Revised: July 16, 2001

PHS Teacher Handbook

Student Handbook: Academic

The Perrysburg High School educational program for students nine through twelve shall consist of scheduled classes, supervised activities excluding inter-scholastic athletics, or approved educational options for at least five and one-half hours exclusive of lunch.

(a) A minimum of forty-five units shall be scheduled and operated in separately organized classes each year. "ONE UNIT" MEANS A MINIMUM OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY HOURS OF COURSE INSTRUCTION, EXCEPT THAT FOR A LABORATORY COURSE, "ONE UNIT" MEANS A MINIMUM OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY HOURS OF COURSE INSTRUCTION. "ONE-HALF UNIT" MEANS A MINIMUM OF SIXTY HOURS OF COURSE INSTRUCTION, EXCEPT THAT FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES, "ONE-HALF UNIT" MEANS A MINIMUM OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY HOURS OF COURSE INSTRUCTION. Section 3316.603.

(b) The forty-five units shall be distributed as follows:

• (i) business - two units of credit of which at least one-half shall be typewriting or key-boarding.
• (ii) Economics - one-half unit
• (iii) English language arts - four and one-half units
• (iv) Fine arts - four units of which at least one shall be art and one shall be music
• (v) Foreign language - three units if one foreign language is scheduled; or two units each if more than one foreign language is scheduled
• (vi) Health - one-half unit
• (vii) Home Economics - Two units
• (viii) Industrial Arts - Two units
• (ix) Mathematics - four units
• (x) Physical Education - One-half unit
• (xi) Reading - one-half unit
• (xii) Science - four units, including at least two laboratory courses
• (xiii) Social Studies - two and one-half units, including one unit of American History and one-half unit of American Government
• (xiv) Electives - Fifteen units of unspecified elective courses

Course Of Study

Each course taught at Perrysburg High School is authorized by the State and Local Boards of Education through an approved Graded Course of Study. Each teacher should be familiar with the contents of the course of study and refer to it regularly in the planning of his/her classes.

Educational Option Plan

The Board of Education recognizes the need to provide alternative means by which students achieve the goals of the District.

Occasionally students enrolled in high school will have the opportunity to participate in various educationally beneficial programs. Independent study, educational travel, mentor programs, tutorial programs, and classes taken outside the school district may be completed for credit if a student has an educational option plan approved in advance by the certified teacher in charge, his guidance counselor, principal, and the superintendent of schools.

A maximum of four (4) total credits for Educational Option Plans may be counted towards graduation. Of these four (4) credits, a maximum of one (1) "new" credit will be counted towards graduation. "New" credit is defined as credit received for a course(s) not previously taken by the student.

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options

The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program enables Perrysburg High School students in grades nine (9 ) through twelve (12) to enroll full or part time for nonsectarian courses at any college, university or post-secondary institution holding a certificate of authorization to award degrees issued by the Ohio Board of Regents.

Eligibility - Perrysburg High School students are eligible to participate in the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program if he/ she:

• is a registered student of Perrysburg High School in grades 9 - 12
• is accepted by a qualified post secondary institution
• and his/ her parents have signed the Post-Secondary Options form indicating they have received the required counseling and that they understand the responsibilities they must assume.

Option A

Permits eligible student to enroll in college courses for college credit while enrolled at Perrysburg High School. Students electing this option will be required to pay all costs incurred, including tuition, books, materials, and fees.

Option B

Permits eligible students to enroll in college courses for college credit and Perrysburg High School graduation credit. Students electing this option will not be required to pay for tuition, books, materials, or fees associated with such courses.

Credit

Perrysburg High School credits will be granted for those students electing this option according to the following:

COLLEGE 
SEMESTER 
HOURS

COLLEGE
QUARTER
HOURS

HIGH SCHOOL
CREDIT
GRANTED

Grade Point Average

Courses taken for high school credit will be converted to high school credit according to the chart above. This credit along with the grade reported by the college will be used the same as regular high school courses to compute the grade point average and determine class rank. If the college reports the course as an honors course it will be awarded honors points on the 5.0 scale, otherwise it will be figured on the 4.0 scale.

Reconsideration Form

If a parent or other interested party questions something being taught or books and other materials being used in Perrysburg High School they may voice that concern through the Reconsideration Request Form By completing this form the parent or other interested party may have their concerns answered.

Graduation Requirements

Each student receiving a Perrysburg High School diploma shall have met the minimum requirements set forth by the state of Ohio as well as the requirements of the Perrysburg Board of Education. He/she shall be a full-time student attending at Perrysburg High School, Penta County Vocational School, or another school in a cooperative program during the semester in which he/she becomes eligible for graduation.

Majors

The Perrysburg Board of Education recognizes that students have differing abilities and interests and in an attempt to meet the needs of as many as possible has established three Majors that all lead to a diploma. These majors should reflect the ability and interest of the student and are in no way intended to attempt to evaluate the program he/she choose to pursue. The three majors are College Preparatory, Technical Preparation, and Vocational Education. The requirements for each is as follows:

Majors and Learning Disability Services

Student's with learning disabilities and other identified handicaps will be scheduled into the educational program that is least restrictive to his or her development. Tutoring assistance shall be provided in the resource room to help the student cope with and/or improve the disability. The I.E.P. committee shall plan a program that is within the student's capabilities, and guide him/her to the least restrictive environment. Perrysburg High School offers three majors that lead to a diploma. Each of the three majors will meet different objectives for the students and each has different academic ability requirements. These are:

College Preparatory - Requires 22.5 credits to graduate and the student must be above average in academic ability. This major will prepare the student to attend the college of his/her choice.

General Education - Requires 21 credits to graduate and the student must be of average academic ability. This major will not prepare the student for any specific occupation, but may meet the requirements for admission to certain technical Schools.

Vocational Education - Requires 21 credits to graduate and prepares the student for a particular vocational career. This major is the broadest major available at Perrysburg High School. The student's academic ability required is determined by the vocational program selected and may range from students with very low academic ability to those with very high academic ability.

Learning disability services are provided to all qualified students in all majors which the I.E.P. committee determines is the least restrictive environment for the student. The I.E.P. committee must be sure to match the student's major to his/her academic ability to assure success and a meaningful educational experience.

PHS Teacher Handbook

Student Handbook: Academic