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Students who elect to take their classes at Ross High School
can choose from 131 courses offered by 16 different departments, including
special education. In addition to the basic, state-mandated core curriculum of
English, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and
computer education, students, in consultation with their parents/guardians and
guidance counselors, can choose electives in agriculture, art, business, career
options, computer science, family and consumer science,
foreign language, industrial technology, and music. Classes range in content
from basic to advanced, and all students are encouraged to advance to the
highest level of coursework within their capabilities.
To meet the special needs of all Ross students, several
alternative classes and programs are in place. For students who need help
mastering the skills needed to pass the Ohio Graduation Test,
intervention classes are scheduled. These classes include Study Island, on-line
web-based program and OGT Math, Science, and Social Studies. Work/Community Service allows
students to
spend a portion of the school day involved in a part-time job or
volunteering at area schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. Ross students who
desire a more challenging curriculum can elect to take honors classes and
Advanced Placement classes - (college level classes for possible college credit)
- in government, English composition and literature, European history, biology,
calculus, physics, chemistry, Spanish, and music theory. For students who
qualify, the post-secondary options program - college classes taken by high
school students in cooperation with Terra Community College, Bowling Green State
University, Tiffin University, Heidelberg College, Toledo University, and Owens
Community College - offers an excellent bridge between high school and college.
Students who are interested in academics (math and science) along with
technology can enroll in the Tech Prep Program if they qualify. Finally,
students who wish to focus on specific career skills can take advantage of the
02 (1/2 day) program at Vanguard Career Center. 02 students take their academic
classes at Ross High School and spend 1/2 day participating in the lab of their
choice at Vanguard.
Graduation Requirements
To receive
a diploma from Fremont Ross High School and participate in Commencement, Ross
and Ross/Vanguard students must earn twenty-one (21) credits, pass the Ohio
Graduation Test, complete a Career Passport, have all fees paid, and meet the following
requirements:
1. 4 credits of
English
2. 3 credits of
Social Studies including the following:
1
credit American History/19th Century Global Studies
1
credit 20th Century Global Studies
1
credit American Government
(For students new to Fremont, some substitution may be allowed at the discretion
of the Principal)
3. 3 credits of
Science
1
credit of Biological Science (Life Science, Biology)
1
credit of Physical Science
1
credit of Science elective
4. 3 credits of
Mathematics
5. 1/2 credit of
Health
6. 1/2 credit of
Physical Education
7. 1/2 credit of
Keyboarding or Computer Education
8. Electives of at
least one (1) credit, or two (2) half credits from the areas of
Business/Technology, Fine Arts and/or Foreign Language
TECH
PREP Programs
Tech Prep is a competency-based program of combined secondary
and post-secondary educational classes and occupational experience
(internships). The programs include a core of competencies in mathematics,
science, communications and technologies . The Tech programs are designed to
lead to an associate degree or a bachelor degree in a specific career field. The
programs are offered in cooperation with Terra Community College, the Technology
Center, and Ross High School. There are five (5) areas of technical study
C.C.N.T. (Computer Communication Network Technician), Computerized Manufacturing
and Robotics, C.A.D. (Computer-Assisted Design), Criminal Justice, and Medical
Careers.
Tech Prep Technical Lab classes are conducted at the
Technology Center from 7:55 a.m. to 10:32 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. to 2:47 p.m. The
required Tech Prep applied academic classes are available and can be taken at
the high school or Tech Center. Internships will be available to selected
students for the summer between their junior and senior years. Pre-calculus is
offered for college credit at the Tech Center for those Tech Prep students who
qualify.
At present students will earn college credits on transcript
in laboratory courses through Terra Community College. Additional
articulated college credits may be earned by Terra students receiving a
"B" or higher.
Transcript credits earned through Terra Community
College during the junior and senior years are earned at no cost to the student.
