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!