WELCOME!

1. + + = Memorial Ridge Shore MHS WELCOME! Mentor High School Class of 2018

2. Welcome & Introductions High School Principal Mr. Wade 9thGrade Unit Principal Mr. Diamond School Counselors Ms. Gomori A-L Mr. Montgomery M-Z Administrators Mrs. Chin – Unit 12 Mrs. Wolf – Unit 11 Mr. Megyes – Unit 10 Mr. McMahon – Assistant Principal Mr. Crowe – Director of CTE Mr. Cassella – Athletic Director

3. Agenda • The Transition • Graduation Requirements • 9th Grade Scheduling • Course Selection

4. Life at the High School • School day: 7:22 am - 2:26 pm • 8 class periods: 48 minutes each • 5 minutes between classes • 22 minute lunch / 22 minute study hall • Success Is Cardinal class twice per week • All students issued an individual locker • PE classes – students get a gym locker

5. High School vs. Middle School • Students are given more choices and more independence. • More courses to choose from &more opportunities to be involved in extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and social events. • Grade Point Average begins in 9th Grade and impacts post-high school options.

6. High School vs. Middle School • Greater emphasis on academic achievement. • Courses are more rigorous and grades determine which colleges you will attend. • The consequences for failing grades include having to repeat a course or grade level, or possibly not graduating on time.

7. Success for High School • Self-motivation and self-discipline • Students need to be motivated and disciplined to learn and work hard. • Time management • Students need to plan their time wisely in order to effectively manage all their responsibilities.

8. Success for High School • Organizational skills and good study habits • Students need to keep themselves organized in order to manage the large amount of materials they will encounter in high school. • Making right choices • Adolescents face a wide range of academic and non-academic choices and decisions during their high school years as they become more independent.

9. Graduation Requirements: Class of 2018 • 4 Credits of ENGLISH • 4 Credits of MATHEMATICS (minimum Algebra II or equivalent) • 3 Credits of SCIENCE 1 credit Physical 1 credit Biological/ Life 1 elective science credit • 3 Credits of SOCIAL STUDIES: 1 elective credit (World History) 1 credit of United States History ½ credit of Economics ½ credit of American Government • ½ Credit of PHYSICAL EDUCATION • ½ Credit of HEALTH • 1 Credit ofBusiness, Technology, Family & Consumer Science Art, Music or World Language • 5 Credits of ELECTIVES(any courses not included in above requirements) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • 21 TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS

10. College Core *Do not confuse with MHS graduation requirements • 4 Credits of ENGLISH • 4Credits of MATHEMATICS • 3 Credits of SCIENCE (minimum of 2 laboratory science credits) • 3 Credits of SOCIAL STUDIES • 2 Credits ofWORLD LANGUAGE (same language) **Some colleges may prefer three years • 1 Credit ofVISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS (Music or Art)

11. Criteria for Honors Diploma

12. Criteria for Honors Diploma

13. 9th Grade Required Courses **6 Courses Required Each Semester** • English- Level based on teacher recommendations • Math- Level based on teacher recommendations • Science- Level based on teacher recommendations • World History • Physical Education 9(semester) • 1.5 Elective Credits- Art, Music, World Language, Business, Technology or Family & Consumer Science

