2018 Freshman Transition Night

Plain Local School Mission Statement Providing the Plain Community with exceptional education that is personalized, relevant and provides opportunities for students to create a better world through global understanding and respect

Welcome Class of 2022

Mike Babics Principal Gayle Kimbrough Deputy Principal

Academy and Community Structure

Sample Schedule A & B Day Period

A Day

B Day

1

Band

Band

2

Elective

Elective

3-4

World History

Elective

5

Physical Science

Algebra I

6-7

English I

Elective

Sample Schedule A & B Day Period

A Day

B Day

1

Elective

Elective

2

STEM Honors English

Elective

3-4

STEM Honors World History

Algebra I

STEM Honors Physical Science

Elective

STEM Technology

Elective

5

6-7

Graduation Requirements - 22 Credits Subject Area

# of Credits Required

Specific Courses Required

ENGLISH

4

Eng I-IV; or AP Eng; or CCP Eng

MATH

4

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

SCIENCE

3

Physical Science, Biology

SOCIAL STUDIES

3

World History, American History, American Government

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

.5

(Or P.E. Waiver = athletics/band participation - two seasons )

HEALTH

.5

(Typically taken in 8th grade)

FINE ART

1

(Career Tech completers are exempt)

ELECTIVES

6

(Can include Career Tech)

Ohio State Testing Requirements: ENGLISH

MATH

English I (ELA I)

Algebra I

English II (ELA II)

Geometry

SCIENCE Biology

SOCIAL STUDIES American History American Government

Scoring Performance Levels (Points) 1

Limited

2

Basic

3

Proficient

4

Accelerated

5

Advanced

Ohio State Testing Requirements: Subject

Minimum Points Required

English

4

Math

4

Science + Social Studies (combined)

6

Minimum number of additional points across any combination of subjects.

4

TOTAL:

18

Pathways to Graduation Testing Requirements 1. Score 18 or more total points on the seven State Assessments listed on previous slide 2. Earn a remediation-free score on a national college admission •

State will provide test free of charge to all students during their junior year

3. Earn an approved industry-recognized credential and achieve workforce-readiness score on a related job skills assessment

Athletics 1. Eligibility for the fall is determined by a. Grades during the 4th grading period b. Taking 5 full credit classes not including PE 2. Coaches will meet with our athletes in May 3. Stop by the Cheer table for a Coach’s Directory that contains phone numbers and emails information for each coach 4. Any questions dealing with athletics can be made to our Athletic Director, Scott Garcia, at garcias@plainlocal.org

Course Request Process Melissa Slatzer GlenOak High School Freshman School Counselor

Course Request Suggestions 1. Graduation requirements 2. Diploma with Honors requirements (if applicable) 3. Electives- meet your College and Career goals and personal interests 4. Athletic Eligibility 5. Choose carefully- changes may not be possible in the fall due to class capacity and limited course availability 6. Keep in mind that these are requests and not guaranteed classes

Academic Diploma With Honors

Course Options 27 Honors Courses (4.5 GPA Scale) 16 Career Tech Programs 14 Advanced Placement(AP) Courses (5.0 GPA Scale) -Credit earned varies depending on AP test score and the college/university that a student attends

18 College Credit Plus Classes (4.0-5.0 GPA Scale) -Off Campus or On GOHS campus

23 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Courses (5.0 GPA Scale) -Credit earned varies depending on DP test score and the college/university that a student attends

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9 Grade Core Course Options Freshmen may take any of the following combination of honors or regular core courses with either a regular or honors math course (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II): F Core= English I, World History, Physical Science H1 Core= English I, World History, Hon Physical Science H2 Core= Hon English I, Hon World Hist, Physical Science H3 Core= Hon English I, Hon World Hist, Hon Physical Science S Core= STEM = Option #4 with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

College Credit Plus (CCP) Courses • Earn both high school and college credit for courses taken AT GlenOak • Complete listing of CCP courses on the course selection sheet- pages 25 & 26 • Available to all students who meet the college admissions criteria Course

College

College Credit Hours

Recommended Grade Levels

Computer Applications for Professionals

Stark State

3

9 – 12

Effective Speaking

Stark State

3

9 – 12

Interpersonal Communication Stark State

3

9 – 12

College Credit Plus Considerations 1. Collegiate level coursework and text 2. Starting a student’s high school AND college transcript 3. NO modifications 4. Accelerated pacing, increased rigor, and greater amounts of reading 5. Participation points may be deducted for absences depending on the University CCP Intent Forms Due Wednesday, March 14th to be considered for CCP courses at GlenOak High School

Course Request Process • March 7th: Classroom visits at Oakwood to review course requests.

• March 5th-18th: HAC (Home Access Center) will be open for students to request their classes • March 13th & 14th-Scheduling conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 13th from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Wednesday, March 14thth from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm at Oakwood.

• Book online or call Mrs. Keener at (330) 491-3790 at Oakwood if you wish to schedule a conference to meet with a school counselor to schedule.

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Future Transition Events • Freshmen Orientation: August Date TBD • Freshman Transition Day: Aug 22nd

Emily Palmer International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

GlenOak High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme • GlenOak High School was authorized in January 2018 to begin offering the Diploma Programme to juniors beginning in the fall of 2018. • The International Baccalaureate Organization is a global educational program that focuses curriculum and assessment on conceptual, inquiry-based teaching, life long learning, and international mindedness.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Mission Statement To develop inquiring, knowledgeable caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect

Learner Profile • • • • •

inquirers knowledgeable thinkers communicators principled

• • • • •

open-minded caring risk-takers balanced reflective

IB at GlenOak High School Diploma Programme (DP) ● Rigorous academic program for students during the junior and senior year offering core and elective classes ● IBDP Courses are Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL) based upon the number of hours of instruction, the depth and breadth of content and assessments ○ DP candidates will take 3 DP courses as Higher Level (HL) and 3 DP courses as Standard Level (SL) plus the IB Core ○ GOHS students may also take one or more DP courses at either level in addition to other courses at GlenOak (honors, AP, CCP, Career Tech, electives)

IBDP Courses and Programme ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Group 1: Language A Group 2: Language B Group 3: Individuals and society Group 4: Experimental sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: Arts and electives IB Core: ○ Extended Essay (EE) ○ Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) ○ Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Community Partnerships • Arts in Stark • Child & Adolescent Services • Stark State, Walsh, Malone, Mount Union & Kent Stark • Mercy Medical • Stark County District Library • Stark Parks • Plain Township Parks & Recreation

Resources A. Naviance B. After School Tutoring C. Student Success Period D. Core Plus More E. Chrome Book/Google Classroom F.

C & A and Quest counseling onsite

Our Commitment to You

A. A safe learning environment B. Open door policy C. A wide variety of classes and clubs D. Academic support E. A commitment to providing multiple opportunities for a successful four years in preparing you for your future goals.

Breakout Sessions 1) New Student Registration (Black Box) 2) Tour the Freshman Academy and visit our teachers 3) Visit our Special Education Team in D106 4) Meet our students representing our athletic teams, clubs and organizations 5) Stop by the Main Commons

Thank you for making GlenOak High School

Your Family’s First Choice in Education!