Program of Studies Cuyahoga Heights High School

The Program of Studies serves as a guide to all students and their parents, in the selection of courses for the next school year. It includes graduation requirements, community service information, course listings, etc.

• CHS Program of Studies 2008-09
• CHS Program of Studies 2009-10

• Phone: 216-429-5770
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Graduation Requirements

Students may make up failures for credit purposes at recognized and accredited schools during summer and evening terms, providing they have received prior written approval to take such coursework from their counselor. Students may not take courses for first time credit during the summer or at evening classes. In sequential programs such as English, Math, and Social Studies, students must pass a prerequisite course before being permitted to take the next course, (example English 1 to English 2 or Algebra 1 to Algebra 2).

** Beginning with the Class of 2012, graduates will be required to earn 4 credits in mathematics.

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Community Service Program

AIMS: To provide the high school student with the opportunity for experiential services and learning activities in the community, with the intent of developing a caring spirit, supportive attitude to community concerns and needs, and sensitivity to the human condition.

CONTENT: Each high school student will be required to be involved in a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service in the community, in grades 9-12, prior to graduation. Each student will recognize community needs and design an individual project to facilitate the experience in the community. See Mr. Forney for details.

NOTE: Hours may be given for service for which a student is not paid. Hours cannot be performed for family or relatives. A maximum of 30 hours can be performed for the Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters, Music Boosters, PTA, Alumni Association, or the After Prom Parents. Community service can only be performed for nonprofit organizations. All community service activities should be approved by the Community Service Coordinator, prior to the activity.

The student's cumulative hours will be posted on each student's end of the year report card, on the permanent record, and on the transcript.

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Attention Athletes

• College Admission Tests Athletes must achieve a minimum combined score on the SAT Verbal and math sections of 820 or a sum of scores of at least 68 on the ACT.
  NOTE: Effective August 1, 1995, the minimum test-score requirement for Division I will be determined by an initial-eligibility index, varying according to the student's core GPA.

• Grade Point Average & Core Courses Athletes entering a Division I school must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in a core curriculum of at least 13 specifically identified academic courses. These core courses are as follows:
  • English--4 units
  • Mathematics--2 units (eligible courses: Algebra 1,2; Geometry; PreCalculus; Probability and Statistics; Advanced Placement Statistics; Senior Math; Advanced Placement Calculus) Algebra I and Geometry required after 1996-97
  • Social Science--2 units
  • Natural/Physical Science--2 units (one credit must be a lab science)
  • Additional Academic Courses--2 units
  • Additional Core Coursework--1 unit in English, Math, or Science.
  NOTE: Vocational, Remedial and Special Education courses do not fulfill these course requirements.

• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Clearinghouse Many college sports are regulated by the NCAA, an organization founded in 1906, that has established rules on eligibility, recruiting and financial aid. The NCAA has three membership divisions--Division I, Division II, and Division III. Institutions are members of one or another division according to the size and scope of their athletic programs and whether they provide athletic scholarships.

  In January, 1993, NCAA Divisions I and II voted to establish an Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse to simplify the eligibility certification process. In accordance with NCAA academic requirements, the Clearinghouse will certify student-athletes to participate in Division I and II sports during their freshman year.

  The process for each prospective student-athlete is the following:

  1. Student Release Form: Students who want to participate in NCAA Division I or II sports during their freshman year must fill out a Student Release Form, usually by the beginning of their senior year in high school. The completed original (white) copy of the form is sent to the Clearinghouse. The yellow and pink copies are turned in to the Guidance Office.
  2. Fee: Payment of the $25.00 initial-eligibility certification fee must accompany the Student Release Form.
  3. Transcript: The Guidance secretary forwards an official copy of the student's transcript to the Clearinghouse, along with the yellow copy of the Student Release Form.
  4. ACT/SAT Scores: Students wishing to participate in Division I or II sports must submit ACT/SAT scores to the Clearinghouse. Those who have not yet registered for the test can have their test results sent directly to the Clearinghouse by marking code 9999 in the section on college and scholarship choices in their registration folder. Those who have already registered must have ACT or ETS send an additional score report to code 9999. NOTE: There is a charge for sending this additional report.

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Ohio Graduation Test (OGT)

Beginning with the class of 2007, students are required to pass the OGT in order to earn a diploma. The OGT is comprised of five tests -- Writing, Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. In tenth grade, students will take the OGT for the first time. Any test not passed will be taken in the fall and spring of the junior and senior years.

 

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