All Tech Center programs require prerequisite course work as
described in the program descriptions. Additional requirements are 2.5 G.P.A.
junior status, passage of the Ohio Graduation Test, "C" or
better in Algebra I or "B" or better in Integrated Math II with math
teacher's recommendation, letters of recommendation and an interview process
with a school official. Students with a school discipline history will not be
considered for admission to the Tech Center. Medical Career students must have
passed biology and chemistry (or take chemistry their junior year) with a
"B" or better and have passed Algebra, Geometry, and Keyboarding.
Further, students are required to take: Algebra II,
pre-Calculus or next higher math, chemistry, physics, English 11, and Tech Prep Lab for two years and/or equivalent college
lab courses at the Tech Center.
Agreements are in place for Tech Prep students to continue
these technical and college studies at several post-secondary institutions.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Class Placement
Freshman (9th )
Grade
0.00 - 4.99 credits
Sophomore (10th)
Grade
5.00 - 9.99 credits
Junior (11th)
Grade
10.00 - 14.99 credits
Senior (12th)
Grade
15.00 - 21.00 credits
Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Placement Courses may be available in English,
mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language and music. Classes are
offered when a sufficient number of students enroll during registration. In AP
classes, teachers serve as discussion leaders, critics, and scholars, helping
class members assume much of the responsibility for their own learning. Outside
of class, teachers confer with students to assist them with their reading,
writing and revision. Students who are independent learners and are highly
motivated to give extra time to study and preparation are excellent candidates
for AP classes.
The student must submit an application form to the
appropriate department chairman to be considered for an AP course. Members of
each department will serve as a screening committee to determine successful
applicants. Evaluation of potential class members is based on a student's
demonstrated ability, attitude, and ambition.
In May, a College Board AP test, paid for by the student, is
given in each AP class according to a set College Board schedule. Whether or not
a student receives college credit based on his/her test scores is determined by
the colleges who receive the test scores. Taking the AP test is a requirement
for receiving a weighted grade. Students who do not take the AP test or withdraw
from the AP course at semester will not receive weighted credit for the entire
year or the semester. Financial Aid is available for students who need
assistance paying for the AP exams.
Educational Options
The Fremont City School District has a policy which approves
educational options as a means of earning credits for graduation. Currently, the
options include correspondence courses, tutoring, independent study, summer
school, and mentorships. Information regarding these programs can be obtained
from a counselor. Students may also take college courses at their own expense.
Post-Secondary Education Option
The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program provides
eligible students in grades 9-12 with an opportunity to take classes at
participating colleges and universities.
The purpose of the program is to promote rigorous academic
pursuits and to provide a wider variety of options to high school students. G.P.A. requirements vary with the institution, and students must be
accepted by the post-secondary institution in order to participate.
Fremont Ross High School will provide information about the
program to all interested district students and their parents prior to March 1
each year. By March 30, the high school should be notified in writing
(application) if you intend to participate in the program during the following
year.
Post secondary enrollment options are:
Option A - Courses to receive college credit - (funded by student.)
Option B - Courses to receive high school credit and college credit
(funded by Fremont City School District).
This program is available only during the regular academic
year and the combined credits earned for the year cannot exceed the number of
periods at Fremont Ross (8).
ACT/SAT Scores
For those students who take the ACT/SAT tests at Ross, it is
noted that their test results will be placed on their official transcript. The
student does have the option to have his or her test scores sent to him or her
directly and not to the school. To accomplish this the student must omit the
high school code on the test registration. The high school code (CEEB) (ACT)
(SAT) for Fremont Ross is 362220.
Career Passport Requirement
All students from Fremont Ross High School must have
a Career Passport. The Career Passport will contain the following sections:
1. Letter of
Verification (from the Superintendent)
2. Resume and/or
Personal Data Sheet (student responsibility) 11th Grade English
3. Validation of
Performance
A.
Career Narrative (student responsibility) 10th Grade English
B.
Transcript with attendance record
C.
Ross Profile
D.
