sophomore Courses Honors English 10 or English 10
11 Possible Sophomore Courses: EnglishHonors English 10 Prerequisites C or above in Honors English 9, or an A in English 9 Teacher recommendation Completion of summer reading requirements Strong interest in continuing in the English Honors Program
12 Possible Sophomore Courses: EnglishPossible Semester Elective Courses Literature of Sports Mythology Dramatics Journalism I and II (Journalism II requires instructor approval) Speech (College Credit Plus) Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving college credit Video Production I Video Production II Video Production III Newspaper Journalism (Prerequisite of JI and JII) Yearbook Journalism (Prerequisite of JI and JII)
13 Possible Sophomore Courses: Social Studies3 Credits required for graduation American History (usually taken 9th grade year) World History or Honors World History Requires Online Application Application can be found on AHS guidance website Due on March 11th
14 Possible Sophomore Courses: Science3 Credits Required for Graduation Full Year Courses Physical Science I & II (Should have passed or tested out of freshman year) Biology Courses Biology or Advanced Biology Chemistry Courses Prerequisite of Algebra I (can be taken concurrently) Chemistry or Advanced Chemistry
15 Possible Courses: ScienceMicro Biology(Semester course) Prerequisite of Biology or Advanced Biology Genetics(Semester course)
16 Possible Sophomore Courses: Math4 credits required for graduation Geometry Algebra II or Honors Algebra II Honors Trigonometry
17 Possible Sophomore Courses: Please note for eligibility purposes, that PE is only ¼ of a full creditP.E. II Classes (all semester courses) Fitness & Team / Lifetime Sports Fitness & Rhythm & Dance/Yoga Self-Defense/CPR & First Aid (Females only) Health (semester course) 1/2 credit required for graduation
18 ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT WAIVERELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: FALL WINTER SPRING Football Girls Basketball Baseball Girls Volleyball Boys Basketball Softball Boys Cross Country Wrestling Boys Track Girls Cross Country Cheerleading Girls Track Boys Soccer Boys Swimming/Diving Boys Tennis Girls Soccer Girls Swimming/Diving Girls Tennis Gymnastics Cheerleading Competition Cheerleading Marching Band Boys Golf Girls Golf Sweet Sixteen Please indicate on your registration sheet if you are planning on using the PE waiver in lieu of taking PE classes.
19 Summer Course OfferingsStudents should circle P.E. I and/or Health and write “Summer” beside that selection. Once student interest and staffing has been determined, an announcement will be made about the date, time and cost. (Late April) Sign-up for summer classes is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tentative start date would be June 13thth Usually and AM session 8-12 PM Runs for 3 weeks Approximate cost is $100 per class
20 Possible Sophomore Courses: Business EducationFull Year Courses Accounting I Web Internship Prerequisite of Web Design I & II Can also be taken as a semester class
21 Possible Sophomore Courses: Business EducationSemester Courses Microsoft Word (College Credit Plus) Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving college credit Microsoft Excel (College Credit Plus) Entrepreneurship (College Credit Plus) Marketing
22 Possible Sophomore Courses: Business EducationWeb Design I Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (Formerly known as Computer App I) Web Design II Prerequisite: Web Design I Be sure to circle the College Credit Plus option if you are interested in receiving college credit. You have to take both Web I and Web II in the same year to receive college credit
23 Possible Sophomore Courses: Career Tech Agriculture/HorticultureFull Year Courses Food, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Plant & Horticultural Science Prerequisite of Food, Ag, & Nat Resources (May be taken concurrently) 1.25 credits due to out of classroom responsibilities The following may be taken after or concurrently with Plant & Hort Science: Animal and Plant Science (Ag Focus) Mechanical Principles (Ag Focus) Landscape Design (Hort Focus) Landscape Construction (Hort Focus)
24 Possible Sophomore Courses: Career Tech Agriculture/Horticulture Continued
25 Possible Sophomore Courses: Career TechSemester Courses Principles of Food (New Course) Preparing different foods baked goods, pasta, breakfast foods Using kitchen equipment Food safety and sanitation Menu planning Weight management Famous chefs Food allergies Preparing different foods baked goods, pasta, breakfast foods Transitions and Careers (New Course) Personal Finance Management Child Development
26 Possible Sophomore Courses: Foreign LanguageAny of the following languages in sequence: French Latin Spanish Three years of one foreign language or two years of two foreign languages are required for the Honors Diploma upon graduation.
27 Possible Sophomore Courses: ArtStarting next school year, Ashland High School’s Art program will be divided into three separate pathways: .2-D Art: Which includes Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking .3-D Art: Which includes Sculpture, Ceramics, and Crafts .Graphic Design: Students will use computers with Adobe Photoshop to create and manipulate photographs Each track consists of a semester Fundamentals Course and then progresses to a semester Explorations Course. Students are able to take classes from more than one track at a time. Intro to Art counts as both 2-D and 3-D Fundamentals. Any student who has taken Intro to Art can jump straight to 2-D or 3-D Explorations. 2-D Fundamentals Semester Course 3-D Fundamentals Semester Course Fundamentals in Graphic Design Semester Course 2-D Explorations Semester Course 3-D Explorations Semester Course Explorations in Graphic Design Semester Course
28 Possible Sophomore Courses: MusicBand Stage Band A or B (by audition) Orchestra (by audition) Concert Choir Symphonic Choir Music Theory (Semester class – Instructor Permission)
29 Possible 10th Grade Electives:Manufacturing & Design Technology I – Semester Course Students will work in small groups to complete projects in: Manufacturing & Design Technology II – Semester Course
30 Possible 10th Grade CoursesFoundation of Robotics Prerequisite - Algebra I Students will work in small groups to understand the basics of robotics, programming, and teamwork. This includes concepts in continuous improvement, use of variable force and motion, software programming, sensors, and servos, autonomous robotics, and mechanical and structural engineering. Drone Technology Prerequisite: Foundations of Robotics Students will study, plan, build and test a ground and air drone. Work will be done in teams and cover unmanned ground vehicles, electrical engineering and energy transfer, drone code and sensors, applied systems thinking, physics of flight, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
31 Other Important InformationNew Honors Diploma Options and Criteria New Honors' Diploma Requirements Criterion Academic Honors STEM Honors Arts Honors Social Science Honors English 4 Units Math 4 Units (Alg I, Geo, Alg II, 1 Higher) 5 Units (Alg I, Geo, Alg II, 2 Higher) Science 4 Units (w/any 2 advanced sciences) 5 Units (Bio Chem, +3) 3 Units (Bio, Chem +1) Social Studies 3 Units 5 Units World Languages 3 Units of one language, or 2 units of 2 languages Fine Arts 1 Unit ACT/SAT 27 ACT/1280 SAT GPA 3.5 of 4.0 scale Field Experience N/A Complete and document a field experience specific to the area of focus. Portfolio Develop a portfolio based on field experience, or a topic related to area of focus, that is reviewed and validated by external experts. Students must meet all, or all but one, of the above criterion
32 Other Important InformationOhio College Recommendations 4 credits of College Prep English 4 credits of Math Prefer Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II 3 credits of Science (2 lab sciences) 3 credits of Social Studies 2 credits of Foreign Language 1 credit of Fine/Performing Arts
33 Other Important Information:Registration sheets are due Friday February 10th in English classes Counselors do not meet individually with 9th graders regarding schedules unless the student or parent requests it.
34 Parent Meeting Course information will be presented to parents tomorrow night at 7:00 PM in the Ashland High School Little Theatre.