15. MENTOR HIGH SCHOOL Present School: ____________ Present Grade: ________ Schedule Planner 2013 - 2014 Recommended Course Load Maximum Course Load th 9th grade - 12 courses (6 each semester) 9 grade - 12 courses (6 each semester) Student Number Last Name First Middle The purpose of the Schedule Pl anner is to help you ensure that your schedule meets Mentor High School’s requirements. Sophomores must schedule a minimum of 12 modules each semester and junior’s 12 modules one semester and 10 the other. Also, physical education must be taken either firs t or second semester. Seniors must schedule a minimum of 10 modules each semester. Some courses require permission for enrollment. The student must have the appropriate department coordinator or teacher initial th e planner to approve these courses. First Semester Second Semester Course Appr/ No. of Course Appr/ No. of Number Course Title Rec Credit Modules Number Course Title Rec. Credit Modules English ( ) 2 English ( 2 ) Total Total Drop and Add Regulations Students are required to take a minimum number of courses each year. This “minimum course load” includes both required course s and elective courses. With the guidance of par ents, teachers and counselors, students select these courses during the registration period. This is the time when “schedule planners” are completed. In addition to the required courses, students have an opportunity to select whatever elective courses they wish. The Program of Studies Booklet is the students’ and parent’s guide for making these selections . During the time between registration and the end of the school year, students and parents may discuss and request changes in these courses. After the clo se of the school, no courses will be dropped from the student’s schedule at any time unless: 1) a technical error was made in the process of scheduling the student’s requests, 2) the student has been clearly academically misplaced, or 3) there is a schedul ing conflict. This is partly due to the fact that the teaching staff has already been hired/reassigned to teach the courses and sections required by the previous spring's sign up. Students who wish to drop or change classes due to academic misplacement mus t do so no later than the end of the semester for year classes, and the end of the first 9 weeks of a semester class. Students may be permitted to drop a class at the beginning of the following year through the second week of school, as long a s another cla ss is added during the same period. This would again depend on class size and staffing considerations. Students are encourage d to sign up for, and follow through on, as many courses as they and their parents and counselors feel they are academically able t o attempt. Courses may be added after the close of school in the spring and during the next school year during the first two weeks of each semester if the class the student wishes to take is not filled. Schedule changes will not be permitted on the basis of teaching style, personality, or time of day. I understand it is my responsibility to see that requirements for graduation are met. I also understand the “Drop and add regulations” in effect at Mentor High School. Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date It is the policy of the Mentor Exempted Village Schools to provide equal educational counseling and extracurricular opportuni ties to all students without regard to race, color, creed, national origin or sex. Therefore , all students are eligible to enroll in all courses listed for which they have met the specified academic or prior course prerequisites.

16. Core English 9 Regular English 9 College English 9 Honors Electives Drama as Literature Speech English Department

17. Core Algebra I Algebra I Honors Geometry Geometry Honors Mathematics Department

18. Science Department Core • Physical Science 9 • Honors Biology* *(teacher recommendation only) *(taken concurrently with Honors Math and Honors English)

19. Core World History Electives World Affairs World Geography Social Studies Department

20. Physical Education Department Core • Physical Education 9 • Freshman Conditioning

21. 9th Grade Elective Options: Art Exploration (full year) Fine Art I *(full year) *(teacher recommendation only) Art Department

22. Business Electives Media and Marketing Accounting Law 101 Business Management International Business & Global Environment Personal Finance Computer Science Computer Applications Web Page Design Programming I: Intro to Visual Studio Programming 2: Applications in Computer Science Business & Computer Science Department

23. Family & Consumer Science Department Electives • Sports Nutrition • Gourmet Foods • International Foods • Parenting & Child Development • Teen Choices • Family Living • L.I.F.E. (Living Independently through Financial Education)

24. Choir Elective Freshman Chorus Instrumental Music Elective Band Orchestra *Marching Band (not for credit) Music Department

25. Technology Education Electives • Electronics Technology • Engineering Technology • Home Maintenance & Design • Architectural & Civil Engineering • CAD Engineering

26. Spanish I Spanish II French I French II German I German II World Language Department Electives

27. Tech Prep Programs

28. Career Technical Education- CTE - Career Technical Education is NOT Vocational Education • We prepare students to enter a 4 year college, a two year technical school or the career of their choosing. • Students have the opportunity to earn college credit in their program classes.

29. Career Tech Education at Mentor • We belong to the Lake Shore Compact • Euclid, Mentor, Wickliffe, and Willoughby-Eastlake • 24 Programs* • All 2 year programs • Apply during Sophomore year

30. Programs • Auto Collision • Auto Service Tech • Auto Services • Business ADM & Management • Business Technology • CAD/Engineering • CISCO Networking • CNC Manufacturing • Computer Information Systems • Construction Management • Cosmetology  • Criminal Justice • Culinary Arts • Early Childhood Education • Hospitality and Lodging • Information Technology Services • Interactive Media • Licensed Practical Nursing • Marketing and Entrepreneurship • Medical Assisting • Hospitality and Lodging • Job Training Program • Production Welding • Welding • Visual Communications

31. For additional information please visit the Career Tech Education website which can be found on Mentor High School’s Homepage Thank you

32. Mentor High Athletics

33. Additional Resources www.mentorschools.net www.mentorhigh.com Twitter: @MentorHigh @MentorAthletics

34. WELCOME TO MENTOR HIGH CLASS OF 2018!