Verification of Employability Skills (student responsibility) 12th Grade English
or Lab at Vanguard
1. Resource skills
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Informational skills
4. Systems skills
5. Technology skills
State Award of Merit
A student will be eligible for the State Award of Merit by
completing the following requirements:
4 credits of English
3 credits of
Mathematics - two from Algebra and Geometry
3 credits of Science
- two from Chemistry, Biology, or Physics
3 credits of Social
Studies - two of which are History, 1/2 Government
3 credits of Foreign
Language
2 credits of
Business, Computer Science, or Visual or Performing Arts or two additional units
from areas above
Also, demonstrate outstanding achievement in the curriculum
as evidenced by one of the following: earning the equivalent of an overall grade
point average of 3.25 on a four point scale for grades nine through twelve;
earning the equivalent of an overall grade point average of 3.5 on a four point
scale for grades eleven and twelve; or ranking in the top 25 percent of the
class, whichever is more inclusive. Must also have above average attendance.
Diploma With Honors
Each school district shall award the Diploma with Honors to any student who:
- successfully completes the high
school curriculum or individualized education program developed for the student
by the high school
- demonstrates at least a ninth-grade
level of literacy and basic competency on all ninth-grade proficiency tests and
- meets the criteria for honors
provided below
The student who completes the college preparatory curriculum in high school
shall meet at least eight of the following nine criteria:
- earn four units of English
- earn three units of mathematics
including at least Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
- earn three units of science
including instructional emphasis on the physical, life, and earth and space
sciences
- earn three units of social
studies
- earn either three units of one
foreign language or two units each of two foreign languages
- earn one unit of fine arts
- earn one unit of
business/technology and two additional units from the areas above or
three additional units from the areas above
- maintain an overall high school
grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale up to the last
semester of the senior year
- obtain a composite score of 27 on
the ACT or a 1210 score on the SAT.
The student who completes at least two years of an intensive vocational or
technical education curriculum in the high school shall meet at least nine of
the following ten criteria:
- earn four units of English which
may include one unit of applied communication
- earn three units of mathematics
which will include algebra and geometry
- earn three units of science that
develop concepts for physical, life, earth and space sciences
- earn three units of social studies
- earn either two units of a foreign
language or two units of business/technology or one unit of each
- three units in the student’s
career-technical education curriculum
- two additional units in the areas
above or in fine arts
- maintain an overall high school
grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale up to the last
semester of the senior year
- complete a career passport,
including the demonstration of proficiency established for the Ohio Vocational
Competency
Assessment or the equivalent
- obtain a composite score of 27 on
the ACT or a 1210 score on the SAT.
Daily Class Load (9th Grade)
All 9th graders must have a minimum of 5.75 credits scheduled.
Daily Class Load (10th, 11th, and 12th Grades)
Unless special permission is granted by the principal,
students are required to carry at least six (6) courses each semester unless
he/she is involved in the Work/Community Service program, Post-Secondary
Options, or an Independent Study Project. All sophomores should have one regular
study hall each day. Permission for all classes and no study halls will be based
on cumulative grade point average, past academic record, and test scores (unless
special permission is granted by the principal). Any 11th, or 12th grade
student who has not passed one or more parts of the state mandated tests
must schedule intervention and will be required to
take OGT Intervention each semester until they pass all needed portions of The
Ohio Graduation Test.
Semester Credit
Courses at Ross High School are on a semester basis. If a
student passes one semester of a year course and fails the other semester, he
will receive credit for the semester he/she passes, but must complete the other
semester before going to the next level if it is a prerequisite. Exceptions can
be made on the basis of administrative, counselor, and/or principal recommendation.
