Ferguson Hall Freshman School Scheduling for 2019 2020

Ferguson Hall Freshman School Scheduling for 2019 -2020 School Year

Beavercreek High School Graduation Requirements Courses Credits needed English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social Studies 3 Physical Education ½ (2 semester classes, must be different classes) OR PE Waiver OR Summer PE Health ½ Fine Arts 1 Electives 5 Elective credits are needed to complete total credit requirements for graduation. Electives should be from a combination of the following areas: Business, Practical Arts, Fine Arts, Foreign Language or electives from core areas ***3 years of Foreign Language is recommended for college prep students Total Credits Need 21

Graduation Testing Information • Must take 7 End of Course tests and earn a minimum of 18 points. Subject Area Minimums Algebra 1 Geometry 4 English I • More information is available in the program of studies English II 4 Biology American History 6 Government Total Points 18

Honors Diploma Categories English Math Science Social Studies World Language Fine Arts GPA ACT/SAT Requirements 4 credits 3 credits 1 credit 3. 5 27 ACT or 1280 SAT Need 7 of 8

College Credit Plus • You and a parent must attend a CCP Information Meeting. The times and dates were sent in messenger earlier this semester. • Intent form due by April 1 st • For more info contact Kristi. Massey@beavercreek. k 12. oh. us

Scheduling Requirements for 9 th Grade

Student Course Load • Students must take a minimum of 6 courses each semester (No more than 1 study hall per semester)

Teacher Recommendations CORE CLASSES • You must have a teacher recommendation to for scholarship or honors classes in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. • Science Acceleration - You must complete an application and pass the required test to accelerate into biology for 9 th grade. Applications are due April 18 th! See your science teacher for more information. Only available to students currently enrolled in an Algebra I course in 8 th grade. WORLD LANGUAGE (Spanish, French, German) • Level 1 - You must have a recommendation from your English teacher • Level 2 – You must have a recommendation from your world language teacher

Health 1/2 credit Health Zero Period • This takes place BEFORE the scheduled school day • The school day starts at 8: 15 • Zero Period starts at 7: 15 • You will be responsible for arranging your own transportation for this if you choose to take this course. • This will create space in your schedule for an additional class while still allowing you to earn your required Health credit during 9 th grade.

Physical Education 1/2 credit 2 semester classes (each worth ¼ credit) = ½ credit OR PE Waiver: 2 seasons of an approved sport/marching band or 2 years of AFJROTC OR Summer PE (6 weeks) – More information will be available in May

Fine Arts 1 credit As a freshman, you can choose from the following courses to complete your fine art requirement for graduation: Year-long Courses • Band • Choir • Audition Required – you will be placed in the correct band or choir class by a counselor after all auditions are complete Semester Courses • • • Art I 2 D Art I 3 D Arts, Crafts, & Appreciation Drawing Acting I Advanced Acting (Pre-Req)

Elective Credits 5 credits You can choose from the following courses to complete your elective credit requirements for graduation: • • • World Language (Spanish, French, German) English Electives Social Studies Electives *World language is not a Business Electives requirement for high Intro to Engineering Design school graduation, but it is a requirement for AFJROTC entrance into most colleges and universities.

Electives Social Studies • Current Events • Design Thinking 101 • Designing for the Community – An Introduction to Product Design • Focuses on product development and object design ½ Credit Each English • Acting I • Advanced Acting (Pre-Req) • Creative Writing • Design Thinking 201 • Design Studio – Designing for Impact • Focuses on impact design, including environmental sustainability and social impact • History of American Sports • The American Civil War • World Leaders and Legends Business • Introductory Personal Keyboarding • Everything Google and Office • Business 101 • Entrepreneurship • Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Intro to Engineering Design 1 Credit • This course introduces the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real problems • Students will work both individually and in collaborative teams • Topics include work-processes, optimization methods, design optimization, and risk management tools. • Students will use 2 D and 3 D modeling software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems, document their work, and communicate solutions. • Students will interpret industry prints, and create working drawings from functional models. Emphasis is given to experimental problem solving in real systems.

AFJROTC Objectives of AFJROTC: • train high school cadets in citizenship • promote community service • instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline Air Force core values: • integrity first • service before self • excellence in all we do. 1 Credit Curriculum: • Aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries, beginning with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=V 73 HQcvx. Bo

Study Hall No Credit Benefits of a study hall: • • • Complete homework at school during busy sports/extra curricular seasons Make up missing tests and quizzes when absent Extra time/help with homework Access to internet and computers for online assignments Time to organize materials Time to recharge during the day Consider your time commitments outside of school, access to resources, and level of coursework

Schedule Changes • Pick your courses wisely by reading the Program of Studies (found online). Make sure you are able to handle your courses and your other responsibilities. • ALL COURSE REQUEST CHANGES MUST BE MADE BY April 18 th! • Schedule Changes will not be made next year due to teacher conflicts, changes of mind, or because the class was “not what you thought”.

Additional Information • You NEED to be sure to list at least 3 back up class choices on your scheduling form. Your counselor needs this if there is a conflict in your requested classes! • You need to bring you completed form with parent signature to register next week: March 21 st During FLEX

General Info about Ferguson Hall

FH Office Staff • Mrs. Sweet • Mr. Webb • Mr. Bandow • Mr. Trunk • Ms. Danver • Mr. Barrett • Mrs. Massey Principal Assistant Principal Special Education Supervisor School Psychologist 9 th Grade Counselor Military Family Life Counselor CCP Counselor

Daily Schedule • Our school day begins at 8: 15 am and ends at 3: 00 pm • We have 7 periods in our day

Chromebooks • All students will receive a Chromebook to use at school and home after completing the necessary permission forms. • Chromebooks provide access to Google Apps for Education, online textbooks, and district provided web-based resources. • You will use your Chromebooks regularly in your classes and to complete homework and school projects. • All school policies must be followed in using the Chromebooks. The device is an educational tool and not intended for gaming, social networking, or high end computing.

Lockers • All students are assigned a locker. It will be on your schedule in August. • You need to supply your own lock for your locker. • Students are allowed to carry their book bags during the day.

Dress Code • • • Use common sense and you generally will not have a problem No tank tops, spaghetti straps, shorts or short skirts No hats or hoods No clothing with logos that promote violence, drugs, alcohol or sex No sunglasses See the student handbook online to review the specific policies

Extracurricular Activities There is truly something for everyone at BHS • • Sports Intramural sports Band, Choir Clubs Information can be found on the school’s website.

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