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COURSE NUMBERING |
| 100-200 Level | Open to all students providing prerequisites have been met (unless otherwise designated) |
| 300 Level | Open to 3rd and 4th year students (unless otherwise designated) |
| 400 Level | Open to 4th year students |
| 500 Level | Advanced level- generally requires special permission from instructor |
| 600 Level | Vocational Work Programs |
| 700 Level | Occupational (LD and CD) |
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION (22 UNITS) |
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Grade 9 |
| English | 1 unit |
| Math | 1 unit |
| Science | 1 unit |
| American History (1860-1945) | 1 unit |
| Physical Education | 1/4 unit |
| Health | 1/2 unit |
| Electives | 1 unit |
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Grade 10 |
| English | 1 unit |
| Math | 1 unit |
| Science | 1 unit |
| U.S. History (1945 to Present) | 1 unit |
| Physical Education | 1/4 unit |
| Electives | 1 1/2 unit |
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Grade 11 |
| English | 1 unit |
| Math | 1 unit |
| Government | 1/2 unit |
| Science | 1 unit |
| Career Development | 1/2 unit |
| Electives | 2 units |
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Grade 12 |
| English | 1 unit |
| Economics | 1/2 unit |
| Electives | 4 1/2 units |
| Fine Arts- A 1/2 unit is required for graduation. Students may use any Art class, Band, Choir, Music Theory or Music Theater. |
| Technology Credit- A 1/2 unit is required for graduation. The following courses may be used: |
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COLLEGE PREPARATION |
| The State Board of Education has determined that the
minimum college preparation program should consist of: 4 units of English,
3 units of Math, 3 units of Science, 3 units of Social Studies, 2 units of
Foreign Language, and 1 unit of Fine Arts. Therefore, students seriously
planning for college should include these courses in their program.
Academically talented students have the option of starting their college
career early by concurrently enrolling in an area college or university.
The details of such an arrangement are to be worked out with Guidance
personnel.
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EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS PROGRAM* |
| In July of 1989, Senate Bill 140 was passed into law as
part of Ohio Omnibus Education Reform Act. A major provision of this law
is its Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program, which allows qualifying
high school students to take classes at a local college or university
either for credit towards high school graduation, college credit, or both.
If these options are of interest, we ask that you contact your counselor
for additional information.
*Public schools have been mandated to notify parents of ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students of this program by March 1 of the current year.
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COMMENCEMENT |
| The privilege of
participation in commencement exercises is reserved for those students who
have completed all of the requirements as set forth by the
Wapakoneta Board of Education and the State Board of Education. Students
failing to meet these requirements will not be permitted to march
in the formal commencement exercises, but will be granted their diploma
when the requirements have been met.
*See Appendix for Wapakoneta City Schools' policy on the issuing of diplomas.
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DECLARED COURSES (SENIOR OPTION) |
| Senior students may declare one (1) full-year course or two (2) semester courses as a "no-count" course(s). The purpose of this plan is to permit senior students to take courses they have avoided for various reasons. Perhaps a student has not taken a keyboarding class because their manual dexterity is not what they would like it to be, or they have limited artistic ability. Senior Option papers must be graded as satisfactory (P) or unsatisfactory (F). The course record will appear on the official transcript. It is hoped this plan will encourage students to take elective classes in fields of personal interest. Please note that passing a declared course requires a 74% average or higher. |
| The following rules apply in determining the course to be
declared: 1. No changes to declarations are permitted after the completion of the student's junior year. 2. Declared courses are limited as follows: English--only credits beyond 4 Social Studies--only credits beyond 3 Mathematics--only credits beyond 3 Science--only credits beyond 3 Foreign Language--only credits beyond 3 Business--any course Family and Consumer Science--any course Industrial Technology--any course Art--any course Music--any course Dropping a declared course will follow the same guidelines as dropping a regular course.
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SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES |
| Physical Education Health New course work will be available in the above courses. The class will meet in June, and there will be a fee charged. Please see your guidance counselor for information and applications.
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GUIDELINES FOR VIRTUAL, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES |
| Virtual Courses: Approved by the principal and counselor Taken and completed within the same calendar year (August to May) No honors/advanced credit available Independent Courses: Correspondence Courses:
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CHANGE OF CLASS SCHEDULE |
| Courses selected during registration should be considered
as final. Books and supplies are ordered and teachers placed on the
basis of your selections. Only changes necessitated by course
cancellation or administrative decisions will be considered.
The counselors and administration will review all requests for schedule changes. A student who is permitted to drop a course during the third week of semester classes or third through sixth week of a year course will have no record of that course appear on their transcript. Students are reminded that in most instances dropping a course is not a option! Options open to a student beyond the above time limits include: (1) The student will remain in the course with a commitment to success. (2) The student will drop the course with the grade of F. The F will be counted as hours attempted in computing the grade point average. (3) Administrator and counselors will review in the case of academic misplacement. Student fees are non-refundable once a class has been is session for four weeks.
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS |
| 1. Read the Program of Studies materials carefully
and become acquainted with all courses. Be sure you understand the
prerequisites and select courses suited to your level of work and
learning. If you have any questions, consult your counselor. 2. Complete special vocational application form and course selection form and return them to your counselor on the scheduled date(s). |
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PUPIL LOAD |
| Each student is required to carry a minimum credit load.
9 & 10 grade = 5 3/4 credits |
| 11 & 12 grade = 6 credits |
| Students are permitted a maximum of one study hall! |
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY RIGHTS |
| The Wapakoneta City
School District does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or
employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race color, sex,
age, national origin, religion, or handicap condition.
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Created by: Jenna Steveley