Procedures for Course Changes (9th Graders)
The counseling staff at the Middle School, along with the
student’s current teachers, will recommend what they consider to be the
appropriate class schedule. It is the philosophy of the Middle School that
parents may recommend schedule changes if desired. Since it is possible for
decisions to change, even after careful consideration, students will be
permitted to drop a course and add another course in its place with parental
permission until July 1st. Class changes can be made by bringing a note from the
student’s parent/guardian to the counselors. During the summer, the note may
be left with a secretary in the Middle School Office. After July 1st, students
may drop only elective courses. A ninth grade student may drop an elective
course without penalty until the end of the fifth week of the semester. Any
course dropped after the end of the fifth week of the semester will be dropped
with a withdrawal grade of "F" for the entire semester. No credit will
be granted for a partially completed course.
Procedures for Course Changes (10th, 11th, and 12th Graders)
The courses selected in the spring will determine the
schedule of classes for the next year. Registration in a course requires a
commitment on the part of the student to that course. We feel that students have
freedom of choice regarding the classes they and their parents select for the
coming school year; therefore, once choices are made, changes will be made for
the following reasons only:
1. Irresolvable Conflict: This could be defined as the offering of two
courses at
the same time or other scheduling conflicts.
2. Lack of Required Subject or Prerequisites: This would include
subjects which
are necessary to meet graduation requirements.
3. Procedural Errors:
(a) Omission of a required class and/or credits for graduation when marking
the registration sheet.
(b) Error in transferring course selection information into the computer.
4. Interdepartmental: This would include changing to a more difficult
or less difficult course within a department.
(Biology to Life Science; Geometry to Basic Geometry or Integrated Math II)
5. Summer School: Students in summer school, who complete a course for
which they are scheduled
in the fall, will be permitted to substitute another class for that course only.
Dropping a Course
Students wanting to drop
a course may do so by consulting with a counselor. Dropped courses will be
permitted only during the first five (5) days of a semester and parental
permission is required.
Adding a Course
Students wishing to add a course may do so by consulting with
a counselor. Added courses will be permitted only during the first five (5) days
of a semester, and only if the new class has seats and books available and no
other schedule change is needed. Students must make up any class work
missed before they enrolled in the course.
Early-Bird
Scheduling
Students who are interested in
starting or ending the school day at an adjusted time might be interested in
Early-Bird Scheduling. This option allows the student to begin his/her
school day one (1) hour earlier and end one (1) hour earlier. This option
is on a volunteer basis and must have parental permission. Transportation
is the responsibility of the student, parent/guardian.
WEIGHTED COURSES
The "weighted courses" at Ross are the Advanced
Placement (AP) courses.
AP Government
AP Physics
AP English Composition and Literature
AP Spanish
AP European History
AP Calculus
AP Biology
AP Music Theory
AP Chemistry
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY
A student must meet OHSAA eligibility requirements as well as
those established by the Fremont Board of Education to be
eligible in one or more extracurricular activities. A student must be currently
enrolled and must have been enrolled in the immediately preceding grading
period. During the preceding grading period the student must have received
passing grades in a minimum of five (5) one-credit courses or the equivalent
which count towards graduation. For eligibility purposes, the Work/Community
Service
program and Advanced Physical Education do not
count separately as one of the five courses required.
VANGUARD CAREER CENTER
PROGRAMS
The Vanguard Career Center serves the students of Fremont
Ross. Vanguard offers one and two year programs to prepare Ross students for a
minimum of an entry-level career upon graduation from Fremont Ross. Students
from Fremont Ross may attend the Career Center as a part time or full time
student. Part time students (02) attend for career labs only. Full time career
students may earn up to seven (7) credits per school year at Vanguard and will
graduate from Ross with a career skill background. All Ross/Vanguard students
must complete all the academic and career program requirements to graduate.
Full time career students, in addition to their career lab,
will be scheduled into Vanguard’s academics classes. These classes meet the
necessary junior/senior requirements for graduation. Depending on the student’s
academic record, additional advanced academic options may be available through
tech prep or post secondary options.
