Little Miami High School Freshman Orientation CLASS OF

Little Miami High School Freshman Orientation CLASS OF 2020

Mrs. Trevathan, Principal Mr. Dalton, Associate Principal Ninth Grade: An Important Year n LMHS Student Expectations n Honors Recommendations n Bell Schedule n ETEH n

Athletic Eligibility Ms. Tiffany Sawyer, Athletic Director n Must pass 5 one credit classes per year n n PE CLASSES DO NOT COUNT Eligibility checks done weekly

Credits Required for Graduation n English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits (Algebra 2) Science: 3 credits (Physical Science, Biology, Advanced) Social Studies: 3 credits (World History, American History, Economics, American Government) Health: ½ credit Physical Education: ½ credit Fine Arts: 1 credit Electives: 4 credits n TOTAL = 20 credits n n n n

Honors Diploma Requirements n n n n n Must earn all but ONE of the following: English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2) Science: 4 credits (Chemistry, Physics) Social Studies: 4 credits Foreign Language: 3 credits (2 -2) Fine Arts: 1 credit Grade Point Average: 3. 5+ (unweighted) ACT / SAT: 27+ / 1210+

Weighted Classes Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), College Credit Plus (CC+) courses n Grades 9 -10: . 05 added to GPA for grades of A, B, or C n Grades 11 -12: . 05 added to GPA for grades of A or B n

College Recommended Courses 4 years of English n 4 years of Math n 3 -4 years of Science n 3 years of Social Studies n 2 -3 years of Foreign Language n 1 year of Fine Arts n

English Department English 9 or Honors English 9 (full year) n Creative Writing (semester) n

Science Department Integrated Science (full year) n Honors Biology (full year) n

Math Department Algebra 1 (full year) n Algebra 1 C (semester) Geometry (full year) n Honors Geometry (full year) n Algebra 2 (full year) n Honors Algebra 2 (full year) n

Social Studies Department World History (full year) n Honors World History or AP World(full year) n People of the World (semester) n Ancient World Civilizations (semester) n

Physical Education Requirement Physical Education (full year) n Summer School: Application and $105/$35 n n Session 1: May 31 st – June 15 th (8 AM – 1 PM) Session 2: June 16 th – July 1 st (8 AM – 1 PM) P. E. Option: n n n MUST complete two full seasons of a sport CANNOT combine P. E. classes and a sport MUST be OHSAA sanctioned, offered at LMHS

Foreign Language Department Spanish 1 / Spanish 2(full year) n French 1 / French 2(full year) n

Music Department The Mind Behind the Music (semester) n Men’s Choir (semester) n Women’s Choir (semester) n Concert Band (full year) n Marching Band / Pep Band (full year; after school) n Careers in Music (semester) n

Music Department Beginning Guitar (semester) n Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (semester) n

Business Electives Business Computer Applications n Career Exploration n Information Technology Fundamentals n Intro to Digital Media Arts (art credit) n Project Lead the Way n n Year long class

Art Department Art Fundamentals (semester) n Introduction to Digital Media Arts (semester) n

Study Hall Required for all 9 th graders n Full year requirement n

Online Options Elective classes n Student fees range from $150 to $300 n Prices are subject to change n Classes taken during school day n

Scheduling Process All registration sheets due February 29 th to Junior High Social Studies teachers. n Counselors will meet with students individually on March 2 nd and March 3 rd at the Junior High. n Students will register on-line with High School Counselors on March 11 th (Override forms, Online and Summer PE fees due at this time) n

Schedule Changes n There will be NO schedule changes once you have registered online with the counselors. n The master schedule / teacher assignments are based on student requests.

Counselor Contact Information n Mrs. Tammy Martin (A – F) tmartin@littlemiamischools. com n Mrs. Jessica Nethers (G – O) jnethers@littlemiamischools. com n Ms. Brandy Phillips (P-Z) bphillips@littlemiamischools. com