The academic schedule is as follows. There are slight
variations in program requirements depending on the career option:
|
1st
Year |
2nd
Year |
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Career Lab
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3.0 credits
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Career Lab
|
3.0 credits
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English
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1.0 credit
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English
|
1.0 credit
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*Math
|
1.0 credit
|
*Math
|
1.0 credit
|
|
Science
|
1.0 credit
|
American Govt.
|
1.0 credit
|
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Job /Survival
Skills
|
1.0 credit
|
Entrepreneur/Employ
Skills
|
1.0 credit
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*Math Options:
OGT Math, Integrated Math,
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus.
Those students who take Business Academy will have many
course options depending on their interests and fulfillment of graduation
requirements. Cosmetology students do not get math during their first year.
Pre-Apprenticeship Program
A pre-apprenticeship program is also available to
Ross/Vanguard full time senior career options students in several trade areas.
The second year of the program consists of a forty hour pre-apprenticeship work
placement week alternating with blocked academic classes the following week.
This is available to Electrical Trades, Auto Collision, Welding and Machine
Trades students.
Enrollment Requirement
Students must complete a Vanguard application that can be
obtained through the Ross Guidance office. Credits required for admission to
Vanguard are 7.00 for the two-year programs. Students must be 16 years of age by
September 30th of the entering year or have junior status. A team of counselors
and administrators from both buildings will meet with any sophomores applying to
two-year program before admission is granted.
The student should have acquired the following credits:
For Junior Year Entry:
| English 9th
& 10th |
2 years |
2 credits |
| Science |
2 years |
2 credits |
| Mathematics |
2 years |
2 credits |
| Physical
Education |
2 semesters |
1/2 credit |
| Health |
1 semester |
1/2 credit |
| 19th Global
Studies |
1 year |
1 credit |
| 20th Global
Studies |
1 year |
1 credit |
| Keyboarding or
Computer |
1 semester |
1/2 credit |
| Elective |
1 semester |
1/2 credit |
For Senior Year Entry:
Students must have senior status (minimum 15 credits) to
enter the one year programs. The credits listed above (10 credits) plus five (5)
additional credits including English, math, and science (1 credit each).
Attendance Options
Another option for Ross/Vanguard students is to attend
Vanguard for a half-day and Ross for a half-day. This option is known as
"02". Students take the career lab of their choice at Vanguard and all
their academic courses at Ross. The "02" option is not available to
Vanguard students pursuing the Pre-apprenticeship program, Senior Marketing Education, or Cosmetology.
Post Secondary Education
Ross/Vanguard students who plan or decide to attend college
would be eligible to attend as long as they complete academic requirements such
as Algebra, Geometry, and perhaps more background in English. Certain courses
are required to qualify for unconditional acceptance into state universities
that have entrance requirements (check the individual college catalogs).
Many colleges offer scholarships and grants in a specific
program that are available only to those Ross/Vanguard students enrolled in that
program during high school. This allows students an opportunity that might not
be available otherwise. An agreement between Terra Community College and
Vanguard offers qualified students in selected programs an opportunity to earn
college credits while enrolled in the Vanguard program.
NCAA "CORE COURSE"
The following Ross courses have been approved by the NCAA as
meeting their "core course" guidelines:
Other courses have also been approved by the NCAA but are not currently being
offered. Check with your counselor for the entire list.
* In order to fulfill NCAA requirements, students need to take all three
courses for a total of 2 units, one of which is the required Level 2. Students
may also take Integrated II and III without Integrated I, but will still need
another Level 1 or 2 Class to meet NCAA requirements.
LIST
OF APPROVED CORE COURSED (FORM 48H)
High School
Information:
| School Code: 362220 |
School Name: Fremont Ross High School |
| Address: 1100 North Street |
City, State: Fremont, Ohio 43420 |
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Instructions:
The
NCAA has approved the following courses for use in establishing the
initial-eligibility certification status of student-athletes from this
school.
Some
course titles may begin with one of the following prefixes. These prefixes
are defined as follows:
=
Only students who have received proper NCAA approval for their diagnosed
learning disability may receive credit for these approved courses.
!
A student will receive no more than one NCAA mathematics credit for the
successful completion of any two courses so noted.
!!
A student will receive NCAA mathematics credit according to the unique credit
values noted.
>
A student will receive no more than one unit of NCAA natural/physical science
credit for the successful completion of all courses so noted.
>>
A student will receive no more than one and one-half units of NCAA
natural/physical science credit for the successful completion of all
courses
so noted.
>>>
A student will receive no more than two units of NCAA natural/physical science
credit for the successful completion of all courses so noted.
Courses
designated with a '=' symbol are courses that may be used only by students with
a diagnosed disability. Please note, not all high schools will have courses
with this designation. Also, in order for a student to receive credit for a
course designed for students with disabilities, the student must have provided
verification of his or her disability status by presenting to the NCAA
Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse either: (1) a nonstandard ACT or SAT score; or
(2) notice of disability designation by the NCAA Disability Services staff.
NCAA
legislation permits a student to receive credit for a core course only one time.
As a result, if a student repeats a core course, the student will only receive
credit once for the core course, and the highest grade earned in the course will
be included in the calculation of the student's core course grade point average.
Likewise, if a student completes a course that is duplicative in content with
another core course, the student will only receive credit for one of the
duplicative courses, and the course with the highest grade earned will be
included in the calculation of the student's core course grade point average.
High
School Course Information
English
Course
Weight
Title
=LD English 10
=LD English 11 (Accept as of 98/99)
=SLD English 11
=SLD English 12
=SLD English 9
COMMUNICATIONS
English 10
English 10/H
English 100
English 101
English 102
English 103
English 11
English 11/H
English 12
English 9
English 9/H
English/AP
Journalism
Speech
TEC PREP COMMUNICATIONS
Social
Science Course
Weight
Title
19th Century Global Studies I
19th Century Global Studies I/H
19th Century Global Studies II
19th Century Global Studies II/H
20th Century Global Studies II/H
20th Century Global Studies I
20th Century Global Studies II/H
20th Century Global Studies II
=LD American History 1
=LD American History 2
=LD Government 1
=LD Government 2
=European History/AP
Government I
Government II
Government/AP
Multi-Heritage
Psychology
Sociology
Mathematics
Course
Weight
Title
Algebra I
Algebra 2
Algebra 2/H
Calculus/AP
Discrete Math
Geometry
Geometry/Basic
Geometry/H
INTEG MATH 1 (.67 units/yr)
INTEG MATH 2 (.67 units/yr)
INTEG MATH 3 (.67 units/yr)
Math/ADV
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus/H
Pre-Calculus/Tech Prep
PROB/STATS
TECH PREP ALG 2
Natural/
Physical
Science Course
Weight
Title
Lab
Anatomy/Physiology
X
Biology
X
Biology/AP
X
Chem
Com
X
Chemistry
X
Chemistry/AP
X
Chemistry/Tech
Prep
X
Envir
Biology
Geology
Life Science
Meteorology
Physical Science I
Physical Science II
Physics
X
Physics/AP
X
Physics/CP
X
Physics/INTRO
X
Physics/TECH
PREP
X
Additional
Core
Courses
Course
Weight
Title
French 1
French 2
French 3
French 4
Spanish 1
Spanish 1/H
Spanish 2
Spanish 2/H
Spanish 3
Spanish 3/H
Spanish 4
Spanish/AP
IMPORTANT
NOTE: Computer science courses cannot be used to fulfill core course
requirements for student-athletes first entering
a
collegiate institution on or after August 1, 2005.
Core Curriculum for College
Admission (State of Ohio):
English
- 4 credits
Social Studies
- 3 credits
Math
- 3 credits including Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II or
equivalents
Science
- 3 credits including Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science
Foreign Language
- 2 credits of same language
Visual or Performing Arts
- 1 credit
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